In an ambitious stride to blend luxury shopping with dining, RH Newport Beach has swung open its doors at Fashion Island. This grand gallery, sprawling over 97,000 square feet across four stories, isn't just about browsing the latest in high-end home furnishings—it's about immersing visitors in a whole new kind of retail experience.
The opening on December 13, 2024, marked a significant shift for RH, previously known as Restoration Hardware. Interestingly, this space isn't just a showroom; it's a full-fledged destination that mingles shopping with hospitality. Imagine planning your home's next design move while enjoying a glass of Napa Valley's finest from one of its two strategically placed wine bars. Shoppers can explore fully styled home vignettes and discover unique offerings in dedicated themed spaces for RH Baby & Child and TEEN collections.
A Vision that Redefines Boundaries
At the helm of this elegant venture is CEO Gary Friedman, who envisions this location to be more than just a typical store. His mantra? Leaders must be comfortable making others, and maybe even themselves, a bit uncomfortable. By reshaping the conventional retail model, RH Newport Beach aims to lead customers toward an entirely new purchasing experience.
This ambitious gallery isn't merely about aesthetics; it's about creating a multifaceted journey for visitors. With amenities like an 8,500-square-foot design atelier and a Waterworks showroom, this establishment offers both style inspiration and practical solutions, enabling customers to engage deeply in the design process.
Dining in a Retail Paradise
But what truly sets this gallery apart is the majestic 260-seat rooftop restaurant, RH Ocean Grill. With sweeping ocean views and an array of offerings from sumptuous seafood to the beloved RH Burger, it's not just a place to eat but a crown jewel that enhances the shopping experience. Not to be missed are the brunch, lunch, and dinner services that blend gourmet flair with relaxed dining.
The idea aligns with a wider trend seen with other luxury brands like Giorgio Armani and Tiffany & Co., which have also ventured into incorporating dining experiences to elevate their retail spaces. It's more than a mere meal; it's an invitation to relish a thought-out moment amid elegant surroundings.
Formerly the location of a bustling Circuit City, RH Newport Beach now stands as a testament to RH’s broader vision, first seen with the Three Arts Café in Chicago in 2015. As a pioneer in merging home design with hospitality, RH has created a shopping hub that not only attracts locals but also entices visitors to Newport Beach to partake in this luxurious revelation.
