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4.1 (2.1k reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Chinese, Soup
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Derek W.

Been a few years since I've last updated my review here. We've been back many times since they first opened and the food/service has been consistently good. After many failed attempts, we were finally able to reserve the Peking duck and I'd say it's pretty damn good. Almost on par with Da Dong or 1949 in Beijing. Love the newish manager Daiano who will give you an awesome background of the Na family business in China and LA/OC. We have been requesting Jerry as our server as his service has been fantastic.

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Travis P.

This time around, the service was top-notch. I had a reservation to celebrate a birthday, and they had a table ready for us when we arrived. They even remembered that we were there for the birthday celebration, which was a nice touch. The food came out much quicker than during my last visit, and the quality remains high. We ordered a total of six dishes to share among three people and left feeling reasonably full. Here's what we had: Crispy Shrimp - A must-order. It's incredibly crispy without being overly seasoned, which lets the texture shine. (5/5) Smoked Pork Rib - So good. I've never had anything quite like it. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and absolutely delicious. (5/5) Shrimp Fried Rice with Bonito - An elevated take on Chinese fried rice. It's a bit pricey, but definitely a step above your standard fried rice. (4.5/5) Stir-Fried Pea Sprouts with Mushroom - A simple, classic vegetable dish that is a must-order. The flavors weren't overpowering, which I really appreciated. (4.5/5) Chinese Beef Pie - Probably the most basic item we ordered, but still very tasty. It reminded me of a pan-fried bao with a flavorful beef filling. (4/5) Old Beijing Minced Eggplant Noodles - They were kind enough to provide this dish complimentary for the birthday celebration. The flavors were simple, but it was still very enjoyable. (4.5/5) Overall, it was a great experience. It's definitely more of a special-occasion restaurant, as our bill came out to about $120 for three people. However, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting, and the food quality is consistently high. Everything we ordered was enjoyable, and I'd gladly return.

Christina N.

Decided to come here for dinner on a whim and managed to snag a table despite not having a reservation. I knew the restaurant was upscale, but didnt realize they were Michelin rated. It was popping on a Friday evening and I can see why. The service and food are both excellent (although it also does come with a heftier price tag) We wanted to get the peking duck, but unfortunately it requires a week of advanced reservation. We ended up getting: Prime angus ribs - Excellent, super tender and flavorful meat that goes well with the (black pepper?) sauce Shredded pork with sweat bean sauce - comes served with chinese pancake (the thin stretchy crepe kind, not tortilla or bun). You eat it similar to how you'd eat a peking duck wrap, with some cucumber and spring onions but replace the duck with the shredded pork hah. Good flavor, enjoyed this dish quite a bit Stir fried pea sprouts - The dish comes stir fried with mushroom but we opted for a garlic stir fry (without mushroom) instead and it was excellent. Very garlicky and tasty. Secret Tofu - this was the most disappointing dish. It came recommended, but the tofu was more like an egg tofu and it wasnt crispy enough. Will pass. Will return again to try their peking duck next time!

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Cody P.

My friend highly recommended that I try Bistro Na's, raving about its excellent quality and authentic Chinese cuisine, so I was excited to give it a try. We made a reservation on OpenTable for dinner about a week in advance. We didn't know this until the day of our reservation, but Bistro Na's was actually the first and only Chinese restaurant in the greater Los Angeles area to hold a Michelin star, which they held in 2019 and 2021. The restaurant has since lost its star, but remains on the Michelin guide.  Our reservation was at 5pm on a Sunday. The inside is grand and ornate with architecture and decor inspired by imperial China. Oddly, it was a bit empty. I got the Lychee Galaxy Drink, which came in a large mason-jar style glass. It was lukewarm. The drink reminded me of something you'd get at a casual boba shop or the 626 night market. The first dish to arrive was the Black Cod Stew with Tofu, which was essentially a mapo tofu with fish nuggets on top. I found it a little bland and unexciting.  Next, we tried the Crispy Shrimp, which was one of their signature dishes. This one was actually really good. The shrimp were lightly glazed in a sweet sauce and had a satisfying lightly crispy exterior.  But on that note - I feel like a lot of the dishes we ordered turned out to be unexpectedly sweet. The Crispy Shrimp was sweet. The fried mushrooms were sweet. The Braised Abalone & Pork Belly with Chinese Puffy Pie dish was fun - I'll give them that. I liked making my little hamburger and the protein was very tender... but flavor-wise... It was just sweet. As standalone dishes, they probably would have been fine, but after a while, I got sick of everything being sweet. Or, to be more specific, I got sick of everything only being sweet. I think they needed more savoriness to balance out the sweetness and make the dishes more interesting.  It was like the sweet dishes were too sweet and the savory dishes were not savory enough. The mapo tofu was disappointing. The scallion pancakes were nothing special. The bonito fried rice needed salt. Overall, I felt very let down. Even without the Michelin distinction, I would have found the food lacking in quality. So considering that this restaurant is currently on the Michelin guide, I was very disappointed.

