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21 Oceanfront
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Restaurants
2100 W Oceanfront
Newport Beach,
California 92663
(949) 673-2100
I thought the food was well prepared and well presented. The staff was a bit snooty, certainly not...
More 1 year ago
I thought the food was well prepared and well presented. The staff was a bit snooty, certainly not beach casual as is the location of the restauran...
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21 Oceanfront
Category:
Restaurants
2100 W Oceanfront
Newport Beach,
California 92663
I've only been once so keep that in mind as you read; experiences may vary. The dark hardwoods...
More 11 months ago
I've only been once so keep that in mind as you read; experiences may vary. The dark hardwoods used to wrap patrons in warm booths of Victorian comfort are adorned with baroque "sans-clothes" paintings: the perfect combination for a cigar and whiskey parlor at the country club and therefore a great steak. (Per my taste anyway) This dark yet warm ambiance is best enjoyed as the sun sets on the Pacific right in front of your eyes. Enjoying the paltry -yet adequate wine list begins with butter drenched escargot paired to a nice mid-range Sancere. (a personal favorite having studied in France's Loire Valley in college) Moving down the wine selection and menu in tandem led to THE best French Onion soup to pass these lips...perhaps the duck meat and velvety smooth broth bribed my palate into submission. Opinions vary for the right wine to wash down such a rich soup but our sugary Riesling matched the sweet and succulent caramelized onion-duck combination. (I suggest allowing the Riesling to come to room temperature when pairing with soup.) Stage three was cotton-soft Kobe beef filet mignon cooked to perfection; no knife necessary. As you might imagine, the wine was predictably and appropriately a giant grand cru er uh California Cabernet. (eat your heart out Bordeaux!). Finally, desert was an exquisite Bananas Foster paired with a wonderful Gewurztraminer (admittedly, I'm not a regular connoisseur of the German's sweet grape juice). I only say finally because I refuse to acknowledge our final drink. I'm from the Pacific Northwest and am frequently disappointed in the ubiquitous black water pawned as coffee in Southern California with an incredible exception in San Diego.
Snail, Duck, Cow and Banana accompanied by a French, German and two American wines requires slow appreciation, so make early reservations and take your time. I'm sure you'll find, as I did, that 21 Oceanfront is a quaint lighthouse of culinary euphoria despite their total lack of decent coffee.
Pros: Availability of escargot, proximity to beach, kobe beef
Cons: Paltry wine list, terrible coffee
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24 Hour Fitness
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Personal Care
600 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach,
California 92660
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3 Thirty 3
Category:
Local Favorite
333 Bayside Dr
Newport Beach,
California 92660
i went there for the first time the other day and the bartender brought me my drink within the...
More 4 months ago
i went there for the first time the other day and the bartender brought me my drink within the first 5 minutes that i sat down. we only ordered appetizers: the ribs, sliders and calamari. Although they were all amazing, the calamari took the cake. It is INSANE! if u go YOU MUST try it... its not ur average calamari it has a completely different flavor. The atmosphere here was wonderful & there were tons of beautiful people hanging out and i can't think of one thing i didn't like.
Pros: food. environment. energy. people. design.
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3 Thirty 3 Waterfront
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Restaurants
333 Bayside Dr
Newport Beach,
California 92660
(949) 673-8464
I have been living in Orange County for 19 years and eat out about once a week. I tried this...
More 1 year ago
I have been living in Orange County for 19 years and eat out about once a week. I tried this place with a friend a couple weeks ago. The service w...
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7-Eleven
Category:
Gas Companies
1920 W Balboa Blvd
Newport Beach,
California 92663
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930 Sushi Llc
Category:
Japanese Restaurants
930 W Coast Hwy
Newport Beach,
California 92663
We've been to 930 Sushi several times. It is our favorite Sushi restaurant and we've been to many....
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We've been to 930 Sushi several times. It is our favorite Sushi restaurant and we've been to many. The sushi chefs are friendly, as well as talented. The atmosphere is casual, yet intimate. The owner is always on site and is wonderful. I would rate them the absolute best in Presentation. They have some very unique and cool ways to present the sushi. We are always surprised. The service is always premium as well, along with friendly and efficient. The MD Roll is great, but try the 930 roll, dynamite roll, and seared yellowtail with jalapeno. They also offer a "sushi wine" that goes well with sushi.
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