We came here to celebrate our anniversary. We've been here multiple times since this place has such great foods, but Chandler really set the bar high tonight. We had such a great experience with her as a waitress. She was so knowledgeable about the menu, had such a bubbly personality, and made our night so enjoyable. I HIGHLY recommend trying the chili fire wontons (ask for a glass of ice.. trust me) and the wagyu burgers. Best sushi spot by far. Nobu doesn't even compare. This place is way better.

We didn't have a reservation and didn't realize it's so small. They were very accommodating and helped us figure out how to seat our party of 6. The happy hour menu is awesome. Great food and drink choices. Everything was delicious. The place is gorgeous. The host was a gem. Sweet lady who made sure we were taken care of. Can't wait to go back and will definitely make sure to make a reservation next time.

Strike up the neon lights, Starfish in Newport Beach is a scene! Forget the white tablecloths, this place is all about casual cool. The minute you walk in, there's this warm glow and funky music that sets the mood just right. People are chatting and having a blast, but it's not so loud you can't hear yourself think. Definitely a win in my book. But the real MVP of the night (besides yours truly, of course) was Kylee, the bartender. This gal knew her drinks! I threw some flavors at her, and she mixed up this concoction that was straight-up magic. Plus, she was super chill and made sure my night was smooth sailing. Seriously, if you're in Newport and looking for a spot with a cool atmosphere and killer drinks, Starfish is the place to be. Ask for Kylee, she's the real deal.

Amazing happy hour! Played great music and service was good. Wish there was a little more room inside the restaurant but happy they take reservations. My friends and I enjoyed all the food we ordered and shared: Korean tacos, chili fire wontons, spicy ahi tuna roll, and chicken lettuce wraps. I loved the chili fire wontons especially but one of my friends thought it was too spicy. For drinks, I had the Thai Me Down, which had the perfect amount of sweetness. Also, I typically don't like rims from salt to sugar but this was my first time liking it! My friend tried the Komodo's Bite Cocktail from the Spring Additions, which had a strong taste of ginger and looked really pretty. Can't wait to come back and try more food and drink items from the menu!

Omg! I'm so bummed out that I don't live in OC anymore because I seriously would come here weekly! I met up with a girlfriend here for lunch and it was the perfect lunch spot to catch up with a friend! Service was attentive but non intrusive , decor was lively but tasteful, and the food....were scrumptious and so creative! I'm adding this restaurant to my go to lunch spot moving forward when I meet with my girlfriends in OC for lunch. We started with the frozen rose (so pretty and not too strong). We got the following: Shrimp lettuce wraps - 5/5 Korean tacos - 4/5 Shrimp with walnut and dragon fruit 4/5 Crab and mango salad 5/5 Chocolate take for dessert 5/5 Why was everything so damn good?!? Why?! Why!! I don't know , just go and enjoy! Cheers!

Gonna love great food at Starfish in Newport Beach (Orange County). This is their second location (smaller one). Their original location is in Laguna Beach which I first went to 6 years ago. I must say I was hooked on their tasty food. I came here last Sunday night after work for some dinner. My go for drink is a Laguna Lemon Drop which is named after a beach town called Laguna Beach. Really good drink to get nowadays. Tasty. For dinner, I ordered a crispy lobster spring roll and shrimp dumplings. As soon I got my orders, it looks soooo good. I really love the presentation. For the spring roll, comes with 4 pieces, I took a bite, I was quite wow'd by the amazing flavors. Feels like I'm enjoying a rich and satisfying life just by eating the spring roll. Dumpling was stunning. Tasty and delicious. Even though portion size can be small, size isn't that important. What important is the quality of the meal which I expect from every single upscale restaurant. Yes, I'm very big on quality. Quality was excellent. That's what I want. My previous visit which was almost 2 months ago, I didn't get a chance to talk about it. But finally talking about it. I ordered crab wonton and Lobster Macadamia Roll. On my yelp review from 6 years ago (Laguna Beach), I talked about how great the Lobster Macadamia Roll were. It was sooo delicious. At this location, they never disappointed me one bit. Soooo good. Crab wonton was also good. It's something different to try once in a while. Service here was amazing. There's nothing like getting great service from the server and bartender. Now I've been in the restaurant industry for about 7 years. I look out for everything when it comes to great service and the respect to the customers. Overall, 5 stars for everything I've expected.

Great spot! They had a variety on their menu, we happened to be there for happy hour so we enjoyed that menu! All of the sushi, was fresh and VERY tasty, you could taste every flavor and it wasn't too much in one bite. The sliders surprised me and were tasty! Favorite roll was definitely the macadamia, I didn't order it but it was a table favorite! Staff is extremely kind and friendly, they were able to accommodate us with a pretty full room.

Great spot to grab a meal! Quaint neighborhood restaurant serving a modern take on traditional Asian dishes. Don't skip their delicious fresh dumplings, traditional pork and shrimp pot stickers rolled in house daily. We enjoyed the Thai Halibut with coconut rice, macadamia nuts and a creamy chili basil sauce...so good! We also ordered their Mahi Mahi w/ pineapple curry served with wok fired vegetables..this was equally good. Don't forgot everything is shareable so try a few items. Starfish also serves homemade cocktails and an offers an extensive wine list. We left with our bellies full and taste buds satisfied! Can't wait to return.