4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
2 - 8 people
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April 7, 2026
The Cannery began as a fish cannery in 1921 and became a waterfront restaurant in the 1970s; John Wayne often visited and sat at a corner table overlooking the bay. Its menu features seafood such as oysters, king crab legs, cioppino, and whole branzino, alongside burgers, steaks, and chicken.
Published in Tasting Table
April 2, 2026
The Cannery is a historic Newport Harbor landmark with a lengthy dock where diners can tie up their boats. The article highlights its signature seafood, including lobster rolls and chili-charred ahi, and its waterfront dining views.
Published in Modern Luxury
Yes, The Cannery is well suited to special evenings: multiple reviewers describe anniversary and celebratory dinners on the patio with attentive service and a beautiful harbor view.
Yes, The Cannery hosts private parties, and reviewers mention events like bridal showers and wedding receptions being held there.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear; many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special nights.
Sunday brunch is a guest favorite, brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and reviewers praise the Sunday brunch experience on the patio.
Expect The Cannery to be busiest for Sunday brunch/afternoons and during happy-hour rushes, when guests report lines and a packed bar; Sunday evenings can feel more relaxed and low-key.
Yes, guests report the reservation form asks what you’re celebrating, and staff commonly accommodate seating or off‑menu requests when booking, so note celebration or seating preferences when you reserve.
For the classic Cannery experience, weekend brunch is a favorite, Saturday or Sunday from 11:00 am–2:00 pm, and if you want a buzzy bar scene, the restaurant’s daily happy hour (3:30–6:00 pm) draws crowds.
Yes, families dine here regularly and staff commonly accommodate children, from attentive servers to moving parties outdoors when needed, making it an easy choice for family meals.
The Cannery posts brunch on Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am–2:00 pm; lunch Wednesday–Friday 11:30 am–2:00 pm; happy hour daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm; dinner Monday–Thursday and Sunday 5:00 pm–8:30 pm, Friday–Saturday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm.
For brunch and some shareable starters, guests describe portions as plentiful, one reviewer called appetizers like clam chowder and focaccia "very good and plentiful, " and another said the Shellfish Trio was plenty for two to share.
The Cannery is a casual‑elegant, waterfront spot, a water‑level Grill Room, an upstairs Jellyfish Lounge and a harbor patio create a polished yet welcoming setting for dinners and celebrations.
The Cannery features a water-level Grill Room as its main dining space, an upstairs Jellyfish Lounge and bar, a dedicated Sushi Bar, and a heated, enclosed patio, plus the restaurant accommodates private parties.
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