A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Nobu Newport Beach. Lido Marina Village · Japanese / Peruvian fusion — The global flagship's harbour outpost, famous for Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño. Two-story space with indoor and outdoor…
The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific. Lido / Rhine Canal · Pacific seafood / American — Built in a 1921 working fish cannery on the Rhine Canal, The Cannery is Newport's most storied seafood house. Alfresco patio dining with luxury…
The Dock. Cannery Village / Rhine Channel · Contemporary American / seafood — Rated #1 in Orange County on OpenTable, The Dock offers every seat a bay view from its covered waterfront patio. The…
Malibu Farm Newport Beach. Lido Marina Village · Farm-to-table / California — The celebrated Malibu Farm brand's first Orange County location, best known for organic, locally sourced brunch and lunch plates — kale-apple…
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar. Fashion Island / Newport Center · Upscale American steakhouse / seafood — A sophisticated coastal steakhouse with prime cuts, king crab, and lobster tails paired with an extensive wine program.…
Sugar 'n Spice. Balboa Island · Ice cream / local sweets — The 75-year-old originator of the chocolate-dipped frozen banana — Newport's most iconic street snack, made famous well beyond Orange County. A visit to…
JOEY Newport Beach. 453 Newport Center Dr · 4.8★ (4,543 reviews)
The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove. 15 Crystal Cove · 4.6★ (4,143 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Zinqué (ZINQUÉ). Lido Marina Village · French / Californian bistro — French-inspired all-day café and wine bar with waterfront terrace seating. Known for charcuterie boards, natural wines, and a relaxed…
Rose Bakery Cafe. 3536 East Coast Hwy C · 4.5★ (1,192 reviews)
Haute Cakes Caffe. 1807 Westcliff Dr · 4.5★ (597 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Fable & Spirit. Lido Marina Village · Modern pub / New American — Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026 — Chef David Shofner's inventive pub menu (12-hour Kurobuta porchetta, roasted cauliflower with green harissa) delivers…
Lido Bottle Works. Lido Marina Village · California coastal / wine and craft beer bar — Michelin Guide-recognized for its farm-to-table small plates, small-batch beers, and premium wines. The seasonal menu prioritizes…
Bluefin by Abe. Newport Coast / Crystal Cove area · Fine Japanese / omakase sushi — Chef Takashi Abe's Michelin-starred restaurant melds classical Japanese technique with subtle European influence. The illuminated…
Rusty Pelican. 2735 West Coast Hwy · 4.4★ (3,241 reviews)
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific. 3010 Lafayette Ave · 4.5★ (1,624 reviews)
Splashes Restaurant. 1555 S Coast Hwy · 4.6★ (1,249 reviews)
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. 455 Newport Center Dr · 4.5★ (1,342 reviews)
Five Crowns. 3801 East Coast Hwy · 4.5★ (1,110 reviews)