Mutt's

Just had brunch at Mutt's in Eastbluff Newport and it was awesome, the bacon eggs Benedict was on point, eggs perfectly poached, bacon crispy, and the potatoes were super well seasoned, coffee was solid too, smooth and rich, just how I like it, the patio is great, lots of shade even when it's in the 80s, totally comfortable, chill spot, good vibe, definitely family friendly but still a place where you can enjoy a great drink and relax, I noticed they had Elysian Space Dust on tap, one of my favorites, so that sealed the deal, the burgers looked legit, juicy and stacked, gonna have to come back for one of those, oh and the cinnamon sugar fun buns were incredible, light and fluffy, like donut clouds with just the right amount of sweet, might come back just for those, all around, Mutt's is the kind of place you keep in your back pocket for a good time, great food, and a solid drink list.

Great family friendly place to eat...and you can bring your dog too! Good menu..lots of choices.Food is good! Staff is Great, Great brunch place

Great food! Awesome drinks! Great staff, great atmosphere, but the inside smells really strong of cleaning solution so while I enjoy going, I have to sit outside. If I can suggest anything that changes, it would be how strong the cleaning solution smell is on the inside. And it’s every time I go.

This review is mainly just on the service and a suggestion for them to make an improvement. I’ve been here a couple times and enjoy the atmosphere and food. Tonight I went in and ordered a drink called “The Breeze” under the “Buzz Free” section. It comes out and I think I taste alcohol, so I ask my friend. She thinks it’s alcohol free so I keep drinking it. About half way through I feel buzzed so I stop drinking it, now fully aware it has alcohol in it. When the server comes to take my payment he just takes my card and doesn’t even show me the screen. I have to lean over and see it was $21. I say to him “so there is alcohol in this? I ordered something that was an $8 mocktail. Is there an alcoholic drink under the same name?” He says “yes, the one you had.” I show him the one I thought I was ordering under the buzz free section and let him know I can’t have alcohol and stopped drinking it because I felt buzzed. Instead of apologizing and comping the drink I couldn’t finish, he blames me and asks “you couldn’t taste the alcohol?”. He did end up charging me for the mocktail instead but I’m super disappointed in the response and it’s very concerning to have two drinks with the same name when some people cannot have alcohol. So I’m mainly writing to encourage a menu name change. At the very least, servers need to ask if people want the alcoholic or nonalcoholic version as I did not realize there were two when I ordered. I can’t understand why that decision would even have been made.

What a great lunch! We had gumbo, miso salmon & salad. All extremely well seasoned and tasty! Also, rather relaxed setting. Already made a reservation for next week :-)! Highly recommended! Update: Went to Mutt's again today. We had miso salmon, gumbo, BBQ & California dreaming burger, and a couple of beers. All truly excellent. Waitress (Marianne) & ushers were really great, too!👍👍

This was one of the dining highlights of my trip! The service was fantastic, the food delicious (and big), and the atmosphere was welcoming, but so cute and unique! I will definitely go back here again!

Fresh cuisine - the avacado toast was healthy w nice presentation. Fish, veggies & pizza very fresh. Excellent service in garden setting🌻 Abby & other hostesses have been very attentive w reservations and orders. Bartenders are very friendly and creative. Friendly customers in Eastbluff neighborhood 🦋 Waitresses and waiters along with bus people have been quite attentive! Nachos very generous portion could feed 2 or more! I recommend. MUTTS Eastbluff to younger and more mature adults. Generous seating inside and out. Relaxed & festive atmosphere 😎 Our 14 yr old puppy Bella enjoys the other canines and their water n salmon! March 2023 - enjoyed Mutts twice in 3 days. Our Bella loves chicken n rice . Emma an Nick both g ave Great service w a smile:) NICK k very good service. Got right in. All great! Michele Harr

Amazing food but waiter Anthony Dillon was rude, disrespectful, and made my 9 year old daughter uncomfortable. Otherwise great experience

2nd time here! Came in after daughter's graduation with my brother(he lives close by)nephew and her college friends. We had veggie pizza,chicken salads,garden salad ,burgers and drinks. Awesome food & service

Would've got several more stars if not for pitifully slow service. It wasn't even remotely busy when we went, so makes no sense. Seat yourself, but full service thereafter. I ended up walking up to the bar and placing my own order after twiddling my thumbs for 15 minutes with nobody coming by after initially dropping off menus at our table. Indoor and outdoor seating (mostly covered). Super casual atmosphere. Food was good and decently sized portions. They were out of the noodles for mac, though, which was enough to make my picky toddler reject the penne replacement. Be sure to download the Irvine Co app, and you can get free kids meals with the purchase of adult entrees Sun-Th as of July 2025. Southern hula pizza was unique and delicious. BBQ burger was also good.

