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Pelican Grill

4.7
4.7
2808 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Located at Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill celebrates the best of the California lifestyle with its gorgeous seaside location, delectable menu prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, stylish and comfortable décor, Italian-inspired architecture, terrace with ocean and golf course views, gracious personalized service and sophisticated, yet relaxed bar with nine-foot HDTVs for sports viewing. In the open-display kitchen, a masterful culinary team creates innovative seafood and steak dishes. Dining indoor or al fresco on the terrace, equipped with hidden heaters and sunscreens for year-round comfort, is the quintessential California dining experience. The generous, balanced wine list features mostly California selections and more than 30 wines by the glass. The Tasting Table invites diners to sit right next to the open-concept kitchen in the main dining room for an intimate, chef-led dinner featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients and creative presentations.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 45 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Californian

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (949) 467-5802

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Private Events Teams: (949) 467-6863

  • 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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What 2,808 people are saying

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Good for business meals

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  1. TNT2EAT

    Los Angeles

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Birthday celebration and Pelican Grill did not disappoint! Started with burrata with blistered tomatoes-different presentation and wonderful with the roasted garlic too. Just needed more toast and the waiter easily took care of it. Wedge salad delicious and then the main entree. We initially thought there would be more steak options as shown the the website menu, but was told menu recently changed. However we both then decided to have the ribeye steak. It was prepared to perfection. I always seem to get my steak too rare or too well done for medium, but it was right on! And the other steak done med rare and excellent. Side dishes of asparagus and oyster mushrooms complimented our meal. We chose glass of Merlot from Argentina and it was excellent choice for the meal.
  2. Anais

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding brunch and dinner at both restaurant. Very nice and professional staff and amazing food and scenery. 10 stars! Thank you!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had a really nice experience there. Loved the view and food. Staffs were nice specially Robert who was so nice and professional. I highly recommend this beautiful place.
  4. Hairspray

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was stellar. Food was impeccable. Ambiance was real class. Be back soon.
  5. abcd

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. Adriana runs a great operation and Monserrat and team provide wonderful service.
  6. StevenB

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always the meals were wonderfully prepared, our server - Valentina was terrific. Ambience is always special there as well.
  7. Tammi

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal with a nice atmosphere. Our waitress, Georgie was very attentive.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience4
    Reservation was @11:30 Sunday….took forever to get seated. Then NO food came out til more than an hr later, including the complimentary bread. Kitchen was super slow and last 4 dishes came out when the rest of our table finished eating their entree. It was TERRIBLE experience. Ended up paying the $811 bill by 3pm. Totally did not expect to waste more than half our day with “lunch”
  9. ChoJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    Server and ambience was nice like usual. Food was not as great, probably a bad day
  10. tasty

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very impressed with the food quality, service, presentation and the beautiful ambiance.
  11. RobertL

    Central Coast

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always friendly. Always accommodating. The food is always good! We sat in the deck outside with an awesome sunset on the ocean in the background. Could still see the game but didn’t have to hear it or the noise from the bar.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure dining here. Great experience altogether.
  13. GM2015

    Central Coast

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful. Burrata was superb. As was the short ribs
  14. PerlaI

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, amazing views, and delicious food.
  15. VictorL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant with awesome views and service!
  16. AlvinC

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loving the vibe and setting. Plan to visit again.
  17. VincentA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came there for an anniversary dinner, Claude showed so much hospitality and made sure everything was taken care of. Our Server Robert was outstanding
  18. KennethO

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful setting, the sunset. Out of town guests were blown away at scenery and view of ocean and sunset. Really impressive.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always — they recently changed the complementary bread and the new one tastes much better than the previous one! Everything is amazing about this place, starting with the service; food and the finishing with the ambiance.
  20. TinaH

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service at Pelican Grill are always wonderful. We had a nice table inside with a view and it was so cozy with the fireplace on since it was a bit cold outside.
  21. dawn

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    outstanding service, great food & a view that is unreal!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place great food! Lunch menu was delicious.
  23. JamesM

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food, Excellent Service, A wonderful Place for a Leisurely Lunch
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Aaron was an amazing waiter very personable. We would ask for him again
  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience1
    Food was not good The only food that is safe to eat is the Pizza
  26. Atom

