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Hook & Anchor, Costa Mesa, CA

Hook & Anchor

4.7 (168)
$30 and under
Seafood
1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chef Wayne's full-service seafood restaurant, Hook & Anchor, has come to fruition after six successful years in the fast/casual sector. Using the freshest ingredients and fresh wild-caught fish has made himself a name in the Newport Beach (and surrounding areas). Hook & Anchor has been awarded Yelp's #1 Lobster Roll in California and the 5th best seafood restaurant in the United States.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Wayne Magnusen
  • Catering
    Off-site catering for private parties and events.
  • Private party facilities
    Hook & Anchor is available for partial or full buy-outs.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross street
    Between 18th & 17th Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Short walk
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 168 people are saying

Hook & Anchor 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hook & Anchor offers "world-class lobster rolls" and a diverse seafood menu that promises a "delicious treat not to be missed." The "friendly and attentive staff" enhance the dining experience, making it a favorite for seafood lovers. Despite mixed opinions on pricing, the quality and "excellent service" keep diners coming back.
168 Reviews
  1. John

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and quality of ingredients. Gina is an awesome server and a great person!

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  2. Khristian

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was great. We had the Lobster rolls and they were delicious. The music was a little loud but our waitress had it turned down, it was too loud for her.

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  3. Paul VIP

    Orange County18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise level due to a party adjacent to us was extreme at times. Other than that the food and service was excellent!

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  4. Chanin

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, the table that we got was very small, made dining uncomfortable. The service was excellent. Overall, the restaurant serve fresh seafood, price is ok, expect to pay minimum $100 for 2.

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  5. Kevin

    Orange County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed our food and server. We will definitely be back again. Wife loved the halibut and my chowder and lobster roll was spot on. Now if we just convince them to switch from Pepsi to Coke products.

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  6. LaRonda VIP

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered two lobster rolls, and we both found them delicious and stuffed with lots of lobster. My rating isn't 5 stars for all of the restaurant experience simply because the price of lobster is overpriced in general; that being said, if your are ready to pay $40 for a lobster sandwich, this one was delicious. The fries were warm and crispy. My tequila cocktail was delicious. The outside seats face the parking lot so not a great view but the service was very friendly and efficient and we had a quick and delicious early meal.

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  7. Lynne VIP

    Orange County70 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This time one dinner was good. The second dinner was not good. Good one was Newport’s Finest Salad. Dressings are very good and salad is abundant. Second dinner was hook fish. Halibut was chosen with sautéed veggies and fingerling potatoes. Fish was not seasoned and was very undercooked. Slimy, in fact. Veggies were also not seasoned and were very underwhelming. The kitchen forgot to serve the potatoes. When our waitress brought out a side of potatoes they were fine, but with the rest of the dinner being so bad… Also, skip ordering and paying for the bread. It is dry and tough. Not worth it. Too bad. We really enjoyed our first time meals. Hopefully it was just an off night, but one would think a seafood restaurant would know how to cook a piece of halibut.

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  8. Maria

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Don’t miss the lobster roll. Fun place with good food.

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  9. Jose

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was delicious! I had the lobster roll, my wife has the seafood risotto, and our friend had the shrimp Alfredo, our server was awesome and took care of us. Great place will be coming back.

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  10. Steve

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is def the go to place to get lobster whatever. No need to look elsewhere.

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FAQs

Hook & Anchor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 423-7169.

Hook & Anchor is rated 4.7 stars by 168 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
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Hook & Anchor

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 18th & 17th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Short walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Wayne Magnusen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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