Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Newport Beach has a solid outdoor seating area where you can eat while your dog hangs out next to you, which beats sitting inside on a nice Southern California day. The menu lets you customize your burger pretty extensively — you pick your toppings, your patty style, the whole thing — so you can get exactly what you’re in the mood for. The fries come in regular or Cajun seasoned, and they’re legitimately good, the kind that actually taste like potatoes instead of just salt delivery vehicles.

The casual atmosphere works well if you’re coming from the beach or one of the nearby parks. Newport Beach itself is a nice area for a dog walk afterward, with the waterfront right there and various parks scattered around where your dog can actually stretch their legs and run. The staff is friendly enough, and they don’t make a fuss about having a dog sitting at an outdoor table, which honestly matters more than you’d think at some places.

It’s worth knowing that this is a chain, so there’s nothing particularly special or unexpected about the experience — you’ll get what you’d get at any Five Guys anywhere. The food is solid, the portions are generous, and it’s a reliable spot if you want a burger and fries without overthinking it. The outdoor setup means you’re not dealing with a stuffy indoor restaurant vibe, and your dog isn’t trapped inside while you eat.

Newport Beach has enough dog-friendly options and parks nearby that you could easily make this part of a larger outing. Stop in for lunch, grab a burger and fries, let your dog chill at the table, then head out to explore the rest of the area. It’s straightforward and works well for a casual meal with your dog.