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Muldoon's Irish Pub

4.1 (1k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Harp.....what else is there in life?
Patrick T.

Outstanding service from Jason Fitzgerald, my server! Very decent Irish Stew...not the best but worth the price. Cold Harp on tap... this and Guinness are Irish Bar must haves, if you don't see these two on the bar pulls then you aren't in an "Irish" bar. Also had the soda bread with a generous dallop of butter! Will come again when in the area

Fern H.

Awesome Irish pub. It's got it all. Checks all the right boxes. Spacious, decor, aura, good cocktails and beer selections. And the best of all, the food is actually really good. The lemon pepper wings were amazing: Good quality chicken, grilled, not overly seasoned. Epic please to watch sports especially FUTBOL. Really solid service as well by a cool staff. It's evident why this place is so popular. Cheers you lovely blokes.

Corned beef and cabbage
Rangie T.

We were celebrating a birthday and a Bon voyage so we decided to go to Muldoon's in New Port beach. My wife and I have been there before, but this time I wanted to try their fish and chips. I must say not the best fish and chips I've had. It was a bit bland and a certain part of it was soggy. My son, the birthday boy had steak frites, which was a little salty and a little tough even though it was cooked to a perfect medium rare. My guess is Muldoon's uses a choice New York strip instead of prime if they want to produce a more tender steak.

Sheperds pie
Wendy W.

Cozy place with homestyle food, servers treat me like family, walking distance to fashion island, and tons of TV's to watch games! Everything on the menu here is legit, my favorite things are the goat cheese stuffed dates, Irish stew, shepards pie, they have tons of beer selection on tap, full bar and wine selection! Top favorite places to frequent for a hearty dinner!

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Jarvis J.

We came here 1 year later as we loved it the last time. And again it did not disappoint. This year was way busier than last year as they held an event here as the weather was very hot so they had stuff outdoors. We got my wife a T-Shirt this year and they got beads too. The food was great again All of them tasted great and you can see the photos. If you want real Irish food come here and enjoy.

Best appetizer they have! Pretzel!
Miriam F.

Came here with the family the weekend before St. Patty's Day. I was probably spoiled in the Bay Area with places that did green beer and freebies for kiddos but this place did the trick when it came to staple food items. I like that this place has a courtyard if you want more light and then the usual dining area/pub ambiance (my 3 year old asked why it was so dark lol). Loved the pretzel but would have loved drinking the beers with the pretzel and the beers came after it. But the pretzel was on point for sure!! Highly recommend that one! The bangers were decent. My kids liked them. I thought they were good but a bit on the greasy side but the honey mustard was a good sauce that came with it. Got the poke and had to send it back. It was super spicy and the flavor overpowered the rest of the dish. I'm a big poke / sushi person so sadly wasn't impressed with their poke appetizer (that's what I get for trying poke at an Irish pub ha!) Got the corned beef and cabbage instead. Corned beef was good, and so were the carrots and mashed potatoes. The cabbage was pretty greasy with the bacon bits in them. Would have liked just plain cabbage. Kiddos got grilled cheese and chicken tenders and I like that it comes with fruit. Both were good. My husband got the corned beef sandwich. I had a bite and it was good but would have loved the plain boiled cabbage in there. Noella was our waitress and she was pretty good. Could have explained more about the dishes and the differences between them, but she was sweet with my kiddos. Another waiter was super kind and took our picture from different angles, which I so appreciated! He knew what was up :)

Cobb Salad
Lisa A.

We love coming here for the live music and food. Today we came to listen to Family Style. The courtyard is such a beautiful area. I love the openness of the courtyard. The service was very good, they took the orders quickly and the food came out quickly. The portions are very large and the food was very flavorful. Definitely will be back, especially if Family Style is playing.

Yana R.

Great spot! I like coming after work. They have plenty of food options to choose from and the alcoholic drinks did not disappoint. Plenty of seating inside, I recommend finding a spot by the TVs to catch some sport games! But there's also dining tables where it's not too loud, great for get togethers

AHI POKE BOWL -(sorry forgot to get a pic before my husband ate some. There WAS more poke. ;)
Katie K.

