Newport Beach Water View Dining   Newport Beach offers some of the best Southern California dining opportunities along the Newport bay. Some restaurants even offer boat slips to park your vessel for a leisurely dining experience.   1 Aysia 101 2901 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach 949-722-4128 Asian food from China, South East Asia and Japan, two bars, a sushi bar overlooking the bay and banquets up to 350 people.  2 21 Oceanfront 2100 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach 949-673-2100 Fresh fish flown in from around the world, prime meats, pasta, poultry and rack of lamb.  3 Back Bay Café 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach 949-729-1144 Al fresco dining with views of the bay. Enjoy California-cuisine in a fun, casual setting. Award-winning seafood chowder. Free parking, guest slips available for boaters. Located at the Newport Dunes Resort.  4 Billy’s At The Beach 2751 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach 949-722-1100 Billy’s bayfront restaurant offers a view of the bay and tropical décor. Thick steaks, lobster and fresh Hawaiian seafood such as Ahi and Ono. Polynesian Bar for nightly live entertainment.  5 Bistro 201 3333 Coast Highway, Newport Beach 949-631-1551 A sophisticated and elegant setting offering international home-style cooking with a harbor view.  6 Bluewater Grill 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach. 949-675-3265 Located at the former site of Sea Shanty and Delany’s on the water in Newport Beach. Fresh mesquite-charbroiled seafood, pastas and oyster bar items Sunday brunch and kids menu. Dock spaces, catering and boat charters available. 7 Buzz 3450 Via Oporto, Newport Beach 949-673-4700 A family entertainment dining facility serving Eclectic World-Beat cuisine in a light, festive atmosphere. Fun for all ages.  8 (The) Cannery Restaurant & Cruises 3010 Lafayette Avenue, Newport Beach 949-675-5777 cannery@newportbeach.com Located at the historic wharfside location in the heart of old Cannery Village for 25 years. Open air dining on the wharf is available day and night and champagne brunch cruises tour the harbor every weekend on one of the Cannery yachts. Awarded Hospitality Ambassador of the Year, 1997.  9 Chart House 2801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach 949-548-5889 A dining tradition in Newport Beach since 1963. Fine steaks, prime rib, pastas, fresh seafood, oyster bar, and salad bar. Enjoy a scenic view of the Newport Harbor. Located along Mariners Mile.  10 Mutt Lynch’s 2300 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach 949-675-1556 Located on the water’s edge in beautiful Newport Beach with Catalina Island and the pier in the background , enjoy pizza and schooner’s of beer! Breakfast is served seven days a week along with a lunch menu that fills everyone’s needs. Opens daily at 7am.  11 Newport Landing 503 E. Edgewater, Balboa 949-675-2373 Waterfront dining including fresh seafood, prime beef, and Sunday champagne brunch. The casual upstairs lounge offers complete menus, patio deck, and live entertainment. Banquets and catering available.  12 Renato 2304 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach 949-673-8058 Exceptional Italian cuisine and ocean view on Balboa Peninsula at the Portofino Beach Hotel. Fine informal dining. Guest favorites are chef’s pleasure. Distinctive wine list Private parties. Valet parking. Semi-casual dress. Dinner daily from 5:30pm-10pm.  13 Ristorante Mamma Gina 251 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach 949-673-9000 Portofino, fiorentia, or fresh pomo e basilico are ideal on pasta such as penne, capellini, linguini, and fettuccine, which like the freshly baked breads are homemade. Only fresh herbs like basil, rosemary, and sage accompany specialties like broiled lamb chops, sautéed veal scaloppini, grilled whitefish, swordfish and prawns. Mamma Gina’s on the water.  14 (The) Riverboat Restaurant 151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach 949-673-3425 New Orleans riverboat docked in Newport Harbor with cuisine served Tuesday through Sunday for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Banquet rooms and Newport Harbor Nautical Museum on board.  15 Ruby’s Diner end of the Balboa Pier, Balboa 949-675-7829 Ruby’s is a 1940’s diner, which captures all of the good feelings of a classic all-American diner.  16 Tale of the Whale 400 Main Street, Balboa Peninsula 949-673-4633 In the historic Balboa Pavilion overlooking Newport Harbor. Specialties include seafood and pasta. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Banquet facilities available for 50 to 500 guests. Live Entertainment Thursday-Sunday. Karaoke/Thursday-Saturday. Complimentary valet parking  17 Viewshi in 16th floor View Lounge Marriott Hotel & Tennis Club, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach 949-640-4000 Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean provide the perfect backdrop for this outstanding sushi/sashimi bar.  18 Villa Nova 3131 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach 949-642-7880 Established in 1933, this landmark restaurant located on the water offers classic Italian cuisine with a spectacular view. Featuring homemade pastas, fresh seafood & veal specialties. Live entertainment nightly. 19 Woody’s Wharf 2318 W. Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach 949-675-0474 Fresh seafood moderately priced in a causal nautical setting. There are even slips to accommodate several large yachts for customers who prefer sailing to driving. Live rock ’n roll entertainment Thursday through Saturday.  20 Yankee Tavern 333 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach 949-675-5333 Spectacular waterfront bay view, combined with traditional American food, makes this local spot a most enjoyable dining experience. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The friendliest bar in town.   Newport Beach