SET your Dining Experiences Apart: SET Steak & Sushi

Dine Out

Mar 21

By: Sophia Balliet

SET your weekdays & weekends up for success by lunching & brunching at SET Steak & Sushi, located in the Pendry in Newport Beach. Earlier this year, the restaurant expanded its offerings by opening for lunch Monday through Friday from 11am to 3 pm, and we can confirm it’s a must-try. The local and renowned favorite, spearheaded by Chef “JJ” Jung and Chef “JoJo” Ruiz embodies the perfect balance of surf and turf, promising a delectable experience within every dish.

Videos adorn the internet of the beautiful and extremely visually aesthetic restaurant. A gorgeously spacious patio, complete with twinkle lights and designed with the intention to mimic a luxurious garden space, is incredibly inviting and yields a great opportunity for a photo-op. The inside space perfectly follows suit, with stunning interiors and a minimalist, yet sophisticated design. Beautiful light woods throughout liven up the space, with a rich dark navy and glossy white color palette that satisfy and predate the senses for an incredible meal to come. The environment oozes refined luxury, and provides the perfect oasis for your lunch experience.

Onto what truly counts, the food. The menu is authentically organic and designed around locally sourced ingredients, which is clearly evident in the taste and quality of each dish. A truly luxurious take on a traditional surf & turf menu, utterly personifying Newport Beach.

Insider Tip: The Surf & Turf Roll is truly life-changing. Inside the roll is incredibly fresh lobster, with creamy avocado and crunchy asparagus for a texturally pristine combination. But it doesn’t stop there. The roll is finished with delectable wagyu on top and paired with a negi miso and garlic ponzu that perfectly round out the roll. It’s truly unlike any other. Order this with Shiso Sunset cocktail, featuring Aperol, blood orange, yuzu, shiso and prosecco, and thank us later.

Other incredible menu items are the house-favorite Bluefin Tuna Pizza, Lamb Lollipops, and Bang Bang Shrimp for luscious appetizers to share. The Lobster Roll and Rigatoni Alla Vodka are excellent as well, and you truly can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. Each dish is clearly thought out with such care and precision, ensuring your taste buds are satisfied regardless of whether you’re in the mood for surf, turf, or both.

Perfect for any occasion, however, lunch at SET Steak & Sushi will provide a delightful culinary respite from your arduous work week. Incredible vibes within the Pendry and SET automatically calm the senses as you wait for a mouthwatering meal to come.

Additionally, SET Steak & Sushi recently opened for brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11am - 2:30pm. Enjoy music & bottomless Mimosas for just $30!

Come for the great food and drinks, and SET your weekdays to a higher standard at SET Steak & Sushi!

www.setnewport.com | 690 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | IG @setnewport