Pelican Grill

4.7 (3516)

$50 and over

American

22800 Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

About this restaurant

Romantic
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.
The Dining Room and terrace offers a polished, culinary‑driven journey. Our guests can expect a streamlined, contemporary menu that balances seasonality, technique, and approachable elegance, supported by attentive service and a warm, welcoming ambiance.
The Lounge is designed as a relaxed yet elevated, ideal for gathering, lingering, and connection. Featuring a menu of signature dishes, elevated cocktails, and a focused wine selection, the lounge encourages a natural rhythm: start with aperitifs, transition to dinner, and return for post‑dinner drinks or enjoy directly a relaxing meal.

Reservations are available for the Dining Room. The Lounge operates on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Music on selected nights.

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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 Lounge Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Contact
(949) 467-5802
Website
https://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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happyfoodietown
Great view in the morning and very spacious and cozy spot to to chill with your family and friends (part 1) 🍾 ♥︎ Caviar & fries 🍟 - goes well with champagne 🥂 ♥︎ Shrimp with sauce 🦐 ♥︎ Colorado rack of lamb 🔥 📍 Newport Coast, CA ✏️ @pelicangrillnb #pelicangrill #pelicangrillnb #pelicanhillresort #caviar #champagne #newportcoast #lamb #aapifoodiefam #trend #trending #fy #fyp #fypシ #foryou #foryourpage #buzzfeed #buzzfeedfood #ocfood #lafoodie #lafood #ocfoodie #foodiesofinstagram #foodieatheart #foodiegram #foodielife #vyvyfoodjourney @eatwithfoodiez

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4.7

(3516)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Romantic

Review summary

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Pelican Grill at The Resort at Pelican Hill delights diners with "beautiful views," "excellent food," and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "stunning sunsets" and "elegant ambiance." While the restaurant is "pricy," many find it "worth the cost" for special occasions. The "Chilean Sea Bass" and "attentive staff" are standout highlights.

3,516 Reviews

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Ben
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great seats outside on the terrace. Nice views and resort feel. Like we were on vacation.
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Maria
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I didn’t appreciate the waitress attitude towards us. She was dry and unwelcoming her service just as poor as going to a drive through. It was she just asking the bare minimum and the type of employee the clocks in and clocks out.
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Helen Gold
Minneapolis5 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed with the quality of food. The dining room was a little chilly.
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Julie Gold
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places to eat. Beautiful view out on the patio
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Susan Gold
San Diego103 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was exceptional - the food, the service and the ambiance. It also helped to have perfect weather.
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Jodi
Montana15 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pelican Grill has been a favorite of ours for a long time, several times a year. It's a beautiful space with delicious food, patient servers, and elegant but lively ambiance..last night was introduced now parking has a $15 fee and a tip along with the food and wine have increased in cost pretty much nearing it's just not worth the cost.. I love the place, but it's getting too expensive..
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Joe Gold
Orange County72 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From entering the restaurant to leaving after the dinner, the entire experience was excellent. We appreciate being able to customization to sone of the dishes. Manager, Lori, helped with the reservations on an extremely busy evening.
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Rick Gold
Atlanta273 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Nice place for a quick lunch or relaxing dinner.
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Will Gold
South Carolina37 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We truly enjoyed our experience at Pelican Grill. The food was outstanding, with high-quality ingredients and creative plating that made every dish feel special. Sitting on the outdoor patio, surrounded by beautiful views of the Pacific, cascading hills, and a charming stone bridge, made the evening even more memorable. The patio was comfortable and pleasantly sheltered from the wind, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. The manager was genuinely engaged, which added a nice personal touch. It was one of those meals where the food, setting, and hospitality all came together beautifully
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T
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful views, great food and service. Highly recommend.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Californian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Lounge Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Contact
(949) 467-5802
Website
https://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

FAQs

The pretzel starter is famously generous, multiple guests describe the pretzel as “huge, ” making it an easy dish to share.

Yes, Pelican Grill’s polished Dining Room and ocean-view terrace create a warm, special-occasion setting, and several guests report anniversary and Valentine’s Day visits that felt like proper celebration dinners.

Yes, Pelican Grill offers outdoor seating on its terrace/veranda/patio, and guests frequently praise the patio for sunset and ocean views.

Pelican Grill tends to be busiest around holiday brunches and holiday weekends, guests report hectic Mother's Day brunch service and a busy Labor Day weekend lunchtime, while some weekday evenings (for example, a Tuesday visit) and many individual visits are described as quiet and relaxing, with indoor seating often noted as the quieter option.

Casual dress is the guide, neat, comfortable attire is appropriate for dining at Pelican Grill.

Pelican Grill blends a polished Dining Room and a relaxed, elevated Lounge with a warm, welcoming vibe; the terrace adds coastal sunset views, and the restaurant hosts music on selected nights.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report visiting with young children (including toddlers), and staff are described as warm and engaging with kids during meals.

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