{"id":26487,"date":"2017-01-15T12:26:35","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T20:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=26487"},"modified":"2017-01-15T14:44:49","modified_gmt":"2017-01-15T22:44:49","slug":"explore-newport-beach-restaurant-week-2017-jan-16-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/explore-newport-beach-restaurant-week-2017-jan-16-29\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Newport Beach Restaurant Week 2017 Jan. 16-29"},"content":{"rendered":"

With over 60 restaurants participating in 2017’s Newport Beach Restaurant Week<\/a>, the next 14 days, January 16-29, \u00a0is the perfect time to explore new dining experiences or revisit old favorites.\u00a0Mouthwatering prix-fixe menus starting at just $10 for lunch and $20 for dinner await you!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Newport<\/p>\n

Options range from luxury dining offering international cuisine, locally sourced seafood, premium meats and grilled steaks to vegan and vegetarian specialties and beach side casual dining.\u00a0Participating restaurants will be serving up special, two or three-course, prix-fixe menus, with lunches available for $10 – $25 and dinners for $20 – $50.<\/p>\n

\"Pan-seared

The Ritz Prime Seafood is offering a choice of pan seared sea bass as an entree for Newport Beach Restaurant Week. (Courtesy Ritz Prime Seafood)<\/p><\/div>\n

Perusing the list, 5 fine dining establishments that stand out to me with a restaurant week menu that provides exceptional choices and value for dinner include The A Restaurant<\/a>, Bluefin<\/a>, \u00a0Oak Grill<\/a>\u00a0at the Island Hotel, The Ritz Prime Seafood<\/a>, and the Pelican Gril<\/a>l at Pelican Hill Resort. You can view all the menus here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For lunch, the 5 eateries that popped out at me as offering choices that highlight their concept and bang for your buck that you absolutely must try if you’ve never been are:\u00a0Tackle Box<\/a>\u00a0($10 for a Top Chef sandwich, side and Jones soda!),\u00a0Coliseum Pool & Grill<\/a>\u00a0($20) at Pelican Hill Resort,\u00a0Lighthouse Bayview Cafe<\/a>\u00a0($20),\u00a0Pizzeria Mozza<\/a>\u00a0($20),\u00a0Provenance<\/a>\u00a0($20), and\u00a0Sessions West Coast Deli<\/a>\u00a0($10 and includes a craft beer!).<\/p>\n

\"House-ground

House-ground meatball sliders at Stag Bar + Kitchen in Newport Beach. (Courtesy Stag Bar)<\/p><\/div>\n

The full list of participating restaurants are available at\u00a0dinenb.com<\/a>. You can search restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood, prices, as well as view menus and make reservations online. Put some spark in your January and plan your\u00a0restaurant itinerary to make the most of this annual culinary experience.<\/p>\n

\"Prime

The Ritz Prime Seafood’s NBRW menu includes a prime filet. (Courtesy The Ritz Prime Seafood)<\/p><\/div>\n

Thank you to the restaurants who took time out of their day to prepare tasty bites for the attendees of the launch party held at the stunning new community and sailing facility at Marina Park<\/a>,\u00a0also is home to The Lighthouse Bayview Cafe, on Balboa Blvd.<\/p>\n

\"Newport<\/p>\n

Buffalo Cauliflower by Tackle Box<\/strong>, Chocolate Ganache by Lighthouse Bayview Cafe,<\/strong> Spanish Octopus by The Ritz Prime Seafood<\/strong>, Bread Pudding by Lighthouse Bayview Cafe<\/strong>, Mushroom Guajillo Chile sliders by Sessions West Coast Deli<\/strong>, Beef Cheek wth Polenta by Cucina Enoteca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n