Despite all my cancer stuff, it definitely hasn't stopped me from living my life to the fullest. This past week was full of events, but despite the July 4th holiday, nothing is more special than a best friend's birthday. And for this day, Vivian and I decided to have dinner for Jade's birthday at Mastro's in Newport Beach.
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| Waterfall |
Mastro's Ocean Club
8112 E Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92657
(949) 376-6990
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| Shrimp cocktail |
Our night began in the O Bar as we waited to be seated. Live entertainment plus drinks is a recipe for a sublime night. Mastro's was so kind to provide a shrimp cocktail appetizer on the house! Soon enough, we were seated.
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| Vivian and Jade |
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| Me and my snazzy hat |
It was a nice cool summer night and being seated in the patio area made the night better. Live music could be heard from the distance but it was great because it was not too loud like the sitting in the O Bar area. Everyone was dressed very trendy, chic and lovely. The nice coastal Newport Beach breeze, the beautiful light and lovely company just seals the deal!
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| Lobster mashed potatoes |
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| Bone-In ribeye 22oz |
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| Grilled halibut |
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| Filet |
Once we were seated, it was time for business. Vivian ordered the filet, Jade had the halibut and I ordered the rib eye. We also ordered a side of lobster mashed potatoes. Filet cuts are something I'm not normally fond of but man did they know how to cook the filet. It was so tender and juicy and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The halibut was delicious as well as it was grilled to perfection. My rib eye was savory, juicy and oh so delicious. The rib eye was marbled very well and cooked to a perfect medium rare. So succulent and tasty, its a dish that took my breath away.
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| the birthday girl |
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| Delicious butter cake |
We had to end the night with the most delicious dessert ever. The warm butter cake is moist and heavenly with a crème brûlée coating topped with the scoop of vanilla ice cream. Mastro's also sent a complimentary chocolate cake for the birthday girl. The chocolate cake is so moist and delicious that its something that shouldn't be passed up if its your birthday!
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| The damage is done |
The night could not have been more perfect! Everything was spectacular and wonderful. The amazing wait staff, delicious food, and amazing friends is a great way to end your night at Mastro's.
