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a perfect little spot to Eat Chow in

May 24, 2012 Mad Hungry Woman 41 Comments

Those of you who are fans of the original Eat Chow will be delighted to find its second location now open for business off the Pacific Coast Highway. The Hungry Dogg and I paid them a visit to see what the new place is all about.

I was immediately attracted to the beachy feel, the aqua colors, and just the overall relaxed and casual surroundings in which to dine in.

We started with Beer Battered Onion Rings ($4.50), my choice, served with a Point Reyes blue cheese dip. It’s been quite a long time since I’ve had really good onion rings as most places can’t seem to batter the rings correctly. The ones here are simply perfect with a crispy coating surrounding soft sweet onions.

Our server suggested Truffled Parmesan Fries ($5) as well, and I was glad he did because these did not disappoint. I like my fries thin and crispy and these were exactly the way I love ’em. The sprinkling of Italian parsley and cheese gave them added flavor which they didn’t need as they were so good on their own.

I love clams and when I saw something entitled We Love Steamed Clams ($11) on the menu, I was like “SO DO I” and yep, they were definitely exactly how we like them. Steamed with garlic, white wine, pancetta, fresh parmesan, lemon and served with pesto toasted baguette, this was indeed the highlight of the meal. Delicious!

If you’re looking for something lighter for lunch, Ribeye Thai Beef Salad ($14) might just hit the spot. Although the marinated ribeye were sliced a tad too thin and was a little dry, the lime ginger dressing, as well as the lemon grass, basil, cilantro, mint, mixed greens, carrots and daikon, helped alleviate that issue. Crispy onions were a great addition creating a lovely textural contrast to the dish. There was also red pepper roulli drizzled on top, but I didn’t feel it needed to be there.

Austin saw Steak Diane ($17) on the menu and wanted to try it. I’ve had this as a child and wanted to see if it was similar to what I remembered. Seared tenderloin is topped with a sauce of shallots, mushroom, bordelaise and, dijon. Accompanied by cauliflower mashed potatoes and garlic pernod sauteed spinach, it was certainly a more sophisticated version of my childhood dish. A nice generous portion with to-die-for acoutrements.

The most surprising item was the Vanilla Lavender Pot Du Creme ($8) with fresh berry compote topped with whipped cream. Yes I know, I’m not a dessert fan, yet, lately, I’ve found some awesome sweets tempting my palate. This is one of them. Needless to say, I ate my half — ravished actually — and will be back to have it again!

Eat Chow 2 has graciously donated a $25 gift certificate for one of my readers to win. Leave me a comment telling me what you will most likely be ordering there for a chance. For an extra chance, “like” Eat Chow’s Facebook page and leave a comment telling me you’ve done so. Entries end on Sunday, May 27. Winner will be announced on Monday 28. Good Luck.

Eat Chow 2
211 62nd Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Tel: 949-423-7080

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Comments

  1. Jay P. says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Those clams look amazing – that’s be my choice!

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  2. Valentin Pedroza says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I love those truffle fries! can’t wait to go there soon! Thanks

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  3. Valentin Pedroza says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I “liked” eat chow on FB. Thanks

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  4. Pete S says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:29 am

    It’s not on here but I would order the Lemon Marscapone French Toast…it just sounds so good about now in the morning!

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  5. smalldumplings says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:30 am

    It’s not on here but the lemon marscapone french toast sure sounds terrific right about now in the morning…!

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  6. Hayley Hansen says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I would go for breakfast and get the huate cakes with chocolate chips…probably a side of bacon too!

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  7. Hamilton Le says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Steak Diane…just looks amazing, and judging from the looks it is going to be a nice treat =)

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  8. Hamilton Le says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    I also “liked” eat chow on FB

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  9. Suzanne says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Steamed clams and Truffled Parmesan fries yum yum! That’s what I’d try!

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  10. Ying Woo-Clark says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    I love steamed clams!

