A+O Restaurant | Bar

The lobster roll was fresh and delicious. Definitely the highlight of the meal. The guacamole and chips were just okay, nothing special. The staff was friendly, and the setting is beautiful, with a lovely view overlooking the marina.

Recently had brunch with a party of six. Two people ran about 45 min behind, but our server was patient and kept our drinks poured and appetizers coming till they arrived. For appetizers, we had two different chicken wing flavors, and both were so delicious! One was a garlic flavor and the other was a sweet & spicy Asian inspired flavor. I'd definitely come back just for the wings, except that everything else we got was delicious as well! I ordered chicken & waffles and let me tell you how amazing this dish was! It was so beautifully presented with so many different flavors and textures in a larhe wooden board! I was so happy with my choice! Everything on my board was absolutely delicious and so creative! It was a work of culinary art! My husband ordered a burger, which he raved about. Everyone else ordered a variety of dishes, which they were also very pleased with. The servers were extremely professional, courteous and attentive. We can't wait to come back for more enjoyable meals! The atmosphere was peaceful and family-oriented. There were no rowdy drunk brunch crowds at all. Everyone in there were friendky country loving patriots. ❤️ 🇺🇸

We were celebrating my daughter’s college graduation. Our party of 7 included my 4 year old, we arrived and first great experience was the friendliness of the valet attendants, right away opened the door for my wife and kids as well as for me and guided us in the right direction to the restaurant. Since the restaurant is in the “Balboa Bay Resort” we walk into the lobby to be greeted with a smile by concierge desk which also were kind enough to continue guiding us to the restaurant. Once at the restaurant our host Josh was amazing offered either inside or patio seating, we chose patio which has fire pit and amazing marina yacht views. Our server Patrick took really good care of us from start to finish. Our appetizers clam chowder, crab dip, and our main dishes were Chilean Sea Bass, Pasta, Sandwich, and chicken tenders for my little one. Food was delicious and plentiful. Overall will be coming back and recommending it to my friends and family. Thank you

I went to this restaurant with two friends. Two of us ordered the steak salad, and we both got sick almost immediately afterward with the exact same symptoms. My symptoms lasted until the next morning. I called the restaurant to speak with a manager and left a message simply to raise a concern, hoping they’d make sure no one else gets served the same dish. No one ever returned my call, which shows a serious lack of care or accountability. Beyond that, the service was very slow, and the food wasn’t even worth the wait. The steak was overly salty and just not good. I will never go back. Very disappointed.

The actual restaurant and location of the restaurant is amazing. Great views. Took at least 45 mins to get our order. Food was not good it was too salty would not go there for food again.

I like how this place keeps parking, serving simple and effective. Instead of going to places that have rooftop bar, make parking complicated, put price on the tables, I would recommend going to A+O which makes everything easier adding to a great experience. Only recommendation I would give is: I once saw a group of girls, walking a dog through the restaurant. Even if it's a service dog, it's clearly unhealthy and unhygienic to let a dog walk through the restaurant like that. They should have been on patio and should have been informed to go via the patio. As someone that has a pet, I would have done that. People lack common sense these days and you folks need to enforce common sense as it's not common anymore.

Visited on a Tuesday afternoon for a birthday celebration. It was a little chilly outside but they have heaters. This is perfect option for a summer day to enjoy the Marina. I had the Mac and cheese which was outstanding. The hamburger was also good. But the Mac and 🧀 again was very cheesy and very good you have to try it 😋

My server was so slow. Took 2 hours to have dinner. I ordered scallops. I got to my second one and thought oh my word this is bitter! Eventually found the server and let them know my scallop was burnt black. Getting service was really hard.

Fourth of July fireworks could be seen from three different directions as you dine on the patio... The entertainment was really spectacular, Galo played all of our favorite songs.. throughout our entire dinner... ( we literally would come back just to hear him play) Our waiter dylan took great care of us ... the food was very nice however, it being the Fourth of July they were very busy so the service lacked just a little bit.. But you honestly cannot beat those great summer nights in the harbor.. plenty of heaters very dog friendly... Very nice size bar ....

Such a beautiful night great ambiance with fireplace live music The cocktails, steaks are delicious The waitress is super nice and friendly Overall great service We really enjoyed the night!

