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Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA

Pelican Grill

4.8
4.8
3288 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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

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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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What 3,288 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pelican Grill offers "stunning views" and a "beautiful ambiance" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the lobster rolls, risotto, and seafood dishes. The restaurant's "attentive staff" ensures a "wonderful dining experience," making it a "highly recommended" spot for special occasions. Despite some minor criticisms, many visitors enjoy revisiting this "gorgeous" location.

3,288 Reviews

  1. Miguel

    VIP

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place for my Valentine đź’ť Will return for brunch.

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  2. hafsah

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waiter and service. Food could use work.

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  3. Art

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was generally good but a few issues: The person clearing the table was clumsy...holding plates and utensils withing 6" of my head while piling more plates onto to the stack. We had reservations for 6:45, arrived 10 minutes early and weren't seated until 7:15. Poor management of the seating? My family was aware of our dinner reservations and had made arrangements (with their credit card) for a special gift to be offered to us at our table. It didn't happen, the staff made no mention of my famiiy's arrangements.

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  4. Briana

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner. Highly recommend, valet was attentive as well. No complaints

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  5. Johnny

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servicre, ambiance and food are fabulous! Parking is good.

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  6. Todd

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our experience and all the staff was wonderful. They gave us great suggestions on what to eat and they recognized our two daughters with a desert and candle for their birthdays. We felt the love and would recommend.

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  7. Hiroaki

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was funtastic experience. I really ebjoyed our celebrated dinner.

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  8. amin

    VIP

    Orange County

    165 reviews

    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything was good , Paying $ 280 for ribeye was ok but half of the meat was overcooked . But everything else was perfect Eric was great ...

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  9. Sergio

    VIP

    Mexico City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service , friendly Staff , very nice place !

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful dining experience at Pelican Grille! The service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and efficient. I tried the Newport Salad, which was light but packed with flavor, and the Short Rib Dip, which was absolutely delicious. Both dishes were perfectly prepared and left a great impression. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from their menu. Highly recommend!

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Pelican Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 3288 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
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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