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Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA

Pelican Grill

4.7
4.7
3282 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Pelican Grill, nestled within the prestigious 5-Star, 5-Diamond Resort at Pelican Hill, is Newport Coast's ultimate dining destination. Adjacent to two stunning 18-hole golf courses, "The Grill" offers an elevated take on casual Southern California Cuisine. Our culinary team emphasizes innovation and vibrant flavors by using the freshest local and hyper-local ingredients, working with local vendors such as Oak Grove Farms. While also sourcing pick of the season fruits and vegetables from Local Farmers Markets. You will indulge in the finest cuts of land and sea, expertly paired with selections from our extensive wine list. Whether you're enjoying a wood-fired pizza in the lounge or savoring caviar on the veranda, our impeccable service ensures an unforgettable dining experience

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 467-5802
  • Website
    http://www.pelicangrillnb.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill celebrates the best of coastal California dining with fresh fish, pastas, the finest beef and a wide selection of side dishes. An open kitchen, heated ocean-view terrace and an extensive wine by the glass menu add to the experience.
  • Location
    22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    Pelican Hill Road and Newport Coast Drive
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Entertainment
    Pop-Rock and Blues featured Thursday - Saturday, 7pm - 11pm *Band start time subject to Sporting Event schedules.
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 3,282 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Pelican Grill offers a stunning dining experience with "amazing views" and "excellent service." Regulars praise the "incredible food" and "friendly, professional staff." Highlights include the Parmesan wheel risotto and the sea bass. While some mention service delays and high prices, the overall ambiance and quality make it a "must-visit" spot.

3,282 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful dining experience at Pelican Grille! The service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and efficient. I tried the Newport Salad, which was light but packed with flavor, and the Short Rib Dip, which was absolutely delicious. Both dishes were perfectly prepared and left a great impression. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from their menu. Highly recommend!

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  2. Pamela

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the lamb which was excellent and the Chilean Seabass ! Also excellent!

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  3. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience albeit a bit pricey. Excellent and attentive staff.

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  4. yeonhee

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food wasn't special and it wasn't as good as before. The environment is good, but even before we finished eating, they urged us to clean up the dishes and came so often until we left and asked if we had finished eating. Even though there was an empty seat

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  5. Margarethe

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is underwhelming. Setting is great. Good is mediocre

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  6. Bill

    Orange County

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dinner, great food, service, and ambience, though the tomato soup was bland

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  7. Omar

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Get rid of the bugs in the lamps for all guests to see.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dining experience at the Pelican Grill not only is it in a beautiful location and the service from Luis was top-notch, but the food was incredible. We had the tableside risotto in the Parmesan wheel and it was an amazing experience. I would recommend this place to any locals or out-of-town guests. Highly recommend!!

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  9. John

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambiance were excellent. The menu and food were very good.

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  10. Daniel

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful experience, amazing view, & great food!

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Pelican Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 3282 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Pelican Grill

22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pelican Hill Road and Newport Coast Drive
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Pop-Rock and Blues featured Thursday - Saturday, 7pm - 11pm *Band start time subject to Sporting Event schedules.
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.pelicangrillnb.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 467-5802
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill celebrates the best of coastal California dining with fresh fish, pastas, the finest beef and a wide selection of side dishes. An open kitchen, heated ocean-view terrace and an extensive wine by the glass menu add to the experience.

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