A+O is a beautiful restaurant within the Balboa Bay Resort. You do not need to be a hotel guest to come to the restaurant. They offer valet and self parking too (the restaurant even validates)! They have a beautiful bar with TVs, a large interior space and a gorgeous outdoor patio that sits right near the boats and yachts in the bay. There are spectacular sunsets in the evenings. Their patio also features some cool fire pit areas which is a great touch! They have a great food, drink and dessert menu. Looking forward to coming back soon!

4 of us came here for dinner last Friday just in time for the perfect sunset. The marina views were amazing, especially from the outdoor patio where yachts pass by and fire pits flicker as the sun dips below the horizon. They have a couple of TVs indoors. Service was very good overall given that our lovely server seemed like the only one working that evening. When it comes to the food, the flavors were on point - I opted for something on the lighter side Ahi Tuna Poke and it was very good. I would order that again. Hubs ordered the A+O Burger with a side of Asparagus, Namaste Bowl and Steak Salad for the other couple.

The ambience on the deck was fun, lively and the view of the yachts was incredible. The service was excellent (thank you, Phillip, for your help). Our food was delicious and we ate every crumb of every entree. The jidori chicken was my favorite! We will be back!!!

Great weather, great service provided by Natasha our waitress, great recommendation of cocktails and food entrees. This marina waterfront hotel restaurant was amazing. From the valet to the service. I had the smoked flavored BBQ platter, wifey had the steak frites. All tasted great. I indulge into the expresso martinis while ending the night with a smokey whistle pig old fashioned and live musical entertainment as the sun set. I'm sorry we we're hungry and forgot to snap photos. Next time

The view from A&O restaurant is just wonderful on a beautiful day. The food was also pretty good. We started with the tuna sashimi (which was steller)! I just wish there were a few more pieces of fish on the plate. We then shared the club sandwich. This was also pretty good but needed more aioli or some dijon mustard. The green goddess aioli was oddly bland and made the overall sandwich bland. The fries were on point. Apparently they have live music Wed-Sat nights and on Sun afternoons so we'd like to come back for that. Service was just okay. All the servers that day and the host had a really strange affect and weren't very friendly. Maybe it was an off day?

Great ambiance with good views of the water and parked boats. Beautiful food presentation. Fast and good service! Their food is delicious and they serve good coffee! I wish I tried their pastries. Best to make reservations. This is located inside the Balboa bay club and you can get validation for valet service.

A+O is one of my favorite spots in newport. Food is so good and the view by the water is so peaceful. I highly recommend the burger, fish tacos, Caesar salad + crab tacos. The best part is Deanna and Jonathan!! The best service and always amazing to see them! Don't forget they're dog friendly :)

Came in with a large group after the Newport Beach wine festival. The restaurant was able to accommodate us as a walk in. Drinks were delicious! I ordered the grilled octopus and it was a huge disappointment. It was tough and chewy. I haven't really had bad octopus until now. It also didn't look grilled? It had some weird coating on it, again never had a grilled octopus with a seasoned coating on it. I only took a few bites. Would not recommend the octopus to anyone.

Not as impressed this time. Hubby says chicken and waffles are consistently good but at $8 per cup of plain coffee, I feel taken. Two breakfasts + 2 coffees for $72 seems a bit much. Coffee should be $5 max each - come on. My bacon was burnt and not great quality.

Missing one star because the servers seem mopey, and the bar needs cold beer and cold drinks. Otherwise, the view is excellent, the fish tacos are amazing.

We enjoyed a festive Christmas dinner with friends and colleagues at the restaurant. The lobby's exquisite holiday décor created a gorgeous atmosphere. Our hostess and server provided professional and friendly service. The diverse menu offered delicious dishes, all of which were exceptionally tasty. I highly recommend making reservations, especially during the holiday season, as the restaurant was quite busy. While I cannot comment on weekday or weekend traffic outside of the holidays, the service was prompt, friendly, and well-organized. This venue is ideal for holiday dinners and events such as the boat parade.

