Olea Newport Beach

4.8

2123 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook located in Newport Beach. OLEA, named for a genus of trees that flourish in warm and tropical regions throughout the Mediterranean region.
Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality that are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails. We use the best possible ingredients and techniques to ensure that every drink served is an experience. Only fresh fruit and hand-squeezed citrus juices are used every day. We use premium spirits and pour all of our sodas and mixers from bottles. At Olea we take great pride in the Art of the Cocktail. Cheers!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 287-6807
Website
http://www.oleanewportbeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Jared Cook

Location
2001 Westcliff Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Parking details
Parking located behind the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have medical conditions. Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and milk. For more information, please speak with a manager.

STARTERS

House Made Sugar Pumpkin Agnolotti$19.50
truffled goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, crispy sage, brown butter.
Freshly Shucked Oysters on the Half Shell
champagne & tarragon mignonette, horseradish cocktail sauce
Fried Green Tomato with Fresh Burrata$18.00
crispy serrano ham chicharonnes, pickled onion, hazelnut romesco, oregano oil
Hand Cut Herb Fries$9.00
salt, pepper, garden herbs
Warm Artisan Rosemary Focaccia Bread$8.00
whipped honey butter
Fresh Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes$36.00
meyer lemon-caper remoulade, toasted pistachio, shaved fennel and granny smith apple salad
Smoked Idaho Trout Dip$16.50
cucumber, fresh dill, crostini
Baked Skillet of Mac & Cheese$15.00
crispy chicken skin topping
Sweet & Spicy Frenched One Bite Chicken Wings$19.00
calabrian chili honey, pickled cauliflower, smoked blue cheese buttermilk dip
Crispy Kurobuta Pork Belly with Cast Iron Roasted Brussels Sprouts$22.00
garlic honey, apricot mostarda, candied pecans

SALADS AND SOUP

Add Grilled Jidori Chicken Breast $11 Add Grilled Salmon $16

Organic Butter Lettuce & Herbed Goat Cheese$12.00
california almonds, baby heirloom tomatoes, champagne-dijon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, white anchovies, crispy capers, shaved parmesan, tijuana vinaigrette
Chef's Daily Bowl of Soup
seasonally inspired and made from scratch
Organic Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad$16.00
smokey blue cheese, applewood bacon, cherry tomato, pickled onion, sherry buttermilk dressing

Entrees

Chef's Nightly Special Selection
Chef hand selects one fish and one meat special each night
Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut$45.00
sea salt roasted fingerling potatoes, lacinato kale, fava beans, toasted pistachios, preserved lemon butter.
Crispy Jidori Chicken Schnitzel With Maitake Mushrooms$29.50
pumpkin spaetzle, romanesco, baby rainbow carrots, meyer lemon & basil emulsion
Grilled Canadian Salmon$36.00
organic italian farro, market vegetables, watercress, charred citrus & coriander gastrique
45 Day Aged Bone-In Ribeye Steak$64.00
smoked blue cheese mashed potatoes, heirloom vegetables, wild mushrooms, bone marrow bordelaise
Revier Ranch Filet Mignon$65.00
melted garlic & creme fraiche potatoes, broccolini, champagne bearnaise
Cabernet Braised Prime Beef Short Rib & House Made Herb Pappardelle Pasta$37.00
roasted cippollini onions, charred cherry tomatoes, creamy horseradish pesto, ricotta salata
American Wagyu Burger$24.00
extra sharp white cheddar, applewood bacon, pickled onion, roasted tomato, butter lettuce, secret sauce, challah bun, herb fries
Organic Farmer's Market Vegetables & House Made Herb Pappardelle Pasta$27.00
forest mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fava beans, pecorino-romano, parsley pesto, aged balsamic vinegar
House Made Giant Meatball$29.50
blend of american wagyu beef, jidori chicken, duroc pork, herb pappardelle, spicy pomodoro, pecorino- romano

SWEETS

Dark Chocolate Chunk & Fromage Blanc Cookies$13.00
peanut butter cup gelato, spanish peanut crumble
Apple Butterscotch Cobbler$13.00
bourbon honey ice cream.
Espresso Martini$16.00
vodka, licor 43, kahlua, bourbon cream, espresso
Seasonal Sorbet$10.00
fresh berries

What 2,123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
American
Orange County
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
South Orange County
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olea Newport Beach is a local favorite, known for its "outstanding food and service." This hidden gem offers a diverse menu and a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for date nights or special occasions. Guests love the "attentive staff" and the option to customize dishes. The outdoor patio is a delightful spot, enhancing the dining experience with a cozy appeal. Despite occasional critiques, Olea remains a go-to for many, ensuring a "fabulous experience" every visit.

