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608 Dahlia, Newport Beach, CA

608 Dahlia

4.8
4.8
2034 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:30
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Executive Chef Jessica Roy brings her fresh interpretation and style to Garden and Farm-to-Table cuisine right inside the botanical oasis that is Sherman Library and Gardens. Daily pickings from the Gardens and local farms populate the ever changing seasonal menu that highlights the best and most flavorful ingredients of the season. Look for ingredients at their peak, stunning edible blooms and herbs right from the Sherman grounds, and cuisine that is nothing short of inspired and delicious. .

Please note: we are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5.00 per person admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization), who maintain the sweeping panoramic views that our diners get to enjoy! Come for the food and stay for the views (and insta-worthy pics).

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Market Cuisine
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 220-7229
  • Website
    http://608dahlia.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jessica Roy
  • Catering
    608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is proud to be the exclusive caterer for events booked with Sherman Library and Gardens. Please contact us at events@608dahlia.com for more information on our catering packages and availability.
  • Private party facilities
    608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is able to host private events for up to 150 people. Private events must also meet requirements set by the Sherman Library and Gardens.
  • Location
    2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625
  • Area
    Corona del Mar
  • Cross Street
    MacArthur and PCH
  • Parking details
    Parking in back lot and lot off PCH. Parking in Sherman Gardens lot is free. We are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5 admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization) which maintains the beautiful surroundings for our restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Dahlia Fireside Afternoon Tea

    US$80.81 per person

    23 Jan 2025 only
    Join us for a cozy Fireside Afternoon Tea experience on select Thursdays January through April 2025. Afternoon tea is $75 per person; $90 with a Alexandrie brut bubbly pour (not including taxes and gratuity). Menus are fixed and available to view online on our website https://608dahlia.com/afternoon-tea-experiences. Children menus will be available to order a la carte for any guests under 10 years of age.
    Dahlia Fireside Afternoon Tea photo

  • Dahlia Fireside Afternoon Tea

    US$80.81 per person

    20 Feb 2025 - 17 Apr 2025
    Join us for a cozy Fireside Afternoon Tea experience on select Thursdays January through April 2025. Afternoon tea is $75 per person; $90 with a Alexandrie brut bubbly pour (not including taxes and gratuity). Menus are fixed and available to view online on our website https://608dahlia.com/afternoon-tea-experiences. Children menus will be available to order a la carte for any guests under 10 years of age.
    Dahlia Fireside Afternoon Tea photo

  • Dahlia Dinner

    17 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025
    Experience the magic of 608 Dahlia at Night and join us for dinner Friday January 17th and Friday January 31st, accepting reservations between 5:30-7:30pm. Guests may order a la carte off our menu and enjoy the unique experience of dining in our Garden-side restaurant at night.
    Dahlia Dinner photo

Menu

Seedlings

  • Small Batch Buttermilk Chive and Gruyère BiscuitsUS$24.00

    aged French Gruyère | Maldon salt | orange blossom honey & whipped butter; Please note our biscuits are made to order and one of Chef Jessica Roy's specialties. Suggested Wine Pairing: Stolpman Love You Bunches Rosé or Diver Sparkling Rosé

    • Heirloom Garden BeetsUS$19.00

      whipped herbed goat cheese | seasonal orange | local avocado | picked garden leaves | farmers market radish | aged balsamic reduction

      • Caramelized Onion DipUS$20.00

        whipped caramelized onion dip | crispy shallot | fresh garden herbs | house-made potato chips

        • Chef's Seasonal Soup CreationUS$13.00

          Leafy Greens

          Add | grilled chicken $10 | salmon $13 | grilled steak $14 | grilled tempeh $9 | avocado $4; Suggested Wine Pairing: Dutton Estate Sauvignon Blanc

          • Harvest SaladUS$22.00

            baby kale | shaved Brussels sprouts | arugula | local apple | feta cheese | toasted peptitas | crispy quinoa | pomegranate seeds | agradolce vinaigrette

            • The Dahlia SaladUS$22.00

              mixed greens | strawberries | dates | goat cheese | fresh herbs | toasted sunflower seeds | balsamic reduction | lemon poppy vinaigrette

              • Cultivar SaladUS$22.00

                shaved romaine | market grapes | Point Reyes blue cheese | crispy quinoa | toasted walnuts | shaved house dried fruit blend | tarragon herb dressing

