Restaurant Abe
Newport Beach, CA 92663-3726
Phone: (949) 675-1739
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Restaurant Abe – by Andrea Rademan
In Short
Join the stylish legions who regularly commandeer the 16 sushi bar stools and 17 widely spaced tables of this airy, pastel bungalow. Formerly the domain of master chef Abe who sold this namesake restaurant, Albacore dynamite rolls, eel California rolls and live scallops are the stars of the menu. Dragon's Eye, disks of broiled blue crab, shrimp and asparagus, wrapped in halibut and crowned with sweetish dragon sauce (miso-sweet sake-mayo) stands in for dessert.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyTry the five- or eight-course tasting menus or "Chef Abe's choice."
What to DrinkThe sake list, all properly dry to complement the fish, is unmatched in Orange County.
User Reviews for Restaurant Abe
08/14/2008 Posted by snoopygal_city
Based upon the word on the street, I went here with high expectations but was disappointed. The presentations looked amateur and artsy-craftsy, not artistic. The waitress regularly disappeared (people at a table next to us finally left because they couldn't get anybody's attention). Even though the restaurant was not very busy, our party of 3 adults ordering the expensive "special dinner" found, halfway through our meal, that a large noisy group with bratty children was seated directly next to us.... poor consideration for our dining experience. I would not go again.
Pros: Small, non-chain-restaurant atmosphere; fresh fish.
Cons: Inattentive service, sloppy presentation, expensive.
08/31/2006 Posted by ylzcutie
The staff is so friendly.. I am a regular, but it is always good when you go to a resteraunt and they remember what you like. A MUST TRY is the spicy crispy tuna appetizer! It is to die for.. so yummy.. it becomes an addiction to anyone i get to try it. Im not a fan of spicy food either.. but this is so perfect
Pros: great sushi, friendly staff, perfect for groups too
Cons: can get pricey, can get busy on weekends
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