Suggestions for Dive Bar near Newport Beach

Vallerie T. • October 13, 2017This is not a dive bar. It is a not profit and charitable organization. Check us out on elks1767.com.

Michelle W. • April 4, 2012The mimosa schooner is a perfect beach day starter. The Texas Eggs Benedict was delicious!!

Jessica D. • December 15, 2011Good seasonal ginger beer!!!

Dominic R. • May 3, 2022Standard dive bar but a Balboa Classic

Jason A. • June 24, 2013Heavy pour, great locals, a true dive bar!

Andrew A. • July 14, 2015Location and vibe are on point. You are held hostage on what music the bartender is in the mood for though ... last time it was the titanic sound track

Jennifer V. • June 4, 2018SAP martini is great! Mediterranean chx skewers were on special and fantastic. Live music most of the week. Great hang out.

Luke • June 3, 2023Great experience! The view, the ambiance, the cocktails, and the service were all outstanding. We will definitely be coming back!

Jake A. • October 1, 2012Amazing tacos and overall atmosphere

Ed S. • June 9, 2013Great service and food I had the swordfish catch of the day and was outstanding

Cat L. • September 14, 2013Yay! This place has a great gluten free menu and one of the servers has Celiac, so the rest of the staff is aware and educated. What a great find!

Michael M. • October 10, 2012Fish and chips are fantastic and the serving size is large.

John K. • June 19, 2017Nice place, friendly service, solid beer selection, at the end of the main drag so it's a lil less traveled but worth the visit.

Thomas C. • May 19, 2015Newport local spot. Not too loud and incredibly dark, just how I like it. Get the baseball teriyaki steak.

whitney m. • August 1, 2011Best bar on the peninsula! Line goes by pretty quickly

Vivian D. • September 28, 2011I enjoyed my ceasar salad it was delicious also enjoyed the beach view.....

Forest H. • February 18, 2016Fun atmosphere, and their cover band is always amazing! Definitely bring ear plugs though because since it's an inclosed venue it does echo!

Amy W. • September 5, 2014The service is excellent and Harp on draft the best. Great price on draft beer. Atmosphere is fun and casual

Spencer S. • June 29, 2022Steve is the man! He makes some of the best cocktails!

Senite8 • July 2, 2023Nice hummus. Salmon dish is good too. 7/10

Danielle G. • March 26, 2014Love this place. Casual, good food and big so you can get a table for lunch!

Christopher G. • January 24, 2015The Mussels are out of this world. Delicious spelled very clearly. Cannot recommend enough.

OC Weekly • August 4, 2014As the name implies, Blackie's By the Sea sits adjacent to the actual beach of Newport Beach.

Kelly B. • August 23, 2013Finally! VEGETARIAN options! The Gardein menu is a welcomed addition, I just wish it was more vegan friendly.

Erik W. • September 22, 2012Great pulled pork sandwich!!

David N. • June 22, 2013Great service. Friendly staff. The food was great. The Mai tai is not bad either, but I should have bought a few of the glasses they are great. Hula girls in the bar at happy hour too.

Ashley H. • December 19, 2011Sit at the bar- try a specialty cocktail, the cheese board and prime rib chili. Great service by Heidi!

Abigail S. • April 25, 2013Very good prices! You get so much food for such a good price. The staff was very friendly and my food came out very quickly. Try the rice bowl! It's good, I'm not a huge veggie fan, but it was good!

Allison I. • July 30, 2014Live music craft beers prohibition style cocktails and farm to table shareables and bites, what not to like?

Freddy F. • January 4, 2015Combination fried rice! Good sashimi.