My wife and I have always loved coming to Side Door with the ambience and food. Tonight we had a last minute opportunity to get out for the night without kids and decided to head over. We walked right in and got seated right away. We had Will as our server and he absolutely made our night so much better. Will is kind, engaging, and very attentive. He took the time to explain the menu completely and also shared his knowledge of the wine menu. He brought out our food in a timely manner and stopped by to check on us frequently. Will is the best server we've had and we will absolutely request to be in his section when we come back. Thank you, Will, for making our date night so enjoyable and memorable! Matt & Traci read more

The experience was amazing. Everyone was very nice especially Michelle the bartender. She was very informative and kind. She gave great recommendations! The prime rib just melt in your mouth and cooked to perfection. The ambiance was very well kept and nice read more

Food overall was pretty decent. I got the fish and chips (good but not mind-blowing) and the lobster bisque (very good). Our table also got a cheese platter (pretty good). I liked that it had a variety of toppings like almonds, finger pickles, mustard, honey, and jam. The space itself was very cozy, like a comfy British home setting. I like the decor there more than the main restaurant. Only thing I have to say is it took a while for us to place our orders. They came to deliver drinks and appetizers but took almost 40 mins for them to ask us if we were ready to order. read more

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Four of us dropped by SideDoor (the bar adjacent to Five Crowns) in CDM for HH. There were positives and negatives: Positives: The staff is super nice & accommodating; The mussels, burger, prime rib and fish & chips (latter two not pictured), were really good. Negatives: The HH oysters weren't that fresh; The food took a while; We ordered an avo app and fries off the HH menu. The items never arrived; The dessert we shared (not pictured) looked like a sundae. It was basically whipped cream with meringue on top and a small cookie underneath. We were not happy it cost $16; I called in advance to see if they have TNF and was told they have TVs that show TNF (I was meeting biz associates for HH on a Thu, and we wanted to watch the game). In reality, they don't have Prime, and thus no TNF; All in all, a positive experience. I look forward to visiting SideDoor and Five Crowns again in the near future. read more

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We walked into SideDoor on the night before Thanksgiving. We didn't have reservations and it was crowded but we were lucky they could accommodate us. The restaurant is small and has a bar. There's a cute area by the fireplace to sit and the restaurant was decorated beautifully for Christmas. Abdallah was our server and he was great. I ordered the White Lotus cocktail which was refreshing and sweet. We ordered the wedge salad chopped to start. We had the kitchen split the salad which was an additional charge but resulted in nice portions for each of us. It was one of the best salads I've ever eaten so if you like wedge salads I'd recommend ordering it here. For entrees, we ordered the prime rib sandwich and upgraded to fries for an extra charge and the Crown cut prime rib plate. The portions were a good size and we were happy with our selections. Even though we were full, we saved room for dessert and ordered the CC Brown's hot fudge sundae. Our meal was great and the service was awesome. Side Door is definitely a good spot to go to if you're in Newport Beach. Make reservations if you can. read more

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My fave place for craft cocktails. The bartenders are awesome and have creative recipes. Bar seating is limited with seating for about 8 people. They have a slightly different menu than 5 crowns. I like the more casual atmosphere on this side of the restaurant. Food is delicious. Can't go wrong with the calamari and any of the steaks. read more

SideDoor - Gin fizz - British Near Me - Corona del Mar, California

Had a delightful happy hour with my favorite relative last night at this establishment. Not only were the vibes impeccable, but the food was delightful! Felt like royalty with the wait staff. The cheese platter was delicious, the martini's crisp and the prime rib chili cheese fries were something I didn't know I needed. Justin P was so incredibly kind with offering alternatives to GF options. He was also incredibly attentive and easygoing. A rare experience with most servers these days. Very grateful for this evening! The cheese man was also so kind in accommodating a GF request. Can't wait to return! read more

Always a fun place to go for some drinks and light fare. Has the feel of an old British pub. Cocktails are excellent, as is the cheese and charcuterie board. They have a charcuterie "concierge" who arranges everything and comes over to walk you through it. Also had the avocado mash - super. read more

SideDoor - British Near Me - Corona del Mar, California

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The SideDoor is attached to the Five Crowns and offers a more relaxed British Pub type experience with the same great menu as offered at the more formal Five Crowns. This place is a CdM Institution, and a great place to meet friends for a craft cocktail and great meal. read more

