Newport Beach Dining Restaurant Association

Oktoberfest Hits Newport Beach

Mid-October and the cheers of happy patrons celebrating Oktoberfest are in the air. We decided to share a few places where the locals are getting in their OY-OY-OY!

THE BUNGALOW – Every Wednesday Night on the Patio starting at 5 p.m. features a special wine tasting bar, Beer on Tap for $4 and a complete German menu including Bratwurst with sauerkraut, Pork Schnitzel, German Potato Salad and more … get your celebration on, all for under $15.

THE ALLEY – The last Monday of every month, The Alley has a wine mixer with a guest chef, artist and musician. This month, they will have an Oktoberfest themed mixer complete with a German small bites by local the popular OC food blogger Cheri Liefeld and a german beer tasting.  See more info on their site. Here is a short video of one of their last events:

BAYSIDE -is offering a three course prix-fixe menu for $32 per person:

First Course

Compressed Smoked Trout Salad

Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Petit Greens, Crisp Flatbread

Or

Barley Soup

Bavarian Sausage, Forest Mushroom, Aromatic Vegetables

Main Course

Spinach Spaetzle (German Pasta Dumplings)

Black Forest Ham, Appenzeller Cheese, Crispy Shallots

Or

Tenderloin of Veal “Wiener Schnitzel”

Warm Potato and Mache Salad

Or

Braised Beef Short-Rib Hash “Groestl”

German Butterball Potatoes, Caramelized Onion, Fried Hen Egg

Or

Smoked Pork Chop “Kassler Ribbchen”

Bavarian Mustard Sauce, Sauer Kraut, Roast Potatoes

Dessert

Apple Almond Tart

Vanilla Ice Cream

Or

Any Dessert from Our List