Arc Butcher & Baker

New American restaurant · Newport Beach

Arc Butcher & Baker

New American restaurant · Newport Beach

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417 30th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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Nestled in Newport, this hidden gem serves up mouthwatering rustic brunch favorites in a casual atmosphere with impeccable service and fresh, robust flavors.  

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"Noah von Blöm and Marín Howarth von Blöm expanded the patio seating at ARC Butcher and Baker to quell the queueing crowds. Located on Lido Isle and just a short jaunt to the Balboa Peninsula, the restaurant attracts locals and tourists seeking comfort food: blueberry pancakes, steak hash, and take-and-bake cinnamon rolls." - Jenn Tanaka

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"A new restaurant and takeaway shop called ARC Butcher & Baker is opening on Friday in Newport Beach. The upscale cafe-styled space will offer take-home meals for the whole family, as well as a dine-in menu that ranges from salmon toast to a burger and salads." - Farley Elliott

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Cheryl Nasser

Google
Fun little hidden gem of a restaurant. Lovely covered patio with flowers, we sat inside since patio was full. Ridiculously delicious battered and fried green olives appetizer with a romesco sauce. The other app was 3 dips, tzatziki, hummus and labneh with flat bread seasoned with paprika. Jackie was a delightful server, attentive and we got a bag of their delicious scottimos chocolate chip cookies.

Miss Twyla

Google
An adorable setting nestled in a quiet area with extremely welcoming and knowledgeable staff. The team was gracious and attentive from the moment we walked up, throughout the meal, and on our way out. The food was magnificent and filled with creative flavors, cooked to perfection. The cocktails were refreshing and tastey! The patio is charming with plenty of shade and a lovely breeze. For those who need heat, outdoor heaters are available. Dogs, babies, kids, young, and old. Everyone is welcome. We cannot wait to come back and try more. Thank you for a wonderful Sunday Brunch 🤍

Scott Brockett

Google
Food was great, rain leaked through the roof while we were eating. In general it was a very nice place to eat.

Clint Watson

Google
We dined at Arc and Butcher on Christmas Eve, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional! The service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and made the evening feel extra special. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The flatbread was the perfect starter—crispy, flavorful, and beautifully balanced with fresh toppings. The filet was cooked to perfection, tender, and bursting with rich, savory flavor. The Brussels sprouts were a standout, with a delightful caramelized finish that added the perfect touch of sweetness. And the meatballs? Simply divine—juicy, well-seasoned, and a must-try dish. Arc and Butcher made our holiday truly memorable. We can’t wait to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience!

Maria Ambriz

Google
My husband and I went for brunch on a Sunday. The day was perfect so we sat on the patio. Ambience is amazing. Josh helped us and his service was great. We tried the burrito (which is humongous but really good) and the classic breakfast, we definitely recommend. Worth it.

Hesham Morsy

Google
First time at this restaurant, cool vibe and service. We ordered some appetizers, the fried olives 7/10, lamb tenders 9.5/10 very good, Bruschetta okay 7.5/10. I ordered the butchers burger, I have to say it was just okay for me, maybe because My friend over hyped it for me. I give it 7.5/10. And my other friend ordered the steak sandwich, we split the order so I got to try the steak sandwich, slightly better than the burger 8/10. I wouldn't come back for the steak sandwich or burgers, if I come again I would be interested to try their steaks.

Sean Lee

Google
Attentive staff with prompt service. Everything we ordered was great. Keep in mind large groups will be seated at a side patio seating by the entrance as they do not have enough tables to seat at the main patio. Server was great, will be back again.

Enrique Vasquez

Google
It has a very nice ambiance, very nice waitresses and very good food. It’s an ideal place for a light meal. We had the Charcrudite, which is excellent to share (a mixture of charcuterie and ceudités), smoked salmon, chopped salad. All of them very good. What I missed was a good beer. Worth to come back.

Blair H.

Yelp
I never leave reviews, but this place deserves it! The patio is cute and cozy, and the food is absolutely incredible. My server, Amanda, was amazing, seriously such great service! I could eat the local salad every day if I could, and the German chocolate cake is to die for

Rie M.

