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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

4.8
4.8
10456 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 61 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Voted as one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" for 2023 by OpenTable in the United States

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove provides "world class" ocean front dining in the Historic District of the Crystal Cove State Park with breath taking views of the Newport Coastline and Catalina Island. Situated on the sandy beach, The Beachcomber's outdoor patio provides the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean's breeze while sipping on your favorite cocktail or enjoying one of the many favorite entrees and appetizers.

The Beachcomber's outdoor tropical bar 'The Bootlegger' with thatch roofing provides the perfect spot to escape from the world while enjoying one of many tropical libations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 376-6900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Olivera
  • Catering
    Crashing surf and breathtaking sunsets are the backdrops of your Southern California dream event. The Beachcomber's Catering division offers four stunning sites within the California State Park Historic District or will travel to your desired location.
  • Private party facilities
    3 Beautiful settings able to accommodate 25-200 people.Promenade-located right on the beachOutdoor Deck- See the beautiful sunsets and have Catalina in the backround.Vistor Center- Perfect for a Cocktail Party
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    Los Trancos
  • Parking details
    Park across Coast Hwy at Los Trancos Parking lot. Take the shuttle to the cafe or walk the scenic path. It takes about 15 minutes. Check in with the host under the red umbrella by the sea.
  • Entertainment
    Live Guitar on Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 10,456 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beachcomber Cafe at Crystal Cove offers a quintessential beachside dining experience with "wonderful menu, service, and location." Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "stunning ocean views." With a diverse menu and "attentive staff," it's perfect for any celebration. Reservations are essential, and parking can be challenging, but the "unmatched coastal ambiance" makes it worthwhile.

10,456 Reviews
  1. MOC123

    VIP

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for dinner. Food was delicious! We had the clam chowder and the seafood pasta dish. We also got the beignets for dessert. Our waiter was also great! We had a wonderful time! Can’t wait to come back.

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  2. Judy

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for any meal. We were there for dinner. Service was attentive, food delicious.

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  3. Lea

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Beachcomber. Food, service and ambiance is always top notch.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Kelly

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view and service. Good portions. Mahi mahi was awesome.

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  5. Steve

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at the Beachcomber. Having breakfast and watching dolphins play in the ocean. What could be better.

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  6. Bobby

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience. We had friends visiting from Canada and this was such an awful place. Shrimp tacos made my friend sick and she spent rest of the day in restroom, Only a few tables on the edge of the restaurant have a view of the ocean. We were placed at a large table next to where the servers congregate, so there were often servers speaking loudly behind us, or passing by quickly. Food was overall awful and very expensive. 3 kids meals, 2 bowls of soup, 1 app, 1 entree, 1 cocktail cost over $185. Will never go back. There are much nicer places on the water in Laguna and Newport. Absolutely awful.

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  7. Wendy

    VIP

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect holiday celebration! Christmas Tree in front of the restaurant lights were not working which was disappointing for our annual photos … it was a shame

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  8. Kristie

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the service was excellent! We will be back!

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  9. Fred

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is spectacular, the food was great and the servers were friendly and attentive. We were a bit disappointed that nothing was done to sweeten the Birthday of one of our guests.

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  10. Wendy

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fabulous food and service with an ocean view. Appreciate handicap parking

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FAQs

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10456 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Los Trancos
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Park across Coast Hwy at Los Trancos Parking lot. Take the shuttle to the cafe or walk the scenic path. It takes about 15 minutes. Check in with the host under the red umbrella by the sea.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Olivera
  • Entertainment
    Live Guitar on Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (949) 376-6900
  • Catering
    Crashing surf and breathtaking sunsets are the backdrops of your Southern California dream event. The Beachcomber's Catering division offers four stunning sites within the California State Park Historic District or will travel to your desired location.
  • Private party facilities
    3 Beautiful settings able to accommodate 25-200 people.Promenade-located right on the beachOutdoor Deck- See the beautiful sunsets and have Catalina in the backround.Vistor Center- Perfect for a Cocktail Party
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