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    The Dock

    4.4 (618 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Filet Mignon
    Raven R.

    Came here for my birthday dinner. This is an upscale restaurant with an ocean view. The service was excellent and the drinks were strong. They give you a complimentary appetizer: a crostini with salame and an olive garnish which was a nice opening. We ordered filet mignon for our entrees and a molten chocolate cake for dessert. Filet Mignon- The meat was so tender and juicy. It was served with mashed potatoes, a medley of vegetables which were fresh and had a lovely crunch. A savory mushroom sauce tied the flavors together. Molten Chocolate Cake- This had a nice dense chocolate cake base, but the best part is the gooey molten chocolate center! Creamy vanilla ice cream and berries balance the flavors out. Such a rich dessert! Wonderful experience overall!

    Birthday dessert! Molten lava cake with hazelnut ice cream. Tasty and not too heavy.
    Emily F.

    Second time here--requested the waterfront table and had the first (I think?) seating on a Sunday night at 515. The second visit was just as perfect as the first. Service was impeccable with warm and genuine servers--- Drinks were fabulous: Catalina and the Lito Martini that my partner and I both loved. As always the little amuse bouche of ahi tuna was tasty---then we got the hamachi crudo: AMAZING. The avocado sorbet was a first for me and super unique alongside the foam and the jalapeño. 10/10. The octopus carpaccio was very light considering the chorizo, potato, and romesco sauce. Very well done and good proportion and combination of flavors. We both got the halibut. The marriage of flavors was so well thought out. Then the molten lava cake with the Hazlenut ice cream was a nice touch to a perfect evening. This place is a gem. Worth the higher $$ and I loved every minute.

    Octopus appetizer
    Thomas T.

    Probably one of the best dinners I've had in a long time. And that's saying a lot because I eat great food everywhere. Super amazing food and service. Came in for our reservation and got seated right away. Was greeted very warmly by Deborah. We got to our table and enjoyed the view of the dock and outside. Nice cool crisp breeze coming inside the restaurant. Comfortable tables and chairs. Started with their Tuna Tartar amuse. Super fresh and delicious. A perfect way to get our appetite going. Girlfriend got the Catalina cocktail and she absolutely loved it. It was so good she got two. I got a glass of Austin Hope Cabernet. Can never go wrong with Austin Hope. Solid Paso Cab. I started with the Peach Salad. Omg. One of the best salads I've ever had. Super on point. Fresh peaches, basil pesto, burrata cheese, arugula, pecans, with a light balsamic vinaigrette. Amazing salad. Girlfriend got the Octopus. She absolutely loved it. One of the best she's ever had. The presentation and the flavors were phenomenal. We then got two entrees. The Duck and the Lamb. Both tender, juicy, cooked to perfection, and delicious. The potatoes and veggies that came with both dishes paired perfectly. Highly recommend both these dishes for your main course. Service was superb. Frankie was our server and he was on top of all his tables tonight. Especially ours. I've heard so much about The Dock and how it is one of the best places in all of OC to dine. I agree. Glad we came tonight and will definitely be back. Plenty of street parking outside when we came. Especially after 6 pm you don't need to worry about getting a ticket for parking.

    Hendricks martini up with blue cheese olives!
    Stanley R.

    The Dock is one of our most favorite restaurants in the world! We don't come here often, but when we want a special experience for ourselves or our dearest family or friends this is where we bring them. The setting is the perfect bayside location, right on the water with a private dock in case you want to sail up to dinner! The room is intimate without being crowded or loud. The service is the highest quality you could possibly hope for. Our server was polite, well informed, friendly and helpful. She kept our glasses filled, and was unobtrusive, (and very pretty) The menu is simple but everything is perfectly executed. My pork chop was the best I have ever had. The scallops wrapped in bacon were perfection, the crab appetizer was impressive! My affogato for dessert was an all-time favorite. There was plenty of parking, but please make a reservation early for the day and time you want! We had an unforgettable evening with our life-long friends!

    Lamb
    Genell J.

    Must eat in Newport! If you're wanting fine dining this is it. Super intimate spot where you can watch the sunset on the bay. The service was AMAZING! The food was great and also very filling. Can't recommend it enough!

    Pork belly appetizer
    DeAnna S.

