DINE SIDES
TASTE OF THE TOWN EAT + DRINK LISTINGS
AIRPORT AREA
NAVROZ MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 3601 Jamboree Rd .; 949-474-7300 navrozrestaurant . com CURRENT COASTAL CUISINE Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel , 4500 MacArthur Blvd . 949-476-2001 ; marriott . com IL BARONE RISTORANTE 900 Bristol St . N .; 949-955-2755 ilbaroneristorante . com MOULIN 1000 Bristol St . N .; 949-474-0920 ; moulin . com NANA SAN 3601 Jamboree Rd .; 949-474-7373 ORIGINAL PIZZA II 3100 Irvine Ave ., Ste . D ; 949-574-4995 PITA PITA 4341 MacArthur Blvd .; 949-592-0095 pitapitacafe . com
BALBOA ISLAND
BASILIC RESTAURANT 217 Marine Ave .; 949-673-0570 basilicrestaurant . com CIAO 223 Marine Ave .; 949-675-4070 ; ciaoitalianbalboa . com CROCKER ' S THE WELL DRESSED FRANK 211 Marine Ave .; 949-572-9293 crockersthewelldressedfrank . com ROYAL HEN 311 Marine Ave .; 949-873-5603 ; theroyalhen . com SHANGHAI PINE GARDENS RESTAURANT 300 Marine Ave .; 949-673-3802 shanghaipinegarden . com TRATTORIA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 216 ½ Marine Ave .; 949-566-9525 trattorianewport . com THE VILLAGE INN 127 Marine Ave .; 949-675-8300 ; vibalboaisland . com
SAKE AND OMAKASE
SUSHI II has introduced sake pairings and seasonal additions to its “ omakase ” ( chef ’ s choice ) menus , crafted by master chef Susumu Ii , who is also the eatery ’ s namesake . The seasonal experience is influenced by Ii ’ s “ washoku ” ( classic Japanese cuisine ) training in Osaka , Japan . This instilled in him an understanding of how the changing seasons traditionally affect the art of sushi . Named after types of Japanese pottery , the Oribe , Bizen and Karatsu make up the three omakase options that can be selected by diners . Seasonal appetizers could include conch tossed with tofu as well as “ chawanmushi ,” a savory steamed egg custard . Hyperseasonal matsutake mushrooms will be included in some omakase menu dishes like “ dobin mushi ,” a fall broth that showcases the unique flavor and unmistakeable cinnamon aroma of these mushrooms . Sushi Ii also offers tastings of various sakes from Dassai . By providing tastings , guests may sample world-class sake without having to purchase an entire bottle . These specialty sake pairings are available on the 23rd of
Sushi Ii offers sake pairings on the 23nd of each month . each month . This exclusive experience requires a reservation , which can be booked online . ( 949-287- 6268 ; sushi-ii . com ) — Diane Geske
WILMA ’ S PATIO 203 Marine Ave .; 949-675-5542 ; wilmaspatio . com
BALBOA PENINSULA
21 OCEANFRONT 2100 W . Oceanfront ; 949-673-2100 ; 21oceanfront . com THE ALLEY 4501 W . Coast Hwy .; 949-646-9126 thealleynewportbeach . com ARC BUTCHER & BAKER 417 30th St .; 949-877-0190 ; arcbutcherbaker . com AVILA ’ S EL RANCHITO 2800 Newport Blvd .; 949-675-6855 ; avilaselranchito . com BALBOA LILY ' S 711 E Balboa Blvd .; 949-873-5455 ; balboalilys . com BEAR FLAG FISH CO . 3421 Via Lido ; 949-673-3474 ; bearflagfishco . com THE BLUE BEET 107 21st Pl .; 949-675-2338 ; thebluebeet . com BLUEWATER GRILL 630 Lido Park Dr .; 949-675-3474 ; bluewatergrill . com BUDDHA ’ S FAVORITE 634 Lido Park Dr .; 949-723-4203 ; buddhasfavorite . com THE CANNERY SEAFOOD OF THE PACIFIC 3010 Lafayette Ave .; 949-566-0060 ; cannerynewport . com CHARLIE ’ S CHILI 102 McFadden Pl .; 949-675-7991 charlieschili-newportbeach . com CIRCLE HOOK FISH CO . 3432 Via Oporto , Ste . 104 ; 949-200-9476 circlehookfishco . com CRUISERS PIZZA BAR GRILL 801 E . Balboa Blvd .; 949-220-9414 cruiserspizzabargrill . com THE DOCK 2816 Lafayette Ave .; 949-673-3625 ; dineatthedock . com DORY DELI 2108 3 / 4 W . Oceanfront ; 949-220-7886 ; dorydeli . com FLY ‘ N ’ FISH OYSTER BAR & GRILL 2304 W . Oceanfront ; 949-673-8400 ; flynfishoysterbar . com GALLEY CAFE 829 Harbor Island Dr .; 949-673-4110 thegalleycafenewportbeach . com HARBORSIDE RESTAURANT 400 Main St .; 949-673-4633 ; harborside-pavilion . com HELMSMAN ALE HOUSE 2920 Newport Blvd .; 949-220-7599 helmsmanalehouse . com IL FARRO CAFFE TRATTORIA 111 21st Pl .; 949-723-5711 ; ilfarro . com
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