Lighthouse Cafe

Category: Restaurant in Newport Beach, California

Address: 1600 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA

Phone: +19499331001

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–9PM

Monday: 8AM–9PM

Tuesday: 8AM–9PM

Wednesday: 8AM–9PM

Thursday: 8AM–9PM

Friday: 8AM–9PM

Saturday: 8AM–9PM

Reviews

Vincent Koo

Aug 3, 2022

Came here for brunch before our Duffy Boat rental. Easy metered lot parking right outside. We had the beignets, French toast both from the adult menu and the kids menu. The calamari was eeh. The fish tacos looked good. The steak and eggs were cook rare as I ordered it. Kids were able to spot the lighthouse from the water later that afternoon. Bathrooms were outside the restaurant in the adjacent building. All in all, a good experience.

Hang Nguyen

May 22, 2022

The wait was long for brunch. It was 90 minutes. If you can, check into Yelp first to get in the line, no reservations for brunch. The food was mediocre. Calamari was chewy and cold. Coconut shrimp would have been better if the server brought it out sooner. The lobster mac and cheese was top runny and not much taste to it. Lobster roll and burger was just ok. The food is pricey for what you get. The service was also mediocre. Parking cost $3 or so an hour there. The views are beautiful. However, we won’t be back. There are other restaurants with great views, better service and food.

Joseph Kristofl

Apr 15, 2022

Loved the setting, chimichurri steak with mashed 🥔 and asparagus, and a side salad, was yummy. My 7yo son loved his burger and 🍟. Our server Biz was friendly and attentive, but not so much as to be a pest. Wait staff made sure to clear out dirty dishes right away.

Kimberly

Dec 6, 2021

Loved this place! It was kinda hard to spot but it's at the back right when you walk down the small hall between the building. Everyone in my group was in love with the Lighthouse Benedict, the table next to us even asked what we ordered since it looked so good. I would highly recommend that if you're coming for brunch! It's a small space inside the restaurant so if it's crowded it gets pretty loud, but it's so nice to have the beach outside to walk on after your meal. There's even a nice park right next to the restaurant where you can relax and enjoy the ocean views some more

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Questions & Answers

Do they still offer bottomless mimosas? If so, are they avail during the weekdays as well?

Tessa Gordon | Aug 22, 2021
AS | Aug 22, 2021

Yes they do

How do i cancel a reservation when your phone does not work and I could not cancel on the online site?

Stacy denbo | Jul 23, 2022
Daniel Segura | Jul 23, 2022

I think you call and talk to someone they'll do it.

Do they allow dogs

Giovanni Lucero | May 24, 2022
Arjun Dutta | May 24, 2022

Yes

do they still offer fresh lobster?

Pola Benke | May 24, 2022
Jesse S. | May 24, 2022

We had it twice in a week and the lobster was superb 👌

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is there free parking

GARY SANDERS | May 24, 2022
Nader Guirguis | May 24, 2022

There is free parking in W Balboa Blvd that leads to the lighthouse cafe parking lot. The parking lot itself is metered parking.

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Do they take reservations?

hever castellanos | Mar 25, 2022
robert k. | Mar 25, 2022

Yes. They do. And if you want to sit outside on the upstairs area I'd suggest calling ahead of time. Enjoy!

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Are they dog friendly?

Bouncy Pickles | Dec 25, 2021
celestino melendez | Dec 25, 2021

Outside of the main dining area, yes. No sure about inside.

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I can't seem to get a brunch reservation. Are reservations suspended? I'm trying to book two weeks out (Sept. 12 - 11:30 AM)

David Durkee | Sep 26, 2021
Liz Ball | Sep 26, 2021

Try a week out! We made the reservations for Saturday on a Tuesday!

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 22, 2022
Tiffany Jung | Aug 22, 2021

All workers wear masks, only outdoor eating, tables are somewhat spaced

What is the dress code

RENEE FARAH | Aug 23, 2019
Jesse Orozco | Aug 23, 2019

Casual

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Does the Lighthouse Cafe have public docking for their restaurant? Is there a fee?

Jim Anderson | Aug 23, 2018
Lighthouse Cafe | Aug 23, 2019

Yes there is a 120 foot side slip directly in front of the restaurant and additional docking available in the small adjacent marina next to the Marina Park Sailing Center. There is no fee for docking and dining up to two hours. There are also overnight slips available through the harbor master. We hope to see you soon, we do offer dockside pick up, too!

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