As an Englishman who often misses his pubs, I love Five Crowns and the SideDoor. It's a bit up-market for a pub, but it is usually worth the price and the atmosphere is second to none in all of Orange County for an authentic pub experience. The food was excellent (although my three fellow diners all ordered the prime rib and were a bit dismayed at the size--too small but bloody delicious.) I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich which was a great size and also bloody delicious. The problem I had was the service, and specifically our server. The hostess was actually great, and accommodated our group when we had a delay getting to our table. And the runners were great, knowing where each dish should be placed on the table when they brought it out. But our server... when we sat down at our table, it was about 5:45, and he took our order at around 5:50. It was happy hour for another ten minutes, and my friend and I promptly ordered two Guinnesses and let him know we'd want to order two more before 6pm. We didn't see him for twenty minutes, by which time happy hour was very much over. And he had no recollection of our request. We then ordered food: three prime rib sandwiches and the chicken sandwich, and a french onion soup. And I guess he thought he should pace out the meals, so he brought out the soup and then later asked if he should "fire up" the rest of our meals. Just a misunderstanding, but by this point we were just kind of in disbelief. Because those Guinnesses we ordered at around 6:10? Took at least thirty minutes to get those. He was pretty much just absent and absent-minded, every time he would come to the table, it was like he had no memory of who we were before that, or what we had asked him or told him. It was bad enough that it kind of soured my experience, even though everything else was great. It was just so frustrating to be in such a great restaurant with great food and great drinks, but our server was the only connection we had to that food and drink, and it was not a good connection. And I want to give a special shoutout to the valet guys who were very kind and helpful when I needed them. Top-notch guys. read more

Service was good but they had some broken machines. Came in on a Friday after work with a couple friends. Draft beer was down. They were out of all the bottled beer we were willing to try. The server made recommendations and I was the only one of the three willing to at least finish the recommended beer before we left. His recommendation to them was pretty horrendous so I agreed. We ended up leaving to find another spot... they didn't charge us for the drinks which was nice. I'd come back to give them another shot read more

One of our favorite spots because of the delicious prime rib and the pub ambience. Nick was our server. He was attentive and friendly. Since it was restaurant week, we decided to order the 3 course meal with wine pairing. I ordered: *Clam chowder 2/5 flavorless & gummy *Ahi Tuna 5/5 fresh & delicious *Prime rib (prime cut) 5/5 excellent like always; love the au jus with raw horseradish *Banana cream pie 1/5 just skip it, bland Lohr Cab- just okay 2/5 Normally SideDoor would get a solid 4 from me, but this experience was 3 read more

Several years ago, while staying in Corona del Mar, when it wasn't possible to get a reservation at Five Crowns, my wife and I dined at SideDoor. We ate Kimchi Deviled Eggs; a Wedge Salad; a Prime Rib Sandwich with creamed corn; and a monster plate of Prime Rib Chili Cheese Fries, which were exactly as delicious as you think they are. Some of these items no longer appear on SideDoor's menu, but, though it's been a while, I'm confident in saying that were we in CdM at mealtime, we'd happily stop at the place again. The food was of excellent quality, nicely prepared and served, and the staff were welcoming and enthusiastic. It's hard to mess that up. read more

Been a long time that i wanted to try this place. Cutest, authentic design and vibe! You feel very British/Brilliant!! Please keep the accent They sometimes have private parties on the other side but they have same kitchen and menu! Their special cocktail menu is very interesting. I got the house old fashion, very smokey and presentable! Very friendly and knowledgeable server! The cheese board station is very entertaining as well. We got the stake and french onion soup, both very tasty. read more

SideDoor - British Near Me - Corona del Mar, California

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Of course, here's a polished restaurant review you can use for a site like Yelp, Google, or even a social media post. You can copy and paste or tweak as needed: 5 Stars | A Memorable Meal at Crown and Side Door We had an unforgettable dining experience at Crown and Side Door in celebration of their 60th anniversary -- and they absolutely lived up to the occasion. I ordered the prime rib with creamed corn and mashed potatoes, and every bite was pure comfort and flavor. The prime rib was perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful, while the sides were classic and rich -- the creamed corn especially stood out with its sweetness and creaminess. To top it off, I had a Dirty Martini with extra dirt and blue cheese olives -- just the way I like it. It was expertly made, bold, briny, and exactly what I was craving. But what truly made the night exceptional was our server, Christine. She was delightful, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely warm. She took great care of us, and we even had the chance to chat with her a bit -- which made the experience feel personal and special. Happy 60th, Crown and Side Door! Here's to many more years of great food, amazing service, and memorable nights. read more

