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Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA

Pelican Grill

4.7
4.7
3269 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Pelican Grill, nestled within the prestigious 5-Star, 5-Diamond Resort at Pelican Hill, is Newport Coast's ultimate dining destination. Adjacent to two stunning 18-hole golf courses, "The Grill" offers an elevated take on casual Southern California Cuisine. Our culinary team emphasizes innovation and vibrant flavors by using the freshest local and hyper-local ingredients, working with local vendors such as Oak Grove Farms. While also sourcing pick of the season fruits and vegetables from Local Farmers Markets. You will indulge in the finest cuts of land and sea, expertly paired with selections from our extensive wine list. Whether you're enjoying a wood-fired pizza in the lounge or savoring caviar on the veranda, our impeccable service ensures an unforgettable dining experience

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 467-5802
  • Website
    http://www.pelicangrillnb.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill celebrates the best of coastal California dining with fresh fish, pastas, the finest beef and a wide selection of side dishes. An open kitchen, heated ocean-view terrace and an extensive wine by the glass menu add to the experience.
  • Location
    22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    Pelican Hill Road and Newport Coast Drive
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Entertainment
    Pop-Rock and Blues featured Thursday - Saturday, 7pm - 11pm *Band start time subject to Sporting Event schedules.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year Eves Dinner First Seating

    US$235.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening! Enjoy a festive multi-course menu crafted by Pelican Grill Culinary Team, live entertainment and a midnight champagne toast to remember. Celebrate in style with great food, drinks and ambiance to welcome 2025 in the best way possible. Please note that for our first seating, we kindly request a dining time of three hours to ensure all our guests have the opportunity to enjoy the evening with us. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we make this a memorable night for everyone! We offer two exclusive seatings for New Year's Eve Celebration: First Seating: 5:00pm-8:00pm ($235++pp) Second Seating 8:30pm-12:00pm ($285++pp)

  • New Years Eve Second Seating

    US$285.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening! Enjoy a festive multi-course menu crafted by Pelican Grill Culinary Team, live entertainment and a midnight champagne toast to remember. Celebrate in style with great food, drinks and ambiance to welcome 2025 in the best way possible. Please note that for our first seating, we kindly request a dining time of three hours to ensure all our guests have the opportunity to enjoy the evening with us. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we make this a memorable night for everyone! We offer two exclusive seatings for New Year's Eve Celebration: Second Seating 8:30pm-12:00pm ($285++pp)

Menu

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What 3,269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Pelican Grill offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "amazing" views, perfect for special occasions or a romantic evening. Guests praise the attentive service and the luxurious ambiance. While some dishes fall short, the overall experience remains memorable, with standout items like the Sea Bass and table-side Tiramisu.

3,270 Reviews

  1. Bob

    VIP

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The room is cold, as in freezing. Wear warm clothes. Sweaters and coats. Even though they have large blankets that only cover the bottom legs. The wait staff come and go through exterior doors allowing cold air to flow through the room.

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  2. JanetM

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointing experience at Pelican Grill today. We've been a customer there for many years, and everything is usually very good. But, not today! First of all, when we arrived and were seated in our booth, the music was extremely loud and we had to request (twice) that it be turned down significantly. Then we were surprised that the bread service has changed from a delicious assortment of rolls and crackers, to a mundane plateful of Parker House rolls. BLAH! The mushroom pizza we ordered as an appetizer arrived poorly cooked (the dough was pale on top and only partially brown underneath). BLAH! The mushroom topping was delicious. The 6 oysters we ordered (for $36!!!) were so miniscule that it was laughable, except for the exorbitant price (they were the size of a U.S. Quarter!). When I complained, the waiter apologized and brought 2 more (they were only slightly larger than the first 6). After looking at them, the waiter again apologized and said he'd remove the charge from our bill. More mistakes were made on our main courses: 1. My burger with salad arrived without any dressing on the salad. The burger was excellent. 2. A short rib sandwich arrived with fries instead of the salad it was supposed to have. The short rib filling was a bit "crunchy" (like it had been scorched or been sitting around for too long on the range top). It took 10 minutes for the kitchen to send the missing side salad! 3. The Chilean seabass was very good. 4. The grilled salmon was very good. When I complained to the Food Expediter, he acknowledged his kitchen had serious issues, and that he'd address them "after service today." I suggested he deal with the problems "now" and avoid more unsatisfied customers. He just ignored that comment. Our waiter apologized again and said "we've been having problems with the kitchen for some time now." Diners beware! This is an expensive restaurant, and the poor kitchen control isn't befitting the high prices.

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  3. John

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing - biggest shrimp I've ever seen! David, our server, was great.

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  4. Cara

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers were amazing. Friendly and energetic. Helped with the menu and drinks when we were conflicted.

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  5. Rose

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I had an 8:45 PM reservation, but upon arrival, the waiter informed us the kitchen would close in 10 minutes. If that was the case, they shouldn’t have offered that time for reservations. The food didn’t meet my satisfaction, overly salty and lacking flavor. Unfortunately, it wasn’t worth it, and I didn’t enjoy my birthday dinner.

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  6. ulmont

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. Highly recommend the Grill at Pelican Hill

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  7. isabelle

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately heaters not working above our table on patio, but blankets were provided, so that helped. But not having outdoor heating on a cold, damp day made our experience uncomfortable. Service was exceptional. Really great team of servers.

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  8. Stacy

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. We enjoyed a nice meal next to the fireplace. Very festive.

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  9. 0clark

    VIP

    Orange County

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here this time of year. This evening everything was perfect. Staff was attentive and caring. Dinner was excellent with soup of the day and wedge salad. We topped it off with apple pie "A La Mode". Great Job Pelican.

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  10. Nicole

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view and food. They have not mentioned they are under Marriot, so I did not use my membership discount.

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FAQs

Pelican Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 3269 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pelican Grill

22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pelican Hill Road and Newport Coast Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Pop-Rock and Blues featured Thursday - Saturday, 7pm - 11pm *Band start time subject to Sporting Event schedules.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.pelicangrillnb.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 467-5802
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill celebrates the best of coastal California dining with fresh fish, pastas, the finest beef and a wide selection of side dishes. An open kitchen, heated ocean-view terrace and an extensive wine by the glass menu add to the experience.

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