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The Dock - The Dock, Newport Beach, CA

The Dock

5.0
5
2045 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
THE DOCK located in NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA requires a valid credit card to book reservations online via OpenTable or call 949-673-3625 to provide your credit card. 24 hr cancellation fee policy. The Dock reserves the right to cancel your reservation if reservation is not CC guaranteed. VOTED TOP 10 RESTAURANTS IN ORANGE COUNTY 2022 and TOP 100 in the US in 2019 and 2023 BY OPENTABLE. Our waterfront covered patio dining and every seat has a bay view, with an infused contemporary American menu. Outstanding wine list and custom craft cocktails.
Reservations are recommended.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-3625
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pablo Quiroz
  • Catering
    Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    29th & Lafayette Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,045 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Overall

  • Orange County

    Best Food

  • Orange County

    Best Service

  • Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Best Overall

  • South Orange County

    Best Food

  • South Orange County

    Best Service

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dock offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "beautifully presented" dishes. Set on the waterfront, it provides a "romantic" ambiance that's perfect for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "melt-in-my-mouth" pork chop and "light and flavorful" halibut. A true gem in Newport Beach!

2,045 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock is a unique and exquisite dining experience. Everything about it is exceptional, from the setting to the service to the food. There aren't many restaurants around that offer this level of intimacy and perfectly prepared food! It is a great place to celebrate life's special occasions.

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  2. Carolyn

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific little spot - cozy restaurant on the water with amazing service and even better food. Everything was fresh and tasty, plated beautifully and the service was friendly and on point. A+ all around. We’ll be back.

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  3. Jennifer

    Grand Rapids

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding! We had a beautiful dinner at The Dock on Saturday night. We started with the delicious bread and then moved on to our first course: the salad and octopus. For the main course, we ordered the special of the day—halibut served over risotto. The risotto was perfectly cooked, and each dish showcased a beautiful balance of flavors.

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  4. Rae

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been close to twenty years since I last dined at this divine Bayside restaurant. Last night's dinner was a birthday celebration, and after all this time I remain impressed with every aspect of The Dock. The bay outlook, the comfortable seating, the pleasant, warm attitude of our server, and the food was more than fabulous. I am already planning my return!

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  5. Joseph

    San Antonio

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock is a great restaurant. Tiffany was wonderful as our server. The food was over the moon. Great location.

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  6. Charmaine

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock is a gem , incredible food with a very warm and welcoming staff !

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  7. Tom

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife took me there for dinner for my 50th birthday. The service was outstanding. The staff were very interactive, chatty and friendly. The food was amazing, I had the lamb, best I've ever had, and my wife had the lobster, it was also delicious. We will definitely be going back.

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  8. Ramon

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We grew up in Newport and I’ve been back in CDM for twenty years. Best dining experience we’ve had in Newport! The food, service, and ambiance were superb! The perfect place for a date night or special occasion dining experience.

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  9. Margarita

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always on point. Eric takes very good care of us. He’s professional and caring at the same time. Love this place!!

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  10. JACK

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday by booking a reservation for Sunday early evening at 5 p.m. This timing worked out great for us, because the restaurant was not busy and no one was seated near us. We were given the table for two right on the water. We split the beet salad which was excellent and plenty of food for two. My wife had the halibut, which was exquisite. I had the lobster tail, which was excellent. The sommelier basically gave us 2 for 1 glasses of a French white burgundy. Before dinner we each had one cocktail which both did not chintz on the alcohol content. We were given a free tiny appetizer and a free birthday dessert with two complimentary glasses of champagne. Everything was delicious. The servers worked together to provide just the right amount of attention. It was truly a fine dining experience in every sense of the word. We will return for special occasions.

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FAQs

The Dock is rated 5 stars by 2045 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Dock

2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross street
    29th & Lafayette Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street/metered parking. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to find availability. Meters are no charge after 6 pm daily.Valet available two blocks away - at another establishment
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pablo Quiroz
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 673-3625
  • Catering
    Catering is customized and on a limited basis. Please send inquiries to dineatthedock@gmail.com.
  • Private party facilities
    The Dock would love to host your private event! Please send an email to dineatthedock@gmail.com for further information and proposals.
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