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SideDoor, Corona Del Mar, CA

SideDoor

4.7
4.7
487 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Three generations of the Frank family found new inspiration in England’s growing gastropub movement.
In 2009, they refurbished, restyled and re-opened the traditional British pub at Five Crowns as Corona del Mar’s first and only English-style gastropub, SideDoor.

SideDoor is a separate operation within Five Crowns. Enter on Poppy Street under the big red key and find a comfortable and convivial atmosphere. Cozy up to one of the charming fireplaces. The focus at SideDoor is on seasonal small plates portioned for sharing, cheese and charcuterie prepared by a chef on duty at the new charcuterie station and a selection of world-class spirits. A wide range of wines and craft beers in a variety of sizes and pours are constantly updated with new offerings for the curious to explore. With its warm, relaxed atmosphere, SideDoor, the casual neighborhood gastropub, will have its guests returning again and again.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Corona del Mar
  • Cross Street
    Poppy St
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 487 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SideDoor offers a "cozy and fun" English pub ambiance with consistently "amazing food." Known for its "fantastic" prime rib and creative charcuterie boards, it captures a relaxed yet elegant dining experience. Service is "exceptional," with attentive staff making each visit memorable. Perfect for both casual and special occasions.

487 Reviews
  1. Christine

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently good as is the service. You can order off of the same menu at the side door as what you have in the main restaurant of five crowns so even if you want a more casual experience, you can still order their famous prime rib, and Yorkshire pudding. The only difficult part is making a reservation because it is such a popular place and there is limited seating

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  2. James

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and services were excellent I loved this meal as my birthday celebration was phenomenal

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  3. Marielena

    VIP

    San Francisco

    78 reviews

    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic! We had the cheese specialist come over and give us a sampling and explained the cheeses. We ordered cheese and salami based on her recommendations, fantastic. Our server Michelle was wonderful, great service and very personable.
    SideDoorResponded 5 days ago
    Marielena, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cheese sampling and recommendations from our specialist, and that Michelle provided you with wonderful service. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to your next visit!

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  4. Erin

    VIP

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Horrible service horrible food and horrible drinks. Even the people next to us walked out and left. I can’t believe this is a popular place. We will never be back.
    SideDoorResponded 5 days ago
    Erin, we aim to provide a wonderful dining experience for all our guests, so it's concerning to hear your feedback. We value your perspective and are committed to improvements. Your comments will be shared with our team. Thank you.

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  5. Bruce

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Pub ambience with wonderful food and cocktails.Prime rib is their ‘house specialty- its delicious❣️
    SideDoorResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Bruce, for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the pub ambiance and found our prime rib to be delicious. We appreciate your kind words and hope to serve you again soon!

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  6. Ed

    VIP

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time as always! The special menu was excellent and the service was great! We’ll be back!
    SideDoorResponded on 2 January 2025
    Thank you, Ed, for sharing such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our special menu and the great service during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful time!

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  7. Joel

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prime rib sandwich is delicious and best value. My wife and I tried multiple cocktails Ans you can’t go wrong with any of them!

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  8. Tressa

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We eat here probably weekly. I wish that they had said that the side door wasn't having their usual. One person in our party only eats chicken and it didn't have it because it slows down the kitchen during the Christmas season. Just a little communication would've made this a better experience because we could've made another choice.
    SideDoorResponded on 31 December 2024
    Tressa, your loyalty and frequent visits mean a lot to us. We understand the importance of clear communication, especially regarding menu changes. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to offer you a seamless experience during future visits!

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  9. Michael

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I actually LOVE Side Door! Its a fun casual but classy vibe and the food and service is always great !

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  10. J

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed. As others have said, Side Door is only offering the Five Crowns menu for the holidays. The bar food menu was much better for variety and fitting the mood of Side Door. Plus, I went to Five Crowns the week prior and already had their traditional dinner menu. Additionally, as festive as the decor was intended, they completely missed the mark by playing 80s music instead of any holiday tunes. The whole experience was different than all the prior years.
    SideDoorResponded on 26 December 2024
    Sharing a memorable dining experience is important to us and it's concerning to see where we fell short. We hope you'll allow us an opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you.

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FAQs

SideDoor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 717-4322.

SideDoor is rated 4.7 stars by 487 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SideDoor

3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Poppy St
  • Area
    Corona del Mar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Luna
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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