Olea Newport Beach

4.8

2153 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook located in Newport Beach. OLEA, named for a genus of trees that flourish in warm and tropical regions throughout the Mediterranean region.
Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality that are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails. We use the best possible ingredients and techniques to ensure that every drink served is an experience. Only fresh fruit and hand-squeezed citrus juices are used every day. We use premium spirits and pour all of our sodas and mixers from bottles. At Olea we take great pride in the Art of the Cocktail. Cheers!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 287-6807
Website
http://www.oleanewportbeach.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Jared Cook

Location
2001 Westcliff Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Area
Newport Beach
Parking details
Parking located behind the restaurant.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have medical conditions. Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and milk. For more information, please speak with a manager.

STARTERS

House Made Sugar Pumpkin AgnolottiUS$19.50
truffled goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, crispy sage, brown butter.
Freshly Shucked Oysters on the Half Shell
champagne & tarragon mignonette, horseradish cocktail sauce
Fried Green Tomato with Fresh BurrataUS$18.00
crispy serrano ham chicharonnes, pickled onion, hazelnut romesco, oregano oil
Hand Cut Herb FriesUS$9.00
salt, pepper, garden herbs
Warm Artisan Rosemary Focaccia BreadUS$8.00
whipped honey butter
Fresh Jumbo Lump Blue Crab CakesUS$36.00
meyer lemon-caper remoulade, toasted pistachio, shaved fennel and granny smith apple salad
Smoked Idaho Trout DipUS$16.50
cucumber, fresh dill, crostini
Baked Skillet of Mac & CheeseUS$15.00
crispy chicken skin topping
Sweet & Spicy Frenched One Bite Chicken WingsUS$19.00
calabrian chili honey, pickled cauliflower, smoked blue cheese buttermilk dip
Crispy Kurobuta Pork Belly with Cast Iron Roasted Brussels SproutsUS$22.00
garlic honey, apricot mostarda, candied pecans

SALADS AND SOUP

Add Grilled Jidori Chicken Breast $11 Add Grilled Salmon $16

Organic Butter Lettuce & Herbed Goat CheeseUS$12.00
california almonds, baby heirloom tomatoes, champagne-dijon vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, white anchovies, crispy capers, shaved parmesan, tijuana vinaigrette
Chef's Daily Bowl of Soup
seasonally inspired and made from scratch
Organic Baby Iceberg Wedge SaladUS$16.00
smokey blue cheese, applewood bacon, cherry tomato, pickled onion, sherry buttermilk dressing

Entrees

Chef's Nightly Special Selection
Chef hand selects one fish and one meat special each night
Wild Caught Alaskan HalibutUS$45.00
sea salt roasted fingerling potatoes, lacinato kale, fava beans, toasted pistachios, preserved lemon butter.
Crispy Jidori Chicken Schnitzel With Maitake MushroomsUS$29.50
pumpkin spaetzle, romanesco, baby rainbow carrots, meyer lemon & basil emulsion
Grilled Canadian SalmonUS$36.00
organic italian farro, market vegetables, watercress, charred citrus & coriander gastrique
45 Day Aged Bone-In Ribeye SteakUS$64.00
smoked blue cheese mashed potatoes, heirloom vegetables, wild mushrooms, bone marrow bordelaise
Revier Ranch Filet MignonUS$65.00
melted garlic & creme fraiche potatoes, broccolini, champagne bearnaise
Cabernet Braised Prime Beef Short Rib & House Made Herb Pappardelle PastaUS$37.00
roasted cippollini onions, charred cherry tomatoes, creamy horseradish pesto, ricotta salata
American Wagyu BurgerUS$24.00
extra sharp white cheddar, applewood bacon, pickled onion, roasted tomato, butter lettuce, secret sauce, challah bun, herb fries
Organic Farmer's Market Vegetables & House Made Herb Pappardelle PastaUS$27.00
forest mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fava beans, pecorino-romano, parsley pesto, aged balsamic vinegar
House Made Giant MeatballUS$29.50
blend of american wagyu beef, jidori chicken, duroc pork, herb pappardelle, spicy pomodoro, pecorino- romano

SWEETS

Dark Chocolate Chunk & Fromage Blanc CookiesUS$13.00
peanut butter cup gelato, spanish peanut crumble
Apple Butterscotch CobblerUS$13.00
bourbon honey ice cream.
Espresso MartiniUS$16.00
vodka, licor 43, kahlua, bourbon cream, espresso
Seasonal SorbetUS$10.00
fresh berries

What 2,153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Orange County
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South Orange County
American
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Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olea Newport Beach is celebrated for its "amazing food and top-notch service." This local gem offers a "cozy, Napa-style environment" and "phenomenal" dishes like the short rib pasta and lamb chops. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it a perfect spot for special occasions and repeat visits.

