Shorebird Newport Beach

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   Saline

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Arturo was amazing! He made our dining experience memorable.
   

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   Alyssa

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   I made a reservation 3 months early and requested a table on the patio near the water and listed the allergies for the table to inform the kitchen staff ahead of time. When I got there, the lady tried seating us near the bar. I reminded her that we requested a table on the patio closest to the water. She said it was not a problem and that they had a table ready there. We get to the patio area and there were two open tables available and instead of sitting us at one of those tables, she sat us inside next to the employee door. We decided just to sit where she sat us, not a big deal. When the waiter came, I informed him of my allergies and was told there wasn’t many options that accommodated my allergies. After order food, the waiter came back two times (after having written down my allergies) asking what the allergies were. I appreciate him being thorough but he wrote it down two times and still did not have my three food allergies correct. Once we got the food, we were disappointed with the portion size and the flavor of the food given how expensive the food is. The skirt steak was flavorless, the chicken tacos were mediocre at best, the asparagus was burnt, and the fries tasted like Carl’s Jr. The one item that had great flavor and we actually enjoyed, believe it or not, was the Smoked Ketchup. If you are gluten free, nut free, or allergic to avocado, I would highly recommend skipping out on this place, unless you enjoy salmon or sword fish.
   

   Shorebird Newport BeachResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Alyssa, we always do our best to accommodate seating requests. However, waterfront tables are highly requested and never guaranteed. Yesterday was an extremely busy day, with every table turning over multiple times. While we strive to honor requests, final seating is based on availability at the time of arrival. Our team confirmed your allergies multiple times to ensure accuracy and safety, which is standard practice to prevent any risk. While we offer a variety of options for dietary restrictions, we understand that individual preferences vary. Regarding portion sizes and flavor, we stand by the quality and value of our ingredients. Almost all guests enjoy our menu and overall experience, as reflected in the overwhelming number of positive reviews we receive.
   

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   Omar

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant deserves 5 stars. Top service, excellent food, excellent ambiance.
   

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   Paul

   Palm Springs

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a perfect evening Great food, server was awesome
   

   Shorebird Newport BeachResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Paul, We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect evening at Shorebird Newport Beach! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service excellent. Thank you for your kind words and high rating. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Shorebird Team
   

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   Erica

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One word - Amazing!!! I’ve been here weekend and weekday. Foods were excellent every time and the service was outstanding ! Definitely will recommend to friends and family! And the ocean view is beautiful!
   

   Shorebird Newport BeachResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Erica, We're thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience at Shorebird Newport Beach. It's fantastic to know that our food and service consistently meet your expectations. We're also delighted that you appreciate our ocean view. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Shorebird Team
   

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   AnnaBeth

   Orange County

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Karisa was an amazing server and everything was great!!!!!
   

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   Shorebird Newport BeachResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Anna! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Shorebird Newport Beach. We strive to provide excellent service. We noticed your rating on value and we appreciate your honesty. We hope to see you again soon! Best, The Shorebird Team
   

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   Andrew

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great views & great food. Our favorite spot for date night in Newport. Highly recommend!
   

   Shorebird Newport BeachResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Andrew! We're thrilled to hear that Shorebird Newport Beach is your go-to spot for date night. It's fantastic to know that you enjoy our great food and views. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable meals! Best, The Shorebird Team
   

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   Cathy

   VIP

   Orange County

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my second time here, first was for brunch during the holidays and it was fantastic! Last night was for dinner to celebrate my son’s birthday. Dinner was good but our appetizers were not that great. The deviled eggs were great during brunch but not so much during dinner. The meatballs were hard and burnt and the chocolate cake dessert was also hard. Other than that our server was pretty good and we enjoyed everything else.
   

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   Marguerite

   Orange County

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great evening celebrating my niece. Skirt steak was delicious and highly recommended Avocado fries were very yummy and unique Our waitress was on point and sweet. Thanks for a great evening!
   

   Shorebird Newport BeachResponded on 4 February 2025

   Hello Marguerite, We're delighted to hear that you had a great evening celebrating your niece at Shorebird Newport Beach! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our Skirt steak and Avocado fries - highly recommended by you! We're also thrilled that our waitress met your expectations. Thank you for choosing us for such a special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experience! Best, The Shorebird Team
   

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    Aimee

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    The rating is truly due to the FOH ladies and our server, Chandler. They were the least welcoming, only providing bare minimum service. They came off very dry with little effort on customer engagement. I came to celebrate my birthday, which was mentioned in the reservation, but never acknowledged. Chandler could not even produce any bit of conversation, outside of taking our order, to allow us to mention a celebration, so it was not worth it. Overall, I would recommend Shorebird for the food, drinks, and ambience. Our server assistant was very attentive and checked on us often during a very light mid-afternoon service. When we left, the bartender was very friendly and gave us the brightest send off. If service was on par with these two, I would definitely give a higher rating.
    

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