Yelp
This is a local, upscale yet casual dining! We got here at 1pm and saw a couple other parties seated in the outside patio. Soon after we were seated high top inside the restaurant, the outside dining areas filled rather quickly with families, couples and friends for a late lunch affair. Upon entering we were greeted by Sara who sat us down in own choice area seating located inside the restaurant. She asked if this was our first time to dine here and we said "yes." She mentioned that much of the menu items are meant to be shared. Throughout the course of our dining experience, she came to check-in on us, and our table was bussed often. Before I ordered I went to the all gender restroom to wash my hands. The other restroom was occupied. While the restroom I used was oddly shaped, cramped , and dark...it was fully stocked. For starters, we ordered the crab cakes from the nibble and bites. It came as a couple of "meatball sized" breaded & served over horizontally thin sliced asparagus, which was novel! Loved the texture and flavors though I will agree with my companion that it was on the salty side. My companion ordered the Summer Seltzer and all I can tell you is that he demolished it before we finished eating...it hit him later and he didn't realize that "aperitif " is a light and yet still has alcohol. Personally, I ate the sliced cucumber that came in the drink! Refreshing indeed!! From the snack side of the menu, we ordered the bruschetta. Beautiful presentation with three slices cut in half doused with so much flavor, though i must say and my companion agrees that it was just a tad bit on the acidic side. Other than that...the crunch, the flavors all meld into this symphony of flavors. My companion ordered the tuna melt, I took a bite of it and it was good. He enjoyed his sandwich. Serving size was usual. I ordered the Grilled Shrimp salad. Shrimp was fresh. The flavors were phenomenal and serving size is perfect for one person. Would love to return with entire family to try out other items on the menu. If you are in Newport Beach and looking to give your tastebuds a kick start, this place is a must try! Paid parking on street and parking lot across the restaurant. Make sure you read all the signs so you don't get towed.

Ana M.

Yelp
Love this cute little hidden Gem in New Port! The bread they use for sandwiches cant be any better! Every bite of the steak sandwich is a spread of joy in your mouth! Service is fantastic too! They have nice salad menu as well! Only 5 minutes walk to the beach and this heaven wont make you regret at all! Loved it and will be my usu!

Danielle B.

Yelp
Recently came here for a date night and we had a lovely experience. We started with the fried olives and lamb empanadas. Both were fantastic and easily shared between 2 people. For my main dish, I got the sirloin with charred Brussels and Mac n cheese to share. The sirloin was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The Mac n cheese was the perfect addition!

Ana W.

Yelp
Is our second time at this place and every time is amazing. The food is outstanding, the service is on point and the ambiance is charming, cozy and sophisticated. We highly recommend. Our kids liked the menu. So I would say kids will eat fine if they are not picky eaters.

Maiya D.

Yelp
I've been to Arc for dinner, drinks, and brunch and have always had a great experience. The outdoor dining area is cozy and warm, even when it's cooler outside. The food is tasty and I love that most is meant to be shared--more for me to try!

Ashley L.

Yelp
Delicious food and wonderful service! Our favorite was the bass and halibut which were so tender and cooked perfectly.

Brigitte Z.

Yelp
The food was ok. When it came it was on the cold side. My family was having a good time here but what really bothered us was how uncomfortable our waitress made us feel. She ease dropped on our conversations constantly giving her opinions and input. That's okay but one specific conversation she was listening on was about tattoos and she came out of nowhere to tell us and SHOW us her "whoreish" (her own words) tramp stamp that said "f**ck y*ou". Very inappropriate especially since our husbands were there. She was not professional and made us feel uncomfortable to the point I had to leave this review. Forgot the waitress name but she had chipotle bag style tattoos and looked like Billie Eilish a little

Najme R.

Yelp
Great burgers and beer selection. Nice atmosphere and staff! I would recommend this place.

Charles A.

Yelp
Raw steak chewed a piece before I realized it...put it back on plate and told waitress.20 minutes later same steak and plate came back told waitress she said no it was a new steak, lie, said she would tell someone. I saw her tell owner they were looking at me, I saw them, 20 minutes later he, the owner, came out and asked what he could do I said come out 20 minutes ago and rectified the problem. Long story short he sent 2 pieces of cake to our table, loser. I personally won't be back I felt sorry for our waitress because I didn't tip her because the owner was a jerk.Service industry deserves quality service and quality food. Chopped salad was the only plate ordered that was good.

