Bummer they were closed today was hoping to pop in for our last day in California Our family was here for the week and the kids loved it we came in multiple times the young blonde girl at the register was sweet and helpful and young man next to her was helpful too and she showed us our new favorite snapper fish and we loved the poke the guys at the sushi bar were also very nice and helpful Wish we had this place back home read more

Hello world! It's time for an icon of a restaurant, boasting locations in Huntington Beach, Crystal Cove, and, the one we're at today, Newport at Lido! It's seafood, both raw and cooked, so you can get what you want. They serve sushi rolls, poke, fried fish, grilled fish, and more! There's a little something for everyone here. This particular day, we opted to share a few things, to have some variety in our meal. Salmon poke first, because that's gotta be one of my favorite things here. It's unctuous in color, texture, and taste. Sesame oil, seaweed, and a slight spiciness make this absolutely delicious, and probably among the best poke in Orange County. Comes with chips so you can order it alone if you wanted! The ceviche also comes with chips, naturally, and it's a great intro to raw fish...well because it's technically not raw. Lime juice chemically cooks the fish so it's not considered raw at all! It's acidic, vegetal, a tad briney, and overall super refreshing! Love to see it! We also got these breaded calamari fries. I don't know how they do it, but they bread and fry the most TENDER calamari I've ever had the pleasure of consuming. It comes with some tomato salsa-esque dip as well as their tommy sauce, and it's a treat no matter what you use. This is a must-try for me. And here, a burrito to share! Today's catch was Opah, so we got that in the wrap. I gotta tell you, fresh fish in a burrito is heaven! Delish all around, and with that tommy sauce and some hot sauce, you're in business! They've got so many items that you've gotta try, like their soups or sushi, that we couldn't fit it all in. If seafood is what you wish, bro? Come on down to Bear Flag Fish Co! read more

Ask any local in Newport Beach and they will recommend Bear Flag! They serve "ocean-to-table" fish, so it is fresh to say the least. Our group of 8 came on a Saturday night and we got fish in every combination: sushi, fish tacos, grilled - delicious! We were worried we wouldn't be able to find a table, but luckily was able to grab one as people left. It's a busy place, but the line and table turnover moves fast. Tip: If you get clam chowder, upgrade to the bread bowl for just $2. And their tortilla chips? Amazing! read more

Someone recommended it and it was pretty great. Parking Via Lido is kind of rough but if you're down in Newport / already on Balboa Peninsula anyway then it's definitely worth your time. Kind of loud if you're trying to do a date night but the patio could be kind of nice. I did takeout, which worked out great but it was still pretty loud / over stimulating / took a while to wait in line. For how busy it was, the food did come out pretty quickly. I did the blackened snapper burrito (catch do the day) and the tuna poke. Both were pretty awesome. The cashiers have tried most everything and can give recommendations. Worth your time. A little pricey but still worth it for the experience and quality ($30 for half lb of tuna poke and a fish burrito, not great but not bad). read more

We came here around 6:30 PM for dinner and ordered the tuna poke and the La Bamba roll. Both were super delicious! You place your order with the cashier at the front, and the food is then brought out to your table. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and I especially enjoy sitting outside when the weather is nice. Bear Flag Fish Co. is one of my go to spots for poke whenever I'm visiting socal. read more

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Amazing fresh fish. My choice is the SMALL SEAFOOD PLATE* 1/3 pound of choice of fish & 2 sides. The choice of fish depends on the fish caught that day. They usually have a few choices but, my favorite was the Wahoo. Eating here makes you feel like you are making a healthy choice with the fresh fish and sides. They also have a fresh fish market to go so you can take home fish at prepare at home if you want. Appetizers, sushi bar, and rolls also available. read more

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Repeat order on the burrito and always fresh, not a big fan of the poke bowl though this time. Too bland. Have had much better other places. Generally ok food, nothing too crazy worth waiting in a long line. I've had other items at other visits and feel the same about most the menu. Dude taking the order could have been be a little more helpful at the front on this visit. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Mahi mahi burrito easy rice - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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What a cute place. It can get pretty packed here. Some indoor seating & a lot more on the patio. Order at front register & they bring you your food. The dynamite sushi roll was perfect. So fresh & delicious. One of the best I've had. Another visit I wanted the blackened grouper sandwich that was on special, but they were out already. I got the plate with shrimp, black beans, & veggies. Shrimp was great. The veggies were a nice mix & prepared nicely. The black beans were ok, a little plain. The chips & guac are a huge serving. So good, but I wish they had 2 sizes. My husband loved the corvina fish. Everything is fresh & simply prepared. Great place. read more

