A+O Restaurant | Bar
Known For
- •Pork belly sliders
- •Chilean sea bass
- •Bison chili
- •Crab dip
- •GF chocolate cake
Insider Tips
Best Time
Sunset or early evening on the patio for marina views, fire pits, and heaters.
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Reserve and request patio seating near a fire pit, and bring a light sweater for the evening ocean breeze.
A+O is a resort restaurant that refuses to be fussy about its charms. Sit on the patio at dusk and the marina lights spool like small constellations while fire pits keepthe air honest and the heaters whisper. The kitchen does unfussy, confident food. Pork belly sliders arrive with a char that snaps against soft brioche. Chilean sea bass flakes like memory. There is a bison chili that feels like someone finally remembered how to season meat. Servers move with practiced ease, names you will remember because they will keep your coffee and cocktails full. Breakfast here is sunshine in a bowl, evenings are low and salty and warm. It is a place people bring their families, their dogs, and their slightly important guests. Ask for patio seating and a blanket. Watch a yacht cut across the bay as the crab dip lands on the table.
Price Level
$$$
Website
www.balboabayresort.comContact
+1 949-630-4285
Outdoor Seating
Reservations Available
Live Music
Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Drifter Insights
Acclaimed spot with broad recognition
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#39 of 465)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #39 of 465 Places to Eat in Newport Beach
- Features live music
- Outdoor seating available
- Reservations accepted