Review The Mayor's Table - Newport Beach

My family and I ate here for breakfast while staying at the hotel. The avocado toast and summer yogurt were both excellent. The pancakes looked amazing but we're less flavorful than I expected. Service was friendly, but slow considering there were only a few other patrons when we were there. The ambiance is great- lovely decor including photos of old mayors. The hotel is built on the site of the old city hall and parking lot.

Superb experience all around! 10/10 We grabbed a yummy drink from the rooftop and then headed here for dinner. The whole staff was so welcoming and lovely. Dinner was so delicious, I can’t wait to visit again soon. They had live music which we loved as well. They even gifted our babygirl with a darling stuffed animal from the gift shop- incredible customer care. I highly recommend the Pork Chop 🤤 & PB dessert!!

A very amazing experience at Mayor's Table this afternoon. The restaurant is so beautiful and well-designed. We just stopped by to have drinks at the bar. Our bartender Guy is professional and friendly. His drinks are very delicious. I had a Aperol Spritz and my husband had a few Dirty Martinis. I was inspired by the restaurant fish logo James, and spontaneously did a doodle sketch at the bar. Surprisingly the restaurant manager came over to meet me, and said he liked my artwork. Thanks for the sweet words and the great experience. I definitely recommend this cool place.

Amazing food with spectacular service! We couldn’t have asked for more. Chef Erik really catered to our needs and made sure we got exactly what we were looking for, 10/10. Devine!

There were an impressive number of drink choices including signature cocktails, wine and beer. I chose the Deck Hand Cocktail - their take on a classic Manhattan - made with Bulleit Rye. It was equal parts bracing and refreshing. A generous orange peel gave it flair. Which is the perfect segue in describing the entrance of my appetizer and what an entrance it was! (Side note: I sat facing the kitchen towards the back of the restaurant. The kitchen sits behind a massive window pane grid accessed through silent, double, sliding glass doors a la Bond's MI-5. Very chic!) So as I tipped back to get the last few drops my cocktail out of the corner of my eye I see a floating dome of white smoke heading towards the sliding glass doors. Was it my imagination or did the lights just flicker a bit? The doors parted and the dome was heading straight for me! I braced myself for impact. I narrowed my eyes just as the dome arrived tableside. It suddenly leaped upward! When the smoke cleared I laid my eyes upon the most delicate Smoked Salmon Tartare. Accented by a cheese mixture and chives, there wasn't much to this dish. The accompanying crostini made up for it. I would've opted for more crostini had I been asked. For my main course I went with the Crispy Sea Bass. It came with diced winter squash, brown butter and wild mushrooms. The portion doesn't look like much in the photos, but there was more than enough. The bass had a nice pan sear giving it a golden crust. The fish was cooked perfectly with just enough give when forked through. They gave the butter the heavy lifting when it came to flavor Which. Was. Perfectly. Fine! Too many places automatically include lemon wedges nowadays - even the good ones. I would have enjoyed the bass and butter alone. To be honest I would have preferred the squash and mushrooms pureed with the bass resting on top. As is, the squash was firm, tasty, but nothing memorable without the counterpoint of the wild mushrooms. The dish was almost too dense. Good thing I opted for the Hogwash Rose - a Californian rose Grenache. It's light, floral notes helped cut through the heaviness of my entree. My dessert was the Seasonal Fruit Crostada with brown butter maple pecan ice cream. The filling was made with apples. It was served warm. I found it hard to cut through the edges. Nonetheless, it was delicious! I cleaned my plate. The service was excellent. From the charismatic host to the knowledgeable servers to the attentive bussers everything was top grade. My water glass was always filled - with Badoit sparkling, wouldn't you know - and I never went long without someone asking if everything was to my liking. It was. There was a great atmosphere. The bar was lively and bright. The decor, nautical and upscale. The main dining room is buttoned up enough for a power lunch - intimate enough for a nice date, yet comfy enough for an adult family gathering. The patio reminded me of the great rooms most residents on Lido wished they hadn't given up to move there. Thankfully, The Mayor's Table offers a spectacular alternative.

Was very impressed with breakfast all five morning of our stay. Tons of flavor with in the benedicts, pancakes, avocado toast. Very friendly service and no wait times all week.

Our sever Jeffery was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and suggested some great drinks. The food was amazing.

Amazing culinary talent. Loved the atmosphere. Hard to pick favorite dessert. They were all delicious.

Gourmet breakfast in Newport. Amazing short rib hash with eggs. I recommend poached eggs for that dish. The breakfast sandwich however was not that great, dry and flavorless with inconsistently cooked bacon. Wonderful ambience.

Great restaurant! Amazing service . . . Ricco was the best!! Really nice food and cocktails!! Highly recommend!!

Thank you to Mark and everyone else. The food was fantastic and the service was wonderful.

Had a great experience there this morning, thanks to the awesome waitress, the manager and the kitchen crew. They were so attentive and accommodating to my medical condition. Oh, and the Oatmeal is from heaven! Amazing service, delicious food and great ambiance; those are what you will definitely get at this place.

Great spot! My boyfriend, his brother and myself enjoyed a nice breakfast here yesterday. Aside from the cute decor the staff were very professional and friendly. They accommodated my allergies and my boyfriend’s brother’s restrictions. The food didn’t taste “modified” and was very fresh!

Ok. I didn’t want to like this place being tied to a hotel but the food was above average and the service good. The shashito pepper and peach salad was impressive, ceviche solid, skip the spinach and beans and try the fish of the day.

Thank you Mayor's Table for a wonderful dining experience. We ordered the charcoal orecchiette and the pork chop. Both entrées were delicious. But what made our experience one of the best we've ever had was our server Gina. She patiently answered all of our questions about the menu, made checked in with us without interrupting our evening and always presented a friendly smile. We would rate her 10 out of 5 stars! Thank you for a great evening!

The food, service, and atmosphere are truly 5-star and way above what I would have even expected! I will absolutely recommend anyone to go here. The server and assistant server both left me with an unforgettable experience that will have me coming back for a long time!

Nice hang out place for drinks and chatter. Had the Take off your tai, rum, fresh pineapple, yuzu, pomegranate reduction, coconut. Yummy!