608 Dahlia

Name: 608 Dahlia
Address: 2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92625
Telephone: (949) 220-7229
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2078 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

Executive Chef Jessica Roy brings her fresh interpretation and style to Garden and Farm-to-Table cuisine right inside the botanical oasis that is Sherman Library and Gardens. Daily pickings from the Gardens and local farms populate the ever changing seasonal menu that highlights the best and most flavorful ingredients of the season. Look for ingredients at their peak, stunning edible blooms and herbs right from the Sherman grounds, and cuisine that is nothing short of inspired and delicious. .

Please note: we are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5.00 per person admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization), who maintain the sweeping panoramic views that our diners get to enjoy! Come for the food and stay for the views (and insta-worthy pics).

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Market Cuisine
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 220-7229
Website
http://608dahlia.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jessica Roy
Catering
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is proud to be the exclusive caterer for events booked with Sherman Library and Gardens. Please contact us at events@608dahlia.com for more information on our catering packages and availability.
Private party facilities
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is able to host private events for up to 150 people. Private events must also meet requirements set by the Sherman Library and Gardens.

Location
2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625
Neighbourhood
Newport Beach
Cross Street
MacArthur and PCH
Parking details
Parking in back lot and lot off PCH. Parking in Sherman Gardens lot is free. We are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5 admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization) which maintains the beautiful surroundings for our restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Dahlia Fireside Afternoon Tea
US$75.00 per person
Feb 20, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025
Join us for a cozy Fireside Afternoon Tea experience on select Thursdays January through April 2025. Afternoon tea is $75 per person; $90 with a Alexandrie brut bubbly pour (not including taxes and gratuity). Menus are fixed and available to view online on our website https://608dahlia.com/afternoon-tea-experiences. Children menus will be available to order a la carte for any guests under 10 years of age.

Popular dishes

Small Batch Buttermilk Chive and Gruyère BiscuitsUS$26.00
organic European flour | aged French Gruyère | Maldon salt | local citrus infused honey & whipped butter. Please note our biscuits are made-to-order and one of Chef Jessica Roy's specialties.
Heirloom Garden BeetsUS$19.00
whipped herbed goat cheese | seasonal orange | local whipped avocado | picked garden leaves | farmers market radish | aged balsamic reduction
Petite Garden SaladUS$12.00
mixed field greens | shaved carrot | heirloom tomato | fresh garden herbs | stone ground mustard vinaigrette
Chef's Seasonal Soup CreationUS$13.00

Leafy Greens

Harvest SaladUS$22.00
baby kale | shaved Brussels sprouts | arugula | dried cherries | feta cheese | toasted peptitas | crispy quinoa | pomegranate seeds | agradolce vinaigrette
The Dahlia SaladUS$22.00
mixed greens | strawberries | dates | goat cheese | fresh herbs | toasted sunflower seeds | balsamic reduction | lemon poppy vinaigrette
Cultivar SaladUS$22.00
shaved romaine | market grapes | Point Reyes blue cheese | crispy quinoa | toasted walnuts | shaved house dried fruit blend | tarragon herb dressing
Garden SaladUS$21.00
mixed field greens | shaved carrot | heirloom tomato | fresh garden herbs | stone ground mustard vinaigrette
Purple Kale & Brussels Sprouts CaesarUS$22.00
toasted gremolata | parmesan | St. Andre cheese | house-made Caesar vinaigrette

Central Garden

Pan Seared SalmonUS$32.00
whipped basil potato | petite vegetables | citrus carrot emulsion | fresh herbs
Jumbo Prawn & Basil FarrottoUS$34.00
seared jumbo prawn | creamy basil farrotto | petite vegetables | wild mushroom
Braised Short RibUS$35.00
brown butter sweet potato purée | petite vegetables | red wine reduction
Wild Mushroom OrecchietteUS$30.00
wild mushroom truffle cashew cream | roasted herbed Japanese mushrooms | toasted pepitas | petite fall squash | crispy Sherman Garden herbs. *Add | grilled chicken $12 | salmon $14 | grilled shrimp $18 | grilled steak $15 | grilled tempeh $12
Seasonal Vegetable QuicheUS$27.00
house-rolled crust | organic leeks | wild mushrooms | Swiss and Gruyère cheese blend | Lilly Farms cage-free heritage eggs | sweet yellow bell pepper emulsion | mixed garden salad | stone-ground mustard vinaigrette
Soup & SammiUS$27.00
open-faced caper-onion-dilly cream salmon salad | smoked salmon | avocado | wild sprouts | toasted multigrain bread | seasonal soup. *Add house-made potato chips $4

Desserts

Suggested Wine Pairings: Bouvet Rosé

CheesecakeUS$14.00
fresh berries | whipped vanilla cream
House-Made Flourless Chocolate TorteUS$14.00
fresh marinated berries | whipped cream
Apple TartUS$14.00
caramelized apple | house-made crust | vanilla bean ice cream
Lavender Crème BrûléeUS$14.00
fresh marinated berries | whipped berry cream | toasted almond cookie

What 2,078 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
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

608 Dahlia offers an enchanting dining experience with "delicious food" and a "beautiful setting" in Sherman Gardens. The standout buttermilk chive and Gruyere biscuits are a "must-have." Chef Jessica Roy crafts "creative" and "beautifully presented" dishes. Service is often "attentive," though it can be slow during peak times.

