This morning, we had breakfast at Malarkys. The service is undoubtedly the most commendable aspect of the establishment. The staff is attentive from the moment you enter, and this morning was particularly busy with limited table availability. Despite this, they promptly acknowledged our presence and exhibited exceptional friendliness and assistance. During the order taking process, they continued to provide helpful guidance. Although the tables were packed I think the ambiance was acceptable. The noise level remained low and the service was swift and quiet. The menu had everything we would want. We had the chicken-friend steak and eggs and briskets and gravy. Eggs were cooked excellently, biscuits were also excellent. Here are my suggestions. Chicken-fried steak - this item tastes and feels like frozen steak pre-breaded and fried - tossed in the microwave and covered with white cream gravy. This item needs to be raised to the level of freshly fried and not in seed oil but in avocado or coconut oil (both are high temp and non-toxic) The gravy is white cream and flavorless - it needs to receive the "drippings" from the fried steak, sausages, or bacon to produce brown gravy with some flavor. This establishment does not have espresso - every other breakfast place in OC does - Breakfast Republic, Poached Kitchen, Cracked Egg, etc. Servers can make good espresso if the espresso machine is automatic like a Jura with two bean trays and a milk reservoir. This is a profit center and most places have a dedicated person who continuously make espresso drinks. read more

The last time I came here was during the Qatar World Cup. Four years later, the atmosphere is still amazing and the place was packed with fans. Even though it was very busy, the service was still great. The staff kept checking on us to see if we needed anything, and the food came out pretty quickly considering how crowded it was. If you're looking for a fun place to watch the World Cup with great energy and solid service, this is definitely a spot worth coming back to. read more

We came by this morning to watch the FIFA World Cup game between Brazil and Japan. Plenty of TVs and plenty of seats. We ordered: 1) Burger combo - it's a Monday special for $9, for cheeseburger and 1 side item, which I got the sweet potato fries 2) pozookie cookie and ice cream dessert - this was actually good, nice portions size $8 3) Buffalo wings $12 - comes with blue cheese dip and was tasty 4) steak and eggs breakfast - husband liked this! 5) deviled eggs 6 pcs $10 - pretty good Free parking next door in the lot. read more

The patio is a great spot for summer happy hour. Our servers were very friendly and attentive this go around, checking in regularly. The service is quick as well. The margarita is ok, not amazing. The food is Defitnely premade Sysco items they just throw in a fryer. Mid quality wings and tenders but at a decent price. And the sauces saved them. You come for the vibes, not for great food or cocktails. read more

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All staff are great. Even if they've just served the worst human alive they treat you like an old fiend

We had a great lunch at Malarkys Irish Pub in Newport Beach. I had the Cobb salad which was full of nice chicken & plenty of avocado The girls ordered Fish n Chips and were also pleased with their dishes. Good size portions. I really look forward to returning to this spot. We all bought t-shirts as they had a nice selection read more

Malarky's Irish Pub - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Came in on Tuesday for their Prime Rib dinner special. I can't believe I forgot how good it really is! The cut was perfectly cooked medium rare with a side of horseradish and Aujus with a side of steamed veggies and a loaded baked potato. You also get a side salad with dressing of choice. It is the best Prime rib deal in SoCal with no competitors for a price of $21!!!!!! The wife and my buddy ordered the same thing and they also agreed it was awesome. Our server was a sweetheart and was always checking on us to ensure we had everything we needed. Great location on the peninsula with plenty to do walking distance. Already planning on coming back next week! read more

Malarky's Irish Pub - Tuesday Prime Rob Dinner Special that can't be beat! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I had to ask around for these names! Disgusting service and I felt unsafe Came in around afternoon. Now I'm throwing up and re thinking the food I ate and drank. This gentleman and women. I had to ask around for their names. Jenna/gena & Jordan. Lady was outright rude and disgusting. She gave a group of her own friend a discount and she didn't even buy anything. How come my friend who works here doesn't give me a discount? Found her social media which encourages me to not come back to support this business. Lady flipped us off, she was off the clock I can tell. I tried approaching her just isn't professional. The unprofessional worker mentioned she can not get fired as she's off the clock. Reviews state "best service" but I'd recommend giving this business a call to ensure you'll get the right service in Newport. I'm not sure if this worker was drunk or having a bad day. The gentlemen was plain out dumb. He has a customer service voice that annoys me so much and my group had to find another Pub to go to. I wasn't bothered at first but we saw him picking his nose. He didn't wash his hands and started contaminating the silverware. Where is health inspection!?!. My family & I will be looking elsewhere. I would not recommend hiring young adolescents. Allow older adults to run this business. We need those who are experienced. Adolescents ruin the image of the business. Here are images. Business and outside life should be separated. Very unfortunate for Malarky's Irish pub 0/10 read more

Horrible. Cannot validate 2 real IDs. Let my friend in with a fake though. Would not recommend. Low class establishment.