This is such a good pub! If you love pub culture and everything about it, this is the place for you. From the decor, to the layout of the restaurant, it is an absolute gem. (I am always tickled by restaurants with a real tree in the middle of the place.) There are a couple different dining rooms, and two different bars. (One of them isn't open throughout the day) The bar is cozy, the seating is super comfortable. They have TV's. It's just has a good feeling vibe. If you want to sit in the courtyard, it's like you're outside, while actually being inside. The food is really good. They have great options. The seafood is great. I know it's not very Irish, but even the ahi is fresh. I had the Cobb salad, and it's quite possibly the best Cobb salad I've ever had. It has olives and Swiss cheese, as well as the other mainstays of a Cobb. Our server was super attentive. She was really friendly and cool. This is a place you can come to eat, or just come for a pint and some good laughs with friends. Love this spot for Newport. Sláinte!

Farmleigh Salad ($22) with grilled salmon
John S.

Met up with a buddy at Muldoon's Irish Bar in Newport Beach for drinks and some early appetizers on a Wednesday, and the place was already buzzing right at 5:00, which is always a good sign. We grabbed some fries and a couple of beers off the happy hour menu. The beers were solid, and the classic half and half (half Guinness, half Harp) was a fun Irish style pour &!looks cool. We also tried the poke stack, which was very good. For something lighter, I had the Farmleigh Salad ($22) with grilled salmon, mixed greens, roasted tomatoes, dried cranberries, avocado, grilled corn, cotija cheese, and chimichurri dressing. Surprisingly hearty and really flavorful. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for. Lots of dark wood, traditional Irish pub vibes, lively energy, and definitely not a quiet or boring spot. Service was excellent too. Our waitress was super friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving. Parking was a bit tight, so I had to circle around a few times before finally finding a spot. Felt like doing laps around an Irish roundabout. Food wise, it's solid pub food. Good for what it is, but don't expect fine dining or anything fancy. That said, it hits the spot for drinks and casual bites. Overall, great energy, good food, great service, and a fun place to hang out. I'd definitely come back.

STEAK FRITES
Samantha M.

Such an awesome spot, whether it's for date night, happy hour, or even to host an event! They have an awesome outside dining area and great bar to watch any game. They host trivia on Tuesday nights at 7pm and have .89 cent wings! The staff is very friendly and their bartender, James, is the best! The bread served during dinner is SOO GOOD! My bf enjoyed his steak frites and I tried the Shepard's pie. They didn't lay light on the meat, I prefer more potatoes! But the carrots on top were prepared perfectly. A great place to checkout!

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Christopher C.

The food was incredible. I ordered the fish and chips. I'm a big Snapper fan so it was nice that they were made with Snapper and not Cod. Great drinks and selection from beers to excellent tasting whiskey. The server was amazing, she was attentive and nice. The ambiance is like no other. Beautiful courtyard with a giant tree in the middle. The bar is very Ireland lots of cool signs and memorabilia. Very authentic. Overall we had a great experience and would return without a doubt.

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Trevor V.

Great Classic Gem of Newport Beach! Tucked away next fashion island, I had never been here even after living in OC my whole life. This place has been around for a very long time and their aesthetic definitely shows that, but in a cool and antique way. Staff is very friendly! I came with a friend on a Friday night around 9pm and had a great time in the dining room, the bar area was full. Drinks and food are very reasonably priced! Only thing that cost more than anywhere else is a Guinness, but you're in an Irish Pub, I'd charge more too, people are gonna buy it, like me. Got a steak frites which was great. Saw a bunch of pastramis going out that I want to try next time! Will be back

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Is a pet friendly?

Hi there, our patio is pet friendly, as long as space and crowd permits!

Besides salads, and the obvious, what GF items do you offer?

Hi Sherri! See list below of our current gluten free offerings (besides salads): - Irish Wings - Pub… 

Will you play NHL Network?

Yes we do!

Do you have karaoke? If so, what night?

We host karaoke usually on the last Wednesday of every month! You can always check our website events page and socials for updates!

Do you serve breakfast?

Sure do 9am brunch weekends

Do they open early for premier league soccer games?

9am on weekends currently

Did you really cancel live music?

I saw a poster there in April 2023 saying that they have live music.

Is your patio small puppy dog friendly?

Sure is

Do you have live traditional Irish/Celtic music?

Yes, we do. You can see our music schedule on our website, or shared on social media.

Do they allow kids to eat here?

Of course… we ha e a kids menu

Is this a good spot to watch the Champions League and the Euros?

Sure is tons of TVs!

Do they stay open past 11pm on weekends?