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Located at the Lido Maria Village in Newport Beach. If you're in the mood for some seafood or even some sushi, come check this place out! They have many choices of drinks to choose from as well including Arizona, Gatorade, beers and wines! I Came here on a Saturday after enjoying the beach nearby. It wasn't super packed and was able to order my food rite away. There is plenty of seating and tables inside. There are some bar seats. Also many tables and outdoor seating available to enjoy the nice evening weather. I ordered the specialty burrito with Ahi poke as the choice of meat. The burrito took less than 10 minutes to be prepared and served. Very fat, very wet and very flavorful! Such a refreshing entree. Cost was 14 and some change but very well worth it. I didn't see any needs of improvements, that is why I'm giving them 5 stars read more

Bear Flag Fish - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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This place is the bomb! There is usually always a line, but luckily a moose pretty fast. We love their Aji, pokey, and their salmon pokey is really good as well. I also usually get a side of veggies, which is a decent amount for the price you pay. The fish tacos are also fresh. Everything we've had has been pretty good. I feel like the rolls, though are a little pricey for the amount you get. It's her go to pokey place when we're in that direction. SYOY! read more

Bear Flag Fish - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The fish tacos were some of the best fish tacos I have ever had. I heard a tip from a local to put soy sauce on it and it was incredible. We ended up coming here twice on our vacation just to eat the fish tacos again. The staff was kind and the food came out quick. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter and they give you a table number. They then bring the food out to you!! Highly recommend if you are looking for a tasty restaurant. read more

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Awesome seafood. Stepped out the movie theater and saw a bunch of people eating here. Figured must be good - and did not disappoint. Lots of great choices. Opted for clam chowder, ahi poke bowl, hurricane roll and of course hazy IPA. Found a seat by the bar- non stop people coming in. Food was delicious. Very chill place. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Popped in for lunch on a random Saturday. Weather was nice and this place was hopping. Decided to dine in and ordered chips and guac the fish burrito and the fish taco. Also a nice glass of sauvignon blanc. Walk up style place so stand in line and take a number. Someone will bring you your food and drink. Guacamole was good, could have used a little more heat and acid for my personal preference but still good. Hubby lived his burrito but it was a lot to eat. We could have shared than in hindsight. My taco was really good and just the right amount of food. Next time I would for sure split the burrito and do the ceviche. I did not taste it but it looked amazing and I saw many people order it. People watching is amazing here and it's a great balance of being able to eat quickly and linger if you so desire. For sure plan to return. read more

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Love coming here for lunch or dinner after a beach day. It's nice it's so close to the beach and in a cute area. Service is always quick and great. Recommend the ahi poke, tastes very fresh and flavorful. You can't go wrong with a bear flag taco or burrito! read more

I've heard about this place for the longest time and got to try it out! I got the Togo Poke Bowl: White Rice, 1/4 lb Salmon, Crunchy Chili Garlic, Furikake, Green Onion, Kale, Seaweed Salad, and Tommy Sauce. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I needed to satisfy my raw fish cravings. Wish there were more options for me to add to the bowl since they're missing some of my key toppings! Avoid going during lunch time or the wait might back you up! It gets busy! read more

Bear Flag Fish - Togo Poke Bowl: White Rice, 1/4 lb Salmon, Crunchy Chili Garlic, Furikake, Green Onion, Kale, Seaweed Salad, and Tommy Sauce - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

got the tuna and salmon and it tasted so fresh and flavorful. we came around 4 pm and waited around 15 minutes. line can get long but goes by fast. they have lots of seating outside and inside but can get filled up fast. parking can get very busy and hectic. overall, delicious and would love to come back again. read more

