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Louie's by the Bay, Newport Beach, CA

Louie's by the Bay

4.7
4.7
1458 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Louie’s by the Bay is a modern Italian steakhouse located on the waterfront along picturesque Mariners Mile in Newport Beach. With a 180-degree view of Newport Bay, a warm elegant design, and exceptional service, Louie's brings an unparalleled dining experience to Newport Beach. The restaurant is the latest addition from Ron Salisbury of El Cholo and The Cannery. The menu features authentic charcuterie and antipasti, unique pastas, prime steaks and chops, classic Italian desserts, and a truly exceptional wine list. Open for dinner nightly, with a lively and late-night cocktail scene. A presto!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 720-1800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cesar Hernandez

What 1,458 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Louie's by the Bay offers an "excellent" dining experience with its "beautiful atmosphere" and waterfront location. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and "delicious food," including standout pasta dishes and steaks. The ambiance is "cozy" and ideal for celebrations. Consistency in service and quality makes it a "highly recommended" choice.

1,458 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great food! Waiter was very friendly and relatable. Food was fresh and extremely tasty. Everything we tried on the menu was very good!

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  2. David

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Excellent food, ambiance, and service. Thank you!

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  3. Sharon

    VIP

    Orange County

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service. Fish was outstanding!

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  4. patricia

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the atmosphere is great for date night.

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  5. Iris

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and great food. Staff was excellent.

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  6. Joan

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great food and the waiter was excellent!! I’ve been there 4 times now and had something diffrent every time, the food is excellent!!

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  7. Jay

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating our daughter’s anniversary. Corey was an excellent waiter and made us all feel special.

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  8. Blake

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. Great location and highly professional staff. Food is excellent. Always a solid choice.

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  9. angela

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! It’s consistently very good

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  10. Randy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    2.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Louie's needs help in the kitchen. Our experience was not reflective of the high prices. The El Cholo Marg was the highlight of the evening.

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FAQs

Louie's by the Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 720-1800.

Louie's by the Bay is rated 4.7 stars by 1458 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
19:00
Booked 30 times today

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Google Map for Louie's by the Bay

2801 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking. The fee is $7.00.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cesar Hernandez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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