Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

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   Johnny

   Orange County

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   This was overall one amazing meal. The appetizers were close to perfect. The bacon steak perfect, fatty and full of flavor, it even came sliced. The prawns were special and excellent but $100 for 3, pricey. The scallops were solid but would've benefited from some basil and/or pesto, but cooked to perfection. The shrimp cocktail was very very good but the shrimp seem small next to the prawns. The server forgot to put in a salad and the entrees came out so we passed, it was not a big deal and he made up for it by removing the cinnamon butter cake that no one liked for the traditional one which was better in every aspect, flavor and texture. The entrees were cooked to perfection which was extremely important to me not just because they were prime steaks but because my last visits to Ruth and Flemings failed and severely overcooked my steaks as in ordered medium rare and received well done!!!! The sides were rich and full of flavor and complexity, we had the white cheddar mac which is probably the best mac u can find and the wild mushroom gnocchi which was my choice was delicious and in my opinion a huge portion. Drinks were crafted nicely, rye old fashioneds and something mango m fire or something like that, that was very good and definitely brought the "fire." The desserts other than the butter cake were probably the weakest part of the meal, they werent bad but nothing was amazing. We had the sin cake was a solid B, the creme brulee was not very good and seemed to have sat in the refrigerator next to other foods for too long as it tasted off, and the espresso cake was good but needed ice cream not just the milk/cream it comes with. It is not a souffle cake like i had hoped, but it was ok. Overall, it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. The filets and ribeye were fantastic. The bacon steak and prawns were wonderful. I would absolutely come again, its clean, beautiful and the service was very very good. Well done Mastros.
   

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   Monica

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent, the service was outstanding. We had the best time! Congratulations!
   

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   Kristina

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The Food was amazing, we were sat all the way in the back in the patio area which I didn’t care for. It took a while to get the drinks and the music was almost non existent, which was disappointing since it was a NYE dinner. We ordered shrimp and crab legs, but received ONE prawn. They corrected the order but it took a while. Overall it was an OK experience, not outstanding.
   

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   Lincoln

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service with pretty good food. Not an everyday restaurant.
   

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   Yolee

   VIP

   Orange County

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   When we both go there for dinner, it’s an entire experience from the loveliest servers to the girls at the front desk Who greet you in, the food is amazing it almost gives you a feeling of going home. You know everybody and everybody knows you. I love that we have our special table and that the girls at the front desk always make sure that we are seated in table 606. We are so thankful for that. Terrific place. Wishing you all at Mastro’s a happy new year and we’ll see you on Valentine’s Day
   

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   Orange County

   33 reviews

   4.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We hadn’t been to the Ocean Club in a few years and went there for a special occasion Saturday. The live music was incredible and the service was outstanding! The Brussel Sprouts could use some of nuanced cooking/flavors and the SeaBass was a little plain. The Chef’s Cut Ribeye was really good but the Full Lobster we order appeared to be overcooked and that took away the flavor, unfortunately. Butter Cake and Chocolate Cake for dessert were excellent.
   

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   lorena

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful , food and service beats outs their other locations.
   

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   Kyle

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Luis was was such a wonderful host when we walked in. Once we were seated, our server assistant Robby did a great job and our server, Kevin was phenomenal. Had a wonderful dinner overall. I would highly recommend. 
   

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   Karin

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a beautiful restaurant and service. Wonderful hostess staff too and we very much appreciate the hostesses rearranging our table arrangements after I inadvertently made a reservation at a high top for our party, which included my mother who uses a walker and would not be able to dine at a high top. Thank you Maestro’s for a lovely evening!
   

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    Michael

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Our server, Carli, was attentive and friendly, and we were happy to have her serve us. The filet was amazing, and my husband enjoyed the caviar topped oysters. All in all, a memorable evening!!
    

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