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Bandera Newport Beach Reviews
Been going to Bandera and Houston's and White House in
Been going to Bandera and Houston's and White House in aspen for decades. Went to dinner at Bandera Saturday night with three friends all of us are locals and have eaten there many times. We were waiting for our food when a snotty so called lit
Passed by here for over 30 years and finally decided to
Passed by here for over 30 years and finally decided to give it a go. Why did I wait so long!? Great food and service was even better! A must try to have a cocktail, appetizer or dinner if you're in the neck of the woods!
Honestly, this is not a place to bring your kids.
If children aren't welcome, then just say so and specify age restrictions--don't make families feel uncomfortable after they arrive. I also felt completely disrespected and discriminated against. I asked for a very basic accommodation--vege
Cold heartless jerks.
Sarah the manager kicked us out due to us bringing our 9 year old which there were 5 of us at a 6 person booth but only due to us not listing 5 people they asked us to leave. We we were there for our god mothers anniversary of her husbands death but
Horrible Service.
The staff including the manager that shows up to work with wrinkled suit pants are just the worse to deal with. The service made the food taste horrible. No means No!!! They don't know how to take care of guests and have this fake kindness. You
We came in here just for drinks! It's Saturday night 7pm
We came in here just for drinks! It's Saturday night 7pm and the place is packed! We asked the hostess if we can just have cocktails. She directed us to two tops back by the open kitchen. They have a limited tables for just cocktails/wine and
I usually love this restaurant.
Good food. Consistent quality. My bad, we arrived on a Friday night without reservations but thought we might sit in the back on the high tops as we've done numerous times before. Unlike previously, the hostess informed us we could only order a
This dark and secluded spot along the strip in Newport
This dark and secluded spot along the strip in Newport Beach is excellent great bar scene awesome food and drinks. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Food was tasty and the drinks were strong
I had the best dinner at Bandera! I had been to other
I had the best dinner at Bandera! I had been to other Hillstone restaurants before and was very happy with my experience at this CDM location and love that it's 2 blocks from the beach. The service was great, servers were super attentive. I love
This food was FANTASTIC.
The chips, guacamole, salsa and the Birria bowl was delicious. Ordered a couple various spicy cocktails and they were absolutely perfect. The staff was really sweet too. Not going to lie when I say the pickle on my drink was flat out dreamy! Crisp an
Today August 30,2025 @ 4.
30 pm .Me and my family of 2 Adults and 3 Childern showed up to have early dinner here to be told by 2 females in Black clothing that we need reservations when the place was not busy at all with tons of booths available.We felt we were discriminated
Great team dinner at Bandera! Ordered the chicken and rib
Great team dinner at Bandera! Ordered the chicken and rib combo, excellent choices as well as a bottle of Duckhorn, our server Grace was fantastic, booth was comfortable and lighting was dim but welcoming
Feeling Greatfull
Have to say the manager Ben was amazing. His heart felt understanding about our Son having to go get different shoes help us to understand the Rules. The waitresses was amazing too. Great staff Great food. Thank you ❤️🙏
The Newport Beach area has so many great restaurants to
The Newport Beach area has so many great restaurants to choose from, and Bandera is one of the absolute best. I come here multiple times each year for the fantastic food, great service, and the rustic, but sophisticated, atmosphere. My favorite men
We tried to make a reservation for 5 and this was their
We tried to make a reservation for 5 and this was their response: "We don't typically make reservations for parties of 5. We prefer to more intimate experiences with parties of two" Why in the world would a restaurant have a policy
No Reservations for over 2 people!
We tried to make reservations for 5 and were told they don't make reservations for 5, they prefer a more intimate experience for 2 people. Why in the world would a restaurant have a policy to turn away 5 paying customers?!?
meh. overrated. chicken was so dry and came out so late. i
meh. overrated. chicken was so dry and came out so late. i ate in a group of 5 and everyone was served their entree at the same time but my dish arrived 15 minutes after with no explanation as to why it was so late. sides were good, also tried the tr
Chicken sandwich was very flavorful and very plentiful.
The chic and rib plate was full plate. A lot of food. The ribs were amazing, the chicken was moist but not a lot of flavor. The cold slaw was to die for. All in all, great warm atmosphere with attentive waitress. I'd go back.
Our Home Away from Home – Thank You, Ben and the Banderas Newport Beach Team We travel constantly and are longtime fans of Hillstone restaurants—we make a point to seek them out wherever we go. But nothing compares to the experience we have at B
Looooooong wait with a reservation
Horrible service. So shocked from a hillstone. We had a reservation for 4 people at 8:30. After waiting 40 minutes we’re still not seated. The hostess said or would be just a few minutes. This is unacceptable. Manager came and said he could seat us
Great dinner (be aware of group size)
My wife and I had a great dinner here. Seated quickly at our reserved time Server (Emma) was attentive and friendly and always made time to stop by. Note that the restaurant only has booths so does not accomodate large groups. Drinks were great as
Check your bill
They overcharged for my meal and didn't give an itemized receipt, when I request the receipt they made a big deal about it and involved the manager. If I didn't look at my bill, it would've been 30 dollars more than what I actually ord
Best American Fare You Can Get
Always the best service, atmosphere and food. My food ratings below: Dip Duo-8.4 (mostly because of guac, the jalapeno was a 9.5) Chicken Sandwich-9.8 French Dip-10
BANDERA Exceptional
My wife and I on November 8 had a 5:00 dinner, only time available, and were promptly seated. Restaurant and bar packed with people enjoying the noisy vibe. Our server, Gabriel, was fabulous. He had a great personality and you could tell he wanted t
Horrible
Ruined our son's birthday. We arrived with 6 people - "we don't serve parties of 6". We said "ok, we'll split up into 4 and 2, or 3 and 3, no problem". They literally said "no we won't serve you"
Bandera Was Good
Two of us enjoyed Babdera very much. We were greeted warmly. Our waitress was so helpful and knowledgeable about the food offered. We had a margarita and a tequila sunrise. Both were good. Our entrees were bbq beef ribs and a double cut pork chop. Bo
I've been here many times and will continue to go.
