Louie's by the Bay

Name: Louie's by the Bay
Address: 2801 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92663
Telephone: (949) 720-1800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

968 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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Louie’s by the Bay is a modern Italian steakhouse located on the waterfront along picturesque Mariners Mile in Newport Beach. With a 180-degree view of Newport Bay, a warm elegant design, and exceptional service, Louie's brings an unparalleled dining experience to Newport Beach. The restaurant is the latest addition from Ron Salisbury of El Cholo and The Cannery. The menu features authentic charcuterie and antipasti, unique pastas, prime steaks and chops, classic Italian desserts, and a truly exceptional wine list. Open for dinner nightly, with a lively and late-night cocktail scene.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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Takeout

(949) 720-1800

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(949) 720-1800
Website
http://www.louiesnewport.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2801 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Parking details
Valet Parking. The fee is $7.00.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Octopus Cacio e Pepe$18.00
Blanched Octopus, Cacio e Pepe Cream, and Fried Carrots
Filet Tartare$22.00
served with Toast Points
Eggplant Parmigiana$15.00
Thick Cut Eggplant, Mozzarella, Parmesan Basil, Tomato Sauce, served with Toasted Bread
½ Dozen Oysters$20.00
choice of: Shallot Mignonette or Classic Cocktail Sauce and Horse Radish
Meatballs$14.00
Pomodoro, Pecorino Romano, Garlic Bread Crumbs, Grilled Bread
Fritto Misto$17.00
Shrimp, Calamari, Zucchini Served w/ a Spicy Marinara Sauce and Lemon

Charcuterie

Choose One $10, Choose Three $22, Choose Five $36

Genoa
dry aged salami with hints of garlic and black pepper
Proscuitto di Parma
aged 18 months
Piave
hard pasteurized cows milk cheese, aged 10-12 months, tropical notes
12 mo. Parmesan Reggiano "Gelato"
spreadable Parmigiano w/ black truffle
Smoked Tuna
albacore with tonnato dressing and Italian salsa verde
Gorgonzola Dolce
buttery with a little tang

Salads & Soup

Caprese$17.00
Burrata, Balsamic Agrodolce, Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Opal Basil, Endive, Lemon & Fennel Pollen Maldon Salt
Chopped Salad$17.00
Mixed Field Greens, Salami, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garbanzo Beans, Gorgonzola, Castelvetrano Olives, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Classic Wedge Salad$14.00
Iceberg, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Red Onions, Tomato
Caesar$14.00
Chopped Romaine, Brioche Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Boquerones
Soup of the Day$12.00

Carne

Choose a Side: Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Mushrooms, Broccolini, or Prager Corn. Choose a Sauce: Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Glassato, Italian Salsa Verde, or Bagna Cauda Butter

22 Oz Dry Aged Bone In Rib Eye$90.00
Black Peppercorn
8 Oz Angus Filet$49.00
14 Oz Prime New York$58.00
14 Oz Veal Chop$55.00
with Mushroom Marsala
8 Oz Coulotte Steak$32.00
Red Wine Demi Glace
Smoked Mary's Half Roasted Chicken$36.00

Entrees

8 Oz Venison$49.00
served Rare, Red Wine Demi Glaze, Cherry Reduction, 1,000 Leaf Potatoes
Short Ribs$40.00
Honey Wine Reduction, Swiss Chard, Crispy Pancetta, and Mashed Potatoes
Mary's Chicken Parmigiano$36.00
Capellini Pomodoro
Cioppino$45.00
Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Sea Bass, Shrimp, Tomato & Wine Broth
European Sea Bass$42.00
Acqua Pazza, Mashed Potatoes
Cattura del Giorno
Catch of the Day
- MP

Pastas

Cacio e Pepe$25.00
Angel Hair, Pecorino Romano, Black Pepper
Crispy Lasagna$28.00
Bolognese, Bechemel, Parmigiano Reggiano
Carbonara$26.00
Egg, Guanciale, Spaghetti
Spaghetti Bolognese$26.00
Parmigiano Reggiano
Linguini Vongole$26.00
Manila Clams, Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper, White Wine, served with Toasted Bread
Maine Lobster Ravioli$40.00
stuffed and topped w/ fresh Lobster. Served with Pink Vodka Sauce
Penne Pesto$23.00
Pistachio Crumble

