One of the many perks of living in Orange County is the beautiful beach side dining. If you are looking for dinner with an ocean view, here is a list for you.
Pierside Pavilion
300 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 960-0996
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Hours:
Monday – Thursday 12pm – 10pm
Friday 12pm – 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am – 9pm
BLK Earth Sea Spirits is located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California. Opened in the summer of 2015 and named to the list of “Orange County’s Top 10 New Restaurants for 2016”, BLK specializes in Kobe-Style, hand cut steaks and fresh seafood.
In addition to a la carte dining, the restaurant offers a heated terrace overlooking the ocean that is wonderful for special events, romantic occasions and private functions for up to 200 guests. We are available to handle the planning of your special events and to make your dining experience comfortable and delicious.
34442 Street of the Green Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 493-1183
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Hours:
Sunday – Saturday 4pm – 9pm
On a clear day, the view from Chart House Dana Point extends 50 miles down the Southern California Coast all the way to La Jolla. As one of the best Dana Point restaurants with a view, Chart House is seated atop the majestic bluffs overlooking the Dana Point Harbor and the pristine azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Simply put, Chart House is one of the most romantic restaurants in Dana Point, year round.
31621 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
949-499-4033
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Hours:
Monday - Sunday 8am - 9pm
Just outside the trendy hustle and bustle of Downtown Laguna Beach is the friendly Coyote Grill. We are a very casual "locals" spot and have been serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily since 1989. We offer addictive Baja-Style Mexican food in Laguna Beach with a Catalina View. Our food is prepared fresh by hand everyday. We are not only popular on weekends for breakfast and the local Puerto Nuevo Lobster, depending on who you talk to it may be our view, our Happy Hour that is served every day, or our fun atmosphere.
619 Sleepy Hollow Ln
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 715-7700
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Hours:
Brunch: Everyday 9am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm, Friday - Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm
Welcome to our premier waterfront restaurant in Laguna Beach that features an ocean-to-table dining experience of the freshest and finest seafood, steaks, and hand-shucked oysters, alongside handcrafted cocktails and breathtaking views of the sparkling Pacific. Our Laguna Beach restaurant focuses on California cuisine that’s inspired, yet simply prepared, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and the ocean that’s right in our backyard. Executive Chef/Partner Rainer Schwarz draws inspiration from many places in his seafood menus, which all highlight the diversity and freshness that the ocean provides us with.
317 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 374-6446
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Hours:
Monday - Friday 11:30am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8:30pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm
With epic waves breaking along eight and a half miles of sand, Huntington Beach epitomizes the California beach lifestyle. It was here that Duke Kahanamoku, the legendary Hawaiian swimmer and surfer, introduced surfing in 1925, and the sport’s popularity quickly spread along the California Coast leading to Huntington Beach earning its nickname as Surf City USA®.
2304 W Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 673-8400
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Hours:
Monday - Friday 11:30am - Close
Saturday & Sunday 11am - Close
We specialize in fresh, high quality seafood with carefully selected ingredients to compliment the dish. Our menu is enhanced with a select listing of wines, beers and a full bar.
400 Main Street
Newport Beach, CA 92661
949.673.4633
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Located inside the historic Balboa Pavilion building built in 1906, Harborside is the perfect place to enjoy a casual waterfront lunch or dinner.
The Harborside Saloon offers the “longest happy hour in town” everyday of the week from 11:30am to 7:00pm with spectacular views of the harbor or watch your favorite sports event on one of the five flat screens.
The award winning menus include fresh seafood, Alaskan king crab, Canadian Lobsters, prime steaks and local favorites with a value minded California wine selection.
Valet parking available on the weekends.
503 East Edgewater Place
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 675-2373
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Hours:
Upstairs Oyster Bar
Sunday – Thursday 11:30am – 8pm
Friday/Saturday 11:30am – 9pm
Downstairs Dining Room
Seasonal 5pm – 8pm
Outside Lanai Patio, pet friendly
Seasonal 11:30am – 8pm (weather permitting)
For over thirty years, Newport Landing Restaurant provides an award winning upscale casual atmosphere located on the harbor’s edge, with some of the best views of Newport Harbor from the upstairs Oyster Bar, the outside covered Lanai patio or one of its dining rooms.