                • Garden SaladUS$21.00

                  mixed field greens | shaved carrot | heirloom tomato | fresh garden herbs | stone ground mustard vinaigrette

                  • Purple Kale & Brussels Sprouts CaesarUS$22.00

                    toasted gremolata | parmesan | St. Andre cheese | house-made Caesar vinaigrette

                    Central Garden

                    • Pan Seared SalmonUS$30.00

                      whipped basil potato | petite vegetables | citrus carrot emulsion | fresh herbs. Suggested Wine Pairing: Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier | Firestone Blood Orange Cali Squeeze German Wheat

                      • Jumbo Prawn & Basil FarrottoUS$34.00

                        seared jumbo prawn | creamy basil farrotto | petite vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: Dutton Estate Sauvignon Blanc

                        • Braised Short RibUS$35.00

                          brown butter sweet potato | petite vegetables | red wine reduction. Suggested Wine Pairing: Rombauer Zinfandel or Rombauer Chardonnay

                          • Wild Mushroom OrecchietteUS$28.00

                            wild mushroom truffle cashew cream | roasted herbed Japanese mushrooms | petite fall squash | crispy Sherman Garden herbs. *Add | grilled chicken $10 | salmon $13 | grilled steak $14 | grilled tempeh $9. Suggested Wine Pairing: Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir

                            • Seasonal Vegetable QuicheUS$27.00

                              house-rolled crust | organic leeks | wild mushrooms | Swiss and Gruyère blend | Lilly's Farms cage-free heritage eggs | sweet yellow bell pepper emulsion | mixed garden salad | stone-ground mustard vinaigrette. Suggested Wine Pairing: Ovum White Blend

                              • Soup & SammiUS$27.00

                                open-faced caper-onion-dilly cream salmon salad | smoked salmon | avocado | wild sprouts | toasted multigrain bread | seasonal soup. *Add house-made potato chips $4. Suggested wine pairing: Domaine Philippe Raimbault, Vigeron, France, Sancerre or Firestone 805

                                Desserts

                                Suggested Wine Pairings: Bouvet Rosé

                                • Spiced Pumpkin PieUS$13.00

                                  cinnamon almond crust | organic spiced pumpkin custard | whipped coconut cream

                                  • House-Made Flourless Chocolate TorteUS$13.00

                                    fresh marinated berries | whipped cream

                                    • Apple TartUS$14.00

                                      caramelized apple | house-made crust | vanilla bean ice cream

                                      • Lavender Crème BrûléeUS$13.00

                                        fresh marinated berries | whipped berry cream

                                        Last updated: 27 September 2024

                                        What 2,034 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
                                        • 4.8Food
                                        • 4.6Service
                                        • 4.8Ambience
                                        • 4.4Value

                                        Noise • Moderate

                                        Loved For

                                        • Orange County

                                          Best Ambience

                                        • Orange County

                                          American

                                        • South Orange County

                                          Best Ambience

                                        • South Orange County

                                          Great for brunch

                                        • South Orange County

                                          American

                                        Review summary

                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                        608 Dahlia offers a "beautiful, relaxing experience" amidst stunning gardens, with dishes that are "delicious and beautifully presented." The "biscuits are heavenly," and Chef Jessica Roy is praised for her exceptional cuisine and personal touch. While some note service hiccups during busy times, the ambiance and food consistently delight visitors.

                                        2,034 Reviews

                                        1. Denise

                                          VIP

                                          Orange County

                                          19 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          19 reviews

                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 4
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          We enjoyed the salad, soup, and biscuits, and everything was great! Loved the atmosphere, but I don't like the $5 admission fee when you are eating at the restaurant:(

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                                        2. Lisa

                                          Southwest Florida

                                          3 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          3 reviews

                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Beautiful grounds-not what we expected!! Food was great-I definitely recommend going here

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                                        3. Karen

                                          Orange County

                                          4 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          4 reviews

                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          This restaurant never disappoints. One of our favorite places. Getting to dine there in the evening and taking in the garden lights was magical.

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                                        4. Sandev

                                          Orange County

                                          2 reviews

                                          3.0

                                          2 reviews

                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                          1. Overall 3
                                          2. Food 3
                                          3. Service 2
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          Beautiful Christmas ambiance; however dinner was underwhelming and service was slow. Food was decent but for the price there are better restaurants in the area.

