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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 (10699)
$30 and under
Californian
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 106 times today

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

What 10,699 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 at Crystal Cove offers an "amazing beachside experience" complete with "great views and ambiance." Guests love the "excellent service" and rave about the "beignets and ahi nachos." While the food is generally "very good," the real draw is the "stunning oceanfront setting," making it a must-visit for those in the area.
10,699 Reviews
  1. Peggie VIP

    Orange County44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Generous portions and friendly staff. And the location is AMAZING! We’ll be back…now that they accept reservations!

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  2. Hailey

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing, the servers were very nice and help with the menu. The food and drinks were amazing especially the beignets. The portions were huge for a decent price so I had a lot of leftovers. Amazing experience on the beach. I will come again!!!

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  3. Corrie

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked for mother's day and checked the menu online ahead of time because we were going for a specific item. When we arrived we noticed that it wasn't on the menu and the waiter said the online menus are not correct. Food we ended up ordering was pretty good but the waiter in general seemed annoyed with his job. Decided to get dessert, asked the waiter before ordering if the brownie was served warm, he said yes. It arrived cold and hard as a rock. He took it off our bill but overall it was an underwhelming experience. Won't be returning.

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  4. James VIP

    Orange County44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For Mothers Day, the only issues with the Beachcomber are: 1. Parking -- the lot was full with all the people going to the beach on a lovely day. So when we explained we had a restaurant reservation, the attendant let us drive around and follow people going to their car to take their place. The sign at the lot is "lot full" so when we drove up, the attendant let us drive around to find a place. But a lot of people just turned around and left. 2. We had made two reservations for one table for four and another for 3. When we tried to change our 3 to a 4, we were told that we could not. But we were then seated at a table for four with an empty seat. The manager explained that the reservation system is not under their control but is managed by the State of California. A real fault in the reservation system, in our opinion

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  5. Clhollis

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite place to dine in the OC!! Excellent food and lovely Mothers Day Brunch. Ambiance is unmatched in the OC. Service was friendly and Oscar went above and beyond as our server.

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  6. Richard VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the place but the brunch needs more offerings.

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  7. Ryan

    Orange County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed with the service despite booking a month in advance. I made a reservation for five and specifically requested an ocean-view corner table. I even placed a credit card on file to secure it. When we arrived at 7:00 a.m., we were seated in the middle of the restaurant. The hostess said she'd check on the request and never came back. I then spoke with someone who seemed to be the manager. He told me that if I wanted that table, I should have made a reservation a month in advance—which is exactly what I had done. He also claimed the table was reserved for lunch, but it was still early in the morning and more than enough time before lunch service. Just two minutes later, a walk-in party was seated at that exact table. I asked them directly, and they confirmed they had no reservation. The manager gave misleading information and made no effort to help. For the high price we paid, the food was just average. The only highlight was our server—he was friendly and attentive.

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  8. Gabriel

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hosts were friendly and welcoming, our server Hector was attentive and the food and view was amazing

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  9. Marissa

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and enjoyed the ambiance of the ocean front dining. With our reservation, our hostess sat us immediately. We ordered the beignets first while we looked over the menu. They did not disappoint…it was like indulging on warm pillows of sweetness. So good! With that preview of what was to come, we knew our breakfast was going to be amazzzing, which it total was. The service was friendly and inviting. The view of the ocean just added to the ambiance of the whole experience. What beautiful gem to uncover in Crystal Cove!

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  10. Debra

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s always a treat to enjoy the beach while waiting for dinner at Beachcombers. Drinks were great - grilled root vegetables were somewhat un- identifiable. Love this place but noise level of conversations around us were really loud! Fyi- crystal Cove parking no longer accepts dinner receipts for free parking.

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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10699 OpenTable diners.

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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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