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Casablanca The Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA

Casablanca The Restaurant

4.8
4.8
118 Reviews
$31 to $50
Moroccan
A Superb Algerian-Moroccan and West Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine. A Culinary Adventure at
"Casablanca The Restaurant & Bistro" in the Casbah inspired atmosphere.. A legacy of more than 30 years of Moroccan cuisine in Orange County.
Our staff is fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Moroccan, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 423-7038
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Veteran
  • Executive chef
    Executive Chef
  • Catering
    We can organize your events in our restaurant or offsite within our service area.<br />We will provide you with a screen, and sound system at no additional cost.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our hospitality will assure the success of your:• Business Meetings,• Conferences, • Special Events, • Graduation Celebrations• Special Events • Anniversary and Birthday PartiesWe can organize your events in our Private Rooms or offsite within our service area.We will provide you with a screen, and sound system at no additional cost.
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross street
    Cross Street: Orange Str. Walking distance Public Parking on SeaShore Dr
  • Parking details
    Private Parking lot reserved exclusively for our Patrons
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 118 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • North Orange County

    Best Value

  • North Orange County

    Romantic

  • North Orange County

    Good for special occasions

118 Reviews
  1. Jany

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved the amazing food and the service was great. Beautiful ambiance. We will definitely return. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  2. MrsK

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a couple appetizing, authentic Moroccan food prepared and served in tagine, lamb and honey lamb- both were delicious and well done. The belly dancer was cream on the top - she herself is worth going there and having a fine meal. All over a great experience.

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  3. DanielaG

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food was delicious, ambiance was perfect and the decor created a cozy inviting dinning room. They were supposed to have belly dancing at 7pm but the dancer didn’t show up, however we will visit again to hopefully get the full experience with the entertainment.

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  4. EvelynV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, ambiance, cuisine, Belly Dancer the decor was all so very exquisite!! Our dinner experience overexceeded our expectations and were totally impressed with our dining experience and will definitely recommend Casablanca Bistro to family and friends!!! The price for the dining experience was well worth the cost. Looking forward to our next visit to Casablanca Bistro!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! The whole experience (ambiance, food, entertainment, staff) is incredible. I’m still dreaming about the paella. Treat yourself and go!

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  6. AmineL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegant food and service. I got couscous with chicken and it tasted very authentic. Highly recommended.

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  7. KarlaM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was excellent! The food so yummy, great entertainment, the service exceptional!

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  8. JimR

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a marvelous restaurant, with great and genuine ambiance. And the owner/host was very gracious. The food was unusual perhaps to some people's taste -- but in a very good way! The food was wonderful. My wife and I hope to return very soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Casablanca is one of my favorite restaurants. My mom, grandma, fiancé and I had a very enjoyable time. Immediately when you walk in you got huge smiles from the hostess and servers- that is a huge green flag for me. Our server was lovely and she knew the menu and offered suggestions not to mention she was incredibly attentive! We all ordered lamb and it was all sublime. The owner is so nice as well and it is obvious to me there is a lot of care that goes into this restaurant. I would highly recommend!

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  10. pvee

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We showed up for our reservation today and the restaurant was closed. They could at least have notified me but didn’t. I called and left a message and they never returned my call. Will never go back. Terrible customer service.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, the ambiance and the service is great at Casablanca, an Algerian-Moroccan restaurant. Never had Algerian food before? Well, they have great bourak, merguez and harissa along with couscous - and they’re made in house. Parking can be tough but it’s Newport so give yourself time to find street parking. But it’s well worth your time. Enjoy!

    Casablanca The RestaurantResponded on August 11, 2023

    Thank you.

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  12. RoseyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING ATMOSPHERE AND WONDERFUL STAFF. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

    Casablanca The RestaurantResponded on August 11, 2023

    Thank you.

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  13. ObanR

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Love the fact they relocated to PCH as we can now walk to the location. Are our meals were very good and the humus was some of best we ever had.

    Casablanca The RestaurantResponded on August 11, 2023

    Thank you.

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  14. foodie4sure

    Sacramento

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Lovely interior, attentive staff. The stars of the menu were the honey lamb tagine, lamb couscous and the harissa soup. The bastilla was just ok, wouldn't order again. The Caesar salad was good and more than enough to share. Parking is a challenge.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved the atmosphere. I really enjoyed everything. Overall the owner was very nice. My server was great! loved !loved !loved the music selection and the fact that on the TV screen monitors they did not have sports featured. It was beautiful, ambient visual videos of Morocco Algeria areas which was very relaxing and made me feel like booking a trip tomorrow to go to Algeria or Morocco. It was very pleasant.

    Casablanca The RestaurantResponded on August 11, 2023

    Thank you.

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  16. jamien

    Baja California Sur

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. The food was delicious, it was fun experiencing the traditional Moroccan flavors. Good service and the staff was very welcoming. We throughly enjoyed our meal and will be back.

    Casablanca The RestaurantResponded on August 11, 2023

    Thank you.

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  17. DDdiner

    Salt Lake City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fantastic dinner at Casablanca! It is such a special restaurant and a wonderful dining experience with delicious food, excellent service in a warm, welcoming environment. Highly recommend this restaurant!

    Casablanca The RestaurantResponded on July 3, 2023

    Thank you for your support! As a small business we truly appreciate it....

