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Pelican Grill, Newport Coast, CA

Pelican Grill

4.7
4.7
3296 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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What 3,296 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pelican Grill offers "spectacular views" of the Pacific, making it ideal for special occasions like anniversaries. Guests praise its "great contemporary American food" and "attentive service." The ambiance is "elegant yet casual," perfect for romantic dinners or business meals. While some mention higher prices, the "memorable dining experience" is often deemed worth it.

3,296 Reviews
  1. Roger VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was extremely slow to come out. Very romantic atmosphere with kind staff but something was very wrong with the organization and preparation of dishes. For a restaurant of this price point, the speed of the service and the general disorganization was very disappointing.

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  2. PaulP

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Slam dunk. Great champagnes and wines by glass selection. Relaxed and refined. Amazing views. Great kitchen.

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  3. Michael

    Philadelphia59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Chilean sea bass was excellent, caviar fries were quite tasty. View was beautiful. Service was unobtrusive but attentive. Recommend!!

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  4. Andrea

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really really good service and food! It’s cold for outer seatings but they’ll provide blankets for you if you ask!

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  5. R Steve

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambulance is great. The bartenders really know what they are doing. The food presentation is great. The quality of food depends on what you order. Unfortunately we ordered the wrong item.

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  6. Dawn VIP

    Columbus25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Highly recommend sitting on patio at sunset. Waygu filet and Seabass were great. If you want a fun appetizer, get the big pretzel!

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  7. Ruby

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a good experience and I highly recommend going here to celebrate your birthday!

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  8. Richard VIP

    Denver258 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really memorable venue. Outstanding service, food offerings, and presentation. My wife's sea bass and my beef short ribs were incredible. You can expect a wonderful dining experience at Pelican Grill, but prepare yourself to pay for the quality.

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  9. Ivanna

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is beyond beautiful but the food was incredibly disappointing in that is had no flavor. My dad got the lamb rack and I got the beef short rib with Brussel sprouts. Both dishes were bland and tasteless.

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  10. Jeffrey

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    DO NOT COME HERE! Terrible experience, we were sat down and our waiter poured us glasses of water and was never to be seen again. Another waiter had to take our order after 30 minutes of waiting and not once did they bother to come check on us throughout the whole night. They came to take our finished dishes and didn’t even bother to refill our empty cups with water. Keep in mind I also had to wait 20 minutes before I flagged down a waiter for my check. You would think they would be quick to give me the check at least but nope. I watched other tables get excellent service and quick response times but I expect nothing less from an establishment like this.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Pelican Grill

22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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