"Nobu's signatures on the Newport waterfront — book Nobu Newport Beach for black cod miso and yellowtail jalapeno over Lido's harbour."
About Nobu Newport Beach
Nobu Newport Beach is the Orange County outpost of the global Japanese brand built by chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro. It opened in the luxe Lido Marina Village, spreading over more than 16,000 square feet of two-storey waterfront space with covered patios on both levels, an expansive bar and lounge and a private event room overlooking the harbour.
It is among Newport's leading tables. Compare the Pelican Hill Italian of Andrea, the French-Vietnamese Marche Moderne and the classic oceanfront 21 Oceanfront, or browse the wider Japanese picks.
The Kitchen
The kitchen runs the Nobu canon: black cod marinated in den miso then baked and broiled, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, rock-shrimp tempura and new-style sashimi, alongside world-renowned sushi and a handful of Newport Beach-inspired plates and cocktails. The cooking blends Japanese precision with the Peruvian accents Matsuhisa made famous, plated for sharing.
It is an upper-tier spend: signature dishes land around $30 to 48 and a full dinner with sushi and sake climbs quickly. An omakase lets the kitchen lead if you would rather not order.
The Room
The setting is the draw — a two-storey, light-filled room in natural wood with covered patio dining on both levels and views straight out over Lido's harbour and the boats. The bar and lounge are lively, the main room polished and buzzy. Service is slick and well-drilled, suited to an occasion dinner or a confident business table rather than a quiet tete-a-tete.
Best for a special-occasion dinner on the Newport waterfront
Nobu Newport Beach suits an occasion — the waterfront room makes it one of Newport's strongest choices for an anniversary or a milestone birthday, and a polished, recognisable name in which to host clients. For more of the area's tables, see Andrea or browse the full Newport Beach dining guide.
Not for
Not for diners after a quiet, budget or low-key meal — this is a buzzy, expensive waterfront destination built for sharing signatures, not an intimate neighbourhood dinner.
Frequently Asked
What is Nobu Newport Beach known for?
It is the Newport Beach outpost of chef Nobu Matsuhisa's global Japanese brand, known for black cod miso and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno on a two-storey waterfront site at Lido Marina Village.
What should I order at Nobu Newport Beach?
The signatures — black cod miso, yellowtail jalapeno and rock-shrimp tempura — alongside sushi; or let the kitchen lead with an omakase.
How much does Nobu Newport Beach cost?
It is an upper-tier spend: signature dishes land around $30 to 48 and a full dinner with sushi and sake climbs quickly before drinks.
Where is Nobu Newport Beach?
At 3450 Via Oporto in Lido Marina Village, on the Newport Beach waterfront, with covered patio dining overlooking the harbour.
Does Nobu Newport Beach take reservations?
Yes, and booking is strongly advised — reserve via the Nobu site or OpenTable, and ask for a harbour-view patio table on warm evenings.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Nobu Newport Beach
Book via the Nobu Newport Beach site or OpenTable; harbour-view patio tables go first on warm evenings.
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Practical Information
Address3450 Via Oporto, Suite 101, Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach, CA 92663
NeighbourhoodOn the waterfront at Lido Marina Village
CuisineJapanese
PriceA la carte and omakase; signatures around $30–48, most diners spend an upper-tier sum before sake
Dress CodeSmart-casual
SeatingTwo-storey dining room, harbour-view patios on both levels, bar and lounge; booking advised
ReservationBooking strongly advised, especially for weekends and patio tables
