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Civic Center Park is a vibrant hub in the city, perfect for enjoying the outdoors while surrounded by art and culture. Where to Eat Near Civic Center Park? The dining scene near Civic Center Park boasts a delightful variety of culinary experiences. You can find everything from elegant seafood restaurants highlighting the freshest catches to cozy American eateries that serve mouthwatering comfort food. Many spots offer inviting outdoor settings, perfect for savoring a delicious meal while soaking in the scenic views. Options range from sophisticated dining featuring tender steaks to casual bistros providing farm-to-table delights. With so many choices, you'll discover the perfect place to satisfy your cravings when exploring restaurants near Civic Center Park. Enjoy a memorable dining experience that complements your day at the park!
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1. RH Ocean Grill at RH Newport Beach
4.6
Exceptional(3002)
$$$$
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 265 times today
The RH Ocean Grill is located on the rooftop of RH Newport Beach, The Gallery at Fashion Island. Enjoy a menu of seafood and caviar specialties, along with a selection of signature salads and classics from our hearth. Dine in a year-round skylit garden with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers, a cascading center fountain and panoramic views of the California coastline.
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2. Ocean 48 - Newport
4.9
Exceptional(2564)
$$$$
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 222 times today
The Ocean 48 menu is designed with fresh seafood and quality ingredients in mind. The Mastros provide ultra-grade seafood, salmon, lobster, crab, oysters and more. Much of the menu is served a la carte, letting each guest personalize their experience. Ocean 48 is seafood reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere specializing in world-class seafood & great steaks. Different than anything we have done in the past, the fine dining atmosphere blends dramatic and intimate settings. At the core of Ocean 48 is chef sourced, highest graded sustainable fresh seafood from around from the world, enhanced with unique and interesting appetizers and side dishes that go beyond the traditional seafood menu. Newport's best seafood & romantic restaurant.
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3. Water Grill - South Coast Plaza
4.7
Exceptional(9595)
$$$$
• Seafood • Costa Mesa
Booked 188 times today
Water Grill South Coast Plaza is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located across from South Coast Plaza - just steps from the Segerstrom Center of the Arts - Water Grill South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Orange County’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill South Coast Plaza also offers multiple, customizable private dining rooms for your business meetings and special events. Our generous corkage program for each table: the first 750mL bottle is COMPLIMENTARY, and each additional 750mL bottle is $50.
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4. Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens
4.7
Exceptional(13492)
$$$$
• American • Corona del Mar
Booked 330 times today
We are excited for your visit, and welcome you to experience our beautiful outdoor dining room in Newport Beach. That being said we are outdoors and encourage all guest to dress appropriate to the season. We have added a beautiful heated covered awning for the winter months. We offer blankets for sale that can be kept, or left behind and donated to a local charity we support. We will still be requesting a two hour dinning limit per visit.Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens offers the freshest, locally sourced , seasonal farm-to-fork cuisine paired with exclusive wines and craft cocktails and beers. Located on a seven acre home and garden center in the heart of beautiful Corona del Mar, Farmhouse provides a dining experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else and can be quite romantic. What sets us apart is the unparalleled beauty of Rogers Gardens combined perfectly with a unique cuisine created by Chef Rich Mead.
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5. JOEY Newport Beach
4.7
Exceptional(2176)
$$$$
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 266 times today
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. In the heart of Orange County’s luxury shopping destination, Fashion Island, JOEY Newport Beach is an opulent oasis. The space features a gallery wall highlighting several hand-picked local artists and a unique Bocci light installation. Boasting 9,367 square feet, it includes an open patio which features a bar and retractable sections of roof, providing coverage and the ability to open to the day or evening sky. A large-scale outdoor fire pit offers guests an inviting lounge area, this space is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of well-deserved champagne fireside after a day of shopping.
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6. Ospi Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(301)
$$$$
• Italian • Costa Mesa
Booked 80 times today
Southern Italy meets coastal California at Ospi Costa Mesa. From Top Chef alumnus Jackson Kalb, Ospi redefines traditional Nonna's cooking with Michelin technique and a few twists. Indulge in our painstakingly house-made pasta from biodynamically farmed Italian and local wheat, paper-thin pizza romana tonda, seasonal-forward cooking, and an expertly curated selection of wines and cocktails in a refined setting. Ospi should feel like your favorite lunch or dinner party 7 days a week - it’s a vibe.
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7. Nick's Newport Beach
4.8
Exceptional(951)
$$$$
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 90 times today
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.
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8. Nobu Newport
4.6
Exceptional(3245)
$$$$
• Japanese • Newport Beach
Booked 122 times today
Nobu Newport Beach, located in the luxurious Lido Marina Village, serves Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-renowned signature cuisine such as Tiradito, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Black Cod Miso with incredible views of the Newport Harbor.Designed by Studio PCH, Nobu Newport Beach has been crafted with their signature aesthetic of comfort and refined details in mind, to create a simple and elegant atmosphere. Guests are able to enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining in the two-story space.
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9. Seasons 52 - Costa Mesa
4.8
Exceptional(9781)
$$$$
• American • Costa Mesa
Booked 109 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
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10. Mastro's Steakhouse - Costa Mesa
4.7
Exceptional(8634)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Costa Mesa
Booked 79 times today
Experience the epitome of fine dining at Mastro’s Steakhouse Costa Mesa, located in vibrant Orange County. As an OpenTable Diners’ Choice winner for 2025, Mastro’s Costa Mesa continues to be a top destination for unforgettable dining in Orange County’s South Coast dining district, nestled near the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the Orange County Museum of Art.Voted best steakhouse in Best of Orange County 2024!

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