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Regan W.

Pricey but good. Luxuriously prepared. Angus ribs were the star. Very flavorful and incredibly tender with two excellent sauces to complement. Rest, a pork belly and special menu chicken, were fine. Wanted to get the Peking Duck but that requires a week in advance reservation. The dining area is very uniquely adorned in Imperial Chinese style and decorations. It's an atmosphere you just don't see as much these days. Makes you feel like an emperor! Minus one star for a very full parking lot, a hefty price, and the Peking duck week reservation requirement. But otherwise a nice upscale and Michelin starred place to entertain friends and family.

Yan L.

Amazing food, service and ambiance. Not sure what else you can ask for. Make sure you order the duck at least a week in advance! Experienced so many different Chinese dishes I never would've imagined. Some of my family are vegetarian and there were lots of options for them too. I think you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Queena T.

It was our first time here at Bistro Nas! I first heard about this place a few years back so I've been meaning to try this place. We came for Mother's Day and it was busy. Of course we had a reservation so that helped us with the waiting. The plaza is a bit crowded so if you're lucky you'll find a good parking spot. Otherwise it's a little bit of a battle because there's a gym in the plaza as well. Decor and ambiance creates a nice out of the country feel and it is beautiful. Noise level was loud and hectic, rather than a calming relaxing meal. Everyone was talking loudly to hear over each other. The service was friendly, but they do need to be clear about prices and quantity. Menu items with prices were clear and as is, but certain items were not such as the recommended dishes by staff. Market price items should be clarified on size they have available. Honestly we thought we ordered an single dish item with a set price. We were brought items we did not ordered but was on our bill. Most likely staff added it in or misheard. Since it was our first time, we weren't sure what to expect so we let it slide since staff was friendly. Just be careful and double check what you are ordering. We expected it to be busy but it did seem a bit chaotic inside. For a more upscale food and pricing, it should be a bit more managed, but it was a busy dinner time. The food itself was delicious. Everything was flavorful so it was great tasting what they have to offer. Chinese food but a little bit more creative with taste. Bill came out pretty high, over $350+. Delicious but debatable if it's equivalent to the experience. They do need to improve on the chaos and the clarity and transparency with the staff on orders. That way there won't be misunderstandings. Props to the chef though, food was delicious.

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Jamie D.

