I have eaten at Gulfstream before but my meal this time was inedible. The menu said Ahi Tuna on a homemade bun which was good although there was only half of a bun! What I got was ground tuna that had a crust and it was pretty much raw-- no flavor. I took maybe 4 bites with a little sauce and then I got a whiff of a fishy smell and had to stop eating it. I should have said something to the waitress but I thought I was too picky!I know people like creamy coleslaw but too much mayo!! Gulf Stream needs to update their tuna entree to describe what you will actually be served!! I will go back but will stick with the salads. read more

While it has long been a neighborhood staple, I only recently discovered it through fellow food lovers. Even on a midweek evening, the restaurant was buzzing, and the staff noted it gets significantly busier as the weekend approaches. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between upscale and casual comfort. While the entire staff is welcoming, the bartenders truly steal the show. They are incredibly attentive, managing to provide lightning-fast service to bar guests while flawlessly crafting drinks for the main dining room. The menu offers an excellent surf-and-turf mix, catering to both adventurous diners and those seeking elevated casual classics like burgers and sandwiches. I opted for the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, which were excellent. Seared beautifully on both sides to highlight the crispy breadcrumbs, they were packed with fresh, generous portions of crab. The serving size is incredibly filling; honestly, a single crab cake could easily make a meal. When I wasn't thrilled with my initial choice of coleslaw, the bar staff didn't skip a beat, swiftly swapping it out for a side of delicious whipped potatoes. I'm surprised Gulfstream wasn't on my radar sooner, but it is a superb spot with a great vibe and a friendly crowd. I learned it's part of a larger, highly regarded restaurant portfolio, and I will definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu. I suggest that you make a reservation or arrive before 5:00 PM to snag a prime seat at the bar! Enjoy. read more

Gulfstream - Lump Crab Cakes - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Booked one of our favorite spots in NPB for my husband's birthday dinner. We had a 6:30 reservation so popped in a little early to grab a drink at the bar. We ordered two dirty Tito dirty martini's from Talia and explained how we prefer them made. Talia understood and delivered the perfect martini's. Super friendly and very attentive. For dinner, our server was Sara who was very good. Very attentive and never left us waiting for service. We started with the grilled artichokes which are only available in season. We love the aioli dipping sauce. I ordered the Mustard Barbecue Beef Ribs with Cole slaw. These fall off the bone ribs are so delicious! I love the mustard sauce. The Cole slaw is made with mayo, just the way I like it so I really enjoyed my meal. $37 My husband ordered the Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon with broccoli and mashed potatoes. He said the salmon was cooked perfectly and the flavor was outstanding. $38 We also ordered a side of the French fries. Served hot and crispy. Yummy. $8 Just a note, Gulfstream has gone cashless. Gulfstream continues to be one of our favorite dining spots in the NPB area and has never disappointed us. read more

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Came for our one year marriage anniversary and everything was just perfect! I love hillstone group and live across Houston's. It's basically the same menu with maybe 1-2 different items. GREAT wine selection, loved the sancerre Grilled artichokes are a must , instead of the Hawaiian they just and a prime ribeye but still so good , 4 instead of 5 stars because the sole was just meh, it was breaded and was kind of starchy . Not my cup of tea , I like a plain flaky sole . Oysters were yummy if you don't like grit or grain in them, very smooth. read more

What isn't there to love about a Hillstone? The service is always top tier, and you can always expect to have an incredibly rich meal and delicious drink. On this visit, we stopped in for cocktails on the patio, but then decided to put our names down for a table to grab a meal. We split the mango salmon salad (incredibly fresh), and a couple of other sides. On past visits, I've been fortunate enough to have tried the clam chowder. All I can say is that you need to order it. read more

Gulfstream - Mango salmon salad - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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One of our favs. Mustard beef ribs with wild rice. Also cheeseburger with fries. The crispy fish sandwich is also good, just not available on Sundays. Oysters good when in season. All are yummy and good flavor. Kitchen looks organized and seems to run like a well oiled machine. Waitstaff are friendly and helpful. Verdict - yes, do try this place and come back often! A well established resto that has a good ambiance and good crowd to boot! read more

Gulfstream - Burger - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My favorite place to get oysters, fries, and a MARTINI! Their crisp martini is the absolute BEST martini I've ever had in my life. Absolute heaven. 10/10. I will make the trek to OC just for Gulfstream at the drop of a hat, just tell me what time! read more

