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The Dock - The Dock, Newport Beach, CA

The Dock

4.9
4.9
2087 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
2816 LaFayette Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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
  • 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 2,087 people are saying

The Dock 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

4.9
4.9 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

    Great for fine wines

  • 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

    Great for fine wines

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Dock offers a "magical dining experience" with "phenomenal" food, exceptional service, and a charming waterfront setting. Guests rave about the "best halibut ever" and the "impressive" wine selection. Known for its intimate ambiance, it's perfect for special occasions, with standout servers like Eric and Tiffany enhancing every visit.

2,087 Reviews
  1. Pete VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Open table reservation made for 7:45 pm, walked in with our 6 year old, was seated. Upon inquiring if there was anything kid appropriate on the menu, the hostess blatantly said, no. We ordered and waited for our food until after 9. It would have been helpful to get a heads up before seated and ordering that this was not a kid friendly place. We would have gone somewhere else. As a visitor, I just picked the restaurant with an open table.

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  2. Susan VIP

    Phoenix53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a wonderful meal and experience last night at the Dock. Our salads were delicious, my salmon was probably the best I’ve ever had, and my husband’s scallops were large and scrumptious. Our server took great care of us. We enjoyed our view from our table right next to the large open window and also some conversation with a lovely couple sitting next to us. We will definitely go back every time we are visiting Newport Beach.

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  3. Tom

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not a wide ranging menu, but we found stuff we liked. The food was very good. The service was outstanding - polite, fun, energetic, attentive, not stuffy. The dining room area was nice - and again - not stuffy. A large selection of wines - we found a nice Italian red we liked. Would definitely return for a special occasion.

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  4. JOY

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most amazing restaurants you can find in the area small intimate right on the water celebrated two birthdays service was great. Food is excellent definitely recommend.

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  5. Deborah

    Washington DC290 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, and ambiance. Still one of our favorite restaurants for all those reasons and that they remember us even when we have been away for a while. So wonderful.

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  6. Marsha VIP

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative, tasty food with beautiful presentations. Service staff were great! Beautiful, peaceful and delicious dining experience.

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  7. Christopher VIP

    Chicago54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent from start to finish. The fillet was really good, the halibut and lobster were amazing and the salmon did not disappoint. what an extraordinary dinner

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  8. Taylor VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal this year; best in OC! Thank you Tiffany ! We’ll be back

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  9. John VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous, as always! Love everything about the dock!

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  10. Sam VIP

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at The Dock! Service is as impressive as the food and wine! Looking forward to next time!

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FAQs

The Dock is rated 4.9 stars by 2087 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 4 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
  • 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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