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Bear flag in Newport! Pros: items made fresh to order. Tasty ahi and very tasty fish items. The chips are also tasty and seem like they were fresh batch. Tasty clam chowder and the black beans are a must. Love the outdoor fountain. Cons: the sushi was good but the rice didn't have the super fresh taste that I was hoping for. Novelty: nice location, good vibes and great ambiance for a casual trendy spot. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Sushi - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Hit Bear Flag Fish Co. in Newport Beach (PVH) around 11:30 AM on a sunny Saturday, perfect timing. By the time we left at 1:30 PM, the line was out the door and wrapping around the building. The Food: Had a couple of beers, the famous Bear Flag taco and a Bear Flag sushi roll. Pro tip: If you order the roll from the counter, it's pre-made rather than rolled fresh when you sit in the bar. That said my pre-made still hit the spot. The Vibe & Parking: The atmosphere is great. I love the mounted fish and the laid-back ocean vibe. However, non-valet parking on a busy Saturday is a total circus. If you're like me and hate paying for $$ parking, get there early or bring plenty of patience. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Saturday blues - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Been here a few times now. And every time I came it's always fresh and very good! Always busy and food comes out fast! The only thing we didn't like was the grilled artichoke they weren't fully cooked so they weren't soft little hard. read more

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I always get excited when I see a Bear Flag Fish around! This location is packed so be prepared to wait in a line or go far to search for seating but the food is so worth it. I will say, parking at lido marina can be a bit tricky as there's a couple parking areas but there is an outdoor parking lot that is across the street from bear flag that I always go to for free parking. I love the ahi poke and the fish burrito the most, but I've tried some other dishes in the past and I love that it's just consistent, clean, high quality seafood that I can definitely fit in when I'm trying to eat healthy. They taste the same from the Crystal cove and Huntington beach locations. Also don't miss out on their sauces (I didn't know about them for the longest time and FINALLY saw them in the back near the to go area). read more

Bear Flag Fish - Ahi poke - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I am coming on here to say that it's sad having to pay [so much] money for them to be stingy with their food. Bear Flag has always been overpriced for the portions you get, but now, they've gotten less generous about portions. When I choose to pay for a container of poké, I expect you to at least fill it to the top of the container - not give ONE level of a sorry scoop. When I went back up to ask if I could at least get one more scoop, the employee said: "I can weigh it for you to prove it's 1/4lb" - like, what? Why is that your natural response instead of recognizing why I am coming back to ask for another scoop and acknowledging how sad this f*king container looks? Mind you, I tipped beforehand because I expected good service from this restaurant. Seeing as tipping is to recognize good, friendly service, it seems I have no reason to do so moving forward. Insane. Do better. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Bustling Reastruant, went on a Friday EARLY EVENING. Service fast, found a seat at the front. Calamari Fries were delicious. I didn't Realize the Fish taco was blackend and upon looking at the menu it said Panko crusted. So I do believe I was given the wrong order. I'm still giving 5 stars, Clean atmosphere and quite frankly wouldn't be packed if this place wasn't good. I truly believe they would have remade the meal without an issue had I asked. Still had a great time though, with my love. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Calamari Strips, Bear Flag Fish Taco, Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I hate to not give bearflag a 5 star review but my last two visits have been a little disappointing compared to their standard service. I did come over Labor Day weekend so it was extra busy, which is understandable. But after standing in like for over 40 minutes, our food then took a significant amount of time to come out and when it did, my plate was cold since they were probably waiting to complete the whole order. Despite the temp, the shrimp was really well cooked and had great flavor. The visit prior to that, I met some girlfriends for dinner and our friend that ordered poke was forgotten about. Even after reminding a server, her food came out over 30 minutes after everyone else at the table. And she had poke so it was not that it was awaiting to be cooked, just forgotten. I did enjoy my clam chowder and side salad thoroughly. They are feasibly priced for such fresh seafood. read more

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As I am sitting in the parking lot writing this review, and let me tell you I have the shitty experience with this restaurant. First off I have always wanted to try this place and was excited and I got to go today April 1st 5:20pm. The two white girls working in the front obviously have an attidude ( whatever not surprise). I ordered 1/2lb of ahi poke ( taste salty) , Peruvian ceviche (7/10). Here is the funny part, the blonde was scooping my ahi poke, she DROPPED 2 Pieces OUTSIDE OF THE TRAY, instead of using the scooper, she USED HER HANDS TO PICK THEM AND PUT IT BACK IN MY POKE CONTAINER. WTF ?? I did not say a f thing i couldn't believe my own eyes so i told the sushi chef, he apologized but what? So gross and unprofessional. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Came around 7pm and they were out of salmon for poke, very sad. + Make own bowl ($14): quarter pound ahi tuna, w cucumber, pickled carrot, ginger, cucumber, sprouts and spicy mayo side. Pretty bare bone poke bowl, was okay (7/10) read more