Finally a good restaurant with a great view with available inside or outside seating doesn't really matter the view of the docked yachts on the balboa harbor are so serene and calming. You can also book a private fire pit area for your party which will be good on colder evenings and they even provide blankets is needed, how cool is that. I love the food and the service was exceptionally good our waitress was very attentive and sweet. The full bar with a very knowledgeable bartender was the Cheri on top. Will definitely be back on our next stay at Balboa Bay Resort, they also have on site free valet parking just a good tip for the great service they provide is all you need.

Forgot to take pictures of the food but this place was great! My friend and I had a dog with us and we had reservations at another restaurant close by initially. The other place said that they would allow us to bring the dog to their patio via phone and they ended up changing their mind... so we needed dinner and gave A+O a call. They took us and sat us immediately on their beautiful patio that had great heaters. Lucious was so lovely and a fabulous server. He really made our night. The food was great and the valet is free for restaurant goers!!!

This restaurant is near the water and has a nice atmosphere, so it's a good place for dates and get-togethers. Service was a bit hit and miss when we were here. Our server barely checked in on us or refilled our water. It was quite unexpected for a nice restaurant like this. * Shrimp fettuccini 4/5 - This was a good shrimp pasta dish with a decent portion. There was a good amount of shrimps which I liked. The flavor was good with a bit of a spicy kick to it.

Fantastic location for a networking reception. Had fish tacos and wings that were pretty good. But the star attraction here is the patio overlooking the peninsula.

Dinner with a view. Party of 4 seated outside, couldn't feel the cold thanks to the heaters. Delicious food. Multiple food items ordered, everyone satisfied with their plate: Lobster Roll Prime NY Strip Chilean Sea Bass Fish Tacos Oreo Cheesecake Theres valet parking. Would recommend this restaurant to others.

First time here!! We ordered a couple of steak, tuna tartare, osso buco, and fries. The tuna tartare was yummy and fresh, as well as the chips that went with it. We also ordered the steak which was good and cooked per our preference. The osso buco was good as well, but I find it a little dry. I enjoyed the seasoned fries! Service was good. There was a live music when we went, which was a Saturday night. So the ambiance was cozy and lively. We were treated for this dinner so it was more special. We really enjoyed it and will surely be back!

I went to this restaurant with two friends. Two of us ordered the steak salad, and we both got sick almost immediately afterward with the exact same symptoms. My symptoms lasted until the next morning. I called the restaurant to speak with a manager and left a message simply to raise a concern, hoping they'd make sure no one else gets served the same dish. No one ever returned my call, which shows a serious lack of care or accountability. Beyond that, the service was very slow, and the food wasn't even worth the wait. The steak was overly salty and just not good. I will never go back. Very disappointed.

this place is located in the balboa bay resort, and the view from the patio was absolutely stunning. we ordered the avocado toast, which had such a unique flavor--i usually avoid ordering something i can make at home, but omg, it was delicious! i'm also a huge fan of chilaquiles, and this dish did not disappoint. the combination of amazing food and a breathtaking view made for an unforgettable dining experience.

Enjoyed a post dinner cocktail and dessert with my fiancé to celebrate the birthday. We always enjoy coming in and being served by our favorite wait staff, Liz, Deanna and Sonya. They're always so friendly and provide great service. I enjoyed one of the best espresso martinis in OC as well as the peach cobbler and chocolate layered cake. The peach had almost too much spices in it and was a little intense but the crumble on top was delightful. Would have been better enjoyed in the fall. The chocolate cake was divine and light and decadent at the same time. We even had the surprise pleasure of coming in on the Taylor swift summer concert series night. A great Friday night out.

I went here last night (last night of restaurant week) to try out the special menu! It was perfect. The 3-course meal I chose came with a Cesar salad, the 4oz filet with jumbo shrimp and a few potatoes and carrots. It also came with a vegan chocolate cake and a glass of champagne all for $60! Everything tasted perfect. The restaurant is located inside of Balboa Bay Resort and you can eat outside right on the water looking out at the boats. They have outside fire pits and warmers for colder nights. Will be back.

