501 Park Avenue Bistro - Newport Beach

The food was excellent, and the server was both friendly and attentive.

The restaurant was mostly empty, except for a few patrons at the bar. When we requested the outdoor heating to be turned on, they forgot. My partner ordered a Coors Light, but they didn’t have it in stock. When it was my turn to order a drink, they also forgot about it, and I was informed that the bartender had misplaced my ticket. My food portion was quite small, but my companion enjoyed his burger. Since it was such a slow night, the waiting staff went over to the house, which felt unprofessional. Overall, I was disappointed as it didn't meet my expectations considering the prices.

The dining experience was delightful, featuring some creative dishes that were truly enjoyable. The value for the quality of the food was excellent, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. The café had a charming atmosphere, making it a pleasant spot to relax and enjoy a meal.

Service was terrific as always and the cheeseburger most excellent. I would also recommend the grilled cheese short rib sandwich.

I have been to this restaurant before and always had good service. Tonight was different. We waited a long time for a waiter to come to the table. Then we waited a really long time to get our food. My dish was delicious but the experience was not enjoyable. The waiter did comp 1 glass of wine since it took so long to get our food