CDM Restaurant

4.8

1471 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

CdM Restaurant is inspired to create an environment that is visually creative and art driven while providing high quality, chef driven cuisine. Hollywood producer McG, partnered with restauranteur Jordan Otterbein, have found success in building the iconic A Restaurant in Newport Beach and are thrilled to bring this new concept to Corona Del Mar. We strive for an establishment that is deeply rooted in the community where all can come to enjoy. CDM has creative American cuisine inspired by Executive Chef Elvis Morales.
Under CDM; is a speakeasy experience taking place right below us. There is no password or reservations required. Our talented mixologists excited to take you on a journey to sipping the perfect cocktail.
Phone Reservations Only. We look forward to your call!

Our bar stays open after dinner service so stop in for a night cap.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Speakeasy
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 990-4823
Website
http://cdmrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Elvis Morales
Private party facilities
CdM Restaurant has a Speakeasy downstairs cleverly worded as "UnderCDM". Perfect for birthdays, business events or just celebrating coming together.For more information please reach out to our Private Party Manager, Madison Harris.madison@arestaurantnb.comWe look forward to hosting your next private event!

Location
2325 E Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Area
Corona del Mar
Cross Street
PCH and McArthur
Parking details
Valet lot located behind restaurant
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

New Years Eve
US$25.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us at CDM Restaurant as we ring in 2025! First dinner seating arrival 5:00-7:45 PM will include full dinner menu and standard 2 hour dining period. Second seating arrival 8:00-10:30PM will enjoy their table for the entirety of the evening, with full dinner menu, DJ, dancing, and ringing in the New Year with a champagne toast! $25 additional per guest. A representative from our team will reach out within 48 hours to provide additional information, obtain credit card information

Offers

Wine Wednesdays - 1/2 Off Wine at CDM
Multiple dates available
Wed - 16:30 - 21:30
Join us at CDM on Wednesdays for 1/2 off wine by the bottle and by the glasses all night long!
Sunset Sips
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 16:30 - 18:00
Join us every Monday-Friday from 4:30-6:00pm for our "Sunset Sips" happy hour! Enjoy half off all Wines by the Glass, $4 off all spirits and specialty cocktails, and discounted prices of some of our favorite bites!

Popular dishes

Meat & Cheese BoardUS$38.00
truffle salame | sopressata | prosciutto san daniele | barely buzzed (cow); hook's 10 year cheddar | crottin de champcol (goat) | pimento cheese, condiments and bread
Duck Liver PateUS$16.00
huckleberry gelee | mustard | grilled rustic bread
Parker House RollsUS$12.00
beurre de baratte | fleur de sel

Starters

Garlic HummusUS$16.00
chickpeas | yuzu | tahini | peanut salsa macha | fresh herbs | piri piri chips
Tomato Basil SoupUS$16.00
micro basil | grilled bread
Antipasto SaladUS$19.00
lettuce | fennel salame | sweety peps | artichoke hearts | persian cucumbers | garbanzo | giardiniera | truffle pecorino | red wine vinaigrette
Baby Spinach SaladUS$17.00
crispy bacon | red onion | hard-boiled egg | local strawberry | blue cheese | warm bacon dressing
Grilled Caesar SaladUS$17.00
hearts of palm | cherry tomatoes | crispy capers | parmesan lemon croutons
BBQ Heirloom CarrotsUS$15.00
pecan butter | dill | herb dressing
Spicy Yellowfin TunaUS$17.00
tempura eggplant | sriracha aioli | wasabi tobiko | sweet soy | chives
Charred OctopusUS$22.00
chorizo picante | roasted potatoes | confit tomato | aji amarillo sauce | red onions
1855 Steak TartareUS$22.00
mustard | grilled bread | fried egg | creamy horseradish

Flour + Water

Dirty PastaUS$29.00
rigatoni | ground duck | sage | aromatics | ricotta salata
Cacio e PepeUS$22.00
romano | black pepper | lemon zest | parsley
Lobster RavioliUS$32.00
ricotta | lobster sauce | chili oil | roasted cherry tomato | crispy sunchokes | sorrel
CioppinoUS$42.00
linguine | sea bass | salmon | scallops | mussels | clams | New Zealand prawn
CDM Standard PizzaUS$24.00
fennel sausage | tomato | scallion | sweet garlic | mozzarella
CDM Spicy PizzaUS$24.00
nduja | crushed tomato | rainbow swiss chard | mozzarella | stracchino | pine nuts
CDM Fancy PizzaUS$25.00
calabrese salame | creamy pesto | smoked mozzarella | mixed mushrooms | habanero honey
Chicken Pot Pie CalzoneUS$28.00
Fri & Sat Only. Potato | peas | carrots | onion

