608 Dahlia

Name: 608 Dahlia
Address: 2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92625
Telephone: (949) 220-7229
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2166)

$31 to $50

American

2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625

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2 people

May 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

Executive Chef Jessica Roy brings her fresh interpretation and style to Garden and Farm-to-Table cuisine right inside the botanical oasis that is Sherman Library and Gardens. Daily pickings from the Gardens and local farms populate the ever changing seasonal menu that highlights the best and most flavorful ingredients of the season. Look for ingredients at their peak, stunning edible blooms and herbs right from the Sherman grounds, and cuisine that is nothing short of inspired and delicious. .

Please note: we are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5.00 per person admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization), who maintain the sweeping panoramic views that our diners get to enjoy! Come for the food and stay for the views (and insta-worthy pics).

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Market Cuisine
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 220-7229
Website
http://608dahlia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jessica Roy
Catering
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is proud to be the exclusive caterer for events booked with Sherman Library and Gardens. Please contact us at events@608dahlia.com for more information on our catering packages and availability.
Private party facilities
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is able to host private events for up to 150 people. Private events must also meet requirements set by the Sherman Library and Gardens.

Location
2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Cross street
MacArthur and PCH
Parking details
Parking in back lot and lot off PCH. Parking in Sherman Gardens lot is free. We are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5 admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization) which maintains the beautiful surroundings for our restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Food and Fashion Show
$79.30 per person
Prepaid
May 30, 2025 only
Enjoy the evolution of Food and Fashion! On Friday May 30th 1pm-4pm we will be combining exquisite cuisine with a stunning fashion show. Your ticket of $65 (+tax and gratuity) will include a Garden side lunch (menu below), admission to Sherman Library and Gardens, and a table-side fashion show presented by CDOBBS. Menu: Buttermilk Chive and Gruyere Biscuit with house whipped butter and orange blossom honey Dahlia Salad with Grilled Chicken (mixed greens, strawberries, dates, goat cheese, fresh herbs, toasted sunflower seeds, balsamic reduction, lemon poppy vinaigrette) Dessert Duo of flourless chocolate torte and almond lemon tart Yuzu Lychee Spritz (non-alcoholic) Additional menu items and alcoholic beverages will be available a la carte for an additional charge. Timeline: 1pm Guest Arrival 1:30pm Lunch served Garden side 2pm Fashion Show 4pm Event End For questions regarding this experience, or to notify us about dietary restrictions, please email reservations@608dahlia.com.

Popular dishes

Small Batch Buttermilk Chive and Gruyère Biscuits$26.00
organic European flour | aged French Gruyère | Maldon salt | local citrus infused honey & whipped butter |*NF Please note our biscuits are made-to-order and one of Chef Jessica Roy's specialties.
Petite Garden Salad$12.00
mixed field greens | shaved carrot | heirloom tomato | fresh garden herbs | stone ground mustard vinaigrette | *GF *NF *DF *VG
Seasonal Beet Salad$19.00
whipped herbed goat cheese | seasonal orange | local whipped avocado | picked garden leaves | farmers market radish | aged balsamic reduction | *GF *NF *V
Chef's Seasonal Soup Creation | *GF *V$13.00

Leafy Greens

The Dahlia Salad$23.00
mixed greens | strawberries | dates | goat cheese | fresh herbs | toasted sunflower seeds | balsamic reduction | lemon poppy vinaigrette |*GF *NF *V
Cultivar Salad$23.00
shaved romaine | market grapes | Point Reyes blue cheese | crispy quinoa | toasted walnuts | shaved house dried fruit blend | tarragon herb dressing | *V
Field Corn Salad$23.00
romaine | heirloom tomato | cucumber | roasted corn | bell pepper | feta cheese | dilly cream | crispy quinoa | fresh herbs | lemon vinaigrette | *NF *V
Garden Salad$22.00
mixed field greens | shaved carrot | heirloom tomato | fresh garden herbs | stone ground mustard vinaigrette | *GF *NF *DF *VG

Central Garden

Pan Seared Salmon$32.00
whipped basil potato | petite vegetables | citrus carrot emulsion | fresh herbs | *GF *NF
Braised Lamb Shank$32.00
warm Israeli couscous salad | spring pea | roasted wild mushrooms | natural au jus reduction | *NF | *GF upon request
Jumbo Prawn & Basil Farrotto$34.00
seared jumbo prawn | creamy basil farrotto | petite vegetables | wild mushroom | wild sprouts | fresh basil cream | *NF
Grilled Flat Iron Steak$32.00
petite gem lettuce | heirloom tomato | house-made buttermilk ranch dressing | Point Reyes blue cheese | caramelized onions | garden chimichurri sauce | *GF *NF
Seasonal Vegetable Quiche$28.00
house-rolled crust | organic leeks | wild mushrooms | Swiss and Gruyère cheese blend | Lilly Farms cage-free heritage eggs | sweet yellow bell pepper emulsion | mixed garden salad | stone-ground mustard vinaigrette | *NF *V
Soup & Sammi$28.00
open-faced caper-onion-dilly cream salmon salad | smoked salmon | avocado | wild sprouts | toasted multigrain bread | seasonal soup. | *NF *Add house-made potato chips $5

Desserts

All of our desserts are scratch-made in our pastry kitchen.

