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1. RH Ocean Grill at RH Newport Beach
4.6
Exceptional(511)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 563 times today
The RH Ocean Grill is located on the rooftop of RH Newport Beach, The Gallery at Fashion Island. Enjoy a menu of seafood and caviar specialties, along with a selection of signature salads and classics from our hearth. Dine in a year-round skylit garden with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers, a cascading center fountain and panoramic views of the California coastline.
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2. JOEY Newport Beach
4.7
Exceptional(553)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 234 times today
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. In the heart of Orange County’s luxury shopping destination, Fashion Island, JOEY Newport Beach is an opulent oasis. The space features a gallery wall highlighting several hand-picked local artists and a unique Bocci light installation. Boasting 9,367 square feet, it includes an open patio which features a bar and retractable sections of roof, providing coverage and the ability to open to the day or evening sky. A large-scale outdoor fire pit offers guests an inviting lounge area, this space is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of well-deserved champagne fireside after a day of shopping.
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3. Palmilla Newport Beach Cocina y Tequila
4.7
Exceptional(139)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Newport Beach
Booked 20 times today
Palmilla Cocina Y Tequila features home-style Mexican cuisine featuring the freshest seafood and the finest cuts of beef, along with an amazing selection of premium tequilas, mezcals and globally inspired wines. Both Palmilla Hermosa Beach and Palmilla Newport Beach feature lovely outdoor patio areas, perfect for soaking up the sea breezes from the Pacific ocean just footsteps away. Palmilla’s sophisticated, yet inviting dining rooms showcase imported, custom-made furniture and decor that transports guests to Mexico’s luxurious coastal landscapes. When dining at Palmilla, you will feel as if you’ve been transported to an upscale boutique hotel in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, which is where much of the inspiration of the design came from.
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4. CDM Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1510)
Price: Moderate
• American • Corona del Mar
Booked 38 times today
CdM Restaurant is inspired to create an environment that is visually creative and art driven while providing high quality, chef driven cuisine. Hollywood producer McG, partnered with restauranteur Jordan Otterbein, have found success in building the iconic A Restaurant in Newport Beach and are thrilled to bring this new concept to Corona Del Mar. We strive for an establishment that is deeply rooted in the community where all can come to enjoy. CDM has creative American cuisine inspired by Executive Chef Elvis Morales. Under CDM; is a speakeasy experience taking place right below us. There is no password or reservations required. Our talented mixologists excited to take you on a journey to sipping the perfect cocktail.Phone Reservations Only. We look forward to your call!Our bar stays open after dinner service so stop in for a night cap.
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5. Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove
4.8
Exceptional(10584)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Newport Beach
Booked 85 times today
Voted as one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" for 2023 by OpenTable in the United StatesThe Beachcomber at Crystal Cove provides "world class" ocean front dining in the Historic District of the Crystal Cove State Park with breath taking views of the Newport Coastline and Catalina Island. Situated on the sandy beach, The Beachcomber's outdoor patio provides the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean's breeze while sipping on your favorite cocktail or enjoying one of the many favorite entrees and appetizers. The Beachcomber's outdoor tropical bar 'The Bootlegger' with thatch roofing provides the perfect spot to escape from the world while enjoying one of many tropical libations.
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6. Rusty Pelican Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6451)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 51 times today
With spectacular waterfront views and an eclectic menu of fresh seafood and tender steaks, it's no wonder Rusty Pelican has become a Newport Beach dining destination. We are proud to be a recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for 2011-2020 – a distinction bestowed upon only the nation's premier restaurants.
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7. Buona Forchetta Newport Beach
4.6
Exceptional(112)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newport Beach
Booked 35 times today
Experience a piece of the Buona Forchetta San Diego heritage through authentic Italian recipes handed down through generations. Today, there are five locations around San Diego and our newest in Newport Beach and San Clemente . Buona Forchetta’s seventh location is open now in Peninsula Village near the Newport marina. Buona Forchetta’s Italian wood-fired pizzas—with their perfectly soft-yet-crispy crusts—continue to garner awards, including San Diego Magazine Best Pizza 2023 Critic’s Choice, Gambero Rosso Best Pizzeria, Gayot Best Italian Restaurant San Diego, OpenTable Diner’s Choice, and more. Our handmade pasta dishes bursting with rich flavors, fresh seafood specialties, and decadent desserts will all leave you craving more. All Buona Forchetta locations also offer gluten-free Italian options and rotating specials.Explore our menu, discover our story, and reserve your table online.
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8. Zinqué - Newport
4.4
Awesome(1074)
Price: Moderate
• French • Newport Beach
Booked 25 times today
zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. (zin-kæ)
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9. View at Vea Newport Beach
4.4
Awesome(237)
Price: Expensive
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 15 times today
Located in the center of Newport Beach, VEA a Marriott Resort & Spa VIEW serves breakfast , lunch and dinner with a focus on unique craft cocktails and an amazing eclectic wine list. VIEW’s menu is a showcase of California coastal cuisine with a cosmopolitan perspective with features like tableside martinis, amazing sushi as well as our signature lobster roll. With a backdrop of the ocean and pristine golf course this is a place where guests can relax on the outdoor lanai or cozy up inside, but wherever you choose there is always a VIEW.
A photo of Great Maple - Fashion Island restaurant
10. Great Maple - Fashion Island
4.4
Awesome(2121)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 26 times today
With stylish, midcentury modern-inspired spaces, Great Maple serves elevated American comfort food made from scratch with the highest quality of seasonal and sustainably sourced ingredients. A full bar and unique All-Day Menu allow customers to order brunch, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails at any time of day.

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