Top Rated Restaurants en Cafés in Newport Beach

La Cave has been thriving for 50 years, opened on Valentine's day in 1962. This subterranean gem has been popular for its fine steaks and seafood, vibrant lounge with live music, DJs, dancing and more. So it doesn’t matter if its a dimly lit cellar because it is great escapade from the daily grind to dine and unwind. Here's to La Cave, uncork the bubbly!

This bright and modern sushi bar and restaurant is one of Newport Beach's best sushi bars. Here, diners begin lining up for a seat in the fairly small restaurant before it even opens for lunch and dinner. Nana San offers a menu full of high-quality and affordable sushi and sashimi. For the adventurous sushi-lover, try the chef's choice, where you merely tell them your price point and the dishes start flowing. Reasonably priced lunch specials include miso soup and salad in addition to the variety of rolls and sushi and other surprises that might emerge. A must-visit for sushi lovers.

Perched on the beautiful hilltop inside the uber cool Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill offers you panoramic views of the golf greens and the wide blue Pacific ocean. A delicious farm to table menu highlighting the wood fire stove with specialties like wood-roasted chicken, New York steak and fries, salmon served with shiitake-ginger vinaigrette, and the scallop and shrimp duo. Or try the gourmet pizzas and the signature spicy tortilla soup with shredded chicken, cotija cheese and avocado puree. All these wonderful creations you can see being made in their open kitchen or just head to their chic lounge and catch the game on two huge screens. Pelican also offers an outstanding alfresco dining on their heated terrace with an ocean-view. Unwind with a glass of wine from their extensive wine list and groove to the live band music every Thursday through Saturday.

Durty Nelly's is an Irish pub that has a great reputation and a happy atmosphere with a 19th-century vibe. The polished brass and wood paneling add to its authenticity. The clientele is jovial, and many of them are regulars who come in for a midday break or an evening toast. Everybody is family here, even if it is your first time visiting. Friday and Saturday evenings are quite eventful with karaoke starting at 9p and lasting into the wee hours of the morning. The service is quick and friendly, and the prices are reasonable.

At Mesa, modern American dishes meet California standards, and guests are constantly impressed with the novel items that come out of the kitchen. The upscale, plush restaurant presents mussels, Angus steak, Caprese Pizzetta, wood-oven pizzas, and a warm bread pudding that is one of the best in Costa Mesa. The bar menu is also a major draw, as it comprises a variety of draft beers and cocktails, as well as red and white wines. So, join your family and friends, as the spacious restaurant can also accommodate large groups and private events, and enjoy the evening.

If you're looking for a dark, trendy bar and an amazing gourmet burger in one place, then 25 Degrees is it. Enter 25 Degrees and grab a seat at the large bar or at one of the tables and dive in to the menu. Four signature burgers come loaded with toppings like caramelized onions, Burrata, pesto, green chili and more. If you're not in the mood for one of those, they have an option to build your own custom burger with their 14 different options each of toppings, sauces and cheeses. They also offer some equally decadent non-burger sandwich options like the Sonoran Bobak Hot Dog which is a bacon-wrapped hot dog with caramelized onion, tomato, pinto beans, onion, green chili, queso fresco, mustard and garlic aioli. Try a shake, either with or without alcohol, or beer from the tap to pair with your meal.