Starfish Newport Beach

Tasty food, cute ambiance, and great service! We pooped in for lunch today and were greeted by Chandler who explained the menu and eagerly took our order. To start we enjoyed the Lychee martini and the rose froze. Both were tasty. For starters we loved the green beans. They had a great flavor and were cooked perfectly. We also had the spicy tuna roll which was good- the spice was a bit over the top and had our tongues burning for a bit longer than we anticipated. We also had the Korean tacos which had a nice flavor and were loaded with meat and cabbage. No skimping here!! We also had the cucumber salad which had a very strong fish flavor- we didn't love it but I'm sure many will! For our entrees we enjoyed the Mongolian beef, and the kung pao shrimp. We enjoyed the Mongolian beef but didn't love the shrimp. Overall the service was good, the food tasty, and the ambiance nice. We would come back to try more.

Wow. I need to come back and try a lot more dishes. This place has definitely made my top 5 sushi spots in Orange County!This is one out of 2 locations (Newport/laguna beach)RSVP were made easily on open table. Located right by the Whaler across Billy's at the Beach.Tacos were amazing, my favorite roll was the lobster macadamia. I also had the chance to try the sunset roll and spicy tuna. All had unique flavors and the restaurant has great Asian fusion dishes for folks who aren't into sushi. Service was fast and great. There are high tables, booths and bar seating. Looking forward to coming back and splurging !

My friend and I had a fabulous time, ordering their "Opium Hour" prices, better know as Happy Hour prices are not that great, but where could you get a "Lobster Macadamia Roll" Parking is tight but on a Saturday night, there was no problem, everything there was so friendly.Love Ellen, the hostess, she was so nice and I booked a group of 12 on a weeknight to bring a group of my friends in 2025, and Jessie, our bar server was terrific and a lot of fun, and she knows her drinks!Checking this place out is a must, it's cute, great food and a hidden gem for anyone in Orange County!!

You guys - I love this little restaurant for so many reasons. First, the food: the noodle dishes (chow mein, drunken noodles, etc.), the sushi, the sliders and buns, their main entrees... ALL DELICIOUS! Their food tastes so good and fresh. If you aren't a sushi fan, they have great hot items, if you prefer one Asian cuisine over another... great because they have Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, I mean a lot of different cuisines. Their happy hour is great for discounted cocktails I believe they're like $10 I forget but there's a lot on happy hour. If you're coming during a popular time I'd recommend a reservation because the restaurant is small. Otherwise if their tables are full you can always grab a seat at their bar. I've never had a bad meal here I thoroughly enjoy it every time I've eaten here! Staff very nice, too.

First things first- the service at Starfish is some of the best. Perfect timing when checking in, willingness to handle any questions, the servers here are on their A-game, especially with larger parties.While the food may not be my typical cuisine type, there were options for me that weren't the seafood or sushi focus. The ribs were so tender and easily fell off the bone.There was however an issue with another person in my party where the meal was spicier than it seemed to be on the menu. Staff offered to change this for them if they wanted.

Why haven't I been here sooner? By far the best happy hour menu you'll find in Newport Beach! Food was great and service was excellent. The ambiance is so chill.

This is the 2nd time I come here and it is always amazing. The hostess, Ellen, was very cute, and we did not wait too long for a table during a busy happy hour afternoon. Kylie was our server, and I would request her. He was very professional without being a robot- we all really liked him. The four of us shared everything and I cannot pick a favorite. Chicken Satay, Lobster Macadamia rolls, steamed muscles, crab wontons and Ahi tacos. This is the place to come if you want to try new twists on favorites. The cocktails are clever too. I had a Vodka Ginger pinch that was so good. It was busy but we never felt rushed, which was a delight. I highly recommend this place

AMAZING! My boyfriend and I have been here multiple times and Kylee the incredible bartender is the absolute BEST! Every drink or food recommendation has been on point! Always ask for Kylee and you will have the most incredible experience!

Our food, the service the atmosphere is fantastic! KylieMakes the best lychee martinis in the whole state of California. Plus, she has the best personality of a barkeep that I've experienced in many years. Keep on rocking.

The service at Starfish Newport is excellent! The staff, ESP. JESSE, is polite and attentive, going above and beyond to provide a wonderful eating experience.Great Opium hr. Bring back service night Archie! Much love