Hook & Anchor

4.6

44 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 67 times today

Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood gem
Healthy

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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Additional information

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 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
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 paradise, offering "the absolute best lobster roll you can get in California." Guests rave about the "amazing food and great service," with highlights including lobster bisque, fresh oysters, and perfectly prepared halibut. The friendly staff and "wonderful atmosphere" make it a must-visit.

44 Reviews

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Dr Robert
VIP
Los Angeles
84 reviews
5.0
84 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous. That lobster roll is worth every penny.
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Michael
VIP
Los Angeles
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We saw a reel on Instagram with fantastic pictures, claiming that this place has the best lobster rolls in the country . So we drove 60 miles each way for lunch. Whomever did that reel was correct
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Joel
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great and good portions. Our server Abby was very helpful. Lobster roll was very good. We will definitely be back.
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Pat
VIP
Central Coast
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very well done! We will definitely come back again and again.
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Beth
VIP
Los Angeles
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasant experience and excellent lobster and all fish
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Jen
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Allison, our server, was awesome. Great food and overall vibe. Don’t sleep on the clam chowder.
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Karen
VIP
Hawaii
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed all our meals- The lobster roll was generous, the seafood salad was massive with all kinds of things, and the fish and chips cooked perfectly. Highly recommend.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was more of a bar than an eatery. The lobster was poorly cooked, it was rubbery and even cold in some parts. Experience overall was underwhelming. I had buyers remorse after a $87 meal for 2.
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Sandra
VIP
Orange County
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always. We always look at the menu, but wind up ordering the lobster roll which is THE BEST we’ve had outside of the east coast! Our server ABBEY was very attentive and friendly.
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Tari and Tim
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal Lobster Bisque, fresh and delicious! Crabby Patty was ALL crabmeat. Excellent flavors and service was top tier! Lobster Mac n Cheese is everything you want to see…creamy and full of lobster! Highly recommend Hook & Anchor!
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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 4.6 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 67 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?

Is Hook & Anchor currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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