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We had a small girl's dinner here and from start to finish it was such a positive experience. Emily is that definitely that girl. She was such an excellent server, and we wished she could sit with us and join us for dinner and drinks. Great service + great food all around. We ordered the biscuits, clam chowder, ribs, dover sole, caesar salad, fries, coleslaw, and lime meringue pie. For drinks the paloma (not on the menu) is a great choice. Less sweet and refreshing. I think we could've done without the pie. But the rest of the food was very tasty, presentation was clean, and service was quick, not rushed, and all around it was such a treat. Interior was pretty and there was a dim lit vibe which is much appreciated. read more

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Amazing location- right on PCH with easy parking behind in the plaza, very nice vibes outdoor (a bit too dark for my liking indoor). Smoked salmon appetizer was amazing , but salad was a disappointment- super super pricey, insanely large pieces of bread and just not interesting for being a $26 salad (with additional charge for proteins). If it's any indication of their main entrees, I would not recommend coming here for the food . Service was ok- friendly but they were very eager to clean up immediately (at times before we even finished, and we had to ask them twice to slow down) probably to get the crowds moving. read more

Gulfstream - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Apparently, I haven't been to this location in a while -- Wow, didn't expect to see an entirely different restaurant! I love the dimmer lighting, the variety of seating options: tables-&-chairs, booths, half booths -- far more attractive and intimate than their previous design, as well as the nice bar area. Lovely ambiance at night. We started with their comfort-food-worthy Heavenly Biscuits (served with butter & honey), followed by their generously-sized Iceberg Wedge -- with option for complimentary Bacon ($21). Hubby was pleased with his 'Knife and Fork Ahi Tuna Burger, with Fries option ($25). I thoroughly enjoyed my Rotisserie Chicken ($28), tender and plump, with its savory pan juices; however (my fault for not fully reading the menu; having ordered it numerous times at other Hillstone Group restaurants, I didn't read past "Rotisserie Chicken... with wild rice...), I didn't expect a cold-&-tangy side dish (my preference would have been something warm & savory). Our finale: their Ice Cream Sundae ($15) with a sauce boat of hot fudge! The entire staff was wonderful from the start: from the friendly-&-accommodating host desk to the support staff delivering orders and refilling waters. They demonstrated impressive teamwork. We had the absolute pleasure of being served by Erin, who was sweet-and-personable, professional, knowledgeable on their menu items, with the perfect amount of attentiveness (not too much or too little), and (surprisingly especially on a Friday night, yet greatly appreciated) completely unrushed service. Fabulous evening and experience, making Gulfstream a place I desire to return to, again. read more

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Another perfect lunch at Gulfstream. Everything was fantastic as always. Chicken and burger both on point. Service best of the best and crisp martini my favorite. Tres leches is a must and nothing beats the outdoor vibes for a Sunday lunch! read more

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like everyone Hillstone restaurant, you can only expect a next level dining experience here. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambiance. came here last night, got the trout, salad, and a bunch of sides. can't speak highly enough of this place read more

Food: is delicious. Sometimes a 4/5 sometimes a 5/5. Today was a 4/5. The clam chowder and curry shrimp were okay. Service: always great. Ambiance: always great. Patio seating was refreshing and the heaters worked great. read more

Gulfstream - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We dined at Gulfstream on a Friday night. Jackie was our server and she provided excellent hospitality during our dinner. The restaurant was busy and it's a little on the darker side. The noise level was moderate. We started off with the Heavenly biscuits and house salad (we requested to add bacon) for our appetizers. The biscuits were really good with butter and honey. The salad was so tasty and full of egg and bacon. I haven't had Catalina dressing in years so it was nice to have the salad served with it. For our entrees, we ordered the ribeye steak and shrimp dish. I had my eyes on the New Orleans shrimp but on the night we dined in, it was served as a Thai style with a mix of red and green curry and cashews. The flavor had a slight spicy kick to it but overall the dish was very tasty. The steak was served with a sauce on the side that complimented it well. For dessert, we had the hot fudge sundae. It was a huge sundae served with a generous serving of hot fudge. I look forward to dining here again. read more

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4/2/2026- Gulfstream (Newport Beach) This was easily one of the best service experiences I've had in a very long time--10 out of 10 across the board. From the moment we sat down, the entire staff was on point. Friendly, attentive, and incredibly professional. It wasn't just our server--there were multiple team members consistently checking in to make sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling intrusive. That kind of coordinated service is rare. One of the standout touches was the martini service. We ordered dirty martinis with blue cheese olives, and when we got about halfway through, our server returned with fresh, chilled martini glasses and new olives, then poured the remaining drink into the fresh glass. That level of attention to detail is classy and something you don't see often. The oysters were outstanding. I'm not usually a fan of Pacific Northwest oysters, but these were excellent--deep-cupped, clean, and packed with oyster liquor. Add a little cocktail sauce and they were some of the best West Coast oysters I've had. For my main course, I had the Dover sole. It was good, though not quite at the same level as everything else. That said, the coleslaw was excellent and rounded out the plate nicely. Prices are what you'd expect for a quality Newport Beach restaurant--on the higher side, but completely justified given the experience. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience, driven largely by truly exceptional service. I would absolutely come back. read more