I'm going to say something sensational and perhaps even controversial but I am not impressed. For a 1 Michelin star that's Ali Wong's "go-to spot," Bistro Na's made me realize what a peasant palate I have. Maybe I'm just not made for the finer things in life or maybe, just maybe, I'm a pragmatic person who isn't frivolous enough to waste my hard-earned money with the overpriced meal here. And before you go and call me cheap, which I don't mind b/c like an "a-hole," everyone has an opinion, I just can't justify the return on joy relative the $$$ I'm paying. I don't mind spending $$$ for a meal, but a $$$ meal not only needs to correlate to quality, flavor, taste and service, but in this day and age in which gas prices can climb up to $8 (with the war) and increasing inflation and commodity costs, it has to correlate to the value too. Ambience and decor is beautiful here. 5 stars. If you want to feel like an emperor or empress, you better get ready to feel like royalty because of the setting - classy and of a time once forgotten. Service - servers were attentive but service isn't just that. It includes the overall dining experience of service and care, like how promptly did you get your drinks and did they arrive before or after the food arrived. Our main entrees arrive in lightning speed but the two bowls of rice we ordered, and because I'm Chinese, I must have my rice with my entree. It didn't come and we had to ask someone about it. We also ordered the pea sprouts with mushrooms. We were 75% done with the entrees and the veggie dish still didn't come yet. The table with a family of 4, who came in after us, got their food and then their chayote leaves veggies dish and still...no pea sprouts in site to be coming towards our table. Disappointing... Let me get to the food now. Quality - 5 stars. Taste - 5 stars, so food gets 5 stars. Crispy Shrimp ($28 for regular and $48 for medium) this was all I wanted to try and I had high expectations. It definitely delivered. Crispy and easy to eat even with the shell on. Flavor is reminiscent of Honey Walnut Shrimp without that creamy mayo flavor and mouthfeel. Diced Black Pepper Honey Angus Beef ($46 regular and $69 medium) was super tender and cooked to medium rare / rare perfection. Sweet savory flavor with a hint of black pepper - perfection also. We got the regular portion (since it was for me and a +1) and while they serve it on a long oval plate to make it look like it's a bigger portion, the big plate only highlights the 7 pieces you get. Yes, 7 pieces of beef. Pea Sprouts with Mushrooms ($24 regular) - pea sprouts are one of my favorite veggies. The dish was flavorful but lack something - then, I realized what it was. Where's the garlic??? Typically, veggies in Chinese cuisine are cooked in the wok with garlic. Without it, this dish fell short. Two bowls of rice ($3 each) - rice just seems like a given and should accompany the dishes that are ordered. Fine, go ahead and charge it à la carte but as least make the price make sense. Maybe that's how they make you want to order the fried rice instead. When you're paying $6-$12 for small bowls of white steamed rice, you might as well pay for a $18 shrimp fried rice!?! Value - no brainer here but 1 star. I just can't justify the price tag. Food is good but was it mind-blowingly good to what you pay? No, not all. If you're rich and money flows in easily and you don't care about just throwing money where ever and whichever way, more power to you; and you should definitely eat here. But for someone who works really hard for her money and want a high quality meal at a reasonable price, also I ain't no baller man, I will never be coming back. It's one of those "one-and-done" places for me. Maybe one day when I win the lottery...wait, no, even if I won the lottery, I can't. It just isn't worth it. Sorry. 5 stars - ambiance 2 stars - overall dining experience 5 stars - food 1 star - value 3.25 total stars

Lilian T.

Higher end elevated Chinese food but honestly EVERYTHINGGGG was absolutely delicious!! the decor is stunning and feels like you're in a palace, which makes it feel like you are coming for the overall experience. Wish I could try the Peking duck next time but everything we tried so far is delicious! Pretty pricy but worth to try. Recommend coming here with at least 4 people to try more dishes. Food: eggplant, shrimp, pork wraps. Tofu skin salad, drunken chicken, pork belly. note if it's your birthday they give out long life noodles, first timer!

Li Z.

Have come to the restaurant too separate occasions now, once with friends, and once with family. TLDR, The service is impeccable, and decor is amazing, but unfortunately, the food looks great but just doesn't taste good. The first time I went, my friend, and I got the fried rice, which had almost no fragrance and barely seem fried at all. Under seasoned, not good. We ordered the pea shoot leaves which were stirfry with mushrooms. The quality of the ingredients were definitely there, but unfortunately, there was zero flavor. I really appreciate my food to be light and to not have very much salt, but this had almost 0 salt, and absolutely no garlic was added to it which made the flavor disappointing. Our starter/appetizer was the gelatinous pig feet. The presentation was excellent, and it was great to look at, furthermore, would even say the ingredients tasted relatively high quality, but again there was no flavor. Their braised pork belly is good, not great. I think it's quite tender but not enough sauce. This was probably the best thing that we got there. Finally, we got the fish (whatever is in the photo). Again, looks great but literally no flavor despite being surrounded by aromatic vegetables. Quite bland, would have greatly preferred a traditional steamed fish over this, or honestly just some soy sauce

Milk pudding dessert
Joseph T.

Service was 4/5! Ambiance 5/5 Food 5/5 Honestly ? Been wanting to try this spot for a long time and finally came here today! Food was high quality and presentation is 5/5. Dishes flavor were all balanced, nothing was over powering and salty. They know how to just create flavor, and the flavors were just right. We tried many dishes! Even the fried rice was 5/5. Price is up there but high end quality food! Service was amazing first half of meal and the service disappeared second half. Had to call someone to box our food and order dessert. Overall 4.5/5! Yum

Kurobuta Pork Belly
Ryan S.

