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Rusty Pelican Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA

Rusty Pelican Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6390 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 83 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
With spectacular waterfront views and an eclectic menu of fresh seafood and tender steaks, it's no wonder Rusty Pelican has become a Newport Beach dining destination. We are proud to be a recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for 2011-2020 – a distinction bestowed upon only the nation's premier restaurants.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 642-3431
  • Website
    http://www.rustypelican.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Located on Pacific Coast Highway on the bay, we feature a commanding two story view of Newport bay, cozy fireplaces, waterfront patio seating, intimate lounge, full bar, 4 flat-screen TVs, and entertainment Friday and Saturday’s. Rusty Pelican Newport Beach is perfect for special events like rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, business gatherings, employee appreciation lunches, baby showers, and more!
  • Location
    2735 W Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    Riverside Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music in our upstairs lounge on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 6,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Pelican Restaurant offers "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a stunning waterfront setting. Guests rave about the "gorgeous views" and "great atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. The menu features a variety of seafood options that are "fresh and flavorful." Despite occasional service hiccups, the experience remains "amazing" and "memorable."

6,390 Reviews

  1. Susi

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb. Beautiful setting. Perfect waiter (Jason). And wonderful food.

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  2. ed

    Minneapolis

    201 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    201 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Rusty Pelican! You were busy with a couple of office parties yet you still took the time and the care to make our experience top notch. From the friendly and very helpful valets, who were respectful and fun, to the very courteous hostess, to our very attentive and helpful waitress, including the wonderful food - this was a delightful dining experience and one that we would be happy to repeat.

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  3. Megan

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers are hands down the best in the biz. They truly cater to your every need and make you feel like you’re family!

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  4. Cathy

    Phoenix

    190 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    190 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pelican Grill is a must stop every time we’re in town. The coconut shrimp entrée just can’t be beat. Eight large Crusty and tender  tiger prawns. Also a favorite is the Seabass perfectly cooked more than enough, tender and juicy.

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  5. Valarie

    Portland

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch, service and drinks! Happy Sunday...

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  6. Marlan

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary and hoping for a great experience and recognition of our celebration. Most restaurants are pretty good about making sure your accommodations are met especially being aware of any food allergies. None of these were recognized. Half the items we had our hearts set on ordering were not on the menu. OpenTable has an outdated menu. Part of us selecting this restaurant was relying on the menu provided by OpenTable.

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  7. scott

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Ambulance was nice and our server was excellent.

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  8. Janet

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you desire to have a beautiful meal on a Saturday afternoon by the harbor looking out on the sparkling water, little duffy boats and yachts this is your place. Te service was outstanding and our dinner was scrumptious! Our raaating would be a 10 out of 10!

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  9. Jeanette

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was great. Thank you Rusty Pelican and staff for making our Thanksgiving memorable. Always our go to restaurant to bring our family and friends.

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  10. Katie

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I realize we were there on a holiday, however we waited 20 minutes before I asked for a server. Although Ryan was not our designated server, he took our order and was very attentive!

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FAQs

Rusty Pelican Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Rusty Pelican Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 642-3431.

Rusty Pelican Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6390 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Pelican Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 83 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rusty Pelican Restaurant

2735 W Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Riverside Dr
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music in our upstairs lounge on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.rustypelican.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 642-3431
  • Private party facilities
    Located on Pacific Coast Highway on the bay, we feature a commanding two story view of Newport bay, cozy fireplaces, waterfront patio seating, intimate lounge, full bar, 4 flat-screen TVs, and entertainment Friday and Saturday’s. Rusty Pelican Newport Beach is perfect for special events like rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, business gatherings, employee appreciation lunches, baby showers, and more!

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