Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 856-2583
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- San Miguel Drive
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits – by Amanda Knowles
In Short
Restaurateur Paul Fleming (Fleming's Steakhouse) is the guiding force behind this upscale seafood spot. Aquatic decor, including flat-screen images of tropical fish at the bar, water droplet chandeliers, scallop-shaped booths and an iridescent blue mosaic wall give the huge space a sea-like ambience that complements the cuisine. Popular menu items include a lobster cobb salad that is tossed tableside, Chilean sea bass en papillote, and Maine lobster en fuego.
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Insider Tips
When to GoReservations are a must on weekends. For a quieter, low-key experience visit on a weeknight.
What to DrinkChoose from a selection of 60 vodkas from around the world, a dozen-plus hand-stirred martinis and even more original cocktails.
The ExtrasPrivate dining for up to 80 is available on the spacious curved patio, where guests can cozy up to an inviting firepit.
User Reviews for Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits
04/12/2008 Posted by jadaoc
My husband and i happened to walk into blue coral the other night with no reservation and we had no idea what to expect. From the moment we walked in everyone was so nice and the restaurant was beautiful! we were seated right away. When we sat down and looked at the menu we were slightly overwhelmed at first..there were so many choices of wine and cocktails.. not to mention a ton of vodkas.. we didnt know where to begin. Our waitresses name was Danielle, and she was great!! She started talking to us and got a feel for what we normally drink... we decided to each take her recommendations for cocktails. I had some blueberry vodka mojito and it was best drink ive ever had. My husband wanted to try a new vodka.. Danielle brought him one from iceland that we have never heard of and he loved it! We had the goat cheese appetizer to start, For dinner I tried the spicy lobster fuego dish and my husband the swordfish oscar style. Our waitress picked a nice sauvignon blanc for me to have with the fuego and a ferrari carano blend that my husband had with the swordfish. Everything was so amazing we can not wait to go back! It was so nice having this kind of personalized service! Danielle was there guiding us and was able to answer any question we had without being intrusive. She even surprised us by buying us a dessert at the end, a very flavorful creme brulee. What more could we ask for? We can not wait to dine at Blue Coral again soon and will be telling all our friends.
Pros: service, ambience, food, seated right away w/o reservation,
Cons: so many choices! you need a waitress like ours who knows everything!
03/23/2008 Posted by funandfrolick
Flashback to last Summer. Let's say it politely. "I had a bad experience". Service, Cuisine; hospitality? Were all lacking. I vowed never to return to put it bluntly. However, return I did not without hesitation. My Boss insisted that we all go out to dinner at his favorite restaurant Blue Coral. I wanted to laugh,but hey it's the boss. So away I went. The cuisine was remarkable. Fresh, flavorful, and the chef was very accomadating for some modifications we needed. Amazingly enough the menu was easily adjusted to meet my training needs for an upcoming triathalon. The Service? Now I dine out a lot, and knowing my reservations because of my last experience? I was very critical,but I have to a give it to the folks at Blue Coral. They have reinvented themselves. The host and hostess were polite and sincere when they greeted us, our server was attentive but not hovering, and the other staff were very supportive in keeping our table clean and beverages refreshed without ever asking. I think our Server's name was Sean. So ask for him for sure he's great. The manager even stopped by our table periodically to provide wine service and he made several recommendations for our wine choices. The St Valery Grand CRU and the Martin Codax Albarino were spectacular. The only reason though we even remember is because the manager or sommelier wrote them down for us as well for future use. Bottom line...I was blown away by our experience. I spoke with the host on the way out and asked how this place has turned around so much, and he said it was due to his new management team. Apparently, they have an entire new team of professionals in there putting it together right. Attentive, hospitable, fun, and great food. So great job Blue Coral! You've won back a loyal patron for life.
Pros: Service, Service, Service
Cons: Busy on weekends-make a reservation
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