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Hook & Anchor, Costa Mesa, CA

Hook & Anchor

4.4
4.4
126 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chef Wayne's full-service seafood restaurant, Hook & Anchor, has come to fruition after six successful years in the fast/casual sector. Using the freshest ingredients and fresh wild-caught fish has made himself a name in the Newport Beach (and surrounding areas). Hook & Anchor has been awarded Yelp's #1 Lobster Roll in California and the 5th best seafood restaurant in the United States.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Wayne Magnusen
  • Delivery & takeout

What 126 people are saying

Hook & Anchor 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hook & Anchor delights with fresh, flavorful seafood, highlighted by the "best New England lobster rolls" and "phenomenal lobster bisque." Attentive service and a comfortable atmosphere enhance the dining experience. While some find it pricey, the quality seafood and "amazing" staff make it worth a visit.

126 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    If able I would put 2.5 on for food. It's not bad at all. Buts it's ok.... We've been there twice, service has always been good. Food came out in a fair amount of time. Not too fast not too slow and all meals came out at same time. I do not feel the menu had a broad choice. I would not NOT recommend it but I just have not experienced what all the hype has been about.

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  2. Mimi VIP

    Orange County22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seafood was fresh, well seasoned and had deep flavor. We are excited to come back and try the other dishes.

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  3. Fernando VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. I had the house fav, Lobster Roll with fries. My daughter had the seafood Risotto which she said was delicious and it looked great. The wine selection was very good, we had a bottle of Spanish Cava. The Lobster Deviled eggs are a must (4 per order) and the oysters Rockefeller and Tuna Poke did not disappoint. The service was great and highly recommend. We will be back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food in an old school seafood house. Good ambiance with a well stocked bar. Abby was very attentive and did a great job. Parking at this place can be scarce, and it's in a bit of a seedy part of Costa Mesa. Would definitely go back.

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  5. Abbey

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun casual atmosphere with excellent service ! Been on the hunt for a great clam chowder and Hook and Anchor did not disappoint! We will be back

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  6. Irma

    Rhode Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lobster roll was AMAZING!! Definitely worth going! Took my boyfriend for his birthday and we were both pleasantly satisfied.

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  7. Janet

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A late lunch birthday - nice wine, loaded seafood salads, hot coffee and a sweet dessert - a great place to catch up with an old friend.

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  8. Vgstarrynight

    West Palm Beach7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Loved the food, great service!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and even better food. The clam chowder and lobster Mac & cheese were amazing. The shrimp Alfredo was perfect and the lobster roll was the best I’ve ever had, perfectly toasted roll and buttery lobster. They made my mother’s birthday extra special and if I could I would give 6 star.

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  10. John VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family loves this place. Super friendly and attentive staff, great food, quality cocktails, and amazing oyster selection. My parents started going sometime last year, and my wife and I have been back with them at least 4 times since. Never disappoints.

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FAQs

Hook & Anchor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 423-7169.

Hook & Anchor is rated 4.4 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Hook & Anchor

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Wayne Magnusen
  • Delivery & takeout
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