2,078 Reviews

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Ellen
VIP
Palm Springs
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentines dinner was exceptionally great! Dinner was delicious, entrees of Seabass & Short ribs both with fresh veggies. Buttermilk, chive biscuits. Soup or salad.. Dessert was cheesecake or chocolate cake with fresh berries. Service was impressive! Decoration’s were roses, candles, balloons and a harp musician made it very romantic 💕
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Georgetta
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What make me coming back over and over is the Consistency of delicious and picture like dishes combined with great Service and wonderful surroundings! I bring friends to share with them my experience and it’s sad when you realize that lunch should be like that every day - everywhere… It is almost like an exscape in a different world 🙂
608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
Georgetta, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine, service, and your dining experiences with us; we really appreciate it! We also truly appreciate you sharing our little gem with your friends. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit.
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Athan
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An idyllic setting, calming, serene, excellent for conversation.
608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
Athan, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on your dining experience with us; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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Mike
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious and artistically prepared. The surrounding garden is colorful and refreshing.
608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
Mike, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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CN
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Jessica Roy and her crew served up a meal near perfection. Don’t miss the biscuits!
608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
CN, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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Rosemary
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a rainy day and we sat inside this time and it was lovely to see the fireplace going in addition to the warm blankets at each seat. Great ambiance and wonderful service as always. We celebrated my girlfriend's birthday and were delighted by the scrumptious creme brûlée dessert that surprised her at the end of the meal. A real gem in a lovely setting.
608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
Rosemary, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine, service provided, and ambiance; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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Nicole
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The plates were as beautiful as they were delicious! So fresh and full of flavor.
608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
Nicole, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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Youngbin
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time for brunch with my friends. Beautifully presented dishes with friendly service made my day. It was sprinkling outside but restaurant was warm and cozy with real fireplace.
608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
Youngbin, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine, service provided, and your dining experience with us; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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Donna
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the quiche and a dahlia salad. They were both delicious. Sat outside for the ambiance of being among the beautiful flowers. The blankets on our chairs was a nice touch.
608 DahliaResponded on February 6, 2025
Donna, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine and special touches; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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Bob
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have only one concern for Dahlia--the restaurant is too good for Corona Del Mar. A very special place.
608 DahliaResponded on February 6, 2025
Bob, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our restaurant; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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FAQs

608 Dahlia is rated 4.8 stars by 2078 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
MacArthur and PCH
Neighbourhood
Newport Beach
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Market Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking in back lot and lot off PCH. Parking in Sherman Gardens lot is free. We are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5 admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization) which maintains the beautiful surroundings for our restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jessica Roy
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://608dahlia.com/
Phone number
(949) 220-7229
Catering
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is proud to be the exclusive caterer for events booked with Sherman Library and Gardens. Please contact us at events@608dahlia.com for more information on our catering packages and availability.
Private party facilities
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is able to host private events for up to 150 people. Private events must also meet requirements set by the Sherman Library and Gardens.

608 Dahlia

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Dahlia Fireside Afternoon Tea

Harvest Salad

Specialty Biscuits

House-Made Flourless Chocolate Torte

Seedlings

Small Batch Buttermilk Chive and Gruyère BiscuitsUS$26.00

Heirloom Garden BeetsUS$19.00

Petite Garden SaladUS$12.00

Chef's Seasonal Soup CreationUS$13.00

Leafy Greens

Harvest SaladUS$22.00

The Dahlia SaladUS$22.00

Cultivar SaladUS$22.00

Garden SaladUS$21.00

Purple Kale & Brussels Sprouts CaesarUS$22.00

Central Garden

Pan Seared SalmonUS$32.00

Jumbo Prawn & Basil FarrottoUS$34.00

Braised Short RibUS$35.00

Wild Mushroom OrecchietteUS$30.00

Seasonal Vegetable QuicheUS$27.00

Soup & SammiUS$27.00

Desserts

CheesecakeUS$14.00

House-Made Flourless Chocolate TorteUS$14.00

Apple TartUS$14.00

Lavender Crème BrûléeUS$14.00

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