Tonight we went to the Side Door after work and let me just tell you I've been here before but tonight was awesome! First, we were greeted by a very friendly hostess, Our bartenders, Micheal and Lester were amazing. They went above and beyond great service! Friendly professional took the time to explain the tequilas to us (and to the other sitting at the bar). We ordered a couple appetizers and couple drinks. Definitely will be going back. read more

Christina provided awesome service and great recommendations for not only our entrées but the dessert with the chocolate soufflé was off the chart. I'd highly recommend sitting with her and also with the restaurant side door is always a great atmosphere and place to hang out. read more

SideDoor - Great atmosphere at SideDoor - British Near Me - Corona del Mar, California

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I love all things Lawrys and thank goodness OC has Five Crowns and Side Door! We wanted something Casual but with good food and a fun atmosphere. SideDoor is definitely all of that! You can order pretty much the entire Five Crowns menu plus SideDoor food. We made reservations through Open Table and were seated promptly. Our server Patty was amazing. She gave us some history on the name and the restaurant and made some great recommendations for my friends who had never been there before. She made sure our table was cleared when we were done drinking or eating. There is street parking nearby but they do have valet available for $8 across the street. read more

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Came in to try the sidedoor experience having visited 5 crowns a few times over the years. If you're in the mood for a casual version and want French dip, the meat is still cooked to temp, tasty, and the au jus excellent, the sides are mid, and the sandwiches smallish. Overall I'd give it 3.5 but you can't do went up to 4 cause we liked the server and overall enjoyed the atmosphere read more

My visit was enjoyable, but one aspect, a 25-minute wait for the server to take our order, brought down the experience. I was happy, however, with the quality of the food. The Prime Rib and sides were both phenomenal. Additionally, SideDoor provided the perfect gastropub atmosphere to bring back my London memories. It was quaint, inviting and a great place to socialize. read more

You shouldn't miss this place. The food and drinks are excellent. The servers are pleasant and attentive. It's the decor and ambiance that seal the deal here. read more

I had zero bad things to say about this restaurant. You do have the option to have the Lawry's prime ribs, however the whole appeal of SideDoor is its bar-like features & menu. Some must try dishes; ARTISANAL CHEESE PLATE, PRIME RIB CHILI, PRETZEL, and the SHISHITO PEPPERS. ENJOY! PS: Valet parking across the street is $8, but got lucky with street parking! read more

Super cute and cozy restaurant. Food honestly not great and pretty bland but the vibes are great. read more

SideDoor - British Near Me - Corona del Mar, California

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The prime rib with the au jus and the New York strip were my favorites here! We also got the Branzino but that was just OK. The service was amazing though and they were so sweet to bring a complimentary cake for my son for our celebration. The dark chocolate soufflé and the lobster roll were also delicious!! read more

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I would go back for drinks and apps, but for dinner go o Five Crowns (under the same roof / same owners). Service was A+.

I come here often! This is a gem of a place. Always come here with my husband who is from the UK. It makes him feel like he's back home. Love the ambiance and the old feel. I hope that never changes! Drinks are great, love the 80s music. The food is a hit or miss. I think it depends what chef is working that evening. I would recommend the cheese plate or charcuterie, calamari, steak/prime rib, and jidori chicken, pot pie! What I tried and didn't love: Side door burger- the meat tasted bland and the bun was a bit stale ( think would be best if they used a softer potato bun) read more

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If you're lucky, you can nab a free street parking spot. If not, there's a paid valet lot right across the street. Full service sitdown restaurant. There's also bar seating. Dimly lit. Old timey feel. Casual attire is fine. Fast and friendly service. Recommend making a reservation! While a lot of the drinks and food items are insanely expensive, they do have some more "affordable" items. I tried an ahi plate (came with crispy green beans) and the Elvis cocktail (crazy combo of bourbon, banana, PB whisky, and bacon). Everything was delicious! While those two items alone will run you around $50 after tax and tip as of Oct 2023, you know what you're getting into. I could've avoided the expensive cocktail, but the dish was one of their more budget friendly entrees, crazily enough. Gotta splurge every now and then, though! read more