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Excellent and professional dining service with their complementary valet parking. Their complimentary self-parking structure is a few steps away. Going in and out of this hotel restaurant is a swift. A quick bite after round of golf or just taking family, friends, or customers for VIP dining. Their floor heating outdoor patio area is perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze when the weather isn't warm enough! A nice and luxurious venue to hang out and dining for OC residents.
  27. AhmadK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The was good. The choices for people who don’t eat red meat or cannot have alcohol in their food, the choices were limited, however. The service was great, despite getting one order wrong (not a big deal for us), and the atmosphere was friendly with a good ocean view. It was a little pricey, so we have to limit our dining there for special occasions. Overall, very pleased!
  28. TandC

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a beautiful day on the veranda. Fletcher, our server, was very attentive and made sure the three of us had everything we needed. All of our lunch menu choices and the wine selected were excellent. We all shared tastes.
  29. JoeD

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dylan did a great job and the receptionists were helpful and caring…. joe
  30. JonnyW

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always and staff was wonderful. Looking forward to next time.
  31. Rabbit

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had not been in since pandemic and we could not have been more pleased with the ambiance, the quality and presentation of the food and outstanding server, Robert. This restaurant is a 10 star must go-to!
  32. ShaunP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere and great tasting food. Staff was very friendly and responsive.
  33. Descentline

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful afternoon lunch for 3. I requested a quiet table and food to be prepared without salt (one member of our party is hard of hearing and has CHF). Both requests were accomodated without hesitation and we enjoyed our time. Our waiter was very attentive as were the hostess, valet and management who checked on us. I highly recommend this restaurant for its ambiance and quality of food and service.
  34. SusanR

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Classic casual elegance - comfortable seating, well spaced tables, quiet in color palette, lighting and sound control (but with LED table lamps that made reading the menu easy). It is very expensive ($70 for an 8 oz. filet mignon, but it was superbly cooked and presented nicely with a puree of cauliflower). The waiter mislead us a bit on portion sizes. We could and should have split the beet salad, and the size of the add-on lobster tail was plenty. We wound up bringing the second one home. The rigatoni carbonara was creatively presented with a just-poached egg atop, intended to be broken and stirred into the pasta by the diner. That was not described in the menu, and this mostly vegetarian gal would not have ordered. They removed the egg for me and gave me some grated cheese to finish dressing the pasta. No room for dessert! Staff was very attentive. Would definitely dine here again.
  35. JSB8

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent location and atmosphere. The excellent service was only surpassed by the delicious meal.
  36. creightonkang

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere . .. great drinks. highly recommended.
  37. IndyinOC

    Orange County

    128 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    For some time we have been"curious" about the "Easter Brunch" at The Resort at Pelican Hill. This year we had a honored guest who seemed to be quite familiar with the resort. On this day, Easter encompassed an egg hunt on the lawn and there was an additional venue at the Coliseum Grill (view of the pool and private entrance). This Sunday, the Masters (PGA) Tournament was happening at the same time as the brunch. The majority of our party all "golfed" and watched intently. Easter at "The Pelican Grill" was not prosaic. Observed many "live action" stations like: Omelet, Hand Tossed Salad, Oyster on the Half Shell, Caviar, Cold Chilean Seafood Bar, and a Hand-crafted Dessert Extravaganza located "where the Captains Table" is. Great views as we watched the "win" by John Rahm. Given all the COVID19 repercussions, losses and tragedy afflicting many we knew, returning to the grill was a comfort to all those in our party. The lady in blue smiled often that day. Our server Montserrat had "delight" spilling into glasses and gave us a "care package" to take to a famished patron---who was sequestering. Thanks for making Easter 2023 special. I have taken a few photos, yet one must really be there for the "experience." Thanks to Mr. T and Lady L (I will keep it confidential). Someone wore a lovely blue hat and many compliments were heard. This venue was one Leonardo da Vinci may have enjoyed (if he were still breathing). Thanks to the Irvine Company and Mr. Bren for this memory. Valet was provided.
  38. SarahV

    Palm Springs

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such excellent service from Robert. The hostesses, bussers and manager were all so friendly making our experience so great. Thank you. The live singer and music was an extra touch. Loved the Buffet… fresh food .. can’t wait to come back.
  39. outnabout

    Orange County

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Very nice Easter Buffet with something for everyone. Most dishes were well prepared there were a few exceptions but on the whole a treat.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We dined their Easter brunch. Well worth the money. Top of the wind on everything! The caviar and seafood stations were my favorite!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pelican Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 2808 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 45 times today
Google Map for Pelican Grill

22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Pelican Hill Road and Newport Coast Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Newport Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Private Events Teams: (949) 467-6863

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