Bayside Restaurant Experience Dining as Art

By Jody Robinson

An iconic eatery nestled at the edge of Newport Harbor, Bayside Restaurant showcases spectacular views - inside and out with the panoramic water views while dining al fresco on the wrap-around patio and a rotating modern art exhibit of carefully selected works on display indoors.

To further enhance the ambiance in this elegant establishment, Bayside features nightly live entertainment of soulful jazz amidst its lavish surroundings.

That's merely the starting point. We haven't even mentioned the extensive menu of mouthwatering New American cuisine. Inventive starters include mild smoked Scottish salmon with lemon-chive blini, capers, dill and Bermuda onion and the Maryland style crab cake crafted from flavorful Blue Crab meat with Old Bay remoulade sauce atop a soft slaw with white balsamic.

I personally steer toward seafood on any menu and am a particular fan of seared scallops. Bayside more than delivered with its delicious rendition of seared Wild Diver scallops accompanied by a potato puree, asparagus and roasted Marcona almond romesco. Other specialties include a beautiful seafood paella, pan seared sea bass and pan seared sesame crusted Ahi tuna.

The resident meat lover in our family, my husband went right for the 8 oz. center cut filet mignon that he claims was cooked to perfection and super flavorful.

The service here was superb - attentive yet unobtrusive. An indulgent event ideal for any special occasion or date night outing.

Diners at the next table shared that they are regulars at Bayside's "famous" Sunday Champagne brunch so we'll definitely have to be back to experience the variety of omelettes, breakfast hash made from slow cooked brisket, smoked salmon Benedict or the "cast iron" seared salmon.