Basilic Restaurant
(949) 673-0570
217 Marine Ave
Newport Beach,
CA
92662
33.6059
-117.8899
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In Short
With just eight dimly lit tables, chalet-chic ambience and a waitstaff that caters to every whim, Basilic is tailor-made for date-night diners. The authentic Swiss-French menu begins with house-specialty appetizers such as raclette (a melted cheese and potato dish) and plates of gourmet dried meats that pair well with complimentary feta- and herb-topped crostini. Entrees include tarragon-mustard rack of lamb and veal tenderloin in a rich mushroom medley. Desserts range from light, gently sweetened sorbets to the rich tart Tatin with homemade vanilla bean ice cream.
User Reviews
ZipnAroundTown
November 23, 2008
My wife and I had dinner here about 10 years and loved the experience. We moved away, but we are here visiting and decided to try it again. I had to laugh when I made a reservation earlier in the week when the person said no problem for a table at 6, but we had to be out by 8 for another party. Good to his word he reminded us of the time limit when we ordered. I thought it was kind of funny, Swiss efficiency and all. My wife ordered a bottle of still water which tasted a little flat (no pun intended) and when she asked for a sweeter wine, the waiter recommended one of the wine's of the month, a sweet German number. When he brought it out, it was one of those cheap German table wines with the screw cap; hilarious! (no, he didn't offer to let me smell the metal cap) My wife had a cheese/potato app she loved and I had a crab salad. The greens on top needed salt, but were fresh and the crab meat was from a package, (too soft) but well seasoned. Next my wife had the goat cheese salad which turned out to be blue goat chesse. She sent it back and got a pear salad she liked. I had the seafood soup which was good, but in another case of the chef not tasting the food, it was too salty and the some of the seafood was cooked too long. My wife had the steak, which she loved and I had the swiss/german sausage plate, which I enjoyed. However, the bratwurst (I think) needed a little something. The desert was divine, a strawberry tower, and the coffee was excellent as well. The service was adequate, but the waiter was too busy and harried to be quietly efficient, like you would expect for a $200 meal. The ambiance was nice, but the party of 8 next to us with the very loud joke-telling host was out of place for a small romantic place. The waiter was too busy to bring us our bill and ask about our experience and the other waitress did it. It struck us as kind of corporate. Overall, this is a nice place, with above average food, but managment has become complacent. Shame.
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sbcutie01
September 28, 2008
Highly recommended! Everything was great! Reservations are advisable as there are only a few tables in the restaurant. I can't wait to go back.
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Anonymous
April 04, 2008
You have never had Swiss food? This is the perfect place. It is a combination of Swiss and French food and it is one of the finest! Because of the restaurant's tiny size, you must have a reservation - but the food is worth it! The service is outstanding and they have a nice wine selection which sometimes includes Swiss wine. Try the lamb or the filet mignon and don't forget to order the Tarte Tatin for dessert!
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Know Before:
The five-course prix-fixe dinner is a bargain. Call for more details.
Look Good:
The restaurant is exceptionally generous with freebies; don't fear that unrequested glass of champagne appearing on your bill.
Parking:
Free parking is available on island streets, but it's hard to come by. In a pinch, park on the Newport Beach side of Marine Avenue (renamed Jamboree) and walk across the bridge.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Waterfront Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
