Newport Beach Whaler

This is the place to be for a Sunday funday and I am not mad about it! I was surprised at how trendy and upscale this place is and they have a really nice patio as well. Service was really attentive and everyone made great conversation with us. We had came in for the espresso tree. It was $60 for 4 espresso's but I think you can add on more if you like. The tree was very fun and the espresso's were delicious! We did order guacamole and chips for $16. They were decent but felt the pricing was a bit reaching but it's Newport. Otherwise, I will actually be back for brunch as the menu looks promising. We just stopped in for drinks and it seemed a majority of groups were there for drinks. Tip- if you take a Lyft you get 5%off your tab. I recommend as parking is really stiff so you will have to pay for valet which is $10.

It's fine...it's okay...nothing more, nothing less.Went here for OC restaurant week. The parking lot seemed to be free from valet that night but I parked about a block away b/c I didn't realize this. Took awhile to get anyone to notice us so we could be seated. The seating is mainly high tops or big booths but the booths are spacious enough for plus sized people. The vibe seemed to be very "finance bro" but that was fine. Decor was cute. Lots of tv's playing sports on the wall. The food was just okay though. We really liked the crispy rice tuna rolls. The steak with peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, and veggies was bland. The steak had no flavor to it, even with the sauce. The veggies consisted of two skinny carrots and one sprig of broccolini, and the potatoes were also flavorless. We had the banana bread ice cream concoction for dessert. It was already half melted when served and tasted a little burnt. Staff was friendly but barely came by. I sat with an empty coke glass for half the meal. We had to ask for water twice. Our main waiter was taking our desert order when another boy brought our mains and our waiter just wandered off. And then, the computer check thingy started at 20% tip and went up from there. I won't come back here as I don't think the price is worth it for the food.

Came for happy hour with some of my tech bros and we had some apps and drinks. We tried the nachos, crispy rice spicy tuna, calamari, and some mai tais. The service was fast and friendly with a smile. There was a large party of people that were fresh off their yacht and getting blasted. It was a good vibe for a Monday afternoon. And the coconut shrimp were crunchy and sweet. Drooling rn

My friend & I were recommended this restaurant by a server on our brunch cruise one Sunday afternoon. We came in all boozed up, excited to stay out of the summer heat, & to snack on some good eats. The restaurant has a nice ambiance. It was lively, but not annoying so. It was well furnished, and smelled amazing. They were burning a candle at the host's desk. I wish I knew what scent it was. We were assigned a very nice young lady to be our server. My friend & I ordered birria nachos to share, with the condiments on the side. She ordered an alcoholic drink I don't remember & I had water.The seats were super comfortable. I was reclined back, fighting to stay awake. Our food came out quick, and it was delicious! The birria was flavorful & juicy. The customer service was lovely. Our server kept checking in on us making sure we were attended to. The only complaint I had was the restroom was not the cleanest, surprisingly. The stalls were very unkempt. There was a candle burning inside here as well and it smelled so good. I took a picture of it and was luckily able to find it at Target! I most definitely will be purchasing. All in all, I would come back here if I'm in the area. It was a good time.

This place is a whole vibe! We came here around 12pm on Sunday, not too busy. We sat outside and the ambiance was perfect. Our server was sweet and attentive. We ordered the spicy tuna on crispy rice, Philly cheesesteak, and steak wedge salad. Everything was seriously so delicious and plated beautifully! I will be coming back here again. We had a wonderful experience.

On Halloween night I was invited to happy hour at the Newport Beach Whaler, which served up a hauntingly fun experience. My crew came dressed as pirates and we managed to snag the spot closest to the fire display while we sipped on cocktails. The waitress was on theme, dressed in an incredible gown for Lydia from Beetlejuice, a whole slew of characters dragged themselves through the door as the evening picked up, transforming the bar to a raging party scene. The PCH painkiller cocktail was sweet and deceptively strong, just right for a Halloween night out in Newport Beach.

George is the BEST BUSSER ON THE BLOCK!!!! he deserves a raise... someone promote him right now!!!!!!!

This place is awesome. Came in with my girlfriend and sat at the bar for Happy Hour. Legit Happy Hour with amazing food and drinks. Wow. Seriously I was shocked at the portions. Huge portions. Didn't even finish all three of our apps. But they were all amazing. CALAMARI. Pretty bomb not gonna lie. Perfect texture, with great breading and the Chipotle Aioli and Jalapenos on it. Super good. NACHOS. Very big dish. Great shredded beef and they don't skimp on the toppings. Loved it. Super hot too. COCONUT SHRIMP. Our favorite. So good. Crispy, perfect dipping sauce and amazing slaw that comes with it. Again very big portion! Drinks were also great. My girlfriend and I both got the Sangria. Not too sweet but just right. Service was also amazing. Love the ambiance and vibe here. Clean bar with plenty of seating.

Excellent service, went for happy hour. My margarita was mostly ice so I asked for no ice and the glass is half full why not just add extra mixer?. $35 per person for happy hour. Welcome to Newport beach.

Best bar food! Get the Philly cheesesteak or the spicy tuna on crispy rice And best manager ever! We love Miguel.