JOEY Newport Beach

Had a great time at Joey. Very cool vibe. I ordered the steak frites and the filet was perfect. However, what stood out the most was the service from our waitress, Elise. She was attentive and hospitable. The whole time I was thinking, "Wow, she deserves a free dinner for this incredible experience."Highly recommend.

The food and the place was awesome! I appreciate Nicole our server, who has been so helpful. The food that she suggested was so goood! I enjoyed our time here. Thank you to the manager, Hannah for accommodating our group. :)

I have already done another review for this place but this time I got to say we tried different items and their hummus, ceviche, and chicken masala did not disappoint. They do not have consistent service and sometimes it takes them way to long to bring your food, especially during busy hours.

Food was amazing, the gyoza there is my favorite dish. My steak did come out cold so I had to send it back. Service was satisfactory. We had the luck of getting two sweet servers. Both servers were kind, but wished they would've been a little more attentive. As a server myself I make sure to always remember any type of celebration. When I had made the reservation I put down I was there for a celebration, unfortunately they completely ignored it and just handed me the bill with no awareness of the celebration cake I had hoped for, took a small moment away from our dinner.

Joey Newport Beach exceeded our expectations! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and well taken care of. The service was outstanding, and the food was impressive.1. The waiting experience was surprisingly pleasant--comfortable seating around a fire pit and complimentary sparkling wine made the time pass effortlessly. A thoughtful touch that kept the experience enjoyable from start to finish.2. The food was delicious! The beef carpaccio was a standout--perfectly fresh with an incredible truffle flavor. The hummus was tasty, and while the shrimp ravioli was decent, the shrimp itself could be a bit larger. The only dish that didn't quite hit the mark was the butter chicken, as it was sweeter than expected compared to traditional Indian flavors. However, the butter cake was a fantastic way to end the meal!Overall, we loved the cozy ambiance, exceptional service, and great food. We will definitely be back!

My parents chose to dine at Joey after hearing great things about the place, and it certainly lived up to the hype.From the moment we arrived, we were treated exceptionally well--greeted with champagne and escorted to our table. Our servers, Jesse and Christine, were a fantastic team, offering insightful recommendations and making us feel truly welcome.Since it was our first time at Joey and we weren't sure what to order, we trusted Christine's recommendations--and she did not disappoint. Every dish we tried was outstanding.For starters, we sampled a few dishes, and here's how I'd rank them:Seared Salmon Sushi - A perfect balance of flavors and textures.Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Fresh, flavorful, and a fun way to start the meal.Wagyu Beef Carpaccio - Still delicious but my least favorite of the three.For our entrées, we had the Yellowfin Tuna Salad and the Tuna Poke Bowl. My dad absolutely loved his poke bowl, while my tuna salad was exceptional--the cilantro ginger dressing combined with crispy gyoza strips elevated the dish beautifully.Christine insisted we try the Individually Baked Apple Pie, claiming it was "to die for." I couldn't say no--and I'm so glad I didn't! The crust, more of a delicate pastry than a traditional pie crust, made it one of the best apple pies I've ever had.Overall, Joey exceeded expectations in both food and service. Christine ensured we were well taken care of throughout the entire meal, making the experience even more enjoyable.Highly recommend, and I can't wait to return!

I had my husband pick a restaurant to surprise me for our anniversary. He picked JOEY. He made an amazing choice!When we arrived we were greeted and offered champagne. It made me feel pretty fancy. We were seated at a nice table for two. Our waitress was really nice and took our order quickly. We got the ceviche and sushi cone appetizer and the ravioli and buttered chicken entrees. Everything came out fast and was exceptional! Every ingredient is well thought out. Kudos to the chef. I'd ordered everything again except now I want to try more things!They surprised us with an anniversary dessert as well. Very sweet of them :)Thank you for a lovely night.Tip: make a reservation and leave time for parking (if you don't want to valet)

Dining here was like a rollercoaster ride, so many ups and downs. I really couldn't decide on stars - there were moments of 5 and moments of 0, so let me explain.Upon arrival the host was super friendly as my friend was running 10 mins late and she said it wouldn't be a problem. When she arrived we were led to our table... to our disappointed it was a high top outdoor right next to the bar. The bar was so crowded, people kept bumping into me and we were literally surrounded by people standing up and elbows swinging into my back. I never ask to move tables but it was so uncomfortable. She said if we wanted to move it'd be 20-30 mins- I didn't have the time to wait... we decided to suffer through it and was disappointed with the reservation process. 5 minutes later she came back and said she had a table for us inside - a booth. I was then so happy! We went inside and yes indeed it was a lovely table. That was the first part of the roller coaster. Server came and we ordered- espresso martinis for 3 of us, caviar, shrimp and scallop ceviche, a 5oz steak and fries, and chicken katsu salad. Our server garret was so friendly and he honestly was a highlight of the experience.He came back to deliver bad news- NO espresso martinis available. The ride continues. It's Friday night and they're out of one of the most popular drinks. We all pick a different drink. The food takes a long time to come, even the caviar which really doesn't need preparation maybe just the chips. It arrives and there are NO caviar spoons. I love caviar but my friends have never tried it, I explain we cannot use a metal spoon. I grab Garret he tried to find a spoon- he comes back first with a smaller metal one- realizes his mistake, comes back with two plastic spoons. Apologizes profusely for the situation. I laugh it off- at least we won't taint our caviar. Each potato chip was perfect and the caviar divine. Ceviche was amazing!! The scallops sweet and the sauce with the shrimp was perfection. We finish both of these and wait another while for the food to come out... we're in a hurry at this point and texting our next event that we're running late. Finally more than 20 mins later the food comes. Katsu chicken salad so delicious- crispy citrusy and crunchy in every bite. Steak and fries- steak for 5oz is tiny tiny luckily we're small girls and are pretty full- but if you order this upgrade to the 7oz for $7 more or you'll leave hungry. It we cooked perfectly along with the fries. I ask for the check and Garrett said he has a surprise for my friends bday. So sweet. He comes with the surprise birthday cake but says sorry we're out of candles- small little dip in the roller coaster but it's complimentary so can't complain. He wrote her name on it! The crème Bruce cheese cake amazing as well! He forgets the check but honestly he's so sweet so I don't mind, I flag him down and we go rushing out of there. The food is amazing, the operations need help, the service was good (but overall short staffed). I wish I could've given 5 stars but I almost gave 0 at some points.

My friend and I had the most wonderful dining experience here! Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the hostess with a bright smile and a glass of complimentary champagne while we waited for our table. The restaurant was beautifully adorned with bouquets of fresh flowers, really elegant!We ordered the following to share: sake glazed fish, sushi taco, and chicken lettuce wraps. The food presentation, quality, and taste were superb. I highly recommend this restaurant!

10/10We had the cauliflower, spicy tuna roll, steak, Mediterranean bowl and of course the butter cake. Food was A+. Service was amazing! Every one was friendly. Lizzie, our waitress, was particularly welcoming, attentive, without being disruptive. Thank you for a wonderful night!!!!!