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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 (10734)
$30 and under
Californian
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 126 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Father's Day Beach Craft Beer Brunch

    $57.00 per person

    Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025
    Start with One of our Craft Beers, or a Glass of Champagne, Orange Juice, Soda, or Coffee Beignets and Ambrosia. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************** Then Enjoy our Fresh Seasonal Fruit with a Sweet Yogurt and Home-Made Almond Granola Served with a plate of our Puffy Beignets ****************************************************************************************************************************************************** Choose from one of our special entrees created for this day: Surf and Turf. Steak & Eggs, Colossal Shrimp Louie Salad ,Pan-Roasted King Salmon Over Bucatini Pasta , Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs Prosciutto di Parma Wrapped Free-Range Chicken Breast , Roasted Prime Rib Sandwich ,

What 10,734 people are saying

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 beachfront dining experience with "amazing location" and "spectacular views." Guests love the "friendly and attentive" service and "excellent food," particularly the beignets and mahi mahi. The ocean backdrop enhances the ambiance, making it a memorable spot for guests, though reservations are recommended.
10,734 Reviews
  1. Vanessa

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for a relaxing Sunday before going back to work. Great for a date or family dinner. Desserts are shareable size. Not enough fish and lobster on the appetizers, but they tasted great. The restaurant has a grill/bonfire on the beach feature that looks interesting. If you haven’t been, you should go. If you’re ADA be prepared for a challenging walk to the restaurant. I would recommend rent or use your mobility scooter.

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  2. Lilly

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best restaurant always. Chiliquiles were amazing.

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  3. KATHLEEN

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always delicious! We got the seabass special and it was wonderfully prepared and tasty. Generous pours on the wine. Only downside was the note I had in reservation for a special occasion (birthday), amd there was never any mention of it.

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  4. John

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great experience. The location is fantastic particularly on a beautiful evening. The wait staff are friendly and the food is very good for a moderate price.

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  5. Kathleen

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You must try the macadamia crusted mahi mahi at lunch!

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  6. Lisa

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment and lovely to walk along the beach before or after your meal . Parking can be a challenge for some but worth it .

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  7. Michael VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's hard to get a same-day reservation but meals at Beachcomber are always worth the challenge. Other OC restaurants have ocean views but this one is actually on the beach -- you walk through sand to get to it.

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  8. Greg VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oscar the server was amazing! Made my mom’s 80th special

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  9. Cathy VIP

    St. Louis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view of beach sunset, great service, great food. The trifecta!!!!

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  10. Christine VIP

    Orange County56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Although it was wonderful to be out close to the ocean, the inside of the patio (especially when the plastic sheeting is down) is outrageously loud. We had a wonderful meal-the lobster roll was great. The amount of fries was poor. I am sorry to say I did not like the Catalina Sunset Martini. My friend had the watermelon mojito and that was outstanding, I always like to visit the Crystal Cove no matter when. It is definitely a special place!

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FAQs

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10734 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Newport Beach

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Booked 126 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
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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