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Sunday Brunch in our beautiful Lighthouse Room - Sunday Seafood Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, CA

Sunday Seafood Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort

4.8
4.8
98 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
Every Sunday, Balboa Bay Resort offers a Seafood Sunday Brunch featuring buffet stations of classics and new favorites in our beautiful waterfront Lighthouse Room. Located on the stunning Newport Harbor in beautiful Newport Beach, the Balboa Bay Resort is the perfect spot for Sunday brunch with friends and family. Enjoy favorites including Latin Spiced Prime Rib, Pan Seared Striped Bass, Lobster, Crab Claws, Omelets, and so much more!

Outdoor Seating is available upon first come first serve basis!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    Balboa Bay Way
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 98 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • Orange County

    Seafood

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

98 Reviews
  1. TaraS

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best seafood brunch we have ever been to. Service was outstanding and we had a beautiful view. Highly recommend going.

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  2. TimD

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Ahi, crab claws, lamb. Not too happy with them automatically adding on their own 25% service charge instead of you tipping the amount you think they deserve.

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  3. Neemai

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The view is the highlight. Food was ok, service was ok, and they charged 25% gratuity for sub par service. Need to leave that for guests discretion. Considering it’s help yourself and you get your own drinks, it’s a bit much. Salads were soggy, seafood was ok, carving table was good, but very so so for the price. I have told people not worth it.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Overall good experience. Sushi was terrible per usual. Dessert is awesome. Prime rib is excellent and so is the lamb. All the breakfast items are good. Great service.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this place for the best brunch ever! The food was amazing, super fresh and incredibly delicious. The environment is absolutely beautiful and the service was great! I’m totally spoiled now with buffet food, nothing can compare to this superb spread! Definitely worth the price and definitely a repeat! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩

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  6. Geralyn13

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd time here when I'm town. Service was on point and seafood fresh and delicious.ots of variety from lamb chops to custom omelettes, to shrimp, stone crab and sushi.

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  7. DeniseC

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable day- food excellent. Family from really enjoyed the scenery.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food with great quality , great service ! Will come back ! Just pricey.

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  9. GeorgannaH

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food in a beautiful location! I highly recommend.

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  10. LisaC

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The food was really good but the service was bad. For $105 per person, I expected way more. No one offered us water, the "server" said he couldn't bring us mimosas because of some rule. We were barely checked on. Then they have the nerve to add a service charge when there was no service; we did everything ourselves. I was tempted to demand it be removed but we went ahead and paid but didn't leave any extra though they had a tip line still. I wouldn't return at those prices with bad service.

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  11. Chavez

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome staff all around, beautifully set up for a cozy Sunday brunch. Excellent customer service. Thank you Balboa bay resort.

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  12. OlgaL

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was delicious and the service was amazing! Highly recommend!

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  13. MimiV

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great quality food and a good variety. We had a great time celebrating early Mother's Day with our family of 5. The kitchen was pretty steady on refilling all the food stations.

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  14. GregA

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were amazing-one of the main reasons we keep coming back. A recent change we didn’t care for was you had to get your brunch mimosa at the bar

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  15. Selena

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing buffet and wait staff is stellar. I'll be back

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  16. ElizabethC

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was above and beyond perfection. Food was good but expected a higher quality in some of the food that was offered. There was not a great variety of seafood or at least it was not available very quickly when it ran out. But beautiful location. I would recommend.

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  17. MarileeT

    Orange County

    167 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as usual. Their brunch is the best one in the area!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent seafood from Sushi to American style. We will definitely come again

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort doesn’t disappoint! From the initial greeting and welcome to the amazing service, famous Bloody Marys, and incredible food…I always feel spoiled.

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  20. MelV

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a special occasion brunch. Excellent food, service, and gorgeous views of the harbor. Couldn't have asked for more!

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  21. DeniseC

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Not my 1 st. Celebrated birthdays . The food was excellent. The service was good, forgot a couple of refills. We felt alittle rushed at the end of our meal but overall a wonderful experience.

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  22. Foodie

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably one of the better local buffets I've been to. The food for a buffet was really clean, not heavy and greasy like many of the buffets I've been to. Definitely recommend this place. The ambiance is nice, the food even better, and overall a great experience.

