The food is excellent and the vibe is even better. Wes is awesome!!! His energy made everyone feel…read morespecial and the whole place had great energy because of him. I sat the bar, had a couple of beers over a great meal and watching Wes interact with every customer made it feel like a local hangout spot. Well done!!!

perfect sandwich spot by the beach!…read more Summer zephyr is loaded with aruglu, tomato, and mozzarella, the pairing is refreshing and light! Had to try it with the shaka spuds and this would be the perfect add in to your sandwich with extra crunch The portions are pretty big and pricing is reasonable Parking is quite difficult as it is on the middle island between roads so there are about 8 spots? street parking are available as well but thats also crowded so plan accordingly Inside is spacious, lots of seating, nice breeze by the window and the whole restaurant is pretty open, great study and work spot too (if you can find parking) Staffs are helpful and nice, greeted upon walking in :)

Mendocino Farms at Fashion Island has become one of our office's favorite go-to places for lunch,…read morenot only because of the consistently fresh and delicious food, but also because of the wonderful people who work there. Store manager Maria she is always warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. No matter how busy the restaurant gets, Maria always seems to make time to greet customers and make sure everyone is being taken care of. Her positive attitude and attention to customer service are very noticeable and so is her staff.

Nice location. I had a good quick dinner here. My biggest…read morebeef with Mendocino Farms franchise is usually how consistent their sandwiches and portion sizes are. Depending who you get as your cook for the day, sometimes you may get some juicy and very much enjoyable sandwiches other times you get two slices of bread with almost nothing in between. Not a problem here so far considering that I had only one visit. Their employees were really nice and attentive too. Hopefully the service will remain consistent in the future, fingers crossed.

My Newport Beach staple!!!! Every time I'm down here I always have to stop by Lombardy's for a…read moresandwich! I get the Prosciutto Sandwich. It's simple, but hits EVERY TIME! Service is always friendly and quick. It's definitely a cute little sandwich stop to pick up something for your beach day.

There are so few, good Italian Deli's on the West Coast. This is one of those few…read more The woman at the counter was super efficient. The outdoor seating was clean and spacious. The food was super yummy. I had the chicken parm sub and it was super yummy. Oh yes, a rarity in Newport-- the parking is FREE!

Excellent place to rest after constant walking and shopping. Also a grab and go place to continue…read moreshopping lol Decor and ambiance 5/5 Food overpriced that for sure! You will really overpay that smoothie 3/5 and flavor wise it cannot say it is worth it. Service? 1/5 terrible, rude, entitled people

Stopped by here to pick up a few sandwiches before heading to the beach. It was a great idea. First…read moreoff, we were greeted warmly and Jamie stood there and helped answered all our questions, and gave us really good recommendations. We got three sandwiches, two pastries, a coffee, smoothie and their wellness shots. The establishment was bright, clean and welcoming. I love the pops of pink everywhere. Jamie said the bread and pastries were imported from Denmark and everything was delicious. It's almost like a flatbread that holds its crisp, all without hurting the roof of your mouth. We got a spicy caesar, tunacado, and the steak. All sandwiches had fresh ingredients but the steak was my absolute favorite. I got the trust your gut smoothie, and it tasted good. The turmeric shot with extra ginger went down really smooth. The banana bread was delicious but the carrot cake was even better. I was overly impressed by this place, easy to find in the mall, welcoming staff, clean establishment and food were good and easy to enjoy at the beach, I can't wait to go try other flavors of smoothies and sandwiches. Can we also talk about how cute and practical their packaging is?!

Decided to drive down to Newport for the day, wound up browsing the shops at Fashion Island, and…read morethen wound up having lunch at Great Maple, one of the better, sit-down restaurants at the center. It's a bright and airy venue, with thick, clubby stools at the bar and a dual, indoor/outdoor dining area that's just right for the coastal California locale. We arrived near the end of the lunch rush, so we were quickly seated by the friendly Hostess, though there were still plenty of folks eating, and a lively buzz was still thrumming through the room. It was just the right energy for a Saturday lunch. Our server, Darren, was a hoot, with a slight shimmy to his step and personality for days -- sometimes that can be a bit much, but in this case his charisma added a much appreciated charm to the meal. While we didn't imbibe at this sitting, they do have a full bar with a nice selection of cocktails suitable for brunch or dinner, and it's easy to imagine whiling away quite a few hours here at another opportunity. The menu offers a number of clever twists on brunch and lunch mainstays, especially house-made doughnuts and a few Benedicts that push all the buttons of "well, this is something appealingly different." That said, we were just tad boring today as diners, ordering a Burger and the house BLT. We may have made some ordinary-sounding decisions, but Great Maple's versions of these favorites were far from ordinary at all. The burger is made with high quality beef that has just the right amount of fat to make it juicy while retaining the integrity of the flavor of the meat. Cheese, veggies and a fresh brioche bun rounded out the presentation, as did a perfectly achieved pink medium rare. This was a very good, very satisfying burger served with crispy, shoestring fries that really hit the spot. The BLT is built on Levain sourdough that is thick-cut and lightly toasted, and holds up nicely against the moisture in the tomatoes and bright, leafy lettuce. Aioli had a noticeable but mild, and very enjoyable, garlic accent that played really well with everything, walking the line between "spread" and "dressing," and becoming a meaningful component of the sandwich rather than being just an adornment. But the star of the sandwich was the smoky bacon, cut thick enough to retain a pleasing chew while also boasting the kind of char and crisp that make for the most enjoyable bacon on a sandwich. Really, this was a terrific BLT, far above what you normally get, and, as I said before, not anywhere near as ordinary as you may think. So, a very good lunch at Great Maple, and very good reason to plan another visit very soon. Kudos to everyone.

