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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
10659 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 103 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 10,659 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."
10,659 Reviews
  1. Dianne

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Maria VIP

    Phoenix62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Janet

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Love ❤️ beachcomber restaurant for all and any of our special memories! The service and food never disappoint!! The view is breathtaking of the Pacific Ocean trimming the beach blonde sand while visiting with dear loved ones on our Easter Sunday. 5 ⭐️ star !

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  4. Jackie

    Orange County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality was average—nothing special. However, it's still a nice place to be because it's on a beautiful beach.

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  5. Robin

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful natural setting, nostalgic vibe of vintage California and wonderful food and service. The beignets were exceptional! Loved the outdoor tables along the beach. Be sure to take the short walk under the art tunnel to capture the whole experience!

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  6. Anne VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Easter Brunch party of 4 , the menu was varied and interesting, all of the dishes we ordered were very nice and portions plentiful The service was perfect, friendly and professional The view is lovely right on the beach we had beautiful weather and walked around the area after our meal , definitely will go again . We’ve been there before but it’s been many years ago - still delightful!

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  7. Lauren

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The value is in the ambiance and the location. The food used to be amazing, but the last two or three times we’ve gone the food has been very average. The prices are extremely high for the quality of food you’re getting. The last time I was there I ordered the sea bass, it was undercooked and not as good as it used to be - previously I would’ve said it was the best sea bass I’d had. This visit I ordered the pork chop and the ceviche - the pork chop was overcooked but the sauce was good, and the ceviche didn’t have many shrimp. I think being so busy has had a negative impact on the overall quality. The location can’t be beat but unfortunately the food can. The atmosphere is very fun and there’s a lot of energy which is great for the warmer weather, especially during/after a beach day. Parking is a paid lot, there is a fairly steep walk to the restaurant but if you need an accessible option there is a shuttle that runs for $2 each way from the lot to the beach (there are beach wheelchairs available for no cost to help with the sand, but they are first come first serve).

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  8. Dorothy

    Palm Springs24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had breakfast with family this morning at Beachcomber. The food was exceptional and the service was absolutely perfect - attentive without being intrusive. Beachcomber never fails to deliver.

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  9. Carla

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing lunch! Food was delicious and we were able to see some whales today from the restaurant.

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  10. Kristen

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and service! Very enjoyable morning in a beautiful location!

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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10659 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Newport Beach

Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 103 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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