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有些人，有些事，錯過了就真的回不來，人生有時候最令人惋惜的，不是你做錯了什麼，而是你什麼都沒做～ 好友推薦的這一家在newport的海鮮店，說他們的蟹餅非常好吃，隔兩天的星期一中午，行動力很強的格格就衝過去了，結果他們中午居然不賣蟹餅，真的令人生氣，生氣，不過這家店在 Newport 一定非常受歡迎， 星期一中午12 點過後居然幾乎全滿，有點令我驚訝， 他家的Biscuit 好吃 ，殼殼湯好喝，主菜我的魚跟朋友的牛肉都無可挑剔，這次唯一不好喝是他家的 Mocktail, 那杯有點浪費錢，我們點的是比較貴的 主餐， 還有很多中午的special , 價格更便宜，後來朋友說這家是Houston餐館集團的分公司，價格算公道， 環境優雅，地點又好， 生意會強強滾是正常的~ read more

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I would go repeatedly just to get the grilled artichokes. It was my first time there and I liked the ambience. The service was excellent.

I've been wanting to take my parents to a Hillstone restaurant and for my mom's birthday we came to celebrate her special day. What a special and spectacular restaurant to enjoy a meal. The wait was two hours long but we grabbed a drink at the bar, my mom who doesn't drink often loved the grape cocktail and I really loved the signature martini. Everything was done with attention to detail and it showed. The food was delicious and we had zero complaints. Crab cakes were plump and filling, the shrimps were massive and had lots of flavor, the trout was just ok, but the star of the dinner was the fall off the bone ribs! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Everyone was friendly and helpful from the hostess to our server. They have a corking fee for wine but they discounted it since they were a little late seating us. The restaurant is beautiful and we think it would be fun to come back and sit on the patio with the fire pits. Biscuits are out of this world! Highly recommend the curry shrimp and Cesar salad too. read more

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Crab Cakes 1000/10- this is one of my favorite dishes ever and honestly the best crab cakes I've ever had! If you know me or have been following this account for a while then you'd know this is my favorite dish and favorite restaurant. These crab cakes have actual jumbo lump pieces of crab in them and they're so buttery without that fishy sort of taste that some places have. It comes with a side of coleslaw but I always get the emerald kale cashew salad as my side instead and it's my favorite salad ever! It's made with a peanut sauce that's perfectly balanced, and the salad is dressed just right - not too heavy or light. I absolutely love the crunch of the cashews in the salad which adds perfect texture. Heavenly Biscuits 10/10- made with rosemary, these biscuits are perfectly buttery and flaky. They are so delicious and best when served piping hot straight from the oven. They're amazing with butter, and honey is at every table specifically for these biscuits since they're such a popular appetizer. The rosemary adds this perfect herbal note without being overwhelming. Tres Leches 10/10- this happens to be my favorite dessert also! We always get the tres leches without the whipped cream and caramel and it's absolutely incredible. I love how it's completely drenched in that sweet condensed milk - it makes every bite so moist and rich. The cake itself is so light and airy, and it just absorbs all that amazing milk mixture perfectly. Lemon Meringue Pie 10/10- this was so good and I'm completely obsessed with the graham cracker crust! It's buttery and has that perfect crunch. The lemon filling is the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy - not too tart but still bright and fresh. The meringue on top is fluffy and light, and it really makes the whole dessert perfect. Everything at Gulfstream was an absolute 10/10 tonight! This has been my favorite restaurant since I was 10 years old, and I love so many of their dishes, but these all happen to be my absolute favorites. They executed everything perfectly as always. The service, vibes, and food are consistently stellar every single time I come here. There's just something so special about this place that keeps me coming back over and over again! Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

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Who doesn't love a good Hillstone? Though, this is probably my favorite. Perfect for brunch, never leave without being full satisfied yet not sluggish. Smoked salmon and the ruby star salad are some of my favorites here. Get the oysters if you can! So fresh. read more

Service is on point. Food is good and the little biscuits are heavenly Occasionally they are out of certain foods but that is because they only serve the freshest products. read more

