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The Alley Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA

The Alley Restaurant

4.8
4.8
299 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Serving fine pub cuisine for over 25 years The Alley Restaurant & Bar in Newport Beach is where locals love dining and lounging. Lovingly dubbed by our Alleycats as the "Best Pour by the Shore" for that last drink, The Alley has a late night reputation that is one of legend. See Less

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pub, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 646-9126
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Value

  • South Orange County

    Best Value

  • South Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Alley Restaurant offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with "always great service" and delicious comfort food. Guests appreciate the "best value in all of Orange County" and the creative daily specials. Though the bar can be lively, seating options ensure a pleasant experience for all.

299 Reviews
  1. Rene

    Las Vegas

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Monday night Bably Back Rib Special is the best!

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  2. Robert

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Alley was great as always. Went to dinner last night with a 6:15 reservation and got a nice booth. Shared the Prime Rib Dip and another got the Filet Tip Stroganoff and all was really good. Waitress was attentive, nice, and we had no problems all night. By the time we left the place was packed with everyone having a great time! We will be back soon.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of town guests

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  4. MARK

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The daily specials are affordable and served in a lovely dining room separate from the bar area.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking was easy, we were greeted by a very friendly hostess, we had an amazing salmon salad $22, and artichoke. Both were delicious. Service was excellent and everyone was so friendly. Highly recommend.

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  6. Rene

    Las Vegas

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Monday Night Spare Rib Special is always great! The meat was so tender it fell off the bone.

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  7. suzanne

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good meal. Mostly comfort food but tonight's fish was outstanding.

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  8. John

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelsey, our server, was friendly, competent and very kind. There was an older couple at a nearby table. It was obvious that the husband (assumed) had cognitive issues. His wife(assumed) took charge and ordered for them both. Kelsey, seemed to know them, perhaps regulars, and could not be kinder and in serving them. She even cleaned up a small food mess that the gentleman caused. She was never dismissive nor patronizing. She was simply kind. Brava!!!!

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  9. Marlene

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a local place and has been around forever. Food was subpar at best. The staff were very nice and service was good.

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  10. Darrel

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Hadn't been there in 25 years. Thought it so-so then, but went back for old time's sake. Glad we did. We had calamari steak and a filet mignon. Both were excellent and excellent bargains as well. I had the filet - 10 oz, tender, bacon-wrapped and perfectly cooked. My wife reported the generous piece of calamari among the best she's had. And our martinis! We did't go there especially for them, but they were Tanqueray as ordered - triple hookers! - $14 apiece, an amazing bargain. Service was slightly slow, but we had the martis to savor while we waited and enjoyed taking in the regulars seated near us.

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FAQs

The Alley Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. The Alley Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 646-9126.

The Alley Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Alley Restaurant

4501 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663-2617

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Pub, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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