28 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.“

“I won't get tired of thanking Financial Analyst-Benjah Raphael for what he did for me, you take people's problem as your problem, thank you for making much money for me. If others would learn from you then this world would be a better place. Please if you want a genuine account manager who can genuinely trade for you and make lots of money for you then contact Financial Analyst-Benjah Raphael“

“Great place to chill by the beach. Had the meatball sandwich. The meatballs were on Hawaiian rolls which tasted fantastic. Only complaint is its not enough, especially when it tastes that good.
Service was.as expected, bar is very welcoming as it's always been. The back patio was comfortable setting, benches etc. Come for some good food, especially if you want drinks.“

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

“10/10 would watch ANY LIVE SPORTS EVENT here again! 🏀 Austin and Gina were absolutely superstars, they deserve an MVP award for handling so many people and being super friendly and customer service orientated! This was my first time in a sports bar in a longggg time and they made our group of 3 felt so at home as if we were regulars. The environment is that of welcoming with people cheering, shouting, talking, laughter all around. The service was quick and the specials were really budget friendly and bang for your buck! Thanks again for the great experience! Glad we got to saw the historic Knicks run at your establishment 🙏“

“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!“

“Food was absolutely delicious“

“I love Hurricanes. The best food and atmosphere“

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

“Shoutout to Gilbert! He’s the best waiter here. He takes care of us from start to end. Since he provides us with exceptional service we come to Spoons weekly.

Absolutely love their chicken tequila pasta and their chicken Cesar salad. 10/10 would recommend. Will be back!“

“Perfect place to hang and catch up“

“good food good music good sound system👍“

“Walking distance to the house!“

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

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

“muy buen servicio celeste es muy buena bartender“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I have literally passed this place driving up and down up and down Beach Blvd for the last six years lol. Thanks to a very fortunate expertly timed chance encounter with a VALPAK coupon mailer, I was able to find the perfect advertisement that drew me in tonight! Soo soo happy I finally had a chance to try this place :) needed a spot to meet up and have dinner with my cousin and this place perfectly fit the bill tonight. Very warm, nice, genuine servers and ambience, everyone who interacted with us was very accommodating, attentive, helpful and kind.
Excellent service really makes a difference, and we appreciate you. Food was very good, and the great variety of sauces was a plus too. My palate is still dancing with the lingering deliciousness of the garlic sauce hahah. Thank you for offering the dining special, my cousin really enjoyed it and said this place hit the spot, and we will definitely be back!!!“

“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.“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5

I had an unexpectedly great time at Hobie’s Bar & Grill in the Anaheim airport. I stopped in on my way back from NAMM 2026 and ended up watching the NFC Championship at the bar. The atmosphere was lively, the service was excellent, and the food really hit the spot.

Highly recommend the BLT with avocado—simple, fresh, and way better than your typical airport meal.

The older gentleman bartending that evening was a total class act. Friendly, entertaining, and clearly takes pride in what he does. He made the whole experience even better.

If you’re passing through the Anaheim airport, definitely give Hobie’s a try. I’ll be back next time I’m in town.“