This is has been my favorite restaurant all my life even when it was The Cowboy. It's beautiful inside, cozy, warm, elegant, and the lighting is relaxing. I love the patio seating, the bar, and the booths. The trout dip is a must have. They have taken it on and off the menu, but it's always a must. When it was off the menu, they would still make it. Their oysters are exceptional. They used to make very nice thin shoestring fries that I would chow down and order a plate of with whatever I got. I miss those delicious crispy shoestring fries! Bring them back!!! Their fish burger is always A+! I had a vegetable chopped salad and it's always delicious. Their dressing has a nice touch of mustard. So the recipe on this has changed a tad which is always fine. I just miss the large beans instead of the macadamia nuts. Were they lima beans? They used to also make a buttermilk fried chicken I would add to this salad that was out of this world. Bring this back too!! I like how they are adding the peas to this salad now, but the original was unparalleled. I'll be a life-long diner here. :) read more

Gulfstream - Chopped Vegetable Salad - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The food was delicious. We had half a dozen Oysters , Wedge salad, Rib-Eye and the Heavenly Biscuits. Which with some fresh fruit and cream could be dessert. Are server was great and on top of everything we needed. It was a packed house at 5 pm on a Friday evening. With as big as it is and as many people they fill in the beautiful building it didn't feel crowded or loud. We are going to be coming back for sure. Great job Gulfstream! read more

Gulfstream - The front of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I've now visited Gulfstream three times, and I'm officially making this my go-to spot for holiday dining with my loved ones. The atmosphere is exceptionally classy and elegant--you really want to dress to impress when you visit. Everything I've tried has been 10/10, from the expertly crafted cocktails to the perfectly prepared dishes. My favorite dessert is their chocolate hot sundae with Godiva chocolate--truly one of the best versions I've had anywhere. Each item is beautifully presented, indulgent, and thoughtfully composed. The aesthetic of Gulfstream is refined and sophisticated--it's the perfect blend of luxury and modern elegance, like if an expensive cigar and a high-end champagne had a beautifully curated experience. The space feels intimate yet vibrant, perfect for special occasions or a stylish night out. Even when the restaurant is busy, the service is professional, attentive, and warm, which makes the entire experience feel effortless and enjoyable. I absolutely love coming here and can't wait to celebrate the holidays in this gorgeous space. Highly recommend for anyone seeking exquisite food, drinks, and an elevated, memorable evening read more

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Good food, atmosphere, and service. We stopped in for a late dinner after a holiday party and were seated right away. We enjoyed the Ruby Red Trout with Crispy Rock Shrimp and lemon butter sauce, and the Mustard BBQ Beef Ribs, both served with slaw. Several items on the menu were tempting, but these won out. read more

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I have to update this review to a Five-star +++. Last night my husband and I dined in the bar section and the service was so amazing, the staff are so attentive and friendly. We had a lovely red blend wine with the grilled artichoke appetizer- it was the best we have ever had- plus the chopped vegetable salad with the signature cheeseburger-all 3 were absolutely yummy! I forgot to take photos because I was too busy eating and before I knew it, there was nothing left on my plate, lol! read more

Possibly the best service that I've had in any restaurant recently! Well, I was surprised to hear of it , I also appreciated a maximum of four parties per reservation, making our experience feel more private and intimate. I had the oysters. Either outrageously good biscuits with a very nice pour of moderately priced Chardonnay. Yes, they do have the more pricey types, but I went to discover the ambience and a bit of the food and was pleasantly surprised (as were my friends). Call early for reservations. read more

Gulfstream - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

FOOD- Since this is the main reason for checking any eatery out. I have many friends and clients who rave about this place do my husband and I met for a weekday lunch date. We ordered the biscuits, and as all reviews state they are very good. The tall and petit tower of flaky dough is pretty to look at and heavenly to taste. Served with cold butter and a local honey to accompany. I wish the butter had been room temp or whipped. The cold butter does now spread easily. Artichokes were char grilled with spices on them. They were good and came with a Remoulade. This was more of a grainy mustard concoction. I love mustard but this was too grainy and vinegar tasting for the artichokes. We had to try the oysters. They were delicious! I wish our server knew where they came from or the name of them. Main course Dover sole came very lightly breaded. It was delicious! It came with a tartar sauce that was reminiscent to the artichoke remoulade. Too much Dijon grain mustard. Side was coleslaw which was bathed in a sauce. Not to our taste. Ahi Tuna Burger came on a bottom bun with tomato, iceberg lettuce, red onion & thousand island dressing. The ahi is chopped and comes on a perfect round patty. There is no top to this burger which I found strange. It comes with fries or slaw. I would order the fries since the coleslaw is too wet for my liking. Not on the menu but since I had read about it ordered the Tres Leches cake. Divine and big enough to share with 2-4 at your table. It comes with fruit, whipped creams and Carmel drizzle. Show stopper!! Service was nice. Our server was professional but not exceptional. She knew the menu to what was on it but didn't really know the food. When I asked about the oysters she repeated what was in the menu. As I understand oysters, have a region there from and the name given to them to distinguish from different oysters. But perhaps I'm wrong.? When asked about the tuna burger she repeated the condiments but not how it is plated. My biggest complaint would be she put our entire order in at one time. All the appetizers came out at once and our entrees came before we finished the appetizers. It was a cluster of dishes. It gave a "turn and burn" feel to our lunch. The best service and touch is the genuine welcome the Hostess gave us. I especially appreciated when we sat down her asking if we would like something to drink. We ordered water which came in a small chilled glass. LOVE this touch. Ambiance is elegant, fun and BUSY! The open kitchen is a great feature. Overall a nice lunch spot at Fashion Island. read more

