Pacific Panoramas
Above and top right : Lido Bottle Works ; right : Malibu Farm
For dining by the water , there are so many eateries to turn to . One spot where fresh fare abounds is Lido Marina Village . Lido Bottle Works is a comfortable spot nestled along the waterfront in this area . “ Diners can enjoy the serenity of calm bay waters and admire the yachts … while dining on unique , creative food ,” says Brett Karas , operating partner . Dishes on the menu remain while the ingredients change to feature local , seasonal and sustainable items . Try the vegetable appetizer with hummus , burrata salad , croquettes , seasonal pasta or the Lido Catch , and don ’ t forget to order a cocktail , all of which have surfinspired names — like the new Reef Cuts , made with beet-infused fermented gin , ginger and egg whites .
Malibu Farm is another spot with fresh , organic ingredients . Catch similar views as you nosh on crab cakes , spaghetti squash lasagna , seared branzino tacos , Korean short ribs or a variety of salads , paired with a lavender latte , a flight of immunity shots , vegan
From left : Nobu ’ s waterside patio ; pizza with wine at Skal Pizza in Lido Marina Village ; Bluewater Grill
smoothies or simple cocktails with names like Smoke or Papaya . Husband-and-wife duo Helene Henderson and John Stockwell , who own Malibu Farm , recently opened Skal Pizza next door , where wood-fired vegetables pair perfectly with pizzas like the barbecue corn , butternut squash and sage or avocado varieties .
Also at this stylish complex is Nobu Newport Beach , a well-known sushi spot from Japanese chef Nobuyuki “ Nobu ” Matsuhisa . Beautiful views from the waterfront patio complement expertly plated dishes like toro tartare with caviar , wagyu beef , lobster ceviche and new-style sashimi as well as nigiri and “ maki ,” or sushi rolls . The eatery also offers two
omakase tasting menus for surprise specialty dishes .
On the Lido peninsula , Bluewater Grill remains a favorite . Dock and dine options abound , so pick up orders for out on the water or park your boat and stop for an alfresco meal . “ You can often see our boat , pulling up and delivering fresh … fish and wheeling it through the front door of the restaurant ,” notes Bluewater Grill co-owner Jim Ulcickas . “… We will be featuring fish from the Pacific this summer , like Alaskan halibut , local sablefish — black cod — and , of course , our swordfish .” Pair your seafoodfocused meal with summer-inspired drinks like the cucumber mojito , an Aperol spritz or a glass of rose .
TOP LEFT AND TOP RIGHT : NIYAZ PIRANI / KNIFE & SPORK PR ; BOTTOM RIGHT : PALM + OCEAN
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