Even though this restaurant advertises itself as kid-friendly, it really isn't. We've visited several times and always sit out on the patio. Each time we've gone, it hasn't been busy. Because of that, we've let the kids color and play at the table next to us, and occasionally at the small table by the lower TV -- which honestly looks like it's meant for children. However, the manager always stands in the doorway, watching the kids, and the waitress repeatedly tells us that those tables are "about to be occupied," asking us to have the kids return to their seats. I would completely understand if the restaurant were crowded, if the kids were being disruptive, or if there were any safety concerns -- but that's never been the case. It really seems like the manager just doesn't like children. If our young kids are expected to sit quietly the entire time, we might as well go to a more upscale spot like Joey's or R+D. It's a shame, too, because our bills were usually around $1,000 or more each visit. We've since started going to Islands up the road, which is actually kid-friendly.

First time at Mutts and won't be the last! We chose this restaurant, since it was pup friendly. Our server Olivia was great, she was patient while we were looking over the menu, and asked if we wanted to order a puppy patty (medium rare beef patty) for our Kiki. We each ordered something different and it was all tasty. The garlic parm fries were well seasoned, everyone's order came out fairly quickly. The covered patio seating was nice. We'll be back again, next time we're in the area.

Great ambiance, service, and cleanly environment. Our server was the absolute best and the sweetest, Madeline. We came a little late but she still welcomed us with a smile. The food is amazing, great portions, and worth the buck. They also do Trivia nights on Tuesdays which is always a crowd pleaser.

A fun little pet friendly bar/restaurant! Our server was very attentive to us! We shared the Caesar salad with blackened chicken, which was amazing! we also got a Joe Dirt pizza, which was pretty good, a tad bit salty! We enjoyed watching the Lakers game and having some good food and drinks! Their cheesecake however was not good.

We love Mutts and have been coming here for a while since we live by the Back Bay. But this last visit? A little... sus. We ordered rosemary fries, paid extra for them, and were excited to dig in--only to find that they had exactly zero rosemary. Just plain ol' salted fries, dressed up in lies. When we asked the waitress about it, she confidently told us, "It's in the potato." ...Ma'am. What does that even mean? Is the potato spiritually infused with rosemary? Was it near some rosemary at some point in its life? Because it sure wasn't on the fries. Oh, and the entire place smelled like detergent. Like, aggressively so. Are y'all power-washing the walls between orders? We love the food and the location, but come on, Mutts--season the fries and maybe dial back the industrial cleaning vibes. We believe in you!

Mutts Newport Beach - Where the Fries Play Hide and Seek with Flavor Walking into Mutts, the first thing that hits you isn't the welcoming aroma of delicious food--it's the wall of industrial-strength cleaning detergent. You know the one. That "we just power-washed the crime scene" kind of scent. But hey, maybe that's just their way of making sure you know they take cleanliness very seriously. On to the food. We ordered the rosemary and thyme fries--fancy name, fancy price, zero actual rosemary or thyme flavor. When we politely inquired where the advertised herbs were hiding, our waitress confidently assured us, "It's inside." Inside what? The fryer? The chef's imagination? Did the potato just briefly brush up against a sprig of rosemary before being hurled into the oil? We may never know. The soups, however, were surprisingly solid--warm, comforting, and actually tasted like what they were supposed to be. So, if you're in the mood for soup and the smell of an overzealous janitor's handiwork, Mutts is your spot. But if you're craving rosemary and thyme fries that actually taste like rosemary and thyme? Better luck elsewhere.

Love this place! Have been here a few times and had a great experience each time. We love bringing our dog and sitting on the patio. They brought her a water bowl with some ice cubes in it, which was so kind and thoughtful! Cece was our waitress today and she is awesome! Thanks Cece! My husband got their Maui Blonde beer (5/5 Stars) and Eastbluff Burrito (4/5 Stars) he said both were great. We shared their Parmesan Fries (4/5 Stars) they were tasty, Im gonna ask for extra Parmesan next time. I also got their Mucho Nachos and asked for -no chips -no beans and added beef for a low carb option (4.5/5 Stars), it was great too. Thank you Mutts!!

Lovely outdoor patio. Not crowded. Great service! We enjoyed our experience! Thank you!

