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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

4.8
4.8
10613 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:15 Lunch Daily 11:30–16:15 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • Easter Brunch 2025

    US$52.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Enjoy our Easter Brunch on the sands of Crystal Cove State Beach overlooking the beautiful ocean. Adults $52 per person Children $16 (order from the Children’s Menu) Easter Day Brunch will include Glass of Champagne, Mimosa or Orange Juice, Soda, or Coffee Then you will enjoy our Beignets and Ambrosia Fresh Seasonal Fruit with a Sweet Yogurt & Home-Made Granola Served with a plate of our Puffy Beignets Choice of One Entrée Surf and Turf Toasted English Muffin, Blue Crab Cake, Poached Organic Egg, and “Veuve” Hollandaise, alongside Braised Kobe Beef Short Ribs in Port Wine. Served with Yellow Corn Polenta & Baby Spinach. Creamed Spinach & Asparagus Benedict Toasted English Muffin, Creamed Spinach & Asparagus, Honey Smoked Ham, Two Organic Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce. Garnished with Chives & Chopped Applewood Bacon. Served with Roasted Red Potatoes. Steak & Eggs Chimichurri Grilled Skirt Steak, Tomato & Bell Pepper Stew & Three fluffy Scrambled Eggs. Served with Blueberry Pancakes topped with Bellwether Farm Ricotta Cheese Mousse, Blueberry Chutney and Dusting of Powder Sugar. California Chicken Salad Crispy Sliced Chicken Breast, Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Cilantro, Green Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Avocado, Slivered Almonds, Wonton Strips & Crispy Rice Noodles with an Orange Citrus Vinaigrette. Reuben Sandwich Thinly Sliced Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Emmental Swiss Cheese, Arugula, and Thousand Island Dressing on Griddled Thick Artisan Rye Bread. Served with French Fries. Chicken Pot Pie Pan Roasted Mary’s Chicken Breast & Veggies, Creamy Parmesan Gravy, Baked Pastry Crust. Garnished with a Frisse Salad. Salmon Carbonara Pasta Pan Roasted Salmon, Crispy Pancetta & Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce over Spaghetti. Garnished with Parmesan Cheese, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes & Petite Basil.

What 10,613 people are saying

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 Ambience

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove offers a "unique setting right on the beach" with "excellent food and service." Known for its "stunning ocean view," it features a "creative menu" and "delicious" dishes like ahi nachos and beignets. Enjoy a "romantic dining spot" with "fantastic atmosphere" and "attentive staff."
10,613 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic experience at Beachcomber. Excellent food, great service, and right on the beach.

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  2. James

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service! Something for everyone. Not really their fault, but it was a chilly evening, and the wind shields around the dining area were letting wind gusts in, and we weren’t really dressed for that. Have a jacket with you. Also not very easily accessible for people not in the best of shape. About a hundred yards down a sand road to get there from the shuttle stop. So just be prepared for these two things. Other than that, which are just words of advice not complaints, the food and service were very good, and I will try to fit in a dinner here everytime I’m in the area.

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  3. Pam

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meals and experience! Love this restaurant!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With our reservation we were seated immediately. The mahi tacos were delish and the service prompt and professional.

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  5. Kathy

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great, over priced, but we knew that, because of the closeness to the ocean. We made reservations with open table months in advance and asked for a corner ocean view. We have waited hours in the past and have been coming for over 20 yrs. Today they again did not sit us where we wanted and sat us in the middle, in the way of people going in and out, while the table in the corner we wanted sat empty. We had a reservation for 130 and showed up at 1, and I said we would wait for that table. But again, there is always an excuse as to why we can’t, but today we asked twice about that table and were told it was reserved. At the end of our meal I asked for a manager and he gave me his card and said he was sorry and said to ask for him in the future. Hmm… a little suspicious, he only listened to me and said sorry, and gave me a card for free beignets. If you are coming here just want you to be aware that management has tables reserved for special guests. I thought open table was the way to do this, but I was wrong.

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  6. Diane

    Sacramento7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. Always love my time here.

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  7. Robert VIP

    Jacksonville119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are in Southern CA, Crystal Cove Beach State Park and The Beachcomber are a must! It is a unique dining experience on the beach with a retro CA vibe. The food and service is excellent! After eating, enjoy a walk on the beach and view the waves rolling in from the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

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  8. LuAnne

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, very fast and the food was excellent quality. Nice atmosphere but pretty loud.

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  9. paul

    Orange County6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Bloody Mary is great, though I didn’t taste any alcohol. The burger was raw, the bean soup was terrible, the tuna melt was ok but nothing special, the poke was ok but the sticky rice was as hard as a rock, the fish and chips was good. We showed up early and had to wait for our table 15 minutes past reservations. The day was beautiful and Megan the waitress was very nice.

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  10. Jerry

    Orange County43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service best you can expect on a busy, busy Sunday afternoon. But we were seated promptly and our server was great. We were entertaining out of town guests and they loved the beach ambience.

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FAQs

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10613 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 99 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
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:15 Lunch Daily 11:30–16:15 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:00
  • 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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