Ocean 48 - Newport

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   ADRIANA

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent & service was on point! Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor, making it a true culinary delight. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring that our glasses were never empty and our needs were met promptly. As we savored each bite, it was clear that the chef had a passion for quality ingredients and innovative recipes. By the end of the meal, we felt not only satisfied but also eager to return for another unforgettable dining experience.
   

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   Stephanie

   Orange County

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was excellent . I had a really great time
   

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   John

   VIP

   Orange County

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   the best of the best in the OC.......the food and service is top notch in a beautiful and classy setting.
   

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   Brian

   Los Angeles

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our dinner was especially spectacular and exceeded expectations. I was very happy with the service from entry to exit, the knowledge and hospitality of our waitress (Tabitha), to the exceptional taste of every single bite I took. I cannot wait to return to this magnificent place.
   

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   Mark

   VIP

   Salt Lake City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waiter Daniel was amazing last night! Great service, great suggestions and great conversation. We will be back many, many times!
   

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   John Q.

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very good, and service was impeccable (well-trained staff) - clearly they try to emphasize service, attentions to details. They treated us with birthday/anniversary desserts at the end. Very classy. Only thing missing for the evening was we were hoping to sit by the pool dinning area, but they didn't have space available. Otherwise, their service level matches their price points.
   

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   Kellie

   VIP

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience! So glad the original owners are back and opening their new restaurant experience! Loved it!!!
   

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   John

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience start to finish. Eric the server was fantastic. Thank you!
   

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   Luana

   VIP

   Central Coast

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely love this restaurant. It was our first time there as they opened last year and we waited a while so they could get into their groove! There was four of us and we started the dinner off with the calamari and shrimp appetizer and super fresh oysters from the north Atlantic. I had the Arctic char which was cooked perfectly and had a luscious pesto type sauce on it. My husband had the seafood special of the evening which he really enjoyed. Our other guests each had a steak and they really know how to cook steak here, making the rare absolutely spot on. A shout out to our wonderful server, Garrett, as he was knowledgeable and experienced! I think what’s interesting about this restaurant is that they have no problem finessing any plate to the customers liking. Great food and service, we will be back!
   

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    Kevin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Honestly wanted to love the place. Very nice buildout, great atmosphere. When I booked, I indicated that we were celebrating my wife's birthday. Somehow, that landed us at a table right next to a server station. It's a table that really shouldn't be a table. Entire night, had three to four servers hustling things right next to the table. I like the menu, but have to say that everything we ordered was exceptionally heavy on butter. It's a seafood restaurant --- just doesn't seem as if every dish should be so heavily focused on butter. I'm sure we'll give it another shot, as it is a nice place. At this price point, just expected a better experience.
    

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