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    SideDoor

    4.2 (898 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SIDEDOOR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    SideDoor Burger $21 (very good)
    Joe P.

    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.

    Menu as of 11/25
    Shelley V.

    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.

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    Katrina V.

    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.

    David B.

    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.

    Ana M.

    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.

    Great atmosphere at SideDoor
    Matthew N.

    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.

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    James A.

    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.

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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+.

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

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    How much is the valet parking?

    Is there outdoor/patio seating at Sidedoor?

    No there is not.

    Can you order a Crown Cut here or only the California Cut?

    You can order from both menus in SideDoor. The California is the only cut on the actual SideDoor menu, though.

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