Had the best experience last night coming here for the 1st time- delicious food, cocktails (try their new fall ones), and desserts. What made it especially great was the amazing service from Nicole- will definitely be coming back and asking for her!

Cute spot with nice decor and plenty of room inside and outside. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful with our large party. The food was good but with the location being a drive, I probably wouldn't return unless my family met there again.

They have the nicest staff and the food is always top notch! The chicken sandwich is insane and they have a great kids menu. Also, they serve mine and my wife's favorite seltzer, Happy Dad and Happy Mom! 10/10

My family and I had a wonderful lunch here. We had been in the space when it was a previous restaurant and they did a great job of changing it just enough to make it their own. Portions are generous, we enjoyed the appetizer sampler plate as well as our meals. Service was very friendly and upbeat, food was made to order quickly. Prices are fair, fun and casual lunch or dinner in the area!

For some reason, the manager and staff do not like kids at this restaurant. We went there twice this weekend, both times with groups of families from our kids' school (which is right around the corner from the restaurant). Both times we sat on the patio, which was relatively empty, and both times the manager stared our group down and had the waitress try to shoo us out early. The kids were acting like kids - not destructive or disruptive to any other customers. This is unbelievably short-sighted. Our groups collectively spent well over $1200 in one weekend. Why would you disincentive potential repeat customers who might patronize the place for another 8 to 10 years is besides me. It's unfortunate.

Really solid spot for dinner. The food hit the mark--nothing too fancy, just well-done American comfort dishes with some nice touches. I got the fried chicken sandwich and it was super crispy without being greasy. Fries were great too, which always feels like a bonus. The vibe was relaxed and friendly. Service was on point--everyone seemed like they actually enjoyed being there. I think Tal was helping out while I was there? Not totally sure, but things moved smoothly and you could tell the place is run well. Would definitely swing by again, especially for an easy night out with good food and zero hassle.

Service by Sarah- phenomenal!!!!! Love that you can bring your doggy Espresso martini is to die for !! Bottomless mimosas/ so good We had the Cruz / ok/ if you're not used to real chorizo/ it is super rich, and way too much sauce The Sweet potato fries are cooked perfectly if you like them cooked The Joe dirt pizza was really good. I loved the flaky fluffy crust.

I like Mutts and it is a good dog friendly and family friendly place...their food is pretty good for a sports bar type place! The sole reason I have 4 stars vs. 5 is that the receptionist is either a dude that is comatose or a girl that does not get it...guys, the receptionist is the first person that greets you and sets the tone for your whole experience...RESTAURANTS 101

Amazing food vibes and service! Food is so good great choices lots of different things but not so much to get overwhelmed by! Marianne is the best so kind and friendly and quick!

Cozy and welcoming ambiance. The patio has such nice lighting and lots of heat lamps. They also have excellent deals & specials. I recently came here for Wine Wednesday and Happy Hour and loved it! Great deals and great food/drinks. Wine is 1/2 off on Wednesdays and the late night happy hour is 1/2 off after 9PM. Marianne was our server - super friendly and attended to our every need! Louis brought out our food so quickly and everything was perfectly hot! The Mutts fries are especially tasty w/ great seasoning and such a great deal especially during happy hour!

MariAne was our waitress and she was AMAZING! She made me feel comfortable, she was so friendly and quick to point out the newly released Spring cocktail drinks. I had the Mutt's Special and had forgotten to ask without Mayo, when I let her know she was so nice about it and had no problem getting me a new burger (without mayo). That was awesome! Thank you MariAne for making our dining experience so comfortable!

Mutts is always a fun place to bring a group from out of town. The open air seating, funky vibrant vibe, and lots of fun food options. The portions are absolutely huge and their fries are the best. I enjoyed the fish and chips which like everything else, was so very big. The fish was great and the side of coleslaw helped balance out the fried food with some fresh crisp. Our server was great.

Like to stop by after flag football and have a drink with some teammates. This last visit caught me off guard when I got my bill. Apparently then menu prices had changed and what I ordered was $6 more than the menu I ordered from. When I brought it up it, they just said yea the menu prices changed. Please update your menus because $6 is a significant change for a sandwich or at least let the patrons know the prices are not accurate. Definitely feel like I was just robbed. Server was nice too, just tripped over the finish line and didn't try to resolve the advertised price.

