608 Dahlia

4.8

2087 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

Executive Chef Jessica Roy brings her fresh interpretation and style to Garden and Farm-to-Table cuisine right inside the botanical oasis that is Sherman Library and Gardens. Daily pickings from the Gardens and local farms populate the ever changing seasonal menu that highlights the best and most flavorful ingredients of the season. Look for ingredients at their peak, stunning edible blooms and herbs right from the Sherman grounds, and cuisine that is nothing short of inspired and delicious. .

Please note: we are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5.00 per person admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization), who maintain the sweeping panoramic views that our diners get to enjoy! Come for the food and stay for the views (and insta-worthy pics).

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Market Cuisine
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 220-7229
Website
http://608dahlia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jessica Roy
Catering
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is proud to be the exclusive caterer for events booked with Sherman Library and Gardens. Please contact us at events@608dahlia.com for more information on our catering packages and availability.
Private party facilities
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is able to host private events for up to 150 people. Private events must also meet requirements set by the Sherman Library and Gardens.

Location
2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Cross street
MacArthur and PCH
Parking details
Parking in back lot and lot off PCH. Parking in Sherman Gardens lot is free. We are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5 admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization) which maintains the beautiful surroundings for our restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Dahlia Fireside Afternoon Tea
$75.00 per person
Feb 20, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025
Join us for a cozy Fireside Afternoon Tea experience on select Thursdays January through April 2025. Afternoon tea is $75 per person; $90 with a Alexandrie brut bubbly pour (not including taxes and gratuity). Menus are fixed and available to view online on our website https://608dahlia.com/afternoon-tea-experiences. Children menus will be available to order a la carte for any guests under 10 years of age.

Popular dishes

Small Batch Buttermilk Chive and Gruyère Biscuits$26.00
organic European flour | aged French Gruyère | Maldon salt | local citrus infused honey & whipped butter. Please note our biscuits are made-to-order and one of Chef Jessica Roy's specialties.
Heirloom Garden Beets$19.00
whipped herbed goat cheese | seasonal orange | local whipped avocado | picked garden leaves | farmers market radish | aged balsamic reduction
Petite Garden Salad$12.00
mixed field greens | shaved carrot | heirloom tomato | fresh garden herbs | stone ground mustard vinaigrette
Chef's Seasonal Soup Creation$13.00

Leafy Greens

Harvest Salad$22.00
baby kale | shaved Brussels sprouts | arugula | dried cherries | feta cheese | toasted peptitas | crispy quinoa | pomegranate seeds | agradolce vinaigrette
The Dahlia Salad$22.00
mixed greens | strawberries | dates | goat cheese | fresh herbs | toasted sunflower seeds | balsamic reduction | lemon poppy vinaigrette
Cultivar Salad$22.00
shaved romaine | market grapes | Point Reyes blue cheese | crispy quinoa | toasted walnuts | shaved house dried fruit blend | tarragon herb dressing
Garden Salad$21.00
mixed field greens | shaved carrot | heirloom tomato | fresh garden herbs | stone ground mustard vinaigrette
Purple Kale & Brussels Sprouts Caesar$22.00
toasted gremolata | parmesan | St. Andre cheese | house-made Caesar vinaigrette

Central Garden

Pan Seared Salmon$32.00
whipped basil potato | petite vegetables | citrus carrot emulsion | fresh herbs
Jumbo Prawn & Basil Farrotto$34.00
seared jumbo prawn | creamy basil farrotto | petite vegetables | wild mushroom
Braised Short Rib$35.00
brown butter sweet potato purée | petite vegetables | red wine reduction
Wild Mushroom Orecchiette$30.00
wild mushroom truffle cashew cream | roasted herbed Japanese mushrooms | toasted pepitas | petite fall squash | crispy Sherman Garden herbs. *Add | grilled chicken $12 | salmon $14 | grilled shrimp $18 | grilled steak $15 | grilled tempeh $12
Seasonal Vegetable Quiche$27.00
house-rolled crust | organic leeks | wild mushrooms | Swiss and Gruyère cheese blend | Lilly Farms cage-free heritage eggs | sweet yellow bell pepper emulsion | mixed garden salad | stone-ground mustard vinaigrette
Soup & Sammi$27.00
open-faced caper-onion-dilly cream salmon salad | smoked salmon | avocado | wild sprouts | toasted multigrain bread | seasonal soup. *Add house-made potato chips $4

Desserts

Suggested Wine Pairings: Bouvet Rosé

Cheesecake$14.00
fresh berries | whipped vanilla cream
House-Made Flourless Chocolate Torte$14.00
fresh marinated berries | whipped cream
Apple Tart$14.00
caramelized apple | house-made crust | vanilla bean ice cream
Lavender Crème Brûlée$14.00
fresh marinated berries | whipped berry cream | toasted almond cookie

What 2,087 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

608 Dahlia offers a "magical" dining experience nestled within Sherman Gardens. Guests rave about its "farm-to-table" excellence and highly recommend the "to die for" biscuits. Chef Jessica Roy impresses with "artistically prepared" dishes, and the serene garden setting enhances the "unique and lovely" atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions.

