Had a delicious and otherwise lovely brunch at Eat Chow today and will absolutely be back. The service was quick and attentive - the hostess was quick to bring water and menus after seating us, and our waiter was likewise right on time to take our order without rushing us, and checked on us but not intrusively/too much while we ate. The atmosphere was perfectly mellow, and the outdoor tables were shaded with large umbrellas so we all got shade making it nice and cool even though it was warm in the sun. I got a French Dip and the bread was toasted just right, and the horseradish just the right level of spicy but not flaming. Definitely on the foodie/gourmet side, my son got the short rib tostadas and and my wife got the fish tacos and they also both loved their dishes, portions well sized but not too huge, wouldn't change a thing and will totally be back. This place is a hidden gem, just off the PCH so you might not see it driving by but totally worth a stop. read more

06.08.2026 Weekday breakfast with my good friend brought us here. It wasn't busy but the place was clean and the servers were very attentive. Restrooms are single use (one men and one women) and they were stocked well and clean. Food was delicious and the servings were a good size. We split a Chow Benedict and the Churro French Toast. They were nice enough to split the dishes for us without extra charge. The flavors were good and it was great that the hollandaise sauce was not drowning the dish. Our only qualm was our eggs were not runny so the dish was a bit dry. The breakfast potatoes were cut thick and cooked well. The French toast was just sweet enough. read more

Eat Chow - Churro French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Very cute little place next to the hotel we were staying at. The price is a bit on the spendy side but we did enjoy everything and the portions were big. Their burritos was very good. I got the short rib tostada and WOW! It was massive and sooooo good! Highly recommend. Service was amazing. They were busy but we didn't wait too long. read more

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Solid spot to grab a bite to eat. Staff is friendly and kind especially to someone not from the area! Had a chorizo burrito it was great packed with chorizo, just not the kind I'm used to from back home. Packed with egg and avocado as well too so you do get your moneys worth. Sweet potato fries solid side as well. Place was clean modern updated as well. read more

We eat at Eat Chow pretty often and I'm sure I've tried almost everything. My favorite things are: the crispy cauliflower, any of their tacos, I used to like their salmon burger but recently they changed their menu. I like their miso salmon bowl and Mediterranean bowl those are both nice additions that don't feel super heavy but healthy and filling. The spicy sausage pasta is also a favorite from friends, it's medium spice not super spicy. The truffle fries are also crispy and a good appetizer. The only thing I'd skip is their fig and Brie panini it's just okay. I love that they use moongoat coffee. My favorite latte is their cookie butter latte so good! Whether it's for lunch, dinner, or brunch.. Eat Chow is always a solid spot. read more

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Service was great from these Brazilian guys. They genuinely wanted to know about us and where we were from. The food was exceptional and our best Newport meal in our four day stay. I had the Cuban sandwich and it was perfectly made and my partner had a breakfast bowl which she loved. Also, the OJ was freshly squeezed and the coffee was great. read more

Update to my review. I received a response from the manager- they sincerely apologized for the error and went above and beyond to make it right. I appreciate when businesses acknowledge complaints and follow up promptly. We will be back and hopefully will have a better experience next time. read more

Eat Chow - How do you put this on a Reuben and call it a mistake?! Not even edible. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Such a good spot for breakfast/brunch, they have a variety of savory and sweet options. We tried the savory options and thought they were delicious. The food is well priced for the portion is good. You're able to grab reservations in advanced. The restaurant is fairly small with some seating indoors and a small outdoor seating area. They only have a few parking spots out front and there's street parking. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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Food was delicious! Love that they are seed oil free. Probably the crispiest breakfast potatoes I've ever had. Burrito was loaded with ingredients and paired so well with the salsa. Service was splendid as well, can't wait to be back! read more

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Came to this location for the first time with my friends for brunch and it was great! FOOD: The food was really good! We got the loaded tater tots for an appetizer and they were really good! My friend and I shared the Steak and eggs and got a side salad and that was delicious!! For drinks, my friend and I shared the Mimosa sampler which was really good as well. I definitely recommend the mimosa flight, but my favorite was the El Corazon Mimosa from the four we tried. SERVICE: Our server was very nice and friendly! AMBIANCE: Very casual setting, but nice and clean! Only feedback is that parking is very limited and the lot is tiny! But there is street parking read more

