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SideDoor

Gastropub and Wine Bar$$$$
Corona del Mar
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8.4/10
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    Ashley H.
    "... the cheese board and prime rib chili. Great service by Heidi!"(2 Tips)
    Doug Z.
    "Sit at the bar, well done cocktails, great beer and food"(3 Tips)
    OC Weekly
    "Great ambiance and about a dozen beers on tap."(2 Tips)
    OC Weekly
    "... of course, like any fries, but then there's the unmistakable flavor..."(3 Tips)
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  • Doug d.heart icon on user image
    Doug de WetAugust 28, 2017
    Simply dressed with high quality, classic toppings, on a soft, toasty sesame seed bun, the rich, juicy burger is fabulous. Dig the dark-cozy-old-timey-pubby atmosphere too.
  • OC Weekly
    OC WeeklyFebruary 7, 2011
    Try the Beef Fat Fries! They're crisp, of course, like any fries, but then there's the unmistakable flavor of beefiness, almost imperceptible at first, then asserting itself as the aftertaste. Yum! Read more
  • Jason V.
    Jason Vande BrakeSeptember 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The menu changes frequently but some staples are the halibut fish and chips (best I've had anywhere) and the mac and cheese. If the wild mushrooms are on the menu when you stop by, I HIGHLY recommend
  • OC Weekly
    OC WeeklyNovember 23, 2011
    Voted Best Beer Selection in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Great ambiance and about a dozen beers on tap. Click on the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more
  • Alyssa C.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa ColemanJuly 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Prime Rib Chili Cheese Fries, you've got to try them at least once. SO GOOD.
  • Max K.
    Max KorenvaesJuly 2, 2011
    I just had dinner with my parents. The food was exceptional and service was excellent. Unfortunately my mother experienced a moist, slimy, uncomfortable sensation around her ankle...a behemoth slug
  • Doug Z.
    Doug ZamenskyDecember 2, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    OC's original gastro pub. Sit at the bar, well done cocktails, great beer and food
  • Max K.
    Max KorenvaesJuly 2, 2011
    I just had dinner there with my parents. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The experience was
  • Jackie B.
    Jackie BernardiApril 22, 2013
    Famous for the Prime Rib, but do not miss the Pork Chop--you'll thank me!
  • Ashley H.
    Ashley HardeeDecember 19, 2011
    Sit at the bar- try a specialty cocktail, the cheese board and prime rib chili. Great service by Heidi!
  • Jenny B.
    Jenny BMarch 7, 2012
    Great food! Loved the Salmon and the prime rib sandwich. Melts in your mouth!
  • Dano A.
    Dano AlcalaNovember 29, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Every Monday night brothers of the castle (which consists of my twin and I) play acoustic songs from 6-10
  • Shalina P.
    Shalina PeeraJune 13, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    favs: scallops, grilled tri-tip, cheese & charcuterrie plate, warm figgy bread pudding, chopin vodka dirty martini :)
  • Double Dee💋
    Double Dee💋August 16, 2011
    Ordered the 5 selection cheese plate GREAT cheeses and shared a bottle of Allagash beer:)
  • Ali O.
    Ali OopNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Duck salami is really good. (I was pleasantly surprised!)
  • Gabe O.
    Gabe OrvisJune 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Lift up the painting in the corner for a surprise (by bar TV).
  • G S.
    G StapletonJanuary 18, 2010
    Look for the big red key on Poppy, enter and try the cheese and charcuterie. Ask the waiter what to pair it with Read more
  • Paul M.heart icon on user image
    Paul MillerOctober 29, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Ask Trevor for the "What Ails You" drink.
  • Kurt A.
    Kurt ArnlundAugust 22, 2011
    Expert cheese selection. Fantastic drinks. Win!
  • Cathérine V.
    Cathérine V.DSeptember 2, 2016
    take a charcuterie plate!
  • Stephen S.
    Stephen SantacroceAugust 13, 2013
    Amber-always great service!
  • Mishell P.
    Mishell PaulinoJune 19, 2013
    Try the Salty Dog.
  • Lynn S.
    Lynn SaloMarch 18, 2012
    My goodness, my Guinness, since 1759!!! Happy St. Paddy's Day!!!
  • John G.heart icon on user image
    John GraingerDecember 31, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Last Sun for bunch is 12/31
  • Lynn S.
    Lynn SaloMarch 18, 2012
    My goodness, my Guinness....Since 1759!
  • Ali O.
    Ali OopNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Tete de moine cheese is great!
  • Alyssa C.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa ColemanApril 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Orchard Sangria 👌
  • Victoria N.
    Victoria NinoNovember 6, 2010
    Dogfish head festina peche is the best beer I've ever had!
  • Phil D.
    Phil DunnMay 3, 2012
    So lame. goat hill in costa mesa has better service
  • Hector
    HectorJanuary 26, 2012
    Three cheeses two meats
  • Shalina P.
    Shalina PeeraJune 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Morroccan Spiced Scallops are YUM!!
  • Diana V.
    Diana Van de KampAugust 18, 2010
    The avocado mash is delectable
  • Daniel O.
    Daniel O'LearyAugust 15, 2010
    Dogfishead on tap!
  • McGyver R.
    McGyver RepresentsJune 4, 2010
    Backside, 5 crowns ;-P
  • David A.
    David ArmstrongSeptember 8, 2018
    Overpriced and underwhelming.
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