The Alley Restaurant

4.9 (403)

$30 and under

American

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

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The Alley Restaurant

4.9

$30 and under

American

Newport Beach

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2 people

20 Sept 2026

19:00

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Good for special occasions

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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Fri 16:30–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
Phone number
(949) 646-9126
Website
https://thealleynewportbeach.com/
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
4501 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663-2617
Area
Newport Beach
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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House SaladUS$10.00
"From Scratch" Soup
Available in Cup | bowl
Steakhouse SaladUS$24.00
chateau steak | bleu cheese crumbles | avocado | tomato | onion | balsamic drizzle | bleu dressing
Wedge SaladUS$14.00
bacon | tomato | bleu
Shrimp CaesarUS$22.00
grilled romaine | parmesan | bacon
ArtichokeUS$16.00
lemon pepper | steamed & charred

Entrées

Fish and ChipsUS$19.00
ling cod | with fries
Seared Ahi WrapUS$19.00
seared ahi | julienned veggies | avo | soy drizzle
Pan Fried SalmonUS$23.00
with one side
Shrimp Cappelini PastaUS$22.00
san marzano tomato | fresh basil
SanddabsUS$19.00
lemon butter caper | with one side
Calamari AlmondineUS$17.00
with one side
Ahi BurgerUS$20.00
panko crusted | chipotle aioli | with one side
Alley BurgerUS$17.00
angus | cheddar | Ito | with one side
Prime Rib SandwichUS$19.00
horseradish sauce | gruyere | with one side
Patty MeltUS$16.00
cheddar | grilled onion | 1000 | with one side
Albacore MeltUS$16.00
with one side
Bar ClubUS$16.00
bacon | avo | ranch | chicken breast | cheddar
Monte CristoUS$16.00
ham | gruyere | deep fried | preserves
ComboUS$17.00
prime rib | bar club | albacore melt with soup or salad (house/caesar)

Lunch Sides

French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Cole Slaw
Fruit Salad

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Alley Restaurant.

4.9

(403)

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Best Value
South Orange County
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Alley Restaurant offers a lively atmosphere with consistently "great food and wonderful service." Despite the energetic ambiance, it's perfect for celebrations with standout dishes like bacon-wrapped filet and Cajun chicken pasta. Known for its "exceptional" Monday night ribs and martinis, it's a favorite for many locals.

403 Reviews

T
Tina Gold
Orange County82 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was baby back rib night and all four of us had it. It was cooked to perfection and the ribs were meaty and just fell off the bone. Topped it off with cheesecake which was very good as well. It was the first time we came for dinner as we usually come for lunch. Definitely worth the 30 minute drive
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Ron
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent service outstanding will kept going back , worth every penny
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Karyn Gold
Orange County15 reviews
2.0
Dined on 7 September 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
A hang out for middle-aged and older drinkers. Not a place to go for a nice, quiet meal. Very chaotic. The food was okay, but the noise level was so obnoxious that we couldn't enjoy our meal. That was the first and the last visit.
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Dawn
Orange County10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a wonderful dinner and celebrated our anniversary. Everything was perfect aside from one very loud patron who we just laughed about. Great food and wonderful service consistently.
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Christina Gold
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Dinner at the Alley for my birthday. Got the Steak Diane , cooked perfectly and Brandy sauce was amazing. My partner got the Cajun Chicken pasta, which looked amazing and tasted really good. Waitress was great with refilling drinks and checking in with our table. The only thing I didnt like is the noise level is loud bc there's a bar next to the restaurant dining tables, which you had to talk louder to hear other people talking. Other than that , would definitely come back as I want to try their other dishes.
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Crystal
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My BFF and I came to celebrate my birthday and to sum it up, she described it as “ our new place” I couldn’t agree more! Service, food, atmosphere all outstanding!
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David
Orange County8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant is very loud, even at the back. My wife loves the calamari almandine, and it was very good. I had their 10 oz. bacon wrapped filet. I would prefer to get a smaller steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and tasted very good. However, the tenderness did not, for me, seem like a filet. All else was very good.
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Rob Gold
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stephanie is the best! Her vivacious attitude, and contagious smile made our evening
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Susan Gold
Orange County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was AMAZING!! We will ask for her again!
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Rene Gold
Las Vegas100 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ribs always good and martini Monday is the best! We're regulars.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pub, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00 Fri 16:30–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
Phone number
(949) 646-9126
Website
https://thealleynewportbeach.com/
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
4501 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663-2617
Area
Newport Beach
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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The Alley Restaurant

4.9

$30 and under

American

Newport Beach

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2 people

20 Sept 2026

19:00

The Alley Restaurant

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The Alley Restaurant

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Soups | Salads | Starters

House SaladUS$10.00

"From Scratch" Soup

Steakhouse SaladUS$24.00

Wedge SaladUS$14.00

Shrimp CaesarUS$22.00

ArtichokeUS$16.00

Entrées

Fish and ChipsUS$19.00

Seared Ahi WrapUS$19.00

Pan Fried SalmonUS$23.00

Shrimp Cappelini PastaUS$22.00

SanddabsUS$19.00

Calamari AlmondineUS$17.00

Ahi BurgerUS$20.00

Alley BurgerUS$17.00

Prime Rib SandwichUS$19.00

Patty MeltUS$16.00

Albacore MeltUS$16.00

Bar ClubUS$16.00

Monte CristoUS$16.00

ComboUS$17.00

Lunch Sides

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Cole Slaw

Fruit Salad

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