Eat Chow - Mimosa Sampler! Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Been eating here for quite sometime and this never disappoints. Every dish is made with quality ingredients and tastes great. Highly recommend and you won't be disappointed. Service is always on point as well. read more

Love that they went seed oil free! Salted caramel iced latte was tasty. Delicious breakfast. Short rib tostada was sooo good. Hubby loved the breakfast burrito with house made chorizo. We fought over the churro French toast!! Friendly server. Went on a Tuesday morning and it wasn't busy. Would definitely go back!! read more

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More than 10 years later and Eat Chow is still our favorite! The food is always exceptional and creative and the service is super friendly and efficient. Eat Chow is a comfortable and neighborly place to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and I may never cook again. read more

We were here at 1:00pm on a Sunday and could only order from the brunch menu that was 80% breakfast. I got the shrimp tacos with sauce & pico de gallo on the side. It was good but the sauce was spicy. My man got the Mexican Benedict. He said it was savory, unusual and good. Our friends got The Burger and chilaquiles. They enjoyed them. We all shared the cheesy tots which were amazing! read more

Eat Chow - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Stopped by Eat Chow in Dana Point and it was a great find. Fresh and casual spot with pleasant service. We ordered the Mediterranean Bowl and "THE" Burger. The bowl came with herbal chicken, avocado, olives, feta cheese, chickpeas, and brown rice. The feta and olives a bit salty. As a dish, bright, balanced, and fresh though! "THE" Burger was juicy with bacon and came with a Caesar salad on the side. Quite a heavy burger if you've got an appetite. Both dishes felt thoughtful and well made. A comfortable, easy place to grab a tasty casual meal. read more

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Breakfast burrito is bomb but do yourself a favor and don't get the strawberry matcha.

The streets were jam packed on July 4th weekend and the lot was nearly full. We somehow managed to get the last parking spot though! There was a little bit of seating outside and inside for those waiting for a table, which I really appreciate since I broke my leg a few months ago. The staff seemed nice enough too. We had the option of sitting inside or outside, so we sat inside. The booth seats were super comfy! I got the breakfast burrito with a mimosa. The portion sizes were a bit smaller than I was expecting, but the flavor was good. You really can't go wrong with a breakfast burrito after all! I would definitely come back again if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Eat Chow - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Came here with my sister, and the service was really good, came on a Sunday morning at 11:00am not crazy busy , we got sat right away. I got the egg white omelette and she got the chorizo and egg. It was so delicious! Deff coming back! Thank you so much for the yummy food :)! read more

Eat Chow - Spicy Chorizo Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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This was a small place, ok parking., good food the service was good, recommend for casual breakfast/lunch or dinner, also have out door seating read more

What a great little place. There were 9 of us, and while not a large place.......no problem with accommodating us. What a varied menu! Salads were fabulous and creative, sandwiches are large, and all the rest of their offerings were good too. We will definitely come back to this "reasonably priced" restaurant. Just a really positive experience. read more

