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Poke · Newport Beach · 3421 Via Lido
Last mentioned Nov 2025
5 source comments from 5 contributors across 5 threads. Community score 4, based on shared upvotes and repeat contributors.
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u/thehaileybirdie · Nov 2025
IDK if these are hidden gems but here is where I like to eat. In Brea theres The Hat for some of the best pastrami sandwiches, The Classic Cafe in Fullerton for some cozy vibes and homemeade Korean food (I love their ramen with cheese), I love The Den in Santa Ana for healthy food and artistic…Read the full comment on Reddit →
u/EducationalHeight434 · May 2025
4th of July is a ZOO in Newport. Don't know where you're staying but the party rules on the peninsula have gotten stricter, and the police don't play around. The peninsula was shut down for cars for the longest time, this changed around a decade ago, and they have cracked down significantly…Read the full comment on Reddit →
u/Surf_r_e · Aug 2021
Beach: anywhere on the peninsula is usually easiest. Eat: Mama D’s Italian kitchen is good. Popular and good for families. Wild taco is also close by as is Bearflag Fish Co. Ruby’s on the end of the balboa pier can be good if the weather is nice and you’re warm. Lido Marina Village is the cool and…Read the full comment on Reddit →
u/Abject_Stand_4348 · Jun 2025
I live on Balboa Island and I normally go to the peninsula for bars and food. This is where I go near the Balboa pier: Good cheap Mexican food - Great Mex Dive bars with reasonable drinks - Class of 47/The Saloon Near the other pier: Cassidy’s bar and grill - dive bar with one of the best burgers…Read the full comment on Reddit →
u/surft_out · Jul 2022
Chihuahua Brewery on 32’nd street has great vegan / veg options, fresh beer and nice outdoor seating. Malibu Farm and Zinque in Lido Marina Village have great veg options. Bearflag Fish Co will make you an awesome veggie burrito.Read the full comment on Reddit →
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