Food was very delicious and atmosphere beautiful and coastal. Our server Alexis 10/10read more

Alexis was great! Super good service!! She was super sweet and attentive! The food was amazing!read more

I've been to Great Maple many times, and it continues to be one of my favorite restaurants at…read moreFashion Island. This past Sunday, I came in with my daughter, who was really craving a steak. She ordered it medium, but it came out a little more well-done than expected. What impressed me most wasn't the mistake, but how it was handled. Our server, Jenny, was attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about our experience. We never asked for the steak to be removed from the bill, but Jenny and the manager took the initiative to make it right and comped it because it didn't meet their standards. That level of customer service is becoming rare, and it really stood out. My burger was absolutely delicious, the rest of the food was excellent, and Jenny even brought my tea in a to-go cup without me having to ask. It's not always the big things that make a difference it's the little details that show a restaurant truly cares about its guests. Thank you, Jenny, and the entire team, for another wonderful experience. Great food, outstanding service, and a team that goes above and beyond. I highly recommend Great Maple and will definitely be back.

My experience at Great Maple was good, if not great. We went around 7pm on a Wednesday and it was…read morequiet and relaxed. We were seated and greeted almost right away. The waitress serving our section seemed slightly disinterested in everything that was going on. Not necessarily a bad thing but she didn't do much to set herself apart. We tried the burger and the steak sandwich and the truffle fries. The burger was perfectly cooked, and it lasted like over charcoal or charbroiled. It was almost a perfect burger except that by the end the garlic flavor (tasted real and fresh - not powdered) was a bit overwhelming for my palette. The combo with the red onions (also potent) made for an intense experience, and the first bite was sublime. The steak sandwich was seasoned similarly and presented like a close cousin of the burger, with similar toppings and flavor profile. The fries were unremarkable both straight and Parmesan truffled. For the price I want blown away. I have had burgers and sandwiches of similar quality for 60% of the mid $20s we paid for these two dishes. Overall, this is an excellent spot for a small group with diverse tastes, there will be something for everyone, and it's just upscale enough (matching its Fashion Island surroundings) to be worthy of a date night or professional meetup over lunch if you work in Newport Center as well.

Best chicken sandwich ever. They should enter this into the chicken sandwich awards?…read more Best server we had at any restaurant in months. The founder was in the house and even stopped by our table to say hello. Great view of the harbor and Linda isle on a gorgeous summer day.

When they took us to our table I admit I was upset. A horrible two seater sandwiched between two…read morecorner tables so you're being stared at the entire time. But then the vibe of the place takes over and I quickly stopped caring. One of the best restaurant musicians was playing. This guy nailed everything he played and was playing pretty much every genre and decade. The entire restaurant was having a great time. Place was packed for brunch but service was very good. I started with their French Onion Soup which was worth the price. One of the best I've had. Per the menu its French 75's recipe. Brunch was ok. Not the best or worst. I had the breakfast burrito and my wife had the omelette. Both good. Portions were large though so we just enjoyed the ambiance while ignoring the awkwardness of our neighboring tables. Cocktails were good. I saw a guy rocking out to the music on his 4th espresso martini so I ordered one of those. It'll give you both an alcohol and caffeine buzz. Can't imagine drinking 4! My wife's fruity cocktail was also good. We both enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back. Just wish I could have scored a water view table!

This became our third Nick's Store and I gotta say, it's probably my favorite! Our Patio table was…read moreperfect during our sunny Wednesday afternoon visit and the bar area looks really nice. Inside, some of the seating in the back looks a little dark, but it's probably comfortable. We visit Nick's on Lake in Pasadena and they have flatbread that we don't see at Nick's on 2nd in Long Beach. This Newport Beach location has Sushi Rolls, so we tried a couple and they were delicious. Great shared item for 2-4 people, and maybe even a meal for some. They had a Corn Chowder that was absolutely delicious! We also had the Deviled Eggs and were split... I loved them but my wife was not at all happy because they were mustard forward. So I got 3 of the 4! Service, from Bria, was exceptional. She was super lovely to acknowledge my birthday and I had a super tasty chocolate cake. It was rich, moist! I probably shouldn't have finished it, but it was TOO good! 100% recommend this location and will try to return when we are in the area.

The food was absolutely delicious! I got a special of a 4oz filet, tomato bisque soup…read more& a small kale salad. Estefani was the best server ever!! Will request her next time. The vibe was fun.

