Reading the Yelp reviews after the fact clued me in that A Restaurant was voted best burger in OC.Having had some enchiladas earlier in the day,I wanted to opt for some lighter fare and I really should have given in when I was eyeing the burger and,right before I ordered,I saw the delicious monstrosity being served at a nearby table.
Rundown of A Restaurant:at 8:30 on a Saturday night this place is BOISTEROUS.I'd say that this place actually looks cool and has some good vibes,the food is delicious but it is indefatigably Newport.If that's your thing,that's great; I just don't see myself coming back for food unless it's a quieter night or if I'm here with a group so we can be the obnoxious drunks.
Enough ranting.We started off with the assorted meat board or platter.Good selection,great for a pre-dinner nosh that isn't an intimidating appetizer.This was followed by the hearts of palm salad and the salmon.Both were delicious.The salad was both light and filling and the salmon was flavorful and prepared so it had an earthy flavor instead of a fishy one.
But alas,it was noisy,kind of cheesy and although they are aces at refilling your drink,the attention we received was a little slow.