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21 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA

21 Oceanfront

4.8 (2287)
$50 and over
Seafood
2100 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
Located across from the Newport Beach Pier and just steps from the sand, 21 Oceanfront Restaurant offers the ultimate fine dining experience. Please note the restaurant is in a historical building therefore is not wheelchair accessible. Reservations are greatly recommended. Valet service is offered for $12, cash only.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Mendoza
  • Catering
    We do not offer off-site catering. We do offer private dining events and celebrations on-site in one of our Private or Semi-Private dining spaces.
  • Private party facilities
    21 Oceanfront is the perfect venue for your next group event or banquet. Our event coordinators will plan your next family celebration, corporate event, or business meeting in one of our formal dining rooms.
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    21st Street and Balboa Blvd - Newport Beach Pier
  • Parking details
    Valet $12.00 per vehicle or Self-parking Available
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment in our Oceanfront Lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
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Experiences

  • Far Niente / Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner

    Jul 29, 2025 only
    Details and menu available soon... Please call the restaurant for additional details.
    Far Niente / Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner Photo
  • Penfolds Wine Dinner

    Sep 9, 2025 only
    Details and menu available later this year... Please call the restaurant for additional details.
    Penfolds Wine Dinner Photo
  • Caymus Wine Dinner

    Dec 9, 2025 only
    Details and menu available later this year... Please call the restaurant for additional details.
    Caymus Wine Dinner Photo

What 2,287 people are saying

21 Oceanfront 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
21 Oceanfront, nestled on Newport Beach Peninsula, offers a "classic yet modern" dining experience. Known for "amazing food and service," highlights include the Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, and "phenomenal soufflé." The restaurant's oceanfront views and elegant atmosphere make it ideal for special occasions or a "memorable night out."
2,287 Reviews
  1. Betsy

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sea bass was amazing! Shocked over the $50 corkage fee! That’s a bit extreme!

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  2. James

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This hidden gem on the Newport Beach Peninsula delivers in every way! The food is delicious; I always get the Filet Mignon, and it's cooked to perfection every time. The lobster mac and cheese might be my favorite side dish I've ever ordered (yes, it's that good). My girlfriend loved the Shrimp Scampi, which has a buttery garlic sauce that is next level. If cocktails are your thing, then try the Cucumber Martini, but once again, this team knows what they're doing with everything, so you can't go wrong. I could write a lot more about the Souffle for dessert, but I'll just say ORDER IT. The interior has a classic nostalgia to it, but in no way feels "old" and instead has a more modern approach to it. I've been all around Newport Beach at almost every nice restaurant you can think of, and I put this spot up near the top of my list. It's very rare that a restaurant has such attention to detail. Even the smallest things like how polite they were with my girlfriend and treating her like royalty goes a long way (Yes, I noticed.) Special shoutout to our waiter Collyn (I think he spells it this way). He was the best and knew everything on the menu like his own name. I'm sure you can tell from this review that I somewhat enjoyed myself here haha if you go, enjoy!

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  3. Taryn

    Baja California Sur1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, wine, service, ambiance, live music— and the oysters were 🤌🏼

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  4. Will VIP

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience. Food was excellent, service was excellent, view was awesome, and of pretty strong value. Definitely recommend this for someone wants to have a dress-up, elegant evening.

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  5. Stephanie

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Quite environment. The prices are high but it’s worth it.

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  6. Ron

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Baseball Cut Swordfish was outstanding. Great service and extremely accommodating. Loved the ocean view when the awnings were retracted.

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  7. Eric VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food at a fair price. Everything on the menu is great.

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  8. Mohamed VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitstaff, the music, the view and the food were all on point and fantastic! Parking is limited so you're going to want to valet

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  9. FEIGEL VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great sevice and beautiful music! I recommend this place!

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  10. brandon VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chilean Sea Bass was so good! Wife and I had an amazing time. The service and view along with the perfectly cooked food made this an awesome experience.

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FAQs

21 Oceanfront is rated 4.8 stars by 2287 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 21 Oceanfront

2100 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross street
    21st Street and Balboa Blvd - Newport Beach Pier
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet $12.00 per vehicle or Self-parking Available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Mendoza
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment in our Oceanfront Lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We do not offer off-site catering. We do offer private dining events and celebrations on-site in one of our Private or Semi-Private dining spaces.
  • Private party facilities
    21 Oceanfront is the perfect venue for your next group event or banquet. Our event coordinators will plan your next family celebration, corporate event, or business meeting in one of our formal dining rooms.
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