ISLAND
ELEGANCE
The food here is carefully attuned to match
Accardi’s vision. The menu’s anchor is modern
MR. G’S BISTRO DELIVERS NEIGHBORHOOD-APPROPRIATE REFINEMENT TO BALBOA ISLAND
By Rich Manning
As Balboa Island’s main drag, Marine Avenue is perfectly chill. The compact three-block road is chock full of restaurants and
boutiques instantly made breezy by the island’s singular sense of maritime whimsy. It represents the good life dressed in Bermuda
California cuisine that’s as fresh and unfussy
as a sail through Newport Harbor, but it also
draws inspiration from various corners of the
globe – a spark that Accardi says could ignite at
any time. “I don’t want to box us into a cuisine
shorts and a Hawaiian shirt, and it seemed like a proper bistro was the lone element missing from its succinct stretch.
because I think it will be more spontaneous,” he
Enter Mr. G’s Bistro; a contemporary eatery perfect for those times when you need clocks to stop and worries jettisoned, which is
says. “You might find an incredible pasta on the
the very point of Balboa Island’s existence. The person behind the venue is Giuseppe Accardi – Mr. G himself – whom has been
menu or a beautiful dish with Asian flavors on the
part of South Coast Plaza’s sleek dining scene for the past several years and knows a thing or two behind delivering a conduit for
menu.” Accompanying this eclectic cuisine is a
elegant, fun times. His vision for Mr. G’s Bistro is one partially fueled by sophistication, but presented with a distinct Balboa twist.
solid wine list highlighting wineries such as the
“I love Balboa’s ambiance,” Accardi states. “However, I realized what could fit great into the neighborhood was a restaurant that
people could feel comfortable dressing up whether that be for a date night or just going out with friends. That said, I wanted to bring
in some of my own style into the neighborhood, which is elegant and tasteful but relaxed.”
exquisite Bello Family Vineyards in Napa’s worldclass Rutherford Valley region.
Ultimately, the goal behind Mr. G’s bistro
is to connect the space, its cuisine, and its
location with an atmospheric through-line that
transcends the realm of sumptuous food and
wine. “Mr G.’s is a place with not only delicious
food but one that our guests can call their
second home,” Accardi says. “I want everyone to
feel like they’re visiting a friend’s house.”
Mr. G’s Bistro
305 Marine Avenue | Newport Beach, CA 92662
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