Grilled octopus, kampachi crudo, rotisserie porchetta.
Barely a week old, this dazzling newcomer is already proving itself to be a serious player. 2816 Lafayette Road, 94, īest Modern Bistro - Fable & Spirit Scratch kitchen. The restaurant’s private dock is literally attached to the dining room. If you like to turn heads, arrive in your (secretly rented) Duffy boat. 3432 Via Oporto, 94, /circlehookfishcompanyīest Place to Dock a Boat - The Dock Brunch is where it’s at. Review: The 7 best butcher shops in Orange Countyīest thing I ate: This ramen in Fountain Valley could start a laksa revolutionĬritic’s Notebook: When readers critique the critic, 2021 editionīest thing I ate: This pizza in Mission Viejo defies conventionīest Fish and Chips - Circle Hook Fish and chips. 3107 Newport Blvd., 94, Related Articlesīest thing I ate: Orange County’s 20 best dishes of 2021, ranked 3417 Newport Blvd., 94, īest Taqueria - Chihuahua Cerveza Locally brewed Mexican lagers and tacos. Just great, old-fashioned tamales, enchiladas, wet burritos and crispy tacos. 3010 Lafayette Road, 94, īest Old-School Mexican Food - Carnitas La Villa No frills. For the ultimate power lunch overlooking the harbor, go here. 630 Lido Park Drive, 94, īest Luxury Seafood - The Cannery When date night calls for seafood, go here. Although the dining room desperately needs a revamp, the seafood is always fresh and uncomplicated: crab cakes, lobster roll, grilled swordfish and pan-seared sand dabs. Wood-roasted chicken, wood-grilled steaks, Texas-style chili, fried chicken, enchiladas, chicken pot pie … 417 30th St., 94, īest Casual Seafood - Bluewater Grill Crab cakes, lobster roll, grilled swordfish. 506 31st St., 94, īest Take-out - Arc Butcher & Baker One of Orange County’s best chefs cooks the food, wraps it in beautiful packaging and lets you take it home (or to the beach or yacht) and get all the credit. 1080 Bayside Drive, 94, īest Coffee Shop - Alta Genuinely superb coffee roasted fresh in small batches every morning. Ask for a table by the fireplace on the patio. 311 Marine Ave., 94, īest Patio Dining - Sapori Ristorante and Pizzeria Here you get two restaurants in one: an authentic Naples pizzeria on one side a terrific trattoria (and off-menu veal chop) on the other. 829 Harbor Island Drive, 94, īest Gastropub - Royal Hen Although there’s been a revolving door of chefs over the years, the basics here remain unchanged: a stellar burger, hand-cut fries, always-great mussels and highly affordable wines.
211 Marine Ave., 94, īest Milkshakes and Fries - Galley Cafe There are exactly two reasons to come to this vintage diner: malted milkshakes and hand-cut, twice-fried french fries.
Blissfully classic French cookery via the Swiss Alps: steak tartare, onion soup, coq au vin, creme brulee… 217 Marine Ave., 94, īest Gourmet Junk Food - Crocker’s Hot dogs, corndogs, chili cheese fries, Frito pies, cheesecakes and cherry pies, with only enough seating for about six people at a time. Where to eat in coastal Newport Beach: The ultimate guide – Orange County Register Close MenuīALBOA ISLAND / BAYSIDE DRIVE / PROMONTORY BAYīest Alpine Bistro - Basilic A true hidden gem with only a dozen tables.