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Port Restaurant & Bar, Corona Del Mar, CA

Port Restaurant & Bar

3.7
3.7
494 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental
440 Heliotrope Ave., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

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

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
Port Restaurant in Corona del Mar is a coastal treasure where the world comes together in an exciting melange of sparkling ambiance, superb service, and transcendent cuisine. Tucked away just off the Majestic Coast Highway next to the legendary Port Theater, the restaurant has established itself as one of the main reasons to visit Corona del Mar. Port's soothing street side patio area is reminiscent of a classic southern Riviera bistro, while colorful paintings and sculptures add a playful depth to the romantic interior. The classically trained kitchen staff at Port specializes in utilizing exciting and authentically homemade flavors to create a fantastic globally inspired culinary experience that should not be missed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Mediterranean, Persian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Port is available for dine-in parties as well as catering for any event. Please call to inquire about pricing and availability. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    We are capable of handling parties from 20 to 120 for dining and even bigger parties for special occasions, personal mixers, or corporate events. Outside catering is also available. Contact Port to inquire about pricing and availability.
  • Neighborhood
    Corona del Mar
  • Cross street
    Heliotrope and Coast Highway
  • Parking details
    The Parking lot across the street from the restaurant is available to patrons from 5 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and all weekend at no charge.
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment provided nightly. Please visit website for updated music schedule.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch at Port!

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    It's your turn to spoil your mother - bring her in for a special Mother's Day Brunch at Port! 🌷💐 We will be having a spectacular performance by Steve Clark & Candice Rans - along with a multi-course menu starting at $59 per person! Sunday May 11th 11am - 4pm
    Mother's Day Brunch at Port! Photo
  • Mother's Day Dinner at Port!

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    It's your turn to spoil your mother - bring her in for a special Mother's Day Dinner at Port! 🌷💐 We will be having a mouth-watering multi-course menu, starting at $59 per person! Sunday May 11th 4pm - 9pm
    Mother's Day Dinner at Port! Photo

What 494 people are saying

Port Restaurant & Bar 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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Port Restaurant & Bar is a "great neighborhood gem" known for its delicious Mediterranean cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. The "fantastic owner Ali" and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "great food" and "excellent service," enhanced by live music, making it perfect for both casual outings and special occasions.

494 Reviews
  1. christy VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food - and generous amounts! Would love to come back.

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  2. Martin VIP

    Orange County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood Gem. Serve Mediterranean food that amazing. Great location for party's or a first date. Great staff and a fantastic owner Ali will take care of all your needs.

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  3. john VIP

    Orange County25 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    One of the worst dining experiences my wife I have ever had. I'm 56, we go out to eat 2-3 times a week and have for 20 years ... you do the math. When we first walked in, we thought people were smoking in the restaurant because the smell of smoke was so overpowering. We should have just left then but we didn't. Service was terrible. Matched only by how bad the food was. We ordered a glass of wine that finally made it to the table when our entrees did. We ordered a side dish which never showed up to the table...but did show up on the bill. The desserts must have been store-bought bulk. Maybe a Costco special--one bite was enough. We figured out the smoke smell was the owner/maître d. The smell of smoke on him was so overpowering it was clear he was smoking any time he disappeared into the kitchen or out to the front. He dropped our desserts off and actually had a cigarette and lighter in his hand. It was so bad our eyes were watering. Our clothes stunk of cigarettes so badly we left our coats in the garage when we got home. It was like being in Europe in the 80s. We watched the table next to us sit for 20-30 minutes without even being greeted. They finally left. Oh--and they added 20% gratuity to the bill (for a table of 2), never said anything, and had a tip line included on the bill for additional tip. I wonder how many people double tipped ... The guy playing guitar was great though! So, if you like crappy food, crappy service and love the smell of cigarettes permeating your food and clothes this is the place!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Verushka

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Valentine’s Day set menu was overly expensive for what you got. The food was great just bad value. The live music was fantastic. We felt abused when we saw an $8 fee to use a credit card and an 18% automatic tip on the total. Unfortunately, We will not be returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Glenn

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a Saturday night, reserved my self a table, the next thing I know the band starts playing and it was really good music. I will be back for sure .The service was good and the feeling of a good time was in the air for sure and that was what I wanted, thank you for the experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Marilee VIP

    Orange County220 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience at the Port Restaurant. It's one of those best kept secrets inside Corona del Mar. Good food, good service and a good band. The staff is welcoming and the food is great. Can't ask for more.

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  7. Linzy

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Christmas dinner last night with my boyfriend. Amazing service and ambience at the restaurant. Hostess Taylor was all smiles great, greeted us promptly. Maya was our personable server and bartender making us beautiful drinks and mock-tails too. The food big portions and delicious. The owner Ali went to all the tables checking on us to see how our experience was. The live music was the cherry on top with George Fryer and his band. Been playing there 12 years. We originally had reservations at Sol they had an hour wait even with our reservation and it was too loud at the restaurant so we came here last minute and are so glad we did. This is our new favorite place. Highly recommend and supporting a small business that’s been around for 17 years makes us extra happy to be a part of helping out. Will be telling all our friends about this hidden gym.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time there on Christmas Day. Very pleasantly surprised. Food was excellent, prices were reasonable and service was flawless and friendly. Will definitely be back. Thank you very much.

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  9. Marilee VIP

    Orange County220 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat. Enjoyed our meal. It wasn't too crowded and the hostess/waitress and others were very attentive. Overall a good pick.

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  10. christy VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food -- excellent service! Our server Daniel was fabulous.

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FAQs

Port Restaurant & Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 494 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Corona del Mar

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Port Restaurant & Bar

440 Heliotrope Ave., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Heliotrope and Coast Highway
  • Neighborhood
    Corona del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Mediterranean, Persian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Parking lot across the street from the restaurant is available to patrons from 5 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and all weekend at no charge.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment provided nightly. Please visit website for updated music schedule.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Port is available for dine-in parties as well as catering for any event. Please call to inquire about pricing and availability. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    We are capable of handling parties from 20 to 120 for dining and even bigger parties for special occasions, personal mixers, or corporate events. Outside catering is also available. Contact Port to inquire about pricing and availability.
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