For the Table

Housemade French Fries
w/ Garlic Oil & Herb Salt
Prager Creamed Corn
Grilled Mushrooms & Truffle Cream
Fontina Mashed Potatoes
Broccolini
w/ Bagna Cauda Butter

What 968 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
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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CarleenD
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Halibut special was the best I have ever had!!!
JC
JCMV
Orange County
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food (Chicken Parmigiana and Crispy Lasagna) and good service. cozy ambiance.
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KeithG
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top tier menu, excellent food with right sized portions, and great service. Our meal was a 10/10. Shout out to our server Everett for a great job.
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GWal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, amazing food. Would definitely come back!
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marcellew
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, food, and staff. I would recommend this restaurant !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite places to dine. Jordan is fabulous upfront. Alan gives great service and recommendations. We love it and come back with our friends all the time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Andy was amazing!!! Beautiful restaurant, great food but his service really set our experience over the top!
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Lucca
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing view, delicious food and lots of kind. The perfect place for a magic moment!
SB
StefanB
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We found the food at Louie's to be good, but not outstanding. I got the chicken parmigiano, which frankly my wife makes better, and she got the filet, which she thoroughly enjoyed. The service was excellent, and thanks to making the reservation on Open Table, they knew it was my birthday, even though I never said anything! I think perhaps that's why they gave us a good table with a nice view of the bay. It's a little pricey, but you're paying for that view, for the address, for the prestige. We would definitely go back.
CD
CDMdiners
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food choices and our meals were excellent. The service was great and the views of the bay add to the relaxation.
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Desireeinps
Palm Springs
129 reviews
vip
5.0
129 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come here for Michelle she is always fantastic, but the food is delicious also. Perfectly cooked New York and Cacio e Pepe for dinner. Spumoni for dessert. Look forward to the next time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful table by the window
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David
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Andy was absolutely amazing and the food was delicious!
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TheVickFamily
Orange County
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for New Years Eve Dinner. Our waiter was Andy. He was the best waiter we have ever had. Thank you for a memoriable evening. We will be back.
AH
AshleyH
County Durham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Meatball appetizer was amazing. Lively but moody atmosphere. Would absolutely return.
M
Marcus
Chicago
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice indoor window seat by the bay view was wonderful as was the service. Food was paced nicely and was very good but menu is a limited number of items. Enjoyed our dinner experience and will return some time.
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72of500
Los Angeles
147 reviews
vip
5.0
147 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sword fish and chopped salad were both great. Excellent service as always.
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OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal. Our waitress made the night. She was very friendly and helpful. She went above and beyond to make our meal special. I look forward to our next trip so we can go back to Louie’s.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My birthday
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grncard
Las Vegas
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went Christmas eve and the restaurant was busy. Service was exceptional and friendly. We ordered meatballs, salad and shared a pasta dish with a nice bottle of wine. The Chappelet wine was an great value and was delicious. Food was well prepared and delicious. Overall ambience was warm, friendly and cozy. Had a seat near the water which added to the evening. Overall, a great evening.
GZ
GlennZ
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Saw this on TV said we must try this place and glad we did is worth it.
GG
GregG
Orange County
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a nice dinner before going out to a Christmas Eve party
JS
JeanS
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, view and service!! Best linguine with clams I have ever had! Go early to catch the sunset at Newport harbor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I really enjoyed dining here!! It was for our anniversary, and it was so sweet when our generous server, Jasmine, said “Happy Anniversary” at first. I wasn’t expecting to be seated outside by the view because all those view seats were out when we reserved. However, we were seated outside and it was so pretty and quite (compare to inside). Jasmine was so sweet and she was truly genuine all the time. I would def visit next time!! Truly recommend the fried crab appetizer, charcuterie (“gelato”, prosciutto, and the cheese), and the tiramisu.
JL
JennyL
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Andy is awesome! This is the second time he was our waiter and we just love him! He makes you feel like you’re an old friend. Highly recommend this place for the food and views, and if you go be sure to ask to be seated in Andy’s section
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Fernando
Orange County
308 reviews
vip
5.0
308 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! The best of the best restaurant in Newport Beach Chef Jessica and Chef Cesar are the best chefs in all California. Highly recommended
MC
MoniqueC
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my birthday it was delicious and service was great
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yummyforthetummy
Orange County
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Setting is so nice with boats going by decorated for Christmas. Food was excellent-short ribs fork-tender. Andy, our server, was exceptional. Catered to our needs, accommodating !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a holiday girls night out with close friends! Had a wonderful time and loved everything about Louie’s!
FN
FancyNancy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food2service3ambience4
Loved the location and view. Our quiche was recommended by the waiter , however the egg portion was undercooked and the crust was way overcooked.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jasmine was a wonderful server and the food was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome!! Ron and his staff are second to none!!
PH
PamH
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good and our server was excellent. But the homemade cannoli was awful. Wish we would have ordered a different dessert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jasmine was awesome
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food especially the charcuterie board. Highly recommend the trio of prosciutto, salami and Parmesan gelato
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Fernando
Orange County
308 reviews
vip
5.0
308 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best of the best restaurant in Newport Beach. Ask for the Chef Cesar, the best chef in all California! Everything is delicious! Highly highly addictive and recommended.
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sheilam
Orange County
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Thanksgiving Day so we did expect things to be a bit “off”. As it was, we had a lovely meal with very nice service. Unfortunately the woman at the next table took it upon herself to get up and approach our table (probably all of the alcohol she drank). She began to berate me for my opinion on the killing of wild animals. Told her it was none of her business but had a tough time getting her to leave. Not fun at all. Perhaps the waiter could have done something. Kinda put a damper on our fun time.
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Foodlover
Jackson Hole
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect.
C
Craig1
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just my dad and I for Thanksgiving dinner. Every thing was perfect. Service, food, setting couldn’t have been better. My biggest concern is usually loudness, when you can’t hold a normal conversation it really gets hard for us but it was no issue at all here. We will definitely be coming back for regular dining.
GC
GeorgiaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very good thanksgiving dinner and even though it was just 2 of us we had a great time.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Louie's by the Bay using the Order Online button. Louie's by the Bay also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 720-1800.

