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Bluefin Restaurant, Newport Coast, CA

Bluefin Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1206 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
Classic and creative sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes, many showing international influences, in a stylish contemporary setting, from Nobu Matsuhisa alumnus Takashi Abe.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-7373
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Takashi Abe
  • Catering
    Please call us for details.

What 1,206 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • Orange County

    Japanese

  • South Orange County

    Best Food

  • South Orange County

    Good for groups

  • South Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bluefin Restaurant delivers an exceptional Japanese dining experience, highlighted by "superb sashimi" and "outstanding fish quality." Guests rave about the "awesome service" and "beautifully presented" dishes. Despite occasional service hiccups and high prices, the "ocean view location" and "delicious sushi" make it a worthwhile visit.

1,206 Reviews
  1. Jon

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fish in all dishes were very fresh and delicious that evening. We sat at the sushi bar, and the sushi chef was very attentive. He customized our rolls, and didn't seem to nickel and dime us for little changes. I've been to this restaurant when it was definitely overpriced,  but tonight was an exceptionally good value, and we enjoyed every aspect of it. This is a great sushi bar when they keep the price is reasonable! (Understanding, of course, that it is Newport Beach! $$$)

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  2. SherwoodCox@me.com

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For my wife's birthday dinner I chose Bluefin and we both enjoyed both the menu choices, our food and the service. I chose the Bluefin omakase and she chose the shabu shabu. We had an appetizer of ankimo which was superb. Our server was attentive without being overwhelming or hovering. The portions were better than expected . My choice of omakase did not disappoint and appealed to the eye as well as my palate. Delicious! I would recommend Bluefin to anyone who wants a special Japanese sushi experience.

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  3. Akira

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    お任せコースは、バラエティーに富んで、素晴らしいお料理ばかりでした。少し量が多くて女性には食べきれないかもしれません。

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  4. Michael

    Vancouver

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always best fish in Southern California. Excellent Nihonshu is available as well.

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  5. Bomb

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They have outside seatings with heaters (for the cold weather). The restaurant itself is pretty small. One long bench against left wall and tables then chairs. The right half of the restaurant is a bar with sushi chefs behind it. The sushi was great. We ordered all of the Bluefin's special sushi. Very fresh. Didn't detect any fishy odor at all. Some of the sushi served the way it's supposed to be, eaten without wasabi or soy sauce. The service was pretty bad, though. The place wasn't even full, and we waited over ten minutes to get someone's attention to ask for a refill on hot tea. That was pretty bad. The staff are friendly, though. Parking was also very bad for the weekend, but if you live in the area, you should already know that.

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  6. Jordan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Bluefin serves consistently excellent sushi and other Japanese dishes. Sakae served me omakase style at the bar tonight. Fantastic!

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  7. Marilyn

    VIP

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding fish quality and service. Mix of traditional and new age. Always something new to try. Love this place.

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  8. Robert

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable and the sashimi was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend Bluefin!

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  9. Inez

    VIP

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and fresh, as always, with delightful, attentive service. My family & I look forward to Bluefin — with great pleasure. Thank you❤️

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  10. Magnolia

    Brazil

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bluefin is always a great choice! All the team is amazing, the fish is always very fresh, the food is well prepared a great variety of cocktails and sake. Every time is a great experience!

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FAQs

Bluefin Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-7373.

Bluefin Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1206 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bluefin Restaurant

7952 East Coast Highway, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Takashi Abe
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Wine
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