Chloe V.

Yelp
Ambiance: Loved loved loved the ambiance! We had a reservation for 6:30pm on a Tuesday, and we decided to sit in the patio area. It was so quaint and cozy, decorated with Christmas decorations. They had heaters too since it was a cold night. Service: Service was great! Megan (not sure if that's the correct spelling) was an awesome server! Quick and attentive! Even nice enough to switch out the wine that my boyfriend ordered since he didn't like his first choice. Food: The arugula salad was bomb. We opted to add chicken to it, and we demolished it. We also ordered the garlic meatballs, but I was kind of disappointed in how they tasted. All the reviews seemed to hype them up, but when we got ours, they were really hard on the outside and dry in the inside. The sauce it came with though, was good.

Matthew C.

Yelp
First time coming to this location and thankfully the food is just as phenomenal! Their quality is excellent! We love the wedge salad (that bacon with it is amazing), the short rib flat bread (tasty) and the Mac and cheese was good but not the best. The way they prepare their meats is very tasty! The other location we have had their burger, taco and steak. For the price there is a good amount of food and the flavor is great. The drinks are always good- pretty much what you want you'll get. We been to the other location in Costa Mesa more and they always been exceptional with service. I slightly prefer their service compared to the Newport location. It could be cause it's Newport.. This location is smaller but they do a great job with maximizing space and the vibe. The vibe is better in the Costa Mesa location inside- meaning more room, at least it feels like it. There is street parking you most likely have to pay for unless you get lucky with other areas. Great spot, great food but I give a slight edge to other location for sure. But you'll have a good time here as well just depends what your priorities are.

Heather M.

Yelp
Surprise!! Happened upon this place because it was close to where we parked! What a find @arcbutcherbaker This place was AMAZING!! A cute little place off a side road. I would love to come back and try everything on this menu including the special steak Bfast burrito. This is a sharing plate place and everthing is made in house. Service is attentive and knowledgeable. A nice glass of rose matched well with the chopped salad. I could eat this as a meal- chopped lettuce, chicken, olives, Fresno peppers, cheese, and almond dust with a light dressing. Scottie's homemade chicken nuggets had an almost sweet coating and paired well with the honey horseradish mustard sauce. The tart was a HUGE flatbread with gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, and lardons. The classic breakfast was basics done well. The roast chicken was a feast worth the wait. I would HIGHLY recommend this place.

Jay R.

Yelp
I first off want to say that I am disappointed in myself for not taking photos. All the food we had was outstanding and this is such a cute restaurant. We went during a busy time and we were a party of 7 so we were told that we couldn't be accommodated. We thanked them and started to leave. We were on the sidewalk discussing where else we should go when the Hostess ran us down and said if we gave them a few minutes they would set something up for us. They set the bakery counter to accommodate us and it was great. The colder people in our party were able to sit with their back to the pizza oven which was amazing. The service, from every single person that interacted with us was 5 stars all the way and our server had a great personality. We ordered a couple of the classic burgers which were so tasty and almost comically huge. I had the pork chop and it was one of the best I have had. There were other random things things ordered and everyone was so happy with their choices. There are plenty of places to eat in Newport but this place should be on everyone's list. It does not disappoint.

Jen F.

Yelp
Mediocre & overpriced for what is. Everything I ate lacked umami and was nothing special - arugula salad, fried chicken sandwich, veggie & pepperoni flatbread, and fries. I heard the burger was good, but I didn't try it. We sat outside on the patio, nothing special/to rave about and it was ridiculously loud! I was looking forward to this place as my friends recommended it, but unfortunately, I was not impressed and bummed I went here for a special occasion. Service was good tho, from beginning to end.

Lauren H.

Yelp
This was a terrible experience. Had a party of 6 on a very slow early afternoon. 2 people got their food 15 min before the next 2 received theirs And the last two waited even longer. None of the food came out together. Prices are expensive. Taste was meh. I ordered the burger, and could not figure out what kind of meat I was eating. It was bright red but fully cooked with chunks of something blended in. Asked the server she did not know and she had to ask the cook. It was a pork blend. Tasted terrible. Also that is not mentioned at all on the menu. Simply says Butchers Burger. So if you don't eat pork beware of the burger.

Francesca B.

