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The Dock - The Dock, Newport Beach, CA

The Dock

5.0
5
2053 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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 2,053 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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

    Best Value

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dock offers a sublime dining experience with "exceptional" food, "impeccable" service, and a "gorgeous" waterfront setting. Diners rave about the creative cuisine and attentive staff, who make each visit memorable. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant is a "hidden gem" in Newport Beach, consistently delivering a delightful ambiance and exquisite meals.

2,053 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is expensive and you get what you pay for. Beautiful setting, lovely meal and the bread pudding is perhaps the best desert in Orange County.

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  2. Kevin

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was divine, we enjoyed both the exquisite flavor as well as the impeccable presentation. Every member of the staff was cordial, pleasant, polite, and helpful; elevating our experience to far above what was expected.

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  3. Cara

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock was truly the most magical dining experience either of us have ever had. The most charming, intimate & beautiful experience. You equally feel like you are in a hallmark movie + having dinner at a friends home. The food was PHENOMENAL - soup, octopus & fish of the day as the notables. Tiffany, Frankie & every other staff member we spoke with were absolutely wonderful. I almost want to gatekeep this place but I can’t not share how wonderful the experience was. We will absolutely be back!!!

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  4. Kathryn

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening Food is outstanding and the ambiance amazing Great birthday celebration for my girlfriend

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  5. Patty

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to The Dock numerous times and it NEVER disappoints!!! The food, abundance and service is like no other! Eric is the BEST!!! 😊

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  6. Tristan

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant for special occasions with my wife and family

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  7. Justin

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always the best restaurant experience in all categories. Six star in friendliness too Don’t tell anyone!!!

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  8. Jan

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat right next to the water -so calm and peaceful! Beautiful ambiance! We just wished the price of cocktails and food weren’t so expensive….. I think it’s he sign of the times!

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  9. Audrey

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best of the best!! It never disappoints! We celebrated our anniversary there as we do every year. It’s a very special place. Service is exceptional, with Ace and Eric being truly special and attentive. Making us feel special. And the food, amazing!!! It’s a wonderful place!

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  10. Margarita

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Dock has become our favorite restaurant in NB. The food is delicious and the service is personal and professional. The cuisine is simple yet creative. We enjoy how each dish has some type of vegetable that complimented the entree. Eric is our favorite server. He is always smiling and accommodating to diet restrictions. The Dock’s staff have become a “sense of family” to us.

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FAQs

The Dock is rated 5 stars by 2053 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 6 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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