The bars, patio and live music are open until 1:00am on Friday and Saturday

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Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - Chicken parm

Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill

3.8(776 reviews)
1.6 mi
•$$

This place has delicious pizzas and great drinks. The staff are nice and helpful, possibly…read moreoverworked for the amount of people vs help. Hubs and I came in on a random walk and had the best experience one night and did this again two nights later, had a decent second time but the pizza wasn't as spot on as the first one we got. The ambiance is a sports bar style, kids are allowed.. sticky tables and counters & tons of tvs. Indoor and outdoor seating and looks like corngole I think I saw outside. Both times we went it wasn't a current game night so it wasn't busy- (thank goodness) so the TVs weren't blasting and just had music in the background. Both times were pleasant experiences. Had a drink at the bar while we waited both times. Beer and margarita (9/10) and the other night I had an espresso martini- pretty good! (I'd give it a 7.5/10.) We got a pizza to go the first night - tavern style crust with basil, ham, tomato, green bell pepper and red onion. Delicious. Every single bite. We didn't share with the kids and ate it secretly on our deck patio.. lol. The second time we got sliders for the kids and a margarita pizza- to go. These were just okay and our pizza tasted like it had been sitting for a bit before they gave it to us so it was just okay but didn't stop us from eating the whole thing. Great job Cruisers! We will be back when we come back to So Cal.

Like cruisers we have been here often but not for an outside game…read more The tv is so low unless you are sitting I. The very front of the tv you can't watch the game. Please raise the tv we will come back in the future the future to check it out but if it remains the same we will be forced to go down the street

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Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - Great place to watch the Buffalo Bills!

Great place to watch the Buffalo Bills!

Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - Grilled chicken

Grilled chicken

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The Place - Texas Burger w Sweet potato fries (+$3)

The Place

3.7(184 reviews)
0.9 mi
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The family run place is excellent. We almost didn't go due to other reviews and am glad we ignored…read moreit. It is definitely a local place. We are from the east coast and they treated us like family. The food was really good and the bartender Charlie was extremely friendly. I would highly recommend.

We came to The Place in CDM on a Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to watch the Eagles game. With the Chargers…read moreand Raiders also playing, I expected it to be a busy day and some TV competition. The place is small but decent, with a side room, pool table, outdoor area, and a fair number of TVs. However, it lacks the flow and atmosphere of a larger sports bar. The food was average: my medium burger arrived overcooked and dry, and the $3 upcharge for sweet potato fries felt steep. The bigger issue was that the TVs froze for about 30+ minutes, leaving us watching the game on our phones. I understand technical problems happen, but the response felt lacking. The manager or owner seemed stressed while trying to fix the issue, but there was little communication or customer recovery. A quick acknowledgment or small gesture would have helped - free beer or fries goes a long way toward recovering after your tech fumble. Overall, it wasn't terrible, but between the average food, TV problems, and limited response, I'd probably choose another place next time.

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The Place - Great energy

Great energy

The Place - You can see the steam coming off of the patty melt to the left, even after most of it was gone.

You can see the steam coming off of the patty melt to the left, even after most of it was gone.

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Wild Goose Tavern - Fried Chicken Sandwich with habanero marinated fried chicken, hot honey, avocado corn slaw, habanero ranch

Wild Goose Tavern

4.3(1.3k reviews)
2.4 mi
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Outdoor seating
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Wild Goose Tavern - A Must-Visit Spot for Food, Drinks & Football!…read more If you're looking for a great place to enjoy delicious food, grab some drinks, and catch your favorite football games, Wild Goose Tavern is the place to be! The food was fantastic, and I love the variety they offer. There's something for everyone, whether you're stopping by for a full meal or just looking for some good food and drinks while watching the game. One of my favorite things about this spot is how they let you know which game is playing on each TV. No more guessing or missing out on your favorite matchup! It's a small detail that makes a huge difference, especially for football fans who want to keep up with multiple games. Add in the great selection of food, a variety of drinks, and the awesome atmosphere, and you've got yourself a place worth coming back to. Whether it's game day with friends or just a casual outing, Wild Goose Tavern delivers! I love this place and definitely recommend checking it out! Great food Perfect spot to watch football Excellent variety of food Plenty of drink options A place you'll want to visit again! #WildGooseTavern #FoodReview #Foodie #FootballSunday #NFL #GameDay #GoodFoodGoodDrinks #SportsBar #FoodLovers #EatsWithEddie #MoreReviews

