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Bluefin Newport Beach Reviews
Tried this sushi spot in Newport Beach while shopping.
We tried the albacore, salmon and tuna and all were very fresh. The service was great. We loved the wine pairing. Casual ambience. Suitable for lunch or a date night.
Place is our GO place all the time.
The sushi ans service there are the best. Laurent
Overall very good spot to stop in.
Food was delicious and very fresh! Service was really slow, however when we did have service it was great and friendly! Great spot and happy to come back!
Had a relaxed lunch at this great location with great food!
Had a relaxed lunch at this great location with great food! Sushi and Sashimi were both very fresh and tasty. The desert was a true surprise! We will come back!
Good food and bar.
We came on a night that wasn't too busy but service was very slow.
The sunset view from this restaurant is beautiful, and
The sunset view from this restaurant is beautiful, and enjoying sushi while looking at such a scenery is absolutely wonderful. The omakase course is highly recommended. You will surely be impressed not only by the taste but also by the beautiful pres
Favorite sushi spot.
The sashimi is as good as it gets. Great staff, good service, casual ambiance and exhaustive menu including plenty of non-seafood items. Cocktails are also great. Consistently good after multiple visits.
Small but well decor joint.
Service is great & attentive. We sat outside instead of inside since it was a nice sunny evening. The foods are good, fresh and tasty. Prices can be on the low high end...especially due to location. It's also very close to the ocean and
Warning they put wasabi in their sushi rolls without
Warning they put wasabi in their sushi rolls without telling you! I went yesterday May 1 for lunch. I ordered the lunch special which was salad, miso soup and assorted sushi rolls. The menu did not say anything about wasabi. I took a first bite and t
We came to Bluefin to participate in their Dine OC menu.
When we got there the parking lot was super packed and it was hard to get parking. I got out of the car to put our names on the list and was greeted by a female waitress after a few minutes of waiting. I was the first person to wait to put my name on
ごちそうさまでした It was a feast! Sushi chefs are
ごちそうさまでした It was a feast! Sushi chefs are so friendly and they really take pride in what they do. Fresh ingredients and very authentic Japanese sushi
Special Roll is the best
Loved the special sashimi roll. It was amazing. Cucumber salad is huge and delicious. We also ate a regular lettuce type salad and the dressing is good. They were so nice. Sit at the bar to watch them make everything.
We live in North Laguna and enjoy coming here.
Food is really good (better than many other options close to us). Quality of fish is good. The sushi chefs at the bar offer great service but the other staff not so much but we always sit at the sushi bar. Food is a bit over priced though. We would g
Food was alright, service was decent and the atmosphere was
Food was alright, service was decent and the atmosphere was average. In all I would not eat here again. Way over priced for sushi that you can find at an all you can eat sushi bar. I ordered a soft shell crab roll, the crab was dry over cooked and
My first time having dinner there last night.
We were seated at 7:15. Didn't have reservations, were in that shopping center and decided to grab a bite. From the minute we sat down our waitress kept rushing us into ordering. To a point that my date and I were rudely interrupted every 5 min
parking was a huge consideration, free parking in the lot.
we went when it opened and service was good and not over the top which is what you get when dining with a good tipper. Unagi was fantastic but we have vastly different eating habits so we shared nothing. prices are high, where's the baked scallop dis
Small but very nice place with patio dining.
We had the ponzu salmon and assorted sashimi. Loved the ponzu sauce. All the fish was very fresh and tender. Also had the salmon, cod and chicken which were beautifully plated. Wish it came with rice. Had ordered sides. Portions were somewhat small b
Food was great.
The Lunch Omakase was excellent. Service was great and there was no wait. The ambiance was very relaxing and calming. I will definitely return!
Took my wife and kids to Bluefin for mothers day yesterday.
The fish tasted good. Unfortunately we did find a half dead cockroach trying to move around below the sushi bar we were at. I notified staff quietly and asked to have it removed. I assumed (hoped?) this was a one-off issue so we finished our meal. O
JENNIFER was an amazing waitress! I was celebrating my
JENNIFER was an amazing waitress! I was celebrating my birthday. She was so personable and made my day feel extremely special. The food was an A++, though pricy so worth it! Sitting outside was lovely and extremely accommodating with the ability for
My best friend and I came in for her birthday dinner
My best friend and I came in for her birthday dinner yesterday, and we had an amazing experience! Most of this was because of JENNIFER'S outstanding service! She was so attentive, kind, and an overall angel. If you come here, make sure you are served
A very nice patio table with ocean views, on point service,
A very nice patio table with ocean views, on point service, and upscale food presentations made for a lovely first time lunch experience. The lunch specials are fairly priced considering the freshness and beautiful platings. $30 for salad, miso sou
Wonderful lunch today at Bluefin which is located in the
Wonderful lunch today at Bluefin which is located in the Crystal Cove Shopping center. I ordered the Chirashi Sushi lunch special which was as wonderful as the last time I had it a year ago on a previous visit. All of the pieces of seafood nigiri (co
A Regrettable Evening at Bluefin: Where Hospitality Was Lost
A Regrettable Evening at Bluefin: Where Hospitality Was Lost Our dinner plans for a party of four at Bluefin on the Newport Coast quickly unraveled into an evening we’d rather forget. Entering at 7:30 PM, we expected a leisurely and enjoyable meal
Clam miso soup, hot tea, and negi-toro hand roll for lunch.
