Arches is on 29th and Waterfront is WONDERFUL

   PVombaur - 11/14/2008

I am in love with the food, the ambiance and most of all the Host...what a fabulous place for a long romantic lunch or dinner. The food is wonderful and the service impeccable. Pricey...No More...The Recession Proof Lunch is $ 8.95- $ 10.95 for Kobe Cheeseburgers, Pulled Pork, Salads and more and those old favorites remain on the menu as well! The Arches and the Arches waterfront are wonderful hidden treat...don't miss this opportunity to be here during the holidays...sneaker spot to eat and then go around to Spagetti Factory to watch the boat parade! Enjoy!

   Survivingtheoc - 07/02/2008

FROM WONDERFUL TO NOT SO WONDERFUL

   Jnjthaler3 - 06/19/2008

I was a patron of the Arches on PCH, from 1960 until the week they closed in 2007. I have not been to the 'new' Arches on 29th Street except to stop and look around before they opened. The last few times I was at the Arches on PCH I was disappointed. It used to be the best place to go in Newport (through the 60's, 70's & 80's) for good food, excellent service, pleasant decor and ambience. In the 90's it started to slide, not sure why, it just did. I wish the 29th Street Arches success. It is smaller and might bring back some of the ambience and intimacy.

Good food, very expensive!!

   amautcello - 07/19/2007

This will probably be one of the last reviews of The Arches since they will be going out of business (moving to a new location). Went there for my wife's bithday, the food was excellent, good service, decor was nice however dining room was a bit loud as there were some larger parties (6-8 people) in the room so there was no intimacy. I had the Filet Mignon ($50) and my wife had the lamb chops ($38) with a half bottle of pinot ($22) and a Shrimp cocktail for appitizer ($18) ....do you get the idea. These prices are among the most expensive I've ever seen..everything needs to be about $25 less then on the menu...Steak and Lobster, take a guess...($95) Outragous!!!! Now I'm not a penny pincher, I like a good meal like everyone else and I'm willing to pay for it, but not at these prices. Stick to the Sky Room, Orange Hill...etc.

Don't Go

   taster001 - 05/16/2007

Our experience at The Arches was extremely disappointing. It had a great reputation in the past but has fallin into the depths of misery.

As a former server, I thought the service was extremely poor. Dirty dishes were stacked on the back of booths and the waiters although dressed in tuxedos were average to below average hosts.

The $50 filet mignon was actually a sirloin and at best a good Denny's sirloin. The $40 fried shrimp were tough and the chicken was average.

For the prices they charge -- $20 - $125 a plate -- you would think this might be one the best meals you have ever had. I was wrong to think that.

I would have been more pleased to spend a quarter of the bill and have better food at Sizzler.

Don't go to The Arches in Newport Beach.

Food Terrible, Service Fine

   pmattla - 08/31/2006

For the money, there are way better options in the area. We had artichoke appetizers, salads, stone crab, veal piccata and cherries jubilee. Nothing stood out as especially fresh or flavorful. In fact, the food was bland and undistinguished. For almost $200 for 2 (with 1 drink each) I expect much higher quality and taste. Waiter was entertaining and a classic old-school jokester. Despite his charm, we won't be back.

HORRIBLE NEVER EVER!

   hicsty13 - 08/06/2006

I felt like i was discriminated against here. i went here with my bf and we had made reservations beforehand. We waited an hour and people who came after us ( who also had reservations later than us) were seated before us. After complaining to the hostess, she said we will be seated next but 4 more parties were seated before us again. We complained again and were finally seated but no one came to our table for 30 minutes. We ended up leaving because it was the worst service we have ever received. It was a waste of 2 hours. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER

   pdlok - 04/13/2005

Took a date for dinner, we also had a bottle of (overpriced) wine and had to tell the waiter to stop pushing it... we wanted to relax a little and finish the bottle. We were there no more than an hour when the owner came over and asked us to leave our table, it was busy and he "had people waiting". I was astonished anyone would be so greedy and cheesy to ask a customer to leave? Dinner was $150 for insulting treatment and so-so food. I'll never go back. Stay away from the Arches.

the best

   jcoving3rd - 03/07/2005

this is the best place to get a late night bite in town. I have been going here sine the early 80's and the place has not lost an inch! And with the light up the old lady still looks good. Be sure to ask for "Cliff, the Closer" he will take acre of you

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   donaldwiseca - 02/07/2005

My wife and I ahve been going to The Arches for 14 years and it is our favorite place. Cliff is great and we always get superb service. Hopefully, it will still be going strong in 2022.