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Naked Buddha Roll - Starfish Newport, Newport Beach, CA

Starfish Newport

4.8
4.8
294 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
Starfish comes to Newport Beach!

~ Intimate Seating | Sake & Wine Bar | Takeout & Kitchen ~


A tastefully provocative journey through the Coastlines of Asia.
Our menu is rooted in tradition, featuring classic dishes, translated for our modern palate. Discover over 70 shareable plates, paired with our exotic sake libations and extensive wine list, as we become your new beachside, neighborhood go-to. Indulge in our dedication to freshness, quality, ambiance and service.

We offer our full menu for takeout and delivery in partnership with DoorDash and UberEats. To place a pickup order please visit starfishcalifornia.com or call our team at 949.570.3990.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 570-3990
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Omar Pineda
  • Catering
    A tastefully provocative group dining destination nestled off the Coast of Laguna Beach. This upscale beach vibe will transport your guests from the everyday bustle, as they relax and explore the flavors of Asia. Our carefully curated menus feature authentic ingredients reinvented for the modern palate, to be shared amongst friends.
  • Private party facilities
    Tucked away in South Laguna Beach, Starfish combines atmosphere, outstanding service and upscale coastal vibes to create the perfect setting for your next corporate, social or private event.
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    PCH
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Asian Fusion Thanksgiving

    Multiple dates available
    This Thanksgiving, join us in starting a new tradition! We’re thrilled to be open for our very first Thanksgiving celebration. Indulge in our full regular à la carte dinner menu, along with some exciting new fall dishes and seasonal specialty drinks. Be sure to experience our popular Opium Hour, celebrated as one of the best Happy Hours in Orange County from 3-6 PM. Prefer to enjoy your feast at home? We offer perfectly packaged takeout and a variety of catering options for larger gatherings. Don’t miss out!
    Asian Fusion Thanksgiving photo

Offers

  • Opium Hour- Best Happy Hour in OC

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Over 30 + bites and rolls starting at $11. Specials on sake, wine, beer and specialty libations. Same portions as our regular menu. Opium Hour is our version of happy hour available throughout the restaurant. 3-6pm Everyday!

    Opium Hour- Best Happy Hour in OC photo

What 294 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
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Starfish Newport delights with its "excellent food and service," offering a creative Asian fusion menu that's "amazing" and "highly recommended." Enjoy "great ambiance," a "fantastic happy hour," and friendly staff. Though the space is cozy, the "wonderful atmosphere" and "delicious" menu ensure a memorable dining experience.

294 Reviews
  1. Petra

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the the food, the ambiance and the service was great.
    Starfish NewportResponded today
    Thank you!

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  2. Julie

    VIP

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both food and service were excellent!! We highly recommend this restaurant.
    Starfish NewportResponded today
    Thank you!

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  3. Stephen

    VIP

    Orange County

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. We highly enjoyed every small plate that we ordered. Our favorite was the beef sliders. And when you take the Opium hour pricing into account, it was a very good value. And because the restaurant offered us this great value, we will return for sure to show our appreciation.
    Starfish NewportResponded today
    Thank you!

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  4. Barbara

    VIP

    Dallas

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch was wonderful! We had chicken spring rolls and chicken/ pork potstickers. All excellent!
    Starfish NewportResponded today
    Thank you!

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  5. DAVID

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great for lunch, service and food outstanding!
    Starfish NewportResponded today
    Thank you!

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  6. Allyson

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Huge menu Delicious food Great service Cool ambiance
    Starfish NewportResponded today
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  7. Dena

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Felt like I was eating at a local pub/ bar. Strange seating.
    Starfish NewportResponded on February 3, 2025
    Hi Dena, Thank you for visiting Starfish Newport and sharing your feedback. This location is designed for an intimate neighborhood feel, but our Laguna Beach spot offers a larger dining room, patio, and full bar. We also have perfectly packaged takeout if that’s more your style. We hope you enjoyed the cuisine and visit us again soon. Let me know if I can assist with anything. Warmly, Jenn

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  8. Gregg

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Our server Danielle is best….pleasant, attentive, knowledgeable with great meal suggestions.
    Starfish NewportResponded on February 3, 2025
    Thank you!

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  9. Arun

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Great food and ambience. Sea bass a definite must. Definitely a re visit in near future.
    Starfish NewportResponded on January 27, 2025
    Thank you!

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  10. Olfat

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Well located, plenty of parking, nice ambience, good service. Opium hour us a great value, Food is OK. I would go there again.
    Starfish NewportResponded on January 20, 2025
    Thank you!

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FAQs

Starfish Newport offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 570-3990.

Starfish Newport is rated 4.8 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

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 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Starfish Newport

191 Riverside Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92659

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    PCH
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Omar Pineda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 570-3990
  • Catering
    A tastefully provocative group dining destination nestled off the Coast of Laguna Beach. This upscale beach vibe will transport your guests from the everyday bustle, as they relax and explore the flavors of Asia. Our carefully curated menus feature authentic ingredients reinvented for the modern palate, to be shared amongst friends.
  • Private party facilities
    Tucked away in South Laguna Beach, Starfish combines atmosphere, outstanding service and upscale coastal vibes to create the perfect setting for your next corporate, social or private event.
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