Mastro's Ocean Club Fish House
Newport Beach, CA 92647
Phone: (949) 376-6990
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Crystal Heights Drive
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 5pm-11pm, Thu-Sat 5pm-12am
Editorial Review for Mastro's Ocean Club Fish House – by Kenneth Langdon
In Short
A cavernous bar and lounge area reminiscent of old New York is bustling with activity from opening till close. Three, 20-foot long counters create a giant horseshoe bar packed with the posh 30- to 50-year-old O.C. set. Smartly dressed waitstaff provides attentive service. The primarily seafood menu boasts oysters Rockefeller, big eye tuna and vanilla-battered sole and lobster tails. Keeping with the Mastro's tradition, the aged steaks like bone-in rib eye and Kansas City strip are popular.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeCall ahead for a reservation on Thursday through Saturday night or be prepared to wait up to three hours for a table. If you can't get a reservation the lounge seating is first come, first served.
Know Before You GoThe a la carte menu seems pricey but the huge portions balance out the cost. Side dishes come heaping to the table perfect for sharing.
The ExtrasIn the bar, a Las Vegas-style lounge singer and piano player croons catchy cover tunes ranging from Frank Sinatra to Pink Floyd.
User Reviews for Mastro's Ocean Club Fish House
06/02/2008 Posted by Dane2
The rooms in this establishment are beautiful and the staff is attractive. The service, however, is among the worst in Orange County. I had to beg for the bread basket twice and my guest was served the wrong entree with out an apology. The Waiter said ' Ooops ' and wasn't seen again for twenty minutes. Two entrees, which were mediocre, along with a total of three glasses of wine and one dessert was over $110. Do not come here under any circumstances.
Pros: Nice looking Rooms
Cons: Poor Service and too costly
05/27/2008 Posted by DRJWG
At first, there was Impressive ambience and clientele. Arrived in time to view the sunset with spectacular views. The side dishes were excellent; especially the creamed spinach, the mashed potatoes, and the lobster bisque. The waiter was polite, but failed to bring out my sea bass with the other dishes. He promised to have it brought "right out'. In the meantime, I shared the another's sea bass. Following a 30 minute wait, I asked him to just cancel my order. He refused stating it was too late. He suggested 'boxing it up" so I could take it home for later. The day before I had dined on the sea bass at another Newport Restaurant that was EXQUISITE! [and less than 1/2 the price]. The presentation, sauce, and delicate taste of the fish reflected a Master Chef. Not so at Mastros. I got a hunk of fish with little more. Except a 500 dollar bill for the view, and a case of nausea that awoke me at 1:00 am. My friend with whom I shared the sea bass also got sick. For the price, I would expect a better Chef, and certainly not a case of nausea. The refusal to cancel my belated main course suggests a restaurant that cares more about the night's profit than gaining my return business.
Pros: Ambience. Clientele. Views.
Cons: Seafood. Price.
