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Newport Beach Pier
Fishing pier
Scenic pier popular for fishing & ocean views, convenient to beach & nearby shops & restaurants.
4.70 (16.5K reviews)
3
Bluewater Grill
Seafood restaurant
Local chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.9K reviews)
4
Baja Sharkeez
Restaurant
Lively bar & restaurant with simple Mexican fare plus lots of margaritas & a popular happy hour.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.7K reviews)
5
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Italian restaurant
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.6K reviews)
6
Mutt Lynch's
Restaurant
Bustling hangout serving breakfast, American & Mexican fare, plus a full bar with iced beer mugs.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
7
Lighthouse Cafe
Restaurant
Airy eatery with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering eclectic American eats, a deck & bay vistas.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.3K reviews)
8
Billy's At The Beach
Seafood restaurant
Island-inspired seaside spot with patio bar, offering a diverse menu, tropical drinks & live music.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
9
Gulfstream
Seafood restaurant
American eatery & bar for daily seafood specials & cocktails in a modern, marine-themed space.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
10
Dory Deli
Deli
Oceanfront sandwicherie also serving burgers, beer & wine in airy digs with an open patio.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
11
Cabo Cantina
Mexican restaurant
Relaxed local chain with Mexican fare & margaritas, plus multiple TVs & live sports screenings.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.1K reviews)
15
Muldoon's Irish Pub
Irish pub
Restaurant serving Irish cuisine like corn beef & cabbage amid live music, a fireplace & patio.
$$ $$
4.60 (981 reviews)
16
Nobu Newport Beach
Restaurant
👍 My husband and I went for a date on a Thursday evening in January. We were seated right off the water and had a lovely view (I worried it would be too dark to see anything but it was all quite visible). We were seated between two heat lamps so the temperature was pleasant.
We had planned to go with...
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4.30 (889 reviews)
17
El Cholo
Mexican restaurant
Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.
$$ $$
4.30 (889 reviews)
19
The Winery Restaurant
Steak house
Breezy eatery with patio seating & harbor views featuring Californian cuisine & a global wine list.
$$$ $
4.60 (841 reviews)
20
Classic Q
Sports bar
Long-standing sports bar & pool hall pairing its games with pub grub & booze in a TV-adorned space.
$$ $$
4.30 (830 reviews)