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Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA

Pelican Grill

4.7 (3344)
$50 and over
American
22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 66 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 3,344 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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Great for fine wines

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.
3,344 Reviews

  1. meghan VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Cheryl

    Orange County5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Luis

    Mexico City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Lisa VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wow and you create such a magical experience that even a local feels like they are on vacation! Thank you!

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  5. Gail

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch at Pelican Grill is always a good time. The food and service was excellent, and also has my favorite view! Chef's kiss.

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  6. Richard VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great views, great food, great ambiance, great everything!

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  7. rudy

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter (5 year old) and wife had a GREAT time for father's day lunch. Daddy this place is fancy. This is the best spaghetti and meatballs lunch, its so good. We will be back.

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  8. Cora VIP

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pure bliss! Beautiful ocean view, comfortable seating, delicious food, accurate descriptions and advice. Delicious short rib dip, Newport Beach salad and 2 types of chicken wings. Really, really top quality!

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  9. kathyann

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating Father’s Day and was ushered to a table for 2 on the far left of the patio any further left we would be hovering over the trees. This was the only table in the sun with no shade at all. Other tables were available and I asked to not dine in the sun. They tried to seat 2 other parties at the same table but the last couple took the seat but shifted closer to us and in the shade as best as they could. My guest was also using a walker. Our server was great and provided great suggestions.

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  10. Kevin VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch overlooking the ocean. Everything was just about perfect.

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  3. Orange County
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  5. Newport Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 66 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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