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Louie's by the Bay, Newport Beach, CA

Louie's by the Bay

4.7
4.7
1434 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Louie’s by the Bay is a modern Italian steakhouse located on the waterfront along picturesque Mariners Mile in Newport Beach. With a 180-degree view of Newport Bay, a warm elegant design, and exceptional service, Louie's brings an unparalleled dining experience to Newport Beach. The restaurant is the latest addition from Ron Salisbury of El Cholo and The Cannery. The menu features authentic charcuterie and antipasti, unique pastas, prime steaks and chops, classic Italian desserts, and a truly exceptional wine list. Open for dinner nightly, with a lively and late-night cocktail scene. A presto!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 720-1800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cesar Hernandez
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking. The fee is $7.00.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Louie's by the Bay offers a delightful dining experience with its "stunning location" and "chic ambiance." Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Highlights include a beautiful waterfront view, attentive staff, and delicious dishes like crispy lasagna and chicken parmigiana. Perfect for special occasions!

1,434 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Undeniably the best steak and lamb I've ever eaten! The service is top notch. Love the atmosphere in here. It feels so homey and comfortable. If I could afford to eat here every night, I would.

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  2. Stacy

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was very hospitable and accommodating Our server was very informed and made excellent recommendations! We'll definitely be back again!

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  3. Karen

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous food. Happy hour has a great selection of food ! The views are amazing. Bartender made me the perfect margarita! We will be back!

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  4. Bill

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Newport Beach. Although its a waterfront location, they have a temporary enclosure on the patio that allows you to see the boat traffic, but insulates from the cold temperature. That combined with the radiant heat on the patio keeps it nice and cozy. The food is outstanding, I had the crispy lasagna, and it was great. The Manhattans were great, as was the wine I selected, a Daou Cab Franc by the glass, which was reasonably priced and blended well with the dish. My dinner partner and I had a memorable time, topped off with a delicious dessert, and a photo of us two at the entrance, which is a perfect background for a picture. The only downside was the parking was full when we arrived at 6:30, but we were directed to the next door valet, who parked us with no issue. The restaurant was crowded but not cramped, as there's plenty of space to move around inside the restaurant. Very highly recommend if you like steak and italian food, and of course, who doesn't?

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  5. Marissa

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambience were amazing as always. What made our night incredible, was our server Andy! He went above and beyond, making our evening extra special and romantic! ~ Jeff & Marissa

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  6. Jim

    VIP

    Orange County

    36 reviews

    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve gone here many times and always enjoyed it. This time was different. The chicken parmigiana arrived lukewarm. The service was poor. I think our party didn’t order enough food like appetizers and sides so the waiter ignored us. I hope things are better next time. Won’t give up yet on this place.

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  7. Christian

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hosts were rude. Server was fine but not what you would expect at this price level of restaurant. Generally speaking, not sure if it’s an unpleasant place to work but the lack of “smiles” was evident.

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  8. Douglas

    Orange County

    39 reviews

    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been to Louie's many times. Something was wrong last night. Our server was great, but our food order (table of six) took over an hour. Salad was very weak and the chicken was just OK!

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  9. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with good food and great service. We enjoyed our evening very much. 

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  10. Lori

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was great. Very engaging. Enhanced our overall experience.

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FAQs

Louie's by the Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 720-1800.

Louie's by the Bay is rated 4.7 stars by 1434 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Louie's by the Bay

2801 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking. The fee is $7.00.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cesar Hernandez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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