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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

4.8
4.8
10491 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Romantic Dining on the Beach in Crystal Cove!

    US$140.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Chef has created a special 4 course prix fixe menu for $140 per person this special evening. (Regular menu is not available) Start off with a Charcuterie Board Course #2 choose from Beet Tartare Salad, Maine Lobster Bisque or an Alaskan Halibut Ceviche. Course#3 choose from Surf & Turf, Miso Glazed Chilean Seabass, Pan Seared Diver Scallops & Braised Kobe Short Ribs, Pan- Fried Kurobuta Pork Chop, Herb Provence Rotisserie Chicken or the Vegetable Terrine. Dessert- Chocolate Terrine & Tropical Fruit Tart

What 10,491 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 "magical" dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing views." Guests rave about the "delicious" food, from breakfast favorites to creative dinner options. The beachside location, friendly staff, and unforgettable ambiance make it a "must-visit" in Southern California.

10,491 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    VIP

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well the food is always great however we decided to have dessert! Lemon mouse cake!!! It was a WOW!

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  2. Laura

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always! And my espresso martini was delicious.

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  3. George

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Beachcomber sits right on the beach at Crystal Cove CA. You park across the highway and take a shuttle down to the restaurant. . It is also handicapped accessible. The restaurant sits on a large deck that is protected from the wind by plastic window coverings. The lunch menus is not extensive but contains items to please most everyone. We had the lobster roll, which was filled with lobster. We also had the fish and chips, which was not from a frozen fish stick, but fresh Alaskan cod and cooked perfectly. We try to eat here when we are in town. Make reservations ahead, especially in the summer. Don’t miss this casual ocean beach restaurant when you are in Laguna Beach or Newport.

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  4. Shelley

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time to this lovely restaurant and I will be back! Had a girl friend come with me and she is hooked as well. Thank You!

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  5. mike

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and great food. Perfect weather and location. Can’t wait to go back.

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  6. Jon

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. We got seated immediately upon arrival and had a beachfront table. The waitresses were wonderful and the food was yummy. Will definitely be back again soon and really enjoyed it.

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  7. Pam

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views, wonderful service, delicious food!!!

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  8. Michael

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite beach restaurant...awesome grilled shrimp tacos!

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  9. Michael

    New York City

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Beachcomber did not disappoint. We visit Newport several times a year and try and make it to Beachcomber on each trip. Food is consistently outstanding, great drinks and great service. If you can, time your reservations so you can hit the sunset - just spectacular. Special kudos to our waitress Sarah on our last visit. She's a gem.

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  10. Andrew

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    all in all a great night. did not realize you have to park not at the restaurant. you need to park on the otherside of the highway, then take a National park shuttle. easy to do if you are aware. $2 each way

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FAQs

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10491 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.
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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