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.
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.
New Year’s Eve at SET Steak & Sushi
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Christmas Dinner at SET Steak & Sushi
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High Tea at Viamara
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Thanksgiving Day at SET Steak & Sushi
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THE WHALER CELEBRATES 80 LEGENDARY YEARS OF FOOD, MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY
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Chefsgiving at Pendry Hotel
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Christmas Eve Dinner at SET Steak & Sushi
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Sour Fest at Lido Bottle Works
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Thanksgiving Buffet at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
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Friendsgiving at SET Steak & Sushi
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Christmas Dinner at Mayor’s Table
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Holiday Cheer at Newport Beach Marriott Bayview
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Friendsgiving Table on the Lido Deck
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
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CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AT BAYSIDE RESTAURANT
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Thanksgiving Dining at The Resort at Pelican Hill
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