29 Best Bar & Grill near Newport Beach

“Love it for the great live music on Saturday nights. So Underrated for a great place to hear live bands!! Nice, friendly people“

“Good stuff good stuff goo“

“If you're looking for a true Newport Beach classic, Cassidy's Bar & Grill is one of those places that absolutely deserves a visit. Whether you're stopping in after a day at the beach, bar hopping through the Peninsula, or just looking for a place with great people and cold beer, Cassidy's delivers every single time.

One of the first things you'll notice is how professional and hardworking the security staff is. Tai, Will, Troy, and Saed do an incredible job keeping the place safe and making sure everyone has a good time. They're respectful, approachable, and always on top of things, but here's a friendly piece of advice... don't screw with them. They're there to keep the atmosphere fun for everyone, and they do that job exceptionally well.

The bartenders are just as awesome. Both Dereks and Brian have always treated me like family. They're fast, friendly, know how to keep the drinks flowing, and somehow remember faces even after a packed weekend. Great bartenders can make or break a neighborhood bar, and these guys are a huge reason Cassidy's has built such a loyal following over the years.

And let's talk about the food.

The burgers are seriously underrated. They're exactly what you'd hope for after a few beers, fresh, juicy, cooked right, and absolutely hit the spot. Whether you're grabbing lunch or trying to recover from a long night out, you won't leave disappointed. Voted best in all of Orange County multiple times, dont forget the sauce!

What really makes Cassidy's special, though, is the atmosphere. It's one of those rare bars where locals, visitors, regulars, and first timers all seem to fit right in. The conversations come easy, the staff makes you feel welcome, and every visit has the potential to become another great story.

As the founder of Beerslut, I can honestly say places like Cassidy's have inspired a lot of our blog stories and even some of our clothing designs just like Beachball & Baja Sharkies. It's a genuine neighborhood bar with personality, history, and the kind of authentic Newport Beach character that's becoming harder to find.
Its honestly my absolute favorite for a plethora of reasons.

If you're in Newport Beach and want to experience a real local institution dive bar instead of just another trendy spot, put Cassidy's Bar & Grill at the top of your list.“

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“A nice casual sports bar atmosphere to get drinks and food including pizza. The side windows open, so in nice weather you can get fresh air. We had pizza, mojitos. One pizza came with culliflower crust to satisfy a no gluten need. A nice experience just a few blocks from our vacation rental beach house.“

“Amazing food and amazing service.“

“Food is low key amazing. I had no idea. They serve late as well. The bartenders are on it. The food though...the food is exceptional. It's better than high end restaurants at a cost that seems like a steal. Come and enjoy the drinks with beautiful bartenders but leave with their food.“

“love this spot ! Music, food ,& the service is awesome 👌 Will be back !“

“The service was great and the staff was friendly. The band that played was awesome (Muffler). The food was good, and the prices were fair. However the big screen TV's could use an upgrade. It would not be my first choice to go watch a game as the TV's were old and the picture quality was pretty bad. If they upgrade the TV's I would upgrade my rating.“

“Got to meet the one and only Bruno and let me say he makes the experience worthwhile. He has huge muscles, a big smile, and cute little ears.

The pretzel is the way to go for starters it’s HUGE. And then balance it off with a burger and you’re golden.
The TV’s are right by the booths which is so awesome haven’t seen too many places do that.

If you want to meet a gorgeous dog/owner (Bruno) and have an overall great sports bar experience by the beach this is the place!“

“I love Hurricanes. The best food and atmosphere“

“Food was absolutely delicious“

“We were very pleased with our dinner at Spoons in Santa Ana. The food was great; very flavorful, and generously portioned. Sometimes I think some of the best foods come from bars & grills. The tequila pasta was the standout amongst the other dishes; chicken philly & enchiladas. Our waiter took very good care of us and the reasonable prices were a bonus.“

“Great live music, wonderful bartenders, low key atmosphere!!!“

“Perfect place to hang and catch up“

“Love love love. Owners are super nice, prices are reasonable. I love everything I’ve ordered. I eat almost every daily special, except for Friday’s fish taco special because I don’t like fish. Otherwise, I’ve had so many of their menu items and even some of there specialty foods they randomly make in small batches that they sell as ready-to-go (like their homemade potato salad). Love it!!!

Vegetarian options: They have options like their garden burger, potato salad, regular fries and onion rings. There may be more options but those are the ones I know.

Parking: Parking lot is paid, but if you get free monthly parking because you work in the buildings next door then it’s great, because there is plenty of parking, it’s just a bit confusing.
Entry and exit are one-way. When you enter you go only through the C & D sections, & you have to keep turning left to keep going up the levels. If you ever turn right on any level toward the exit sign you’ll be forced to keep going through the A & B sections downward until you exit and have to start over.

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s on the ground floor right by the parking lot. It looks like there should be no issue for wheelchair users to access. No ramp necessary for entry as there are no steps.“

“good food good music good sound system👍“

“Walking distance to the house!“

“muy buen servicio celeste es muy buena bartender“

“Nice atmosphere and good service, friendly staff and great food. The drinks are also great“

“LOVE the GOAT‼️♥️ 1st place I headed on my last day to begin my RETIREMENT‼️ Life is good‼️😃“

“We stayed at the Hilton in Costa Mesa and had coupons for complimentary Continental breakfast 2 mornings. The first morning we upgraded to hot buffet breakfast that included scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, oatmeal. The eggs were powered, the sausage tasted like cardboard and bacon was so-so. The oatmeal was homemade and was good! This breakfast cost $18.00 + tax. The second morning we ordered off the menu and was better choices getting fresh cooked food. My wife had omelet with hash browns and toast and I had eggs Benedict with hashbrowns and tomato slice and coffee. We both enjoyed these menu options!“

“Fun and relaxing! Good atmosphere with excellent vibes.“

“The place where you find everything in one because you deserve it, music, food, drinks, pool tables, among others El Paraíso PlaceRestaurant and Bar, Mexican Cantina, a safe and accommodating place where you can enjoy good times with family and friends, memorable memories that you will never forget, the atmosphere and the attention will surprise you, open every day until 2:00 amThe place where you find everything in one because you deserve it, music, food, drinks, pool tables, among others El Paraíso Place Restaurant and Bar, Mexican Cantina, a safe and accommodating place where you can enjoy good times with family and friends, memories memorable that you will never forget, the atmosphere and the attention will surprise you, open every day until 2:00 am.“

“Great food, friendly staff and very inviting atmosphere.“

“Awesome pub on campus. Great bar food such as burgers, “stoner” fries with carne asada, nachos etc.. great kombucha beer options on tap as well as ciders.. also huge beer selection as well.
Great place to get together with friends or have some food and study. Bartenders are really nice.“

“So happy to say after a poor first experience we returned yesterday to have the Sunday roast. Have to say it was one of the best roasts I’ve ever had. Food was piping hot, meats were all tender and roasties to die for. Service was excellent and would now happily return.“

“We ordered the shrimp/chicken/steak plate to go, with an extra side of veggies. The food is good! Everything was flavorful, cooked perfectly, and seasoned just right. No heavy oil flavors as we’ve had with similar restaurants. My husband and I shared the order, and we have plenty left over for another meal. Our order was ready on time and the staff were helpful.“

“Our lunch meeting today was fabulous! Great service & great food. Thank you!“