My best friend and I went out for lobster rolls we've been waiting to try this place for a while…read moreand I was quite happy with our choice Luke's lobsters it a very small little place but don't be scared they have a back patio area with plenty of seating away from the busy street They serve the lobster cold and seasoned I personally love a hot lobster rolls but I still very mugged loved the lobster roll the amount of meat and seasoning was great Food comes out pretty quick and they bring it out to you if your sitting in the back area they make sure you get your food so don't worry

Nice to finally see a Luke's Lobster showing up in OC. We've been trying to see to visit this…read morelocation in Las Vegas but it's so cool to finally try it out. This place is located in balboa island, located in a tiny hut. However, there was plenty of seating behind the hut! They also bring the food to you. If this is your first time, definitely order the trio so you can try all the rolls. At the end, we loved the crab roll the best. What makes Luke's lobster great is their seasoning, which is very unique. The bread was almost like brioche and very buttery. Our only complaint was that the lobster in the lobster roll was a little bit overcooked. However everything else was delicious. Service was nice and sweet. The ones behind the counter were really helpful. We'll definitely be back soon.

We were amazed when our server, Victoria, told us she had only been there for 3 weeks. She was so…read morefriendly, so professional and attentive, we thought she had been there far longer. Would be a 3 star for us if not for the service. Her and her assistants at the table made our night. Food was good, and while I realize we were in Newport Beach, we felt it was overpriced. My wife's chicken and mushroom pasta was almost $40. Prices were so high, I had a steak tartare appetizer for my entree. The quality of the food was excellent.

With great food, service, and live music, Bayside has been one of my favorite go-to Sunday brunch…read morespots with girlfriends for years. We especially enjoy their bottomless mimosa option for $15 (ask for Larry for the best service). I recently went for their Golden Happy Hour for the first time. The bar bites were delicious, the $10 cocktails were refreshing, the live music added to the ambiance, and the sunset view provided the perfect ending. Will definitely go back again.

Heard they have the best lobster roll in the nation so of course, the little food critic that I am…read morehad to come check this place out for myself. They give you the option of either a 4oz or 6oz, priced at $34 and $49. It's a Connecticut style roll made with buttered lobster on a toasted brioche bun. It also comes with a side of fries and you can choose your choice of seasoning, "Chef's way" or "Maine style." The roll is pretty expensive but honestly worth it in my opinion because of how much lobster they pack into it. The brioche bread was perfectly toasted. The lobster was fresh and buttery without making the bread soggy, even after pouring extra melted butter on top. This is definitely the best lobster roll I've had.

The manager is very, very rude. I asked him very nicely if he could turn on baseball on one of many…read morethe TVs they have, and he gave me some attitude and didn't do it. Also, he was extremely rude to my father when he was trying to pay via InKind. He claimed that they were not using InKind anymore and couldn't take our InKind payment, even though they were still on the app. The reason why we went here was to use our InKind benefits, which were available here according to InKind. He then claimed that it was my father's responsibility to contact InKind about this issue and that it was our problem??? No accountability at all from the manager. Grow up. The food is pretty good. Our waitress was also great. But there are major issues besides that.

We got the chef's table calamari, grilled artichoke, and two oyster shooters to start our day…read more never had a calamari like this, the toasted sourdough bread was the perfect flavor and dipping sauce. seated at the bar, since it was just my boyfriend and I but if you want to catch sun or sunset facing beach. If you want to catch beach view come with party of 3 or more. They wouldn't sit my boyfriend and I facing the boardwalk. So we just sat at the bar The vibe is chill here, love Newport ! But prepared for parking madness lol

Came back to Fly N Fish because it was a while Since our…read morelast visit which was great. This time around was mixed reviews. The wife ordered the sea bass with shiitake mushrooms and unfortunately it was cold and the fish did not have the freshest taste. I tried it to make sure and that was the case. Luckily the saving grace was the Mahi Mahi sandwich that I ordered and it was perfect. The fish was perfectly cooked and the Mrs ordered that as well. Server was kind and switched the dish for us. Place Is always crowded in the evening. Will come back and try it again sometime.

10/10 def coming back . Jason was our server and he was excellent, he gave us great recommendations…read moreand on top of that we were celebrating our anniversary and without telling him, he overheard our conversation and brought us a special treat to celebrate and make this moment more magical.

