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A Restaurant American Restaurant ·$$$

This restaurant was originally constructed as The Arches, a restaurant and service station, in 1925. Since then, the highly recognizable building has gone through many incarnations, with A Restaurant being the most recent. Lead singer of the band Sugar Ray, Mark McGrath, is a co-owner of this restaurant which regularly attracts celebrities as well as locals and tourists. The menu is a mixture of classic American dishes as well as more contemporary and internationally inspired dishes like chicken pot pie and beef Stroganoff, not to mention the prime steak selection. The bar offers its own selection of bites, as well as a great selection of original, signature cocktails.

Website: arestaurantnb.com

Phone: (949) 650-6505

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  • Mon 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

3334 W Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA 92663 ·2179.07 mi

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  • Business center

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Tom A. 04/04/26

Love their Crystal Cove location. Going back next week. Wish they were closer to me. Great service, food, & drinks !

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Ari G. 04/19/26

I don't typically write reviews unless something stands out--this did, for the wrong reason. After waiting about an hour on a Saturday night, we accepted seats at the bar and ordered drinks. As we...

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Jason H. 03/23/26

Old school steakhouse feel, including the red booths and a great cocktail menu. The food is excellent - I've had the steak and the fish and both were winners along with the salads. The service...

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Sidney Z. 02/04/26

The A restaurant here in Newport Beach, CA started off in 1925 as The Archers then shortened the name to The A; and until today I never heard of it. But our dear local friends took us here...

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Ann V. 03/02/26

We love coming here, especially for drinks. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. The restaurant is beautiful too. I love that they have a fireplace for those chilly nights and sliding doors...

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