So we went out for an impromptu Monday date night in Newport Beach. It was later in the evening…read more and we stumbled upon Stag Bar + Kitchen. As far as the bar, it was what you would expect - pool tables, bar, locals having a good time. The kitchen it towards the back. We ordered a Mai Tai, IPA, Virgin Mojito, Dirty Totts, and the Hippie pizza. Staff was very kind, brought our drinks almost immediately, and our food was right behind. The Mai Tai was PERFECT. The tots were FIRE, and the pizza was soo good we are making plans to go back to try the rest of their menu. All of that for $63. We will definitely be back.

Breakfast pizza!!! 10/10 Vibes, service, food and drinks =…read morePerfection Perfect start to Sunday funday!! :)

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.

Service was slow (only 2 workers but not at all complaining), but they were hustling and both were…read moresuper friendly! That's the reason for 1 of the stars. Second star was for the grilled cheese.... It's part of a kids meal coupon I had. It wasn't too hot so my kiddo could enjoy it right when we sat down across the street. Now the cons, I got 1/2 fries 1/2 tater tot's for the meal... both the tots and the fries were COLD!!! I mean, sitting out for a good 10 min COLD! I know they are known for the burgers so maybe I'll try again but I wasn't impressed AT ALL otherwise.

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.

This review is specifically because of their insane price increases. Today I went in and ordered a…read more16 oz side of poke. I ordered it two days ago and it was $16. Today, it was $25. I would have understood a couple bucks, but $9 is insane. The 8 oz poke went from $8 to $15. Service is great and I love the staff. Edgar especially has been a great addition to the bar team!!!

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!!

I love this place! Great burgers and fries and delicious sweet treats. Friendliest staff. We go…read morehere every time we have a beach day.

It was ok. I like the customer service but I ordered the real Hawaiian shaved ice. It's not really…read morereal. They had vanilla effing ice cream...at the bottom. It should be macadamia. I think that was like $8. I may not get it again. The rest of shaved ice is just your generic shaved iced. It didn't standout to me.

Great evening at The Shorebird! Huge place with plenty of indoor and patio seating with beautiful…read morebay views. SERVICE: Excellent service. Our server was super attentive and put up with our nonsense ;) She provided great suggestions for food and drinks! FOOD: As you can see, we ate a lot of different things. Our favs? Balboa roll, Salmon Mignon, and those crispy potatoes!! Great place for a group dinner or a nice date night!

Stopped in for happy hour on a Friday in July and it was pretty quiet at 3pm. It's unfortunate…read morehappy hour is only at the inside bar, when there's such beautiful patio and view, even when it's empty, since the bar is so dark. But it's still a beautiful restaurant. The lemon Caesar salad was extremely delicious. The dressing was perfect and not overly dressed and it was a good portion for happy hour. Their sushi was also very fresh, tasty and beautifully prepared. We also ordered their espresso martinis - their presentation is beautiful but this is the second time I've gotten them here and they are just kinda of stale tasting both times. It's like the espresso is old or burnt. Eh. Will have to get a different cocktail next time. Overall a good spot.