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Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA

Pelican Grill

4.8
4.8
3266 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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

Dining areas

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
  • Neighborhood
    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

    $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

    $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)

  • Christmas Day Buffet

    $55.00 - $235.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Chef-curated action stations accompanied by a delightful backdrop of live music set the stage for a refined Christmas Day Brunch. Enjoy endless offerings from fresh seafood and savory carvery to a dessert wonderland room and come together to indulge in the season of sharing. Automatic 20% gratuity will be applied to the final check.

Menu

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What 3,266 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

3,266 Reviews

  1. Cara

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. ulmont

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  3. isabelle

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. Stacy

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  5. 0clark

    Orange County

    134 reviews

    5.0

    134 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  6. Nicole

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  7. Cory

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael our server was outstanding. Food was everything we imagined so flavorful and delicious. Hostess, Samiah was amaaaazing too!

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  8. Kathy

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and ambiance. For me the food was good but not special. I made a mistake and order fish & chips, fries were very good butI did not like the halibut. Wedge salad was good. I dined there before and will return, trying something different.

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  9. Jo

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting in Newport Coast. Nice, quiet dining for visiting with friends.

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  10. Danny

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for dinner with friends and it acceded our expectations, the service, the ambiance, the food were all top class. This was a dinner to celebrate Christmas and I would definitely do it again. Thank you Danny Bishop

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FAQs

Pelican Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 3266 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 PM
Booked 26 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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