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  18. Ryanne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Father's day and really enjoyed the food. Wished they had a full bar but they had plenty of delicious options to choose from.

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  19. BrendaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Made a reservation and they wouldn’t accommodate us on our preference to seat. Do to a reso of 4 coming in to seat at the table we wanted to be seated at, so we thought. Instead they sat us on a small round table in the center of room we’re there was a lot of traffic. Our chairs constantly getting hit and not enough room on the table to eat . The number of times we keep getting bump by staff and people at the restaurant was ridiculous and made the overall experience not great. Within 30 mins of seating down and the original table we wanted to be seated at, it turned out to be another table of 2. We were so annoyed that they lied to us and had to endure being constantly hit while we were trying to eat. They just didn’t want accommodate us , even though we made the reservation 2wks in advance. The food was great. The overall experience wasn’t. We will not be returning.

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  20. Marlena

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An incredible evening. Food was amazing, service was the best. Everything was top notch in every way. I loved the ambiance and decor. It was like being in Morocco especially with the lovely dancer. My guests had a blast and I can't wait to return.

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  21. DavidT

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Warm and cozy environment. Nice variety of cocktails. The food was delicious. Honey lamb and roasted eggplant were really nice.

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  22. KatS

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Impeccable service. Great ambiance.

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  23. DDdiner

    Salt Lake City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were treated like absolute royalty by everyone at Casablanca! From the minute we walked through the grand archway they catered to us and seemed to bend over backwards to ensure the entire experience was fantastic. Everything we ordered was simply delicious and prepared perfectly. We ordered the Harirra soup, lobster bisque, Casablanca salad, seafood Bastilla, vegetable couscous, lemon chicken tagine and salmon tagine (they made it special) and all tasted super yummy. We really look forward to returning to Casablanca soon and highly recommend it to everyone!

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  24. AngieW

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Casablanca. The staff were wonderful and the entertainment was great!!! The food was yummy too. Definitely will be back. Thank you for a fun night!

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  25. jdv91

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved our evening at Casablanca! All 5 of us ordered the traditional experience 4 course meal and every dish was outstanding. They included a chocolate dipped strawberry and the mint tea after as a Mothers Day treat. The service was wonderful and more than made up for the difficult parking situation.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as usual. Great service. It was very busy, but that’s ok. I’m very glad they seem to be doing so well at their new location. A++++

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  27. Shannon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the manager and staff were excellent! It was our server’s first day at work and she did a wonderful job. Thank you so much for helping us build great family memories.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great family run restaurant, amazing food, greats ambiance and attentive service.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best experience every time! They’ve relocated and it’s beautiful. The menu is excellent.

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  30. RileyM

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great ambiance! We checked out the new PCH location and it was a great experience. The staff were so kind and welcoming, and the food was amazing! We especially loved the Honey Lamb that fell off the bone and the Baklawa. The atmosphere feels like you’re transported to Morocco, and they even had a belly dancer! We appreciated the kind hospitality and will definitely be back.

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  31. Kato66

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, attentive service and good entertainment.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time ! The food was amazing ! Daniel was great ! Highly recommend ! We took a Uber parking never the best there 🌴 can’t wait to go back on a Friday or Saturday for the belly dancers 💃🏻

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, food was amazing, and service was excellent.

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  34. Trish

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous, authentic meal at Casablanca. While the exterior may be misleading, the interior is warm and beautifully decorated to make you feel like you are in Morocco. There was a wonderful belly dancer and the food was so interesting and like nothing I’ve ever had. We had the lamb and it was falling off the bone in a delicious sauce. If you want a unique experience, give then a try! It’s worth a visit!!

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  35. MelodyC

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They provide excellent service and delicious food!

    1 person found this helpful

  36. IrvineHype

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Moroccans

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Enjoined the entire experience wished there were more selections of what was offered in the menu but overall a great experience!

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  38. DerekR

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for date night and we had a wonderful experience! The ambiance, the food, and the service was superb. We had the seafood bastilla, lamb tagine, and the couscous royale and all were excellent. The crème brûlée is a must! Definitely coming back for another date night.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Casablanca! The food is delicious & the staff is very friendly. The owner is also a great person. We enjoy coming here & love the food! Highly recommend the honey lamb, even if you don’t usually like lamb - try this one! 👌🏻

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  40. Mackenzie

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for Mother’s Day dinner and it was amazing . I love the music & the bellydancer was great & friendly. I asked for an accommodation for the menu & they were willing and made it special. Everyone was so wonderful! I will be back for my daughter’s birthday!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Casablanca The Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 423-7038.

Casablanca The Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 118 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 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Casablanca The Restaurant

6800 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cross Street: Orange Str. Walking distance Public Parking on SeaShore Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Moroccan, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking lot reserved exclusively for our Patrons
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Veteran
  • Executive chef
    Executive Chef
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 423-7038
  • Catering
    We can organize your events in our restaurant or offsite within our service area.<br />We will provide you with a screen, and sound system at no additional cost.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our hospitality will assure the success of your:• Business Meetings,• Conferences, • Special Events, • Graduation Celebrations• Special Events • Anniversary and Birthday PartiesWe can organize your events in our Private Rooms or offsite within our service area.We will provide you with a screen, and sound system at no additional cost.
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