Larger

Grilled SalmonUS$40.00
rancho gordo beans | haricot verts | confit tomato | passionfruit coulis
Red SnapperUS$45.00
jamaican jerk | roasted potatoes | leek | red bell pepper + goat cheese sauce
BurgerUS$28.00
niman ground chuck | blue cheese | maple bacon | caramelized onion | arugula | secret sauce | hand cut fries
Chicken PiccataUS$33.00
lemon + caper butter | cherry tomato + shallot salad | potato puree | basil
Braised Short RibUS$40.00
mushrooms | cipollini onions | baby turnips | mafaldine | crispy parmesan
1855 Filet MignonUS$60.00
spinach gnocchi | chanterelle mushrooms | peppercorn brandy sauce
Akaushi Skirt SteakUS$49.00
fingerling potatoes | charred broccolini | sweet garlic | ranchero
Boneless RibeyeUS$68.00
16oz | roasted garlic | herb butter | bacon & serrano mac 'n' cheese
Japanese A5 Miyazaki Beef
Only served rare. Some of the highest quality beef in the world | extremely high marbling
- 2ozUS$50.00
- 4ozUS$100.00
- 6ozUS$150.00

Shareable Sides

Roasted Brussel SproutsUS$12.00
Charred BroccoliniUS$12.00
Sauteed AsparagusUS$12.00
Roasted MushroomsUS$12.00
Corn EsquitesUS$12.00
Spinach GnocchiUS$12.00
Potato PureeUS$12.00
Bacon & Serrano Mac n CheeseUS$15.00

What 1,471 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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CDM Restaurant shines with "outstanding service" and "incredible food." Notable mentions include the Scottish salmon and charred octopus. Guests love the "great vibe" and "upscale ambiance." The speakeasy adds a unique touch to the experience. Some suggest improvements in time limits and menu variety, but overall, a delightful dining spot.

1,471 Reviews

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Chad
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistent & quality across the board. A dependable go-to for locals!
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Venessa
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Ahi appetizer was delicious! The service was wonderful! We love the decor of CDM restaurant!
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julie
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time to this restaurant. We were a group of 6. I loved the moody ambience inside and our booth was nice and cozy. Service was great and we all loved our entrees. We all said the same thing during our meal, "we would come back." Parker rolls were delish, I had the chicken piccata (which was amazing) and there was an assortment of other entrees at our table, the filet, dirty pasta, etc. This was also walking dstance to Sherman Gardens, where we were going afterward for the Holiday Night of a Thousand Lights. It was a great experience and we will for sure come back.
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Ricardo
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, drinks are spot on, food was delicious, and parking was easy. Our waitress was incredible and very knowledgeable. Great positive place to have drinks, appetizers or a full meal.
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Ron
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were never informed there was a strict two hour limit for our table until told when presented with our check. We weren’t even finished so they moved us without an apology to a patio table. I guess there’s always a first even for an 83 year old frequent diner.
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Luke
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite spots in CDM! Great ambiance and food.
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Mary Lynn
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good time! The French onion soup was great!
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Joseph
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my wife’s birthday and CDM made it so special with amazing service and over the top accommodations. Can’t wait to go back and telling all my friends about the experience
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Heather
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit to CdM and boy did it exceeded my expectations! First of all- we were there to celebrate a birthday and this is the first time making a reservation online and the occasion was actually acknowledged by the restaurant. CdM not only personalized the menu for my friend, but also brought a card signed by the employees along with a beautiful & delicious dessert. I appreciate the small things in life so this was VERY much appreciated. It shows they care. Kudos to the reservation manager for doing an excellent job and making our visit so special, especially for the birthday girl! The service was amazing! They did everything they could to accommodate us and went above & beyond. Every employee we encountered was very kind. Our waiter was awesome. The food was phenomenal! I had the “Dirty Pasta” and O.M.G. A MUST try. So much flavor, from the well balanced flavors of the duck with the sauce and jumbo rigatoni to the crispy sage & the salty (and very generous) ricotta salata. YUM. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend. Ambience is great. Excellent spot for a girls night out or date night.
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Thomas
VIP
Hawaii
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice birthday celebration dinner. The staff signed the birthday postcard and that was special.
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FAQs

CDM Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 990-4823.

CDM Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1471 OpenTable diners.