The Alley Restaurant & Bar

Lively place on a Friday night. Gives a very neighborhood vibe. Reminded me of my hometown places in Fairport NY, oddly enough. Fairly loud but we could still talk. Nice variety of meals.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

While vacationing in Newport our family was looking for a place to eat for dinner and came across this spot with it being less than a mile from our hotel. First off when we arrived it had maybe 4 tables occupied so it was nice to have no wait. The restaurant itself had a cool vibe and the menus are a nice touch as well. The first thing we ordered was Chicken strips and fries, and let me just say these were the WORST ones I've ever had. The were so over cooked/old they were not edible. I'm not one to usually return food but it was BAD. The server gave us a new plate and they were much better after that but for how much they charged the portion was laughable. The rest of our food was okay, but nothing to write home about. If your looking for good quality food this is not the spot. Disappointed and will not be back..

Had the prime rib special on Thursday. Good, but not as good as the ribs special on Mondays.

Wish we had a pub that served continental plates in Long Beach! Family pub. Good bar. Decent meals. Friendly staff. Love the rotating daily specials too.

Food was excellent. Tuesday tri-tip special & a hamburger. Both cooked perfect. A little noisy in the bar area, but expected to be such.

Okay food at best, service okay, atmosphere is nice.. would not come back.

Visited The Alley Restaurant & Bar in Newport Beach and loved the experience—great food, big portions, and solid drinks in a casual, friendly setting. The prime rib sandwich was exceptional, ribs were tender, and cocktails like the Salty Pear Martini really stood out. The staff—particularly our bartender Stanton—were helpful, personal, and attentive.

Service was prompt and the restaurant atmosphere felt approachable and lively, perfect for meeting friends or grabbing a hearty meal after a beach day. Just be aware that parking can be tight and it’s best to come with a relaxed vibe in mind.

We always love coming to The Alley, always consistent food, drinks, and service! Please send our compliments to the chef and servers!

Good food, service and it continues to satisfy.. bar level can get really noisy but that is expected

This place is our favorite for their clam & seafood chowders...depending on the availability of the seafood. Both are exceptional and well worth the trip, just for that...Friday and Saturdays only. Not always available. I never order from the menu and always enjoy ordering from the specials board. The chefs are the stars here and have us coming back weekly! Not to mention the bar is tagged with the line...heaviest pour on the shore!

Our server Joanie is our fave!! Absolutely wonderful, kind, patient while we “girls” lollygag the evening away. Always a treat to be at The Alley!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

We love The Alley! Service is always consistently friendly and attentive The food is always great, but we go knowing what to expect given that it's a bar atmosphere. We have yet to try the weekend brunch, that'll change soon ;) Always a satisfying meal at The Alley!

Good for dive bar experience...bad for anything else. Food was okay, wish I would have gone somewhere else for Mother's Day. They didn't have enough servers for the amount of people there, things came out wrong and we weren't taken care of in a timely manner. I was embarrassed to have chosen this place.

Was there for brunch on Mothers Day with my daughter. Had bottomless mimosas and Eggs Benedict and their unbelievable artichoke! Don't miss that! Service was superb. Our waitress never missed a beat!!

The food and drinks here are great. Come check it out for yourself.