    Sunday Seafood Brunch at Balboa Bay ResortResponded on March 14, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a positive review. We are so happy that you had a wonderful dining experience. We hope to see you back again soon! Sincerely, Balboa Bay Resort Management Team

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service was great the view is the same as A+O bar and restaurant next door. The food was ok but not great. It’s a seafood buffet but there were no hot/cold crab legs. Cold jumbo shrimps and claws some sushi, oysters and raw salmon. Desert section was great. Breakfast and omelette pretty much the same as Hilton’s. The lunch piece was limited. Chicken breasts were dry and some fish and ribs and some cold cuts and cheese. Salad and fruit was good. Overall I found the variety for brunch very limited to be honest. The major blow was the check. $95 a plate plus tax and service charge. For a group of 3 be ready to shed $400 easy! Then there is a tip too on top of service charge. Way overpriced for the food.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I was unaware that a not-insignificant "service charge" was to be applied in addition to the $95 per plate cost plus tip.

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  25. MrsK

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Ambience is the best part about this place. It is on the marina and you can dine while watching boats float by. The food was good. Indoor is louder and if the guests at the table next to you are wearing strong cologne/perfume you don't like, it will taint your food taste. Outside seating on the patio is recommended to dilute and diffuse unwanted smells and noises. The selection is diverse and the food tastes good. The quality of service from staff was very good. BEWARE though, there is a surprise service fee tacked onto your bill per person that is NOT mentioned on their website when you book reservations. Seems pretty sneaky because for 2 people, it ended up being $47.50 added to our prix fixe price of $95pp. Surprise!

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  26. RobertaH

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding, free valet with brunch was nice touch. Food was very fresh and high quality. A 25% gratuity was added automatically for our table of 2, seems a bit steep for a buffet but we would have tipped close to that anyway.

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  27. BrendaM

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    Noisy Hot Food served on Cold Plates Very Cold ….

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  28. LeAnnB

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Balboa Bay Club is very nice. We were greeted warmly at our check in for brunch. Seated a a nice table outside with heater. Was perfect! We were attended to by 3 servers..first Bertha, I cant remember her partners name, but equally wonderful. Finally Rey M, what a delight. Food was displayed simple yet elegant, everything very tidy. Overall great day with brunch

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  29. ChrisL

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Abundance of fresh seafood available for this buffet. Service was amazing and truly 5 stars. Entire staff appeared happy and willing to help and serve. One of my best customer service experience ever. Gorgeous view of the harbor. Guests were pleased with quality of food and service.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Meeting friends.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite brunch in OC!

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  32. DonaldA

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good and the service was superb!!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The restaurant should disclose on the menu for charging 25% service fee. I didn’t realize this charge until later. When signing the receipt, there also a line for tips. I feel like misleading by $85 per person price. After adding up the fees and tips, you are paying over $120 per person.

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  34. Kami

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It was my first time at this place. We had a party of five and went there for brunch. The restaurant has an amazing ambient, right by the water. Absolutely great service and food. It is all you can eat with a variety of appetizer, main course and deserts. of course with all of that comes the bill at the end which is just a little pricy.

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  35. YvetteB

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    A great selection of items on the buffet...however, disappointed that they didn't keep the salmon sashimi refreshed and available. Service was amazing...servers were excellent and never kept us waiting for anything at all...

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wished it was sunny and could sit outdoor, as planned. Live egg station and chocolate fountain were missed, still outstanding!

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  37. DeniseC

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our brunch immensely. The food was fresh and the service was excellent.

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  38. Larry

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, great service, good food. Overall great experience.

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  39. MarileeT

    Orange County

    167 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WONDERFUL BRUNCH. THEY NEVEFR DISAPPOINT. THE BEST BRUNCH IN O.C.

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  40. JohnS

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable! I was expecting there to be a dud of an item but truly this was amazingly delicious. Everything was amazing and I will definitely be back!

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FAQs

Sunday Seafood Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort is rated 4.8 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Sunday Seafood Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort

1221 WEST COAST HWY, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Balboa Bay Way
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Breakfast, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Prabeen Prathapan
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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