I hadn't been to Mutt Lynch's literally since college and ended up going to lunch there with an old…read morecollege friend as a fun throwback. It's actually even more fun and lively than I remembered! Our waitress Elise was so adorable and kept checking to make sure we were well taken care of-- I'm glad to see Mutt's is still going strong and I'm certain part of that is because of the staff (like Elise) they hire. No doubt I'll be back again soon!

The best bar!! We love Elise!! She is a great server!! Very personable and attentive!read more

We had an amazing experience with Andrew Maranan and his staff for our corporate event! The…read morecatering was excellent, the food was delicious, and enjoyed by everyone. Their bar service was also outstanding, and the entire team was professional, friendly, and attentive throughout the event. Andrew and his staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Their attention to detail, responsiveness, and overall service really helped make our event a success. We truly appreciate all their hard work and would absolutely recommend Andrew and his team for any corporate or special event!

Had the best experience for my engagement party at the Lighthouse! Andrew was super helpful…read morethroughout the entire process. He sent me a very detailed email outlining my options for location at the Lighthouse, type of event (private/semi-private), pricing, and menus. He offered me his personal cell number and ensured we were on the same page every step of the way. Additionally, he allowed to come visit the Lighthouse and have a meal free of charge and tour the venue before committing to anything. I also had a lot of guests with food allergies at my party, and he made sure to label every dish, and even modified some of the preset menus for my party. Overall, my engagement party went incredibly smooth and was very stress-free. The Lighthouse staff were extremely helpful and attentive, making sure that everything was in order throughout my event. I highly recommend booking your next event with Andrew at the Lighthouse!

Went on a afternoon and evening harbor cruise with seven friends during a scorching hot day in So…read moreCa. Our friend has a 35' boat docked at the Newport Beach harbor so after taking in the sights during the afternoon we docked at one of Woody's Wharf customer boat slips which was super convenient. We opted to be seated on the outdoor patio and ordered martinis, margaritas and beer on the patio so we could enjoy the Bayside view and cool breeze. For appetizers we dined on cevichi, and bang bang shrimp and for my main entrée a grilled avocado chicken sammie with a side salad. Service by the entire staff was friendly and efficient. Our entire group enjoyed our friends birthday celebration at Woodys Wharf and I would return here again in the future.

It's usually not even worth mentioning these incidents but on the off chance they have issues with…read moretheir takeout /phone calls being accepted maybe they can retrain their staff handling phone calls It is flooded in Newport so before continuing further down the peninsula we decided to just grab lunch here. Yelp photos seemed really inviting. Instead of dining in, I wanted fo call and place a takeout order and try to get out of this area quickly with all the flooding and traffic building up. . 12:04, Lady answered and I checked first if I could place an order over the phone or if I had to order online, and she said she could take my order. I ordered a couple items and then while waiting for her to get my name she hung up the phone. Didn't think much of it other than they're probably just busy, and just pay when I get there. We got here about 10 min later and sent my son in to grab the order or at least pay for it while waiting and the front proceeds to tell him there is no takeout order with our items. I thought maybe I called the Woody's Diner on accident but no - so I called back 12:14 the same number and got the same lady on the phone, who confirmed it was Woodys Wharf. I told her to just cancel my order (again she never even got my name or number), in case she actually did have my takeout order and it just hadnt made it to the kitchen yet (does it take OVER 10 min to get an order submitted?) to cancel our items. Not impressed with the first visit here today. Will have to return another day to see if their service was just on a bad day. in all fairness, It is pretty stressful down here right now with the flooding and high tide concerns. I'm sure I'll return to try them again when I have a bit more patience as Yelp photos seem inviting.

Great quality food and service. The food is made with love and you can taste it…read more We really enjoyed our breakfast, you have to make a trip to Bee's Knees, it's off the beaten path but worth the adventure throughout the neighborhood.

Having lived in Orange County for 20+ years, I was excited to see this restaurant pop-up on…read moreOpenTable when I was looking for a place to go for Father's Day. We booked a 6 PM reservation and were seated promptly upon arrival. We placed our order by 6:10 PM and by 6:40 our appetizers still had not come. It also took about 20 minutes to get drinks, including water. They were out of the drinks (beer) that we ordered and they were also out of the first two entrées (ahi, then scallops) that I tried to order as well. What are entrées finally did arrive. I was disappointed to see that my soup had congealed on the top because it had been sitting in the back and ready for too long before it was brought out to me. Overall, the flavors were good and the food was decent my husband and I haven't yet decided if we think we'll make a return trip based on this experience. He had the fried chicken and enjoyed it. My son had the mac & cheese and he enjoyed that as well.

