Check out some of our favorite spots for a great meal at these dockside restaurants in Newport Beach Many at locations with free or low-cost docking.

 

1. Circle Hook

• Located in Lido Marina Village
• Local, sustainable seafood including clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, and more!
• Local craft brews, hand selected wines, and a myriad of non-alcoholic beverages.
• Kids’ menu features seafood and other kid favorites.

Free docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity. No boats over 24’ L.O.A.

2. Lido Bottle Works

• Located in Lido Marina Village
• Full lunch and dinner menu.
• Local and sustainable ingredients are used to create salads, soups, tacos, burgers and more.
• Local craft beers, as well as wines and cocktails are not to be missed!
• Open Tuesday-Sunday with brunch served Saturday and Sunday

Free docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity. No boats over 24’ L.O.A.

3. Malibu Farm

• Featuring outdoor heated dining area at Lido Marina!
• Soups, salads, seafood, and pickings for land lovers, kids, as well as your sweet tooth
• Full wine list is accompanied by an array of local craft beers and plenty of non-alcoholic choices
• Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available

Free docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity. No boats over 24’ L.O.A.

4. Nobu

• World-recognized Japanese restaurant located in on of Lido Marina’s prime spaces
• Sushi, soups, wagyu tacos, delicious Japanese snacks, and more
• Specialty cocktails, wines by the glass or bottle, Japanese spirits, and traditional sake
• Happy hour

Free docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity. No boats over 24’ L.O.A.

5. Rye Goods

• A bakery and more!
• Seasonal dishes, bagels, baguettes, focaccia slices, and other fresh breads
• Pastries including croissants, scones, and Danishes
• Deli selections include soup, wraps, sandwiches, and wraps
• Specialty beers and wines
• Take away pizza, cookie, and empanada dough for baking at home

Free docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity. No boats over 24’ L.O.A.

6. Zinque

• Any meal of the day, including brunch on Saturdays and Sundays
• Fresh ingredients like fruits, veggies, meat, and seafood
• Extensive drink menu including happy hour specials
• Decadent desserts

Free docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity. No boats over 24’ L.O.A.

7.A&O Kitchen + Bar

• Pull up to the waterfront patio and disembark for a meal of fresh seafood
• Happy hour specials
• Live music on the weekends (Thursday-Sunday)
• Menu items for seafood lovers and land lovers including shrimp, lobster rolls, salad, soup, chicken wings, burgers, and more

Docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity

8. Billy’s at the Beach

• Open daily for lunch and dinner
• Pacific, Hawaiian fare and more. Hawaiian pulled pork, fish tacos, huli huli chicken, salads, shrimp, crab cakes, and more come together with chocolate rum cake, key lime or coconut cream pie, or traditional Hawaiian malasadas!
• Full bar menu available

Docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity

9. Bluewater Grill

• Enjoy seasonal specials and fresh, local seafood. Maryland-style crab cakes, shrimp, shellfish, and even chicken, burgers, and surf and turf
• Extensive drink menu
• Seafood platters, family style meals, and meal kits to make at home

Docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity

10. Harborside Restaurant

• Iconic waterfront restaurant located inside historic Balboa Pavilion building
• Fresh local seafood, Alaskan king crab, Canadian lobster, pot roast, pasta, soups, salads, and a myriad of appetizers for land lovers and seafood enthusiasts alike
• Extensive happy hour and beer, wine, and cocktail list
• Kids menu

Docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity

11. The Lighthouse Cafe

• Look for the lighthouse!
• Waterfront dining on Newport Harbor on the Balboa Peninsula
• Brunch favorites including omelets and French toast, with unexpected offerings like chipotle shrimp tacos. Salads, soups, and surf and turf pickings for dinner
• Kids menu with all their favorites
• Wide variety of beer, wine, and cocktails

Docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity

12. Newport Landing Restaurant

• A seafood staple in Newport Beach for over 30 years
• Panoramic view of Newport Harbor overlooking the historic Balboa Ferry
• All-day oyster bar features oysters, clams, and shrimp as well as salads, soups, fish, and pastas.
• Happy hour is 12-6 p.m. daily
• Kids menu
• After happy hour dinner menu

Docking is first-come, first-serve and is limited capacity.

13. Sol Mexican Cocina

• Located in Balboa Marina
• Mexican fare including Burritos, tacos, wraps, quesadillas, and more!
• Fish and seafood as well as “carne” options
• Extensive beer, wine, and margarita menu, too!

Docking is first come, first serve and is limited capacity.