Guide to Kaiya Omakase Sushi + Bar at Lido House
Kaiya Omakase Sushi + Bar is Lido House’s intimate 12-seat omakase counter and separate lounge located inside the hotel’s lighthouse turret. It runs dinner service Wednesday–Sunday (5:00 PM–10:00 PM), offers two set omakase seatings nightly, and accepts prepaid Omakase Experience reservations by OpenTable or by phone at +1 949-847-4041.
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What Kaiya Omakase Sushi + Bar is
Kaiya is Lido House’s focused Japanese omakase sushi counter and lounge tucked inside the property’s lighthouse turret. The room centers on a 12-seat chef’s counter for the full omakase experience, plus a separate lounge menu for walk-in guests.
The concept is chef-led service: the omakase is a set tasting (prepaid when booked through OpenTable), while the lounge serves à la carte items and smaller plates for guests who aren’t seated at the counter.
- 12-seat omakase counter inside the lighthouse turret
- Separate lounge menu available for walk-ins
- Prepaid Omakase Experience sold via OpenTable; phone reservations: +1 949-847-4041
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location in hotel | Lighthouse turret |
| Counter size | 12 seats |
| Reservation phone | +1 949-847-4041 |
Hours, seatings and how to reserve
Kaiya operates Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and is closed Monday and Tuesday. There are two set omakase seatings nightly.
The Omakase Experience is prepaid and commonly booked through OpenTable; walk-in guests can use the lounge menu when seats at the counter are not available.
- Open: Wed–Sun, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Two set omakase seatings (reported seating times: 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM)
- Prepaid Omakase Experience available via OpenTable
| Service | Typical times |
|---|---|
| Door open | 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (Wed–Sun) |
| Omakase seatings | Reportedly 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM |
| Closed | Monday–Tuesday |
Price, dress code and guest expectations
OpenTable lists the Omakase Experience price; at the time of research the Omakase Experience was shown as $222 per person (prepaid) for parties of 1–8. OpenTable also lists Kaiya's lounge and counter as Smart Casual in dress code.
Because Kaiya is a small, chef-led counter, expect a focused tasting sequence at the counter and a quieter, reservation-driven pace compared with larger hotel restaurants.
- Omakase Experience: prepaid, price listed on OpenTable (example listing showed $222 per person)
- Dress code (OpenTable): Smart Casual
- Lounge seating available for walk-ins or those not on the prepaid omakase
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Omakase booking | Prepaid on OpenTable; seats limited |
| Lounge | Separate menu and walk-in availability |
| Dress code | Smart Casual listed on OpenTable |
Practical tips for visiting Kaiya
Reserve well in advance if you want a counter seat—there are only 12 counter places. If the omakase is sold out, try the lounge for a sushi-focused but shorter experience.
If you’re staying at Lido House, you can combine Kaiya with a rooftop visit to Topside Roof Deck or dinner at The Mayor's Table; check each venue’s hours and age policies before planning an evening.
- Book omakase via OpenTable or call +1 949-847-4041
- Counter seating is limited to 12—expect limited availability on weekends
- Topside Roof Deck enforces a 21+ policy; plan accordingly if traveling with family
| If… | Then… |
|---|---|
| You want a counter seat | Book the prepaid Omakase Experience in advance |
| You can’t get a counter reservation | Try the lounge menu for walk-in sushi options |
| You’re under 21 and want rooftop drinks | Topside Roof Deck is 21+ — rooftop access will be restricted |
Combining Kaiya with your stay at Lido House
Lido House has a range of room types that suit different party sizes; guests staying in suites or cottages may find an evening at Kaiya an easy in-hotel option. Room names at the property include Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 2 Queen Beds; Suite, with Sofa bed, Terrace; Executive Suite, with Sofa bed; Room, Ocean View; Suite, Kitchen, Pool View; Cottage, 2 Bedrooms; and Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom.
If you plan a multi-venue evening, note the hotel's dining hours: The Mayor's Table serves earlier dinner and weekend brunch, Topside Roof Deck has separate hours and a 21+ policy, and Crew Coffee + Cremerie opens mornings for coffee and cremerie items.
- Room examples: Suite, with Sofa bed, Terrace; Executive Suite, with Sofa bed; Cottage, 2 Bedrooms; Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom
- Crew Coffee + Cremerie opens early for coffee and ice cream (hotel lists morning hours)
- The Mayor's Table serves breakfast through dinner and weekend brunch (check current hours)
| On-site venues | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Kaiya Omakase Sushi + Bar | Dinner (Wed–Sun), omakase counter + lounge |
| The Mayor's Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen | Breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch |
| Topside Roof Deck | Rooftop cocktails and small plates; 21+ |
Accessibility, age policies and other logistics
Lido House is an all-ages hotel (children are welcome and cribs are available on request), but individual venues have their own age rules. Topside Roof Deck enforces a 21-and-over policy; Kaiya’s omakase counter and lounge do not have a published 21+ restriction in the sources used.
For hotel logistics: check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Valet parking is available for a daily fee (rates vary by source), and the hotel offers complimentary bikes for local exploration.
- Hotel check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- Children: Lido House welcomes families; some venue-specific age limits apply (Topside 21+)
- Parking: on-site valet is available (daily fee; see hotel for current rate)
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Hotel address | 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663 |
| Front desk / BookResorts agents | +1 (888) 605-1350 (24/7) |
| Kaiya reservations | +1 949-847-4041 or OpenTable |
