ARC Butcher & Baker

This is a local, upscale yet casual dining! We got here at 1pm and saw a couple other parties seated in the outside patio. Soon after we were seated high top inside the restaurant, the outside dining areas filled rather quickly with families, couples and friends for a late lunch affair. Upon entering we were greeted by Sara who sat us down in own choice area seating located inside the restaurant. She asked if this was our first time to dine here and we said "yes." She mentioned that much of the menu items are meant to be shared. Throughout the course of our dining experience, she came to check-in on us, and our table was bussed often.Before I ordered I went to the all gender restroom to wash my hands. The other restroom was occupied. While the restroom I used was oddly shaped, cramped , and dark...it was fully stocked.For starters, we ordered the crab cakes from the nibble and bites. It came as a couple of "meatball sized" breaded & served over horizontally thin sliced asparagus, which was novel! Loved the texture and flavors though I will agree with my companion that it was on the salty side.My companion ordered the Summer Seltzer and all I can tell you is that he demolished it before we finished eating...it hit him later and he didn't realize that "aperitif " is a light and yet still has alcohol. Personally, I ate the sliced cucumber that came in the drink! Refreshing indeed!!From the snack side of the menu, we ordered the bruschetta. Beautiful presentation with three slices cut in half doused with so much flavor, though i must say and my companion agrees that it was just a tad bit on the acidic side. Other than that...the crunch, the flavors all meld into this symphony of flavors.My companion ordered the tuna melt, I took a bite of it and it was good. He enjoyed his sandwich. Serving size was usual.I ordered the Grilled Shrimp salad. Shrimp was fresh. The flavors were phenomenal and serving size is perfect for one person.Would love to return with entire family to try out other items on the menu. If you are in Newport Beach and looking to give your tastebuds a kick start, this place is a must try!Paid parking on street and parking lot across the restaurant. Make sure you read all the signs so you don't get towed.

Arc Butcher & Baker is a true gem! From the moment you walk in, you know you're in for a treat. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a modern, rustic touch that makes it feel cozy yet sophisticated - perfect for a client meeting or just a casual hangout.The food here is nothing short of incredible. The quality and freshness of every dish stand out, and you can tell they put a lot of thought into each menu item. The Deviled Eggs are SO good...but the Grilled Shrimp Salad and their Tacos are even better! We tried the steak, shortrib and shrimp taco - I would definitely get all of them again.The staff here is attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. Arc Butcher & Baker is a standout in the area, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! Highly recommend.

Love this cute little hidden Gem in New Port!The bread they use for sandwiches cant be any better! Every bite of the steak sandwich is a spread of joy in your mouth! Service is fantastic too! They have nice salad menu as well! Only 5 minutes walk to the beach and this heaven wont make you regret at all! Loved it and will be my usu!

Recently came here for a date night and we had a lovely experience. We started with the fried olives and lamb empanadas. Both were fantastic and easily shared between 2 people. For my main dish, I got the sirloin with charred Brussels and Mac n cheese to share. The sirloin was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The Mac n cheese was the perfect addition!

Is our second time at this place and every time is amazing. The food is outstanding, the service is on point and the ambiance is charming, cozy and sophisticated. We highly recommend. Our kids liked the menu. So I would say kids will eat fine if they are not picky eaters.

I've been to Arc for dinner, drinks, and brunch and have always had a great experience. The outdoor dining area is cozy and warm, even when it's cooler outside. The food is tasty and I love that most is meant to be shared--more for me to try!

Ambiance: Loved loved loved the ambiance! We had a reservation for 6:30pm on a Tuesday, and we decided to sit in the patio area. It was so quaint and cozy, decorated with Christmas decorations. They had heaters too since it was a cold night. Service: Service was great! Megan (not sure if that's the correct spelling) was an awesome server! Quick and attentive! Even nice enough to switch out the wine that my boyfriend ordered since he didn't like his first choice. Food: The arugula salad was bomb. We opted to add chicken to it, and we demolished it. We also ordered the garlic meatballs, but I was kind of disappointed in how they tasted. All the reviews seemed to hype them up, but when we got ours, they were really hard on the outside and dry in the inside. The sauce it came with though, was good.

First time coming to this location and thankfully the food is just as phenomenal! Their quality is excellent! We love the wedge salad (that bacon with it is amazing), the short rib flat bread (tasty) and the Mac and cheese was good but not the best. The way they prepare their meats is very tasty! The other location we have had their burger, taco and steak. For the price there is a good amount of food and the flavor is great. The drinks are always good- pretty much what you want you'll get. We been to the other location in Costa Mesa more and they always been exceptional with service. I slightly prefer their service compared to the Newport location. It could be cause it's Newport.. This location is smaller but they do a great job with maximizing space and the vibe. The vibe is better in the Costa Mesa location inside- meaning more room, at least it feels like it. There is street parking you most likely have to pay for unless you get lucky with other areas. Great spot, great food but I give a slight edge to other location for sure. But you'll have a good time here as well just depends what your priorities are.

Surprise!! Happened upon this place because it was close to where we parked! What a find @arcbutcherbaker This place was AMAZING!! A cute little place off a side road. I would love to come back and try everything on this menu including the special steak Bfast burrito. This is a sharing plate place and everthing is made in house. Service is attentive and knowledgeable. A nice glass of rose matched well with the chopped salad. I could eat this as a meal- chopped lettuce, chicken, olives, Fresno peppers, cheese, and almond dust with a light dressing. Scottie's homemade chicken nuggets had an almost sweet coating and paired well with the honey horseradish mustard sauce. The tart was a HUGE flatbread with gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, and lardons. The classic breakfast was basics done well. The roast chicken was a feast worth the wait. I would HIGHLY recommend this place.

Delicious food and wonderful service! Our favorite was the bass and halibut which were so tender and cooked perfectly.