The Dock, Newport Beach CA

Another great experience at the Dock. Kat and I sat at the same table last Friday night were we became engaged just a few months back. Besides the wonderful food, we come back because of the extraordinary service. And great wine pours!

Lamb chops! The pork belly! Bread pudding dessert! Scallops were great. Hamachi sashimi was great. Halibut was decent. Pear salad was good. Loved the coziness and the open air seating.

Eric & Danielle superb among the other staff delightful in their field very personable, knowledgeable and deliver a joyful experience. Wonderful atmosphere and the food is delicious! Always enjoy the way they envelop the menu with new delicious experiences.
Extra added treat the upstairs venue is now open for larger engagements. Never cease to amaze me in their delightful menu brunch or dinner. I highly recommend taking this foodie experience. With reservations may accommodate you for your Duffy boat or yacht.

The dock has incredible food, service, and ambiance. Erik provided wonderful service and perfect wine pairings, and we loved every dish we tried. This was our favorite restaurant in Newport by far.

A quiet romantic dinner spot with great choice of seafood and poultry. The place is small and a little hide away, when the interior design is absolutely cute with the atoll color furniture and fresh orchid vases. It is amazingly relaxing to have brunch or dinner with some light music watching at the boats flowing by. Charming!

Highlights of the menu:
1. Complementary bread and beef with bread from the restaurant. Beef tartar, excellent!
2. Butter Poached Lobster Tail: absolutely stunning! Serves with asparagus and mushroom ragu, pickled beets, and tarragon butter.
3. Fresh Market Fish, which I had Alaskan Halibut with organic quinoa risotto, Brussels sprouts, potato leek veloute, and salsa verde.
4. Spiced NZ Rack of Lamb: the signature of restaurant. But herbs flavor is a bit strong, so I don't recommend it to anybody not very keen on herbs.

Customer service is definitely nice and the chef brings dining plates to you making sure food quality is consistent. Wine list is variety with stunning bottles design on the front as well. Suitable spot for both family and couples hanging out!

Metered street parking is available. We come for dinner so it's not hard to find a spot. I would wonder how was it for brunch or lunch time.

We actually spotted this place paddle boarding in the harbor. After giving it a try we were blown away at the feeling you get walking in. It feels very comfortable and cozy with exceptional staff. Everything we had tasted delicious and we'll be sure to go back.

Overall great experience. This place is unique. Right away you get that feeling being invited to someone’s home. The thought out decorations and layout of the restaurant get this done. They also have a well trained staff that make you feel welcomed. The wine list is impressive and the menu is simple but executed very well. The view of the water and the boats are just a wonderful addition to the meal. We were there to celebrate a life milestone and were gifted a wonderful dessert with some delicious sparkling wine. Highly recommend this place as a treat.

Absolutely the best restaurant in Newport Beach!
The wine selection is fabulous and the entrées are excellent. I love the Halibut and Short Ribs. One of my favorite restaurants in Newport Beach.

The service was over the top. Best pieces of Halibut we (there was 4 of us) have even had. I would highly recommend it as one of the best restaurants in OC.

The Dock was our go to but after spending $500+ with another couple it came up short this time. Rack of Lamb wasn’t the same. New Chief? First time I left a bit disappointed.

Food is good, but a bit heavy. Made reservations for 8 weeks in advance. 3 days prior, one in our group got Covid, so changed to 7. The day of, three more Covid positive. We called to let them know. Four diners enjoyed a nice dinner after a great day on the bay. At the end of dinner, our waiter let us know that we had only spent 270ish dollars, but were on the hook for 400 (+tip). So we’ll be disputing the charge and not going back. Previous experience with the owner should have taught us better. We’ll stick to Marche Moderne from now on.

Great spot! Killer food and drinks. Eric and the rest of the staff were super welcoming. Recommended.

We were referred here by both friends and family. What a treat! Family owned and operated restaurant with very personal service. Food is outstanding. Give yourself a treat and make your reservations now.

One of the best restaurants in Newport Beach. Impressive wine selection, impeccable service and very good food.