Bear Flag Fish Company
Known For
- •Bear Flag Burrito
- •Poke Bowl with garlic crisps
- •La Bamba sushi roll
- •Clam chowder
- •Halibut tacos
Insider Tips
Best Time
Arrive early for lunch on weekdays or before noon on weekends; late afternoon patio seating is calmer.
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Order your poke with rice instead of salad and ask for the garlic crisps; use the free parking lot next door.
This is a fish counter with attitude. Fresh tuna gleams in the case, orders are barked over the clang of plates, and the courtyard fills with sun and the smell of charred halibut. The Poke Bowl is bright and briny, scored by shards of garlic crisp and a rice base that soaks up the sauce; the Bear Flag Burrito is a comforting, oversized thing you will regret sharing. It gets crowded, especially lunchtime and weekend evenings, and the rhythm can feel rushed, which means a perfect La Bamba roll or a flawless piece of pan-seared halibut can arrive next to a slightly soggy taco. Staff move fast, cocktails are competent, and there is a small seafood market at the counter if you want to take the kitchen home. Tip: ask for the garlic crisps and grab the free lot next door.
Price Level
$$
Website
bearflagfishco.comContact
+1 949-673-3474
Outdoor Seating
Hours
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#27 of 465)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #27 of 465 Places to Eat in Newport Beach
- Outdoor seating available