Hook & Anchor

4.5

32 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 423-7169
Website
http://www.hooknanchor.com/
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.

Location
1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

CALAMARI FRIES$17.00
Panko crusted sliced calamari steaks
CEVICHE$18.00
Citrus marinated fish of the day, avocado cream, leche de tigre
CRAB CAKE$20.00
Aioli, herb salad, corn relish, chili oil.
TUNA POKE STACK$18.00
Avocado, cucumber, wonton chip
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE$23.00
Lobster, creamy cheese sauce toasted panko top
LOBSTER FRIES$20.00
Lobster, aged parmesan fries sriracha aioli
RAW OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD TOWERS
MP

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with fries or H&A salad

PO BOY$16.00
Fried Shrimp, fish or oyster, lettuce, tomato. aioli
CRUSTY CRAB$19.00
Jumbo handmade crab cake, aioli tartar, mixed greens, tomato (Salad option)
GRILLED FISH SANDWICH$18.00
Fresh fish, aioli, mixed greens, tomato
H&A BURGER$18.00
7oz Angus patty, aged cheddar 18 bacon onion jam, lettuce, tomato

A la carte

BURRITO$17.00
Grilled or fried shrimp or fish, cabbage, pico chipotle cream
TACOS$6.00
Grilled or fried, fish or shrimp, slaw corn pico 6 chipotle cream, pickled red onion
LOBSTER TACO $10.00
SUMMER'S FRIED 1/2 CHICKEN$24.00
Brined, buttermilk fried chicken, house sauce

Soup & Salad

CLAM CHOWDER
$7|$13 House made, whole baby clams
LOBSTER BISQUE$16.00
House made, brioche croutons, herb oil
NEWPORT'S FINEST SALAD$23.00
Lobster, crab, grilled shrimp, tomato, cucumber, avocado
CHEF'S CAPRESE$19.00
Heirloom tomato, burrata, basil, house balsamic
HOUSE SALAD$7.00
Mixed Greens, romaine, tomato, cucumber
CIOPPINO$33.00
Fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, scallop in tomato fish broth Add 1/2 Lobster Tail -12

Fish & Lobster

SHRIMP ALFREDO $26.00
U/15 Shrimp, fettuccine, cream reduction, aged parmesan
FISH & CHIPS$21.00
Wild tempura battered Mahi seasoned fries, house tartar, malt vinegar
LOBSTER ROLL (MP)
Fan Fave' - 4oz or 6oz - Fresh Maine Lobster stuffed in a toasted brioche roll seasoned fries - Chef's way! Lemon sriracha aioli
CIOPPINO$33.00
Fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, scallop in tomato fish broth 'Fisherman's Stew' Add 1/2 Lobster Tail
HOOK PLATES (MP)
Choice of Fresh Fish Includes two sides and choice of sauce

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

Noise • Moderate

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

D
Dona
Orange County
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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monique
Central Coast
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 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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Jakisha
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 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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Kim
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 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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NoelC
San Joaquin
56 reviews
vip
3.0
56 reviews
Dined on October 21, 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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Samuel
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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Mary
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 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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Beth
Los Angeles
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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 reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

Cross street
Between 18th & 17th Street
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hooknanchor.com/
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.

Hook & Anchor

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

CALAMARI FRIES$17.00

CEVICHE$18.00

CRAB CAKE$20.00

TUNA POKE STACK$18.00

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE$23.00

LOBSTER FRIES$20.00

RAW OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD TOWERS

Sandwiches

PO BOY$16.00

CRUSTY CRAB$19.00

GRILLED FISH SANDWICH$18.00

H&A BURGER$18.00

A la carte

BURRITO$17.00

TACOS$6.00

LOBSTER TACO $10.00

SUMMER'S FRIED 1/2 CHICKEN$24.00

Soup & Salad

CLAM CHOWDER

LOBSTER BISQUE$16.00

NEWPORT'S FINEST SALAD$23.00

CHEF'S CAPRESE$19.00

HOUSE SALAD$7.00

CIOPPINO$33.00

Fish & Lobster

SHRIMP ALFREDO $26.00

FISH & CHIPS$21.00

LOBSTER ROLL (MP)

CIOPPINO$33.00

HOOK PLATES (MP)

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Hook & Anchor offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Hook & Anchor restaurant rated?

Is Hook & Anchor currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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