SideDoor - Ahi plate - British Near Me - Corona del Mar, California

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I am hoping our experience last night was a one-off, but delays, poor service, and no explanation make me hesitate to return. We were seated in the back corner of Side Door, roughly on time for our reservation (they had no availability early, but we were fine to walk around and wait). After being seated, our waitress was MIA for the first 15 minutes before finally wandering over. We placed a drink order (a beer and a glass of wine) that took another 15 minutes to arrive. Despite promising to be "right back," she then disappeared for another 15 minutes (all of these times are exact). Water was never offered. In the meantime, other patrons nearby were complaining about delays, the same waitress clearly forgot to place a dessert order for another couple, and it seemed apparent waitstaff were essentially hiding in the kitchen to avoid displeased patrons. At one point, every single staff member disappeared to the kitchen for about 10 minutes. Needless to say, after waiting 45 minutes to even have the opportunity to PLACE a food order, we decided to take our business elsewhere. Swing and a miss Side Door. read more

Cozy and fun. Excellent drinks and delicious food. Fun staff, Lester took care of us and is a total pro, good job. We love SideDoor on winter nights, summer nights and all year round. Because it's awesome. Always playing nice tunes too. #vibes read more

SideDoor is always amazing but this evening was extra special. Our server Christine was so kind and helpful. She knew the food, what she would recommend when given choices and was very attentive. She reminded us of Joy from Inside Out. Don't forget to try their 60 year anniversary specials, the chicken cutlet was awesome and so were the green beans . read more

Definitely worth checking out! My stand outs were the lobster bisque and the fritto misto but will definitely be back to try more menu items. Recommend making a reservation. Service is great and love the decor inside. read more

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Good food, good drinks, great service.! A little bit more of a casual atmosphere than five crowns but same great food. All of the waiters and waitresses are so nice and accommodating. Jojo is great and has made all of our experiences great!!! read more

I had a great dinner last night at Side Door. Christina was our server and she made the experience so enjoyable!! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Everything was great with our visit. The ambiance of an English Tavern (with limited seating), the staff was kind and helpful and the food was excellent. The wife and I had a craving for Prime Rib and decided to try here. It's a bit of a drive for us but was well worth it. If you're in the neighborhood, give it a try. read more

I used to live across the street and came a couple times many years ago but it wasn't really anything to write home about. Came for happy hour last week with a girlfriend and had a great experience! Their HH prices are great and they have a lot to choose from on their HH menu too. I got a glass of the rose which was really crisp and refreshing. We ordered the French onion press to eat and it was so good that we had to order another! I don't believe it's on their regular menu (but it definitely should be). It's basically a grilled cheese with caramelized onions that's melt in your mouth delicious. I also got the short rib taco which was also impressive. Service was great as well. Ambiance is just ok - more old school so jf you're looking for somewhere that's bright and vibey this probably isn't the spot but it's cozy and cute. Can't believe I've been sleeping on Side Door - will be back! read more

Great little hidden find. Had the onion soup and it's sooo good!! We found this on a winter night, made reservations online and went there so happy we found this! read more

SideDoor - Side Entrance - British Near Me - Corona del Mar, California

Have always enjoyed the English Pub ambiance and friendly hospitality at Sidedoor for decades, however the food is another story. The prices are the highest they've ever been (like most restaurants & bars now) however the quality, seasoning and portions of their food is at an all time low. Please do better Lawrys. read more

Not a brewery anymore, just importer uk beer. Atmosphere was very pub like which was nice. Staff was kind as well.

Lawry's prime rib is great. Sides are ok. Asked for 'bleu' and server repeated 'rare' and I said again 'bleu'. A group of six 'older' i.e. all over 85....server would not take individual credit cards. Cash only and all six on one bill. Each guest had to figure what was owed and a personal tip. Not a good experience! read more

English pub like without the pretentiousness of the more formal restaurant attached. The prime rib is excellent as is the creamed spinach, good salads and fish n chips. Comfortable and casual with a nice atmosphere and good service! Taking one star off for the parking situation, it's $8 valet ONLY, unless you can find a place on the street which is almost impossible. read more