The Alley Restaurant

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   Howard

   Orange County2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   The food was excellent. Large portions. Overbooked reservations and we had to wait in crowded bar. Service was slow Noise level, primarily from crowded bar area, made it very difficult to hear conversations in dining area.
   

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   Daniel VIP

   Los Angeles12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to enjoy what SoCal and in particular Newport Beach was all about in the 80's and 90's: laid back, fun, entertaining, loud and good wholesome food. We used to live in this part of Newport Beach when it was called Zooport and it brought back a lot of great memory. Service was great, waitress was in a great mood and joked around. Food was good, had the Alley Special, a pasta dish with beef filet on top. Very tasty. My partner had the trout. Very good as well. Best thing are the bar scene and the drinks: plentyful, stiff and affordable Definitely a place to go!
   

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   Rene VIP

   Las Vegas83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Monday rib night is great! Pam is a very good server.
   

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   Christine

   Los Angeles1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The worst experience we’ve ever had to the point where it was shocking. Our server was terrible and rude. Took over 40 minutes for her to come back and take our dinner order. Then to top it off, the steak was over cooked to the point where I could barely cut it. Way to ruin a Valentine’s dinner.
   

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   PatrickG

   Jackson Hole2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another outstanding meal with superior service! Can't wait till my next visit!
   

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   Rene VIP

   Las Vegas83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hostess and server were both great. It was a busy night, but hostess was able to get us a nice table and the server was very attentive. The Monday night rib special is a great deal, and the fact that it was martini Monday, made it even better.
   

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   Newcomer VIP

   Orange County18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Calamari appetizer and fresh fish of the day are always perfect!!!!
   

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   Tammy VIP

   Chicago26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The orange roughy was on special and WAS SOOOOOO GOOD! Perfectly prepared, generous portion and the french onion soup was awesome! Wonderful service and drinks to boot. Our new favorite spot!
   

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   Rene VIP

   Las Vegas83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time sitting outside with our dog. Food is always good. Our server Pam was great.
   

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    Jeanne

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is our favorite restaurant in Newport. Every meal we’ve enjoyed here has been superb and they make a good old fashioned. Tried the apple dumplings for the first time—delish! You just can’t go wrong at The Alley. Hardest thing is deciding which entree to select because you each will be awesome. Good vibe, wait staff is always very attentive.
    

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