Blue Fin, Crystal Cove, My Favorite

Ok, Look at Chef Abe's artful presentations. All of his dishes will take your palette to new worldly flavors. The fish melts in your mouth and you simple keep ordering and ordering to be dazzled by what is next. 


The pours are OK.  They offer an extensive Sake selection and a very good wine list.

We ordered the Chilean sea bass with while truffle oil, sprinkled with real gold flakes, and truffles with pink peppercorns. The halibut carpaccio was served with cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeños. The Uni was beyond smooth and was floating in an olive oil laced martini glass.  We kept eating and eating.   I was satisfied but not stuffed. 

 Everything is so refined and delicious.  This is the sea bass sushi. So delicate in flavor.  By the way,  this sea bass was the only fish that I dipped in wasabi and soy sauce.  At most sushi bars,  I am asking for more wasabi and ginger.  His sauces are so carefully created and Chef Abe serves the most fresh and flavorful fish. It is a great spot for lunch because you don't have a carb crash afternoon. It is open for Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 and Dinner. With all the holiday eating that we are doing, it is nice to take a break and eat clean.

 You must put this on your list. Bluefin gets a big thumbs up from the OC Wino.

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bluefinbyabe.com
Crystal Cove Promenade, 7952 Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92657
949.715.7373