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A photo of RH Ocean Grill at RH Newport Beach restaurant
1. RH Ocean Grill at RH Newport Beach
4.6
Exceptional(519)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 342 times today
The RH Ocean Grill is located on the rooftop of RH Newport Beach, The Gallery at Fashion Island. Enjoy a menu of seafood and caviar specialties, along with a selection of signature salads and classics from our hearth. Dine in a year-round skylit garden with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers, a cascading center fountain and panoramic views of the California coastline.
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2. Ocean 48 - Newport
4.9
Exceptional(824)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 179 times today
The Ocean 48 menu is designed with fresh seafood and quality ingredients in mind. The Mastros provide ultra-grade seafood, salmon, lobster, crab, oysters and more. Much of the menu is served a la carte, letting each guest personalize their experience. Ocean 48 is seafood reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere specializing in world-class seafood & great steaks. Different than anything we have done in the past, the fine dining atmosphere blends dramatic and intimate settings. At the core of Ocean 48 is chef sourced, highest graded sustainable fresh seafood from around from the world, enhanced with unique and interesting appetizers and side dishes that go beyond the traditional seafood menu. Newport's best seafood & romantic restaurant.
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3. Nick's Newport Beach
4.8
Exceptional(176)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 124 times today
We are committed to being among the best in the industry, operating friendly, relaxed, comfortable restaurants for all guests.
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4. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
4.6
Exceptional(758)
Price: Expensive
• American • Irvine
Booked 62 times today
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations perfectly meshes upscale and casual dining with an expansive whiskey selection and unique offering of American comfort food. It offers high energy, open spaced concepts to promote a lively dining experience. With the rustic industrial aesthetic, brick metal and barrels are prevalent in the space. One of its most coveted attractions is the famous whiskey room, that houses hundreds of whiskies from several countries. From high end whiskies like Pappy Van Winkle, to a shot of Jameson with a Coors Light, there is something here for everyone's taste; and Bosscat prides itself on being this type of environment. Each season new flavors and recipes are brought into the kitchen. The culture and staff are encouraged to foster the fun and unique dining experience they so strongly emulate. Bosscat is open all week for lunch and dinner. Happy hour is available on weekdays, and a fun, boozy brunch menu is available on Saturdays and Sundays.
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5. Paseo
4.3
Awesome(253)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Anaheim
Booked 34 times today
From the heart and mind of Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, the Downtown Disney® District’s newest authentic Mexican restaurant blends cultural legacy with the present day. Enjoy delicate, rich flavors blended together with zest and spice over an inspiring meal with friends and family.
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6. Rothschild's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1754)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Corona del Mar
Booked 21 times today
Rothschild's has been the cornerstone of Corona Del Mar for over 40 years. It has been family owned since early conception and has become a place where our customers and staff have come to call home.
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7. Centrico
4.2
Awesome(125)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Anaheim
Booked 21 times today
From the heart and mind of Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, the Downtown Disney® District’s new open-air Mexican restaurant and cantina is the perfect gathering place. At Céntrico, create memories over the vibrant flavors of outstanding specialty cocktails and authentic dishes inspired by Chef Carlos’s childhood in Mexico.
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8. Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio
4.5
Awesome(1619)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Anaheim
Booked 33 times today
Building on two decades of tradition, Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio is a fun, casual and modern celebration of the Gulf and Pacific coasts.Reimagined in 2023, Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio brings a vibrant California-fresh energy and approach to our menu, dining spaces, and outdoor patios, while staying true to the heart of New Orleans.The updated concept and design intentionally weave in California's light and inviting vibe, drawing inspiration from the vibrant sunsets on the Gulf and Pacific coasts. Each dining room showcases a unique story, color palette, and decoration. Outdoor patios are lush, shaded and inviting - the perfect perch for people watching.Chef Darrin Finkel’s all-day menu features New Orleans fan favorites and coastal cuisine highlighting fresh, grilled Gulf and Pacific seafood, meats, and vegetables. The contemporary menu pairs perfectly with an expanded wine list from California vintners, and seasonal, seaside-style
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9. The Quiet Woman
4.6
Exceptional(1582)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Corona del Mar
Booked 15 times today
Serving Dinner Tuesday - Saturday from 5 pm. Music Tuesday & Wednesday 8 - 11. Thursday. Friday. Saturday 9-12:15
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10. Lighthouse Cafe
4.3
Awesome(585)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 16 times today
A beautiful waterfront restaurant located in the heart of Marina Park on Newport Beach's Balboa Peninsula. With indoor, outdoor and roof top deck seating with unobstructed views of Newport Harbor. Marina Park offers a family friendly walking park, kids play area, fitness circuit and a 120 foot boat dock. For large groups, feel free to call the restaurant!

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