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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

4.8 (10688)
$30 and under
Californian
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 120 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Voted as one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" for 2023 by OpenTable in the United States

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove provides "world class" ocean front dining in the Historic District of the Crystal Cove State Park with breath taking views of the Newport Coastline and Catalina Island. Situated on the sandy beach, The Beachcomber's outdoor patio provides the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean's breeze while sipping on your favorite cocktail or enjoying one of the many favorite entrees and appetizers.

The Beachcomber's outdoor tropical bar 'The Bootlegger' with thatch roofing provides the perfect spot to escape from the world while enjoying one of many tropical libations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Olivera
  • Catering
    Crashing surf and breathtaking sunsets are the backdrops of your Southern California dream event. The Beachcomber's Catering division offers four stunning sites within the California State Park Historic District or will travel to your desired location.
  • Private party facilities
    3 Beautiful settings able to accommodate 25-200 people.Promenade-located right on the beachOutdoor Deck- See the beautiful sunsets and have Catalina in the backround.Vistor Center- Perfect for a Cocktail Party
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    Los Trancos
  • Parking details
    Park across Coast Hwy at Los Trancos Parking lot. Take the shuttle to the cafe or walk the scenic path. It takes about 15 minutes. Check in with the host under the red umbrella by the sea.
  • Entertainment
    Live Guitar on Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Champagne Brunch on the beach!

    $17.00 - $55.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Enjoy mom's special day on the beach on the Crystal Coves State Beach. Champagne Brunch $55 for adults and $16 for Kids (ordering off of the kids' menu) Start with a glass of Champagne, Mimosa, or Orange Juice, Soda or Coffee Then share our Beignets and Ambrosia. Choice of one entree from our specially created menu: Surf & Turf, Maine Lobster Frittata, Savory Crab Crepe, Smoked Scottish Salmon Benedict, Shrimp Pesto Pasta, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Italian Sausage, Buttermilk Fired Chicken, Vegetable Terrine

What 10,688 people are saying

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beachcomber Cafe at Crystal Cove offers an "amazing beachside experience" complete with "great views and ambiance." Guests love the "excellent service" and rave about the "beignets and ahi nachos." While the food is generally "very good," the real draw is the "stunning oceanfront setting," making it a must-visit for those in the area.

10,688 Reviews
  1. Greig VIP

    Los Angeles50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here for almost 20 years. The high quality of food, great service, unique dishes and ambiance has never changed. Love this place

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  2. Robin VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful experience to step back in time for just a couple of hours. Park in the Los Troncos parking lot and board the shuttle bus. Your experience starts with the 1940s music playing on your trip down to the beach. There’s nothing like going to Crystal Cove State Park and having dinner at the beachcomber restaurant. Enjoy the sunset, walk on the beach, a perfect photogenic village of cottages topped off by really well-made cocktails in the bar and excellent food prepared by a real chef in the restaurant. They always use top high-quality ingredients and everything is prepared thoughtfully. You won’t be disappointed and you’ll wish you had a cottage to spend the night at instead of going back to the parking lot and driving home.

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  3. Kathy

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and great food with a spectacular view. Love the ambiance of coastal living at its best.

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  4. Luann

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server made the experience 5star. The view can’t be beat!! Food was good but not great.

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  5. Jennifer

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very delicious, tasty and fresh. Highly recommend the poke bowl , Korean skewers, and ahi nachos. Ourserver April was very attentive and provided excellent service.

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  6. Deborah VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun and relaxing—food and services wonderful

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  7. Julie VIP

    Minneapolis46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal right on the beach at Crystal Cove. Fast, friendly and professional service with views of the ocean that are unbeatable.

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  8. Angela VIP

    San Diego28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food! Good service! It’s a little deceiving since it’s called a cafe. I guess I should have reviewed the dinner menu before I went. I wasn’t expected high end food and prices for dinner. The ambience is ok. But it’s really a tent. They sat us by the door and it was a little cold. Be prepared to pay $15 for parking and $2 per person each way for the shuttle if you don’t want to walk. The food is really good, just not what I was expecting for a tent on the beach.

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  9. Carla

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff Wonderful ocean view. Omelets were very good .

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  10. Ruben

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall very nice service food but customer was disappointed with chicken pot pie. Would help to have inside bathrooms a covered waiting area for rain.

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FAQs

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10688 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 120 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Los Trancos
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Park across Coast Hwy at Los Trancos Parking lot. Take the shuttle to the cafe or walk the scenic path. It takes about 15 minutes. Check in with the host under the red umbrella by the sea.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Olivera
  • Entertainment
    Live Guitar on Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Crashing surf and breathtaking sunsets are the backdrops of your Southern California dream event. The Beachcomber's Catering division offers four stunning sites within the California State Park Historic District or will travel to your desired location.
  • Private party facilities
    3 Beautiful settings able to accommodate 25-200 people.Promenade-located right on the beachOutdoor Deck- See the beautiful sunsets and have Catalina in the backround.Vistor Center- Perfect for a Cocktail Party
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