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21 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA

21 Oceanfront

4.7
4.7
2205 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for fine wines
Located across from the Newport Beach Pier and just steps from the sand, 21 Oceanfront Restaurant offers the ultimate fine dining experience. Please note the restaurant is in a historical building therefore is not wheelchair accessible. Reservations are greatly recommended. Valet service is offered for $10 cash.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-2100
  • Website
    http://www.21oceanfront.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Mendoza
  • Catering
    We do not offer off-site catering. We do offer private dining events and celebrations on-site in one of our Private or Semi-Private dining spaces.
  • Private party facilities
    21 Oceanfront is the perfect venue for your next group event or banquet. Our event coordinators will plan your next family celebration, corporate event, or business meeting in one of our formal dining rooms.
  • Location
    2100 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    21st Street and Balboa Blvd - Newport Beach Pier
  • Parking details
    Valet $8.00 per vehicle or Self-parking Available
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment in our Oceanfront Lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

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Experiences

  • Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner

    US$250.00 per person

    Dec 10, 2024 only
    5-COURSE PRESET MENU (Call for more information or view menu on our website) Step into an evening of indulgence at our Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner, where each of the 5 courses unveils a symphony of flavors perfectly paired with Chateau Montelena's renowned vintages. Join us for an unforgettable journey through exceptional wines and exquisite cuisine, where every glass tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. FEATURED WINES: 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Decade Release Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Napa Valley Estate Zinfandel
    Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner photo

Menu

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What 2,205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
21 Oceanfront offers a charming dining experience with "delicious food," "amazing service," and "spectacular ocean views." The restaurant's old-school elegance, highlighted by leather booths and tuxedoed servers, provides a perfect setting for special occasions. Guests rave about the swordfish and crab legs. Ideal for romantic dinners or celebrations.

2,205 Reviews

  1. Scott

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance of an iconic building located along Newport Pier oceanfront, a beautiful sunset, superb food/service made our 37th anniversary!

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  2. John

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. It was a treat having abalone. Service was good and I think they were a bit short of staff. The decor and ambience there is just fantastic. Great night overall.

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  3. Ken

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you're looking for an Old School classic restaurant with an awesome ocean view, great food & service, I highly recommend 21 Ocean Front!

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  4. Pam

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is magnificent from ambiance, to food selections, to wait staff. They check every box you want and expect when dining out. I can't tell you how much myself and my family enjoys 21 Oceanfront. We have made memories here and look forward to making many more. It's the best of the best!

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  5. EJ

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I dined here for our anniversary due to a last minute change in plans. The food, service, and atmosphere were beyond what we expected! Five stars all the way!

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  6. kim

    St. Louis

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love this wonderful restaurant/bar! The atmosphere, food and service were exceptional! Can not recommend it more!! A beautiful traditional restaurant! We had the scallops, pork chop and au gratin potatoes! Perfect!!

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  7. RYAN

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly wonderful place. Great food, amazing service, especially from Colin and Ricky. They know us by name, know our drink order, and always make us feel welcome. Always great live music on the weekends, in the bar, although that may be during the week as well. It's a great place, worth a trip to the Peninsula.

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  8. Steven

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner everything tasted great. My wife and I enjoyed the vibe inside the restaurant. Treat yourself and some you love to a relaxing dinner at this place.

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  9. dara

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall good experience ….. very unpleasant interaction while we were waiting for a table. This was a business dinner and one of the hosts was extremely rude to one of my guests. I understand the policy of no standing at the bar, but there is a way to interact with paying customers that is much more aligned with the caliber of the establishment. He could have been much more elegant in his interaction requesting us to take a seat, but instead he began to argue with one of the guests at my business dinner. This behavior is NEVER acceptable… there needs to be a more formal training to interact with guests in a more respectful way. Overall it caused embarrassment for me as the host, that was uncalled for. I never would have expected this in this type of establishment. Once we were sat, the food was tasty and the server very gracious. It is not about the money, but for spending over 100 dollars a person, you expect to be treated with respect and elegance.

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  10. MarkF

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First of all, great service and very good food. For me, a bit on the pricey side given the style of food, but no complaints on the overall experience. Probably the best place to earn at Newport Pier.

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FAQs

21 Oceanfront is rated 4.7 stars by 2205 OpenTable diners.

21 Oceanfront does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 21 Oceanfront

2100 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    21st Street and Balboa Blvd - Newport Beach Pier
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet $8.00 per vehicle or Self-parking Available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Mendoza
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment in our Oceanfront Lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.21oceanfront.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-2100
  • Catering
    We do not offer off-site catering. We do offer private dining events and celebrations on-site in one of our Private or Semi-Private dining spaces.
  • Private party facilities
    21 Oceanfront is the perfect venue for your next group event or banquet. Our event coordinators will plan your next family celebration, corporate event, or business meeting in one of our formal dining rooms.

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