DO NOT VISIT WITH SMALL CHILDREN UPDATE TO RESPOND TO OWNER: As previously stated, the server was absolutely kind and professional in the situation. The manager could have and should have approached it and communicated differently. I wrote the review in hopes that as an owner this would be reflected upon. But I can see that you believe there is no room for growth in this situation. I am in no way saying that he didn't have a right to approach due to the noise complaint, only that it could have been handled with much more professionalism and empathy on his part. There was not prolonged screaming. I did state it was a small restaurant and that I had taken her to the restroom when she was getting noisy. She makes squeal sounds to communicate. It was a group of four women that asked to be moved while I was gone with the baby. I had only just arrived back at the table a couple of minutes before the manager had arrived and she was not screaming.... She was excited to eat when he approached. Original review: Made a reservation for my birthday for today for my husband, myself and our three kids. We drove two hours from Victorville to get there. My daughter just turned one and she doesn't talk yet. She only makes noises to communicate. She started getting noisy, so I did take her to the restroom for a few minutes and then walked her back to the table. While I was at the restroom, a group of young women asked to be moved away from us (my husband told me). It is a small restaurant indoors and that is their prerogative. As soon as I sat back down with her, the food was brought out. My older two children were very excited to get their food. My daughter was hungry and was making noises because she wanted to eat. She saw my food and kept reaching for it. Then, I believe it was the manager came over to us and said "we can't have babies screaming in here because of the other customers ". Didn't say anything else. She was not even crying. I asked the manager what his suggestion was and he told us to walk her around outside. I had already walked around with her and she was just HUNGRY And wanted to eat the food that had been brought out seconds before. He did NOT offer to move us to an available table outside. My husband and I did not feel welcome there after that. My husband took our daughter away from the food and walked outside. This caused her to start to ACTUALLY cry. The server was a sweetheart and had no idea that any of this had happened. She was extremely kind about everything. I wish I had her name.We asked to pay for our children's food/drinks and we left the restaurant. It was extremely disheartening to see that there was in fact a large table available outside on the far end away from everyone. If you are looking for a remotely toddler friendly restaurant, this is absolutely not it. We ordered four adult entrees, side of scrambled eggs, a mimosa flight and two dirty sodas. The entire situation could have been handled completely differently and the manager absolutely could have approached us and communicated differently . Hoping that he reflects on it and changes it for future families. But my family will never be back again. If you are not with children, you may likely have a much better experience and the food from previous visits was good. read more

Eat Chow - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Came in to Eat Chow with my buddy for lunch. The Newport shores location. I had a cubano sandwich with a side salad, Chipotle ranch dressing. Sandwich was solid and the dressing was very good. I've eaten at both locations before and this was about normal. Good food, prices are above average but not outrageous, food is good and service is good as well. Parking at the Newport location is challenging, small lot and a dead end without enough room to turn around so upon leaving you will need to back out of the aisle to the street. Ambiance is nice, rich dark wood but well lit spaces. I'll be back. read more

Went to Eat Chow last night for dinner- amazing service, chill atmosphere, and the food was amazing! I tried the ribeye thai salad and it was incredible. The ribeye was flavorful and tender, the herbs brought a perfect touch of freshness, and the salad dressing really tied the whole dish together- I'd highly recommend! My wife got the ahi sandwich and was equally pleased! Thanks Eat Chow:) read more

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One of the best and freshest meals I've had. Ordered the vegetarian tostadas and they are loaded! If you want a true culinary experience for an amazing price this is the place. Both food and staff are on point and the place has a relaxing vibe. Coming back again! read more

Eat Chow - Vegetarian tostada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Amazing food! I got the Chow Benedict, hubby got Chow prime breakfast burrito and both were so good! And they have espresso drinks!! Def a new fav place!! read more

My husband and I went in for breakfast. We got an iced latte, cold brew, Chow Benedict, and Chow Gringo. The burrito was SO GOOD. Definitely a great breakfast find. Service was also quick and attentive. We'll be back! read more

Food was ok. Service was ok. We sat outdoors which was a plus. Maybe it was a bad day, but I found the sandwich and my rings were just ok. Nothing stood out. My buddy enjoyed his chicken salad. read more

Eat Chow - Media Noche Cubano Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

NO SEED OILS!! Delicious breakfast, delicious potatoes, and wonderful service by ISAAC!! Thank you for making our morning so amazing! I ordered the egg white omelette but got whole eggs instead and added sausage with cheddar cheese. The salsa matcha is delicious! Everything so fresh and a lovely foamy iced latte to go with it. We will be back! read more

Simply one of the best breakfast spots in Newport! The service is unparalleled--extremely kind and accommodating, everyone makes sure you are well taken care of. The food is some of the best breakfast you can get in the area! Hearty portions with a great variety for everyone. By far the best breakfast potatoes in town, and I love their egg white omelet. It is a casual, no frills place but well worth the stop! read more

Pretty solid brunch place on PCH between HB and CDM. Service was quick and kind. Iced dirty chai was tasty. Breakfast burrito was very filling, although maybe too heavy on the chorizo. read more