First, we thought we made a reservation for 6:30, the beautiful hostess, told us that they don't…read moretake reservations for 6:30, but sat us at a table anyway. The couple behind us, had the same situation. So always be careful when using Open Table or Resy... Wonderful service!! The food and wine were perfect! My daughter had the salmon, I hate salmon and I ended up eating half of hers. The scallops were amazing!! My husband ordered the fish - there was nothing left on his plate. And we aren't big fat people - LOL. It was such a nice experience, we will be back soon! And make sure we actually have a reservation!! Thank you!!!

food is great, the service was good from the waiters, but not so much the person who seated us…read more i will say the lady at the initial counter made a comment about us making a reservation for 5, and so when i told her my family member is sick (just 4 of us showed up), and she scolded me saying we lose revenue, and i should have let them know. why is a nice supposedly fancier ($$$) restaurant being so petty about losing 1 person worth of revenue? it just seem very cheap, stingy, and unprofessional of her to make such a comment. if she phrased it like, "oh next time please call to let us know, it would rly help us out", i would feel a lot better. as a customer, i feel like the staff should be more understanding, things happen, people get sick. ik people rather not have a coughing/vomiting person in their vicinity, especially at this place since seating is close knit. not to mention, we were the only poc there for 2 HOURS, so maybe she had some sort of predisposition about us, since we did not fit their stereotypical diner. who knows, just did not feel welcomed by that first interaction ‍ food: 9.5/10 service from waiter: 10/10 service from lady at the counter: 0/10 extremely unpleasant, frankly unprofessional and rude

Awesome vibe, excellent service. The Shorebird special, chicken, was exquisite, despite being a…read moremostly seafood place! Would come again for the location and food.

I booked this spot for a large team appreciation dinner and it was great! The restaurant was very…read morecommunicative prior to the event, gave me options and we had a great experience. There is a lot underneath the spot with free parking with validation. The ambiance of the restaurant is just GORGEOUS, sitting right on the ocean and marina. Very serene and beautiful. The bathrooms were clean and very nice. The bar was also very inviting and beautiful. Our server Michele was excellent! The entire staff assisted in filling water, and running food and drinks and were all exceptional. Michele greeted us immediately, was attentive from start to finish and helped us order the appropriate amount of appetizers for the group. The food was a 10/10. We ordered several appetizers but really loved the ahi avocado egg rolls, the crab cakes and all of the sushi starters. Dinner was phenomenal! I got the sea bass and several others ordered the pork chop and skirt steak. The food was amazing! Huge portions, amazing flavors and just over the top delicious! I can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu that I may have missed! We ordered several desserts and espressos and the desserts were one of the many stars of the night! The brownie was fab and I was very impressed with the bananas foster. But DO NOT SLEEP on the carrot cake!! This should win awards! Even if you are full, order one to go! (You're welcome!) Please check this place out; I can't wait to go back!

Yummy food, fish was very fresh, and this place is so cute in the fall! Service was quick and good.read more

Good is always amazing! Service is prompt. Highly recommend! Very welcoming ambiance.read more

On a Wednesday afternoon, best spot to be went to sharkees right before , however right here is…read morereally nice relaxing and not so fast , feels like you can sit enjoy a drink and have a conversation without feeling rushed and the bartender was amazing , it was a full house everyone was pleased , he was an older gentleman named Todd who was very friendly and outstanding sold me on a hat !! I would say the bartender experience was the best with how many heads he served in such a short amount of timeCheck out this spot if you're in the area! Only way I think this place could improve is having a kitchen!

Thursday nights are pretty lively!…read more Pool tables are always occupied as usual. People are going nuts with the touch tunes. Drinks are still reasonably priced.

Delicious beachside deli that was a hit with our entire crew! After a long day on the…read moresurf...actually chasing toddlers in the sand and sea...we stumbled upon Dory Deli for a bite to eat and it did not disappoint. We got fish n chips, the buffalo kale salad, Rueben, and burgers. The food was fantastic though one complaint was that the burgers didn't come with fries despite a hefty price tag. Adults and kids alike gobbled everything up and enjoyed every morsel. The inside is quite large and has many tables to eat at and plenty of room for wiggly kiddos to love around and enjoy the cool stuff on the walls. You can also grab a table on the boardwalk which is fun people watching. Dory Deli hit the spot for all of us and next time we are in Newport we will be trying another one of their vast menu options.

their seasonal cod sandwich (COD FATHER) is to die for. Perfect amount of coleslaw and tartar…read moresauce. Fish is insanely crispy and light while also being flaky. Their tuna salad sandwich is subpar. Bland and not that much of it. Clam chowder was very solid. Not fishy which is appreciated.

Got the burger lettuce wrapped ($22) and it was juicy and flavorful with a good amount of fries…read more Others at the table got the burger too and thought theirs was a bit dry. The ambiance is super nice, right on the water and you can get a view sitting outside.

Zinqué has always been one of my favorite places, and I absolutely love their steak frites!…read moreUnfortunately, today's experience was very disappointing. Since I'm pregnant, I requested my steak well done. When it arrived medium-well, I asked for it to be cooked properly, specifically mentioning that I didn't want it simply reheated and dried out. To my surprise, the kitchen replaced it with a completely different, noticeably lower-quality cut of steak! When I questioned it, I was told the chef did this to cook it faster. My advice to management is simple: customers should receive the same quality of food regardless of how they prefer it cooked. Downgrading a steak to save time is unacceptable, especially when the request is for health reasons. Last week I got my steak well done and it was high-quality meet at your place! I still love Zinqué and will return, but this experience was incredibly disappointing. I hope management takes this feedback seriously.