Hook & Anchor

4.5

32 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Healthy
Great for happy hour

Chef Wayne's full-service seafood restaurant, Hook & Anchor, has come to fruition after six successful years in the fast/casual sector. Using the freshest ingredients and fresh wild-caught fish has made himself a name in the Newport Beach (and surrounding areas). Hook & Anchor has been awarded Yelp's #1 Lobster Roll in California and the 5th best seafood restaurant in the United States.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 423-7169
Website
http://www.hooknanchor.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Wayne Magnusen
Catering
Off-site catering for private parties and events.
Private party facilities
Hook & Anchor is available for partial or full buy-outs.

Location
1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Area
Newport Beach
Cross Street
Between 18th & 17th Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Short walk
Additional
Gluten-free Options

CALAMARI FRIESUS$17.00
Panko crusted sliced calamari steaks
CEVICHEUS$18.00
Citrus marinated fish of the day, avocado cream, leche de tigre
CRAB CAKEUS$20.00
Aioli, herb salad, corn relish, chili oil.
TUNA POKE STACKUS$18.00
Avocado, cucumber, wonton chip
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUS$23.00
Lobster, creamy cheese sauce toasted panko top
LOBSTER FRIESUS$20.00
Lobster, aged parmesan fries sriracha aioli
RAW OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD TOWERS
MP

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with fries or H&A salad

PO BOYUS$16.00
Fried Shrimp, fish or oyster, lettuce, tomato. aioli
CRUSTY CRABUS$19.00
Jumbo handmade crab cake, aioli tartar, mixed greens, tomato (Salad option)
GRILLED FISH SANDWICHUS$18.00
Fresh fish, aioli, mixed greens, tomato
H&A BURGERUS$18.00
7oz Angus patty, aged cheddar 18 bacon onion jam, lettuce, tomato

A la carte

BURRITOUS$17.00
Grilled or fried shrimp or fish, cabbage, pico chipotle cream
TACOSUS$6.00
Grilled or fried, fish or shrimp, slaw corn pico 6 chipotle cream, pickled red onion
LOBSTER TACO US$10.00
SUMMER'S FRIED 1/2 CHICKENUS$24.00
Brined, buttermilk fried chicken, house sauce

Soup & Salad

CLAM CHOWDER
$7|$13 House made, whole baby clams
LOBSTER BISQUEUS$16.00
House made, brioche croutons, herb oil
NEWPORT'S FINEST SALADUS$23.00
Lobster, crab, grilled shrimp, tomato, cucumber, avocado
CHEF'S CAPRESEUS$19.00
Heirloom tomato, burrata, basil, house balsamic
HOUSE SALADUS$7.00
Mixed Greens, romaine, tomato, cucumber
CIOPPINOUS$33.00
Fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, scallop in tomato fish broth Add 1/2 Lobster Tail -12

Fish & Lobster

SHRIMP ALFREDO US$26.00
U/15 Shrimp, fettuccine, cream reduction, aged parmesan
FISH & CHIPSUS$21.00
Wild tempura battered Mahi seasoned fries, house tartar, malt vinegar
LOBSTER ROLL (MP)
Fan Fave' - 4oz or 6oz - Fresh Maine Lobster stuffed in a toasted brioche roll seasoned fries - Chef's way! Lemon sriracha aioli
CIOPPINOUS$33.00
Fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, scallop in tomato fish broth 'Fisherman's Stew' Add 1/2 Lobster Tail
HOOK PLATES (MP)
Choice of Fresh Fish Includes two sides and choice of sauce

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

South Orange County
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hook & Anchor is a seafood lover's dream, celebrated for its "amazing lobster rolls" and "delicious food." The welcoming and attentive staff enhance the dining experience, while dishes like the lobster bisque and seafood risotto impress. Despite some parking challenges and occasional noise, "great service" and tasty meals keep guests returning.

32 Reviews

D
Dona
Orange County
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful food - friendly staff - can be quite noisey at times
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monique
Central Coast
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Staff was outstanding, very tentative, went out of there way to help
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So bomb! The price was well worth the experience! I got the Seafood Risotto while my Girlfriend got the Clam Chowder
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Jakisha
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing! We got the lobster Mac and cheese and oysters for an appetizer. Then lobster rolls for the main course. Bread pudding for dessert, everything was delicious! The service was great. Go if you are a lobster fan.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Oysters and lobster roll were both great.
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Kim
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Food and Service was amazing. We will definitely be back!
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NoelC
San Joaquin
56 reviews
vip
3.0
56 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was just ok lacking flavor overall. Service was good and cute restaurant.
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Samuel
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very fresh oysters! Enjoyed the meals Will definitely go back
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Mary
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and wonderful service. Nice atmosphere inside:)
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Beth
Los Angeles
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best seafood restaurants as far as quality and service. Lobster roll with brioche outstanding. A must try!!! Management really cares about service evident by them checking in the tables and supporting their staff. Great chef! Yummy bread pudding.
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FAQs

Hook & Anchor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 423-7169.

Hook & Anchor is rated 4.5 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 18th & 17th Street
Area
Newport Beach
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Short walk
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Wayne Magnusen
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.hooknanchor.com/
Phone number
(949) 423-7169
Catering
Off-site catering for private parties and events.
Private party facilities
Hook & Anchor is available for partial or full buy-outs.

Hook & Anchor

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

CALAMARI FRIESUS$17.00

CEVICHEUS$18.00

CRAB CAKEUS$20.00

TUNA POKE STACKUS$18.00

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUS$23.00

LOBSTER FRIESUS$20.00

RAW OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD TOWERS

Sandwiches

PO BOYUS$16.00

CRUSTY CRABUS$19.00

GRILLED FISH SANDWICHUS$18.00

H&A BURGERUS$18.00

A la carte

BURRITOUS$17.00

TACOSUS$6.00

LOBSTER TACO US$10.00

SUMMER'S FRIED 1/2 CHICKENUS$24.00

Soup & Salad

CLAM CHOWDER

LOBSTER BISQUEUS$16.00

NEWPORT'S FINEST SALADUS$23.00

CHEF'S CAPRESEUS$19.00

HOUSE SALADUS$7.00

CIOPPINOUS$33.00

Fish & Lobster

SHRIMP ALFREDO US$26.00

FISH & CHIPSUS$21.00

LOBSTER ROLL (MP)

CIOPPINOUS$33.00

HOOK PLATES (MP)

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Hook & Anchor offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Hook & Anchor restaurant rated?

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