Mutt Lynch's is one of the best day drinking spots in Newport Beach. It's a pretty cool place to go on a Saturday or Sunday during the day. It gets super packed!
There are a few pool tables which is fun, but the environment is awesome...especially in the summer.
Really the only thing I can't stand about the place is that the bouncers are dicks sometimes. They're pretty rude at the door most of the time.
Carve your name in the table! Eat breakfast--the most important meal of the day here. Loud, seat yourself, OK to wear very little here & while it's day light OK to bring kiddo here (but bring your own entertainment like playdough or crayons). Bathroom tiny upstairs--kiddo potty trained thank goodness.
Breakfast Food excellent and huge plates. (I've only eaten breakfast items here). Service good. Drinks-- stick to the beers. Location-right on the "walk" so you can people watch. When it's around evening, ID is checked at the door by a big guy who's actually nice and seems amused by the tourists. Pay your metered parking or ride your bike like me. Been eating drinking and  merry-ing here for 9 years. Witty sayings on the sign thing on the building-- although their poetry been more somber these last 2 years-- must be the recession.
Upstairs is a more "sporty" bar/ local/ sundried tomato area. I usually stay by the windows "downstairs," my buddy is the local, not me.
Calling all men! : face the window while you're munching on your nachos and chugging that beer ! You won't be disappointed !
I'm definitely coming back here for my birthday!
The "mucho nachos" were HUGE, and the "Southwest eggrolls" were mouthwatering! Those two wont disappoint you, nor the beer, nor the view.
It's great for groups but just remember the 18% gratuity that is added for groups of 6 or more (a reminder so you tell your group what to expect.)
PLUS- THE BEACH IS RIGHT THERE ! What else could you want more?