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The Dock - The Dock, Newport Beach, CA

The Dock

5.0
5
2040 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
THE DOCK located in NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA requires a valid credit card to book reservations online via OpenTable or call 949-673-3625 to provide your credit card. 24 hr cancellation fee policy. The Dock reserves the right to cancel your reservation if reservation is not CC guaranteed. VOTED TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ORANGE COUNTY 2022 and TOP 100 in the US in 2019 and 2023 BY OPENTABLE. Our waterfront covered patio dining and every seat has a bay view, with an infused contemporary American menu. Outstanding wine list and custom craft cocktails.
Reservations are recommended.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-3625
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Pablo Quiroz
  • Catering
    Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    29th & Lafayette Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Overall

  • Orange County

    Best Food

  • Orange County

    Best Service

  • Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Best Overall

  • South Orange County

    Best Food

  • South Orange County

    Best Service

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dock offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "beautifully presented" dishes. Set on the waterfront, it provides a "romantic" ambiance that's perfect for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "melt-in-my-mouth" pork chop and "light and flavorful" halibut. A true gem in Newport Beach!

2,040 Reviews
  1. Charmaine

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock is a gem , incredible food with a very warm and welcoming staff !

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  2. Tom

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife took me there for dinner for my 50th birthday. The service was outstanding. The staff were very interactive, chatty and friendly. The food was amazing, I had the lamb, best I've ever had, and my wife had the lobster, it was also delicious. We will definitely be going back.

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  3. Ramon

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We grew up in Newport and I’ve been back in CDM for twenty years. Best dining experience we’ve had in Newport! The food, service, and ambiance were superb! The perfect place for a date night or special occasion dining experience.

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  4. Margarita

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always on point. Eric takes very good care of us. He’s professional and caring at the same time. Love this place!!

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  5. JACK

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday by booking a reservation for Sunday early evening at 5 p.m. This timing worked out great for us, because the restaurant was not busy and no one was seated near us. We were given the table for two right on the water. We split the beet salad which was excellent and plenty of food for two. My wife had the halibut, which was exquisite. I had the lobster tail, which was excellent. The sommelier basically gave us 2 for 1 glasses of a French white burgundy. Before dinner we each had one cocktail which both did not chintz on the alcohol content. We were given a free tiny appetizer and a free birthday dessert with two complimentary glasses of champagne. Everything was delicious. The servers worked together to provide just the right amount of attention. It was truly a fine dining experience in every sense of the word. We will return for special occasions.

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  6. Peter

    VIP

    Manitoba

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock is the best restaurant in Newport. Period. Staff / family are as nice, genuine and knowledgeable as you could ever hope for. Phenomenal wine list. Gorgeous setting. Not overrun with tourists. 10 / 10.

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  7. Jeff

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Setting for a Birthday celebration.The halibut special was outstatanding.Taittinger champagne was a great start to dinner. The staff was spot on and made for a fun night.

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  8. Connie

    Orange County

    234 reviews

    5.0

    234 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are extraordinary. 2 of us had the Duck bReast - fabulous and 2 had Salmon - so delicious. Although there are open areas the heaters kept quite pleasant

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  9. James

    VIP

    Orange County

    113 reviews

    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock is indeed a special dining experience and met every expectation of our evening welcoming our daughter and husband home for a visit. All for us us ordered the Halibut with the risotto....delicious! Cocktails are generous pours. Delicious food, great service made for a beautiful evening. Love the ambience of The Dock. Our thanks to the entire staff and the great chef.

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  10. Jongsung

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a memorable dinner for my wife's B-day. My 2 kids and us had a great time with peaceful scenic view along the window.

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FAQs

The Dock is rated 5 stars by 2040 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Dock

2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    29th & Lafayette Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pablo Quiroz
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-3625
  • Catering
    Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.
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