Bluefin Restaurant

Name: Bluefin Restaurant
Address: 7952 East Coast Highway, Newport Coast, CA, United States, 92657
Telephone: (949) 715-7373
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1131 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

Top tags:

Classic and creative sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes, many showing international influences, in a stylish contemporary setting, from Nobu Matsuhisa alumnus Takashi Abe.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 23, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 715-7373
Website
http://www.BluefinbyAbe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Takashi Abe
Catering
Please call us for details.

Location
7952 East Coast Highway, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Neighbourhood
Newport Beach
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

Popular dishes

Bluefin Bento BoxUS$27.00
Sashimi (tuna and yellowtail), Sushi (shrimp, white fish and tuna roll), Grilled Chicken, Beef and Fish Tempura. Served with Miso Soup
Chirashi SushiUS$23.00
Sushi rice topped with assorted sashimi and vegetables. Served with Miso Soup and Salad
Assorted SushiUS$20.00
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail and Albacore, Halibut, Shrimp and Your Choice of California Roll or Spicy Tuna Roll. Served with Miso Soup and Salad
Assorted SashimiUS$20.00
tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail and Albacore. Served with Miso Soup and Salad
TempuraUS$17.00
Shrimp and Vegetables Are Flash Fried in A Crisp Tempura Batter. Served With Miso Soup, Salad and Rice
Grilled FishUS$17.00
Today's Grilled Fish (please ask your server). Served with Miso Soup, Salad and Rice
Three Hand RollUS$15.00
Your Choice of Three Hand Roll. Served with Miso Soup

Hand Roll Choices

Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
California Hand Roll
Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll
Vegetables Hand Roll
Albacore Hand Roll
Soft Shell Crab Hand Roll
Crunchy Hand Roll

