A prime seafood restaurant chain, Eddie V’s, has announced that its restaurant in Newport Beach will close in June. The company made this difficult but thoughtful decision. Employees will be offered roles at multiple other locations and guests are encouraged to visit before the closure to enjoy their favorite dishes.
Highlights
- The Bluffs Shopping Center will have a vacancy this June as Eddie V’s restaurant closes.
- Customers and employees are equally sad about the closure of this Newport Beach restaurant location.
- The future plans for this spot are still uncertain. Employees may be offered positions at the company’s other locations.
Eddie V’s Announces Closure of Newport Beach Restaurant
For the last twenty years, residents of Newport Beach and the surrounding areas have enjoyed steak and seafood from Eddie V’s, one of the renowned restaurant chains. Eddie V’s is a famous steakhouse and seafood spot. One of the restaurants of this chain is located at 1370 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, in The Bluffs shopping center.
One day ago, it was disclosed that this restaurant location will close on June 15, 2025. The closure announcement of this 20-year-old spot shakes customers. One of the restaurant’s spokespersons revealed that it was a tough call for the authorities as this decision greatly impacted employees and diners. Though the exact reason for the decision is not clear.
Eddie V’s is considerate of its employees and plans to offer them jobs at other locations in the restaurant. The WARN notice submitted to California’s Employment Development Department indicates that 61 staff members will be impacted.
Legacy of Eddie V’s
Eddie V’s was first established in Austin in 2000 by Guy Vilavaso and Larry Foles. It is a big restaurant chain famous for serving prime-quality seafood and steak. The restaurant swears by quality and focuses on providing a world-class dining experience and a taste.
Eddie V’s has established locations across several states, including Texas, California, Tennessee, and Florida. This long list of Eddie V’s locations is a testimony to their success and the amount of love they receive from the community, which they serve with the best.
As the spot, which was home to Eddie V’s for the last 20 years, will be empty after June, the community awaits announcements regarding plans for the site. There are no speculations about the future plans for another Eddie V’s location in Newport Beach.
