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The Dock - The Dock, Newport Beach, CA

The Dock

4.9 (2343)
$50 and over
Seafood
2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Dock.

4.9

4.9
(2343)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dock offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," a "beautiful ambiance" and "outstanding service." Nestled by the water, it provides a charming and intimate setting. Highlights include the halibut and pork chops, with attentive staff like "Eric" enhancing the experience. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.
2,343 Reviews
  1. John Gold

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great anniversary dinner and a show (lightening) sitting right by next to the harbor for an amazing meal and sunset. Perfect place for celebrating a special event but not good for kids even if Gunjan’ the funds - best to heave them at home. 😀 Nice to dress up a bit as most did when we ate here.

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  2. Nick

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place! Food and ambiance was outstanding!

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  3. wendy Gold

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far our new favorite spot, It is not stuffy in ambiance but just the right amount of charm and 5 star service and food is out of this world.

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  4. Christopher Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eric was an amazing server and the whole environment is conducive to a great meal and night.

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  5. Susan

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ace was a fabulous bartender. Excellent drinks and very attentive. Wish there were stools in front just to watch him make the incredible concoctions.

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  6. Ewa Gold

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and truly special place. The food is consistently superb, and the service makes every visit feel memorable. Eric, our sommelier, is incredibly knowledgeable and always guides us to the perfect wine every time we dine. We keep coming back for every special occasion because celebrating here always feels just right.

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  7. Wright

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing dinner at The Dock with Eric as our food and wine guide. The finest restaurant in Newport!

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  8. Joel Gold

    Los Angeles30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had fantastic service and food for our first visit to the dock. Such a great location and a great Ambiance. Each of the servers was well-versed with everything that you might have a question for as well as friendly and the timing for the entire night was excellent. We didn’t feel rushed and we never felt like we had to wait for service. They really have this nailed down. We will definitely be back. I had the halibut special. I loved it! My husband enjoyed the pork chops. The food was excellent!

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  9. Bob

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Small restaurant that tucked away from the business of Newport. It lived up to the expectations.

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  10. Vernie Gold

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening . Food and services was great. The atmosphere was great.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, The Dock is a popular date-night spot, with intimate waterfront seating and many guests celebrating anniversaries, engagements, and special evenings there.

Sunday early evenings are a lovely, quieter time at The Dock, one guest booked a 5:00 pm Sunday reservation and found the restaurant not busy and seated right on the water.

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, several reviews note dishes were more than they could eat or "plenty of food for two, " especially for fish and shared starters.

The Dock feels cozy and elegant with warm, waterfront charm, dim lighting, thoughtful décor, and bay views create an intimate, inviting dining experience.

Yes, The Dock offers waterfront covered patio dining so nearly every seat has a bay view, making it a lovely spot to dine by the water.

Yes, you can book via OpenTable or call the restaurant directly at 949-673-3625, and guests report staff happily accommodating requests like off‑menu dishes and celebration arrangements.

Smart casual is the guide at The Dock, polished but relaxed, and many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Yes, families do dine here: reviewers describe bringing children (one reviewer dined with their daughter) and enjoying a memorable, intimate meal in this fine‑dining waterfront setting.

For a calmer visit, reviewers recommend weekday evenings (when it tends to be less busy) and Sunday early evening around 5:00 pm; some guests also prefer the later/second seating to linger.

The Dock offers an intimate dining room plus covered waterfront patio seating, every seat has a bay view, and there’s an upstairs area and comfortable bench seating at some tables.

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