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Coliseum Grill - The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, CA

Coliseum Grill - The Resort at Pelican Hill

4.8
4.8
2283 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
At Coliseum Pool & Grill, every meal is a vacation. Dig into California grill favorites like our fish tacos, steak salad, flatbread pizza or signature chicken. Whether you sit under the sun or under the ceiling, we can’t help but show off our fresh flavors and amazing views.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 467-5262
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Brunch

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Enjoy brunch at the Coliseum Pool & Grill with family and friends. Please contact the restaurant directly for reservation requests of 7+
  • Thanksgiving Day

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for Thanksgiving dinner at the Coliseum Pool & Grill, with a selection of holiday specials prepared by Chef de Cuisine, Geroge N. For reservations of parties 7+ please contact the restaurant directly.

What 2,283 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coliseum Grill at The Resort at Pelican Hill offers an exceptional dining experience with "spectacular views" and a "casual yet sophisticated" ambiance. Guests consistently praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like truffle flatbread and lobster salad. While some found the menu pricey, the "beautiful setting" and attentive staff make it a memorable spot for both special occasions and casual visits.

2,283 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Seattle

    133 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    133 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a family dinner and had a very nice waiter but the food came out at a snails pace. It was so slow we had to have the entrees and appetizers served together. Lighting a little high and atmosphere could be better with lower lighting. Food quality was good but came out lukewarm which was surprising given the long wait. Salmon very good as was shrimp with risotto. Broccolini was dry and had little flavor. Drinks and wine were pricey but good list by the glass.

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  2. Shree

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had made reservations in advance for a birthday and even though the weather forecasted a rainy day, we didn’t have the option to cancel it last minute. You’d think Ocean view restaurants would work best on a sunny day, but we were surprised at the gorgeous views with the rains. Heaters were set up asap, the blinds were drawn on request of the customers, it was still gorgeous. Service, food and drinks were at their best as always. Loved the time spent there!

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  3. Gary

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pelican Hill Resort is an excellent place for lunch at The Coliseum Pool and Grill.

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  4. Lisa

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great setting. Food was decent. It seems they are always short staffed whenever we dine here. We had to wait 30 minutes for our table despite having a reservation. There were plenty of open tables but not enough staff to bus them. Our waiter was very nice but wasn’t able to provide the service commensurate with a 5 star hotel restaurant because of the staffing shortage. We brought a bottle of Tattinger Comtes 2012 to celebrate a recent home purchase. After pouring the champagne the bottle was just placed on our table. I had to ask another server for a bucket with ice to keep it chilled. With a $50 corkage fee, the champagne bucket with ice should be automatic. If they can just get their staffing in order I would give it a higher rating.

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  5. Amethyst

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had to wait 2 hours with reservation to be seated. Very poor service, food was cold

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  6. Hiroyuki

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner with great sunset view! Strongly recommend

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  7. Jon

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation weeks in advance. We were seated quickly when we arrived. Service and food were good as expected.

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  8. Eli

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pleasure of being served by Jasmine during our lunch, and I can't say enough good things about her! From the moment we sat down, she greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel right at home. Jasmine was attentive without being intrusive, making sure our drinks were filled and checking in at just the right moments. She was knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations, which made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Not only was she professional, but her friendly demeanor truly elevated our meal. It’s clear that she genuinely cares about her guests. Thank you, Jasmine, for making our lunch so special! We can’t wait to return!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely and memorable night! Cozy, relaxed, and fulfilling all around! The complementary valet was the cherry on top! Will be returning with a stay included :))

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  10. Steve

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and surrounding were perfect. Highly recommend at sunset.

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Coliseum Grill - The Resort at Pelican Hill is rated 4.8 stars by 2283 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Coliseum Grill - The Resort at Pelican Hill

22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Newport Coast Drive
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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