Bear Flag Fish - Ahi tuna poke bowl ($14; bottom left) - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Long lines but good food. Tuna poke is 10/10!! TBH I would only go for the poke but the other food is not bad just not as good as their poke. FYI- when you order wild salmon on the plates that's not poke it's like a grilled salmon read more

Bear Flag Fish - Tuna poke - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

What a pleasant surprise to find this local gem nestled right in the middle of the Newport Beach shopping area. It's a walk up to order and they bring you your food kind of place. Imagine your "seafood restaurant at a pier" experience but classy and clean, staff are full of smiles, patrons are nicer than heck, all their amenities from to go boxes and iron clad water jug full of ice water at a self serve stand is fancy quality. As some would say, "You FANCY!" This place feels like it's full of Christmas spirit all year long as I came on Christmas eve eve (day before Christmas eve). I came here at 5pm and it was bustling with laughter and side chatter from tables filled with families with kids and grandparents and everything in between. The place then picked up even more around 5:30-5:45pm and on as the line was backed up to the door constantly from that point forward. Then the food was so freaking fresh and delicious! My mom, dad, and I were extremely happy with the medley of samplings we mixed and matched to make our family style meal. It was nice that it was $3 Taco Tuesday for their most popular fish taco. Sooooooooooo good!!! It had lightly panko crusted crust on their white fish sprinkled with very finely thinly sliced cabbage slaw that you get to top with their fresh made salsa. (NOM! NOM! NOM!) Catch of the Day I also tried their featured: Bluefin Fish Burrito that came with the biggest slice of avocado inside. I couldn't believe how enormous the size of the burrito was. It was the brick size burritos I'm used to seeing at Chipotle. Massive! Then our favorite apps we decided to munch on was their freshly made pokes. So I bought the following to much on as apps before our tacos and burritos came. 1/2 LB Tuna Poke (NOM!) 1LB Salmon Poke (NOM! NOM!) 1/2 LB Seaweed Salad (NOM! NOM!) It was great that it was complimentarily paired with their homemade tortilla chips. They even sell it in the restaurant that is professionally bagged and displayed nicely for purchase. The experience was exquisite! The best part was that the price was very reasonable for the fresh quality food! Highly recommend for all to try! read more

Love Bear Flag! I've been coming here for years and they seriously have the best poke -- so fresh, it reminds me of Hawaii. I usually get either the poke and chips or a poke bowl, and this time I went with half tuna and half salmon. Highly recommend! It can get pretty busy and there's sometimes a line, but it moves fast. Seating can be tricky during rush hours since it's always packed, but the food is totally worth it. Plus, there's a parking lot, so parking is super easy! read more

Bear Flag Fish - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Super solid and fresh food options. Very crowded place with long lines on the weekend. Reasonable prices (for the area) and pretty hefty portions. You order at the front and there are many options behind the "deli counter" kind of like a fish market vibe. If I lived closer to Newport, I'd totally get fish here to cook at home. Food is then delivered to your table. There's indoor seating and then an outdoor patio with umbrellas. We got the tuna poke bowl and the fish burrito. The tuna is sold by the pound. Definitely not the most authentic poke I've had but it was super fresh and the furikake brought it all together. The cucumber spirals were also such a nice, crunchy textural contrast to the vinegary rice. The wasabi salsa was super unique and added some much needed spice to the dish. The burrito could've had a better char on the outside but, hey, it's on the inside what really counts, am I right. The proportion of rice, beans, veggies and fish was perfect. Made for such a solid bite. Would've preferred a like to a lemon but not too much to complain about. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Tuna Poke and Fish Burrito - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

There's a line for a reason. Always skeptical when something has such a hype and ultimately it is hard to find seating, but the fish is worth it. There's an interesting dichotomy between regular and "premium" fish that I don't totally understand in terms of ordering but there are plenty of regular options I don't think you need to necessarily go for premium. Tuna poke: we got this to go. Chips were delicious. The poke itself was pretty good. A little pricey and probably wouldn't get again. The grouper fish sandwich was delicious. Huge portion of fish, well seasoned, bread crispy. Fish tacos: Seabass was far superior than the bluefine tuna ("premium") and was a great taco. The line does take a few minutes, as does getting your food. But it's worth the wait. Parking seems intimidating but ends up being not so bad once you realize there's a lot. read more

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Kathryn G hella skimped on the poke tonight :( super sad about that. maybe it's because it's a to go order and the poke gets handed in a bag, definitely going to be checking next time. I did see that she was the one who scooped but couldn't quite see past her body how much went in or anything. noticed when i got home :/ read more