Beautiful views with good food. The marina is full of yachts and is great for people watching. We…read moresaw a beautiful sunset too. The staff were very polite and attentive here. Offerings - Duck Fat Fries: good but I have definitely had better. Went well with the side of ketchup. - Chicken Pot Pie: We saw this walk by and were incredibly intrigued. My friend asked if there were mushrooms and the waitress said there were. I didn't notice any mushrooms upon devouring the entire thing, unless they were mixed in the roux and were white? Overall, a great pastry, extremely messy, but the filling could have used a touch more salt. - My friends ordered the harvest bowl, the grilled whole trout, the fish tacos, the lobster Mac and cheese, and the charcuterie plate. All looked great. - All the drinks looked great too!

We reserved A+O for a party of 13 to celebrate my mom's 80th birthday, and unfortunately, the…read moreexperience was extremely disappointing. For such a special milestone occasion, we expected our family to be able to enjoy a meal together. Instead, our food came out 45 minutes apart, we were a family that waits for everyone to had their food and by the time everyone had their food our sub par food was cold. That is simply unacceptable. Our server, Patrick, was very good and did his best to take care of our group. The problem was clearly with the kitchen. Food arrived extremely late, some dishes were not prepared as ordered, and overall, the flavors were subpar. The waterfront view is nice, but it does not make up for poor kitchen execution and disappointing food--especially for a special celebration. Skip this place. JOEY Newport Beach, down the street, near fashion island is consistent and offers a far better dining experience.

Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures, but the food was outstanding. We had the crispy chicken…read moresandwich and the seared ahi salad. Both were beautiful, fresh, abundant and delicious. Atmosphere was cozy, and slightly dim. We sat at the bar. Bartenders were friendly and really helpful with cocktail and food. Location is fantastic. It is in fashion Island and really fun to walk around and shop and then take a break from activity and have a great meal. Highly recommended! Would definitely go back.

My most recent experience at R&D Kitchen in Newport Beach was sadly disappointing…read more As a member of the National Restaurant Association, I advocate for the restaurant industry and have a deep appreciation for dining experiences. While our waiter provided good service and the food was wonderful, the experience was ruined by your reservation policy and poor management. We had a family party of five and were informed of your policy restricting reservations to four people or fewer. We were instructed to come in and sign up for seats around 5:00 PM to be seated around 6:00 PM. However, we were not seated until 7:00 PM. Making a family wait for almost three hours to accommodate a party of five is unacceptable. Furthermore, when we addressed this grievance with the manager on duty, our concerns were dismissed without empathy or concern. Due to the poor handling of this situation and the lack of professional customer service from management, I am leaving a 1-star review of this experience.

Beautiful speakeasy and restaurant in the Marriott Hotel. I went the first ever Rose paired dinner…read morehere and it was amazing! Each dish paired nicely with the different Roses. The hotel is across the street from Fashion Island. The speakeasy is just past the lobby. The chef came out to explain each dish. Everything was delicious and the view was amazing. We will definitely be back. Happy Yelping!

I loved the vibes here!…read more They played really good throwback R&B music that kept me staying for longer just so I could hear one more song. The bees knees drink was strong but wasn't so strong I couldn't enjoy it. Service was on point as well!

It was a beautiful sunny afternoon in Newport and decided to grab an appetizer and drinks at ARC…read more We ordered the OG spritz and chicken nuggets. The drinks came out quickly and filled to the top! The nuggets were cooking to perfection, crispy and chicken forward. The breading was light and dipping sauces options were great. I especially loved the honey mustard. We were only in a grazing mood but the menu was filled with great tapas style options and will require another visit to explore. Seating options were plentiful inside and out. Great place to come to enjoy a variety of options and enjoy the sun.

We went yesterday around brunch time and were kind of disappointed…read more We sat at the patio, which was cute. We had sparkling rosé and then later Sancerre. They and both were great. They have an impressive wine selection. The disappointment was the food though. We started with pot pie bites, which were the best thing on the menu. They were delicious. I wish they came with more than just four pieces. They are almost like pot pie wontons. We also ordered the three dips. Only one was edible. The hummus was so salty that we couldn't even eat that. Then there was a plain yogurt, which was boring. Lastly, there was the tzatziki, which was good. It came with flatbread and carrots and was beautifully presented. We also ordered the garlic meatballs. The meatballs had no flavor. They were covered in cheese and sauce and then there was a head of garlic on top. The garlic was cooked down too much so you couldn't get any garlic flavor. I would not order this again. We also got the chicken nuggets because they were popular, but honestly, they just tasted like deep fried overly cooked chicken nuggets. I would not order this again. Lastly, we got the wedge salad. This was a really boring salad with not a lot of flavor or toppings. The bacon on top was hard and inedible. Overall, an underwhelming dining experience, and I won't be back