Always a great vibe, always flavorful food and wonderful service! For a smaller place, this one gives big love, every time I've visited! read more

Malarky's Irish Pub - Hers & His, hallelujah & cheers! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Malarkys has been a staple in Newport for a very long time. The food and location are amazing. The cooks really know what they are doing here. They even added an extra seating area recently and it's stunning. The parking can be quite tricky but not too bad. I highly recommend coming for brunch or lunch because the food is what keeps this place going. The staff is a little salty and not easy to order from, which makes it difficult to feel welcomed at times. I'm not speaking from a visitor but as a local who has lived here my whole life. I wish they would be a little more welcoming but that just might be the norm because Of the clientele. Anyway, go for the food, it's top notch! read more

Great food & great service! Jackie was personable and fun to talk to I got the mushroom and onion French dip which was savory - especially with the au jus! My mom got the burger which looked pristine and my dad got the kitchen sink burrito which was massive! read more

My friend and i decided to go to newport and catch up its been so long. We saw Malarky's and decided to go in for a drink since I've never been there. Our server was Chelsea and she was awesome! She greeted us immediately and was very friendly. The bartenders got our drinks out quick (spoiler alert they were delicious- essssspresso martini is where its at) we ended up staying longer than we thought since the vibez were so fun we will def be back :) read more

The breakfast was excellent, and the ambiance was warm, cozy, and welcoming, making it a great place to start the day. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. The only disappointing part was seeing the owner speak to the employees in a rude and disrespectful way. It was uncomfortable to witness because the staff worked so hard and deserved better treatment. Despite that, the team did an amazing job and provided excellent service. read more

Great place to go watch the games. The have Guiness and 805 on tap. The appetizer plate was excellent. Not a lot of parking around. read more

Malarky's Irish Pub - Brought my own wine. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Great place to hang out, especially on a Sunday for football. Bri is outstanding waitress! She's a pleasure to have at your table. The quinoa salad is my absolute favorite. Especially when I add chicken, extra avocado, & raw tomatoes. Have to say that it's the best quinoa salad ever I've had! If you want a place to hang out with good food, good company, and fun things to watch on what over 10 big screens, this is the place to come. A wonderful neighborhood pub. read more

Malarky's Irish Pub - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I stopped in malarkey's a couple of days ago and forgot to finish a review. The inside of this Irish pub is really neat. You have to check it out. They have outside seating now too, which is an addition and when we have a great sunny day. The service here is over the top. The food is excellent. If you're looking for a nice Irish pub, you need to check this one out you won't be disappointed. read more

I can only review on their takeout service: Five stars for the food!!! Quick service too. Overall experience is just that you'll have great food, but maybe not always a welcomed greeting or the friendliest setting. Also, check for your garnish or extra butter requests, as I have had to remind them for our takeout order requests even though we tip on takeout everytime. They've seriously got some of the best pub food and breakfasts. Been enjoying their fish and chips, and their breakfast here the past few weeks. Not the friendliest staff I've noticed- but maybe it's because it's takeout and it's probably just the bar ambiance. Food won't disappoint though from my experience. Apologies for omitting food photos- it's just a challenge to do restaurant food justice on takeout sometimes. They're consistently delicious though. read more

Always a go-to when we don't mind the 30-mile drive. Service by Ashley is always excellent, even when she is short-handed and the place is busy. Nice that they have Guinness, Harp and Smithwick on tap.The Prime Rib French Dip is a wife fave. The burgers are big and excellent. Have yet to try the fish and chips but we know the chips are good and the fish is cold water cod. I have been going to Malarky's since the early 80s and the vibe is still locals hang, almost but not quite dive bar. The food is too good for that designation. Easy to meet new people here. read more

Great Food Some of the rudest people work here. Female exits the restaurant and is flipping the public off. Male employee was very rude and downright nasty. No one had name tags on so can't give names. Would never come here again. read more

Love the vibes here. They are super good friendly and we LOVE the new patio!!! It has become one of my go to places. I recently was there on a Sunday and got the tri-tip entree. I found it very underwhelming for the price. The meat was originally overcooked, but that was corrected. The meat had zero flavor though. I also didn't love that I was charged an extra $3 for the baked potato when the waitress didn't say that when she asked. Maybe I missed that on the menu. I'll be back, but I wouldn't order that again. read more

Never tried the food, but this is one of my preferred locations for a Newport night out. Drinks are cheap and vibes are good, bonus points if the patio is open because the indoor bar is small and gets crowded FAST. read more

A legendary spot. Always has always will. Great atmosphere, great drinks, great food. Mario made it even better.