We had a great Christmas evening experience at the A&O Bar. Amber, our bartender and other staff took very good care of us. A&O is in the Balboa Bay Resort which has beautiful views of the Bay from its floor to ceiling windows. We started with the fresh baked focaccia which was accompanied by olive tapenade, house made ricotta, honey, lemon oil, & salt. Next we moved on to the delicious perfectly prepared A&O burger and a side of sauteed broccolini. Ever dish was perfectly prepared. A great restaurant to dine at in the Newport Beach/Balboa area.

A perfect Sunday brunch with girlfriends was the perfect way to end a weekend after my Niners victory Saturday evening. Sit back and relax. Basking in the sun and enjoying the beautiful view of the water. What can I say...perfection! I rolled the dice and passed on tacos and burgers for a salad once in my life and I SCORED! I had the sweet potato, lentil and beets salad with grilled jumbo shrimps. Sounds like a mouthful right...yes indeed. It was delicious and beautifully plated. Our server was very polite and provided amazing service to a table of demanding women with a smile. Check this gem out yourself. There's delicious food, beautiful views, great service and they have football lol! Indoor dinning has a full bar and multiple flat screens to keep you up to date with sports while you relax.

Came here for Sunday brunch since their Buffett was closed for a private event. This restaurant is in a hotel by the water and it was pretty crowded inside since it was raining. Something I noticed was how pricey the food was. Hot crab dip (5/5): The dip came out piping hot as it was super melty. It came with tortilla chips and the dip has plentiful of crab in it. Tuna Cevice (5/5): This was basically a poke nacho. The tuna chunks were big and flavorful with sweet shoyu. It was also mixed with avocado and onion. A+O Burger (4/5): Very typical burger. Not as flavorful as it should've and too many pickles, but that was on me. I should've said no pickles. Definitely a great place to go for a lunch at the beach.

Everything was perfect! We were 4 and checked in with Megan. She was professional and very personable. We had cocktails with Ruben at the bar while waiting 10 minutes for our table. True to the wait time, we were seated by Megan who was fun & funny! Our server was outstanding. Sitting on the patio was so enjoyable, I want to come back! Just a beautify setting. As for the food- 5 stars as well. We shared the crab dip, and focaccia. I would have liked a few more options for small bites, but what we had was tasty. The seared scallops were cooked perfectly, and I liked the puree. fish tacos were on point, battered but not greasy, the seafood fettuccini was very good as well. I didn't try the lobster roll, but my fiend loved it. All of the cocktails were fresh & unique- we really enjoyed them. kudos to the staff!

We were here with a group for a birthday, they were very accomodating with our party size. Food and drinks were delicious. Service was a little slow but it was a busy weekend. Great experience overall

Service & food was great! Porter was the best! He went above and beyond and we had such a fun evening! Our waitress was really nice and friendly too. Overall a great experience.

We live locally and visited A+O to celebrate our anniversary. What can I say: We had a 5 star experience! From the moment we walked through the door, we were well taken care of, and the entire service team was extremely accommodating and attentive. Live music (every Friday and Saturday night) was a bonus. The two girls singing were keeping the crowd engaged. From Joseph at the bar with drinks and bar snacks, to Alberto and Jesus taking care of us while we sat adjacent to the water's edge while dining, we were kept warm with a heater. We ordered the nigiri and fettuccini dish, and both were amazing! Highly recommended! Bonus was Manager Chris coming by our table twice throughout the evening to ensure we were completely satisfied. We will be back and bring friends and family! PS. The restaurant is located inside the beautiful Balboa Bay Club Hotel.

The food is awesome with great service and view of the boats in the bay. Fire pits outside make a romantic touch.

Another great Newport restaurant with a good view. Not all restaurants that boast views have good food/service. This one has them all. Our waitress was nice and timely. The food was tasty!! I highly recommend getting the lobster mac and cheese with your meal. I know it's on the appetizers, but we just asked to get it served with our entrées. I got a caesar salad with chicken. The chicken was a little bit on the drier side. That's honestly my only complaint. Next time, I might order the salad with shrimp instead. My BF got the fish of the day. I forgot what it was but it was great. It came with a delicious risotto and some wontons with crab on the side. It also had asaparagus which was citrus-y? Kinda a random flavor so he wasn't a fan of that part. Overall, the service and ambiance were great. Food was mostly great. We would definitely be back!

