Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub & Kitchen, Lido House, Newport Beach Part 1

SoCal Restaurant Show

“Located in Newport Beach, California on the site of the old City Hall, The Mayor’s Table is Lido House’s signature dining venue. Featuring a focus on seasonal, chef-driven cuisine, including an open action kitchen, Mayor’s Table is both a premiere dining destination and neighborhood hot spot. The ideal setting to enjoy a leisurely brunch or a memorable night out with friends, Mayor’s Table is the perfect place for celebrations large and small.”

“In May the restaurant debuted an all-new dinner menu, complete with experiential and tableside offerings. This overhaul marks the most significant change to the Mayor’s Table menu since its inception in 2018. From the collaborative efforts of Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston, Executive Chef Jonathan de la Cruz, and Chef de Cuisine Nicholas Escobar, the Mayor’s Table culinary team proudly unveiled a bold seasonal menu showcasing their take on reimagined American cuisine.” Service is gracefully overseen (with a French accent) by hospitality veteran and General Manager, Quentin Gravet

“As Executive Chef Partner of Lido House, Riley Huddleston brings a decade of culinary power to Lido House, driving the hotel’s food and beverage concepts including The Mayor’s Table restaurant, Topside rooftop bar and lounge and Crew Coffee + Cremerie.”

“Earning his chops as a chef, mixologist, pastry chef and restaurateur in elite New York and Chicago establishments, Huddleston is known for elevating fare with provenance as the starring ingredient. Huddleston’s innovative culinary style blends classic French training with modern cooking techniques. At Lido House, expect precision and playfulness from a menu that fittingly take cues from the hotel’s enviable waterfront in Newport Beach, offering a refined yet stylish celebration of Southern California’s coastal lifestyle and cuisine. The Mayor’s Table, positioned to be a Newport Beach hot spot, manifests a pacific pub-style vibe offering inventive cocktails and seafood- oriented fare including an open action kitchen.”

Executive Chef Jonathan de la Cruz and General Manager Quentin take a break from service to join us.