Hook & Anchor

4.4

123 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(949) 423-7169
Website
http://www.hooknanchor.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Wayne Magnusen
Catering
Off-site catering for private parties and events.
Private party facilities
Hook & Anchor is available for partial or full buy-outs.

Location
1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Area
Costa Mesa
Cross Street
Between 18th & 17th Street
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Short walk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

CALAMARI FRIESUSD 17.00
Panko crusted sliced calamari steaks
CEVICHEUSD 18.00
Citrus marinated fish of the day, avocado cream, leche de tigre
CRAB CAKEUSD 20.00
Aioli, herb salad, corn relish, chili oil.
TUNA POKE STACKUSD 18.00
Avocado, cucumber, wonton chip
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUSD 23.00
Lobster, creamy cheese sauce toasted panko top
LOBSTER FRIESUSD 20.00
Lobster, aged parmesan fries sriracha aioli
RAW OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD TOWERS
MP

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with fries or H&A salad

PO BOYUSD 16.00
Fried Shrimp, fish or oyster, lettuce, tomato. aioli
CRUSTY CRABUSD 19.00
Jumbo handmade crab cake, aioli tartar, mixed greens, tomato (Salad option)
GRILLED FISH SANDWICHUSD 18.00
Fresh fish, aioli, mixed greens, tomato
H&A BURGERUSD 18.00
7oz Angus patty, aged cheddar 18 bacon onion jam, lettuce, tomato

A la carte

BURRITOUSD 17.00
Grilled or fried shrimp or fish, cabbage, pico chipotle cream
TACOSUSD 6.00
Grilled or fried, fish or shrimp, slaw corn pico 6 chipotle cream, pickled red onion
LOBSTER TACO USD 10.00
SUMMER'S FRIED 1/2 CHICKENUSD 24.00
Brined, buttermilk fried chicken, house sauce

Soup & Salad

CLAM CHOWDER
$7|$13 House made, whole baby clams
LOBSTER BISQUEUSD 16.00
House made, brioche croutons, herb oil
NEWPORT'S FINEST SALADUSD 23.00
Lobster, crab, grilled shrimp, tomato, cucumber, avocado
CHEF'S CAPRESEUSD 19.00
Heirloom tomato, burrata, basil, house balsamic
HOUSE SALADUSD 7.00
Mixed Greens, romaine, tomato, cucumber
CIOPPINOUSD 33.00
Fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, scallop in tomato fish broth Add 1/2 Lobster Tail -12

Fish & Lobster

SHRIMP ALFREDO USD 26.00
U/15 Shrimp, fettuccine, cream reduction, aged parmesan
FISH & CHIPSUSD 21.00
Wild tempura battered Mahi seasoned fries, house tartar, malt vinegar
LOBSTER ROLL (MP)
Fan Fave' - 4oz or 6oz - Fresh Maine Lobster stuffed in a toasted brioche roll seasoned fries - Chef's way! Lemon sriracha aioli
CIOPPINOUSD 33.00
Fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, scallop in tomato fish broth 'Fisherman's Stew' Add 1/2 Lobster Tail
HOOK PLATES (MP)
Choice of Fresh Fish Includes two sides and choice of sauce

What 123 people are saying

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
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

123 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 6 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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Abbey
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Irma
Rhode Island1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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Vgstarrynight VIP
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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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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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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Gary
Orange County59 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited here for lunch to catch-up with a friend as an alternative seafood restaurant now that Santa Monica Seafood (our usual meet-up spot) in Costa Mesa has closed after almost 30 years. Pleasantly surprised by the different fresh seafood offerings on the menu. Everything was well prepared and fresh tasting. Service was outstanding.
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Dan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you haven't been to Hook & Anchor yet, make your plans to go soon. Their Lobster Roll is an incredibly delicious treat not to be missed and their Clam Chowder is like no other. We can't wait to go back to have another great evening of fine food and service. Thank you Hook & Anchor.
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Donna VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you like scallops, be sure to ask for them. They are not on the menu in the restaurant. They are only on the online menu. The scallops are excellent. The side dish of seasonal vegetables is the best mix of zucchini, squash, and carrots that I've had in a long time. The salad was fresh and flavorful. I liked everything that I ordered and would definitely would come back.
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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 123 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

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 18th & 17th Street
Area
Costa Mesa
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Short walk
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Wayne Magnusen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hooknanchor.com/
Phone number
(949) 423-7169
Catering
Off-site catering for private parties and events.
Private party facilities
Hook & Anchor is available for partial or full buy-outs.

Hook & Anchor

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

CALAMARI FRIESUSD 17.00

CEVICHEUSD 18.00

CRAB CAKEUSD 20.00

TUNA POKE STACKUSD 18.00

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUSD 23.00

LOBSTER FRIESUSD 20.00

RAW OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD TOWERS

Sandwiches

PO BOYUSD 16.00

CRUSTY CRABUSD 19.00

GRILLED FISH SANDWICHUSD 18.00

H&A BURGERUSD 18.00

A la carte

BURRITOUSD 17.00

TACOSUSD 6.00

LOBSTER TACO USD 10.00

SUMMER'S FRIED 1/2 CHICKENUSD 24.00

Soup & Salad

CLAM CHOWDER

LOBSTER BISQUEUSD 16.00

NEWPORT'S FINEST SALADUSD 23.00

CHEF'S CAPRESEUSD 19.00

HOUSE SALADUSD 7.00

CIOPPINOUSD 33.00

Fish & Lobster

SHRIMP ALFREDO USD 26.00

FISH & CHIPSUSD 21.00

LOBSTER ROLL (MP)

CIOPPINOUSD 33.00

HOOK PLATES (MP)

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