Yelp
I come here wayyyyy too often, it was time to rave about it. I love the burger. It is so different with the cheddar and red oak on it. Very strong taste and the meat itself is out of this world! The Mac n cheese is one of my favorites. Absolutely delicious ! The duck fat fries are a must. You can't get these anywhere else. The outside is so crispy and gives a strong umami flavor. I then came back for brunch. The French toast was sooooo buttery and sweet, just what I wanted. The spritzers were delicious. I love the staff here and the outside dining is so dang cute! Good date spot or friend spot :)

Susie L.

Yelp
Before we made a reservation here, we searched online for the best rated brunch places. This placed popped up. The photos looked good so we made a reservation. Unfortunately, when we arrived for our reservation, we were advised they changed their menu and no longer serve brunch. That was a bit of a disappointment, however, the place is charming, the staff was friendly so we decided to give it a try. Glad we did. We ordered the following items: - Crab cakes - Scottie's Nuggets - Garlic meatballs - French onion soup - Steak sandwich - Smoked salmon - Curley fries - French toast The crab cakes, although quite small, were extremely flavorful. Scottie's nuggets were also delicious. Extremely juicy, well seasoned chicken. Thankfully, because I did not like any of their homemade sauces and they don't offer just regular ketchup. The French onion soup was incredible. The bread with the melted Gruyere cheese was crispy on the edges and perfectly soft on the inside. The soup had the perfect amount of onions and it was seasoned so well. I could have eaten an entire pot. Another favorite of mine was the steak sandwich. I don't know what kind of bread they use but it's so good. It's really soft with a crispy exterior, which they toast just perfectly. The steak was so flavorful. It was incredibly flavorful. The melt the perfect amount of cheese on it and mix it with the right amount onions. It was phenomenal and the portion is huge. Definitely shareable. The Curley fries I did not enjoy. They were so over cooked and were really hard. Not sure if that's what they were going for. It was more like a potato chip. The smoked salmon was good except when I ordered it, I didn't realize it was cooked. I wish it were raw. That was my fault for not asking. However, it was fresh and the crostini was delicious. The garlic meatballs were average. I probably wouldn't order them again. The French toast was good but a bit too sweet and the whip cream had an unusual texture. It felt more like a butter. However, the blueberries and raspberries were so fresh and delicious, I could eat a bowl of them. The service was excellent and I love the atmosphere and vibe. The waitress advised us that they were in the process of revamping their menu and that they will likely bring brunch back. I hope so. I would definitely come here again.

Loretta N.

Yelp
love u guys but pls bring back the steak nachos omgggg just look at them they were phenomenalllll

Ji L.

Yelp
I have been this place twice and the foods that I tried were really good ! Perfect quality food and very friendly service:) I really love this place already!!!! I can bring my dog because they have cute and nice outdoor seats :)

Shelby W.

Yelp
PHENOMENAL! We came into ARC on a weekday evening, and had a larger group so we made a reservation. I brought in my family, and although the boys were skeptical about trying a new restaurant, they left full, happy, and impressed. We came during the holidays, and arc had the cutest decorations! Inside and out was full blown holiday theme, and they made it so cozy and fun. So right away I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. We started with the chicken pot pie bites which were good. The meatballs with marinara sauce were fantastic, and came with the best grilled bread. But for dinner, we got a few plates to all share. First off, the chicken salad was incredible! In my opinion, the description on the menu did not do it justice at all. The salad was packed with yummy vegetables, olives, nuts, and so much chicken! We got it to share and still had some leftover. The biggest highlight of dinner was the steak sandwich! We all agreed that our entire dinner was amazing, but this steak sandwich was the best part. It reminded me a little of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, but elevated and not as heavy. Our waitress was also so sweet and so helpful for giving us suggestions of what to order. She did a great job checking on our group, even though we were a larger group! And made sure we had everything that we needed. I couldn't recommend ARC enough. We loved everything about our experience!

Sarah B.

Yelp
Arc Butcher & Baker is a true gem! From the moment you walk in, you know you're in for a treat. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a modern, rustic touch that makes it feel cozy yet sophisticated - perfect for a client meeting or just a casual hangout. The food here is nothing short of incredible. The quality and freshness of every dish stand out, and you can tell they put a lot of thought into each menu item. The Deviled Eggs are SO good...but the Grilled Shrimp Salad and their Tacos are even better! We tried the steak, shortrib and shrimp taco - I would definitely get all of them again. The staff here is attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. Arc Butcher & Baker is a standout in the area, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! Highly recommend.