What 1,131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Japanese

1,131 Reviews

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JimT
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience3
It was a major mistake that we ate at this restaurant. We were so so disappointed. Based from the money "bluefin" they charged us but the quality we got like Ahi can Tuna. The quality of the fish were not fresh at all so dry tasted like few weeks old. We ate at quiet a few of the sushi places in the Orange County (nana san, otoro, oshima,shunka, Hana Re sushi, Hamamori...) and i have to rank this place is on the bottom of them all and rank on top for over-price poor quality rip-off place. How can they justify to over charge for the sushi. I was at there old location before they moved to this location and it seems to getting worse so bad. How can they stay in business for this long? There web site listed Sushi Omakase 12 piece of sushi and soup for $85. But the chef told us it is 14 pieces and charged $120. Good thing we order only 1 Omakase and order individually BUT still so disappointed of the quality of the fish. We got used to they make once piece infront of you and served one at a time instead of put all of them together in one plate and served all at once. The meal was over $300. It should be about 1/3 of that based from the quality and service we received. I don't mind paying for that much only if it was good/excellent but we got Ahi can tuna quality type of fish. This will be our last time ever. Hope they see my comments. Please stay away from this place. Very Disappointed Customers.
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Mandy
Orange County
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food is very good, but expensive. Service is slow and servers, host are inattentive. It is hard to get their attention. Not a real friendly atmosphere.
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KellyD
Palm Springs
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great people, fabulous Japanese cuisine, always a great experience
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Pablo007
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sushi is impeccably fresh and delicious! Service is outstanding! Overall this place is worth every penny!! Great for special occasions!! Sunset views are killer!
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DavidT
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Haven’t been back in co you ple years since we moved but the level is even higher than before. Prett unbelievable food and presentation. One of g th he best sushi bars in SoCal, period!!
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RRCV
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. The omakase lunch is a great deal.
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MartinF
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent sushi! A bit expensive, but worth it. Inside was a bit noisy early on, but got quieter once the children left. Will try the sushi bar and/or outside next time.
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AniaG
Orange County
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
A very nice restaurant with a patio and dine in option. We ordered lunch Omakase. The lunch was modified for us by a Chef. We had sushi, sashimi and sake. All was fresh and delicious. They don’t rush with a check, if you are in a hurry keep this in mind, but if you are looking for a relaxed afternoon date or a meeting I highly recommend a Bluefin restaurant 👍.
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RicketyRocketyRandy
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the sushi bar, and the experience was amazing. All the sushi was so fresh, and our sushi chef was a master!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding sushi. I heartily recommend the chef’s sushi omikase menu. Lychee martini was good too.
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OpenSesame
Los Angeles
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
For high quality Japanese cuisine, from small plates to omakase this is the best you’ll find in SoCal. A family favorite for over 10years, lunch, dinner or takeaway, with friendly service and sushi chefs with personality and respect. Love this place!
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CMgirl
Los Angeles
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Sushi was great, but only one piece per order. Crab dumplings were fantastic. Portions are on the small side. I guess rice is extra, as it didn't come with any of our entrees. Loved the albacore app and lychee martini though! Waitress said the outside tables had to be reserved in advance so unfortunately we sat indoors even though the weather was fantastic.
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Kola66
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
I recently visited Bluefin with high hopes, thanks to its renowned chef. However, my experience fell short of expectations. I opted for the sushi omakase, expecting an extraordinary culinary adventure. Instead, all the sushi arrived on one plate, lacking the personalized touch that defines omakase. The sushi itself was just average, and the excessive wasabi overpowered the flavors. Unfortunately, a couple of people in my group felt unwell afterward. The restaurant's ambiance was poor and noisy, making it hard to enjoy the meal fully. Although the staff was friendly, they could benefit from additional training to enhance their service. Overall, I can't recommend Bluefin. The mediocre sushi, noisy environment, and average experience left me disappointed. I hope the restaurant takes these points into consideration for improvement.
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MadalineG
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Forever favorite sushi bar!! Never since opening has it disappointed to be the freshest and friendliest.
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craig
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best sushi in Orange County! Inside sushi bar or outside on the patio at the Crystal Cove shopping center.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience3
Parking is bad Food is sub par Service is not anything to talk about If you sit outside it’s nice, if you sit inside it is dark and not inviting
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
Was not what they advertise. It's not at the same level as Nobu or even Sugar fish and the desserts were something you can buy at the grocery store and put together with ice cream and fruit.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent service despite being super busy, food was good. Decent sushi, other dishes better. Cocktails were yummy.
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EmilyC
Palm Springs
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We ordered the Blue Fin Chef Omakase. Their website showed $150. They charge $175 pp. we went there for Father’s Day. For Omakase, we expect better quality sushi. Sushi was mushy, not fresh. Blue Fin use to have “A” Quality sushi and very fresh. It was 7 course. We waited a long time for each dish. By the time they served the last dish, dessert, it was already 2 1/2 hrs. All the cooked dish was good, sashimi was ok, dessert was good. I recommend ordering alacarte, rolls and tempura, not Omakase. Omakase price does not justify.
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GregH
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chief’s are friendly and enjoy their craft. Great date night!
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Strider
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and FRESH food. Excellent and thoughtful service. Loved the beef and tuna carpaccio, the sashimi, the rainbow roll and the cucumber salad. Everything here is well made and melts in your mouth.
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Love2Eat
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lunch Omasake was wonderful like always. So, is the service.
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Jolly
Orange County
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely fantastic food and service. Very expensive but for the quality of food you are receiving its well worth it if you fine sushi and rolls!
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marlet
Orange County
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience2
in general it was good but very pricey for what we had. Just a few options for rolls . The restaurant is small, just a few tables.
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grapaul
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner. Waiter was very helpful. Noisy.
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11dd
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect like always , I love the Japanese eggplant
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, excellent food and service. Will most definitely be coming back
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MichaelC
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dined at Bluefin many times since opening. They never disappoint. They execute at at an exceptionally high level, add new items, and definitely make the overall experience wonderful. We never have to worry about anything. Just eat, drink and enjoy.
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Suzette
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food. Was impressed with the quality of sushi!
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GoodFoodFTW
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The quality of the sushi / sashimi is good, but does not warrant the prices. $6/salmon sashimi which would be $4 elsewhere; at most. 12 piece rolls that were good and pretty big, but not extraordinary for $30+. $5 for a miso… come on.
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Wendy
Orange County
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Blue Fin was an exquisite treat for Mothers Day. Everything we ordered was superb. The patio is elegant and relaxing. Highlights were: Gin-Gin cocktail, tako salad, oysters, Japanese eggplant appetizer, blue fin roll, eel roll, snow crab tempura, miso cod, Chilean sea bass and the Mango pudding. Thank you, chef Abe, server Ellen T and staff, for your consistent excellence.
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VinceP
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is place is fantastic. The food is authentic and the ambiance is great. They also have a very attentive staff. Thank you!
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ShokoB
Orange County
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
I love going there for lunch, the drive on PCH to get there is wonderful. We (my girl friends) love to get their Bento lunch, it's so good.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
Food was not great, expensive and tough to eat overall. The vegetables in the sushi rolls (carrot and cucumber) tasted awful and were cut much too large.
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PeterH
London
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food; lovely fish and perfect sushi. Staff great as well!
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CarlaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Order different plates and share. They don’t disappoint
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MarcyW
Palm Springs
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Double Birthday Dinner. My sister said it was the beat Sushi she ever had.
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realisticreviewer
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is hands down the best sushi place around!! The sushi chefs will make you special sashimi and rolls that are absolutely delicious!
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PB72
Seattle
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. We had very tasty sushi and the yellowtail jalapeño was delicious. It was my wife’s birthday and after our meal they brought her a very nice piece of chocolate cake complete with a candle. It was an awesome experience and we will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing the best sashimi in Orange County.
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FAQs

Bluefin Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-7373.

Bluefin Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 23, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7952 East Coast Highway, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Newport Beach
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:45 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Takashi Abe
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.BluefinbyAbe.com/
Phone number
(949) 715-7373
Catering
Please call us for details.

Bluefin Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Assorted Sashimi

Tempura

Bluefin Tacos

Lunch Omakase

Lunch OmakaseUS$45.00

Salads

Salmon Skin SaladUS$9.00

Fried Calamari SaladUS$9.00

Lunch Specials

Bluefin Bento BoxUS$27.00

Chirashi SushiUS$23.00

Assorted SushiUS$20.00

Assorted SashimiUS$20.00

TempuraUS$17.00

Grilled FishUS$17.00

Three Hand RollUS$15.00

Hand Roll Choices

Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

California Hand Roll

Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll

Vegetables Hand Roll

Albacore Hand Roll

Soft Shell Crab Hand Roll

Crunchy Hand Roll

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Bluefin Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bluefin Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Bluefin Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information