This is a great people watching spot that has a varied menu with something for everyone. Service was great and attentive. There were five of us in our party and we all had something different and shared. Everything we had was delicious and different, and...all the portions were huge. Start with the Mushroom Fries...outstanding! The Steak Burger was fresh, cooked perfectly and had a great aioli sauce. Spicy Chicken Sandwich tender and flavorful. Fish tacos were great with their own special salsa, The BLT was huge with their signature bacon, and the chopped salad full of fresh ingredients. With all this food, dessert is a must do. We had the begniets with lemon kurd and Maple Doughnut and both were so incredible you HAD to finish them.More

Newport Beach Restaurant Week is upon us and last night I tried the Great Maple at Fashion Island. They offered a $30 dinner menu that was really filling. My friend and I started off the night with Maple Bacon Old Fashioneds ($11). Then we decided...on the NBRW menu. For starters, we opted for the Truffle Deviled eggs and Modern Caesar salad. We also decided on the Market Fish which was Barramundi at the time and the Salted Caramel Pork Ribs. For dessert, we were told that the seasonal doughnut was a Samoa flavor (chocolate caramel coconut) so we ordered that and the maple bacon doughnut to try. The drinks came out first and then the appetizers. They had seated us at the booth closest to the patio door and it was really drafty when the servers would go out and back into the restaurant. The appetizers eventually arrived and they were plated well. The deviled eggs had a lovely parmesan crisp and served on a bed of arugula. The deviled eggs were delicious. I didn’t try the salad but it looked good and my friend consumed it in its entirety. The entrees took some time to arrive but they were definitely pretty also. The fish arrived with crisp vegetables. The pork ribs were served with parmesan fries and the best breaded onion strings I’ve had. The corn on the cob was blackened and the ribs were fork tender. The doughnuts came out last but they were served warm and fresh from the fryer. The seasonal doughnut was definitely the best doughnut I’ve had at a restaurant. I really like what they offered on their NBRW menu and it was nice to have some variety as opposed to just a fish or short ribs offering. I can’t wait to check out other participating restaurants! Newport Beach Restaurant Week goes until January 26, 2020. Check out their website for more details.More

Wonderful food. Seating is crowded. Make reservations. Chicken and maple bacon donuts are a must! Outdoor seating is nice.