Louie's by the Bay is rated 4.8 stars by 968 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(949) 720-1800

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2801 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Dining areas

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Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Steakhouse, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking. The fee is $7.00.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.louiesnewport.com/
Phone number
(949) 720-1800

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Louie's by the Bay

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Best Restaurants in Newport Beach

Crispy Lasagna

Meatballs

Chopped Salad

Appetizers

Octopus Cacio e Pepe$18.00

Filet Tartare$22.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$15.00

½ Dozen Oysters$20.00

Meatballs$14.00

Fritto Misto$17.00

Charcuterie

Genoa

Proscuitto di Parma

Piave

12 mo. Parmesan Reggiano "Gelato"

Smoked Tuna

Gorgonzola Dolce

Salads & Soup

Caprese$17.00

Chopped Salad$17.00

Classic Wedge Salad$14.00

Caesar$14.00

Soup of the Day$12.00

Carne

22 Oz Dry Aged Bone In Rib Eye$90.00

8 Oz Angus Filet$49.00

14 Oz Prime New York$58.00

14 Oz Veal Chop$55.00

8 Oz Coulotte Steak$32.00

Smoked Mary's Half Roasted Chicken$36.00

Entrees

8 Oz Venison$49.00

Short Ribs$40.00

Mary's Chicken Parmigiano$36.00

Cioppino$45.00

European Sea Bass$42.00

Cattura del Giorno

Pastas

Cacio e Pepe$25.00

Crispy Lasagna$28.00

Carbonara$26.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$26.00

Linguini Vongole$26.00

Maine Lobster Ravioli$40.00

Penne Pesto$23.00

For the Table

Housemade French Fries

Prager Creamed Corn

Grilled Mushrooms & Truffle Cream

Fontina Mashed Potatoes

Broccolini

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