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Fast casual dining with indoor, outdoor seating. Special board hadn't been updated, so learned that they were out of some of the items only after it was our time to order. Young gentleman taking orders seemed completely disinterested and didn't bother telling us the fish could be prepared different ways. The food, itself was just okay, including the lifeless bread served with the clam chowder. Ceviche was great and all the branding implies this is wild caught, but employee told us it was farm raised, so don't really know what to think/believe at this point. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Visited Bear Flag Fish in Newport for the first time, and the hype is real. I ordered the ahi poke bowl with 1/4 lb of ahi tuna, which was the perfect portion. Service was quick for the poke bowl, though the fish burrito took a bit longer. Overall, a great experience--highly recommend the poke bowl. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Poke Bowl - 1/4 lb ahi tuna + toppings - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Haven't been to Bear Flag in 10 years and the food still holds up. Came here on a weekend afternoon so the line was out the door but it moved pretty quickly. They had a lot of outdoor seating so we weren't too concerned about not getting a spot. We ordered the following: Bear Flag Tacos | Panko-crusted white fish | $11.50 for 2 - Their tacos are a pretty solid order. You can upgrade to other types of fish for a charge but the white fish is simple but good. It's not too fishy tasting too so a potential option for people who are not very into seafood. Small Seafood Plate | 1/3 pound of choice of fish & 2 sides | $14.95 - Got the Atlantic Salmon with a side of mixed veggies and brown rice. The salmon was cooked perfectly and they gave a side of their special sauce, which was very tasty. The mixed veggies surprised me a bit because these are usually bland whenever you get them as a side, but the mixed veggies here were very flavorful and had a good assortment. All in all, I was very happy with the food. The service can be tricky given how busy they are, but for the price and quality of the food, I can't complain. Also, the staff we interacted with were pretty kind and helpful. I think the people who were having trouble with service quality might've gone on really busy days. read more

Bear Flag Fish - Small Seafood Plate (front) and Bear Flag Tacos (back) - Seafood Near Me - Newport Beach, California

On Sunday, July 20th, I went to Newport Beach and got lunch to-go from Bear Flag Fish. There were a lot of people and a long line -- it seemed like a popular local spot. We ordered a shrimp skewer, a sandwich, and salmon to-go. The shrimp skewer wasn't cut, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't cut it properly, which made it really difficult to eat. In the end, I had no choice but to bite into it directly, and afterwards, I ended up getting a blister on my lip. Their chips and tuna tartare seemed to be popular items, and they were actually delicious. read more

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Sometimes you just have a craving for Bear Flag Fish Co and will even go right at opening because it's worth it. With the beautiful weather on a November day, grabbing some Salmon Poke, a glass of wine and a fish taco was the perfect way to spend lunch in Newport. The patio vibe is perfection and the inside of the restaurant quickly had a line. You order from the menu inside the restaurant and then choose a seat either inside or on the patio. The workers here are friendly and they are quick to serve as well. read more

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Good spot to get your poke fix. The line was out the door, it took about 15 minutes after placing my order. The place was pretty packed, but they have lots of seating outside. Ordered the Bear Flag Burrito. It was light and could have used more sauce and seasoning, honestly prefer chipotle but overall a decent burrito. Got half pound of salmon poke for about $12 - they also see 1/4 for about $6. Large cuts of fish! The sauce was very simple, personally prefer a spicy mayo but I really loved the quality and would definitely come back and order this again. I liked how they gave chips too! read more

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Restaurant came highly recommended, but the food was just okay. Definitely fresh, but they relied so much on freshness that they didn't use seasoning, leaving our dishes flavorless. The restaurant itself and the ambiance were very nice. read more

I loved our experience at Bear Flag! Their variety of fresh fish is amazing and has something for everyone. We opted for ahi poke with chips, grilled mahi taco, Bear Flag fried fish taco, and the La Bamba roll. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back to try more poke and a fish plate! The service here was great, everyone was so friendly. There was a super long line but the crew was working fast and efficiently to make everyone happy! read more

They serve a vegetable tomato soup and call it Cioppino. It is nowhere close to Cioppino. I'm sure they do other things well but I can only rate them based on what I ordered. I'm insulted that they tried to fool me with this fake Cioppino. If you want Cioppino, go to Fly N Fish Oyster Bar near the pier. They serve REAL Cioppino. read more