Zinqué

The food and service was amazing!!!! Thank you Scarlett for the great experience! Request for Scarlett, she is your girl!Recommend the roasted cauliflower and the flourless chocolate cake

Scarlett was amazing ! We always come for Scarlett and Pepe! She is always so kind, and the food is excellent. Lots of gluten free options.

Today, I've returned to Zinqué for a 3rd time. Every time I'm with a different friend group, I recommend this spot because you really can't go wrong!I bet you can guess, I ordered the Green Lasagna again & it was just as life changing as always. All my friends were obsessed with my order as well. We tried a range of pastas, all so remarkable.Best thing about this spot is that it's not TOO fancy. You can come casual or you can come in dresses. There is a place for everyone to enjoy their night. Prices are also fairly inexpensive with regards to the quality you're getting.

If I could give zero stars, I would. The hostess at Zinqué in Newport Beach has got to be one of the rudest and most unprofessional people I've ever encountered at a restaurant. From the moment I walked in, her attitude was dismissive and condescending.This happened Saturday 22nd of February and she was wearing a red sweater. She told me there was a table available but that I'd have to be done within an hour since there was a reservation coming. Fine, no problem. Then she told me I had to wait 10 minutes for it. Again, fine. But after waiting 15 minutes, I politely asked if I could be seated, and her response was absolutely unacceptable. With a horrible tone and clear irritation, she snapped that she was "busy" and that I needed to wait--while she was literally standing there doing nothing. No explanation, no apology, just pure attitude.Zinqué might have a great location, but no setting is worth dealing with that kind of treatment. Plenty of other spots in Newport Beach actually appreciate their customers. I won't be back.

Nice place overlooking great scenery! Had a party of 7 for brunch and I'd say my biggest peeve was how long food took. Otherwise I suggest going for a table outside and enjoying the view!Had the prosciutto and Gruyère croissant. Very simple, can't go wrong. I think the salad needed more dressing.

We were a party of 6 walk in on a Sunday.. enjoyed our dinner! I think the menu has changed recently because I didn't see pics of blistered green beans or Japanese sweet potato's yet so here ya go!GREEN BEANS WERE AMAZING!! Just note this is a beer and wine only restaurant.

Zinqué ReviewMoules-Frites 9.76/10- this dish was truly incredible! While I like mussels but aren't crazy about them, these were amazing - made with shallots, white wine cream sauce, pastis, and parsley. The sauce was so buttery and rich, with this perfect balance of white wine and cream that reminded me so much of escargot sauce. The mussels themselves were super fresh and perfectly cooked. The French fries were exactly how I love them - super skinny and crispy on the outside while staying soft inside, and seasoned perfectly with herbs. The bread they served with it was also fantastic - so fresh and crusty, perfect for soaking up all that amazing sauce.Le Bowl 9.58/10- honestly such a spectacular salad! They make it with chicken, arugula, brown and forbidden rice, avocado, tomatoes, comté, and sriracha mayo. I'm actually not a fan of arugula at all but this salad completely changed my mind about it. The chicken was super tender and well seasoned, and the mix of brown and forbidden rice gave it such great texture. The comté added this amazing nutty flavor and the sriracha mayo brought everything together perfectly.French Toast 5.02/10- this was pretty disappointing. We wanted to try a breakfast dish since we came for brunch but this really fell short. It was super simple and bland - they apparently soak the berries in honey but even that couldn't save how flavorless the toast itself was. The texture wasn't great either and it needed way more flavor.Blueberry Banana Bread 7.56/10- I loved how generous they were with the blueberries and how well they worked with the banana flavor. The texture was perfect - super soft without being mushy or dry. You could really taste both the banana and blueberries in every bite. It was served lukewarm though and definitely would've been better heated up. Could've used some maple syrup to add some extra sweetness!Flourless Chocolate Cake 7.88/10- this cake was so rich and decadent with this intense chocolate flavor that just melts in your mouth. You definitely need the ice cream it comes with to balance out the richness. While it was good, I wish they served it warm as I think that would've made the chocolate even more amazing.Baklava Latte 8.12/10- I had to try this since I've never had a baklava latte before! They make it with espresso, pistachio milk, honey, orange blossom, and cardamom. The pistachio milk was such a perfect touch and really gave it that authentic baklava taste. I loved how you could really taste the cardamom and the subtle sweetness from the honey. The orange blossom added this amazing floral note that tied everything together.I've been wanting to try Zinqué for so long since I've only heard amazing things and love French food - it definitely didn't disappoint when it came to the food and ambiance! The service however wasn't great at all. We had to wait around 45 minutes just to be helped and place our order, and they even charged us for items we didn't order on our bill.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ I also ordered hot water with lemon (which they charge for) but it didn't even come out with my meal and we were there for over 2 hours. I had only received the hot water with lemon at the very end of the meal even after dessert was served and we were waiting for the bill.Instagram: @hungrytamale

Service was great, we were seated right away and sat near the water. They had heaters outside so it wasn't too cold outside! If you park in the parking structure you can only validate up to 1hr and be charged a fee after that. Ordered hot water and when the bill came out I was charged for it. I think that's a bit absurd to be charged for tap water that is warm. Side note, the menu font is extremely small?? It was kind of comical how tiny it was, a bit hard to read.Le bowl 4/5 the salad bowl was good but it barely had any greens, it was basically a big layer of chicken/grains as the base and a sprinkle of greens on top. I would prefer an even ratio for the bowlBucatini 5/5 great portions and big enough to share! I'm not sure what mushrooms they used in the pasta dish but i was presently surprised at how flavorful it wasRigatoni Bolognese 5/5 typical bolognese, portions are big. Can't go wrong with this!

This restaurant is great for an intimate vibe. At night the interior is cozy and dim, with a water view of the bay! I went pretty late around 8:30. We sat right away and the waiter was very attentive the whole time. He even offered to help us take a group picture, very kind. I got the basic burger and fries. The burger itself was ok. The beef was on the drier side. The bun was soft with a tasty sauce. The burger was a much higher bread to meat ratio. The fries are skinny and crunchy, they were pretty addicting. The food profile is not very unique I would say, but not bad. We let the waiter know it was one of our friend's birthday, which he gave a complimentary scoop of ice cream! Overall very cute and nice place to share a meal.

I love coming here for a late lunch! The view is pretty great and the food is just as good. I love that their portions are filling. The Le Bowl exceeded my expectations. I just wish there was more of a service, we came and sat outside as all of their customers were sitting out and had to ask twice for them to turn on the heaters and no one came.