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Serving Balboa Island Since 1933 - The Village Inn Restaurant - Balboa Island, Balboa Island, CA

The Village Inn Restaurant - Balboa Island

4.4 (82)
$30 and under
American
127 Marine Ave, Balboa Island, CA 92662

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
As Balboa Island's premier dining and entertainment establishment, the VI has touched generations of locals and tourists alike and commits to maintaining a feeling of comfort and approachability reminiscent of our small town affiliation. We cater to groups of all sizes and are happy to offer a wide variety of entertainment and quality food. The Village Inn does feature one of the only full service bars & outdoor patios on Balboa Island. Open seven days a week!

Serving Balboa since 1933.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ramiro Tinoco
  • Catering
    We offer on-site and off-site catering services 7 days a week, serving Balboa Island, boat charters, and the surrounding Newport areas. Catering menus are available upon request, or you can visit our website at vibalboaisland.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    The Village Inn provides a range of private dining experiences, featuring multiple dining rooms, a scenic patio, an outdoor beer garden, and full venue buyouts. Ideal for rehearsal dinners, corporate events, fundraisers, and more. We also offer both on-site and off-site catering services. Contact us directly to explore menu options & availability.
  • Neighborhood
    Balboa Peninsula
  • Cross street
    Park Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    The Village Inn is happy to offer live entertainment 7 nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 82 people are saying

The Village Inn Restaurant - Balboa Island 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

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

82 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Orange County33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, friendly service, casual atmosphere. Great place to join friends for lunch. Traffic and parking on Balboa can be challenging, especially with road improvements underway.

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  2. Leon VIP

    Alabama13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sean did a great job taking care of us. Food was good and relaxed environment.

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  3. Joanne VIP

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Billy our server was excellent! We go to the village inn at lease once a month and always ask for Billy. Kind, professional and caring.

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  4. Janelle

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Was very cold inside. Very noisy.

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  5. CandieU VIP

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 12 and we all liked ved our food. Our Waiter was awesome. A fun night.

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  6. mike

    Portland11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have spent summers at the beach since the sixties. We always stopped in at the Village Inn as kids, through our college years and now bringing our grandchildren here.

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  7. leza VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places on the Island! Great food, kind servers and great location

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  8. Glenn

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner reservation for 6 was immediately accommodated. The service was good. The food was delicious. We will be back!

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  9. leza VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy the delicious food here! Great service!

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  10. Jonathan VIP

    Dallas7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was good but service was slow. Good experience overall.

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FAQs

The Village Inn Restaurant - Balboa Island offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 675-8300.

The Village Inn Restaurant - Balboa Island is rated 4.4 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for The Village Inn Restaurant - Balboa Island

127 Marine Ave, Balboa Island, CA 92662

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Balboa Peninsula
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ramiro Tinoco
  • Entertainment
    The Village Inn is happy to offer live entertainment 7 nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer on-site and off-site catering services 7 days a week, serving Balboa Island, boat charters, and the surrounding Newport areas. Catering menus are available upon request, or you can visit our website at vibalboaisland.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    The Village Inn provides a range of private dining experiences, featuring multiple dining rooms, a scenic patio, an outdoor beer garden, and full venue buyouts. Ideal for rehearsal dinners, corporate events, fundraisers, and more. We also offer both on-site and off-site catering services. Contact us directly to explore menu options & availability.
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