This TK Burgers location is one of our go-to spots. Whether it's after a run, before grabbing…read moreSeaside Donuts, or just a quick casual lunch, it always hits. You really can't go wrong with the Big Bargain Special, solid every single time. It's the only thing I order. Side of chili peppers (free) and ranch (cost extra). Simple and satisfying. Pro-tip: Phone order ahead during busy seasons like summer, parking is free in the lot next to the pier after 6pm. Happy eating!

Fast and tasty burgers by the beach! Their food totally…read morereminds me of my dad's BBQ style when I was a kid! It tasted homey and fresh Loved the water view!

My wife and I heard of the Stag Bar and Kitchen from some random man we encountered who said their…read morepizza was fantastic. The conversation was 8 months ago at which time we checked it out and tried the hippie pizza. This pizza was amazing! The bar and restaurant has daily specials Monday through Thursday and we make it a point to eat there a couple times each month. The bartenders and kitchen is pretty much furnished and remains as it was years ago giving it a nostalgic feel for the Newport Beach of years ago, super cool! The bartenders, servers and chefs are all very friendly and helpful. We have tried a lot of the menu items and none have disappointed. Menu prices are very reasonable. We leave Newport Beach each summer and this year, upon our return, the Stag Bar and Kitchen was our first choice for lunch.

Cute, dive-y bar with really good food. Came in on a Tuesday night. Had a half price pizza. $8 for…read morea cheese thin crust. Kinda greasy, but in a good way,delicious. Ceasar salad had cherry tomatoes, the dressing was light & tossed perfectly. Also got a huge pretzel. Soft, and delicious. The honey mustard & cheese dip was yummy. We only had water, no Dr Pepper or sweet tea available. Next time I'll have a beer. The bartender was our server, super nice, refilled our water.

This review is overdue for 2 years and I'd say Irv's is STILL in my top 5 favorite burger in OC and…read more#1 favorite for "smash" burger! That's saying a lot since there's so many burger places in OC. Our order is always: - the best burger on the menu - the original roadhouse burger combo add extra patty) - tater tots or onion rings The burgers are the best ratio of patty and buns! The patty would ooze with such juice. The buns are soft enough to soak the patty juice and not rip. It's juicy, crispy and soft all in one bite -- combined with the grilled onions, melted cheese and just PERFECTION. Everytime we come here, mostly late nights, the staffs: Isabel, Jaden and Brundon would ALWAYS provide the best experience. Brundon always rang us up and is always friendly. Jaden made great smashed burgers where the ends are burnt to the crisp! Isabel moves fast and would ring us up and then smash the burgers--multitasker! Again, best smashed burger in OC and top 5 in OC!

Irv's Burgers, located on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, is a must for a tasty burger. We had the…read moreBest Burger on "The Menu" and Just For You Burger. Both were spot on delicious. We were a little disappointed in the fries, but overall a great lunch meal. The service was excellent. Kathryn was very courteous and helpful throughout. You can't beat the location. This is an ideal place if you are here on a date, with your family, or on your own. You will definitely enjoy the picturesque location.

Beachfront vibes, amazing food, and dog friendly what more could you ask for?…read more Dory Deli has so much going for you. The location right on the water is unbeatable, and the service is impressively fast you're never waiting long before you're enjoying your meal with a great view. The buffalo cauliflower is an absolute must-order. It's one of those dishes that keeps you coming back, and it never disappoints. The chicken and waffles are a total hit too fun, satisfying combo that hits every time. On my last visit I decided to step outside my usual order and tried the beef bowl and wow, I was pleasantly surprised. It completely exceeded my expectations and has officially earned a spot as a new regular order for me. Don't sleep on it! Oh, and if you're a dog parent bring your pup! Dory Deli is dog friendly, which makes it even more of a perfect spot for a casual, laid-back meal by the water.

their seasonal cod sandwich (COD FATHER) is to die for. Perfect amount of coleslaw and tartar…read moresauce. Fish is insanely crispy and light while also being flaky. Their tuna salad sandwich is subpar. Bland and not that much of it. Clam chowder was very solid. Not fishy which is appreciated.

No tea, no shade, the chain with the same name has nothing on Crystal Cove Shake Shack…read more The food was INCREDIBLE. They have the best fries I've ever had. Perfect crisp to them. We got a chocolate chip cookie dough and Oreo shakes. Super thick and super yummy. The burgers were flavorful. They give a vibe of backyard BBQ burger. Service was super quick. We came about an hour or so before sunset, so it wasn't terribly busy. We loved the views! The only thing I wish they had was a designated queue for ordering. We had some issues with a man cutting the line. Parking sucks so come with plenty of time!

Thursday @noon, 78degree with cool breeze outside. Surprisingly the line wasn't too long. 8 min…read morewait to order, shake came out within 5 mins, food another 10mins. Great beach food and shake is a must. Not sure if I would wait an hr for them bc this place can get very busy. Side note: If you park here then head out to the beach, you'll get towed. Plz pay for your parking and move your car.

This burger place is a gem that more folks need to know about. They have a small parking lot at the…read moreend of the block. There are several tables inside as well as a counter. When I visited on a weekday for an early lunch I was the only customer sitting inside but there was a near constant flow of people getting to-go orders. You order either at a kiosk or at the counter. There was only one guy working, doing everything, while I was there. He was amazing. I ordered a cheeseburger (minus onion), sidewinder fries, and a salted caramel milkshake. They make everything to order so it takes a few minutes (especially when there's only one worker) but it's worth the wait. He delivered it to my table when it was ready. My American waygu burger with melted cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and secret sauce in a potato bun was one of the best burgers I've had. While all the toppings were fresh and delicious, I think the flavorful, perfectly cooked, high quality beef is what put it over the top. The thick sidewinder fries were really great too. They're thick like steak fries but curved like a snake. I was provided ketchup and "secret sauce" for dipping. And my salted caramel shake was incredible. I've had a multitude of caramel shakes elsewhere that just tasted like sweet vanilla, but this one had a vibrant caramel flavor and you could see gobs of caramel swirled within the shake. I loved the massive amount of whipped cream on top too. What a great meal! Thanks to Yelper Amy B. who brought this place to my attention. Give it a try the next time you find yourself in the Newport/Balboa area.

