The Spaghetti Benderis right next door to the Best Western Newport Beach. You don't have to dress up, make reservations, nor pay too much. It serves great home-style, neighborhood Italian cooking. In existence since 1969 and painted to look like a rustic Italian villa, Spaghetti Bender is a family business through and through. You don't have to look any farther for fine Italian food.
The Rusty Pelican offers fresh, high quality seafood and an atmosphere with striking architectural designs, extensive use of glass, brass, skylights, cathedral ceilings and plants. Experience succulent crab, lobster and the freshest fish, skillfully prepared and graciously served amid an easy setting. Rusty Pelican is a great place for couples to enjoy a romantic evening and a place for families to enjoy exquisite food.
The Crab Cooker is known for its persistent dedication to the world’s finest seafood. The Crab Cooker is world-famous and has been in existence since 1951. With a casual and inviting ambiance, families and couples have a wonderful flavorful time. Try menu items such as oysters, clams, king crab claws, salmon, halibut, and squid for a memorable seafood experience by the sea.
The Yard House, rated #1 bar in Orange County, is a great restaurant experience with 130 & 250 taps of ice-cold draft beer, a wide selection of over a 100 food items for lunch, dinner, or late night dining. They have a state of the art, high-end sound system that plays your favorite Classic Rock songs from a 5,000-song library. The Yard house is 10,000+ square feet of comfortable surroundings and is considered one of the most innovative, cutting edge restaurants to hit the industry in over 15 years.
There are many other bay or ocean view restaurants nearby with both casual dining and gourmet cuisine from around the world. Next door to the Best Western Newport Beach Inn is Cappy's Café open daily at 6 a.m. for breakfast and lunch. Other restaurants in the area include the Charthouse, Newport Landing, The Cannery, Billy's at the Beach and Bluewater Grill. At the end of the Balboa Pier, you can eat at Ruby's Diner, a 50's style malt shop, voted "Best Burger" in Orange County. Don't forget to try B.J.'s Pizza, voted "Best Pizza" in Orange County, or if you are in the mood for an Italian food experience. For something more exotic, try Royal Thai tasty Asian cooking for both dine-in and take-out. For music fans, try the Hard Rock Café, a casual dining experience with rock music, videos, and rock star memorabilia. Also, as a special treat to yourself or your loved ones, try the Hornblower's dining cruises, the ultimate way to experience Newport Harbor's spectacular ocean vista. In between your Newport Beach restaurant experiences, try great coffee and cappuccinos at the Kind Grind.
Newport Beach is a hot-spot for great restaurants. Everything from fresh seafood and steak to casual-on-the-go is close by. We want to help you find a restaurant that will satisfy your cravings and fit your budget. Also, our front desk will be happy to offer you suggestions and make reservations on your behalf. Click here for a complete list of Newport Beach restaurants.