    Our 10-year anniversary dinner was perfection, the food was absolutely phenomenal. Thanks Eric's for the great recommendations and excellent service.

    Beet salad
    Xela C.

    Everything was perfectly executed- tuna tatami, beet salad, English pea soup, rack of lamb and fish du jour. service was amazing too.

    Inside view
    Ashif D.

    A suitable spot for both families and couples hanging out! Lovely views of the boats and they have their own personal dock from the restaurant. We ordered: 1. Complementary bread and beef with cucumber from the restaurant. Great! 2. Little Gem Salad - $16.00. Candied Bacon, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranate, Petite Greens, Parmesan Dressing. 3. Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast - $48.00, Polenta Cake, Fava Beans, Haricot Vert Salad, Apricot Compote, Red Wine Jus. 4. Certified Angus Beef Filet Mignon - $68.00, Pommes Au Gratin, Asparagus, Crispy Shallots, Five-Peppercorn Bordelaise. 5. Valrhona Chocolate Molten Cake - $16.00, Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise, Raspberry Coulis, Praline Ice Cream. Not impressive. Customer service is definitely nice, Tiffany is a great waitress! She is sweet and very enthusiastic about the chef's preparation and presentation! The chef brings dining plates to you making sure food quality is consistent. The wine list is varied with stunning bottles design on the front as well. Great food, service, and ambiance for a weekday night! If there is someone to impress (first date, anniversary, engagement, small group celebration). The Dock will certainly do that. The parking was not bad either.

    Prachi G.

    My boyfriend brought me here for a surprise date night for Valentine's and I fell in love with it! We started off with cocktails and wine of course ;) As an appetizer we got their octopus and it tasted so good. I got their salmon and they cooked it exactly the way I had asked. My boyfriend loved his dish as well! The ambiance, service and everything was so perfect. They even brought us out a chocolate cake with ice cream which was amazing. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Newport. Been telling my family and friends about it and they all love it! Can't wait to be back!

    Valrhona Chocolate Molten Cake
    Tina T.

    We've been going here since 2017. They been there longer. But we love it. It's Newport's not so best kept secret. The staff is experienced-5 star fine dining level. The wine is great. I love going and asking for a wine pairing with the meal. It's on the water. There is a dock and it's a small and intimate. There are two dinner seating 5/5:30 and 7:30/8. I like the earlier to see the sunset. The summer I like the later seating.

    Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
    Ursula D.

    My husband treated me to The Dock this week in celebration of my birthday. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated. The dining room is al fresco style, and has a fully open side bordering the boat dock. It was a very charming space. A little chilly that evening- I wish there was a bit more heating, but thankfully I brought a coat to cover my legs and we were seated next to a mini fire pit. The food was AMAZING! For the first course, I enjoyed the Crispy Octopus which (if you're a fan of octopus like I am) was delicious, fresh, and flavorful. For my second course, I had the Duck which was equally delicious. Not greasy at all, and the portion size was perfect. All flavors worked flawlessly together and it was as pleasurable to eat as it was to look at- the presentation was nice. For drink, I had the Old Newport (the restaurant's old fashioned). The bartender was not at all stingy with the bourbon (bordering ALMOST on heavy handed)- but hey...I was there to celebrate! A charming lady was working the room, ensuring that all of the guests were enjoying their meals (I presume she was the owner?). Always such a nice touch at local eateries like this, and I might add is a reason I enjoy dining at local establishments in Newport. Our server was also very attentive and kind. Can't wait to return!

    Crab Beignets (a special)

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    Food, Service, Ambiance....fantastic. We have been a few times now and it is excellent each time. The food really is next level.

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    This restaurant is 10 stars! Our meal was fabulous and the staff awesome. Enjoyed watching the boats pass by.

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    One of the best romantic diners I've experienced. The lamb rack was phenomenal. Going back soon

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    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I've been coming here since before their move, and the food has always been excellent--but the new…read morelocation really takes things up a notch. The expanded space creates such a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. This time around, I had the salmon and my partner ordered the cioppino--both were absolutely exquisite. You can really tell the care and quality that goes into every dish. Service was just as impressive. Mia, our server, was cordial, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. The hostess was also welcoming and set the tone right from the start. It's great to see a place I've loved continue to grow and improve without losing what made it special in the first place. Highly recommend!

