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A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd

4.8
4.8
1979 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Since 1922 The Arches has been the destination for fine dining in Newport Beach. Known for it’s amazing steak and seafood menu It is a place where celebrities and local customers can dine in privacy. With grand renovations and its rebirth as A Restaurant this landmark will once again be a haven for classic culinary experiences. Chef Roberto Gomez and wine director Steven Ackad have created a perfect alchemy with their creations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 650-6505
  • Website
    http://www.arestaurantnb.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Gomez
  • Private party facilities
    A Restaurant features 2 private dining rooms. One is an intimate space equipped with a flatscreen TV and curtains for privacy and can accommodate 16 to 20 people. Our larger private dining room also features curtains for privacy and direct washroom access and can accommodate 45 to 55 people. Financial Minimums are required.
  • Location
    3334 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 1,979 people are saying

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Contemporary American

  • South Orange County

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Restaurant on Newport Blvd is a culinary gem, offering "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a charming, old-school steakhouse setting. Known for its "great steakhouse vibes" and "classic, yet modern vibe," it's perfect for special occasions or a casual night out. Consistently "never disappoints," it's a Newport Beach favorite.

1,979 Reviews

  1. Mark VIP

    Orange County41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu could use seasonal updates. A variety of preparations would be great!

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  2. Dr. William VIP

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, the service, and the ambience. But it was pretty loud and difficult to have conversations.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner; great dining experience and the service was excellent

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  4. Mark VIP

    Orange County41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Limited menu , could use more variety or seasonal changes.

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  5. Angelaheg1

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambience and the decor upon entering! It’s kind of fun to go to a different type of vibe while in California. The food was excellent, and the service was superb. We will definitely go back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Seattle6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation for 9pm. Restaurant closes at 10pm. - service was SUPER rushed. They wanted us out of there fast! - staging was horrible. No clearing before the next course. Just setting plates down at random. - asked if we wanted anything else at 9:45. We asked about desserts but were told the kitchen was closed. Wouldn’t recommend for the price tag. Two of us and the bill was ~$340. Doesn’t feel like a nice restaurant but has nice restaurant pricing.

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  7. Dean

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner as always. NY perfectly cooked. Amazing sides. Brian our server is a pro always. He makes great suggestions for new menu items, and made sure we were always taken care. Business friends were all impressed with every part of the evening. I have to say my favorite restaurant around.

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  8. Wayne VIP

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise level is loud, much louder than "energetic." Our party had steak, pork chops, sea bass, and scallops. Only negative was the black squid ink rice (under the scallops). The ink rendered the rice inedible. Saffron or a hint of garlic or just the asparagus would have matched better. Service was excellent.

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  9. Samai

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server made our first time here the best experience! She explained the menu, the vibes, and didn’t even let me get the drink from her to help her set it down! EXCELLENT SERVICE. I’m coming back because the food + the service is like nothing I’ve ever experienced!

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  10. Alan VIP

    Orange County34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner with friends all around. Service was excellent by both our server, Staci and her assistant, Moses. Staci was very helpful in giving us ideas for our meal and especially our cheeses for our appetizer. We also appreciated the attention by both managers, Kirk and Brenda, who stopped by to see if everything was to our expectations. Our friends really were impressed with the diverse menu and ending the night was espresso martini's (they said the martini's were the best they had ever had). Will definitely go back again.

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FAQs

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 650-6505.

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd is rated 4.8 stars by 1979 OpenTable diners.

A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for A Restaurant - Original Location on Newport Blvd

3334 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Gomez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.arestaurantnb.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 650-6505
  • Private party facilities
    A Restaurant features 2 private dining rooms. One is an intimate space equipped with a flatscreen TV and curtains for privacy and can accommodate 16 to 20 people. Our larger private dining room also features curtains for privacy and direct washroom access and can accommodate 45 to 55 people. Financial Minimums are required.

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