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SideDoor, Corona Del Mar, CA

SideDoor

4.8 (534)
$50 and over
American
3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

  • Neighborhood
    Corona del Mar
  • Cross street
    Poppy St
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 534 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SideDoor offers a cozy pub atmosphere with exceptional service and delicious food. Guests rave about the "great prime rib," "wonderful ambiance," and standout servers like Will and JoJo. The Happy Hour is particularly praised for its value, and the menu includes favorites like the French dip and chili cheese fries. Always a "great experience" at this charming venue.

534 Reviews
  1. Bruce VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots. Nice ambiance and Especially love the Prime Rib and the Prime Rib sandwich. Great cocktails too.
    SideDoorResponded 2 days ago
    Bruce, it's wonderful to hear that our ambiance, Prime Rib, and cocktails have made a lasting impression on you. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. Janet

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to relax and enjoy tasty food and drink. Love the happy hour specials!
    SideDoorResponded 3 days ago
    Janet, your feedback makes our day! We're delighted to know you enjoyed relaxing with our tasty offerings and happy hour specials. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delightful experiences. Thank you!

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  3. David VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food is very consistent and excellent. We had a new server who was particularly excellent. This guy was SO on top of it!!!! Great evening!
    SideDoorResponded 5 days ago
    David, we're delighted to hear you had such an excellent experience with us! It's wonderful to know our team's service and consistency made your evening great. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable dining experiences!

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  4. Patrick and Mary VIP

    Orange County107 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3 out of 4 of our lunches were outstanding - prime rib and halibut. Unfortunately my risotto was undercooked - although the flavor was really great. Our server, Michelle, was amazing.

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  5. Cristina VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    bad service, frequent restaurant for many years- our server started off fine but basically had no follow through- not okay for what you pay to dine there.

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  6. Susan

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the Happy Hour - smash burger and chili cheese fries were great. Lester was a super personable waiter with some great suggestions.
    SideDoorResponded on April 28, 2025
    Susan, we're thrilled to hear that our Happy Hour offerings hit the spot and that Lester made your experience even more enjoyable with his suggestions. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful moments!

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  7. ellen VIP

    Orange County45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server Will!!! Food was great!! We went to celebrate a birthday. All perfection Had a great time!
    SideDoorResponded on April 25, 2025
    Ellen, it's wonderful to know that your birthday celebration was a perfect experience with us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and appreciated Will's excellent service. Thank you for sharing your kind words.

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  8. Hugh VIP

    Orange County39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice second option inside Lawry's Five Crowns. The bar area, named the Side Door is accessed from the side door or from the main entrance into Five Crowns. A more casual location than the main Five Crowns dining room, it has two fireplaces and a mixture of seating. While the Side Door has a good small diverse menu of its own, you can also order anything from the main dining room menu.
    SideDoorResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hugh, we're delighted to read your 5-star review! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable visit soon!

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  9. James VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent & our Waiter Michael did a fantastic job . My Steak the Ny was excellent , crab cake was great we split a wedge salad. Drinks were great we will be back soon
    SideDoorResponded on April 24, 2025
    James, we truly appreciate your 5-star feedback! It's great to hear you enjoyed the steak, crab cake, and wedge salad. Michael will be delighted to know he made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Rene VIP

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the SideDoor at the Five Crowns was a great dining experience. Great Prime Rib, service, and ambiance.
    SideDoorResponded on April 23, 2025
    Rene, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at the SideDoor. Thank you for your kind words about the prime rib, service, and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal!

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FAQs

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

SideDoor is rated 4.8 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for SideDoor

3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Poppy St
  • Neighborhood
    Corona del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Luna
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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