Lighthouse Cafe

Name: Lighthouse Cafe
Address: 1600 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92663
Telephone: (949) 933-1001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

574 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

A beautiful waterfront restaurant located in the heart of Marina Park on Newport Beach's Balboa Peninsula. With indoor, outdoor and roof top deck seating with unobstructed views of Newport Harbor. Marina Park offers a family friendly walking park, kids play area, fitness circuit and a 120 foot boat dock.

For large groups, feel free to call the restaurant!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 08:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(949) 933-1001
Website
http://lighthousenb.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Francisco Perez

Location
1600 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663
Area
Newport Beach
Cross Street
16th Street
Parking details
The Marina Park parking lot offers a large, paid meter parking area as well as plenty of street parking in the area near the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 574 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Great for scenic views
South Orange County
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lighthouse Cafe offers a "beautiful view of the harbor" with "delicious food" and a relaxing atmosphere. Known for its "amazing beignets" and attentive service, this charming spot is perfect for unwinding. While some find the prices high and parking challenging, the "friendly staff" and "outstanding service" are often praised.

574 Reviews

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Johnifer
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Despite having an appointment, the wait to be seated was longer than expected. Once at the table, it took a long time to place our order & even longer to receive our order. The food, unfortunately, was just mediocre and didn’t live up to the hype. Overall, a disappointing experience.
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Jen
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beignets were amazing … as were the Bloody Mary’s and the Chicken and Waffles .
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Susan
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took some out of town family and they loved it!! Will come back again soon!
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Kenny
Sacramento
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Horrible service, slow and barely there. Clam chowder was lukewarm at best. Salad ehh. Fish chips ehhh. Its a fancy snack bar if you ask me .
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Abdulrahman
Brisbane
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was wonderful! Entire staff was amazing - kind and very attentive to our needs. Beignets are top notch and way better than what we had in NOLA! Ambience and mood romantic and fun! Thank you!
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Heidi
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was attentive and efficient but still warm and friendly. The food was all delicious and the three course fish option was a great value. The view of the bay and the holiday lights was gorgeous (we went the night BEFORE the craziness of the boat parade started). Cocktails were also A+! Highlights of the meal were the lobster Mac, the sea bass, and the bacon wrapped meatloaf with truffle mac n cheese. The desserts were also delicious and a large portion to share. 10/10 for a nice dinner experience. Will be back!
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Keshia
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was just absolutely nasty if I’m being honest. I was so excited to come there as everyone posts about it. We were just unimpressed. No flavor on anything.
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Mark
VIP
Cincinnati
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My halibut entree was cooked to death. So dry the sauce didn’t help. Grilled vegetables (cauliflower) held in suspended animation of some form and served luke warm.
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Leslie
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Edhen was absolutely amazing! He provided a world-class experience, handling all of our questions with patience and a genuine kindness. His attention to detail and ability to stay focused on all his tables truly stood out. There was also a lady in black who seemed a bit rude when Edhen was just making small talk with our group, but that didn't take away from our overall experience. James, the busser, was fantastic as well, he went above and beyond with his hustle. I highly recommend asking for Edhen when you're there!
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Cameron
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arguably the best date/view spot in Newport! Amazing food, great scenery, and friendly workers.
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FAQs

Lighthouse Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 933-1001.

Lighthouse Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 574 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1600 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

Cross Street
16th Street
Area
Newport Beach
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 08:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Marina Park parking lot offers a large, paid meter parking area as well as plenty of street parking in the area near the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Francisco Perez
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://lighthousenb.com/
Phone number
(949) 933-1001

Lighthouse Cafe

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What 574 people are saying

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