The ambiance is nice and their Hawaiian steak is the best.
Was my second time here.
. first time I wasn't too impressed for some reason (maybe cause of the small menu) but this time I came to realize they have a small menu but make everything just right! It may also have been because the first time I was with girlfriends for a gir
if i could give a 0 star i would place used to be super
if i could give a 0 star i would place used to be super good and now it's super run down terrible service my daughter asked for well done on her filet and got a bloody mess took about 15 mins to get a refill on my water placed the wrong food on my ta
Stunning ambiance in the atmosphere & exceptional food!
Stunning ambiance in the atmosphere & exceptional food! Steak charred to perfection. Rotisserie chicken a delight, both as tender as a marshmallow! Attentive polite service with a personal touch! Everything is amazing.
Amazing Right in the middle of CDM Great atmosphere, busy
Amazing Right in the middle of CDM Great atmosphere, busy place. You need to make a reservation for the Bar ads well as the dinning area. it's always very crowded. Reservations are highly recommended. But you will love the experience. Food and the d
My family and I have been coming here since they opened in
My family and I have been coming here since they opened in 1996 and have consistently ordered take out as well as dined in. The last three times I've done take out, I've made excuses as to why the portion that time was so small. This is the fourth ti
The food is really good.
A bit pricey but what and where isnt. Is a small restaurant so try to go during the weekdays
I make a point to visit this place several times a year.
I particularly savor their delectable jalapeño cornbread, and their selection of cocktails is top-notch.
You can't just walk in and have a drink at the bar.
All seats at the bar are reserved for dinner. It's all about maximizing revenue and they are a bit rude about it.
Just a night out
Outstanding! The greeting was pleasant, the food was excellent, and the service could not have been better. Kendall needs a raise. She was outstanding.
Make reservations or good luck getting in.
This place is solid, you can't go wrong. The entire menu is delicious. Great food, drinks, and ambiance. My Favorites- Smoked salmon (appetizer is shareable) Crispy chicken sandwich French dip Salads are great too if you want to keep it light.
The stars aligned for us
We'll let me tell you flew in from VA DC. Made rsvp 5crowns elderly mother dinner for 6 perfect right. Last minute she wanted ribs and corn bread. After looking long beach up coast. Rembered Banderas. PROBLEM SOLVED RIGHT ACCROSS STREET CORONA DEL
BEWARE PARTIES OVER 5
Bandera, we learned too late, has a policy against seating a table of 6. We came for a birthday celebration and left disappointed for dinner elsewhere. Bandera declined to seat our party of 6 together, even though our family would fit easily and happ
No Christmas spirit at Bandera
Made reservations for five family members for a Christmas dinner. At the last second we had six. Told by management that it was corporate policy that they couldn’t seat six in a booth and they suggested one or two sit at the bar. That was unaccepta
Can’t go wrong with Bandera
This place is a classic for us. Great food! While not a large menu, the Chefs selections are well thought out. Well prepared. And timely in their delivery. We life to sit at the bar whenever we go to any of the restaurants in this chain. Hills
Find a different place
Very unpleasant staff and they don’t like families or groups of more than 4. Lists of good places so find a different one. I’m certainly not going back
Consistent Quality and Service
As always, the food was delicious and top quality. Bandera's rotisserie chicken was moist, flavorful, and worth the high tab. The servers and staff members were unfailingly friendly and efficient. When a salad was served incorrectly, a manager qu
Bandera is one my husbands and my favorite places.
The food and service are always excellent. The artichokes are amazing!
The dark and classic ambience of the Corona Del Mar
The dark and classic ambience of the Corona Del Mar landmark is a beautiful setting for delicious food, well-made classic cocktails, and attentive service. We began our meal with classic cocktails of a dirty martini and Negroni, and then moved on to
I happened to be in the area last eve , It should be at
I happened to be in the area last eve , It should be at least two decades since last itme I ate at Bandera. Their roteserie chicken might be more expensive than El Polo Loco but definitley was still much tastier , tender & juicer . Yet still NO e
This restaurant has been one of my favorites for many years
This restaurant has been one of my favorites for many years now! The chill relaxed vibe adds to the ambience of this dimly lit cool spot. The cocktails are amazing. Especially their Margarita and their fresh Crisp Martini! They have an amazing wine s
We have been dinning and drinking at Bandera since it's
We have been dinning and drinking at Bandera since it's opening so we have a succession of experience there to draw from. That said have always enjoyed Crew/People, the bar, dinning and overall ambiance of Bandera.Love their cornbread made in the ole
Great food, great service! Was really impressed.
This is our new weekly spot. The chicken is the juiciest you'll ever taste. The whiskey sour is perfect. We all thoroughly enjoyed Bandera.
I love this place.
It's a cozy yet romantic vibe. Service is great. Food is consistently great. The macho salad is my absolute favorite! I would try the chocolate mousse on the dessert menu as well. 10/10
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