Came here with my family to celebrate a special occasion. My father-in-law made a reservation, and in the reservation notes, he requested to reserve a Peking duck, which he knew he had to ask for a week in advance. Unfortunately, we were told that you have to call to reserve it, and that the Opentable reservation notes are not read. That was a bit of a disappointment. We ended up ordering the Combo D, which came with around 6 appetizers/entrees, and we supplemented it with the crispy shrimp, prime angus rib, and smoked duck. We thought the entrees ranged from just ok to very good. The ones that were highlights were the smoked duck, crispy shrimp, imperial beef, and kurobata braised pork. We found the prime angus rib to lack flavor and was a bit dry. The chicken with abalone sauce dish just tasted like soy sauce chicken. The other dishes (bok choy, sea bass) didn't really stand out and were just average. Overall, I think we had very high expectations given the reputation, and it didn't quite reach the hype we had. The food overall was still good, but given the price, the service left a lot to be desired. When ordering, the waitress told us some of the dishes we wanted were unavailable, and when she checked with the kitchen staff, it was then available to order. After ordering, we were then told that a different dish we ordered was not available! It just seemed Iike staff were very unclear regarding what was available. We ordered dessert with our entrees, and after finishing our meal, we were brought the check, without the dessert being served until we reminded the staff. I do have to say, the servers who were refilling our drinks were very on top of it. Still, I would expect a high end restaurant to be a bit more organized.

Isaac R.

I love Bistro Na's. It's upscale, and it makes you feel that way--not just through decor, but through service and flavor. What I respect most is that they don't try to be like everyone else. They take risks. They do things differently. The flavors are distinctive because the kitchen isn't afraid to create. That kind of creativity--from team to customer--deserves respect. The service is very good. You can feel the structure behind it. Organized, attentive, and consistent. It doesn't feel accidental. I always start with the pear drink to warm up the belly. Simple, comforting, and thoughtful. And the jumbo shrimp is a must. It's one of those dishes you remember. If you're looking for refined Chinese dining that tries to push itself a little further, give it a try. It won't disappoint.

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How early we need to order the Beijing duck?

They don't offer Beijing duck anymore

Does the chef still offer Peking duck?

Yes! Please email us at reservations@bistronasus.com so we can add you to the waitlist.

How do I reserve a duck with my dinner reservation? I emailed and called multiple times and no one answers?

Please email bistronasus@gmail.com or call 626-286-1999 to pre-order Peking duck

Does it still require a reservation for dinner?

it's best to make reservations but they do have a yelp waitlist

As of March 2024, how much does the peking duck cost?

$99 each.

Can you order Bistro Na's on any delivery apps? I see listings but they're all unavailable.

Do they still have outdoor dining in Sep 2022?

When I was there for lunch a few days ago they did not have outdoor seating

Hi Can I make a reservation?

Please go Yelp and click the "reserve a table" button or call 626-286-1999 to make an reservation. Thank you!

Is this restaurant kid-friendly (elementary age)?

Yes but it's overpriced

Is proof of vaccination still required? If so, can I show picture of my vaccine card or California QR code?

No, it was not asked when we arrived.

Is there a set menu available for 10-12 people?

Yes we do, Please send me your email address, we will send you the menu by email address, thank you

Tried to make reservations for a party of 2 &no dates/times are avail up to mid May. Party of 4 is available. Do they not take reservations for 2?

Did you call them? Try calling them.

Do they take reservation for party of 12?

Yes

What's your corkage policy?

$30 per bottle

Do we need proof of vaccination to eat at the restaurant or will a negative pcr test be adequate?

Yes

Does this place have any relation to Najia Xiaoguan restaurants in Beijing?

It's the same chain!

Is there outdoor dining? (Nov 2021)

No there's not

Do they have lunch menu?

Here is Lunch Menu https://fd860310-9cab-4916-904f-24b10dc20b9b.filesusr.com/ugd/fc74ba_075546b3fce64850a7e455cbf5984b22.pdf

Hi, Owner, I am a driver and a tour guide, on the Christmas Day, around 9:55pm, I went into your restaurant cause of my guest still having a dinner and it was a heavy rain, I bring in a bottle and very friendly ask for a hot water?

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The Dive Oyster Bar

The Dive Oyster Bar

4.2
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0.1 mi
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Happy hour specials

Amazing food, vibes and service! We went here on recommendation from a friend and thoroughly…read moreenjoyed it. I ordered the Mac n' chowder, and it was a perfect mixture of clam chowder and Mac n cheese in a bread bowl. It was definitely a unique dish! The rest of my party ordered the traditional pan roast with assorted seafood, and after tasting it, I wished I had more room in my stomach! While I don't eat oysters, everyone else did and I heard nothing but good things. They even ordered another dozen (for a total of 3 dozen)! Service was fantastic. We were also able to call and get our names down for a reservation, which I'm glad we did since it started getting very crowded with a long wait during dinner time. There's plenty of parking in the lot and below ground parking structure. I would 100% come back here again and recommend it to others!

