Cruisers Pizza Bar & Grill
801 E Balboa Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92661
949.220.9414 | www.cruiserspizzabargrill.com
Previously known as the Shore House Cafe, Cruisers Pizza Bar & Grill pays homage to the 1970’s beach cruisers and wants to encourage their clientele to “enjoy the ride”. Unlike some sports bars, Cruisers wanted to put a stake in the ground in two unique ways. First they wanted to present exceptional food, so they brought in a great chef. Next they wanted to improve the sports bar experience, so they have created four different areas. Each area plays a different game. And they play it loud. It feels like you are there on the field. At the hostess stand they list all the areas and which game can be found where. The dining room is bar-centric, however toward the back, there are two unique venues. One is an outdoor patio with flat screens galore, and the second is a private room reserved by fan clubs for their big games. This seats about 60 people and has a 14 foot projector screen, as well as 25flat screens. The staff is very friendly, and one of the owners, Alex Petrosian, welcomed us and showed us around like a pro. He and his partner have been bartending for many years, and I had a few tastes of some amazing craft cocktails he was mixing up. They also have 10 beers on tap and a complete bar. Just a block from the Ferry and Boardwalk on the Peninsula— this is a must visit.