Very charming restaurant with a great atmosphere, nice music, can you turn my music off please amazing restrooms, and most importantly - delicious food. We had the fun buns to start, which are like French toast bites. I had a breakfast sandwich (sub fruit) and my hubby had pulled pork Benedict. The Benedict was really surprisingly awesome, the sweet barbecue sauce is offset by a creamy tarragon gravy. Dog-friendly with a huge outdoor patio, with heat lamps and plenty of shade for any weather

Hats off to the team at Mutt's. Starting with Lara who for the 2nd year in a row helped coordinate our post row holiday celebration. She helped curate a smaller menu of choices that perfectly satisfied 30 plus hungry rowers and personalized our menus. The team was very accommodating in letting us arrive an hour early after our annual row to the last house was fogged out. Our server Christian assisted by my personal favorite Abigail did a great job juggling all the food and drink orders! Looks like we have found the perfect place for our annual holiday gathering. Fun Buns for the win!!

First time here, recommended by my foodie friend, so we went together on a Monday night, 6:30 p.m. It was pretty busy! Our server said it was because of the basketball game. We wanted to sit in the patio, but the host said they only had indoor seats available. It was loud inside like a bar vibe, again, because of the game and the speakers being turned up for that. There were a lot of people, too, talking over the speakers, so it made it even louder, like you're raising your voice to talk to your friend and leaning in a lot to hear your friend. But, the pizza made up for it! OMG! I really liked the pizza and was not even expecting that! The server recommended a medium for two adults and one child. It was huge and hearty in a good way! The dough was thick but yummy! Everything tasted fresh. I loved how the crust was not burnt on the bottom. It was thick but super yummy. Thick like a soft bread type of dough. The veggie toppings were also not burnt and retained a nutritious value. I loved how the sausage was crumbled up and spread nicely over the cheese, overlaid on top of the nice soft dough. It was a great value. Service was great. She was very vice and refilled our water pitcher several times. There were only two servers at the time, which I'm sure was overwhelming for them. They should really hire more servers to accommodate all the patrons. Still, she did a great job! I would come back again in a heartbeat for that pizza and order a bigger size to take the leftovers home! I would also like to sit in that nice patio next time!

This place is so cute and secluded. It's the bougie version of mutt lynches. The food is so good and the service is always good.

Best breakfast potatoes in town! We chose this place because we were dog-sitting and we needed a place we "knew" would be dog-friendly. You sit outside with the dogs which is totally our preference especially when we get to sit at the bar to watch the game too. As a dietitian foodie, these breakfast potatoes are to die for! We split the denver omelet and that was good. Serving staff was so gracious. They maybe made one mistake but went over and beyond with bringing us every hot sauce they had when we asked for one.

Was recommended by family to try out this place. I want to say that it is very modest on the outside as it sits in the corner of a Ralph's and CVS complex, but there is more that meets the eye. Its very trendy and "loungey" as you get inside, reminding me of Lisa Vanderpumps style from Housewives! :) We walked in without reservation around 630 pm on a Friday night, and they only had tables outside, but there were lots of heaters available. We asked to switch tables so we can watch basketball, and they were accommodating. We ordered the calamari per Yelp, and I understand why it's featured as one of their top foods. I like how it was paired with banana peppers, which gave it a good accent. It was light, meaty, and nicely seasoned. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which was delicious as well. It was a good size and I definitely prefer the sweet potato waffle fries over the regular fries. Each bite of the waffle fries were crispy w just enough salt. If you're in the area, it's definitely a place to check out.

Food 5 star. Website to order food - 0 star. Every time I order food for pickup, the website food menu does not work, terrible first experience for potential customers. I went to Champagne just a mile away on Bi

Mutts is known as a dive bar, but for us, it's a great place except during summer for a great breakfast with a view.

We live close by and Mutts is a weekly dinner for us. Marianna has served us multiple times. She always remembers who we are and the things we enjoy. She knows that we typically put in to go orders for our teen boys and comes back to check in once our food has arrived. We love having a fun, local restaurant to pop into on a weekday night.

I love the laid back atmosphere of Mutt's! Ask for Marianne, she rocks! Y Ella le hablará en Español si quiere!

Olivia is a great waitress! Her attitude and customer service is incredible. Would come again! Thank you Olivia!

Just wanted to take a moment to leave a review for my wonderful waitress, Olivia! She is THE moment- vibes were immaculate, the suggestions were top tier, and she just honestly made the experience unforgettable. I would definitely return again!!

Had a great time the other night at Mutts! Makena the bartender custom made us some amazing drinks and educated me on beer brands and got me a few samples with a smile! For sure will be back!! Oh and the Steak Fritas but substituted the fries for Brussels Sprouts was amazing!

Mutts is always a good time. Our server was Marianne and she was amazing. Excellent service and attention to detail. She went above and beyond and made our dog feel at home. We will be back again soon!!

