Ocean 48

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Ocean 48, and the experience was absolutely outstanding. From start to finish, everything was executed flawlessly. I enjoyed the dry-aged ribeye, which was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The sides were equally impressive — the corn crème brûlée was a standout, and the crab and shrimp mac n’ cheese was rich and delicious. I also highly recommend starting with the caviar cones, which were both unique and elegant. The ambiance was romantic, with our table set beside a shallow pool in the middle of the dining room, creating the perfect setting for a special occasion. Our server was exceptional, attentive and personable, even addressing us by name throughout the evening. To make the night even more memorable, the general manager presented us with a handwritten card wishing us a happy anniversary — such a thoughtful touch. Ocean 48 exceeded our expectations in every way: food, service, and atmosphere. A truly memorable evening, and we will definitely be returning.

Amazing food, beautiful décor, and such a thoughtfully designed seating area! The manager, Rodrigo, is truly the best, he leads his team with professionalism and genuine kindness. From the warm welcome at the door to the cooks in the back, every staff member delivered outstanding service. The food was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely recommend Ocean 48 to all my friends and family! 😀

Ocean 48 in Newport is hands down the best steakhouse in Orange County. Their steaks are always cooked to perfection and the appetizers make the experience even better. The shells and cheese are incredible and the crème brûlée corn is a must try every time. The sides overall are awesome and really elevate the meal. The servers are welcoming, attentive, and make you feel right at home. Every visit is consistently great which is why Ocean 48 is one of my favorite spots in Orange County.

The atmosphere was very elegant.We sat at a booth by the pool. The food was phenomenal. We had the beef tartar, cavier cones- which we could not get enough of they were so good... the big eye tuna and the scallops. As for parking, there is valet, but there is also a mall parking lot not too far away.

Ocean 48 – Where Every Guest Feels Truly Special This restaurant truly stands apart from many others in Orange County. There’s a certain standard of hospitality here that you usually only find in top-tier fine dining. Everything feels exactly where it should be, and every guest is treated like they’re part of something special — as if the restaurant was waiting just for them. At Ocean 48, I’ve always had exceptional meals. This time, we started with the Crispy Shrimp appetizer — perfectly golden and delicious. For the main course, we ordered the 22 oz Ribeye Steak and Filet Mignon. I usually prefer my steak well-done, which most places overcook or dry out, but here they mastered it — tender, juicy, and melting in your mouth. We also had the Branzino, with a beautifully crispy skin and delicate, flavorful interior — exactly what you hope for in a perfectly cooked fish. The fresh seafood display and the beautiful pond centerpiece inside the restaurant create a refreshing, elegant atmosphere. It’s not just a meal here; it’s a complete experience. Honestly, what more could you ask from a restaurant? Amazing food, flawless service, and an atmosphere that makes you happy every time you walk in. Ocean 48 is the kind of place you’ll always want to come back to.

Ocean 48 was an amazing dining experience! 🥩🦞 The seafood was incredibly fresh and the steak was cooked to perfection. 🍷✨ Beautiful ambiance with a classy coastal vibe 🌊. Great spot for a date night or special celebration. Highly recommend!

Absolutely gorgeous and classy place to dine! My friend invited us here for early dinner and it is our first time here. Service was very fine and professional. Food was fantastic. The steaks are served on a very hot plate, so be careful. They serve the bread automatically, and just the bread was so tasty without any butter. Steak was hot and very good. The fish, the sashimi, everything was wonderful. Great place for romantic date. And for special occasions. Parking is valet, but you can park on the mall's parking lot and just walk over. We kind of turned in the valet area already then realized that we can park outside, but we fell baf since the valet people are already approaching us do we left our car with valet. Definitely recommend this wonderful place!

We were greeted by friendly doorman who kindly offered to take our picture in front of the restaurant sign. My fiance and I were dressed to impress so it was appropriate for us to capture a photo for our memories. We were here to celebrate a lifetime achievement for her and overall our dining experience was superb as the staff are super friendly and professional. We had several dishes including some oysters, a single jumbo shrimp, some scallops with caviar, two lobster tails, pork chops, a giant baked potato, sauteed mushrooms, shells and cheese, and beignets to go. The food was delicious which is an understatesment and the service was impeccable. I have a few gripes which I'll get to in detail but overall the restaurant offers a five-star dining experience. My first gripe is the dress code and although I like that there is a dress code, there were many guests that did not dress appropriately to my standards and arrived in shorts for example. I criticized the male patrons because I was wearing pressed pants, a French cuff shirt, and a Navy sport jacket with pocket square. My second complaint is minor but a keen detail for when lemon slices or lemon is served. Basically, the lemons could be deseeded or placed in a lemon net and this small detail is what separates a fine dining experience apart from a finer dining experience. Unfortunately all lemons served here were not de-seeded or covered. Lastly, we were served a very small oyster in comparison to the other oysters we received. I reported this issue to our server and she corrected it immediately. A manager even came over to apologize which I greatly appreciated. All of my gripes and issues did not prevent me from rating this place with all five stars and all the stars are well deserved. Since we were celebrating we received a complimentary beignet dessert as well as some brownie textured powdered sugar cookies at the end of our meal. We also had cocktails with our dinner and all I could remember was that they were strong and the ice was stamped with the Ocean 48 logo. Overall I highly recommend this place for a celebratory dinner and if you dare to impress your taste buds with some of the best tasting dishes of its kind.