Olea Newport Beach

4.8

2157 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Olea, Cellar. Craft. Cook located in Newport Beach. OLEA, named for a genus of trees that flourish in warm and tropical regions throughout the Mediterranean region.
Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality that are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails. We use the best possible ingredients and techniques to ensure that every drink served is an experience. Only fresh fruit and hand-squeezed citrus juices are used every day. We use premium spirits and pour all of our sodas and mixers from bottles. At Olea we take great pride in the Art of the Cocktail. Cheers!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 287-6807
Website
http://www.oleanewportbeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Jared Cook

Location
2001 Westcliff Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Parking details
Parking located behind the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness especially if you have medical conditions. Menu items may contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and milk. For more information, please speak with a manager.

STARTERS

House Made Sugar Pumpkin Agnolotti$19.50
truffled goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, crispy sage, brown butter.
Fried Green Tomato with Fresh Burrata$18.00
crispy serrano ham chicharonnes, pickled onion, hazelnut romesco, oregano oil
Hand Cut Herb Fries$9.00
salt, pepper, garden herbs
Warm Artisan Rosemary Focaccia Bread$8.00
whipped honey butter
Fresh Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes$37.00
meyer lemon-caper remoulade, toasted pistachio, shaved fennel and granny smith apple salad
Smoked Idaho Trout Dip$16.50
cucumber, fresh dill, crostini
Baked Skillet of Mac & Cheese$15.00
crispy chicken skin topping
Sweet & Spicy Frenched One Bite Chicken Wings$19.00
calabrian chili honey, pickled cauliflower, smoked blue cheese buttermilk dip
Crispy Kurobuta Pork Belly with Cast Iron Roasted Brussels Sprouts$22.00
garlic honey, apricot mostarda, candied pecans

SALADS AND SOUP

Add Grilled Jidori Chicken Breast $11 Add Grilled Salmon $16

Organic Butter Lettuce & Herbed Goat Cheese$12.00
california almonds, baby heirloom tomatoes, champagne-dijon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, white anchovies, crispy capers, shaved parmesan, tijuana vinaigrette
Chef's Daily Bowl of Soup
seasonally inspired and made from scratch
Organic Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad$16.00
smokey blue cheese, applewood bacon, cherry tomato, pickled onion, sherry buttermilk dressing

Entrees

Chef's Nightly Special Selection
Chef hand selects one fish and one meat special each night
Wild Caught Chilean Sea Bass$46.00
sea salt roasted fingerling potatoes, lacinato kale, fava beans, toasted pistachios, preserved lemon butter.
Crispy Jidori Chicken Schnitzel With Maitake Mushrooms$29.50
pumpkin spaetzle, romanesco, baby rainbow carrots, meyer lemon & basil emulsion
Grilled Canadian Salmon$36.00
organic italian farro, market vegetables, watercress, charred citrus & coriander gastrique
45 Day Aged Bone-In Ribeye Steak$64.00
smoked blue cheese mashed potatoes, heirloom vegetables, wild mushrooms, bone marrow bordelaise
Revier Ranch Filet Mignon$65.00
melted garlic & creme fraiche potatoes, broccolini, champagne bearnaise
Cabernet Braised Prime Beef Short Rib & House Made Herb Pappardelle Pasta$37.00
roasted cippollini onions, charred cherry tomatoes, creamy horseradish pesto, ricotta salata
American Wagyu Burger$24.00
extra sharp white cheddar, applewood bacon, pickled onion, roasted tomato, butter lettuce, secret sauce, challah bun, herb fries
Organic Farmer's Market Vegetables & House Made Herb Pappardelle Pasta$27.00
forest mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, fava beans, pecorino-romano, parsley pesto, aged balsamic vinegar
House Made Giant Meatball$29.50
blend of american wagyu beef, jidori chicken, duroc pork, herb pappardelle, spicy pomodoro, pecorino- romano

SWEETS

Dark Chocolate Chunk & Fromage Blanc Cookies$14.00
peanut butter cup gelato, spanish peanut crumble
Apple Butterscotch Cobbler$13.00
bourbon honey ice cream.
Espresso Martini$16.00
vodka, licor 43, kahlua, bourbon cream, espresso
Seasonal Sorbet$10.00
fresh berries

What 2,157 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
American
South Orange County
American
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Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olea Newport Beach is celebrated for its "amazing food and top-notch service." This local gem offers a "cozy, Napa-style environment" and "phenomenal" dishes like the short rib pasta and lamb chops. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it a perfect spot for special occasions and repeat visits.