Marianne, my waitress was amazing. My first time here. I'm coming back. Great service and delicious food.

The food was deliciously yummy, the ambiance was amazing, and the service was spectacular. Eri really went out of her way to make my family and I feel welcomed and comfortable our first day visiting! Will definitely be visiting again soon and I can't wait to try some of the additonal menu items Eri had suggested!

Most importantly, they've charged me for other people's orders, haven't placed my call-in orders, and take 10mins to figure out a $100 bill (which was used bc their charges suspended my card); also, "refused" to make a non-diablo spicy guacamole. This used to be my spot, now it's a dumpster-fire. The great bar service, nice cocktails, EuroTrash pizza, and indoor/outdoor vibe is the reason for a 3 star. Farewell, Mutts Eastbluff. I won't be dishing out my salary to you any longer.

Came to Mutts with some co-workers for lunch on a Friday and the place wasn't too crowded. For a party of five, we were sat right away. Our serve introduced herself right away and we were able to put in our drink and food order. Drinks and food came out quickly and our server was attentive during our time. I decided on a Caesar salad with grilled chicken and sweet potato fries. The chicken was grilled to perfection, but the salad had too much dressing for my liking. I should have asked for light dressing. Sweet potato's we're crunchy and yummy! We ruined else seemed to enjoy their meal. Mutts definitely has a very laid back vibe to it. This was my first visit, and I was impressed. I look forward to my next visit!

Great staff and bar! We go here after beach city sports kickball, and have always felt super welcomed and taken care of with good food & drinks

Marianne was so friendly and gave us great service. We will be back! She recommended the delicious chicken piccata.

Well...lets start with the always welcoming receptionist, ice cold mugs, great food at a reasonable price, and a fun relaxing atmosphere. Now we can talk about the staff they are all great but the one that stands out is "Eri"...she is very friendly, helpful, on top of all your needs even before you know it she brings it always with a smile too. You can't help but to smile back and order another round. Love their nachos loaded with steak...worth the extra calories. Doug C

As a resident who lives out of Orange County I go out of my way to go to mutts. Especially when Makena the bartender is working there. Her drinks she makes....delicious, her customer service.... Impeccable, her personality.... The best ever. The prickly pear martini and euro trash pizza are my go to order every time I make my way down there it's delicious. But you really can't go wrong with ordering anything from the menu. Next time you are in the area be sure to make and stop and if you're lucky enough you will have makena as your bartender.

We've been going to Mutt's since they opened several years ago. The food is excellent, friendly staff, and the bartenders are great. Tuesday trivia night is a blast too. We love hitting them up when Makena is working. She always greets us with a warm smile and remembers our favorite drinks. Her demeanor with the guests is welcoming and it's obvious she aims to provide excellent customer service. The chicken frisco and the Lady salad are my favorite. So many other great choices. Not really sure why two people complaining about rosemary on the fries ruined them for everyone else. The fries were great as they were. Mutts is also a great spot for large groups. They have a huge table inside and a great patio (with heaters on cold nights) for team/work events. Check them out and enjoy!

We have been in love with the great grub, cheerful atmosphere, and quality of service at Mutts since its arrival in our community. The kind, sensitive, and intelligent service offered by Marianne J. at our last visit was over the top!! THANK YOU.

Overwhelming scent of Fabuloso is a stomach turner Wow has this place gone DOWN. But the prices have gone UP! We've lived in eastbluff for a decade and used to love this place for great food, drinks and patriotic ambiance. But the last year it has really become ... not so good. We first started noticing the cleaning odor about a year ago , but it would dissipate once inside the restaurant. Not this time. We smelled it the entire meal. Strike one. Then onto the food. We love the Joe Dirt Pizza, and crave the chicken frisco sandwich, for the thick yummy juicy grilled chicken breast, the crispy bacon, avocado and fluffy crisp sourdough bread. Stroke Two. The "chicken breast" on my sandwich was a piece of totally flat possibly lab grown chicken.. since when is a chicken breast pink?? It looks like ham. The whole sandwich was flattened like a pancake and looked like it was run over by a Mac truck. I've had better food at Jack in the Box! The fries were hard and dry, and the lettuce was shriveled. Then the ambiance- they had the music so loud we were yelling. It was ridiculous. The juke box is one of our favorite things about Mutts, but strike three. So sad to say, We won't be rushing back, if we ever go back.

Had dinner at Mutts tonight and it was amazing! Great service by Cristian and good food too. Definitely recommend!!