Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Newport

37 restaurants available nearby

1. Coastal Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(4838)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 107 times today

Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design. Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

2. Rosewood Social

4.6

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 18 times today

Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social offers a unique combination of soulful Southeast Asian cuisine with curated cocktails and panoramic downtown views. Imagine savoring delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Our Award-winning Chef, John Beriker has put together a wonderful menu filled with comforting flavors from his 25 years of travels in Southeast Asia. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!

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3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8

Exceptional(2649)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 62 times today

Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

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4. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.7

Exceptional(1474)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 30 times today

At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets. At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).

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5. Luciana's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(3380)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 52 times today

Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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6. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2039)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 18 times today

Located in the oceanfront resort, Montage Laguna Beach, The Loft features stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean – the perfect backdrop for enjoying market-fresh, creative American cuisine with friendly, informed, and professional service. Innovative signature dishes reflect California regional cuisine with strong influences from the Americas; other favorites also include roasted meats and seafood.

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7. Starfish Laguna Beach

4.8

Exceptional(2170)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Laguna Beach

Booked 41 times today

Thank you for thinking of Starfish Laguna! Indoor & Patio Dining are available! Reservations are strongly encouraged, and available via phone at 949.715.9200.Lunch: Daily from 11a - 3pOpium Hour: Everyday 3p - 6p (dine-in only)Dinner: Daily from 3p - 9pWe offer our full menu for takeout and delivery, with delivery offered in partnership with Doordash or through our website. To place a pickup order, please call 949.715.8205. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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8. Wind & Sea Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1826)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 26 times today

The Wind & Sea Restaurant is located on the water in the Dana Point Harbor. With water on three sides, every table has a spectacular view. We serve fresh fish selections daily as well as Lobster tail, shrimp, steaks, and vegetarian dishes.Monday through Friday (not available Holidays and Special occasions) we have Hawaiian Happy Hour from 4:00 to 7:00 featuring our world famous Mai Tai's as well as draft beer, wine and food specials. Big screen TV's, keep the lounge exciting at all times. The waterfront open-air patio serves the full menu and is heated at night, perfect for an order of nachos and a margarita or a full dinner under the stars. Private banquet facilities accommodate 20 to 75.

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9. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(324)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 21 times today

Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

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10. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1453)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 22 times today

OPEN FOR DINING INDOORS AND ON OUR WATERFRONT OUTDOOR PATIO Join us dockside for dining with sweeping Harbor views; for a weekend breakfast, or lunch/dinner daily... in the evenings we have patio heaters to keep you warm!Harpoon Henrys Seafood Restaurant is proud to offer a spectacular waterfront view, fresh seafood, and the latest in California Beach Cuisine. We offer our guests harbor views from our dining room and our outdoor waterfront patio. For 46 years, we have provided the best in service, ambiance, and cuisine. We have been winners of awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association”, a finalist for Dining Excellence from both the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and the County of Orange, and our wine list has been awarded a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.”

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Donna
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lily was a great server. Her recommendations were excellent. We enjoyed our dinner!
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Coastal KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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Jamievip
Los Angeles •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The halibut- OMG! Also felt very welcome with Kai🦮. Weird music assortment and it’s loud, but food and service are first rate.
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CRAFT HOUSE Dana PointPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.7
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Suevip
San Diego •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The staff always makes us feel so welcome. José was very attentive and patient with our talkative group. The trout special was delicious and we were warm and toasty on the front patio. Love Luciana's!
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Luciana's RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.6
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Carolyn
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
An adorable setting tucked away in San Juan Capistrano. Perfect for a relaxing and delicious lunch with some girlfriends. I'm not usually a lady who lunches, so this is the best treat. The Triple Crown Salad is out of this world. The scones are delightful. If you go in cooler weather, bring another layer if you're going to sit outside since the veranda is shaded.
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The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Lisa
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
We had a relative visiting from east coast who has celiac disease. He rarely eats out but if he does he uses an app that rates restaurants nearby that are celiac safe. Rosewood Social showed up on his app so we took him there. Most of the menu is gluten free which was great. He asked the waiter about the food prep and the waiter had the chef come out to talk to him. The chef reassured him that his meal would be prepared separately so there’s no cross contamination. The food was excellent and he even ordered another entree! My husband and I will be going back this restaurant. So good!
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Rosewood SocialPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• San Juan Capistrano
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4.6

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Coastal Kitchen

2. Rosewood Social

3. The Tea House on Los Rios

4. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

5. Luciana's Ristorante

6. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

7. Starfish Laguna Beach

8. Wind & Sea Restaurant

9. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

10. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

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