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Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA

Pelican Grill

4.7 (3351)
$50 and over
American
22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
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.

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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–9:30 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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Menu

Pelican Grill's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 3,351 people are saying

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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pelican Grill offers a remarkable dining experience with "great service, great views, great food, great ambiance." Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like the "short rib dip" and "Chilean sea bass." The setting is "beautiful," making it ideal for special occasions. However, service inconsistencies and pricing concerns are noted.
3,351 Reviews

  1. John

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere on the veranda overlooking the ocean in the distance. We were disappointed compared to our experience here last year. We decided to experience the table-side Parmesan wheel risotto. Preparer did lots of talking and explaining, but literally swirled the risotto inside the parm wheel twice before putting it onto the serving plate, then pouring the sautéed mushrooms on top. She spent more time torching the wheel than she did flavoring the risotto with it. And for the price - a dome over the serving plate to keep the dish warm would be nice. Octopus was perfectly cooked and very flavorful - incredibly tender. We ordered the meatball, and when it arrived - the meatball itself was barely warm. We waited 15 minutes, and when no server came by to check - the gentleman re-setting the table next to us, noticed on his third trip to that table that we weren’t eating. We told him why, and he apologized, took the dishes away, and said he’d notify our server and have another prepared. Our server came by about ten minutes later and said our meatball would be out shortly and the chef was going to make it really, really hot. No apology, no acknowledgement. The second meatball was heated through enough to eat. Overall disappointing for the price and our expectations at a resort of this scale. Rather than finishing our meal here - we went to a local diner for dessert. If we return to the resort, we will likely try Coliseum Grill for dinner, as we have for breakfast, over Pelican Grill. The lack of attention to food temperature and true attentiveness to customer satisfaction were disappointing. There’s a plethora of staff around welcoming, addressing, etc. but the attention to what matters was a different story.

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  2. Darren VIP

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    one of my favorites for sure! great atmosphere, great food and drinks!

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  3. Barry VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Would have been nice if bread had come before the entrées. Had to ask for the bread even after it was offered. Just a little thing, but….. Food was excellent and fast! It beat the bread! ha!

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  4. Andrea

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view on the patio is priceless at sunset...it's a place to relax. If you are in a hurry, let the staff know. They definitely are not rushing you through the experience, which is lovely! It's not cheap, but that's the view "tax". We had the Bluefin, Short ribs, Sea Bass, and Seafood squid ink pasta. Even the salted butter was delectable!!!

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  5. Jo VIP

    London86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expensive, excellent waitstaff, classy but casual atmosphere, food was average.

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  6. Louis VIP

    Orange County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and excellent food make this the place my family loves to go for special occasions.

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  7. Paimon

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David Angel was just an outstanding server. I wish him nothing but success and happiness. So polite and kind, made us laugh and just made our lunch a memorable one. I will be coming back only to be served by this kind soul.

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  8. meghan VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a 7:45 reservation and we were guests of the resort. We sat in the bar until 8:20 to be seated. We noticed that the glass on patio needed to be clean. Kid fingerprints and grease. The place needs attention. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed. It’s not as high end as they’d like to be. The one thing we did enjoy…the food. The actual meal was excellent. This resort has a lot of catching up to do. It’s lacking.

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  9. Cheryl

    Orange County5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was excellent but very pricey & sad that they took off some favorites from the menu like the crab cakes & calamari but the sea bass was delicious

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  10. Luis

    Mexico City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place & great food, decently one of my favorites

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
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–9:30 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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