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21 Oceanfront
2100 W Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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#114 of 282 restaurants in Newport Beach
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Recommended For: Romantic, Business
  • Address: 2100 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Phone:  (949) 673-2100
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“Where did they find the host for this place? Send him back for basic training.”
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2 of 5 stars
Javanut4673 2 contributions
San Francisco
Dec 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

21 OCEANFRONT Once a year I pick a restaurant in Southern California, fly there, dine there with 2 other friends and return home. This year I picked 21 Oceanfront. I made reservations in September with Nicole who was extremely gracious. I reconfirmed the date and time 2 more times with Jodi. When we arrived I found out that someone had... more

“good place to chill...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 7, 2008

good place to chill! tasty drinks more

“Terrible Service”
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1 of 5 stars
cacheng 1 contribution
Beverly Hills
Aug 11, 2007
4/6 found this review helpful

My husband and I are visiting Newport from Beverly Hills for the weekend and had advanced reservations to this restaurant. I noticed that the water glass was dirty and kindly let my waiter know. (I have never complained about glassware or silverware at restaurants before!) To my surprise, he got angry! He didn't believe the glass was dirty and argued... more

“Fine dining experience.”
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5 of 5 stars
tk1559 13 contributions
May 14, 2007
6/7 found this review helpful

I was a bit apprehensive when I first walked into this restaurant. The young woman at the desk seemed disinclined to assist us, and when I told her that there would be only three in our party, not four, she acted like it was a huge problem. But she did come to grips with it and sat us at a... more

“Absolutely Perfect!!”
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5 of 5 stars
ArmoGirl5 2 contributions
Beverly Hills, CA
Feb 22, 2006
2/4 found this review helpful

21 Oceanfront is the nicest restaurant in all of Orange County... maybe the best in the world? The Service is so professional & accommodating. The location & view is breathtaking! It's right on the Pacific Ocean! And the food is way too delicious! I had the crabcakes & a filet Mignon! ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! Chocolate Souffle.. Live music, Delcious wine. We... more

“Service is terrible”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Newport, CA
May 25, 2005
3/5 found this review helpful

Service was terrible. Do not expect anything spectacular if you are going to dine here. Lets just say, we had many mix ups and on top of it lies from the staff trying to cover it up. Decent food for the price and nice location but I wouldn't invest anything special in this restaurant. more

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21 Oceanfront Address

2100 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Tel: (949) 673-2100
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