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The Dock - The Dock, Newport Beach, CA

The Dock

4.9
4.9
2059 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
THE DOCK located in NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA requires a valid credit card to book reservations online via OpenTable or call 949-673-3625 to provide your credit card. 24 hr cancellation fee policy. The Dock reserves the right to cancel your reservation if reservation is not CC guaranteed. VOTED TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ORANGE COUNTY 2022 and TOP 100 in the US in 2019 and 2023 BY OPENTABLE. Our waterfront covered patio dining and every seat has a bay view, with an infused contemporary American menu. Outstanding wine list and custom craft cocktails.
Reservations are recommended.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-3625
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Pablo Quiroz
  • Catering
    Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    29th & Lafayette Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,059 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Best Overall

  • Orange County

    Best Food

  • Orange County

    Best Service

  • Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Best Overall

  • South Orange County

    Best Food

  • South Orange County

    Best Service

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • South Orange County

    Best Value

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dock delivers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "exceptional" food, "amazing" service, and a "charming, intimate" setting by the water in Newport Beach. Known for "beautifully plated" dishes and "impeccable" service, it's a "hidden gem" perfect for special occasions. Patrons praise the "outstanding" staff, especially Eric, for making every visit memorable.

2,059 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my wife and kids out for Valentines dinner on a beautiful Saturday’s night. We had a great time. The food and view were amazing. We can’t wait to go back.

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  2. Steven

    VIP

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food, service, ambience. The Dock is a star among stars and I highly recommend to all.

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  3. Robin

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences we have ever had and we've dined around the world. Exquisite food coupled with Eric our server who enthusiastically described each dish. We were so taken care of. The wines were very memorable as well. It was a special occasion for us, but we will be back for "ordinary" occasions now too. Can't wait!

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  4. henry

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best halibut I’ve ever had.it was delicate and moist.wonderful sauces that went with it. Very small and charming setting on the harbor. Sound level allows personal conversation.

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a great experience at The Dock. It’s a very unique venue on the dock of the marina. Water taxis and boats were quietly floating by. We had a great table right on the edge. We enjoyed a nice dinner. The food was unique and plated artistically. My wife had the little gem salad, and I had the beet salad. We shared the grilled octopus—everything was perfect. I’m not a huge octopus fan, but waitstaff recommended it, so we tried it—very impressive. I had the fillet and my wife had the halibut—both were outstanding. The best part of the night was dessert. We had the bread pudding and chocolate lava cake. They were both prepared with care and skill. The homemade ice cream was divine. The bread pudding was off the charts—I’m not a fan of bread pudding but this was other worldly. We had a great experience. The vibe was a little old school for us, no music and crowd had more life experience than us. Drinks were ok, and service could have been more attentive.

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  6. Elaiza

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love this restaurant! Best food, best service, best intimate setting in Newport Beach

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  7. Mike

    VIP

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is expensive and you get what you pay for. Beautiful setting, lovely meal and the bread pudding is perhaps the best desert in Orange County.

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  8. Kevin

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was divine, we enjoyed both the exquisite flavor as well as the impeccable presentation. Every member of the staff was cordial, pleasant, polite, and helpful; elevating our experience to far above what was expected.

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  9. Cara

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock was truly the most magical dining experience either of us have ever had. The most charming, intimate & beautiful experience. You equally feel like you are in a hallmark movie + having dinner at a friends home. The food was PHENOMENAL - soup, octopus & fish of the day as the notables. Tiffany, Frankie & every other staff member we spoke with were absolutely wonderful. I almost want to gatekeep this place but I can’t not share how wonderful the experience was. We will absolutely be back!!!

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  10. Kathryn

    VIP

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening Food is outstanding and the ambiance amazing Great birthday celebration for my girlfriend

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FAQs

The Dock is rated 4.9 stars by 2059 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Dock

2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    29th & Lafayette Avenue
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pablo Quiroz
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-3625
  • Catering
    Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.
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