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Rusty Pelican Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA

Rusty Pelican Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6378 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    Riverside Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music in our upstairs lounge on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,378 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusty Pelican Restaurant offers a "fantastic view of Newport Harbor" that perfectly complements its "excellent food and service." Patrons rave about the "delicious seafood" and "friendly" staff, making it a frequent go-to spot. While a few concerns about seating and service arise, the ambiance and culinary delights consistently impress.

6,378 Reviews

  1. Katie

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. john

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service, everything you want when you come out to dine! Will be back again soon!

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  3. Debbie

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Jistene was our server - she was EXCEPTIONAL!! From start to finish - the young man who seated us was very friendly, polite and professional. We had a couple of servers assisting Jistene and they were very polite and friendly as well. The food was very good. We are Landry Club members and have been coming to this Rusty Pelican for several years. The valet attendants were very nice and polite too. All around an exceptional experience🤩🦃

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  4. Terri

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, but arrived to the table cold. Not

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  5. Mukeun

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In my opinion, it’s one of the best restaurant in California to try. I am traveling right now and everything was perfect.

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  6. Michele

    Orange County

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A long history of Bayfront dining that is still excellent! Great view, parking, centrally located and delicious food! If you have never been or has been a long time, do yourself a favor and you won’t regret it!

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  7. Kathleen

    Orange County

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rusty Pelican never disappoints! Thank you to our extraordinary waiter, Joseph. He was attentive and thoughtful. We were chilled sitting inside, and he brought my guest and me blankets! Outstanding food as always. The Alaskan halibut on a bed of mashed potatoes was delicious! Cold, fresh crisp salad was excellent as well. Thank you Joseph for your high quality service! We will be back!

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  8. Susan

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a family birthday. Our server Lexi took fantastic care of us. Food was spot on, and we especially enjoyed the Mimosas and the delicious juices. Best sour dough bread, bar none, and the harbor view is perfect.

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  9. Frank

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was not given the area table we wanted. I could have changed my reservation time without issue if I was told at the time I reserved the table. My birthday was not recognized as I noted, however, our server did once she found out. With that said our sever, Alexa was awsome.

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  10. linda

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We vacation in Newport each year. We always ensure eating at Rusty Pelican. It is one of our favorites, food and service always good.

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FAQs

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

Rusty Pelican Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 6378 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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