2,088 Reviews

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Deborah
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was beautifully presented and delicious. We had the special crab cakes and risotto with vegetables. A feast for the eyes! It did not disappoint. The biscuits were wonderful. A must have!
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claudia
VIP
Orange County
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time at Dahlia!!! Wonderful experience!!! Food was delicious, service was good and today all the tables were at outdoor because of the Ikebana show for the weekend. Everything was very good!!! Also after the lunch we can walk at the beautiful garden!!! Highly recommend !!!
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Michael
Orange County
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Glad we had made reservations. As usual, our table was ready and our request for outside was honored. Their salads and main dishes are always special and tasty. Butternut squash soup was outstanding as usul.
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Theresa
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our two entrees, the Jumbo Prawn and Basil Farrotto and Braised Short Rib with Sweet Potato Puree were beautifully plated and tasted as good as they looked with the exception of the Sweet Potato which was pureed to the consistency of baby food. The taste was fine but the puree was almost liquid and we found the texture unappealing. Our server Lily was delightful and the sangria flavors were complex and not overly sweetened.
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Tracey
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful lunch and experience! Enjoyed it tremendously . Can’t wait to go back.
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Amy
VIP
Tampa
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is nestled into the Sherman Gardens property. You have to pay garden admission to dine. The gardens are beautiful and blooming and 30 min is sufficient to walk about and explore the various zones. The salad portions are super generous. We split the Harvest salad and really enjoyed it. The biscuits were next level and we understand the hype, it’s legit! The short rib was one of the best we’ve had at a restaurant but we split this too and the portion of meat was tiny. We wished we had more. Lovely afternoon. Have the biscuits!
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Sue
VIP
Orange County
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely lunch enjoyed by 4 of us. The service was great and he was very helpful. The meal was great so fresh and healthy since I am vegan.
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Jeffrey
VIP
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional dining experience. Both veggies and steak were packed with flavor
608 DahliaResponded on February 20, 2025
Jeffrey, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine and your dining experience with us; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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Regina
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just lovely for a family gathering. Noise level could be lessened but the whole was wonderful
608 DahliaResponded on February 20, 2025
Regina, thank you so much for your review; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.
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Ellen
VIP
Palm Springs
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentines dinner was exceptionally great! Dinner was delicious, entrees of Seabass & Short ribs both with fresh veggies. Buttermilk, chive biscuits. Soup or salad.. Dessert was cheesecake or chocolate cake with fresh berries. Service was impressive! Decoration’s were roses, candles, balloons and a harp musician made it very romantic 💕
608 DahliaResponded on February 20, 2025
Ellen, thank you for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine, service provided, decor, and special music for our Valentine's dinner; we really appreciate it and are so glad that you enjoyed your dinner experience with us! We hope to see you again soon.
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FAQs

608 Dahlia is rated 4.8 stars by 2087 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
MacArthur and PCH
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Market Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking in back lot and lot off PCH. Parking in Sherman Gardens lot is free. We are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5 admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization) which maintains the beautiful surroundings for our restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jessica Roy
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://608dahlia.com/
Phone number
(949) 220-7229
Catering
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is proud to be the exclusive caterer for events booked with Sherman Library and Gardens. Please contact us at events@608dahlia.com for more information on our catering packages and availability.
Private party facilities
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is able to host private events for up to 150 people. Private events must also meet requirements set by the Sherman Library and Gardens.

608 Dahlia

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Dahlia Fireside Afternoon Tea

Harvest Salad

Specialty Biscuits

House-Made Flourless Chocolate Torte

Seedlings

Small Batch Buttermilk Chive and Gruyère Biscuits$26.00

Heirloom Garden Beets$19.00

Petite Garden Salad$12.00

Chef's Seasonal Soup Creation$13.00

Leafy Greens

Harvest Salad$22.00

The Dahlia Salad$22.00

Cultivar Salad$22.00

Garden Salad$21.00

Purple Kale & Brussels Sprouts Caesar$22.00

Central Garden

Pan Seared Salmon$32.00

Jumbo Prawn & Basil Farrotto$34.00

Braised Short Rib$35.00

Wild Mushroom Orecchiette$30.00

Seasonal Vegetable Quiche$27.00

Soup & Sammi$27.00

Desserts

Cheesecake$14.00

House-Made Flourless Chocolate Torte$14.00

Apple Tart$14.00

Lavender Crème Brûlée$14.00

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