The 12 Best Restaurants In Newport Beach

"You’ll be leaving Newport Beach for this one, but trust us—Folks is worth the five-minute drive across the freeway to Costa Mesa. This laidback pizzeria at The Camp has walls covered with love notes, a patio with glowing tents, an always-packed dining room where groups gather over trays of beautifully charred pizza. Both the red and white pies are excellent, with blistered, bubbled-up crusts that crunch when folded. The dough has airy, honeycomb-like bubbles with a nice chew, and the traditional-leaning toppings are generously sprinkled so you’ll get them in each bite. The crust is half the experience here, so make sure to dip, chew, and repeat in the herby, housemade ranch." - cathy park