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Louie's by the Bay, Newport Beach, CA

Louie's by the Bay

4.6
4.6
1417 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 41 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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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 1,417 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Louie's by the Bay offers a captivating dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and breathtaking views of Newport Bay. Guests frequently praise the "beautiful ambiance" and the attentive staff, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While prices can be on the higher side, the quality justifies the expense.

1,417 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Don’t know if Sunday night was an “off” night but the food was not good. Short ribs were very tough. Chicken Marsala had a very pungent taste; I rarely return food but this dish was really bad. Very disappointing— we’ve eaten at Louie’s a few times in the past and it was fantastic, but not this time. Service was great, as before.

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  2. Tina

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for Saturday brunch. It was a gloomy day so it wasn't busy, but we were ok with that as we had 2 babies in our party. Service was exceptional and food was great with good portions and good value. Get the warm bread basket, it was so good. Beautiful restaurant with a beautiful view of the marina, we'll for sure be coming back again soon.

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  3. James

    Orange County

    112 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken Parmigiana is outstanding Caesar salad needs more dressing

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  4. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, atmosphere was top notch, but our server Andy really hit a home run. He was incredible. He was so helpful, so charismatic and fun. We will be back just for him.

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  5. John

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good and plentiful. Service was spot on, and ambience was fantastic.

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  6. kathryn

    Orange County

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Louis is perfect from the valet to desert. Stanley our server always is amazing, personable and professional. Louie’s is always my first pick to celebrate or just enjoy the Newport crowd.

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  7. Brian

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant! The food,service, and the views are outstanding!

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  8. Daylon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening. Andrew knocked it out of the park with recommendations and service. The rest of the staff was on point. Food and beverages were very good.

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  9. Diane

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food , service , and ambiance are always excellent and this visit was no different. All in our party enjoyed our food and we were attended to well by our wait staff. Excellent experience

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service should be better. Attitude of the server was not great.

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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 4.6 stars by 1417 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
22:30
Booked 41 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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