Eat Chow - Chow Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Eat Chow is one of those places you're happy you found. The owner is incredibly friendly and genuinely goes out of his way to make sure you're taken care of. You can feel the hospitality the moment you walk in. The menu has a really good variety, so there's something for everyone. The tacos are excellent -- full of flavor and consistently done right. The curry chicken salad is absolutely delicious -- fresh, well-balanced, and packed with flavor. And the salmon salad is just as good -- light but satisfying and perfectly prepared. If you want quality food with welcoming service, Eat Chow is definitely worth the visit. Highly recommend! read more

You walk into Eat Chow and instantly understand something most places have forgotten: comfort isn't just about food--it's about feeling seen. The lighting is warm, the air carries the scent of something just fried, just melted, just right. It's not trying too hard. It doesn't need to. The staff? They smile like they've known you forever. Attentive, genuine, and somehow always there at the exact right moment--never before, never after. That's not training. That's instinct. Now--the crispy chicken tacos. They don't whisper. They announce themselves. Crunch that's heard across the table, heat that lingers just long enough to remind you why spice was invented. It's not just a taco. It's a memory waiting to happen. And the fondue tater tots--what kind of genius thinks of that? Childhood meets indulgence, dipped in a cheese sauce so rich it might ask you for a loan. It's the kind of dish you don't tell your cardiologist about, but you'll thank yourself for ordering. The BBQ chicken salad? It's the contradiction we all need. Smoky and sweet, fresh and bold. It's what happens when restraint meets indulgence in a well-dressed bowl. Eat Chow doesn't need gimmicks. It doesn't chase trends. It just delivers--every damn time. You don't go there because you're hungry. You go there because you deserve something better. And at Eat Chow, better is always on the menu read more

Eat Chow is always a favorite brunch spot. Food is always consistently good and service is always great. Came in after a walk with girlfriends for some lunch the fish tacos were so flavorful and delicious as well as El Coraźon mimosa we were all happy with our choices. read more

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we love eat chow! for this time we started with the crispy brussel sprouts and they were tasty! 8/10. for my meal i got the salmon risotto and thought it was delicious! it definitely was better when you had a little bit of everything in one bite, but individually it wasn't as good. 8/10. my husband got the patty melt and it wasn't his favorite and he said he felt very icky after. 6/10 would not get again. we have tried multiple things but this was just our ranking this time! read more

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The food is outstanding! Amazing quality and service and was top tier. Nice,relaxing find we stumbled upon last minute. The grandkids love their food and ours was to good to explain. You have to come and try them. The Tuscany sauce is addictive. read more

Great place for a casual nice dinner. Love going to the Costa Mesa location but was in the neighborhood for Newport. Food is consistent and staff is great! read more

Eat Chow - Grilled Salmon on risotto. SOOO GOOD! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We love the Eat Chow in Newport. The location is quaint and cozy and a great spot for a cozy breakfast. Prices are reasonable and the food is good. I liked the madame croquette and the service was friendly and quick. Would recommend! read more

Eat Chow - Madame Croquette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Positives: small, friendly waiters, dining inside and out, food beautiful and tasty with artistic plating. Negatives: loud music, indoor seating too close, loud kids inside, food description although good, didn't match my expectation.(example Baja style fish taco, I expected deep fried fish with corn tortilla cabbage with or without cilantro and onion and a thinned mayonnaise or miracle whip dressing, lime on the side. Chow's serves a dusted fish(no crunch) in flour tortilla, siracha mayonnaise and thankfully cabbage- no lime unless requested. Still tasty, not what I'd wanted. Service was a bit slow. We sat outside and after waiting a fairly long time, needed to go inside to request tab and pay. Cocktails were on the high end, $15 for a margarita. read more

Been wanting to try this. Excellent lunch. The help was waiting for their tip. Got a little 'off' when we paid our bill. It's about service we say to younger staff. It's about quality (5*) and service (2*). Not meant to be a mean post. Meant to say, service will only enhance the excellent menu and choices. Thank you. read more

Delicious food, and friendly reasonably fast service. Seemed reasonably priced, and the food was unexpectedly upscale for the price. read more

Eat Chow - The Breakfast Salad (there's half an avocado under those greens). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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