Went for dinner and it was so good, we went back for breakfast a few days later. Great food and service in a relaxed environment.

Excellent food and service. Love the easy going atmosphere. It's a great little hidden gem with a great grouping of characters. read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Pan Seared Shrimp & Cheddar Jalapeño Grits! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Great quality food and service. The food is made with love and you can taste it. We really enjoyed our breakfast, you have to make a trip to Bee's Knees, it's off the beaten path but worth the adventure throughout the neighborhood. read more

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Having lived in Orange County for 20+ years, I was excited to see this restaurant pop-up on OpenTable when I was looking for a place to go for Father's Day. We booked a 6 PM reservation and were seated promptly upon arrival. We placed our order by 6:10 PM and by 6:40 our appetizers still had not come. It also took about 20 minutes to get drinks, including water. They were out of the drinks (beer) that we ordered and they were also out of the first two entrées (ahi, then scallops) that I tried to order as well. What are entrées finally did arrive. I was disappointed to see that my soup had congealed on the top because it had been sitting in the back and ready for too long before it was brought out to me. Overall, the flavors were good and the food was decent my husband and I haven't yet decided if we think we'll make a return trip based on this experience. He had the fried chicken and enjoyed it. My son had the mac & cheese and he enjoyed that as well. read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Chowder and corn bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We have loved this place for several years but with name change, who knows what happened? Maybe we just ordered wrong. Burger does not come with fried pickles anymore even though the menu says it does. Fries were like warm and liked salt..Chicken used to be great and now it's forgettable...If you go, try the trout or pork chop. They were always good. Won't be back anytime soon, unfortunately. Our server was good. Took care of the burger. Reserved a spot on open table " standard" was seated outside. Very loud. read more

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Came here for brunch last week and had such a cute place. The restaurant itself is adorable and feels like a cozy little home, which made the whole meal feel really comfortable and charming. I ordered the eggs with bacon, and my boyfriend ordered the eggs Benedict. The Benedict was honestly the best I've ever had. The hollandaise was amazing, and I'm usually not even a big fan of hollandaise, but this one completely changed my mind. I would definitely order it again. YUMMM I also loved the seasoned potatoes. The bacon wasn't my favorite because it had a very smoky taste, but overall everything was good and I would definitely come back. read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Eggs Benedict in the back and two eggs with bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I came here on a Friday at 7. Parking was tricky nearby but there is a large parking lot walking distance. It is free after 6PM! My party if six were seated on the patio. The ambience was nice with string lights and chill music. I ordered the Bee's Knee's cocktail (how could I not?) and that was very lemony with ice chips and a smooth alcoholic taste. I also got the pecan-crusted trout which was seriously incredible. The fish was moist, pecans crunchy and the sweet potatoes and green beans on the side were the perfect compliment. I would go back just for that trout. My two star deduction comes from the sloooooooowwww service. Only one employee seemed to be serving the entire restaurant. My table kept commenting on how long it took for her to take our drink order, then our food order, then our bill. So it wasn't just me. Other tables that got there after us, left before us. How's that possible? I hate to complain but it was a bit outrageous. read more

Super cute spot! On the outside it looks like an house, but on the inside it's a full restaurant with a bar inside and a small patio out back. The staff were wonderful, you could tell each on cared about their service and wanted to ensure the costumers were satisfied. Bonus! The food was delicious as were the drinks. Would absolutely return and recommend to anyone read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The bee's knees is just that!! My husband and I were looking for something new to try and we are so happy we landed here. We were greeted by the owner and seated right away. We were there for breakfast but so happy we could order from the lunch menu as well. We tried the fried green tomatoes which were delicious! I got the lump crab cake with the potato hash. The crab cake was perfection, slightly crispy on the outside and had a great flavor. Potato hash was well seasoned. Love the little baguette toasts with the jam. We even got to try the apple beignets which were so good and not overly sweet. Excited to come back and try more of the menu! Very cute inside with lots of outdoor seating. Restrooms were nice and clean. read more

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Great location for brunch before heading to the beach. Parking was pretty easy, just pay through an app. There is a paid lot close-by or paid street parking. We made a reservation so there was no wait and the staff was very friendly. The food was amazing and the vibe has that great beach feel that we love. read more

Came here on a Thursday around 9:15am and was able to sit wherever we wanted as it wasn't busy I'm impressed by their crab cake hash as it was a good amount of crab and the potatoes were soft and seasoned well. My friend and I enjoyed the beignets. It's not your usual type as it was a bit dense and crispy, but with great flavors. I'll have to come back and try their happy hour from 5-6pm Tuesday-Sunday read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Cinnamon apple beignets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I cannot believe I lived near Newport for 3 years and had not heard of Tupelo Junction!! This place was incredible!! Adorable little southern kitchen with amazing food. Our server was really great -- sweet and funny! Our table ordered the biscuit with jumbleberry jam, cinnamon apple beignets, dungeness crab cakes, huevos rancheros, and fried chicken salad with cornbread. Everything was a hit! The jumbleberry jam was to die for, so flavorful. Obviously, the beignets were delicious, especially paired with the creme anglaise and caramel. All our main dishes were such large plates and so filling. I can't wait to return, but until then, I highly recommend Tupelo Junction! read more

