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Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA

Pelican Grill

4.7
4.7
3258 Reviews
$50 and over
American
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Pelican Grill

4.7
$50 and over
American
Newport Beach

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Pelican Grill, nestled within the prestigious 5-Star, 5-Diamond Resort at Pelican Hill, is Newport Coast's ultimate dining destination. Adjacent to two stunning 18-hole golf courses, "The Grill" offers an elevated take on casual Southern California Cuisine. Our culinary team emphasizes innovation and vibrant flavors by using the freshest local and hyper-local ingredients, working with local vendors such as Oak Grove Farms. While also sourcing pick of the season fruits and vegetables from Local Farmers Markets. You will indulge in the finest cuts of land and sea, expertly paired with selections from our extensive wine list. Whether you're enjoying a wood-fired pizza in the lounge or savoring caviar on the veranda, our impeccable service ensures an unforgettable dining experience

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 467-5802
  • Website
    http://www.pelicangrillnb.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill celebrates the best of coastal California dining with fresh fish, pastas, the finest beef and a wide selection of side dishes. An open kitchen, heated ocean-view terrace and an extensive wine by the glass menu add to the experience.
  • Location
    22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    Pelican Hill Road and Newport Coast Drive
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Entertainment
    Pop-Rock and Blues featured Thursday - Saturday, 7pm - 11pm *Band start time subject to Sporting Event schedules.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year Eves Dinner First Seating

    USD 235.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening! Enjoy a festive multi-course menu crafted by Pelican Grill Culinary Team, live entertainment and a midnight champagne toast to remember. Celebrate in style with great food, drinks and ambiance to welcome 2025 in the best way possible. Please note that for our first seating, we kindly request a dining time of three hours to ensure all our guests have the opportunity to enjoy the evening with us. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we make this a memorable night for everyone! We offer two exclusive seatings for New Year's Eve Celebration: First Seating: 5:00pm-8:00pm ($235++pp) Second Seating 8:30pm-12:00pm ($285++pp)

  • New Years Eve Second Seating

    USD 285.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening! Enjoy a festive multi-course menu crafted by Pelican Grill Culinary Team, live entertainment and a midnight champagne toast to remember. Celebrate in style with great food, drinks and ambiance to welcome 2025 in the best way possible. Please note that for our first seating, we kindly request a dining time of three hours to ensure all our guests have the opportunity to enjoy the evening with us. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we make this a memorable night for everyone! We offer two exclusive seatings for New Year's Eve Celebration: Second Seating 8:30pm-12:00pm ($285++pp)

  • Christmas Day Buffet

    USD 55.00 - USD 235.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Chef-curated action stations accompanied by a delightful backdrop of live music set the stage for a refined Christmas Day Brunch. Enjoy endless offerings from fresh seafood and savory carvery to a dessert wonderland room and come together to indulge in the season of sharing. Automatic 20% gratuity will be applied to the final check.

Menu

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What 3,258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pelican Grill offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "amazing" views, perfect for special occasions or a romantic evening. Guests praise the attentive service and the luxurious ambiance. While some dishes fall short, the overall experience remains memorable, with standout items like the Sea Bass and table-side Tiramisu.

3,258 Reviews

  1. Jo

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting in Newport Coast. Nice, quiet dining for visiting with friends.

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  2. Peggie

    VIP

    Orange County

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Very stunning. Loreto was our server and he could not have been more attentive and gracious!

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  3. Debbie

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. The food was amazing! We had the blue fin tuna tostadas as an appetizer. My huband had awedge salad which was great. We had the salmon and the chick as our main dishes and both were amazing! And the dessert knocked our socks off! Overall great experience.

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  4. Rick

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, very nice atmosphere. Somewhat disinterested service.

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  5. Howard

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was wonderful. The food and service were excellent.

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  6. marc

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining room is gorgeous. Seating is far apart. The service was excellent. All the dishes were prepared well and served at the appropriate pace. Would highly recommend dining here. We loved it!

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  7. Vicki

    VIP

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a nice quiet table with great service from our waiter, Aaron. Our meals were delicious and artistically presented. Lovely evening!

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  8. Shirley

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous views. Excellent lobster rolls and the mushroom pizza was delicious too.

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  9. Ron

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, wonderful service, very comfortable atmosphere.

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  10. andrea

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful stayed at the resort and enjoyed a very tasty dinner and beautiful ambiance for our 25th anniversary 🥰

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Pelican Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 3258 OpenTable diners.

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Pelican Grill

4.7
$50 and over
American
Newport Beach

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pelican Grill

22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pelican Hill Road and Newport Coast Drive
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Pop-Rock and Blues featured Thursday - Saturday, 7pm - 11pm *Band start time subject to Sporting Event schedules.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.pelicangrillnb.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 467-5802
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill celebrates the best of coastal California dining with fresh fish, pastas, the finest beef and a wide selection of side dishes. An open kitchen, heated ocean-view terrace and an extensive wine by the glass menu add to the experience.

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