{"id":5524,"date":"2014-03-02T13:02:06","date_gmt":"2014-03-02T21:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=5524"},"modified":"2017-05-23T11:17:00","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T18:17:00","slug":"back-bay-bistro-newport-beach-sunday-brunch-buffet-media-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=5524","title":{"rendered":"Back Bay Bistro @ Newport Beach &#8211; Sunday Brunch Buffet Media Tasting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Back Bay Bistro is located next to\u00a0Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina, home to the premier RV Park and Marina in Southern California. \u00a0Although the location is somewhat hidden, the award-winning restaurant is never short of diners who seek outstanding food and service. \u00a0Voted by Open Table\u00a0for Top 10 Brunch Location in Orange County, t<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">he Bistro is famous for Family Brunch on Saturdays and the Champagne Brunch on Sundays. \u00a0Not just any brunch, they are ALL-YOU-CAN EAT BUFFET BRUNCH! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/allentaylorphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">@Allen Taylor Photography<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages353.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5544\" alt=\"jpg109\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/jpg109.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/jpg109.jpg 665w, https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/jpg109-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The main dining room is very open and equipped with a retractable roof over-looking the marina. \u00a0With the travertine\u00a0floor and wicker chairs, you get the outdoor feel with indoor comfort. \u00a0The Brunch Buffet stations are setup alongside the back. \u00a0I \u00a0was so impressed with the spread, for a second, I thought I was in Vegas, home of the famous buffet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages336.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>At the start of the buffet station, an assortment of freshly baked pastries, breads and fresh fruits. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/jpg107.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>The salads looked so beautiful! \u00a0I love that they kept the portion of each station small and refilled them constantly to keep everything fresh. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages337.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages338.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>You can go for the ready-made salad or create your own with all the trimmings and different salad dressing.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/jpg108.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>The different smoked salmons to make lox. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages341.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>Perhaps the most impressive of all was the Seafood colossal with an ice-sculpture. \u00a0The oysters and shrimps were big and plump. \u00a0And &#8230;.. wait for it &#8230;&#8230;.. those KING crab legs!!! \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages339.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages340.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" \/>You heard it right, these were KING crab legs! \u00a0I have never been to any buffet that served KING crab legs! \u00a0I really appreciated the way they pre-cut these to make them easy to eat. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages342.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" \/>Of course there were the usual breakfast fare &#8211; Sausage, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Country Potatoes and Egg Benedict.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/jpg111.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>French Toast and Waffle with Fresh Fruits and Whipped Cream.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/jpg110.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>You must try the Egg Benedict! \u00a0Most times an Egg Benedict in a buffet \u00a0does not hold up too well, but here because they kept the station relatively small, the turn over was fast so they stayed fresh and not over cooked.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages343.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" \/>Seafood Linguini and Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish Rice were not to be missed. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages344.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>The made to order Omelet Station was amazing! \u00a0Allen and I always order the &#8216;Everything Omelet&#8217;! \u00a0Sooo good!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages352.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>At the carving station were Prime Rib and Roast Turkey. \u00a0More hot entrees were around the corner with Salmon with Saffron Sauce, Prime Pork with Apricot Glaze and Tortilla Soup. \u00a0I loved the\u00a0Prime Pork with Apricot Glaze!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages345.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>Oh boy, the Chocolate Fountain!!! \u00a0Who doesn&#8217;t love Chocolate Fountain? \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages346.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>Cheese and Crackers. \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages347.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"699\" \/>The dessert station satisfied everyone&#8217;s sweet tooth. \u00a0Those freshly baked cookies were soft and warm! \u00a0The Cookie Monster, aka Allen, had enough for a whole month! \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages349.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>The bottomless Mimosa just kept getting refilled. \u00a0We also got a Bloody Mary to try. \u00a0Delicious! \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages351.jpg\" width=\"665\" height=\"850\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Collages348.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"595\" \/>There is a reason why I would recommend making a reservation for the Saturday\/Sunday brunch &#8211; people LOVE it so much they came in groups! \u00a0We saw people celebrating birthday and families having their get-togethers or couples like us just enjoying a relaxing weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re here for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner, the food and service always make you feel like a VIP. \u00a0On the day of our visit, Kristen, the supervisor, took care of us. \u00a0Thank you so much, Kristen! \u00a0So gather a few friends or family and head out to Back Bay Bistro. \u00a0I will see you there soon!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pp-slideshow-placeholder pp-gallery-placeholder slideshow-1393871095 mceItem\" id=\"pp-slideshow-1393871095\" style=\"display: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pp\/placeholders\/slideshow-placeholder-1393871095.jpg\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Back Bay Bistro<br \/>\n1131 Back Bay Dr<br \/>\nNewport Beach, CA 92660<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanspoon.com\/r\/20\/777994\/restaurant\/OC\/Back-Bay-Bistro-Newport-Beach\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back Bay Bistro is located next to\u00a0Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina, home to the premier RV Park and Marina in Southern California. \u00a0Although the location is somewhat hidden, the award-winning restaurant is never short of diners who seek outstanding food and service. \u00a0Voted by Open Table\u00a0for Top 10 Brunch Location in Orange County, the...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"pp_embeds":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[246,68],"tags":[566,595,738,739,882,881,866,424,109,236,157],"class_list":["post-5524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commercial","category-restaurants","tag-ayce","tag-breakfast","tag-brunch","tag-buffet","tag-crab-leg","tag-egg-benedict","tag-marina","tag-newport-beach","tag-omelete","tag-oyster","tag-seafood"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/backbaybrunch-143.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3lTx3-1r6","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5524"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9547,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5524\/revisions\/9547"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}