2,123 Reviews

R
Ron
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant. Not fancy, but not basic either. All food was excellent. Prices a bit high, but not outrageous. Service good. I would go there again.
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Dan
Los Angeles
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I always come for the bone in ribeye. The price point is pretty good and the steak is amazing. Service is always spot on very clean restaurant. Highly recommend this place.
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Connie
Orange County
231 reviews
vip
5.0
231 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brendan did a fabulous job - quickly took our order and made modifications as requested. Food was served hot and delicious as usual.
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Janice
Orange County
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. The Brussels sprouts and Pork Belly, and the Big Meatball were really outstanding. It is a comfortable neighborhood gem!
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gunnar
Charlotte
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Requested a booth for 2 for birthday celebration so we could sit next to each other. They honored request and even included a birthday desert complimentary. The waiter was friendly with great recommendations. The food was served quickly and was prepared as requested. The filet was awesome. Definitely a place I would visit again.
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Devin
Orange County
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a fantastic restaurant and a fantastic dinner. We had multiple apps, along with some mains, and dessert and coffee. We had a two hour dinner and it was fantastic. (but plenty of people were in and out much quicker than we were). Definitely has a bit of a spot vibe, but at the same time there were a few families with kids, lots of older people, people in their 20s, basically the demographic and ages was all over the map. Great restaurant. Will return.
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Jerry
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attended wine dinner . Wonderful food, great wine. Fantastic evening.
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Luana
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very impressed by the food and the service! The staff was pleasant and professional and overall it was a great experience. There were four of us and we started with oysters, the rosemary focaccia bread and the Brussels sprouts with pork belly. All were delicious and good sized for starters! Our mains were the daily fish dish - striped bass- and the schnitzel. Super tasty! It had been a couple of yrs since we had been here - life happens - so we were happy to make a reacquaintance.
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Peggy
St. Louis
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of 6 and were seated in the wine room. Lovely for us and we did not disturb the other guests. The menu was excellent and varied enough for our entire group. Our waitress did a fantastic job. Great find!
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AudreyF
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and excellent staff. A pleasant surprise indeed
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FAQs

Olea Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 287-6807.

Olea Newport Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 2123 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2001 Westcliff Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Parking located behind the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jared Cook
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.oleanewportbeach.com/
Phone number
(949) 287-6807

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Olea Newport Beach

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Warm Artisan Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Revier Ranch Filet Mignon

American Wagyu Burger

STARTERS

House Made Sugar Pumpkin Agnolotti$19.50

Freshly Shucked Oysters on the Half Shell

Fried Green Tomato with Fresh Burrata$18.00

Hand Cut Herb Fries$9.00

Warm Artisan Rosemary Focaccia Bread$8.00

Fresh Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes$36.00

Smoked Idaho Trout Dip$16.50

Baked Skillet of Mac & Cheese$15.00

Sweet & Spicy Frenched One Bite Chicken Wings$19.00

Crispy Kurobuta Pork Belly with Cast Iron Roasted Brussels Sprouts$22.00

SALADS AND SOUP

Organic Butter Lettuce & Herbed Goat Cheese$12.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Chef's Daily Bowl of Soup

Organic Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad$16.00

Entrees

Chef's Nightly Special Selection

Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut$45.00

Crispy Jidori Chicken Schnitzel With Maitake Mushrooms$29.50

Grilled Canadian Salmon$36.00

45 Day Aged Bone-In Ribeye Steak$64.00

Revier Ranch Filet Mignon$65.00

Cabernet Braised Prime Beef Short Rib & House Made Herb Pappardelle Pasta$37.00

American Wagyu Burger$24.00

Organic Farmer's Market Vegetables & House Made Herb Pappardelle Pasta$27.00

House Made Giant Meatball$29.50

SWEETS

Dark Chocolate Chunk & Fromage Blanc Cookies$13.00

Apple Butterscotch Cobbler$13.00

Espresso Martini$16.00

Seasonal Sorbet$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Olea Newport Beach offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Olea Newport Beach restaurant rated?

Is Olea Newport Beach currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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