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A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd

4.8
4.8
1994 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
3334 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Since 1922 The Arches has been the destination for fine dining in Newport Beach. Known for it’s amazing steak and seafood menu It is a place where celebrities and local customers can dine in privacy. With grand renovations and its rebirth as A Restaurant this landmark will once again be a haven for classic culinary experiences. Chef Roberto Gomez and wine director Steven Ackad have created a perfect alchemy with their creations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 650-6505
  • Website
    http://www.arestaurantnb.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gomez
  • Private party facilities
    A Restaurant features 2 private dining rooms. One is an intimate space equipped with a flatscreen TV and curtains for privacy and can accommodate 16 to 20 people. Our larger private dining room also features curtains for privacy and direct washroom access and can accommodate 45 to 55 people. Financial Minimums are required.
  • Location
    3334 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 1,994 people are saying

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Restaurant on Newport Blvd offers a "true Newport experience" with consistently exceptional service led by attentive staff like Brian and Staci. The old-school steakhouse vibe is complemented by "amazing" food, a lively atmosphere, and "great cocktails." While noise levels can be high, guests appreciate the "wonderful" dining experience and "superb" service.

1,994 Reviews

  1. Ann VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So loud i feel like we had to scream to hear each other

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  2. Kathy VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best dining experience as always where our waitress made us feel like family. Sitting in the classic red booth feeling like a throw back in time. We were served Rib eyes and Cheese burgers along with a chopped wedge salad , cream spinach and mashed potatoes done the A style. Every bite taken was mouth watering. The bar atmosphere was booming and we could not have had a better time !

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Old school steakhouse vibe which was cool. The downside was the noise. Acoustics were bad where it made it very loud. Corkage fee was $40 instead of $35 on the OT menu.

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  4. Christine VIP

    Las Vegas28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stacy is the best!!! She always exceeds our expectations. Thank you

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  5. Neshat

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great service and food! Very friendly and attentive manager.

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  6. Mark VIP

    Orange County45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New menu item are a welcome arrival. Service is always exceptional!

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  7. Todd

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Original A is a must for a true Newport experience. It has stayed true over the years without compromising the quality of their service and taste.

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  8. Vicki VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food!!! Great birthday celebration.

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  9. Sofia

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Brought my exhausted mom and brother here along with me for my birthday dinner and my lord.. haha I misunderstood the vibe when booking. It was over sports bar level loud, which made it so we couldn’t really talk/hear each other, which dampened the experience. But the food and service made up for it. Would return

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  10. Paige VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and drinks. Had a great time with our party of 11.

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FAQs

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 650-6505.

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd is rated 4.8 stars by 1994 OpenTable diners.

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Newport Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd

3334 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Gomez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.arestaurantnb.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 650-6505
  • Private party facilities
    A Restaurant features 2 private dining rooms. One is an intimate space equipped with a flatscreen TV and curtains for privacy and can accommodate 16 to 20 people. Our larger private dining room also features curtains for privacy and direct washroom access and can accommodate 45 to 55 people. Financial Minimums are required.

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