2,157 Reviews

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andrea
VIP
Palm Springs
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently amazing food and service. We go almost weekly and Olea never disappoints. Warm, friendly, elevated local spot with excellent food and cocktails.
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Tom
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food good service, nice atmosphere. The noise level a bit high (for me).
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Lucille
VIP
Orange County
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu does not change much over time so it is hard to go here frequently without getting a little bored.
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Donald
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Olea is the best restaurant in Newport Beach. Best everything. If the TV Shows Cheers & The Bear got married, Olea would be the baby.
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Barry
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my girlfriend for a birthday dinner last night and I am happy to confirm all the reviews that state the ambiance, service, and food quality is all great. We were greeted upon arrival and they asked wished a happy birthday before immediately seating us. Dimmed lighting with candles on the table in a cozy environment. We really enjoyed the food, and in truth I booked it based on the reviews for the pork belly as it's one of her favorites and it did not disappoint. Our server was friendly and attentive, the cocktails were great and all at a reasonable price. As we live close by, I wonder why it has taken us so ling to visit.
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L
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chilean Sea bass perfection with lemon butter sauce. Accommodated my dietary needs.
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Kerri
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, our dining experience was superb. We sat on the patio and were extraordinarily warm. Heaters worked very well and we were very comfortable. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. Everyone smiling and greeting us making us feel right at home. Our meal was incredible as usual. The chicken schnitzel is my favorite item on the menu. We had the apple cobbler for dessert and shared brussels sprouts and a wedge. Every bite was amazing. Can’t wait to come back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. They remembered our anniversary and brought us some ice cream. Thank you for everything.
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Erica
VIP
Orange County
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best service ever. The ambience is great, and the food is awesome. The salmon was moist and delicious. The waygu burger was juicy and the french fries hot and tasty. The jidori chicken was crunchy and awesome. Will go back soon!
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Roger
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was bland on all four dishes that we ordered. We also got two appetizers, which were not overly impressive. Too many other choices in Costa Mesa and Newport beach for bland boring overpriced food. Ambience was cool, but plenty of cool ambiences elsewhere to be found. Will not be back
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FAQs

Olea Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 287-6807.

Olea Newport Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 2157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2001 Westcliff Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Parking located behind the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jared Cook
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.oleanewportbeach.com/
Phone number
(949) 287-6807

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Olea Newport Beach

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Warm Artisan Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Revier Ranch Filet Mignon

American Wagyu Burger

STARTERS

House Made Sugar Pumpkin Agnolotti$19.50

Fried Green Tomato with Fresh Burrata$18.00

Hand Cut Herb Fries$9.00

Warm Artisan Rosemary Focaccia Bread$8.00

Fresh Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes$37.00

Smoked Idaho Trout Dip$16.50

Baked Skillet of Mac & Cheese$15.00

Sweet & Spicy Frenched One Bite Chicken Wings$19.00

Crispy Kurobuta Pork Belly with Cast Iron Roasted Brussels Sprouts$22.00

SALADS AND SOUP

Organic Butter Lettuce & Herbed Goat Cheese$12.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Chef's Daily Bowl of Soup

Organic Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad$16.00

Entrees

Chef's Nightly Special Selection

Wild Caught Chilean Sea Bass$46.00

Crispy Jidori Chicken Schnitzel With Maitake Mushrooms$29.50

Grilled Canadian Salmon$36.00

45 Day Aged Bone-In Ribeye Steak$64.00

Revier Ranch Filet Mignon$65.00

Cabernet Braised Prime Beef Short Rib & House Made Herb Pappardelle Pasta$37.00

American Wagyu Burger$24.00

Organic Farmer's Market Vegetables & House Made Herb Pappardelle Pasta$27.00

House Made Giant Meatball$29.50

SWEETS

Dark Chocolate Chunk & Fromage Blanc Cookies$14.00

Apple Butterscotch Cobbler$13.00

Espresso Martini$16.00

Seasonal Sorbet$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Olea Newport Beach offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Olea Newport Beach restaurant rated?

Is Olea Newport Beach currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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