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Rusty Pelican Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA

Rusty Pelican Restaurant

4.6
4.6
6387 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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Rusty Pelican Restaurant

4.6
$30 and under
Seafood
Newport Beach

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 6,387 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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."

6,387 Reviews

  1. Megan

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Valarie

    Portland

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  3. Marlan

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. scott

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  5. Janet

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  6. Jeanette

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 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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  7. Katie

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 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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  8. Theresa

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent harbor view table with prompt & helpful service. We had the calamari & shrimp starters and they were terrific! A nice change for our Thanksgiving Day lunch. Will definitely be back.

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  9. john

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  10. Debbie

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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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 6387 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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Rusty Pelican Restaurant

4.6
$30 and under
Seafood
Newport Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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