Business Description from the Web
Restaurateur Paul Fleming (Fleming's Steakhouse) is the guiding force behind this upscale seafood spot. Aquatic decor, including flat-screen images of tropical fish at the bar, water droplet chandeliers, scallop-shaped booths and an iridescent blue mosaic wall give the huge space a sea-like ambience that complements the cuisine. Popular menu items include a lobster cobb salad that is tossed...
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It was four years in the making, but Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits finally came ashore at Newport Beach's tony Fashion Island. The brainchild of Paul Fleming and Bill Allen, the duo behind Fleming's Steakhouse, the swank Blue Coral pays homage to the wonders of the sea. Imaginative decor, from the illuminated coral glass sculpture to the faux water droplet chandelier, is found throughout the...
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Private dining for up to 80 is available on the spacious curved patio, where guests can cozy up to an inviting firepit.
Reservations are a must on weekends. For a quieter, low-key experience visit on a weeknight.
Choose from a selection of 60 vodkas from around the world, a dozen-plus hand-stirred martinis and even more original cocktails.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Restaurateur Paul Fleming (Fleming's Steakhouse) is the guiding force behind this upscale seafood spot. Aquatic decor, including flat-screen images of tropical fish at the bar, water droplet chandeliers, scallop-shaped booths and an iridescent blue mosaic wall give the huge space a sea-like ambience that complements the cuisine. Popular menu items include a lobster cobb salad...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 12, 2006)
Tucked between high-end chain restaurants like Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Roy's, this buoyant seafood spot at Fashion Island has shades of turquoise and warm earth tones throughout the open space. In the main dining room under giant-shaded lamps, the scene ranges from Old Newport to young, hip guys and gals on the town. The bar's azure-colored banquettes, flat-screen TVs and impressive...
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Posted by gayot
on June 22, 2007
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I went to Blue Coral a few days ago, a thursday before going out with my friend for drinks elsewhere. we came and saw the amazing vodka bar, and sat down at the lounge for a quick pre-party cocktail. Unfortunately, the server thought that we didnt deserve the cocktail because it took them at least 10 minutes to get to our table. Finally a really pretty girl came to the table and apologized and...
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Posted by thedinnerdiner
on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 12, 2008)
My husband and i happened to walk into blue coral the other night with no reservation and we had no idea what to expect. From the moment we walked in everyone was so nice and the restaurant was beautiful! we were seated right away. When we sat down and looked at the menu we were slightly overwhelmed at first..there were so many choices of wine and cocktails.. not to mention a ton of vodkas.. we...
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Posted by jadaoc
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 11, 2008)
Flashback to last Summer. Let's say it politely. "I had a bad experience". Service, Cuisine; hospitality? Were all lacking. I vowed never to return to put it bluntly. However, return I did not without hesitation. My Boss insisted that we all go out to dinner at his favorite restaurant Blue Coral. I wanted to laugh,but hey it's the boss. So away I went.
The cuisine was remarkable. ...
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Posted by funandfrolick
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 22, 2008)