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SideDoor, Corona Del Mar, CA

SideDoor

4.7
4.7
512 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Three generations of the Frank family found new inspiration in England’s growing gastropub movement.
In 2009, they refurbished, restyled and re-opened the traditional British pub at Five Crowns as Corona del Mar’s first and only English-style gastropub, SideDoor.

SideDoor is a separate operation within Five Crowns. Enter on Poppy Street under the big red key and find a comfortable and convivial atmosphere. Cozy up to one of the charming fireplaces. The focus at SideDoor is on seasonal small plates portioned for sharing, cheese and charcuterie prepared by a chef on duty at the new charcuterie station and a selection of world-class spirits. A wide range of wines and craft beers in a variety of sizes and pours are constantly updated with new offerings for the curious to explore. With its warm, relaxed atmosphere, SideDoor, the casual neighborhood gastropub, will have its guests returning again and again.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, British
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Luna

Experiences

  • St. Paddy's Day with Seamus the Leprechaun

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 16, 2025 only
    5:30 PM
    🍀 Get ready for a night of Irish cheer! 🍀Join us on March 16th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Sing along to lively Irish tunes, feast on Corned Beef & Cabbage ($31) and SideDoor favorites, and hear whimsical folk tales from Seamus the Leprechaun!🎟 $20 ticketed event | Family-style seating 🥃 Tullamore D.E.W. flights, Guinness on draft, and more! Don’t miss this magical evening of music, stories, and Irish spirit! 🍻🎶
    St. Paddy's Day with Seamus the Leprechaun Photo

What 512 people are saying

SideDoor reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SideDoor enchants with its "pub-like ambience," offering "excellent food" and "phenomenal service." Known for its prime rib, many rave about the "best they ever had." The cozy decor evokes a "real English pub" vibe. Service by staff like Will and Rani is often highlighted as "fantastic" and "efficient."

512 Reviews
  1. Joey

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful except the music was too loud.
    SideDoorResponded on March 7, 2025
    Joey, it's fantastic to hear you enjoyed your visit with us! We're grateful for the kind words. Thank you.

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  2. Terry

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was as good as it gets. The French dip sandwich is outstanding. As costs have risen, the sandwich seems to be shrinking in size though. I would prefer being charged more, and retain the size.

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  3. Howard VIP

    Orange County334 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience. My favorite chili and the ambience is great. Burger prepared just right. Service excellent… JoJo has been our server a number of times.
    SideDoorResponded on March 7, 2025
    Howard, we're delighted to hear you consistently enjoy your visits! Thank you for praising the ambiance and our chili, and it's fantastic JoJo has consistently made your experience memorable. We’re looking forward to your next visit for another excellent meal!

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  4. Dan

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks, and service. Just love the atmosphere!

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  5. Dan

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were outstanding! Our waiter, Andrew, was great; very knowledgeable about different types of bourbon and cocktails. Was willing to offer suggestions. Service was great; we were able to enjoy the meal at our own pace. Can’t wait to dine there again.
    SideDoorResponded on February 25, 2025
    Dan, we couldn’t be happier to hear that you enjoyed the outstanding food and cocktails. Thank you for sharing your experience! We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful dining experience.

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  6. Charles VIP

    Orange County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu changed for Happy hour. Still good. Nice venue for an outing

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  7. Jeremy

    Orange County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was really bad. The waiter did not bring our drinks for about 15 minutes. They brought this dinner salad before water or any drinks we had to ask for our drinks. Throughout the meal, they were trying to rush us out. They brought the meal out within, a short amount of time as if it was already prepared. We ordered dessert and the waiter tried to talk us out of it several times reiterating that it was going to take 30 minutes. My wife’s meal came with a glass of champagne. They never brought it. We had to ask for it and then he acted , like he was put out by our request people stood around our table because there was not enough room for people waiting to get into the restaurant by in large. It was a poor experience.
    SideDoorResponded on February 18, 2025
    Jeremy, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Our aim is to provide attentive and seamless service, so we regret hearing about your dining experience. We take all feedback seriously and use it to improve guest experiences. If you'd like to discuss this further, please call the restaurant directly. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  8. Bridget VIP

    Orange County24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A warm and friendly local place for a nice evening out for a delish dinner or drinks. Great staff & tasty drinks in a cozy pub style environment.
    SideDoorResponded on February 24, 2025
    Bridget, we're so delighted you enjoyed a delightful evening with us in our cozy pub setting! Thank you for your kind words about our team and drinks. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Asita

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the cozy ambiente and food. You can never go wrong with the steak.

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  10. Glenn VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love SideDoor! Always great service, thank you Will! Happy Hour Menu and drinks are great and change often.
    SideDoorResponded on February 13, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear you love SideDoor, Glenn! Thank you for highlighting our great service and unique Happy Hour Menu. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

SideDoor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 717-4322.

SideDoor is rated 4.7 stars by 512 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 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for SideDoor

3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, British
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Luna
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