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

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd

4.9 (2023)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
3334 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
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 on 2/1/2022.

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What 2,023 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Restaurant on Newport Blvd offers an "amazing" dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "excellent" service. The Old Hollywood charm and "cozy bar" atmosphere enhance its appeal. Highlights include the crab cakes, filet, and chicken piccata. Although lively and sometimes loud, it remains a "must" for Newport Beach locals seeking an "unforgettable" night out.
2,023 Reviews

  1. Allan VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kim always takes care of us!! Great job all.

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  2. Bob VIP

    Las Vegas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kim is the best. Service was great, Chicken Picata is a can’t miss

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  3. Lily VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food, and vibes at A - every time! We love it here.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was 5 stars. Our server Steven was excellent and extremely well versed on the menu, wine and cocktails. He made our night.

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  5. Jeff

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Food was great and service was phenomenal. Very loud in dining room.

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  6. Adam VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dinner. A Restaurant always delivers. Service is top notch. Food is spectacular.

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  7. Linda

    California Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was so helpful and knowledgeable. Great service. Food was wonderful

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  8. ted VIP

    Las Vegas19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything was amazing! from the bread to the main dishes (filet especially) to the sides (potato puree and street corn), phenomenal meal and ambiance. Also Stacy our server was fantastic! Definitely will be eating here again!

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  9. James

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful venue for special event, great ambiance, fantastic food, can be a little loud with the folks in the bar adjacent to the dining room, but worth it.

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  10. June VIP

    Orange County28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a 6pm reservation and we were seated promptly! We ordered an appetizer and our drinks! When we were finished and placed our dinner order, our server told us it was going to be a while and that we should order the Caesar salad to share which we did (we sort of felt compelled to) even knowing that we were going to have way too much food! Well it did take a long time and in fact we did not get served our entree until 7:35pm! By this time we were pretty full from the bread, appetizer and salad and ate a few bites before asking for boxes and our check as we had already been there 2 hours! The food was decent but definitely not worth the $300+ (including tip) for two people! We will not be returning!

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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 4.9 stars by 2023 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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  5. Newport Beach

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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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