Great Maple is like an urban lodge with woodsy touches and modern decor. It was very nice inside…read more We had a reservation for brunch and were seated right away. Most of the food was really good, but there were a couple of misses as well. What we ordered: + Fried Chicken and Doughnuts - I was really excited to try their famous maple bacon donuts, but they were surprisingly bad. These donuts were dense, like day-old bread. It has good reviews, so maybe I'm just partial to light, airy donuts. The fried chicken was good though. + Ribeye Hash - hubby ordered this and really enjoyed it. It was huge. + Kids Pancakes with scrambled eggs - we were surprised our little one didn't like the pancakes (which he usually loves), but after we tasted it, we understood why. It had a weird sour after-taste. I've had buttermilk pancakes before, and they never tasted sour. Also, the texture was not fluffy, but kinda flat, and the color was very light. Maybe it wasn't fully cooked (see photo). However, he devoured the scrambled eggs, which he usually doesn't touch. + Chilaquiles - very good. It was a tower. + Modern American Breakfast - pretty good. The vegan avocado toast was average. Overall, this is a nice brunch place with some good options. Other than the donuts and pancakes, the rest of the food was really good.

Kaleido Rolls in the Fashion Island food court, Newport Beach, is known for fresh and healthy…read morespring rolls. The concept reimagines Vietnamese style rice paper rolls with unconventional, flavorful fillings and specialized sauces.  The rolls are fresh, tasty, and "packed" with ingredients. Popular, unique options include Chicken Caesar with approximately 22 gram of protein, Spicy Tuna, Smoked Salmon, Prosciutto, and shrimp. They creative combinations like smoked salmon with horseradish cream cheese or prosciutto with mozzarella. The menu is gluten free, and roughly half of the options are vegan like roasted eggplant. Kaleido Rolls is highly recommended for those looking for a light, healthy, and high-quality lunch or snack, particularly if you are in the Newport Beach area and want a fresh alternative to heavier, fried, or fast-food options.

A new vendor at the Fashion Island food court. It is tucked away in a corner adjacent to…read moreChick-fil-A. They are originally from Chicago, and the concept brings a new offering to the area. Their rolls are quite pricey, at $9.75/piece or 2 rolls for $18. This was quite a price difference from what I have seen from their Chicago menu. You can also sample rolls as you browse their menu. I ordered the shrimp and prosciutto rolls. They offer peanut sauce, hot sauce, and I forgot the 3rd sauce. The staff was friendly and food came out within 10 minutes. Since it is within a food court, there are tables that accommodate parties of varying size in a well-lit area. The rolls were okay. I hate that they used paper as part of their packaging as the rolls stuck to them. I did not think the price was justified given exceptional rolls in O.C. at half the price.

A cute burger spot in fashion island. There's plenty of parking and it's counter service. We came…read morefor a birthday party so we got two big tables close to each other. I loved their brussel leaves! It was so crispy - get it with the hot honey. I highly recommend the wagyu burger, it was SO saucy. I will say the portions are on the smaller side here but it filled me up. I love that they have a vegetarian menu which has vegetarian versions of their main menu!

Oh man, the Hopdoddy Brussels sprouts are officially on my list of food I must find a way to dupe…read moreat home. I love that they were crispy without being burned and they had great flavor. This was a delicious alternative to a classic burger or even a burger in a bowl with just romaine. I topped mine with their Nashville hot chicken which was actually pretty spicy! But the chicken was delicious and everything tasted very fresh. We also tried the queso fries which were good but nothing super special. I actually thought just the fries without the queso were good, I don't think I'd splurge for the queso again. Staff were friendly! The line to order did move a little slow but once we got sat it was pretty quick to get our food. I also appreciate the kind of indoor outdoor vibe here with the big windows and patio. I would definitely make this a regular stop if I was at Fashion Island more often.

Amazing sandwiches Owner is so nice, generous and help…read morefull. Ingredients are so fresh Just drove 4 hours round trip just to get one of his sandwiches You'll love it I promise.