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    Restaurants in Newport Beach

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    Bourbon Steak Orange County, Newport Beach, United States
    1Restaurants

    Bourbon Steak Orange County

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    315

    Bourbon Steak Orange County at Monarch Beach Resort is the Dana Point choice for a client dinner or milestone celebration. The tableside lobster pot pie, A5 Wagyu, and an ocean sunset view justify the spend. Bar seating is walk-in and serves the full menu, making it a late-evening option with no reservation required.

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    Fable & Spirit, Newport Beach, United States
    2Restaurants

    Fable & Spirit

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    250

    Fable & Spirit holds the Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025 — making it one of Newport Beach's clearest value cases for serious Californian cooking. At the $$ price point with easy reservations, it delivers Michelin-vetted quality without the fine-dining commitment. Book a week out for weeknights, two to three weeks for weekends.

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    Bello by Sandro Nardone, Newport Beach, United States
    3Restaurants

    Bello by Sandro Nardone

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    210

    Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) make Bello by Sandro Nardone Newport Beach's most consistently credentialed Italian option at the $$$ tier. The room is compact and composed, the kitchen delivers reliably, and moderate booking difficulty means you can plan 1–2 weeks ahead rather than months out. Book for a weekend lunch or sit-down dinner when you want Italian that takes itself seriously without tasting-menu stakes.

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    Marché Moderne, Newport Beach, United States
    4Restaurants

    Marché Moderne

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    210

    Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024–2025) make Marché Moderne the strongest case for French dining in Newport Beach at the $$$ tier. The room is calm and conversation-friendly, and weekend brunch is a better entry point than most visitors realize. Book 2–3 weeks out for weekend slots — this one fills.

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    Sushi ii, Newport Beach, United States
    5Restaurants

    Sushi ii

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    210

    A Michelin Plate holder for 2024 and 2025, Sushi ii is Newport Beach's most recognized Japanese counter at the $$$$ tier. Book at least two to three weeks out — this is not a walk-in venue. Come in person; the counter experience is the point, and the food does not justify the price once you take it off-site.

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    21 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, United States
    6Restaurants

    21 Oceanfront

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    100

    21 Oceanfront sits directly on Newport Beach's waterfront at 2100 W Oceanfront, making it one of the more straightforward reservations in the area for a proper celebratory dinner with a view. Booking is easy by Newport Beach standards, which gives it an edge over harder-to-get coastal tables. Best suited to couples, small celebrations, and visitors who want a destination seafood dinner rather than a casual boardwalk meal.

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    Basilic, Newport Beach, United States
    7Restaurants

    Basilic

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    100

    Basilic is a neighbourhood restaurant on Balboa Island's Marine Avenue with a European sensibility and a loyal local following. It's best suited to repeat Newport Beach visitors who want a quieter room than the waterfront competition. Pricing isn't published publicly, so confirm costs before booking — but the atmosphere and address make it worth the extra step.

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    Dory Deli, Newport Beach, United States
    8Restaurants

    Dory Deli

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    100

    Dory Deli on W Oceanfront is Newport Beach's counter-service answer to the Peninsula's overpriced sit-down scene. Walk-in format, beachfront location, and an honest deli proposition make it the practical call when you want a quick, no-fuss meal without a reservation or a steep bill. Best in summer as an alternative to crowded sit-down waits nearby.

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    El Mercado Mexican Kitchen, Newport Beach, United States
    9Restaurants

    El Mercado Mexican Kitchen

    Newport Beach, United States

    Points

    100

    El Mercado Mexican Kitchen on Balboa Island books easy and suits casual Newport Beach dining without the lead time or price pressure of the harbor's bigger rooms. Counter seating is worth requesting if available. A practical choice for explorers who want Mexican cooking in a compact, neighborhood setting — and one of the more accessible options on Marine Ave.

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