As fate would have it, I ate here with my parents instead of the originally intended dinner…read moredestination, Baek Jeong. Because the wait time was too long for that, we decided to try The Dive Oyster Bar -- and man are we sure glad we did. We got a total of five items: a bowl of clam chowder, the soft shell crab appetizer, the roasta, the traditional pan roast with the house speciality protein (with the crab on the side because of my dad's crab allergy), and the jambalaya, which for the last three we ate with medium heat. We shared everything (except for the crab appetizer because, again, crab allergy for dad) and found the food to be delicious, with each entree coming out tasting better than the last. Personally, the roasta was my favorite with the pan roast as a close second. Very flavorful dishes with medium heat being a good level for us (wasn't spicy for our Korean palates). Service was great, our server (unfortunately forgot his name) was attentive and quick with our requests, and although he forgot a side of rice, it was for the best as the food had settled in our stomachs by then and we were content with what we ordered. The restaurant itself is well maintained with ample table space and appropriate lighting, though the music from the evening DJ was a tad bit too loud to hear from across the table. Not a big mood killer for us, though mostly because the good was that good. We're not from this area, so the odds of coming here again are relatively slim -- but should the opportunity present itself, it'll be more than fate this time to take us through these doors once again.

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Boston Lobster

Boston Lobster

4.3
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We came for their lunch specials. We ordered the clams with basil sauce, salt & pepper shrimp,…read moresalt & pepper pork chop, and on choy. The clams were fresh and flavorful with plenty of fragrant basil, the shrimp were perfectly crispy and well-seasoned, and the pork chop was tender and crispy. The on choy was fresh and cooked just right. The lunch specials are a great deal with decent portions, and the food came out quickly. Everything tasted yummy and satisfying. Service is ok even it is rush hours.

We dined here last night for the first time from a friend's recommendation. The house special crab…read moreand fried calamari were pretty yummy, but not very happy with how our food was handled... One of the dish we ordered was the house special sauce crab with market price of ~$26 per pound. We added the noodles for $10. Normal practice the server should come and advise on the size of our crab before making so we can choose how big the crab we want for our dish, because we're paying by pound for the dish anyway... but within 2 minutes of placing the order, a crab dish arrived... HA! Problem 1: The server originally tried to give the crab dish to the table next to us and the folks refused the dish... then the server turned around and placed the dish onto our table for us. CLEARLY they made a mistake and made the wrong dish for next table and decide to not waste food and gave it to us. We asked if that was really our dish and they said yes... what a lie! The kitchen took 2 mins to cook our dish? haha...dumb! Next table was there before us and their house special lobster noodles arrived 10-15 minutes later. First they made a mistake, then tried to lie to cover it up. No one is stupid here. We would have been ok if they were honest about it and ask if we would accept that dish with no complain here. Problem 2: The table next to us got their plates changed multiple times and NOT once did someone came to check on us about changing plates. Problem 3: Our bill came. They charged our crab as 2.5 pounds. What a joke! I'm a crab person. I know my crabs. That tiny crab is probably around 1.5 pounds - 2 pounds max. (Check out the picture to see the small crab shell and the tiny pieces of the crab legs and meat pieces on the edge of the plate). The $10 they charged for noodles was a huge portion, but that is not the same value as 1 pound of crab that they overcharged us for the dish. The house special crab was pretty tasty and we like the fried calamari. The veggie was decent and soup was pretty weak... our bill was $150 and I tipped $20 for the experience. Be grateful and work on improving your practice

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Lobster-Guys

4.4
(250 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Stumbled upon a hidden lobster roll shack in Pasadena called Ry's Poke Shack, and wow -- what a…read morefind. The place was spotlessly clean, the staff were genuinely friendly, and right at the entrance you're greeted with Top Yelp awards, which immediately sets the expectation high (and they deliver). We ordered both the Classic lobster roll and the Connecticut-style. The bread was warm, crispy, and perfectly toasted, the lobster was fresh and generously portioned, and nothing felt overdone or skimpy -- just balanced and done right. The sides paired perfectly with the rolls and rounded out the meal nicely. The tatertots and fries were crispy and satisfying and well seasoned! Highly recommended!!

I had visited their sister restaurant Lobster and Beer numerous times during my studies at UCLA and…read morewas happy to find out this place opened up. I ordered a Connecticut style crab roll. The food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. The crab roll was packed full of crab meat inside the toasted bun. I love whatever sauce they put on top + the lemon which made the crab meat ridiculously refreshing. The side of salad helped me feel better about eating healthy too and was a nice textural break from the crab roll. Overall, the crab roll tastes relatively similar to what I had at Lobster and Beer. It was very satisfying and I can't wait to come back for the lobster roll. Until I find out they switched to a poke shop instead. What a loss.