Ocean 48 came highly recommended from a colleague, but they truly exceeded my expectations…read more Starting with the ambiance- the restaurant is absolutely beautiful and staff were all excellent. We started with a drink at the bar where the bartender made good conversation/jokes and one of the best spicy skinny margaritas I have ever had. My husband was also very happy with his old fashioned. When our table was ready, we weren't quite done with our drinks and the hostess carried them to our table for us (nice touch!) We were sat in the pool room, which was stunning. Our waitress was very personable and attentive, yet gave us enough space to enjoy our dinner. The food was not rushed- they gave us time to enjoy our drinks and bread/appetizer before bringing the main course. The food was incredible. Unfortunately I didn't get great photos as we were enjoying our meal, but we had the Rhode Island calamari, new bedford sea scallops, bone-in ribeye, corn crème brûlée (so unique!) and the au gratin potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. For dessert they brought us the ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake with a "Happy Anniversary" message. The manager even hand wrote us a card congratulating us on 13 years of marriage- again, such a nice touch to make a memorable experience. I cannot wait to visit again and try other dishes. Thank you for a very special anniversary dinner!

Nicest group of people!! This is the best place to get fresh seafood hands down…read more Thanks for being amazing!

Best selection of fresh seafood in town! Very knowledgeable staff, they are always willing to…read moreshare their advice and expertise. Locally caught and exotic options.

Came to celebrate my cousin's 21st birthday with all the family & friends last night and it was an…read moreamazing experience. I would like to thank the staff for letting us rent out the place and providing excellent service for all 50 of us. My uncle spent almost 15k that night! Shout out to him for hosting! The beautiful interior strikes a nice balance of upscale and coastal vibe, with a modern design that feels welcoming. We were seated by the harbor with views of the ocean and yachts. It was stunning and love the natural light coming down on us as the sun was setting. It definitely felt like a movie scene. Lowkey tip: Parking is limited so get valet next door for $6. On the preselected menu, there were appetizers and then three types of entrees to choose from. My gf got the Chilean Sea-bass, I got the Filet Mignon with risotto, and my sister got the Crispy chicken dish. Everything was a 5/5, but my meat was a bit charred on the surface. It was still medium rare just how I like it, so it's still juicy. The Sea bass was soft and tender. The meat just melts on your mouth like butter. So good.As for the drinks I got a whiskey sour and it was tasty. My gf got the sunset cocktail, which tasted like a refreshing grapefruit. We also got a couple Caymus bottles from Napa that we brought over and it was bold, a bit tarty, and very smooth to drink. I forgot how much corkage fee was though. The whole night was fun and filled with good talks and laughter. Birthday girl had fun! It was splendid, indeed. The nice woman who served our side of the table was so fast and efficient. Im just amazed by how remembers all that stuff we wanted to order without asking twice. Brain capacity is at large, lol. Service was excellent. You guys gotta come and try if you haven't yet!

Visited Shorebird for the first time recently. The food was okay, not the best, but I do want to…read morevisit again and give it another try...the atmosphere makes me want to love it so badly! Starting with parking, this is Newport so you need to be aware. There's an underground parking structure right to the left of the entrance (if your car is pointed towards the marina). Shorebird validates at the hostess stand, valid 2 hours. Atmosphere is great. It's clearly a more upscale (but casual enough) brunch spot on the marina. The decor is beautiful and high quality but not overly done nor overly extravagant. Can imagine the vibe leaning more formal in the evening because it does give "ocean club with the lights on" during the day. Menu items all sound and look delicious but the execution is slightly off. An example was with the lemon ricotta hot cakes - gorgeous in photos and such a great idea on flavors but they had a horrible bitter aftertaste that made them really hard to eat (about 1/4 way in I couldn't do it). Similarly the meatballs looked delicious but the meatball itself was not nearly as flavorful as it looked and sounded on the menu. Passion fruit margarita (zero proof) tasted like passion fruit flavored sparkling water. Was definitely a miss for us. Will try again and order different items, but honestly not sure another visit could make up for the disappointment and get this in my top 5. If it wasn't for the location, they would get my business once and I'd never look back...

