Back Bay Cafe
Newport Beach, CA 92660-7405
Phone: (949) 729-1144
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 7:30am-3pm, Sun 9am-2pm, Daily Jun-Sep 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Back Bay Cafe – by Leigh Niles Reason
In Short
This large red-roofed landmark sits next to the Newport Dunes launch ramp, where a patio seat affords a view of would-be boaters learning how to navigate the bay. Boat, walk, drive or bike up, grab an oceanfront table and take in the scene. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch year-round, while summer months bring a California dinner menu featuring seafood and steak. Known for good reason for its seafood chowder, the cafe also serves top-notch salads and sandwiches.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoA pound of baby back ribs, while not on the menu, is yours for the asking.
User Reviews for Back Bay Cafe
06/19/2007 Posted by coryford
We had a good experience, casual atmosphere, friendly ,and good service. The patio and view was great. The inside dining area does not have a view, but they certainly do not have plastic table cloths as one person wrote. ...glass tops with linen tablecloths and napkins, nice. The seafood chowder was awesome and the service was fast and friendly. Sunday brunch is great, great mashed potato martini and lots of champagne for a pretty good price.
Pros: great view
Cons: none
02/08/2006 Posted by kathyh717
This restaurant/cafe has a great location, with a amazing view of the Newport Beach Back Bay. It also has a very large outdoor seating area, with heating lamps for when it's chilly. When I went for lunch (in January) it was a little to cold to sit outside, even with the heaters. The decor inside leaves A LOT to be desired. It was like a high school cafeteria. From the pictures on the wall and the plastic table cloths, I felt like I was back in the 80's. Also, the food was average at best. I had the chicken salad. If your going for a cocktail after work, it's great, otherwise choose something else for lunch. Service was extremely efficient. Parking is free when you get it validated by the restaurant.
Pros: Views, Location, Free Parking
Cons: Indoor Decor, Food
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