Five Crowns

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Address:
3801 East Coast Highway
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Neighborhood:
Corona del Mar

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Five Crowns Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.thefivecrowns.com
Email: FiveCrownsReservations@LawrysOnline.com
Phone: (949) 760-0331
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Friday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Californian, Gastro Pub
Executive Chef: Greg Harrison
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Our Executive Chef Greg Harrison can design a special menu for your occasion. Please call Sales and Marketing at (949) 760-1115 for menu descriptions.

Getting there

Cross Street: Poppy
Public Transit: Pacific Coast Highway and Poppy on the #1 Bus.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: We offer valet parking for $4.00. Street parking is also available.

A word from Five Crowns

Thank you for choosing the Five Crowns, a beautiful replica of one of England's oldest country inns in beautiful Corona del Mar. Dress code is casual. Should your plans change or if you are running late, please let us know. The award-winning food, wine list, exceptional service and unmistakable… style that have made Five Crowns a dining legend since 1965 awaits you. We look forward to your visit.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion

Diner Reviews

"One of the best OC Restaurant week deals! Most places skimp on the portions for OCRW, but not here! Our starters and desserts were full size, and so was our prime rib, about a 8 ounce serving. We left the restaurant full! For a little more than the price of the main course, you get a full meal and great service."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"The service was excellent, the server(s) was very knowledgeable and the food was excellent!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"They did not check us in properly, leaving us at table and the other couple in bar for 20 mins. As they were to,d we were not there yet."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"My husband and I came here for restaurant week and had a wonderful time. The food was exquisite and the service was top-notch. It would be a great place to spend a special occasion and the decor makes for a beautiful and romantic dinner location."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Five Crowns has been one of our family special occasion restaurants for many years. This evening was just two girl friends enjoying a reunion at a favorite restaurant. We ordered from the Restaurant Week menu and found the traditional prime rib dinner excellent as usual. The Restuarant Week wine list was a nice surprise and very much appreciated. A lovely, comfortable evening."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Just that. I am very picky, and it is hard to keep me happy on all fronts. Well, this restaurant experience was just breathtaking. The best I have ever had, I think. And I have been to many fine dining, expensive restaurants. We will be coming back here monthly, if not weekly."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"My wife and I celebrated our 53rd anniversary at Five Crowns. It was a wonderful experience for both of us. I must admit it was a bit expensive, but a very memorial night. Thank you"
Dined on 2/24/2014
"We decided to go to the opening night of OC Restaurant Week, after looking over several menus we chose this one. The wedge salad was lacking the tangy blue cheese crumbles and the dressing tasted like bland ranch. Most important part of the 1st course..I pulled a long at least 8 inch hair out of my mouth from the salad. UGH! I tried to eat my shrimp dish but the polenta was like paste at the bottom of the plate and besides I could not get the hair out of my mind. My husband had the prime rib, cut was so thin and small, very disappointing and the creamed spinach.where is the cream the cream corn no better. We both finished with the cheese cake which did not taste anything like the description on the menu. we only enjoyed the wine we brought."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"We have always met with friends and relatives to have a special dinner at 5 Crowns for the past 20-25 years and we have always been pleased with the food and service. Tommy, now ambassador, is still there to meet and greet and seeing him is a special treat !"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Our first time at 5 Crowns. We've wanted to go for years but this was certainly worth the wait. Food and service excellent. We ate indoors but the outside dining area is a great addition. Perfect for just having drinks and hanging out. The overall experience was outstanding."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Our party of seven was seated in the outdoor garden area which was perfect for a small group. It was fairly quiet with low music in the background and heated to an ideal temperature. The sevice was very good. Our waiter had an amazing understanding of both the dinner menu and wine list. His suggestions for wine and food pairings were ideal. The menu was limited with one fish offering,one vegetarian meal, and too few desserts. As a strict vegetarian, I opted for the risotto which was very salty and gummy. The remaining six diners all has prime rib or ribeye. One prime rib was very fatty but all the other cuts were met with great satisfaction. A bit pricey at just under $500. Overall, it was a good experience, but likely I won't return."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We looked forward to a romantic evening dining at the 5 Crowns, when we arrived we were seated at a small (i mean small) table next to other small tables about 2 feet away. We were then directed to a larger table. The wait staff were great. I ordered their special prime rib. It was special alright not medium rare but blood rare and the thinnest meat slice i every received for a "high class restaurant". No, i did not take it back, my mistake. The ambiance is not like i experienced 10 years ago, clusters of tables, apparently with the idea lets crowd them in. Not likely to revisit anytime soon."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"We visit the Five Crowns when ever possible. Live in Lakewood but drive to Corona Del Mar at the drop of hat. A real pleasure to relax in an elegant atmosphere and enjoy an exquisite meal. Wonderful meals in an upscale atmosphere which never disappoint you. If you want to be a little more casual, The Side Door, (bar/lounge area) is the place to try. Just walk in off the street through "the side door" not the front door and enjoy drinks or a full dinner there too. The Five Crowns is really a treasure of Corona Del Mar."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"We've been dining at Five Crowns for many years. This restaurant has lovely ambiance and the people who serve here are so warm and friendly. We just love Tommie, who's been around forever and talks to us like we are all old friends -- he's the best! Prime rib is their specialty and it is fantastic. Lovely restaurant."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Our experience was nothing short of excellent. From the moment we walked in the door until we left, we felt well served. I had the Five Crowns cut prime rib with the creamed corn (yum) and mashed potatos, and my wife had the Filet Mignon. Both dishes were excellent, and both cuts of meat were properly prepared and very tender. My wife commented on how much she enjoyed her Mushroom Soup appetizer (the mushrooms were pureed into a creamy soup -- delicious), and the wedge salad we shared was quite tasty. The selection of wine is excellent, and they even offer a small selection of very upscale wines by the glass or in a 2oz. taster. We'll be back for sure!