Dining Guide for Father’s Day in Newport Beach

Father’s Day is this Sunday and we have gathered all the latest offerings from your favorite Newport Beach eateries. But don’t take our word for it, read the reviews we have included from locals who have enjoyed their Father’s Day meals at these fine establishments.

Saturday or Sunday Brunch Spots

Bayside:

Want to impress your Dad this Sunday then treat him to Brunch at Bayside! 3-Course Champagne brunch for just $37.75. Entrees include Boneless Pork Rib Rack Chop, Grilled Culotte Steak, Pacific Swordfish & much more!

Harborside:

Harborside Restaurant wants to celebrate with you!! If you haven’t made reservations yet call now to reserve your spot for a special buffet brunch for only $24/adults and $12/kids! In order to show their appreciation to all the dads out there, Harborside is also featuring $5 endless champagne, $4 bloody mary’s and $3 draft beers. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Balboa Bay Club:

Celebrate dad and the whole family with a fabulous three-course Father’s Day Brunch at the award-winning First Cabin Restaurant. Choices include: Petit Rack of Lamb, Shimp and Scallop Omelet, Trio of Poached Eggs Benedict, Cheese Blintz and Chicken Apple Sausage.

*Insider Tip: Complete the day with a visit to the 4th Annual BBC Father’s Day Classic Car Show.*

El Torito Grill:

Offering a bountiful all-you-can eat buffet of fresh fruit, salads, ceviche, housemade soups, hot Mexican entrees, carving station, made to order omelets, Belgian waffles, desserts, aguas frescas, complimentary champagne and much more. Premium brunch cocktails such as Grey Goose Bloody Mary for $4.95. 9am-2:30pm

*Yelper Tip: “I love the eclectic plates and colorful interior. They also serve a fabulous brunch on the weekends and we sometimes come here for Father’s Day.”

Gulfstream:

Elegant dining, oyster shucking and classic seafood await you at Gulfstream. Carrie W. from yelp shared her experience from her last Father’s Day:

*Yelper Tip: “We made reservations for Father’s Day dinner at 6:45pm. We were greeted by smiling faces when we arrived and had enough time to enjoy the ambiance on the patio for a drink. This is my Father’s favorite place to dine! Our table was perfect, Amara was a friendly and knowledgable on the food. Food was amazing. We had the Fried Shrimp and Salmon, all cooked perfectly. For dessert Amara suggessted the Berries which were seasonal. Great suggestion!! Look forward to returning soon.”

Newport Landing:

We’ve mentioned this brunch hotspot before but take a tip from Renee D. on yelp:

*Yelper Tip: “I’ve been to the Newport Landing many times and have never been disappointed.  The food is delicious, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and the view is amazing.  This is my absolute favorite place to go for Sunday brunch (extensive & diverse buffet including fresh seafood and breakfast favs…..don’t miss out on the bread pudding, soooo good!).  As gorgeous as the view is during the day, I thinks it’s even prettier at night. They have great drinks and I absolutely love their coconut shrimp (it comes with a mango salsa), and sometimes they have live music.”

Flemings:

Kick off your summer with Dad at our Father’s Day brunch, and we’ll give him a $25 Dining Card* for a future visit. All locations will open early at 11:30 am

on Sunday, June 19th. We’ll be offering our 3-course brunch menu for $32.95** per guest until 3:00 pm,in addition to our regular menu.on Sunday, June 19th. We’ll be offering our 3-course brunch menu for $32.95** per guest until 3:00 pm,in addition to our regular menu.

Surf, Turf and Seasonal Dining Spots

Villa Nova:

This beautiful waterfront restaurant offers traditional Italian Cuisine, an award winning wine list and professional service all in a romantic ambiance. Enjoy homemade pasta, veal specialties, fresh seafood & steaks. After dinner, stop by the piano bar for live entertainment starting every night at 8pm.

*Insider Tip: Join them for Father’s Day and receive and complimentary dessert.*

Bungalow:

Pris Fixe Prime Rib Dinner for Dad

Wildfish:

This Father’s Day, Wildfish Seafood Grille in Newport Beach, Calif., is featuring six delicious steak and lobster combinations, starting at $36. In addition, the restaurant will be offering half-priced bottles of wine and 25% off wines from the Cellars list.

