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The Counter Restaurant Review

Westcliff Plaza
1104 Irvine Ave. (Westcliff Dr.) Send to Phone
Newport BeachCA 92660
949-642-0700 | Menu
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Build-your-own gourmet burger concept works well for foodies with a burger craving.

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Lunch & Dinner daily

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Dining room at The Counter, Newport Beach, CAThe Counter presents diners with a checklist on a clipboard instead of a regular menu. Here’s where the fun begins: check off your choice of patty (beef, turkey, chicken or veggie), toppings, sauce and bun (or no bun) to create your bespoke burger. Want Danish blue cheese or herb goat cheese spread on your giant one-pounder? What about Dijon balsamic sauce or roasted garlic aïoli? But even before you wrap your mouth around your juicy burger, start off with the fried dill pickle chips, onion rings or sweet potato fries. For vegetarians, there’s the “hobo pack,” an assortment of fresh vegetables topped with herbs and a veggie burger with spicy sour cream sauce. The eatery, with its refreshing industrial décor, mod music, cold beer, cocktails and wines, also offers sandwiches, fountain drinks, ice cream shakes and desserts such as apple crumble, Key lime pie and brownies. Also located at 6416 Irvine Blvd., Woodbury Town Center, Irvine, 949-336-7272.

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