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  11. Shayla Nash says

    May 24, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Hands Down The name explains it all “We Love Steamed Claims” would be my choice !

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  12. Ying Woo-Clark says

    May 24, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I liked Eat Chow!

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  13. Angel says

    May 24, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Without doubt truffle fries. The second location looks really cute.

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  14. Inge Lazuardi says

    May 24, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    The steak diane looks sublime! I’d love to try it

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  15. paul kim says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    truffle fries sound great. thanks

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  16. paul kim says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    we also “liked” eat chow’s facebook page. thanks again

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  17. Jill Dutterer says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    I would definitely order the Beer Battered Onion Rings because you can’t go wrong with a perfectly battered and crispy onion ring. I would also order the Simple Grilled Cheese because all I can say about that is “yum”.

    I “liked” their page on Facebook =)

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  18. Jill Dutterer says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I “liked” their page on FB

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  19. Rachel Ng says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:41 am

    definitely the clams!

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  20. Griffin Tamura says

    May 26, 2012 at 9:54 am

    I’ve always wanted to try this place. I’d probably go for those onion rings first!

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  21. Griffin Tamura says

    May 26, 2012 at 9:54 am

    I also like their Facebook page!

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  22. Brenda Law says

    May 26, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Steak Diane looks yummy with the savory sauce.

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  23. Erin says

    May 26, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Truffle Fries… DUHHHHH! *insert licking lips*

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  24. Erin says

    May 26, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Just “Liked” Eat Chow Facebook! My parents were in town last weekend and we made sure they got the Eat Chow experience 🙂 #BigFans

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  25. Jen B says

    May 26, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Steak Diane and Truffles Parmesan Fries!

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  26. Pamela Bishop says

    May 26, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    I would love to try the Steak Diane. It looks delicious!

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  27. Hughes H says

    May 26, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I love their Parmesan Truffle Fries and Thai Curry Salad. Amazing.

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  28. page401 says

    May 26, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    I love their Parmesan Truffle Fries and Thai Curry Salad!

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  29. Rachel Ng says

    May 26, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I “liked” Eat Chow’s facebook page

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  30. Luke Yang says

    May 26, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    onion rings!

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  31. Luke Yang says

    May 26, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    I liked their Facebook page

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    • Mad Hungry Woman says

      May 29, 2012 at 7:18 am

      Congratulations, you are the winner

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  32. Arlene says

    May 26, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Everything looks scrumptious! I would order exactly what you had.

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  33. Stasha Surdyke says

    May 27, 2012 at 1:38 am

    Are you kidding me??? I’m diving mouth first into that Lavender Pot de Crème…!! Yeah, BABY!

    P.S. Of course I “liked” Eat Chow. They are too YUMMY not too!! 🙂

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  34. aimeeintheoc says

    May 27, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I liked Eat Chow on Facebook. Love your blog, it is helping us rediscover OC restaurants after living in San Diego for 10 years. Most of our favorite restaurants are in Costa Mesa. Can’t wait to try Eat Chow. Do you think it is kid friendly?

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  35. aimeeintheoc says

    May 27, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Liked Eat Cow on Facebook. Love your blog!

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  36. metrovet says

    May 27, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Hands down, I’d order We Love Steamed Clams. Because I do love them 😀

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  37. Gabriela says

    May 27, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Everything looks so amazingly delicious…I would order it all. The vanilla lavender pot de creme looks amazing and I’d go for desert first! hehehehe P.S. I “liked” both Eat Chow pages!

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  38. tewsroneart says

    May 27, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Everything looks amazing! I would order everything you described above…but would probably go with the Lavender Pot de Creme first! LOL! I also liked EAT CHOW Page too!

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  39. An Nguyen says

    May 27, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    fried green tomatoes!

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  40. beth says

    May 27, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Can’t wait to get me some clams at Eat Chow! I like them too!! And will let them know on their FB page right now!

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