Dinner and Drinks on Balboa Island

Balboa Island is one of the hottest places to visit all year long. The charm of the Island is infectious and the air always smells like sweet summer flowers. The 0.2 square miles of island truly is a small slice of paradise and promises to bring all of your Orange County vacation dreams come true. Imagine this: After a long day swimming, surfing, and playing at the beach come back to your Balboa Island vacation rental to freshen up and then go out with family and friends just like the locals do. What could be better? Start by finding your perfect Newport Beach vacation rental.

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Wilma's Patio 

One of the best parts about Balboa Island is that it's small size allows you to walk or bike everywhere within minutes. As you cruise down Main Street, you'll notice all of the different local shops and eateries. Stop at Wilma's Patio for a happy hour drink and you'll experience the meaning of "family first". This is a true family restaurant still owned and run by the Staudinger family. Wilma's Patio is a popular restaurant for both locals and tourists and you'll quickly notice that many people know each other and come regularly. On a warm night sit outside in the beautiful garden patio and watch the stars.

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Basilic Restaurant

After sipping on one of Wilma's Patio's delicious cocktails, head over to Basilic Restaurant. We hope you brought your appetite! Basilic offers an extraordinary dining experience featuring a unique blend of Swiss and French cuisine. The atmosphere inside is cozy, dark and intimate or feel like you are in Europe as you dine in the street and watch people stroll by. This upscale restaurant has a menu of delectible items ranging from a flavorful bouillabaisse and remarkable meat choices. You'll want to save room for dessert because the creme brûlée just might be the best part. This will be a very memorable night on Balboa Island!

Published on Friday, July 21, 2017