I was looking for a place to take my bro in law for his bday. He loves burgers and I saw this on…read moreYelp so I recommended it to him. This is a small spot located on a main street. They had a parking lot around the corner and it wasn't very hard to find a spot. The gal behind the counter was friendly and helpful in informing about their menu. We got 4 different burgers, fries, onion rings and sweet potato waffle fries. I'm a sucker for sides and these were very good! My bro in law's burger was epic! It had pork belly in the middle and it was yum! We all liked the flavor of the patties though I expected a bit more from wagyu beef patties. I wish I tried a milkshake but glad I didn't order it because I was so full and couldn't even finish my burger. I'd definitely come back and check out other menu items in the future. Hopefully by then their fountain drink dispenser will be back up and running.

Helmsman Ale House is a good place to go if you're looking for a couple of great beverages…read morealongside a few tasty bar foods. My girlfriend and I opted for the breakfast burrito before we went off to the beach, and our friends got the steak frites. The steak frites are more of a chimichurri sauce style, but it was still pretty tasty, and you can never go wrong with a lovely breakfast burrito. Furthermore, drinks are very affordable here. I would recommend getting a few of their World Cup-style drinks as well. From there, would love to come back. Thank you so much, Helms Ale House. Great service and great ambiance as well. Nautical themed but not a lot of seafood. Why? I don't know.

Great for what it is! Came here on Tuesday for trivia & it was a blast. Parking is on the street…read moreonly but came early & found some no issue. Service was fast & friendly. Liked the ambiance & the string lights. Got the watermelon margarita which was good. They pour shots generously. Also had the pizza which was tasty. Would recommend for trivia nights on Tuesday!!

We came to Shorebird around 8 pm with a reservation for a larger party and waited about 10 minutes…read moreto be seated. The restaurant itself is spacious with a beautiful view of the water. Service was good throughout the meal, though nothing particularly stood out. We ordered several dishes to share, including the Butter Basted Hokkaido Scallops, The Shorebird, Swordfish, Prime Skirt Steak, Prime Skirt Steak Taco Platter, Chilean Seabass, Yellowtail, and Carrot Cake. Everything was definitely on the pricier side, but the quality reflected the price for most of the meal. The only miss was the Swordfish, which was too dry for us. My personal highlights were the Prime Skirt Steak, Chilean Seabass, and The Shorebird, especially the risotto that came with it. Everything tasted high quality and well prepared. We found street parking directly in front, which was free after 6 pm. There's also an underground lot where Shorebird validates two hours of parking. Overall, Shorebird is a great option for a special occasion or a nicer dinner out. I'd recommend making a reservation, especially if you're coming with a larger group.

We went for a large work party and were seated right away. First I will say the service was the…read morestandout here, all the humans we engaged with , were super kind and supportive. I have an allergy so I always have to navigate food carefully-they took such wonderful care of me, and made it so easy to feel comfortable. The view was great, I sat close to the water and enjoyed a bit of a breeze and a great view of the boats coming and going. The only issue we had, was getting cell service to call ubers for our large group after dinner lol. Over all great experience.

Great view of Newport Harbor while dining here the food portions was a good size we died with three…read morepeople here we all thoroughly enjoyed the view from our table I did not try the lobster, but they said it was good

Amazing views, mediocre food…read more Been here twice, the menu is fairly small so I've actually tried most of it and I feel like nothing was much to note. I typically bring people here for the views the location is one that can't be beat and one of the only places around with arguably easy parking.

The best feature of this business is the service. Every employee interacts with you, offers to…read morehelp, and they even offer to cleanup your mess when you leave. You can tell who is the manager - he's the guy sitting at a table with a "Stand" hat and tee-shirt feverishly entering data and looking at stuff on the computer. Why are managers always the one at the table with a laptop? If you go just down the block to Flower Child the manager is the one working at the counter handing our orders, or delivering orders to tables and interacting with the guests. Never saw him use a laptop but I'm certain he does. But the manager said goodbye to us as we left. A chicken sandwich with chicken and cole slaw was made with chicken that we very flat and hard, and had no real taste at all. I think we've been trained to get all our flavor from sauces - they had lots of sauces available and brought them to the table on request. A basket of sweat potato fried was undercooked and too soft. Not so good even with salt and lots of sauces. Of course we didn't eat the signature burger....that's what The Stand is known for...so we didn't really give them a chance for their home run. The place was about 25% full at about 3pm so ambiance was fairly quiet and service was quick. Not sure about a return visit. We're on the fence.

I am going to round up my rating to 4 stars. It is located in the The Bluffs shopping centre off…read moreCalifornia State Route 73 and MacArthur Boulevard. The staff here are very friendly. Their menu is solid, with burgers and other items that make a casual meal. You can also order via their app to pick up. They get really busy at times, and orders take a little longer. There have been a few times when they made the wrong order by mixing up sauces among items I have ordered. For example, the sauces I order for fries were added to a hot dog. That can be annoying, especially when the orders state which condiments go with what items. They do correct the orders, which I appreciate. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. Because the Newport Beach weather is amazing year-round, eating outdoors is definitely a treat.