Best Cozy Restaurants in Newport

44 restaurants available nearby

1. Truly Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(379)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 97 times today

Located in the heart of the Lantern District in Dana Point, Truly Pizza is an artisanal neighborhood pizzeria where friends and family can relax and enjoy the fellowship of sharing pizza - the world's greatest communal food. Our outdoor garden design, rooftop wine experience and nurturing service style promote a welcoming sense of community by offering friends and neighbors a casual dining environment filled with personal touch points every step of the way. *We are an outdoor restaurant with patio & rooftop dining only. We provide blankets and heaters for guests*Please note 20% gratuity is added for parties of 8 or larger.

2. Coastal Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(4914)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 95 times today

Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design. Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

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3. Luciana's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(3419)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 42 times today

Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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4. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8

Exceptional(2757)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 69 times today

Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

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5. Jack's Restaurant/Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1078)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 19 times today

Jack's Restaurant/Bar is described as a cozy place with a warm, welcoming atmosphere by many reviewers. They praise its comfortable seating and friendly, attentive service. The casual yet upscale dining experience, combined with the relaxed ambiance created by acoustic tiles, makes it an ideal spot for a quiet dinner or a special celebration. The restaurant's menu, offering a variety of Italian & Seafood specialties and a full bar, also adds to its cozy appeal.

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6. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2069)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 18 times today

The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach is a cozy place with a warm and inviting ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its comfortable and quiet setting, with several reviewers highlighting the 'lovely ambiance' and 'great views'. The friendly and knowledgeable staff also contribute to the cozy atmosphere, creating a welcoming environment for diners.

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7. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.8

Exceptional(1494)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 39 times today

At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets. At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).

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8. Mozambique Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(3041)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Laguna Beach

Booked 49 times today

Mozambique brings a taste of Southern Africa’s coastal cuisine to Laguna Beach. Enjoy wood-fired steaks fresh seafood, and chicken with ocean views and Live Entertainment! PLEASE NOTE: SEATING AREA IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITYReservations will guarantee a table in our restaurant, but NO SPECIFIC AREA will be guaranteed with a reservation. Please expect an additional wait for Rooftop Seating, Live Music, and other high demand areas. To book a Private Event or guarantee a specific table, a deposit will be required in addition to a food and beverage minimum, please contact our events coordinator at 949.715.7107 for pricing.Complimentary Transportation available! 5pm and later, within Laguna Beach or a 5-10 mile radius depending on group size). For customers w/ dinner reservations only - call to schedule.

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9. The Drake in Laguna

4.8

Exceptional(1484)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 28 times today

We offer seating in 3 spaces,, including our Bar/Lounge, Dining Room/Chef’s Counter or Intimate fire-wall enclosed Patio. Due to space considerations, please contact us directly for larger tables of 6 or more guests.Live entertainment is performed nightly on the main stage in our Dining Room. Tables are by reservation only, for dinner. Hours of Music; Su/M/Tu, 5:30-9:30pm Wed/Thu 6-10pm Fr/Sa 6:30-10:30pm. All Tables in Main Room or Patio, Th/Fr/Sa, are subject to a $10 per person Live music charge, on top of dinner tab. Our dynamic musical line-up of Jazz, R&B, Soul & Contemporary artists, provides an interactive yet intimate experience, in an elegant yet relaxed setting.The Drake features New American cuisine prepared by Award Winning Chef team Paul & Nick Gstrein. Seasonal offerings encompass an ever-evolving menu of unique small plates, steaks, chops, fresh seafood & desserts. Our curated Wine & Spirits selections serve to enhance the dining experience.Meet us at The Drake!

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10. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1494)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 17 times today

OPEN FOR DINING INDOORS AND ON OUR WATERFRONT OUTDOOR PATIO Join us dockside for dining with sweeping Harbor views; for a weekend breakfast, or lunch/dinner daily... in the evenings we have patio heaters to keep you warm!Harpoon Henrys Seafood Restaurant is proud to offer a spectacular waterfront view, fresh seafood, and the latest in California Beach Cuisine. We offer our guests harbor views from our dining room and our outdoor waterfront patio. For 46 years, we have provided the best in service, ambiance, and cuisine. We have been winners of awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association”, a finalist for Dining Excellence from both the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and the County of Orange, and our wine list has been awarded a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.”

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MollieR
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such delicious pizza (we ordered 3 different kinds)! They were all so good! The design was really lovely, the service was great. We will definitely go again!
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Truly PizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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Melissa
Las Vegas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Waitress was a little confused and initially brought the wrong tea. She was apologetic and may have been new. My only complaint is there was a small dog at the table near us that was barking off and on. Felt they should have been asked to take the dog out of it couldn’t behave or stop barking. Luckily it was towards the end of our time there but feel bad for others who just got there. Other than that had a great time and enjoyed the food.
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The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Bill
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It is no surprise that Jack's is still going strong after all these years...attentive service, good food and ambience, and Jack is quite the statesman and orchestrator of it all.
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Jack's Restaurant/BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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susanVIP
Orange County •360 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great meal. We shared a great Caesar salad and the infamous double cut pork chop with fig glaze. Awesome!
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Coastal KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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Stefan
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
You can’t beat Luciano’s for atmosphere, and when you can find a good Italian restaurant with veal parmigiana on the menu, you go for it! It’s what we might have called back in New Jersey “a classy joint!”
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Luciana's RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.6

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. Truly Pizza

2. Coastal Kitchen

3. Luciana's Ristorante

4. The Tea House on Los Rios

5. Jack's Restaurant/Bar

6. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

7. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

8. Mozambique Restaurant

9. The Drake in Laguna

10. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

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