True classic marina spot. Being right on the water sets the tone immediately. We had some of the…read morelargest oysters I've ever seen, super fresh and worth it. The Nashville hot fried chicken sandwich was juicy, loaded with avocado and pickles, and hit exactly how you want it to. Washed it all down with a beer while watching the boats pass by, perfect Sunday setup. Service was great. They stayed on top of beer refills and cleared plates quickly without interrupting the flow. The ambience is hard to beat. Sitting right on the water with that marina view makes the whole experience feel relaxed and easy. One of those spots you can hang at for a while and not feel rushed.

I will start with the positive- the staff was friendly Now…read morethe not so great- 1- The steak mashed potato martini. It was a cool idea. The steak would have been better if cut into medallions. It was a very messy chop on the steak, and two of the piece looked as if being held by a string. Also the steak lacked flavoring. 2- The clam chowder had a nice flavor, however we had to send it back three times because it was not even warm. Each time they brought it back out it had a light steam coming off the top, but as soon as we took a spoon on to eat it was barely warm. The fourth bowl came out where the bowl itself was warm and the soup was a bit more on the warm side. I like soup that is it perfectly warm to almost a bit hot you need to blow on it. I questioned if it was exactly safe to eat at the temperature it was being served. 3- The hot chicken sliders and fries. The chicken was warmish. My son felt it was safe enough to eat, but with hesitation. The fries were cold to touch. He ate it all because he was hungry and didn't want to wait for it to be redone. 4- The French onion soup. The flavor was very tasty, but again like the clam chowder was not very warm. The food needs help. I feel like all this food was precooked and just sitting under a warmer. It did not taste like it was freshly prepared and served immediately. It was not busy so not sure why all food was cold to barely warm. Total bill was around $100, and I left there upset at paying that amount for food that was not worth it. I don't like leaving a restaurant and regretting eating out. Such a horrible feeling.

such a great spot and happy hour is the best in town! Allison was the best and made us feel at home…read morewith our little girl. see you guys soon!!

Harborside restaurant is an old-school dining establishment right at the end of Newport Bay. It has…read moreits charms. The place has limited free paring for guests, but you can park at the nearby lots for a small fee. The place is well run and clean and provides excellent views of the harbor. Service was excellent, always attentive and friendly We came for lunch and they have a weekday happy hour menu until evening which was very convenient. Their happy hour menu is great for snacks and appetizers. Highly recommend the onion ring tower. Great app to share. The Tuna tacos were average and nothing special. Their menus offer a variety of offerings primarily around seafood (duh!), but they do offer non-seafood protein options as well for those not a fan of seafood. Drinks they have a full menu and bar so feel free to order what you like I opted for an old-fashioned which was delicious, not too weak, not too strong either. For food, I went with the swordfish. As someone who eats a lot of tuna and salmon at home, when I eat out, I tend to prefer white fish. Swordfish is perfect as it has a "steak-like" preparation and very filling. This one was cooked very well, the rice pilaf has a nice flavor to it and the veggies are cooked just right. Next time I'd ask for the fruit salsa on the side as it doesn't do much for the dish. Other popular dishes our party got was the seafood pasta and definitely check out their daily specials

I wasn't sure what to expect of this place, but it did NOT disappoint!…read more We walked in on a saturday night, and even though the place was packed, our wait was only about 10 minutes. Service was good, staff was friendly, and the vibe was definitely "rockin" ... TVs were playing the game and there was lots of chatter and movement throughout the restaurant. The meal starts with warm tortillas and butter, which was a nice touch as not many places do this anymore. We ordered: - corn ribs - still bomb even without the cotija - Seafood boil, which our 10 y/o devoured! - fish, shrimp and chips - they definitely seasoned these - warm lobster roll - very good, but i did wish there was veggie sub for fries (they could have done rice and beans but I kept the fries) Come for flavorful food and a good time! Your hands will probably be a mess, so maybe not a first date. We left nothing but shells and will definitely return!

The service was great, the location is amazing, but the food was basic and not as good as expected…read morefor a well known seafood spot. It was late morning early afternoon when we went, so maybe the cooks were not completely geared up in the kitchen yet. The crab portions were small, and the garlic butter sauce was bland. I had to order extra butter on the side in hopes that it would add more flavor.