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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

4.8
4.8
10666 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Voted as one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" for 2023 by OpenTable in the United States

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove provides "world class" ocean front dining in the Historic District of the Crystal Cove State Park with breath taking views of the Newport Coastline and Catalina Island. Situated on the sandy beach, The Beachcomber's outdoor patio provides the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean's breeze while sipping on your favorite cocktail or enjoying one of the many favorite entrees and appetizers.

The Beachcomber's outdoor tropical bar 'The Bootlegger' with thatch roofing provides the perfect spot to escape from the world while enjoying one of many tropical libations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Olivera
  • Catering
    Crashing surf and breathtaking sunsets are the backdrops of your Southern California dream event. The Beachcomber's Catering division offers four stunning sites within the California State Park Historic District or will travel to your desired location.
  • Private party facilities
    3 Beautiful settings able to accommodate 25-200 people.Promenade-located right on the beachOutdoor Deck- See the beautiful sunsets and have Catalina in the backround.Vistor Center- Perfect for a Cocktail Party
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    Los Trancos
  • Parking details
    Park across Coast Hwy at Los Trancos Parking lot. Take the shuttle to the cafe or walk the scenic path. It takes about 15 minutes. Check in with the host under the red umbrella by the sea.
  • Entertainment
    Live Guitar on Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Champagne Brunch on the beach!

    USD 17.00 - USD 55.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Enjoy mom's special day on the beach on the Crystal Coves State Beach. Champagne Brunch $55 for adults and $16 for Kids (ordering off of the kids' menu) Start with a glass of Champagne, Mimosa, or Orange Juice, Soda or Coffee Then share our Beignets and Ambrosia. Choice of one entree from our specially created menu: Surf & Turf, Maine Lobster Frittata, Savory Crab Crepe, Smoked Scottish Salmon Benedict, Shrimp Pesto Pasta, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Italian Sausage, Buttermilk Fired Chicken, Vegetable Terrine

What 10,666 people are saying

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beachcomber Cafe at Crystal Cove offers a "unique dining experience right on the beach" with "stunning ocean views" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing beignets" and "delicious seafood," particularly the crab omelet and shrimp tacos. The "ambiance is unbeatable," making it a "perfect spot for any occasion."
10,666 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    Louisville10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The setting is beautiful - hard to beat the area, right are the beach is an absolute gem - and this is the redeeming factor for the rating. The food is “meh”, the best item we ordered were the beignets. The frittata, pancakes, benedict, and chilaquiles were forgettable. If looking for a scenic spot for a cocktail, I recommend the Beachcomber. If looking for a great breakfast/brunch in the area, there are better choices.

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  2. Larry

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Oscar was fantastic! So personal, professional and fun. The food was delicious and being on the beach was fabulous. If you are in Newport Beach you need to eat here.

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  3. Liz

    San Joaquin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great beach vibe and pretty sunset. Brett, our waiter was attentive and food are drinks arrived quickly.

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  4. Barbara

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and ambience. Service was very good. Classic beach location.

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  5. Leslie

    Orange County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch today with visiting family. Everything was great! I didn’t get our server’s name, but he was so friendly and made some good recommendations. Everyone enjoyed their food. Excellent!

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  6. Robyn VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner at Beachcomber. It was a lovely little walk down to the beach from the parking lot. It is a super cute, casual beachfront place. We got there after sunset and I wish we had come just a little earlier to enjoy the view. Food was excellent. We shared a couple appetizers and I loved the ahi tuna nachos. Will be back!

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  7. gianna

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn't appreciate having to wait 30 mins when we had a reservation but Bryon that we had a great time

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  8. Mark

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to take our out of town friends to the Beachcomber, it’s always a treat and always great food and ambiance!!!

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  9. Dianne

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beachcomber’s outside seating makes breakfast at the beach a destination with an amazing backdrop…the ocean to the west and cliffs to the east. It’s ambiance personified. Food is good quality and the portions are big enough to share or box it up and bring it home. Mini beignets create a palatable opening course. Essentially the BEACHCOMBER never disappoints.

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  10. Maria VIP

    Phoenix62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good but the server was a bit dismissive and didn’t even acknowledge that it was my husband’s birthday. And when she shared the specials, she neglected to say that the surf and turf was $120! So needless to say when we got the bill we were shocked - it was worth maybe $75 but hardly worth $120.

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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10666 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Los Trancos
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Park across Coast Hwy at Los Trancos Parking lot. Take the shuttle to the cafe or walk the scenic path. It takes about 15 minutes. Check in with the host under the red umbrella by the sea.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Olivera
  • Entertainment
    Live Guitar on Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Crashing surf and breathtaking sunsets are the backdrops of your Southern California dream event. The Beachcomber's Catering division offers four stunning sites within the California State Park Historic District or will travel to your desired location.
  • Private party facilities
    3 Beautiful settings able to accommodate 25-200 people.Promenade-located right on the beachOutdoor Deck- See the beautiful sunsets and have Catalina in the backround.Vistor Center- Perfect for a Cocktail Party
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