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Quaint restaurant in Newport Beach that is bright with friendly staff. We started our brunch with a spicy Bloody Mary which was delicious and my husband had an old fashioned which he said was excellent!!! Bartender was busy and made great cocktails. I ordered my go to brunch meal...avocado toast with egg and so good with fresh ingredients and generous portion. My husband ordered the breakfast wrap and said it was really good and this was our first time visit! We would definitely come back and with the visit! read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Spicy Bloody Mary and old fashioned which my husband says was excellent - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Food was good, expected a little bit better. Liked the jambalaya. Seafood was all pretty good. Just not quite 5 stars unfortunately. Place needs a bit of a refresh. read more

Drop by to have breakfast on a Labor Day Weekend, and rainy day. We were unable to get a table because we needed reservations. I didn't see on Yelp or any of the reviews that reservations were needed. I may be mistaken, however there were empty tables and there was a couple sitting outside under an umbrella in the rain with a child. read more

This is an excellent spot. We always come here once a year to visit always have great breakfast. Excellent service very clean. Definitely and highly recommend. read more

Great place with great service. Truly a local gem. The owner is courteous and does her best to make sure ALL patrons have a great experience. I was at the restaurant one evening and there was a child screaming and making dinner unbearable for every other person in the building. The parent unfortunately were not taking any action and were allowing the child to scream and bang despite the impact on those around them. The was the second time this occurred with the same group. The first time the owner let it go the second time the owner politely offered them a seat outside. Unfortunately this was not taken well. But I commend the owner and staff for trying to make sure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy their meal and time. read more

Great ambiance and great food. I have lived in Newport for over 10years and still hadn't tried this place. Its a great location and great food! read more

Such a cute place! It reminds me of Cape Cod Massachusetts. The menu was big and full of delicious looking items! I came all the way from Vegas for this! The service matched. The grits omg best I've ever had. The shrimp was overcooked but still great flavor! Eggs amazing! Biscuit was way too hard but the jam was so so so good! read more

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Loooooove me some Tupelo, we always have a good time here breakfast lunch or dinner it always is just right. Dinning here is always easy as people don't know about it so usually have space and attentive wait staff. We went big with a gift card and ordered the fried chicken salad to start, then the sloppy Joe and the pork. All of which are just fantastic options. The only thing I would love to see here is a new menu item, I have had this menu multiple times and it's all so good. But man a nice weekly special or something new would really excite me. They do such a good job and some new flair would go a long way. Love you Tupelo! read more

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Loved Bee's Knees! The ambience was relaxing, the service was top notch and the food was awesome. You could tell that the staff took ownership of the business and the experience of their customers. I will definitely be back and I'm bringing my friends with me! read more

Get the "char grilled white cheddar burger w caramelized onions if you want a burger"! It might just be the best burger I have tasted. The bun is so unique and the jalapeños inside were fried. Just wow. Also, whatever else they got going on in the burger was a great idea the texture was just amazing. Parking was very easy for newport, all the other items on the menu were good, and service was very friendly. This is a great cafe. read more

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Inconspicuous upon entry. Surprisingly charming. Staff was incredibly friendly. Bartender made great drinks. Even the cappuccino had a little smiley face. The fried chicken salad was exactly what I'd hoped it would be. Everything we had was just delicious. Really enjoyable. Worth a visit. read more

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I was conflicted on writing this review. Normally, I don't post if it wasn't anything less than great (especially for small businesses) but I had to share this experience. This has nothing to do with the food and the service. Our server was wonderful and accommodating. The food was quite good and we would have visited again. The rudeness of the owner was beyond words. We were seated with 4 kids and 6 adults. My child is 4 and was hitting his utensils on the table to make music. The owner immediately reprimanded him. She suggested giving the kids pencils and papers as an activity. I thought that was a great idea and said, "yes please". My son, like most children, began hitting his utensils again while waiting. When she saw, she said she would not give the kids the activity if they didn't stop. She then proceeded to snatch all utensils from the kids. I should have said something at that point but I didn't want to ruin the mood. We were celebrating my nephews 8th birthday. After that incident, my husband went up and gave her a suggestion about their menu. He was getting something from the car and didn't witness what happened with the utensils. He has a hard time reading and told her. She proceeded to say, "well we have 5 stars. Then added sarcastically, "well Happy Mother's Day to you too." Rude and uncalled for. I am not good with confrontation and we should have left the restaurant. However, I did not want to penalize our waitress and the other staff who have been great. The owner ultimately left the hostess area but I could hear her telling others that something was wrong with the atmosphere. Obviously that was directed at us. I like to give people the benefit of doubt but not from this type of treatment. She might have had a bad day but you can't act on emotions as a business owner. The thought also crossed my mind that she may have been racist. Needless to say, our birthday lunch was ruined and we couldn't help but discuss the treatment. Our waitress apologized on behalf of the owner but that was seriously inexcusable. read more