I know it's good because I never needed to pour out soy sauce and my child only drank water. My husband was in love within the first three sushi bar orders (because they had ordered Kobe beef and otoro, so it became about $100 per person). Sea bass a
The sushi and tempura for its lunch menu were excellent.
The sushi was delicious with a variety of fresh raw fish. The tempura was nicely done with the right crisp. The set lunch came with miso soup and salad. For a set lunch of $30, it was worth it. The restaurant was nice and bright with outdoor seating.
I've been to most of the sushi restaurants with high
I've been to most of the sushi restaurants with high reviews, but this is the finest and most authentic sushi restaurant in Orange County. The sushi is always fresh and melts in your mouth, and the dishes are beautifully prepared and presented like
Wow, can't believe it took me this long to discover Bluefin.
Located right across from Crystal Cove (you can see the water if you sit outside) with plenty of parking in the shopping center. The restaurant itself is decently sized, clean, and has a sushi bar which is where I sat. They have an omakase option f
Very solid sushi spot in Newport coast.
Came here with my wife for dinner. The service was good and efficient. Ambiance was clean and upscale but not over the top. The fish quality was great, our favorites were the O-toro and Uni. Definitely pricey due to location, but less than nobu.
The Best Sushi bar in OC Always fresh and professional
The Best Sushi bar in OC Always fresh and professional sushi men work hard there Highly recommend it!!!
I normally go for lunch and order the Bento which is
I normally go for lunch and order the Bento which is delicious and a great value. I went for dinner and ordered the Wagyu Shabu Shabu. This meal is delivered to tables only (not allowed at the sushi bar probably due to scalding concerns). There wa
The selection of sashimi is pretty impressive as well as
The selection of sashimi is pretty impressive as well as the sake menu. The service was great. Plenty of parking outside. It's a great spot for a casual date. So why the three stars? Because I had food poisoning right when I got home.
Save room for dessert, and order the mocchi ice cream! You
Save room for dessert, and order the mocchi ice cream! You will enjoy clean, fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine at Bluefin. Upon entrance, you will notice the cleanliness of the restaurant and the uniformed, professional sushi chefs. The staff were ki
Ok my girl Liz is truly wonderful and got me situated three
Ok my girl Liz is truly wonderful and got me situated three times in a row on the beautiful patio in a pinch! It must have been my lucky night tonight - she assigned me to Gregory, Jason, and Kyle who provided warm and friendly service. Read on for
We've been coming to this restaurant for years as a family
We've been coming to this restaurant for years as a family and the service and staff are so friendly and welcoming. This food is consistently fantastic with a relaxing and calming ambiance. I absolutely recommend coming to Blue Fin at least once in y
Came here and sat at the sushi bar.
Had wonderful service from my sushi chef. Ordered ofcourse authentic sushi. Started off with blue fin taco. So good but needed something so added soy sauce to it and lemon. Crispy tuna was amazing, wish i ordered more. The amount of flavor and all th
We were initially planning to eat at Bear Flag for our
We were initially planning to eat at Bear Flag for our wedding anniversary, but this outfit was closed for their remodel. Oh well...knowing there should be plenty of seafood options in a city like Newport Beach we found this fantastic restaurant some
Great food and service! Thank you.
Just because Yelp wants me to write more - I am just going to say "nothing to ad"...
Portions are way to small for the prices.
Also quality is not great.Calamari were incredibly small and oily, chicken was almost raw.
Lunch Omakas was really good , we were sitting indoor of
Lunch Omakas was really good , we were sitting indoor of restaurant, all sushi was fresh and great
The sushi here is so good! The service was great and they
The sushi here is so good! The service was great and they remembered us before so knew how we liked our things. It was a nice outdoor area on a beautiful Christmas Eve day. Not much to complain about here. It can be pricey but worth it if you have th
Went there for lunch at 1230 on Tuesday.
They had a few open seats at the sushi bar....but they didn't take walk-ins????? Restaurant policy?Was very much surprised....oh well...
My boyfriend and I tried Bluefin yesterday and it was
My boyfriend and I tried Bluefin yesterday and it was amazing! The restaurant itself is small and relatively quiet but they have a good sized area for outdoor seating. We sat at the bar and I had the sushi omakase and my boyfriend had the chef's spec
This place is okay.
Nice thing was they had availability right away on a busy Friday night and the outside seating with the lights are cute. Spicy Garlic Edamame--yummySalmon Ponzu--I enjoyed it but wasn't my favorite ponzu sauce Crispy Tuna--good not greatSpicy Tuna Ro
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