I made reservations for thanksgiving dinner for 4 (me and my 3 adult kids). I mentioned It was also special as It was the only time I would have my kids together since one Is in the military and the other two live far. I was asked what would I want for the soecial occasion and I said "only a dessert to share". 1. The two hostesses laughed and made jokes around me and my kids. I said if they could please meet my request. They laughed and one seating down said It wasn't happening. 2. I asked for water multiple times and neither one of us got It nor the waiter checked on us. However, the table next to us received check ups often. 3. I asked for the tables open to the fire pits that were not reserved nor occupied and we were placed at the exit of the terrace. I don't have the money to spend in a place like this. I surely make sure I treat my sons to experience something different we usually don't get to do often. We left very disappointed and mainly me. For such a special celebration we received the first and most horrible treatment anyone could have. Hope the management does get to train their staff better

Wonderful Sunday afternoon! Sat outside and Kenny (?) waited on us. He was very friendly and gave us good food/drink suggestions. I had a salad and my husband had the lobster roll. Both were very good. We ended up staying longer because a man started singing/playing guitar... he was fabulous!!!

What a wonderful day to come down to #newport to have a little dinner @aorestaurantandbar . Nice view and great lighting to chill and relax. Tried the handcraft fettuccine with shrimp and clams. Also had some sushi which were both amazing. The watermark drink was super delicious and I don't think I have had a mai tai like the one from here. Awesome place to bring your date and just relax.

Dined here for Sunday brunch and had a great time. The weather was nice so we opted for the outdoor table seating and had an amazing view of the water and boats. There is Leo open outdoor seating with fire pits. The inside was very spacious with bar seating. Our waitress was fun and friendly. The crab cakes tasted flavorful and was paired with a delicious sauce. I decided to try the A+O burger with their black bean patty and it was delicious! The caramelized onions and 1000 island dressing on it rattans amazing. What stood out to me was the brioche bun that was cooked to perfection and tested wonderful. My mom ordered the Caesar salad with salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly as well and tasted amazing- each bite full of the right blend of spices. The views here while dining unbeatable. There is complimentary valet parking for the restaurant at the resort. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves, the food, service, and the views. I am looking forward to returning for Sunday brunch!

Nice restaurant. The lobster mac and cheese has SO much lobster. The filet was great. Pretty location and view. Bar gets busy with a lot of regulars.

It wasn't what I expected at all! Their "view" is completely blocked by big yachts, so basically -NO- view of the water at all, and their food was so so... The staff are wonderful and friendly though!

Great spot!! The servers were fantastic! Our food and cocktails were all delicious. The patio is where to sit if you can!

Perfection plus the biew plus the vibe!!! 10/10 Highly recommended The food was yummy and healthy Service was beyond perfection

Great views from the outside area no matter where you sit! Food and cocktails are tasty and the service is great as well! Been here twice and definitely going to come back!

The view from our table was incredible!! There's a whole row of 10+ tables with the same view. The strawberry lemonade was the BEST I've ever had, amazing!! .... and I'm a HUGE lemonade girly because I can't drink soda. Service was perfect, our server Rachael checked in on us often and was cognizant about my nanas seafood and nut allergy. The food was decent... not the best.

3 came today for a 10 am brunch. The good.....beautiful view and complimentary valet The bad....food and service. I had such high hopes for this restaurant but the food and drinks were ultra processed. Coffee was burnt..I sent my cup back and the new cup was just as bad. My friends ordered a Bloody Mary and I was going to switch to that but was told it was spicy so when I requested a less spicy Bloody Mary I was told it was a prepared mix! Zing Zing! Don't charge $16 for something you can purchase at the supermarket. I expect a Bloody Mary to be prepared with fresh ingredients! When the food came it looked really good but everything was ultra processed. My eggs Benedict was not on an English muffin as advertised. The bread was very dense and greasy, not light and fluffy. The hollandaise sauce was definitely out of a box and fresh hollandaise is what makes Eggs Benedict. What else....the server dropped my friends bacon on the floor and I had to keep asking for water refills. My other friend did keep her coffee but no one ever came to refill her cup. This was a very expensive brunch for such low quality food.

