Newport Beach seafood eatery reinvents itself

By launching a new lunch service and changing its name, Newport Beach

restaurant Gulfstream has set its sights on making fresh seafood its

primary focus.

Not only has the restaurant acquired a new name and begun opening its

doors at 11:30 a.m. every day, but it has also created a new atmosphere.

Steering away from the bar scene ambience that evolved when it was

Cowboy Seafood, Gulfstream has created a more friendly neighborhood feel,

said Robert McLain, general manager of the restaurant.

“The Gulfstream is known for attracting the best fish. That’s why it’s

the perfect choice to emphasize our quality seafood,” McLain said in a

press release. “It also represents our commitment to providing all fresh

menu selections, including the grill items and oysters.”

Purchased by Houston’s Restaurant Co., the new ownership scoured the

world for various ingredients, fashioning a restaurant menu made up

entirely of items made from scratch.

In addition to providing its guests with a new menu, the restaurant

also provides them with a jazz trio performance on Sunday and Wednesday

evenings, unique sculptures and paintings, and an overall warm and casual

atmosphere.