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Didn't know gulstream is part of hillstone group and we love hillstone so we were excited to try this place out! We got their biscuits, which were really good, their grouper sandwich, beef ribs and seared ahi tuna salad. Everything was really tasty cooked very well! The beef ribs were really tender and had a good amount of meat on them! Service was great and took care of us really well. Would definitely love to go back and try other things on the menu! read more

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We had the best lunch today at Gulfstream, and I have to give a huge shoutout to Ashley G for making the experience so special. My mom and I stopped in for lunch, and from the moment we sat down Ashley was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive. She made us feel genuinely welcome and took such great care of us the entire time. It is rare to come across someone whose energy can completely brighten your day, but Ashley absolutely did that for us. She was thoughtful, personable, and made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. Great service like that makes all the difference. Thank you, Ashley, for turning a simple lunch with my mom into such a memorable afternoon. We will definitely be back! read more

Gulfstream - Artichoke - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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We had lunch at GulfStream today and really enjoyed our meal. I loved the fish sandwich and the heavenly biscuits. My husband liked his kale & chicken salad but felt like it was too dressed (even though he asked for light dressing). read more

Gulfstream - Gulf Coast Fish Sandwich, kale & chicken salad - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My girlfriend and I popped in here after work for the first time and sat at the bar. The food and service were top notch! I ordered the crab cakes and kale salad. Both were delicious!! No fillers with the crab cakes! Delicious!! I'm definitely visiting again!!! read more

Gulfstream - Crab cakes and kale salad with cashews! - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Our whole experience with Gulfstream this latest visit was fantastic. Service was great, manager was great, food was great...You never know what you are going to get at Gulfstream, but it was refreshing not to encounter one snobby employee- from the hostesses to the server to the manager- we were really impressed. Sure love the smoked salmon- you cannot beat it. read more

Great "locals" spot! Stopped by Friday night for date night dinner with my husband, we didn't have any reservations, but the wait wasn't bad and the staff was very accommodating. Sat at the bar area. We tried the biscuits, the order comes with two biscuits, butter and honey. They're amazing. We also have the short ribs with coleslaw. Also amazing.. My husband had trout and I was also really good. They have a full bar. There's TVs playing sports. By the way,I did not know that in the front of the open kitchen area, they have first come first serve seating, bummer next time.. now I know. The sitting at the bar area is so reserved. You can't just go in and sit down. They have a beautiful patio area to dine as well. read more

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I came here for dinner and absolutely loved everything. I especially think that the biscuits in the vegetable salad is great. I also got the sold over which was very fresh and buttery. The two desserts were also great and it's a perfect size to share for the table. The service is fantastic, and the ambience is nice as well. read more

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Came to Gulfstream right at opening for brunch and was extremely disappointed. Our party of 7 (5 adults and 2 kids) were not seated because, according to the hostess, they can't seat more than 4 people at a time and don't have a capacity for larger groups. I even asked if we could split the party into 2 tables close to each other and she said no. We ended up going to another nearby restaurant that was happy to accommodate us. Very frustrating experience as they are definitely not welcoming for families or larger groups. read more

ambiance and service was great! food was good but not amazing. our favorites were the oysters, biscuits and caesar salad. read more

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Birthday celebration and great food and experience! Excellence salmon dinner and great salads. Will definitely be coming back to try their beef ribs! read more

Went here for date night tonight and had phenomenal service (shout out to our server Riley, really great experience!) The food here is always good, the wine even better but I think the service sets Gulfstream apart from the rest. Staff is always friendly, attentive, great recommendations, and helpful. We enjoyed a full meal and have leftovers for tomorrow cause the portions are so generous. Gulfstream is our staple OC restaurant and we'll definitely be back! read more

Gulfstream - Jumbo shrimp - New American Near Me - Newport Beach, California