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Crab Cooker SEAFOOD
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 949-673-0100; www.crabcooker.com ; 2200 Newport Blvd; mains $12-23,
lobster $40; 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat; )
Expect a wait at this always-busy joint, a landmark since 1951. It serves great seafood and
fresh crab on paper plates to an appreciative crowd wearing flip-flops and jeans. Don't
miss the delish chowder. If you're in a hurry, there's a to-go counter.
Bear Flag Fish Company SEAFOOD
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 949-673-3434; www.bearflagfishco.com ; 407 31st St, Newport Beach;
mains $8-15; 11am-9pm Tue-Sat, to 8pm Sun & Mon; )
This squat glass box is the place for generously sized, grilled and panko-breaded fish ta-
cos, ahi burritos, spankin' fresh ceviche and oysters. Pick out what you want from the ice-
cold display cases, then grab a picnic-table seat.
Bluewater Grill SEAFOOD
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 949-675-3474; www.bluewatergrill.com ; 630 Lido Park Dr; mains $10-39;
11am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat, 10am-10pm Sun)
Sit on the wooden deck and watch the boats at this polished harborside restaurant and
oyster bar, which serves incredibly fresh fish. Great for Bloody Marys and a leisurely
lunch - maybe swordfish tacos and coleslaw, beer-battered fish and chips or seared ahi
with white-bean hummus.
Drinking
Alta Coffee Warehouse COFFEEHOUSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.altacoffeeshop.com ; 506 31st St;
6am-10:30pm Mon-Thu, 7am-11pm
Fri & Sat, 7am-10:30pm Sun)
Hidden on a side street, this cozy coffeehouse in a beach bungalow with a covered patio
lures locals with live music and poetry readings, art on the brick walls, tasty vittles and
honest baristas.
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