Tried this place after discovering on yelp. I was looking for a good espresso martini and this…read moreplace was a suggested result. I will say the espresso martini was not 5 star, but other drinks were good. We tried the blood orange marg, the spicy strawberry marg, and the cowboy marg. My mom liked the blood orange but the second round did not taste the same as the first. A bit of a consistency issue but she nursed it and finished it. My favorite drink was the cowboy marg. It was on the sweeter side but refreshing. For food. We had an assortment. Standouts were the steak dinner and onion rings! I would come back to try other things. The short rib grilled cheese was mid, but would be great to soak up alcohol. Cassidy was an excellent server, even as it got really busy for a UFC fight. Ambiance is definitely fun and unique. Generally, the experience was good. I would give it another shot to try other food and drinks.

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NEW Ahi Salad

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Turner's Pub 33 - Bar, TVs and Staff

Turner's Pub 33

3.9(249 reviews)
3.1 mi
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I love Cali so much , she's the reason I come here. Please don't be wired - this is the most…read morebeautiful spirited person you're going to meet whether she serves you a drink or not . God bless this bae! Her and Helen are an amazing team, no doubt you'll have a great time at Pub 33 with them 2 bartending!

**Pub 33 - A Good Place to Watch Sports, but Police Activity Is a Serious Concern**…read more Pub 33 is a decent place to relax, watch sports, and enjoy time with friends. Unfortunately, one of the biggest concerns isn't necessarily the establishment itself, but what reportedly happens to customers after they leave. There have been concerns about Costa Mesa police officers parking near the tire shop just down the street, apparently monitoring patrons as they leave Pub 33. Customers have reported being followed by police vehicles and subsequently pulled over for what they believe are questionable or unjustified reasons. Even more concerning are reports that officers immediately begin questioning drivers about alcohol consumption or possible intoxication, despite no apparent evidence of impaired driving. Nobody disputes that police should enforce DUI laws and keep dangerous drivers off the road. However, **there is a significant difference between legitimate DUI enforcement and seemingly targeting individuals simply because they visited a bar or restaurant that serves alcohol.** Customers should be able to enjoy a meal, watch a game, or socialize responsibly without feeling that they are automatically under suspicion the moment they leave. I believe the management of Pub 33, neighboring businesses, and the City of Costa Mesa should take these concerns seriously and review whether police enforcement practices are discouraging customers from visiting local establishments. **Responsible patrons deserve to be treated fairly, and local businesses deserve an environment where customers feel welcome rather than intimidated.**

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Turner's Pub 33 - Bouncer assaulted me last trip. Bartender trying to hustle us this trip. One more try and never again.

Bouncer assaulted me last trip. Bartender trying to hustle us this trip. One more try and never again.

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Cabo Cantina - Chicken quesadillas

Cabo Cantina

3.3(951 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Was on the island and totally bummed that gigantic waves prohibited any swimming so my first time…read morecoming here to swim will probably be my last. To not make complete waste of a day driving down from the valley, decided to come here and grab one last table available with my family to have lunch and watch the World Cup final. We ordered the house nachos with chicken it was decent they were so busy I honestly don't know how they kept track and got the orders out so you have to take that into consideration. We asked for house salsa and pico de gallo on the side because it's dry without it even though it has some pico on it already. A nice portion and we all enjoyed it with some Dos Equis beers. The next item was the steak fajitas. I like the plate that comes with which is loaded with toppings refried beans and rice plus of course corn tortillas. Some of the parts of the meat were a little bit hard to chew but it wasn't unedible over all the dish was pretty good as well. Our server did a fantastic job considering how swamped she was and it was an absolute Madhouse. They charge 5% service fee on all tabs to offset costs and all that bullshit. There were lots of people standing around inside coming late...I didn't like that because they kept bumping into me and invading my personal space. They should not be allowed inside if no seats are available PERIOD. Either be sat at a table/ bar or get the fuck out. Very chaotic couldn't wait till the game finished of course went to extra time and then some.

The reviews almost made me not want to come here, but I'm pretty glad I did cause it was freaking…read morefantastic! Walked right in and sat down in front of a few TV's and was able to comfortably watch the football game... service was friendly and had no issues The nachos are perfect sharing size, and the margaritas are perfect! It's within walking distance of the beach which only made it better... definitely a great spot to check out!

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