Emi O.

Yelp
Their brussel sprouts and duck fat fries are delish with the sauce that accompanies the garlic meatballs. great wine selection by glass or bottle. the atmosphere is great, moody and rustic. Available seating options, indoor or outdoor. We arrived 30+ min early for our reservation and they seated us immediately. Parking lot across the street and walking distance to nearby bars and attractions.

Haley W.

Yelp
Another wonderful experience at Arc! My friends and I jump at any opportunity to dine here. We love the ribeye, ordered medium rare it's always cooked to perfection. I recommend the Turley Zinfandel when looking at their wine!

Roxy J.

Yelp
Food ! Yummy but the service was awful! My server one was wearing a white shirt with no bra and I could see everything . She was not professional and was annoyed when talking to us . The website said it's closed at 10 but the girls were banging around chairs at 8:30 and Turing off lights and the music . My friends and I were not happy with how we were treated

Shae M.

Yelp
This was my first time here and I would definitely go back! The service and food here were amazing as well as a great ambiance! I split the Chopped Chicken Salad, Scottie's Nuggets, and Tart Flambee amongst 3 people and we still have leftovers. The nuggets were probably the best nuggets I've ever had and the flatbread pizza had a tastey crust. The salad was very refreshing and every bite had a burst of flavors. 10/10 and if your looking for lunch at Newport I would recommend here!

Maya K.

Yelp
Great food. Recommend the sausage pizza (spicy) and the crab cakes. We also enjoyed the meatballs! Service is amazing - make sure to ask for a seat under the covered patio. We had to move seats during our dinner and our waitress comped our appetizers. Big fan of this spot !

Angela C.

Yelp
I had high expectations for this place due to the great reviews but was disappointed. The place itself is cute with outdoor seating but the food wasn't anything special. Our server was great and helpful and made thoughtful recommendations based on our questions and requests. -devil eggs - bland -chocolate cake - dry and way too much coconut for my taste -chicken tenders - bland and very oily -crab benedict - this was tasty but also very oily -potatoes - bland and oily

Arthur H.

Yelp
The best food . Amazing flavors. Great presentation. Welcoming service . Nice ambiance. We loved everything.

Giulia C.

Yelp
Such a pleasant ambiance at Arc! The staff were super helpful and our food was delicious. We had the Butcher's burger, duck fat fries, & mac n cheese and everything was perfect. The burger has a unique flavor, from the lettuce but it's still such a great burger in Newport Beach!

Catrin W.

Yelp
Great restaurant for sharing plates. Two of us split the chopped salad and chicken pot pie starter. They have a great selection of cocktails and quick service. Highly recommend sitting on the patio by all the flowers for lunch!

Chandler C.

Yelp
My fav Newport restaurant. Tonight I got the deviled eggs, bacon (absolute must), meatballs, and chopped salad. Waitress Lindsay was awesome and food came out timely.

Jonathan P.

Yelp
This experience came highly recommended but was ultimately flat. With an average tab of over $100 per person, I would expect close to perfection. Well that's not quite what we got. The good took a very long time to arrive on a night and at a time when the restaurant wasn't very busy. The signature Wellington was dry and boring. Overall, our service wasn't very attentive. The decor was unique, although we were not seated in "the vault". If you're going to spend this kind of money on dinner, you can definitely do better.

Aimee R.

Yelp
Overall 9/10! Food was great on all fronts. We also got a flatbread that's not pictured and that was the star of the show. Service was awesome, and our waitress and really attentive. I would have rated 10/10, but we sat inside and all left smelling like smoke from the wood fire oven. No worries though, the food was so worth it!

Tierra W.

Yelp
The ambiance and food quality were good; however, the service was lacking. We waited over 30 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. After placing our drink and appetizer order, it took nearly an hour for someone to check in, by which time we had finished our appetizers and were more than ready to order our main courses. This level of service is disappointing and significantly affected our experience. It's enough to say our party will not be back.

Andrew P.

