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NEWPORT Beach dining guide

Dining in Newport Beach is a culinary journey — a choose-your-own-adventure where artisanal concepts are elevated by masterful technique, locally sourced ingredients, and freshly caught seafood befitting a coastal destination. Whether visitors follow the seasons for a chef-driven sensory escape or drift away with the ocean breezes while wining and dining harborside, the destination’s California-fresh and global influences mean there is always something new to sip and savor by the sea. Help travelers navigate their way through an ever-evolving dining scene with this guide that identifies the tastiest themes, neighborhoods and luxurious experiences to discover among the destination’s 450+ dining establishments.

BREAKFAST & brunch

FAMILY friendly

LOCAL eats

DOCK & dine

NIGHTLIFE

HAPPY hours

DINE with a view

COFFEE culture

HOT spots

CHEF-DRIVEN dining

CULINARY events

Plan a gourmet getaway with epicurean events that are as diverse as they are delicious. From winemaker dinners to once-a-year food festivals on the sand, these events feature fare fit for even the most discerning palates. 

RELISH: AN EVENING WITH TYLER FLORENCE WITH A CHEESE MASTERPIECE OPENER

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RELISH: SUSHI + DOUGHNUTS BRUNCH EXPERIENCE

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RELISH: OPENING COCKTAIL PARTY

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VEA’s Summer Concert Series | Teddy Robb – June 19th

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VEA’s Summer Concert Series | SEGA Countryside – July 20th

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Free Music on the Beach – Tunes at the Dunes ft. David Rosales

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VEA’s Summer Concert Series | Coriander – August 24th

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RELISH: CHEF SCOTT CONANT PRIVATE DINNER

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RESLISH: CHEF MASTER CLASSES AND TASTINGS

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Opening Weekend – Inflatable Aquatic Park

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Mother’s Day Marketplace Presented by the Female Maker Market

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Free Music on the Beach – Tunes at the Dunes ft. The Showbiz Guys

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Seas the Flavor: BBQ & Bourbon for Dad

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Father’s Day Brunch

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Free Music on the Beach – Tunes at the Dunes ft. David Rosales

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Annual Father’s Day Car Show at Balboa Bay Resort

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18 Cafes and Coffee Bars in Newport Beach That You’ll Love a Latte

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The Best Restaurants for Families in Newport Beach

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These 9 Newport Beach Seafood Restaurants Are a Total Catch

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7 Ice Cream Shops That’ll Melt Your Heart

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