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Buddha’s Favorite is a hidden local sushi spot located on the bayfront in Newport Beach. We offer the highest quality sushi, creative rolls, and a variety of Asian cuisine. Vegetarian and non-fish eater options are available, too! We have an intimate waterfront patio dining, inside tables, and a lively sushi bar. RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Buddha’s Favorite offers Dock n’ Dine service (eat on your boat or rental boat) To Reserve, please call 949-723-4203. We do our best to seat you at the time of your reservation, but there still may be a wait after your reservation time. Take-Out, Delivery, Platters, Catering, and Lunch/Dinner are available 7 days a week at our sister restaurant, lil’ Buddha’s! 949-877-0040
Popular spot offers a covered patio & indoor sushi bar where innovative Japanese dishes are served.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM, 5–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 634 Lido Park Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: (949) 723-4203
Website: http://www.buddhasfavorite.com/
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Reviews
Magali Gutierrez
Buddha’s Favorite is such a great sushi spot! I met up with a friend for dinner and we really enjoyed everything we tried. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service was friendly, and the food was fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend the crispy tuna — it was a standout!
… moreMichael Sierra
Let me start off by saying the food was really good. The poke tasted fresh and the miso soup was very good as well
We had a group of 10 and we all didn’t have any complaints about the sushi itself it was very good. But the service wasn’t that great. They took a long time to take our order and the food took a long time as well, and when we did get our food it came staggered. Some food came and others were waiting for 15-20 minutes for their food after. They weren’t really attentive to our group. We had to get up and ask for ginger because they didn’t come to our table much.
But the sushi was excellent and the place itself is nice and next to the water. So that’s pretty neat.
… moreWe had a group of 10 and we all didn’t have any complaints about the sushi itself it was very good. But the service wasn’t that great. They took a long time to take our order and the food took a long time as well, and when we did get our food it came staggered. Some food came and others were waiting for 15-20 minutes for their food after. They weren’t really attentive to our group. We had to get up and ask for ginger because they didn’t come to our table much.
But the sushi was excellent and the place itself is nice and next to the water. So that’s pretty neat.
neil mason
This is hands down the best sushi that I’ve ever had. I love the fresh wasabi and salmon carpaccio was absolutely delicious. I also like the fact that I got a custom role made the way I want it with salmon skin and gobo. The service is great Nicole her staff get 2 thumbs up
… moreCatalina Belhovskyi
Buddha’s is my favorite place to come when I visit Newport and you can tell it’s very one’s favorite as it is always packed and busy! The servers and kitchen staff are all working hard to make you happy. Rita is our favorite server. The owner Nicole is friendly and makes you feel just like part of the family! As you can tell I love this place and think you will too.
… moreJoe Phillips
Located on the pier on the Lido Peninsula, the small sushi restaurant is a must. The view is outstanding. The atmosphere is perfect. Reservations are recommended as this place fills up fast. The fish was simply amazing, and the service was perfect. Really can’t say enough! Highly recommended!
… moreRob Lentz
Had dinner on Monday 4/28/05. Food was decent, the tempura veggies were delicious and the rainbow roll was nice and fresh, although pretty small and narrow. The Pacific oyster we ordered was NOT good at all, sadly. Other food was ok.
Service was subpar, the young woman serving the outside was inattentive and short with her responses. Needs a chat with management. We talked with the table next to us about how hurried and disinterested she seemed to be with our service; both said they wouldn’t come back.
The atmosphere just didn’t seem welcoming last night, sadly. It was freezing and took forever to turn the heaters on. The hightop table we were at was next to the windows for the inside, and halfway through our meal someone shut the blinds inside abruptly cutting off the light by which we could see our food. We had to use an iPhone flashlight to see what fish was on top of the rainbow roll, to see the bill, and to sign the receipt.
Just a lame experience from start to finish.
The free “I Like It Raw” stickers were cool, though.
… moreService was subpar, the young woman serving the outside was inattentive and short with her responses. Needs a chat with management. We talked with the table next to us about how hurried and disinterested she seemed to be with our service; both said they wouldn’t come back.
The atmosphere just didn’t seem welcoming last night, sadly. It was freezing and took forever to turn the heaters on. The hightop table we were at was next to the windows for the inside, and halfway through our meal someone shut the blinds inside abruptly cutting off the light by which we could see our food. We had to use an iPhone flashlight to see what fish was on top of the rainbow roll, to see the bill, and to sign the receipt.
Just a lame experience from start to finish.
The free “I Like It Raw” stickers were cool, though.
Evan H
My friends and I sort of stumbled upon this gem of a sushi restaurant when we found out Nobu was closed during the mid day hours. One of the workers there suggested it as a potential alternative to out sushi craving. I’m glad we decided to give it a try.
The venue is fairly small so it is best to make reservations ahead of time. Fortunately reservations are a breeze thru Yelp online and I literally booked them as I was leaving Nobu.
The outdoor patio seating was a little crammed but it was situated by a dock with a nice view. We saw fish jumping out of the water and it was fun looking at all the boats.
The food was delicious and service was great. The staff was friendly and efficient. Prices were also not overpriced as they can be in the area and each dish was a good portion size. Overall a decent value for the area. Also note, the bathrooms are a little trek from the venue (by the parking lot) and require a code to get in.
Overall I had a great experience at Buddha’s Favorite. If you are craving good sushi that won’t break the bank check out this place.
… moreThe venue is fairly small so it is best to make reservations ahead of time. Fortunately reservations are a breeze thru Yelp online and I literally booked them as I was leaving Nobu.
The outdoor patio seating was a little crammed but it was situated by a dock with a nice view. We saw fish jumping out of the water and it was fun looking at all the boats.
The food was delicious and service was great. The staff was friendly and efficient. Prices were also not overpriced as they can be in the area and each dish was a good portion size. Overall a decent value for the area. Also note, the bathrooms are a little trek from the venue (by the parking lot) and require a code to get in.
Overall I had a great experience at Buddha’s Favorite. If you are craving good sushi that won’t break the bank check out this place.
Amy Luu
Reservations are a must! Hosts weren’t the friendliest but our server was amazing. Food was fresh and delicious. You can tell the salmon is high quality and so fresh. Seriously some of the best salmon nigiri i’ve had. The lollipop rolls were interesting (no rice, low carb friendly) but I wouldn’t order them again. The salmon roll with touch of lemon on top was so good. And you can’t go wrong with the toro roll.
… moreSeven Discovery
I’m from Colorado and every time im in the area I make sure to stop here for lunch or dinner. Reservations are a must (imho) and the food is always fresh and delicious. The staff are incredibly attentive and always check in with you. Also a great place to watch the ships go by.
… moreRyan Akins
A place recommended to us, and the execution was wonderful. The wasabi was creamy, ginger was fresh and crisp, the rolls are mostly enclosed in rice paper instead of seaweed (I don’t mind seaweed, it’s an acquired taste I have come to expect and enjoy, but this was different and better), and every roll had an umani quality where it just melted in your mouth. We all (3) loved this place, ordered 6 rolls and crushed 6 rolls – 48 pieces, ginger salad, and desserts, plus a special unlisted roll at the end of the night to-go. Atmosphere and service were excellent.
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