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                                        5. Pablo

                                          VIP

                                          San Francisco

                                          11 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          11 reviews

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Beautiful property. The food was amazing. The service was great. We’ll return!

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                                        6. Sheila

                                          Los Angeles

                                          1 review

                                          5.0

                                          1 review

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          My Sister's Birthday celebration luncheon was FABULOUS ! Starting with our waitress Katia who was attentive, made great recommendations and checked on us to be sure everything was perfect! We ordered the Buttermilk Biscuits which were delicious and a MUST to start our meal. The soup (Pumpkin Bisque) & Sammi was fresh & yummy and the chef's special was prepared to perfection. We were very satisfied (stuffed) but couldn't resist the New York Cheesecake which was, of course the perfect ending to our VERY memorable meal! Thank you for making my sister's birthday one to remember!!
                                          608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
                                          Sheila, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine and service provided by Katia; we really appreciate it! We are so glad that your sister's birthday celebration was a smashing success! We hope to see you again soon.

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                                        7. madonna

                                          Orange County

                                          5 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          5 reviews

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          We were celebrating my Birthday. They did a terrific job. The food is fabulous, comes out quick and they never make you feel rushed. I favorite place for sure.
                                          608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
                                          Madonna, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine and service provided; we really appreciate it! Thank you for choosing to celebrate your birthday with us. We are so happy to be your favorite place! We hope to see you again soon.

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                                        8. Robin

                                          New York City

                                          14 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          14 reviews

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          The ambiance of sitting in the seasonally decorated garden was spectacular. The presentation of the food was elegantly beautiful. The chef is an artist. Everything was fresh and excellent. Great service.
                                          608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
                                          Robin, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine (yes, we agree, Chef IS an artist!) and service provided; we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon.

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                                        9. MaryT

                                          VIP

                                          New York City

                                          20 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          20 reviews

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Beautiful venue, and was extra special as the gardens were decorated for the holidays. Our server was exceptional; knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive. The food was outstanding, everyone enjoyed their meals (and of course the chef’s signature biscuits!) . I had the special, Coq a Vin, and it was so tender and flavorful. This is always a special place for lunch!

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                                        10. Evangelina

                                          Orange County

                                          1 review

                                          5.0

                                          1 review

                                          Dined on 14 December 2024

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 4
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Very clean and fresh food options that are conscious and also delicious. I was there on a Sunday with a giant party and the noise level was a little high, but besides that it seems to be a very calm and busy place I highly recommend you getting a reservation because the garden itself is not extremely big and the wait time will be longer than the actual time that it will take you to walk around the garden. You must pay a five dollar interest fee to enter to the restaurant.
                                          608 DahliaResponded 2 days ago
                                          Evangelina, thank you so much for your review and lovely compliments on our cuisine; we really appreciate it! We do hope that you will visit us again.

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                                        FAQs

                                        608 Dahlia is rated 4.8 stars by 2034 OpenTable diners.

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                                        2 people
                                        19:30
                                        Booked 23 times today
                                        Experiences are available.
                                        Google Map for 608 Dahlia

                                        2647 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625

                                        Dining areas

                                        Additional information

                                        • Cross Street
                                          MacArthur and PCH
                                        • Area
                                          Corona del Mar
                                        • Hours of Operation
                                          Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00–14:00
                                        • Price
                                          $31 to $50
                                        • Cuisines
                                          American, Farm-to-table, Market Cuisine
                                        • Dining style
                                          Casual Dining
                                        • Dress code
                                          Casual Dress
                                        • Parking details
                                          Parking in back lot and lot off PCH. Parking in Sherman Gardens lot is free. We are located within the Sherman Library and Gardens, to which there is a $5 admission fee. Each admission supports the Sherman Gardens (a non-profit organization) which maintains the beautiful surroundings for our restaurant.
                                        • Payment Options
                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                        • Executive Chef
                                          Jessica Roy
                                        • Additional
                                          Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                                        • Website
                                          http://608dahlia.com/
                                        • Phone number
                                          (949) 220-7229
                                        • Catering
                                          608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is proud to be the exclusive caterer for events booked with Sherman Library and Gardens. Please contact us at events@608dahlia.com for more information on our catering packages and availability.
                                        • Private party facilities
                                          608 Dahlia (formerly DBA Cultivar) is able to host private events for up to 150 people. Private events must also meet requirements set by the Sherman Library and Gardens.
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