Always a fave in NB Food is always delicious, very tasty and all made to order Service was very friendly and accommodating shout out to Jess Ambiance is clean and good vibe inside great location and lots of parking Def will be back again read more

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Saw some enticing Yelp reviews and we gave this place a go. It's ok. Hits on some, misses on some. It's on the Lido side of the Balboa peninsula, so parking could be a bit of an adventure when it's busy. We lucked out and were able to get one right out front. Small joint set in an old school house. Small bar with indoor and outdoor seating. We got the seared ahi, fried chicken salad with cornbread, and the jambalaya. We started with fried green tomatoes and capped it off with the apple beignets. Good variety of drinks available, though no beer on tap. Bottles only. Fried green tomatoes came with corn salsa. Solid. Seared Ahi was decent as was the fried chicken salad. Jambalaya was sub par. Came with clams, mussels, shrimp, sausage and chicken. And the requisite rice. I think they should keep it simple and just go with chicken, shrimp and sausage. Also, some bread woulda been nice with this dish to soak up the broth. Ok. The beignets. Not the usual, light airy type. These were more like burnt, deformed cake donut holes. Overcooked to the point where the bits of apple were crispy. Service was friendly, but a little slow. Pricing is a little high, but on par with the area. If you come here and raise the 4.5 star flag, hey it's all good. For us, just ok. read more

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Cute restaurant on the peninsula! Great spot to grab breakfast and has a nice outdoor patio. We ordered the French toast to share and I highly recommend it!! read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Vanilla Dipped French Toast Bacon, Spinach, Gouda Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

What a great find for brunch! Loved the cocktails and all of our food was amazing. I ended up getting the crab and it was so fresh. Not the imitation crab but real crab meat. Restaurant is small but offered outside seating. It was also packed. Our server was awesome and attentive We are definitely coming back. read more

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I'm a local and have eaten at just about every restaurant here. If you want great home cooking this is the place to go. The waffles, chicken and eggs Benedict are excellent. The dinner of fried chicken with a special sauce served on the side along with mashed potatoes and great tasting corn has been a long time winner for us. Eating can be outside, inside or by the open bar with the games on. Drinks are very good, along with service and atmosphere is very friendly. read more

Took the family here while we were visiting Newport Beach for spring break. The proprietor was lovely and has been running the business for over 25 years. The food is high-quality and quite delicious. We would absolutely come here again! read more

This place is actually really amazing! I came for the crabcake Benedict but when I got there, I think it was it was closer to dinner time so when I asked for crabcake, they offered the crabcake salad and oh my goodness it was amazing! When I tell you every piece on my plate and I don't even eat that much... yum! Oh, and I ordered a blueberry Mojito and I added tequila instead of vodka and wow!!! Delicious !!Dope vibes. Good experience. Recommend 100%. read more

Food is outstanding. The price for the amazing quality and flavor is rare to find anywhere let alone in Newport. The service is always attentive and charming. read more

After an awful experience with the owner recently, my family and I will not be returning after years of supporting this restaurant. She handled a manner with my family that was rude, abrasive, and condescending. Our server and food was awesome, but the owner has left a very bad taste in our mouths unfortunately. read more

My family has been repeat customers for years. Unfortunately, we had a horrible experience with the owner this morning and will not be returning. She was exceptionally rude, and treated our family in a manner in which we do not feel comfortable continuing to support her business. It's unfortunate that one interaction with an owner can completely change how we feel about a business we've supported for years. read more

BEST brunch on Lido in my book. MUST TRY: Caramelized pear salad with blackened salmon. Pair it with the Paloma, but only if you like your cocktails strong. The back patio is my happy place, service always consistent! Tupelo's that place you bring people to once and instantly become "the friend who knows the good spots" ! read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

First time here and will definitely be back! Enjoyed the crab cake and the jambalaya. Both delicious. Service was also top notch! Very cute place with nice ambience. read more

Bee’s Knees Southern Kitchen - Outside of restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport Beach, California

They recently changed their name but everything is pretty much the same. food was good but I must say I just paid the highest price ever paid for a simple cup of black coffee. $7 I could not believe it. This itself frustrates me so much that I probably will not come back. here. read more

What a quaint neighborhood spot to enjoy a delicious brunch! The service was friendly and made us feel right at home. We had a large party with ages ranging from teens to seniors and everyone's desires were met. Thank you to the staff for a wonderful experience. read more

If you are looking for a great meal for Brunch or Dinner hit this place up. We have dined at Bee's Knees several times and each time it has been great. The menu fare makes it hard to choose! At breakfast/brunch, the Eggs Benedict and French Toast are a must! They have a full bar and the service is friendly and efficient. With dining options both inside or outside, Bee's Knees is a great spot for a family dinner or a great date night. read more

Delicious elevated Southern food is served up here in what looks like a modest cafe. They are also serving up great cocktails. We dined outside on the patio which was very comfortable with the space heaters on. Service was very attentive and friendly. I love a restaurant where I can't decide what to order because there are so many good choices. read more

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