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Hook & Anchor, Costa Mesa, CA

Hook & Anchor

4.5
4.5
32 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 423-7169
  • 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.
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hook & Anchor is a seafood lover's dream, celebrated for its "amazing lobster rolls" and "delicious food." The welcoming and attentive staff enhance the dining experience, while dishes like the lobster bisque and seafood risotto impress. Despite some parking challenges and occasional noise, "great service" and tasty meals keep guests returning.

32 Reviews
  1. Dona

    Orange County

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful food - friendly staff - can be quite noisey at times

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  2. monique

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was outstanding, very tentative, went out of there way to help

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So bomb! The price was well worth the experience! I got the Seafood Risotto while my Girlfriend got the Clam Chowder

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  4. Jakisha

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! We got the lobster Mac and cheese and oysters for an appetizer. Then lobster rolls for the main course. Bread pudding for dessert, everything was delicious! The service was great. Go if you are a lobster fan.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Oysters and lobster roll were both great.

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  6. Kim

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food and Service was amazing. We will definitely be back!

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  7. NoelC

    San Joaquin

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just ok lacking flavor overall. Service was good and cute restaurant.

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  8. Samuel

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fresh oysters! Enjoyed the meals Will definitely go back

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  9. Mary

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wonderful service. Nice atmosphere inside:)

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  10. Beth

    Los Angeles

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best seafood restaurants as far as quality and service. Lobster roll with brioche outstanding. A must try!!! Management really cares about service evident by them checking in the tables and supporting their staff. Great chef! Yummy bread pudding.

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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 4.5 stars by 32 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 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hook & Anchor

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 18th & 17th Street
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 423-7169
  • Catering
    Off-site catering for private parties and events.
  • Private party facilities
    Hook & Anchor is available for partial or full buy-outs.
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