2,153 Reviews

B
Barry
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my girlfriend for a birthday dinner last night and I am happy to confirm all the reviews that state the ambiance, service, and food quality is all great. We were greeted upon arrival and they asked wished a happy birthday before immediately seating us. Dimmed lighting with candles on the table in a cozy environment. We really enjoyed the food, and in truth I booked it based on the reviews for the pork belly as it's one of her favorites and it did not disappoint. Our server was friendly and attentive, the cocktails were great and all at a reasonable price. As we live close by, I wonder why it has taken us so ling to visit.
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L
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chilean Sea bass perfection with lemon butter sauce. Accommodated my dietary needs.
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Kerri
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, our dining experience was superb. We sat on the patio and were extraordinarily warm. Heaters worked very well and we were very comfortable. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Everyone smiling and greeting us making us feel right at home. Our meal was incredible as usual. The chicken schnitzel is my favorite item on the menu. We had the apple cobbler for dessert and shared brussels sprouts and a wedge. Every bite was amazing. Can’t wait to come back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. They remembered our anniversary and brought us some ice cream. Thank you for everything.
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Erica
VIP
Orange County
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best service ever. The ambience is great, and the food is awesome. The salmon was moist and delicious. The waygu burger was juicy and the french fries hot and tasty. The jidori chicken was crunchy and awesome. Will go back soon!
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Roger
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was bland on all four dishes that we ordered. We also got two appetizers, which were not overly impressive. Too many other choices in Costa Mesa and Newport beach for bland boring overpriced food. Ambience was cool, but plenty of cool ambiences elsewhere to be found. Will not be back
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Julie
VIP
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Annual New Years Eve dinner did not disappoint. Service was impeccable… restaurant was decorated festively and all the staff was accommodating. Food is high quality as always.
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Susan
VIP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit. Not sure why the reviews are so good. We found the food less than amazing. The caesar salad was watery and the rest of the meal lacked flavor. Very disappointing. Everything else was great!
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patty
VIP
Columbus
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu was different but everything was great! Loved some non traditional options and everything we ordered was great
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Curt
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our dinner last night at Olea very much. Service, cocktails and food were outstanding. We will definitely return.
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FAQs

Olea Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 287-6807.

Olea Newport Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 2153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2001 Westcliff Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

Area
Newport Beach
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Parking located behind the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jared Cook
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.oleanewportbeach.com/
Phone number
(949) 287-6807

Featured in

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Olea Newport Beach

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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American Wagyu Burger

STARTERS

House Made Sugar Pumpkin AgnolottiUS$19.50

Freshly Shucked Oysters on the Half Shell

Fried Green Tomato with Fresh BurrataUS$18.00

Hand Cut Herb FriesUS$9.00

Warm Artisan Rosemary Focaccia BreadUS$8.00

Fresh Jumbo Lump Blue Crab CakesUS$36.00

Smoked Idaho Trout DipUS$16.50

Baked Skillet of Mac & CheeseUS$15.00

Sweet & Spicy Frenched One Bite Chicken WingsUS$19.00

Crispy Kurobuta Pork Belly with Cast Iron Roasted Brussels SproutsUS$22.00

SALADS AND SOUP

Organic Butter Lettuce & Herbed Goat CheeseUS$12.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Chef's Daily Bowl of Soup

Organic Baby Iceberg Wedge SaladUS$16.00

Entrees

Chef's Nightly Special Selection

Wild Caught Alaskan HalibutUS$45.00

Crispy Jidori Chicken Schnitzel With Maitake MushroomsUS$29.50

Grilled Canadian SalmonUS$36.00

45 Day Aged Bone-In Ribeye SteakUS$64.00

Revier Ranch Filet MignonUS$65.00

Cabernet Braised Prime Beef Short Rib & House Made Herb Pappardelle PastaUS$37.00

American Wagyu BurgerUS$24.00

Organic Farmer's Market Vegetables & House Made Herb Pappardelle PastaUS$27.00

House Made Giant MeatballUS$29.50

SWEETS

Dark Chocolate Chunk & Fromage Blanc CookiesUS$13.00

Apple Butterscotch CobblerUS$13.00

Espresso MartiniUS$16.00

Seasonal SorbetUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Olea Newport Beach offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Olea Newport Beach restaurant rated?

Is Olea Newport Beach currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

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