    The manager is very, very rude. I asked him very nicely if he could turn on baseball on one of many…read morethe TVs they have, and he gave me some attitude and didn't do it. Also, he was extremely rude to my father when he was trying to pay via InKind. He claimed that they were not using InKind anymore and couldn't take our InKind payment, even though they were still on the app. The reason why we went here was to use our InKind benefits, which were available here according to InKind. He then claimed that it was my father's responsibility to contact InKind about this issue and that it was our problem??? No accountability at all from the manager. Grow up. The food is pretty good. Our waitress was also great. But there are major issues besides that.

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    3.9(2k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Bummer they were closed today was hoping to pop in for our last day in California Our family was…read morehere 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

    Hello world! It's time for an icon of a restaurant, boasting locations in Huntington Beach, Crystal…read moreCove, 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!

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    4.4(673 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Luxury

    Service was incredible the second we walked in the door. The ambiance was nice and I like the open…read morekitchen view. The seafood appetizer was very fresh. The crab and lobster easily slide out of the shells. The shrimps were huge, sweet, and delicious! The cap steak was a special item and it was incredibly tender. With a sprinkle of salt, it was perfect! My favorite side was the corn cream brûlée. Very sweet and not as heavy as I was expecting. The Corn flavor really comes through with a slight toasted flavor. The key lime was well balanced and the right amount of tart and not just sugar. The beignets were really fun especially served high on a tree. It came with 2 sauces as well, but I actually like them plain. We did have a large group in a private room which was amazing! When I stepped out for the restroom, it did seem a bit loud. There may be quieter pockets through the restaurant. If you want to ask when making a reservation.

    For a place that has ridiculously high prices...it is the worst experience ever. I have had much…read morebetter food and a much better experience at other places of the same value and standard. They want you to get all dressed up and classy, for NOTHING!!!! People are there after they workout or go play golf...people are dressed in jeans and a tank top, when they explicitly sent me a notification about their "strict" dress code and they have a sign out front. We came for my husband birthday. We order a lot of things off the menu to get the best of both worlds. We ordered the rhode island calamari and shrimp, the baked potato, shells and cheese, the sea scallops, and the NY strip steak. We asked for the steak to be cooked medium well, it was served to us basically raw. They offered to recook it, but at this point we were over the "experience". We waited an hour for dinner, so no I did not want to wait any longer for a new steak. The quality and food did not meet up to the standards or prices. You will have a much better experience going somewhere else, and enjoy your food more.

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    3.6(1.7k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Iconic spot to eat in Newport Beach! Location wise, it's in the middle of the action at Balboa…read moreIsland so you can come here for lunch and enjoy your day with exploring around the area. We started either the crab cocktail. Taste wise it was great and it was a fair portion, loved the cocktail sauce. The crab was just really overcooked. We also ordered the lunch plate of the combination and scallops skewer. We always ordered the slaw and the cheesy potatoes for the sides. The food was great, scallops never miss here and are always tender. What we really enjoy was the tartar sauce they give. It looks like it was a lot cleaner here than before and renovation was done. It was a lot cozier than before with plenty of seating inside. Staff were nice as well. Service was pretty quick and food came out pretty quickly.

    "The Main Thing is to Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing"…read more This place has been around forever. Newport Beach was a big party destination for me back in my college days. We used to go to the Crab Cooker all the time for some clam chowder and breadsticks. Back in those days, the breadsticks came free in a container at your table. Us broke college kids would order some soup and devour all of those free breadsticks. Now they just give you a few with your cup of soup. But despite the changes, I still enjoy coming here after all these years. The Crab Cooker is full of nostalgia and still serves up some yummy classic seafood. You cannot miss this place when walking by Newport Pier. They still have the red neon sign on the outside of the building. The decor inside pays homage to Newport Beach's fishing history. The Crab Cooker opened in 1951. It is family-owned and has always been about delivering quality seafood. They catch fish by hook and line only and never with nets. The environment is always a fun crowd. They sell merch too if you want to grab some on your way out. I came here recently and grabbed some chowder and shrimp on a skewer. I absolutely love their clam chowder - so good! Parking is still a pain, but I got lucky and found a spot nearby. Not sure if they still do this, but the Crab Cooker used to have postcards in the front that you can fill out and they will stamp and mail for you. I always thought that was pretty cool. The Crab Cooker also has a location in Tustin.

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