First Cabin at Balboa Bay Club & Resort

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Address:
1221 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Neighborhood:
Newport Beach

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Cuisine:
Continental

Price: $50 and over

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First Cabin at Balboa Bay Club & Resort Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.balboabayclub.com
Email: Restaurantreservations@balboabayclub.com
Phone: (949) 630-4145
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Sunday: 7:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Continental, Californian
Executive Chef: Josef Lageder
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (bar only), View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: Friday and Saturday Night Pianist.

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Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet Parking and Self Parking

A word from First Cabin at Balboa Bay Club & Resort

The First Cabin Restaurant is luxurious, yet simple and serene, resembling the ambiance that all guests experience at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy innovative and seasonal California Cuisine featuring fresh Pacific seafood, top-end prime beef… and local ingredients paired to an extensive selection of great wines ranging from the top Californian wines to fine French Champagne. The First Cabin Restaurant offers waterfront dining with intimate banquettes and romantic tables overlooking the bay as well as alfresco seating on the heated patio. Continued

First Cabin at Balboa Bay Club & Resort

4.5

62 $50 and over restaurant

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74 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

74 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(58)
scenic view(52)
romantic(40)

great for outdoor dining(35)
fit for foodies(21)
great for lunch(19)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (74)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A great experience if only

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A great experience if only there was an effective way to control evening sunlight without destroying the scenic view. The food was awsome!!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wow! This was a great find.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2011

Dined on 04/02/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wow! This was a great find. The service was warm and friendly and the atmosphere was very family friendly."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the finist resturants

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"One of the finist resturants I have been to. Food and service were as good as any 5 star
resturant I have been to."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

By far my favorite place to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/19/2012

2010

Dined on 03/19/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"By far my favorite place to dine in Newport Beach- fantastic view, amazing service. Always go back here when we're in the area."

Dined on 03/19/2012

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went back to First Cabin

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2012

2006

Dined on 03/11/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went back to First Cabin after trying it for the first time last week. We have enjoyed two different appetizers, three different entrees and one desert. The Chilean sea bass and the rack of lamb were delicious. Our waiter both times was Mike, who is exceptional. We will definitely go back."

Dined on 03/11/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful dinner and fabulous

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2011

Dined on 03/03/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wonderful dinner and fabulous wait staff."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous view and delicious

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2012

Dined on 03/04/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Fabulous view and delicious food and a great wait staff."

Dined on 03/04/2012

2012

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

HB Carroll

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2012

2006

Dined on 03/02/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A forgotten treasure in the OC ~ beautiful location, lovely dining room, fantastic food, grand service, piano player on Friday night dinners, and reasonable considering the quality. Mike is a great waiter."

Dined on 03/02/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I choose this restaurant because

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"I choose this restaurant because I wanted a quiet birthday dinner. I was disappointed because we were too close to the piano and he played too loud. My husband was dissapointed in his dinner but mine was delicious. The wait staff was delightful, friendly and efficient. I would go back but be sure to sit away from the piano. My birthday dessert was beautiful."

Dined on 02/24/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My wife and I enjoyed a nice

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2012

2008

Dined on 02/23/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I enjoyed a nice evening at First Cabin to celebrate her birthday. The staff, ambience and food was all outstanding. I'd reccomend First Cabin to anyone looking for a special evening with a great view!"