As if the wine special weren’t enough we found this great review from Renee H. on Yelp, who loved Wildfish so much that she at there 4 times in one week:

*Yelper Tip: “Within two seconds of being seated, our server, Juan, was RIGHT THERE.  He was professional, soft-spoken, sincere, and very charming.  He KNEW his menu and made suggestions that caused us to salivate.  We could only anticipate great things.  I could tell that he, himself, had culinary expertise.  The food was amazing…EVERYTHING.”

Five Crowns:

Prime Rib for Dad at Five Crowns is nothing short of luxury and a staple order by dads who come far and wide for Crowns perfectly cooked meat.
*Insider Tip: Try something new from their seasonal summer menu like Crispy Pork Belly, Grilled Texas Quail and Roasted Ling Cod!*

BlueWater Grill:

Make your reservation today and honor your dad with a man-sized plate from the wild blue sea at Bluewater Grill! They will be featuring their regular menu with seafood, lobster, Alaskan King Crab legs, steaks, pastas, sandwiches, burgers, salads and more! What better way to create a lasting memory and thank your father for all he has done for you than by taking him to Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach.

Rustica:

Father’s Day gets simplified by Rustica in Fashion Island. They know what every dad wants STEAK. POTATO. BEER.

Brasserie Pascal:

While Rustica gets simple, you can always count on just the oposite a few doors down at Brasserie Pascal. Here is what Jocelyn C. shared about here Father’s Day last year:

*Yelper Tip: “I came here for Father’s Day. They have a brunch menu as well as a regular menu…The portions are generous in my opinion. After we polished off our meals, we ordered the chocolate souffle. I saw that a few other tables ordered this as well. Please note that you have to order in advance because it takes 25 minutes to make. It was worth the wait! The chocolate souffle is really one of the best that I’ve ever tasted! Overall, I’m very satisfied with our visit. Many thanks to Pascal’s for making this one of the most memorable Father’s Day for my Dad.”

Commonwealth Lounge & Grill:

The culinary crew at Commonwealth, Newport’s newest waterfront digs, has created a unique dish just for Dad:  Sixteen ounce bone-in Ribeye with Homemade Steak Fries and Cauliflower Au-Gratin. $28.00

The full menus are available as well – and a variety of unique and rare craft beers, boutique wines & delicious cocktails Dad will love. Currently taking reservations on Sunday, June 19, 2011 from 11am-10pm. Brunch and Lunch are served from 11am-4pm, Dinner is served 4pm-10pm. Happy Hour 4pm-7pm. LIVE MUSIC 3pm-7pm. 2406 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 – (949) 675-4444

JUST FOR FUN

Zovs Cookies:

Sharon Ellen Whelan on Facebook says, “Love this one…cute gift idea with a bottle of beer, a couple of these cookies, peanuts, movie tickets and a gift certificate to Zov’s all in a wrapped basket with WSJ shred in the bottom. That’s going to be my gift to my hubby for Father’s Day. He’s hinting about a lobster dinner – that can be a gift from our 3 boys…KA-CHING!”

The Counter:

The Counter is spreading the love by offering all dads a free 1/3-pound burger on Father’s Day with their BFD (Burger for Dad) offer! You just need to bring dad in, and order your own, too. Choose from 312,000 possible burger combinations on Sunday. Offer valid for 1/3 lb. burger. Additional and premium toppings cost extra.

Mama D’s for Fun:

Is you papa a fun-loving pizza or pasta eater? Check out David V.’s review of his Father’s Day on yelp:

*Yelper Tip: “This place is awesome! I came here on Saturday night to celebrate Father’s Day a day early. Right away I knew this place was going to be simply awesome just from the energy of the place and it did not disappoint. When we rolled up to Mama D’s, you instantly notice the place is packed and you can hear the commotion from inside. Peering into the restaurant, you can easily tell people are having a good time, enjoying some drinks and eating good food. While we wait, the hostess offered some garlic bread and it was great. Definitely a sign of things to come. We ended up ordering a salad and two medium pizzas for everyone to share…I would easily say the pizza borders between a standard thin crust pizza and a gourmet pizza. It was that good!… You have to try Mama D’s though. This place has it all. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service.”

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Laughing in The Alley

Looking for a fun way to spend some quality time with Dad? How about a FREE comedy show at The Alley in Newport Beach. These shows are always first come first serve so get there early have some dinner with dad and stay for some late night comedy from professional comedians that rarely make it out to the OC.