Dock and Dine in Newport Beach

There’s nothing more refreshing than being out to sea! The cool ocean breeze, the relaxing sounds of the water as it bounces off the boat and a beautiful blue sky. Why come in early to get ready for dinner when you can dock and dine! 

Dock and Dine is an appetizing adventure where you can cruise to your favorite restaurants! You can dine inside, outside or never even leave your boat! Several restaurants will prepare cuisine to go so you can explore the harbor. Here’s a list of our favorite Dock and Dine dinner spots.  

First Dock…Bluewater Grill. 

Voted “Best Seafood” in Orange County, Bluewater Grill is located on Lido Peninsula, on the bay in Newport Beach. Pull up to the dock for happy hour and pick from a delicious menu full of seafood. From Raw Oysters to Grilled Cobia, from Cedar Plank Salmon to Alaskan King Crab, Bluewater Grill has it all! Don’t worry land lovers they have you covered too with Chicken “Under a Brick” or Baby Back Ribs.  

Next Dock…The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar.  

Pair an extensive wine list with California regional cuisine and breathtaking views of the ocean for an exquisite dining experience. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar boasts a current wine list offering 650 selections that change weekly as well as a menu that features King Salmon, Hawaiian Mahi Mahi, Filet Mignon and Organic New Zealand Elk. Take a tour of the restaurants’ climate-controlled cellars holding up to 7,500 bottles! 

Last Dock…Newport Beach Landing restaurant. 

Located on the waterfront overlooking the historic Balboa Ferry, Newport Landing restaurant offers a delicious menu full of Southern California fare. Fresh seafood favorites such as Seared Ahi Tuna, Broiled Swordfish and Coconut shrimp can be ordered for waterfront seating or sailing through the harbor. A specialty menu dedicated to the restaurants upstairs oyster bar includes fresh shucked oysters on ice, shrimp and scallop ceviche as well as Fish & Chips and Mahi Tacos.

Set sail on a tasty trip through the harbor. Dock and Dine is the new way to do dinner. After all, why take a car when you can cruise the harbor of Newport Beach! 

Published on Tuesday, January 31, 2017