Yelp
Didn't order and food here - just a glass of wine to the each of us (three of us) while we sat outside in the little patio. The young hostess didn't seem like the most friendliest individual I would say, but our server was really nice! While we didn't order food here, I do like their patio space and would return for that alone. I did find it to be expensive just to get 3 glasses of one, but it is the OC... lol.

Noelle D.

Yelp
To preface, I have worked in the restaurant industry for years as a restaurant reviewer and out of the hundreds of restaurants and businesses I've reviewed, ARC easily has the worst owner I have ever personally encountered. I have, of course, had bad encounters in the past, but never so bad to actually have to write a yelp review about it. My parents first visit to ARC was fantastic so when Father's Day came around, they thought it was a perfect excuse to make a reservation for the whole family to experience. Our waitress was very helpful at guiding us through the menu and sharing her favorite dishes. She did forget to mention that at ARC, the food comes as it's made. In hindsight, this is great because you know the food isn't sitting under a heat lamp; however this mutually means that your sides will come out 30 minutes before your entrees which is exactly what happened. Again, I work in restaurants and having a skillet of Mac n'cheese sit for more than a few minutes while awaiting your entree doesn't equate to freshness. As a matter of fact, three of the meals came out and the others didn't for forty minutes. We didn't say anything and waited for our entrees. Once our entrees came, my brother's meal came completely wrong and he politely asked for it to be sent back. The waitress felt horrible and at the end of dinner, she apologized for the service and said the manager/owner is gone for the night but to call him the next morning. My mother called to tell him about the service, which is a very rare occurrence, and he completely let her have it calling her "money hungry" and actually yelling at her on the phone. He mocked, in a baby voice (lol), "Aw your son's steak wasn't the right temperature for him. Awww." I wish I could've recorded the things he said to her and I would've happily posted it. Let me tell you, it would have gone viral. While I thought my meal was great, I will never be coming back to this establishment and would highly encourage others not to do so when it is owned by someone who, not only knows nothing about customer service and decency, but does not deserve to be a part of the restaurant industry as a whole. Do better.

Adrienne P.

Yelp
This is one of my favorite spots in Newport Beach. The food , service, and atmosphere is incredible.

Erin C.

Yelp
Service was surprisingly disappointing. I don't think we were treated badly but the food came out really slowly and one item at a time. We wanted to add something to our order and had to wait a good 10 minutes before anyone even came back to check on us. The mac & cheese was really yummy but I don't think it made up for the shitty owner and below average service for the cost.

Sandy G.

Yelp
Wow, what a disappointment. I've eaten there several times I don't know what happened, but the food quality seem to have gone down drastically. The only thing I can say positive was the hostess was the best part of the evening. It wasn't busy and it took several minutes before anyone even came to say hello. We wanted to take our time to order and after we got our bottle of wine we wanted just to catch up for a few minutes and that didn't seem to be a problem we ordered. I always love the burger seem to be a little bit overdone I asked for rare plus ,my friend ordered the chicken soup it was salty and seem to be chicken in a barely broth with some vegetables she also ordered the chicken quesadilla for part of her main course. It wasn't my liking, but she seemed to think it was OK. she asked the server for the chicken strips to add onto her meal. We waited 30 minutes and we asked about him instead of telling us the truth that he forgot them he made some offhanded remark and by the time we got them. They were overdone and dry. I don't think I'll be going back to the Arc in NEWPORT BEACH anytime soon.

I F.

Yelp
This place is amazing. A little expensive but if it's time to buy a bottle of wine for date night or a good lunch this is the place. All the food I have had is incredible. The stuffed peppers are a crave-able appetizer and the service is excellent. My patio lovers that wanna get fancy without the need for fancy go check it out.

Drake M.

Yelp
First time here and most definitely not my last! We were expecting the portions to be small and disappointing but we couldn't have been more wrong. They were massive! My wife and I split the chicken sandwich and it was more than enough food. The bread was incredibly crispy and fresh and the lime on the chicken complimented it nicely. Our server was great and was always around to fill our waters and take more orders. She went out of her way to move our table closer to the heat lamps. Even as great as the food and service was, it doesn't come close to the atmosphere. There were beautiful flowers everywhere and lights dangling above. Also doesn't hurt that its close to the water. Thank you ARC for a great night and we can't wait to come back soon.

kat ..