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We came for the first time for our anniversary. Our waiter was very helpful, kind, and paid attention to our needs. The food was amazing! It was out within 15 min. and presented very nicely. We would definitely return for another night out."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Five Crowns is such a beautiful restaurant. Unfortunately we were not seated in the main dining areas. We were out on what appeared to be a sun room. The main dining areas have large fireplaces with much more ambiance. The food and service were outstanding, they were very attentive without being intrusive."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We had the prime rib dinner and it was delicious, like all the other times. Great service always."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The recommended tips on the bill slip did not mathematically make sense."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The special menu produced a cookie cutter meal that did not meet my previous excellent food experiences."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This has been one of our favorite restaurants in the past. However, we were seated and waited 12 mins. before we had a glass of water and probably another five before the waitress took our cocktail order. My prime rib was very fatty and when I mentioned it to the young gentleman clearing the table he just said, yes you get a lot of fat with prime rib. If this had been our first time here I would not go back."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We have been dining here for special occasions for over 25 years, and at their alternate Tam O'Shanter for over 35 years. They are always superb-- the food can't be beat, the wine list is exceptional, the service is superb, and the decor and ambiance set the right mood. The bar has recently been updated and improved, with food selections as well as excellent cocktails. The fireplace is a good touch for romantic experience, too. If you haven't tried it, you should. And check out their Christmas pageant if you get the chance-- like a local version of Yosemite's Bracebridge Dinner without the $1000 tab. Just do it."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Service was great and my fillet was perfect. We all ordered the $99 per couple valentine dinner. Included an alcoholic drink and a huge Caesar salad and i had a perfect filet and my wife the prime rib- and then a chocolate cheesecake - they didn't charge a corkage fee - really s grand evening. I got an email on the valentines dinner special and i had to mention it to the waitress to get the special menu. So go to their website and get on their email list to get these specials only available to their email list followers! Also gave us a jar of their famous hot fudge! Which i forgot on the table! Also join their club and get points for free seasoned salts and peppers or coupons for dinner discounts."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We spent more time dressing for our anniversary dinner than we did enjoying it. I requested a fireside table and were placed upstairs in a claustrophobic room next to a gas fire that was barely on. We were envious of the people who were able to view real burning fireplaces downstairs. We were seated promptly upon arrival, but had no time to enjoy any pre-dinner ambiance because the food came so quickly. I didn't even receive my wine until the dinner came. My wine had a very off taste and they were kind enough to exchange it for me. The prime rib dinner was very good as was the complimentary dessert given to us. But the whole experience was over and done with an less than an hour. That was very disappointing."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I went to the five crowns for a special event. In the years past it used to be my favorite restaurant. This time the food was average and the ambience was below average for any restaurant. The food was ok but not any better than your average restaurant. I would not recommnend this restaurant...."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"For any special event Five Crowns has proven to be an excellent family or group setting. The service is friendly, helpful and timely."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"It was our anniversary and we had a very romantic, delicious dinner! Great wine, bread, prime rib and chocolate bread pudding!"
Dined on 2/9/2014
"The 5 Crowns has changed from previous years. It seemed to have lost its original character and charm. The food was still very good; the atmosphere was not the same."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"I have to say that I was disappointed in Five Crowns, so would not recommend to a friend any longer. This is the second time I have been in the past couple years and they no longer have the level of service or ambience they once did."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"We went for Mother's Day & it was very nice. The weather was great & food was good."
Dined on 5/12/2013
"We returned to this old favorite after being away for many years. It did not disappoint us. The prime rib was delectable, service excellent, and ambiance cozy. It was a perfect spot to celebrate a senior birthday."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"The Five Crowns has done a great job of keeping up its fantastic English motif and continues to offer an excellent and varied menu. The wait staff is always more than accommodating."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"5 Crowns is the best special occasion restaurant in Newport Beach. The prime rib is fabulous as are the sides, appetizers and desserts. The atmosphere is quiet and cozy…service is excellent…..prices fair for what you receive. Overall, a delicious experience!"
Dined on 2/4/2014
"Food is amazing as always. Prime Rib was cook perfectly and the cream of corn is to die for. The coffee cheesecake was so good also. Can't wait to go back again!!"
Dined on 2/3/2014
"Five Crowns has been my favorite restaurant since it opened in 1965. It is decorated in a warm old English style. The prime rib and creamed spinach is the best I have ever tasted. It has been a favorite restaurant in my family for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"The best prime rib in orange county with efficient friendly service.Overall it was a grat experience and well be back."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Great experience. Food,service and ambiance excellet. Will happily return"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I've been to Five Crowns many times in years past, but not recently. I thought I would again dine at Five Crowns for my birthday, but was disappointed. The prime rib has been excellent in years past, but on this last visit the grade of the prime rib left something to be desired - it was very fat laden, which had to be trimmed away in order to taste the meat. The service was very good as usual, and the remainder of the meal was up to par."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"First visit in about 15 years, overall still a nice place, surprised by the busy and vibrant bar which is a plus, rate the food as very good but not outstanding, service was fair to poor, perhaps it was just our server but we expect top notch service from a restaurant of this caliber and tenure."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"We got invitation from Five Crown to celebrate our anniversary. Previous year we were a little disappointed, but it was a totally exceptional experience this time. 3 course meal was delicious. Wine selection was tasty and reasonably priced. The vegetables base under the well cooked Salmon was a nice variety of healthy and tasty items. The server was very attentive to our needs and very courteous. Seated next to the fireplace in the main dining room provided good ambiance."
Dined on 1/31/2014

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