Service was great. There was a little mix up with seating but they fixed it right away. They were not only attentive to us but to our pup. We loved that it was dog friendly. The weather was great and the view of the bay and boats was wonderful. Food was yummy, we got the salt and pepper shrimp to start and then the burger and the fish tacos for our entree and ended with an Oreo cheesecake. Delish!

Went there with my family for my bday celebration. Specifically put notes for "bday celebration" for reservation but since a like the server is not aware of it any at all. We also ordered the kid meal which includes appetizer and dessert, but only entry is serviced. And we still got charged for the same amount. We had to remind the server for dessert. Overall Disappointed.

This restaurant was the first destination for my friend's bachelorette party. We were the first to arrive and sat near the boats/harbor until the rest of the group arrived. Our table was situated in a more private area instead. My friend ordered the muy caliente margarita and I got a strawberry basil mocktail. At first, our server didn't let me order a mocktail until I saw the future bride order one, so one of my friends went with me to the bar so that I could get one for myself. With a different friend, I shared the crab Mac n cheese, tuna ceviche, and the salt and pepper shrimp. Although a bit pricey, the food was really good and fresh. The Mac n cheese was very creamy and had real crab, while the shrimp plump and flavorful. The poke could've been better though. Others in our group opted for the beer battered fish tacos, the burger, and salmon. Everything looked really good! For dessert, I had some of the berries and cream, which came with Greek yogurt panna cotta, citrus crumble berries, dried mandarin, and strawberry ice cream. It was really pretty and such a light and refreshing dessert. A+O is a really nice restaurant with a great view of the harbor. The food was good and ambiance was amazing. I heard the club sandwich was worth trying, so maybe I'll get that next time!

Come with me to a brand new Tequila bar at A+O with a spectacular sunset view! A great night out to the new Tequila Bar with sunset view. So beautiful! Highlights of the menu for the tequila bar: 1. Margarita 2. Cristalino Flight ($75): - Gran Centenario - Gran Coramino Cristalino - Maestro Dobel 50 Extra Critalino - Maestro Dobel Diamante Reposado Nothing can beat California sunset and you have the full view here. Margarita, live music, and spectacular view. So beautiful! With great vibes and live music, having tequila shots and cocktails are perfect. Love it!

Balboa Bay Club has held a special place in our hearts since we had our wedding there 15 years ago. In fact, our wedding was so amazing that the Abby and the catering sales team for a few years would show potential future clients what we did as the standard. For years we would return for a meal at the Captain's Table and stop by Duke's to catch some of the most amazing jazz legends on a Saturday night. When we heard Duke's was switching to a Gastropub we were certainly disappointed. But a family emergency that put my Mum in Law at Hoag brought us back for a few days so I wanted to post a review. Let me start my saying Mgr. Josh, and the wait staff including Deandra are absolutely amazing. Every one on the front of the house are just super stars and are to be commended. A+O deserves 100 stars for their service. So why the 3 stars? If you're staying here for more than a day or two it gets tired very easily. You're overlooking a bay with gorgeous yachts and no oysters? No lobster ? (Aside from the all day menu lobster roll) no proper steaks aside from the all day hanger steak lunch option (there was a "grilled block cut ribeye" option on Sunday night which was not recommended by our waiter) The crab dip is legit disappointing with hard rubbery mozzarella- this confuses me as why would you add mozzarella and Parmesan to a crab dip and then serve it with tortilla chips? A meal or two here is perfectly fine but when it's your only option it gets really tiring fast. I'm posting this review in the hopes that the ownership/family takes a second look at additional dining options. I understand we lost Captain's Table during the pandemic but travel is now at an all time high and even higher than pre-pandemic. If the family isn't up to the task then at least consider leasing out the Captain's space to a 3rd party to bring back the level we've all expected at the Balboa. A+O works for what it is but as your only dining option at such a prestigious and historic location it's mediocre and tiring at best. You have a lot of people that pay for memberships here along with residences. Balboa ownership needs to do better at this point.

This restaurant was realllllly nice, imagine having some cocktails and food by the water next to some boats... can't beat that. The food was great we started off with some fried shrimp, and finished with a burger and crab pasta. The staff was super friendly and offered great recommendations. I would highly recommend this place for a nice date.