Yelp
This place is the best. Right by Malarkey's so you can walk straight to the bar after dinner. The hostesses and servers are so nice too! There are lots of shareable plates so it's great for date nights. My favorites are the garlic meatballs (even though I don't normally like garlic) and the flatbreads, especially the one with bacon. It's hearty but somehow not greasy. Wine selection is killer. My favorite place in Newport. Make sure to make a reservation first to sit where you want to sit as the high top indoor seating isn't very comfortable (the patio is way better)

Paul A.

Yelp
We went there for an early Mother's Day. We were seat in about 10 minutes without reservations. We both ordered the Filet ($65 each). One meal was served about 20 minutes later and the other about 10 minutes later. The Filets were warm at best and the mashed potatoes were cold, but the Brussel sprouts and asparagus were nice and hot. After waiting another 5 or 6 minutes they replaced the mashed potatoes, and of course the Filets just got colder. Well, things had to get better, or not. We thought we would try one of their famous cinnamon rolls. That order took 15 minutes and looked great as it was delivered in a medium hot 6 inch cast iron skillet, however the cinnamon was cold and hard and crusty. They were kind enough to remove the cinnamon roll from the bill. After two Filets, two glasses of wine, one lemonade and a poor excuse for a cinnamon roll, our bill was $183.17, and I still left a $30.00 gratuity for a grand total of $213.17. You guessed it, we will not be returning.

Craig Y.

Yelp
Wow. I love this place's attention to detail. The food speaks for itself. Nothing is drowning in sauce to cover up mediocre cooking. Instead it's cooked just right and allowed to shine for what it is. A little on the pricey side but worth it. Must try the potatoes cooked in duck fat! You'll wonder why it isn't done that way all the time. FOOD: Loved the potatoes. Like you can't imagine. But everything else was good, too. I ordered the meatball sandwich. For some reason I was craving meatballs and this one was different from most places. Although I do like the kind swimming in marinara, this one wasn't drowning in it. The meatballs were hearty with plenty of flavor and the bread was freshly baked. It was a little tough for my taste, but the meatballs were great. The steak and potatoes my wife got were terrific. She's carnivore so let me have the potatoes. I would order those all by itself. SERVICE: Really good. Always nice and very familiar with the menu and came by the table just enough. Loved the friendly outdoor setting and during the pandemic felt much safer outdoors. COST: A bit pricey, but the quality of the food, the taste of the food, and the service more than made up for it. Would definitely return.

James B.

Yelp
Food is excellent. Steak Tacos were delicious. Each order is 1 taco- just a heads up. Ordered the glazed Fish Tacos - good but nothing compared to the Steak. Fries, Meatball, Tomato Soup, scottie nuggets and Hamburger. Excellent. Service was great, vibe is excellent, parking sucks..but after eating to much, I could use the walk to my car. It was our first time and we'll be back...the flat bread looked amazing..An awesome place to spend with friends. Food was special..

Bob I.

Yelp
Sad ro say as I supported thru covid... no longer. I can get a steak anywhere. No duck fat potatoes... no bob ;( Tbe replacement mashed pktatoes were no bueno ;( and I paid extra for that!!!

Nicole C.

Yelp
We came here purposely on a Saturday night in summer when it was jam packed to see how the business operated in high volumes.. and I want to say.. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT.. it took a little bit for someone to get our order for drinks but once they touched the table it was pretty steady service thereafter. First off.. one of my favorite beers is hard to find and they are one of the only restaurants that I've been to with a comparable beer.. already awesome.. second.. I am a sucker for topo Chico and always order a soda water with bitters and lime.. so it was a pleasant surprise when my topo Chico arrived.. (it's the little things ;)) next we had the arugula salad.. I asked for extra balsamic and it was NEXT LEVEL.. we ordered a few other things off the menu that were OUTSTANDING AND HOT when they came out .. but I want to tell you.. the short rib tacos were absolutely orgasmic.. between the creme that's ok them .. the homemade corn tortilla and the salsa and lime it comes with.. omgggggggg CHEFS FREAKING KISS!!! will definitely be back!!!! Loved it!

Tom W.

Yelp
Service was adequate but the meatball sandwich was too salty and I ate on bite. Staff did not ask why I didn't eat it. Food was mediocre at best.