Viamara at The Elwood Club — Restaurant in Newport Beach

We had an incredible experience at Viamara thanks to the amazing staff! Julianna was outstanding. She struck the perfect balance between professional tableside manners and personal touches and truly rocked the service. My wife and I were celebrating our recent marriage with friends and she went above and beyond to make it special. She even shared tips on local happenings and upcoming Elwood events which we really appreciated.

The food was fantastic as well! On Julianna’s recommendation we tried the Calabrese Honey pizza and the chopped salad. Both were absolutely delicious. The tableside crème brûlée prepared by Kyo was another highlight. Not only was it excellent but when I asked about management because of my time in hospitality he spoke very highly of the leadership and team. It was clear the positive culture extends throughout the staff.

As someone who works in hospitality and tourism I was blown away by the attentiveness and genuine care from the staff. We chose to sit outside and when it got chilly the team quickly offered to bring a heater. While tracking one down they even returned with blankets to keep us comfortable in the meantime. This was a perfect example of anticipating guests’ needs and delivering exceptional service.

Overall this was one of the best hospitality experiences I have personally had. We will absolutely be back and cannot recommend...

Viamara at Elwood Club – A Perfect Girls’ Night

We had such a wonderful girls’ dinner at Viamara, inside the beautiful Pendry Newport Beach. To make the evening extra special, we brought a stunning arrangement from J’adore Les Fleurs, which made our table feel even more chic and celebratory.

The menu featured the chef’s seasonal summer selection, and every dish felt so fresh and thoughtfully prepared. From the flavors to the presentation, it was a true culinary experience. The atmosphere was elegant yet welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a night out with friends.

✨ My Top 3 Favorites from the Dinner Menu: Zucchini Bread – sweet, savory, and impossibly soft. Tuna Crudo – fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. Flourless Chocolate Cake – rich, decadent, and unforgettable.

Since Viamara is part of The Elwood Club, it has only been open to the public for a limited time. I truly hope they keep it open for dining, because the ambiance is so beautiful and deserves to be enjoyed by more than just members.

Between the gorgeous setting, exceptional food, and the memories shared, Viamara truly delivers on every level. A must-visit if you...

My second visit here, and I came for a business lunch. The two people I met with said they’d never purposely dine here again. First, for a business lunch, the noise here was distracting even though the restaurant was not very busy. The walls and windows have nothing to absorb background noise even when there’s only a few people dining; even worse the Restaurant plays lousy music at a high volume, so that you feel like you’re in a bad disco. We asked them to turn down the music but they didn’t—makes it hard to conduct a business meeting or even a conversation. The two gentlemen had salads with chicken that they didn’t enjoy. I had the salmon🐟 which I asked to be undercooked, almost rare, but it was fully cooked; as if they killed it twice☠️. I told the waiter about it when he asked how everything was but he just shrugged and offered no apology nor comment. He made it feel like that was just par for the course at that place😳 The Seabass ceviche appetizer was actually quite good, but funny enough the appetizer was served at the same time as the main meal which struck me as odd. I ended up eating it last so that my overcooked salmon...