OC Food Diva’s BEST OF Newport Beach Restaurant Week

Newport Beach Restaurant Week runs Monday, January 18 through January 31, 2016, celebrating “10 Years of Good Taste” by feeding your inner food critic.

Here’s a look at the launch party to kick off Newport Beach Restaurant Week at the Balboa Bay Resort.

Waterline Newport Beach

Squid Taglitelli with Bacon, Chive, Parmesan

Beef Short Rib with Polenta and Gremolata

Macaroon with Foie Gras and Huckleberry

Push Pop with Yuzu and Almond Daqois

Coliseum Pool & Grill at The Resort at Pelican Hill

Clam Chowder Served “New England Style”

Lamb Pita Wrap - Mint Yogurt Marinated Leg of Lamb, Diced Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Cucumber, Red Onion, Shredded Lettuce, Tzatziki Sauce

Lighthouse Cafe, Newport Beach

Ahi sliders

Chocolate stout cake

Sushi Roku

Albacore sashimi with crispy onions

Fluke sashimi with kumquat jam

Fig & Olive

Butternut Squash & Chestnut Velouté

Insalata Di Fregola

My list of the best restaurants to hit for the Newport Beach Restaurant Week:

1. Five Crowns - $50 Prix Fixe Dinner 
2. Roy’s Fashion Island -  $15 Prix Fixe Lunch and $40 Prix Fixe Dinner
3. The Crow Bar and Kitchen - $10 Prix Fixe Lunch and $20 Prix Fixe Dinner
4. FIG & OLIVE - $25 Prix Fixe Lunch and $40 Prix Fixe Dinner
5. Tommy Bahama Island Grille - $25 Prix Fixe Lunch and $50 Prix Fixe Dinner

“Seize your dish” by making a reservation now!