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Oc A Chay

Oc A Chay

4.4
(245 reviews)
1.0 mi

I'm one for eclectic exotic foods and OC A Chay delivered! I drove an hour to get here from West LA…read moreand I would do it again. Very worth it for authentic Vietnamese food! I came here for snails and their egg yolk sauce was phenomenal. Highly recommend this sauce! I ordered fried chicken feet and while the flavor was good there isn't much meat after the frying so I probably wouldn't get it again. Congee was flavorful as well. I also tried the bun bo hue. It was good but not the best I've had. Personally I thought it could use a little more funk/shrimp paste. I love that they gave generous amount of rau ram leaves with every order. It's one of my favorite herbs! The pandan milk tasted super fake and it was an unappetizing spray paint green color. That was the only let down.

This place is amazing especially for the seafood items. I came because of the razor clams but they…read morewere out!! Literally they said they couldn't source any for the last 2 weeks. Ok, ok, let's try the other best seller items! No problem because the menu is huge so I re-focused. Oysters, snails, scallops, shrimp, lobster. So many choices for my big eyes. Here's what we got, based on other reviews, and they were not wrong! Mango and Squid salad - get this, get this, get this!! Perfect balance of the grilled squid, green mango, apples and citrus dressing. Oh yeah, love the prawn chips on top too . Childhood memories of good prawn chips. Grilled Scallops with salted egg, garlic oil, and scallion. I can't even tell you what number it is on the menu. Came on a pretty shell and hot platter. I just said Grilled Scallops. Grilled Shrimp, garlic and chili. Perfectly grilled, the shell full of flavor at first bite. Comes with green sauce that was hot but a good hot. Bun Bo Hue - the broth was really good and the portion was generous with the meats. I love tendons, and the cube of pork blood!Made me happy. Others have said it's not good here but I thought it was one of the better ones in the area. I would order it again. Parking can be a nightmare here because the lot is small shared with other businesses. The servers hustle here! They were very nice and efficient and we had no issues with them. Will definitely return so I can try their razor clams!! Quality of food is very good. But need to bring 10 more friends just to try more!

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Bun Bo tho Da ingredients
Razor clams -fresh but very bland (without any seasoning)

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Razor clams -fresh but very bland (without any seasoning)
Newport Seafood Restaurant

Newport Seafood Restaurant

4.1
(3.7k reviews)
2.0 mi
•$$

Food is very good. Service is fast and the ambiance is wonderful…read more I love the house special lobster and the kung pao chicken. Delicious!!!

Definitely a spot you come to on special occasions as it is pricey. We came with a reservation for…read more9 people, and they had everything ready for us when we arrived. We ended up getting a set for $168 this time, which came with 6 dishes. It's also $35 per lb for lobster, and I asked for the smallest one. Apparently, the smallest one was 4.8 lbs, which was another $168, so I'm not sure if they upsold me. Anyways, the food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it. This is what I thought about the food we got. House Seafood Soup - Simple and clean soup. Good portion, and it was soothing to eat. Lots of squid. (4/5) Clams with Spicy Sauce - Large clams with tons of meat, and the sauce was fire. Always a good choice. (5/5) Crab with Salt & Pepper - Loved the seasoning, and the flavors were solid. (4.5/5) Thai Style Beef Stew - First time trying this, and it was good. A bit different, but the meat chunks were tasty and the overall flavors were good. (4/5) Sautéed Pea Sprouts - Nicely done vegetable dish. It's simple but refreshing with good flavors. (4/5) Fried Whole Fish - This dish was gone so fast because it was delicious. Nicely fried and not overly seasoned. (5/5) Signature Lobster - I feel like you have to get this here since it's their specialty. It's pricey, but in my opinion, it's the best and freshest lobster in town. Tons of green onions, seasoned well, fresh meat, and lots of lobster roe. (5/5) Service was good, and they didn't automatically add a mandatory tip for a large party. The total came out to around $364, which is pricey, but the food was phenomenal. Parking - Valet only, but they have street parking in front. I parked on the street since there were plenty of spots on a Wednesday, but I assume it gets busy on weekends.

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Newport Seafood Restaurant
Newport special crab on egg noodles
Newport special crab on egg noodles
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Bistro Na's - seafood - Updated July 2026

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