The service and food exceeded our expectations. We stopped in for lunch. My husband ordered a beer and the shepherd's pie. The waitress was super friendly and helped him select the brew. The pie was well prepared with a wonderful savory filling and fluffy mashed potatoes. I had the fish and chips. The fish was so good with a perfect light breading, I ate more than I should have. In fact, we both overindulged in the large yummy portions, ruining the thought of dinner. It's a fun place with terrific service and great food. read more

Cannot say great enough things about Aidan & Nikki's service. Great and kind bartenders and I will be back!

Beer tasted moldy from the tap. The bathroom floors were so sticky it was hard to walk. Staff made us feel like we were inconveniencing them. Not a nice experience. read more

Excellent place for Lunch. Great service and great food. The place is much bigger than it looks.

I was super excited to try out the newly remodeled Malarkys patio for the start of the NFL season! It had a great energy and tons of tvs playing all the games. The food was great and they had a large menu to select from. Only thing is I think they weren't prepared for how crowded the patio was going to be so service was slower than normal and had to constantly flag down servers when we needed something. Excited to go back in the future! read more

... some of the worst food ever! Boiled potatoes and red carrots with that garlic crap in a jar. I told the bartender server I didn't like something and she didn't even offer to make it right or ask what she can do... red flags....I asked for better and they gave me country crock or some type of margarine. The corned beef and cabbage was sad. The Shepherds Pie was really peppery and sad... no veggies at all. We both left with a tummy ache. Should have realized since only people were drinking not eating... to not eat there. Now have a plastic aftertaste and it's awful read more

Great Pub!!! Not only was the food delicious, but the service incredible. I am sitting at the bar right now. I had two Miller Lights and Irish Stew. Wasn't starving, yet the stew was to die for. Then I sit and watch the bartender totally satisfy a customer. It was minor, she made a Bloody Mary with the mix. He wasn't happy (wasn't complaining), she offered to make him another with tomato juice and a splash of Mary. He totally dug it. To me this is what service is about. Thank you Bailey!! read more

Great Irish bar. Reminds me of every Irish bar I've ever been to in the states. Good selection of beers on tap.

Great chicken great vibe! Love the new malarkey's revamp. Will be coming back for more read more

Malarky's Irish Pub - Popcorn chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

What can I say, I'm in love with this place! Came to meet friends for football and met some great new people, ate some good food and maybe was a little disappointed in some of my games lol. They have a huge square bar with lots of space and lots of TVs for viewing. A great menu with just about anything you could want Irish and otherwise. Our bartender, Baily was the sweetest, and Gavin wasn't bad either, haha. We had a French dip with fries and a pastrami with onion rings and some chili. Everything was great but a little more meat on the sandwiches would've been appreciated. I will definitely keep coming back. read more

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Another place I've known of and driven by for years without trying. I'll blame the fact that I won't go to beach areas between Memorial Day and Labor Day and I sure wouldn't go to an Irish pub on St. Patrick's Day. Well I ended up here with friends and was pleasantly surprised. The food is solid pub grub at very reasonable prices. The draft beer selection is very good and also very reasonably priced. At lunch the lady behind the bar was also serving all the tables. She did a great job! Inside is about what you're thinking an Irish pub looks like. read more

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Malarkey's has always been a great time amazing energy, great drinks, and an awesome staff but this experience truly showed their character. I accidentally left behind a watch, fully expecting it to be gone. To my absolute shock, a team member turned it in and the owner personally returned it to us the next morning. That level of honesty and integrity is rare and says everything about the people who work here and the environment they've built. You can come here knowing you'll not only have a great night, but you're surrounded by genuinely trustworthy people. Huge thank you to the entire team - Malarkey's will forever be a favorite! read more

Creammmmyyyy pint of Guinness! Amazing. Would be right at home in Ireland. You should go here. read more

Malarky's Irish Pub - Guinness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I ate and drank with server Genna today. She was very personable and was on top of everything. I don't come to malarkey's often, but I was extremely pleased with her service and the general ambience of the place. I will definitely be returning and hoping Genna will serve me again! read more

We loved the food! Best prime rib sandwich ever! Great accomadating waitress who pushed tables together for our family group!

Okay folks, Malarky's has been down here on the peninsula forever. I've been coming here for over 30 years, albeit I hadn't been here in probably 10 years since I moved out of the area. However, this place still hits. The drinks are stiff. They have a typical pub menu and it's a great day drinking place, especially out on a Saturday or a Sunday. read more

This bar has been around for over 30 plus years. They have really upgraded it with tables, new flooring etc. it looks great. Service is wonderful the bartenders are very attentive and care about their clients. Food is quite could too . read more

Malarky's Irish Pub - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California