Fresh Berry Parfait$14.00
fresh marinated berries | triple berry whipped cream | *GF *NF *V
Lemon Almond Tart$14.00
fresh marinated berries | organic raspberry whipped cream
Flourless Chocolate Torte$14.00
fresh marinated berries | whipped cream | *GF *NF
Lavender Crème Brûlée$14.00
fresh marinated berries | whipped berry cream | toasted almond cookie

What 2,166 people are saying

608 Dahlia 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

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
American
South Orange County
Healthy
South Orange County
Great for outdoor dining
South Orange County
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

608 Dahlia offers an exceptional dining experience in a "beautiful garden setting." Chef Jessica Roy's culinary creations, including the "divine" biscuits, are praised for their presentation and flavor. The "caring and attentive" service, alongside the serene ambiance, makes this restaurant a "hidden gem" in Orange County.

2,166 Reviews

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Kathy
Orange County12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful gardens, great food, lovely place for lunch.
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Nancy
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely place for lunch with excellent food. I come to Sherman Gardens often for classes and stay for lunch. My reservation is always for one but I am never treated as an oddity or stuck in a corner. Both the menu and wine list are small but excellent quality. The view is pretty and the people watching is very entertaining.
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COURTNEY VIP
Los Angeles22 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem!!! The beautiful serene garden setting sets the ambience for an unforgettable lunch experience. Our dishes were beautifully presented and the quality of the ingredients were unsurpassed. The dishes were impeccably balanced with unique flavors. Most importantly, the menu offers many healthy options for the diverse diners. Wine suggestions for each dish was spot on. Highly recommend!!! PS - The buttermilk chive and gruyère biscuits are divine!
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Jody
Salt Lake City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don't miss dining at 608 Dalia! The food is exceptional and you are in a beautiful garden. Chef just won an award for best chef in Orange County, and it is well deserved. The presentation was exceptional and matched the quality of the food. The service was caring and attentive and great. Do not miss this gem of a restaurant.
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Geetha
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a bautiful setting and food was very good.
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Lori
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place to eat and walk around the gardens after. Will definitely be back!
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Lori VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service, food and food display of fresh flowers was excellent as well as the beautiful smell of flowers all around! Highly suggest experiencing this restaurant, though a little pricey but nice for Mother’s Day or other occasions.
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Anna VIP
Los Angeles25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location and beautifully presented food Perfect for Mother’s Day !
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wendy
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience ! Food and atmosphere are the best !
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Deborah VIP
Orange County22 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I've eaten there many times including a recent olive oil tasting with a curated dinner which was wonderful. This year's Mother's Day luncheon was a disappointed for the first time. I always order the quiche and unfortunately it did not live up to the past. It was cheese heavy with little egg to bind it all and a tasteless barely there crust. I brought my daughter and her family there for the first time and after having to wait to be served our drinks for an unusually long time, my 4 year old's lunch was brought out and he was almost done eating before any of the adults had been served anything. We did bring it to our servers attention and after apologizes, our drinks and food were immeduately brought out. The servers genuinely seemed to be apologetic about the whole affair and did comp us biscuits and dessert. This will not keep me from going back though I may choose not to return for future Mother's Day.
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FAQs

608 Dahlia is rated 4.8 stars by 2166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
MacArthur and PCH
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Market Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking in back lot and lot off PCH. Parking in Sherman Gardens lot is free. We are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5 admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization) which maintains the beautiful surroundings for our restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jessica Roy
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://608dahlia.com/
Phone number
(949) 220-7229
Catering
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is proud to be the exclusive caterer for events booked with Sherman Library and Gardens. Please contact us at events@608dahlia.com for more information on our catering packages and availability.
Private party facilities
608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is able to host private events for up to 150 people. Private events must also meet requirements set by the Sherman Library and Gardens.

608 Dahlia

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Food and Fashion Show

Specialty Biscuits

Lemon Almond Tart

Seasonal Beet Salad

Seedlings

Small Batch Buttermilk Chive and Gruyère Biscuits$26.00

Petite Garden Salad$12.00

Seasonal Beet Salad$19.00

Chef's Seasonal Soup Creation | *GF *V$13.00

Leafy Greens

The Dahlia Salad$23.00

Cultivar Salad$23.00

Field Corn Salad$23.00

Garden Salad$22.00

Central Garden

Pan Seared Salmon$32.00

Braised Lamb Shank$32.00

Jumbo Prawn & Basil Farrotto$34.00

Grilled Flat Iron Steak$32.00

Seasonal Vegetable Quiche$28.00

Soup & Sammi$28.00

Desserts

Fresh Berry Parfait$14.00

Lemon Almond Tart$14.00

Flourless Chocolate Torte$14.00

Lavender Crème Brûlée$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Dining areas

Additional information

Chef's Seasonal Soup Creation | GF V$13.00