Three-Course Fixed Menu At A Romanic Spot On The Water

Valentine’s Day is all about romance – for couples anyway – and a dinner on the water certainly qualifies as romantic.
Knowing this, Bayview Cafe in Newport Beach, CA has put together a three-course fixed menu for that evening.
Prepared by Executive Chef Ryan Sumner, it features 10 seasonal dishes that will be available exclusively on Feb. 14, from 4-9 p.m. The price is $65 per person.
Starters:
Ahi Tuna Tartare with wakame, avocado croutons, yuzu kosho vinaigrette and sesame wontons, Lobster Bisque with tarragon pistou, cracker, crème fraiche and vanilla essence and Grilled Artichoke & House Ricotta Crostini with pickled mushroom, heirloom carrots.
Entrées:
Mediterranean Sea Bass with Artichoke a la barigoule, thumbelina carrots, pearl onions and fennel fumet, Bone-in Apple Encrusted Pork Chop with beetroot, parsnip, creamed spinach and sherry reduction, Lobster Thermidor Ravioli with gruyere chips, carrot diamonds, spicy breadcrumbs, lobster sabayon and brandied cream sauce, or Beef Wellington with truffle potato puree, garlic spinach and sauce béarnaise and Florentine Ravioli with cherry tomato confit, sourdough garlic crisp, shaved fennel and basil cream sauce.
Desserts:
Salted Chocolate Tart served with port poached pear, candied kumquats and port reduction or Warm Apple Crisp topped with maple bourbon ice cream, butterscotch sauce and almond brittle.
Reservations are available on Open Table and on the restaurant’s website, lighthousenb.com
Address: 1600 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA
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