At Newport Landing we are dedicated to serving the freshest, and when possible, sustainable seafood available. We only serve fresh hand cut steaks and fresh ground hamburger, fresh natural steroid free chicken breasts, fresh breads delivered daily and fresh locally sourced produce. Local California wine list, craft beers and tropical drinks, along with the “Longest Happy Hour in Town” served in our upstairs Oyster Bar.
22800 S Pelican Hill Rd
Newport Beach, CA 92657
(844) 443-0022
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Hours:
Lounge: 12pm – 8:30pm
Lunch: 12pm – 3:30pm
Dinner: 5pm – 8:30pm
With unbeatable ocean views, Pelican Grill is a neighborhood spot where land meets sea and lively meets laid back. Drop by for lunch, come in to watch your favorite sports, or get together with friends for dinner, and enjoy modern grill flavors with California flair like butcher-cut steaks, wood-fired pizzas, crisp salads and signature craft cocktails.
251 Pacific Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 675-9800
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Hours:
Monday - Thursday 11am — 10pm
Friday 11am — 11pm
Saturday 10am — 11pm
Sunday 10am — 10pm
Enjoy SOL's Baja cuisine at our flagship location on Balboa Marina, Newport Beach's finest vantage point situated just off Mariner's Mile. Get together on our waterfront patio, in our cozy lounge area, open concept kitchen or around our interior fire pit. Join us for weekday Happy Hour and live entertainment on Taco & Tequila Tuesday and Weekend Brunch.
1555 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(877) 741-5908
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Hours:
Breakfast: Daily, 7am – 11am
Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11:30am – 3pm
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday, 11:30am – 3pm
Dinner: Every day, 5pm. – 9pm
Enjoy seaside dining at its best. There are many Laguna Beach restaurants you can choose, but SPLASHES serves up fresh seaside cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With the sea just 25 feet below, you can dine watching the waves roll in – whether you choose to sit inside by an open window or on one of our palm-shaded patios. The ocean views are not the only thing to savor, as each dish the culinary teams prepares is driven by fresh, local and simply delicious ingredients.
333 Bayside Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 673-8464
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday - Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Its beautiful Harbor view location is warm, comfortable and stylish...a place for a casual lunch, relaxing dinner, weekend brunch, happy hour or late-night snacking. It represents a beach and water oriented lifestyle that many locals enjoy in the golden triangle....Cabo, Hawaii and Newport Beach. The seafood-oriented menu offers a collection of classic and creative dishes prepared with the highest quality ingredients including organically grown produce, sustainable and properly harvested seafood, and humanely raised poultry and livestock.
15 Crystal Cove
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 376-6900
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Hours:
Daily 7am – 9:30pm
Vintage 50s-inspired beachy California cuisine with spectacular oceanside view.
2816 Lafayette Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 673-3625
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Hours:
Wednesday – Thursday 5:30 – 8pm
Friday – Saturday 5:30 – 8:30pm
Sunday 5 – 8pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Recently rated # 1 on OPEN TABLE for OC, the Dock is a unique, waterfront restaurant. The infused Continental Menu is creative, and approachable with a harmony of well-balanced flavors and seasonal ingredients with an accent on presentation.
30801 Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 715-6080
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Hours:
Breakfast 7am – 11am (Daily)
Lunch 11am – 3pm (Monday – Thursday)
Brunch 11am – 3pm (Friday – Sunday)
Dinner 5pm – 10pm
The Loft features light and airy décor with a six-foot wood-burning rotisserie as the centerpiece of the main dining room. Two expansive ocean-view patios offer guests and open-air dining experience and an adjacent intimate bar area features an innovative cocktail list. Private dining options are also available.
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 845-4776
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Hours:
Breakfast
Monday - Friday 7am - 11am
Saturday - Sunday 7am - 11:30am
Dinner
Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm
Friday - Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Bar
Daily 5pm - 11pm
Watertable's locally sourced menu and noteworthy cocktail program have become a staple for SoCal's beach city locals. The menu features seasonal American fare in addition to a distinguished selection of world-class wines and artisanal cocktails. We are committed to operating ethically and responsibly, striving to more positively impact our communities and the environment.
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