Best Family Style Restaurants in Newport Beach

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1. JOEY Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(344)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newport Beach

Booked 298 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. In the heart of Orange County’s luxury shopping destination, Fashion Island, JOEY Newport Beach is an opulent oasis. The space features a gallery wall highlighting several hand-picked local artists and a unique Bocci light installation. Boasting 9,367 square feet, it includes an open patio which features a bar and retractable sections of roof, providing coverage and the ability to open to the day or evening sky. A large-scale outdoor fire pit offers guests an inviting lounge area, this space is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of well-deserved champagne fireside after a day of shopping.

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2. Louie's by the Bay

4.7

Exceptional(1445)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Newport Beach

Booked 41 times today

Louie’s by the Bay is a modern Italian steakhouse located on the waterfront along picturesque Mariners Mile in Newport Beach. With a 180-degree view of Newport Bay, a warm elegant design, and exceptional service, Louie's brings an unparalleled dining experience to Newport Beach. The restaurant is the latest addition from Ron Salisbury of El Cholo and The Cannery. The menu features authentic charcuterie and antipasti, unique pastas, prime steaks and chops, classic Italian desserts, and a truly exceptional wine list. Open for dinner nightly, with a lively and late-night cocktail scene. A presto!Join us for Bottomless Sparkling Brunch!

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3. CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2783)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newport Beach

Booked 95 times today

CUCINA enoteca is located on the west side of Fashion Island, Orange County's most sophisticated retail experience. Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of a rustic farmhouse.

4. Lemon & Thyme

4.8

Exceptional(82)

Price: Moderate

• American • Costa Mesa

Booked 7 times today

Lemon & Thyme Costa Mesa Is proud to bring you an exceptional dining experience that celebrates the rich tapestry of flavors around the world.

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5. The Plot - Costa Mesa

4.8

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian • Costa Mesa

Booked 12 times today

The Plot team is led by Jessica and Davin Waite, who have been at the forefront of San Diego's culinary scene for over a decade. The duo has earned a loyal following for their inventive and sustainable approach to seafood and plant-based dishes, gaining the attention of critics and culinary innovators far and wide as well as accolades including being named San Diego Magazine’s “Best New Restaurant of the Year” in 2020, VegNews’ “San Diego’s Best Vegan Restaurants” in 2022, and Tasting Table’s “20 Best Restaurants in San Diego” in 2023.The Plot in Costa Mesa is located in The Camp, a sustainably focused center that highlights unique local businesses. Parking can be a bit tough at The Camp, depending on the time of your visit. In addition to parking in the main lot, Randolph Ave. is another option. Customers can walk through Camp Out into The Camp. Also, Valet service is available in the main lot. The price is $8. Valet is available Thursday through Sunday.

6. AnQi

4.5

Awesome(1894)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Costa Mesa

Booked 51 times today

AnQi Gourmet Bistro & Noodle Bar serves a unique twist on California Vietnamese Cuisine, with favorites like Filet Mignon Potstickers and Miso Black Cod, as well as items from their Award-Winning Molecular Menu.

7. LSXO

4.8

Exceptional(1413)

Price: Moderate

• Southeast Asian • Huntington Beach

Booked 28 times today

Behind an unmarked door adjacent to the wine room, guests are transported to District 1 (China Town) in Saigon via Blackhouse’s 28-seat restaurant-within-a-restaurant, LSXO. A spinoff of the Little Sister brand (Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach & Downtown Los Angeles), LSXO is love letter to the culture, heritage, and lineage of Vietnam (Vuong’s relatives hail from the region). While Little Sister is known for its French Vietnamese menu, LSXO follows the same Southeast Asian inspiration with a more refined feel. “There is no signage for LSXO—you can spot the entrance of it tucked into a section inside Bluegold, but you’ll have to know it’s there. While Bluegold is light, bright, and airy, LSXO is its darker, edgier little sister,” says Vuong. “Both restaurants operate out of the same kitchen, though the menus are completely different. LSXO offers straight-up, honest, home-style Vietnamese cuisine—the type of food I grew up eating with my grandparents in the San Gabriel Valley

8. Benny & Mary's

4.5

Awesome(385)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Irvine

Booked 37 times today

Please join our restaurant, the home of Benny and Mary, world travelers with diverse menu items, and acquired decor. Featuring eccentric cuisine and craft cocktails, (including a wide selection of spirits and wine) served in our various spaces from our full-service bar and cocktail area to our picturesque Library featuring our bookcase and high ceiling chandeliers. We are hosting a party every lunch and dinner, and you're invited!

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9. Maggiano's - South Coast Plaza

4.7

Exceptional(8053)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Costa Mesa

Booked 156 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's South Coast Plaza and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Conveniently located five minutes from the John Wayne Airport, 15 minutes from the beach, and a short walk from premium shopping, our South Coast Plaza location has much to offer. Visit us at 3333 Bristol St. and book your reservation today!

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10. Little Sister - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(1233)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Irvine

Booked 74 times today

East-Meets-West dishes that inspire and evoke a feeling of being welcomed into Chef Vuong's home. Little Sister's menu showcases Chef Tin's take on one of the more interesting and rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia.Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences. The menu is continually and progressively evolving, reflecting inspiration and the seasons. Chef Tin curates the restaurant's wine and beverage program with a focus on intriguing labels, both domestically and from around the world.

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Maria P.VIP
Orange County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We had a lovely dinner. The food was amazing and our server Juan was excellent and very enthusiastic. We started with the beet salad, then had the octopus, truffle tagliatelle and airline chicken. We finished with the espresso créme brulee. What a pleasant surprise to find this gem of a restaurant! We will definitely go back. I highly recommend this special restaurant.
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Lemon & ThymePrice: Moderate• American• Costa Mesa
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4.8
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marciVIP
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5 stars I haven’t been and thought for a last minute change of plans it would be fun to try- 60th birthday for 3 of us- they put us in a nice booth- we had cocktails and appetizers our server recommended and our lovely server Lexi set us up with a full size complimentary dessert to celebrate It was perfect - the Hummus and lettuce wraps were delicious Super fun way to celebrate our friend! We will be back!
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JOEY Newport BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Newport Beach
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4.7
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Danielle
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Tanner was a fantastic server! He was friendly, gave us extra attention for our anniversary, and gave great recommendations. The food was perfect (as usual), and we so appreciate the bartender recreating my husband’s favorite drink from an old menu - the black manhattan.
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CUCINA enoteca - Newport BeachPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newport Beach
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4.7
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Eric
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great vegan spot inside a space that I can only describe as a yurt. Brunch menu was great, highly recommend their take on a biscuits and gravy!
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The Plot - Costa MesaPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian• Costa Mesa
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4.8
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Michael
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
First time diner, fantastic experience only comment on the food was the penne pasta with shrimp a bit heavy on the pesto. Other than that we really enjoyed our experience.
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Louie's by the BayPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Newport Beach
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4.7

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. JOEY Newport Beach

2. Louie's by the Bay

3. CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

4. Lemon & Thyme

5. The Plot - Costa Mesa

6. AnQi

7. LSXO

8. Benny & Mary's

9. Maggiano's - South Coast Plaza

10. Little Sister - Irvine

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