Ocean 48 - Newport

Ocean 48 - Newport reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Richard VIP

   Los Angeles8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Superb staff. Nick was terrific and wine som Bo was on the top of his game too. Solid presentation of the food. And it was excellent. We are coming back for sure!
   

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   debi VIP

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Our dinner was great . Our waiter seemed very stressed and anxious. He rushed us a bit and he wasn't "feeling the room" so to speak. Overall, it was okay. It's interesting how much a server can make or break a dinner!
   

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   kathy

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Music loud and kids loud but everything else was excellent. Food was great and service was phenomenal. We will definitely go back.
   

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   Brett VIP

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was awesome (particularly our server Zander). Food is best steakhouse in Orange County.
   

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   Charles VIP

   Orange County17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A true dining experience. Ambiance, food, music .... everything was perfect. A couple of hrs passed and we barely knew. Hats off to the staff, everyone was fantastic!!
   

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   David

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very welcoming and top tier service from all the staff . Would recommend to anyone who hasn’t experienced .
   

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   Krystal

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place did not disappoint! The menu is well-priced, the food is packed with flavor, and the upbeat, lively ambiance made the night even better. The service was outstanding — so many thoughtful personal touches like door openers, lavender-scented towels, and incredibly knowledgeable waiters who really elevated the whole experience. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!
   

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   Dori VIP

   Orange County18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service will go back again . Beautiful restaurant
   

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   Thomas VIP

   Los Angeles9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Long time Mastro's Ocean Club diner here. I'll keep it short: 1. The tables are way too small. Part of 6 felt very cramped. It was ridiculous. 2. The music selection was laughable. All 5 of my guests immediately looked at each other and said, "what is this music?!?!". It was a total distraction. Completely killed the vibe. 3. Bought a nice bottle of wine off the reserve list with no sommelier interaction. The wine was spilled as it was poured. I did not order the house wine - this was a serious wine and the sommelier should have immediately come over to discuss. I purposely did not bring my own wine because I wanted to check out their list and show some support for the somm. 4. The caviar presentation was horrible. The blinis were hard - literally hard. Unacceptable. Ocean Club caviar presentation is 10X better. 5. The seafood was not fresh. Ordered a small tower and was disappointed. 6. The steaks were clearly dry aged but not worth $100. I was sadly disappointed as were my guests. I really wanted to like this spot because I've heard a lot of positive chatter. Unfortunately, Ocean 48 is nowhere near the Ocean Club level. I hope the restaurant finds a way to improve everything because I would really like to have a backup for Ocean Club. Regrettably, this is not it. Lastly, I rarely write up any reviews on OpenTable but I felt compelled in this case because I know there are many like me looking for a Mastro's Ocean Club alternative on nights where it is completely booked. As of now, this is not it. Again, I hope the restaurant finds its footing and eventually rises to the occasion.
   

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    Najme

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding experience! Excellent service, clear communication, and delicious food. Highly recommend.
    

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