SideDoor

4.7

481 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Three generations of the Frank family found new inspiration in England’s growing gastropub movement.
In 2009, they refurbished, restyled and re-opened the traditional British pub at Five Crowns as Corona del Mar’s first and only English-style gastropub, SideDoor.

SideDoor is a separate operation within Five Crowns. Enter on Poppy Street under the big red key and find a comfortable and convivial atmosphere. Cozy up to one of the charming fireplaces. The focus at SideDoor is on seasonal small plates portioned for sharing, cheese and charcuterie prepared by a chef on duty at the new charcuterie station and a selection of world-class spirits. A wide range of wines and craft beers in a variety of sizes and pours are constantly updated with new offerings for the curious to explore. With its warm, relaxed atmosphere, SideDoor, the casual neighborhood gastropub, will have its guests returning again and again.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, British
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 717-4322
Website
https://www.lawrysonline.com/lawrys-the-prime-rib-beverly-hills/happenings/lawrys-at-the-beach-fc-bh
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Matthew Luna

Location
3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Neighborhood
Corona del Mar
Cross street
Poppy St
Parking details
Self-Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Roasted 1/2 Jidori Chicken$32.00
roasted cauliflower, marcona almonds, lemon caper butter
Prime New York Strip
- 14 oz$55.00
- Upgrade To Neptune$12.00
Mushroom Risotto$36.00
Parmigiano Reggiano, soft herbs
Herbed Salmon$36.00
steamed fingerling potatoes, scarlet frill, mustard cream sauce
Colorado Lamb Chops$55.00
black garlic glaze, brussels sprouts, jalapeno mint
Filet Mignon
- 8 oz$51.00
- Upgrade To Neptune$12.00

Prime Ribs of Beef

The roasted prime rib that first made Lawry's famous in 1938, a preparation passed down through four generations. Includes au jus, Yorkshire pudding, organic whipped creamed horseradish and choice of two: Lawry's creamed corn, Lawry's creamed spinach, mashed potatoes (creamed spinach contains pork)

California Cut$41.00
6 oz., for lighter appetites
English Cut$42.00
6.5 oz., three thin slices
Crown Cut$47.00
10 oz., our standard
Henry VIII$55.00
23 oz., for the Tudor in you

Dessert

Ask your server for today's selections

Dark Chocolate Soufflé$12.00
CC Browns Hot Fudge Sundae$9.00
Seasonal Fruit Dessert
- Mkt

Bites

Artisanal Cheese Plate
Chef's choice
- Three Selections$18.00
- Five Selections$27.00
Avocado Mash$12.00
pita chips
Pretzel$10.00
welsh rarebit cheese sauce
Shishito Peppers$8.00
garlic, lime

Plates

Prime Rib Sandwich$23.00
au jus, horseradish, chips
SideDoor Burger$17.00
cheddar, red onion, bacon, Russian dressing, sesame seed bun
Crispy Chicken Sandwich$15.00
jalapeño slaw, pickles, sriracha aioli
Fish'n Chips$16.00
tartar sauce

Sides

Prime Rib Chili$10.00
onion three-ways
StilCheddar Mac'n Cheese$12.00
French Fries$6.00
Truffle Fries$10.00
Creamed Spinach Yorkshire Pudding$10.00
spinach contains pork
Prime Rib Chili Cheese Fries$13.00
Beef Fat Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.00
pecorino, black pepper
Brown Butter Fingerlings$9.00
crème fraîche, chives

Specialty Cocktails

The Orange Curtain
Junipero Gin, blood orange, Cointreau, fresh lime juice
- Served on The Rocks$16.00
Cran You Dig It?
Wheatly Vodka, cranberry liquer, lime cordial, mint
- Served up$15.00
Five Crowns Old Fashioned
Woodford Reserve, Luxardo Cherry, Angostura bitters
- Served on Perfect Cube$15.00
By the Fireside
caramel infused. Rittenhouse Rye, apple cider
- Served Hot$15.00
California Winter
crown Royal, fresh lemon juice, maple, clove
- Served on a Perfect Cube$15.00
Special of the Day$15.00
We are mixing up something special! Ask your server for details

White Wine

MV Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, Brut
- 6oz$14.00
- Btl$70.00
MV Veuve Clicquot, Reims, Brut
- 6oz$21.00
- Btl$105.00
MV Anna de Codorniu, Catalonia, Brut Rosé
- 6oz$14.00
- Btl$70.00
2017 Urban, Mosel, Riesling
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$17.00
- Btl$44.00
2018 Zuani, Venezia Giulia, Pinot Grigio
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Btl$48.00
2018 Spy Valley, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Btl$48.00
2018 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$23.00
- Btl$60.00
2017 Zotovich, Santa Rita Hills, Viognier
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$23.00
- Btl$60.00
2018 Bernier, Loire Valley, Chardonnay
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Btl$40.00
2018 Gregory Graham, Carneros, Chardonnay
- 6oz$16.00
- 9oz$24.00
- Btl$64.00
2018 Stags' Leap, Napa Valley, Chardonnay
- 6oz$18.00
- 9oz$27.00
- Btl$72.00

Red Wine

2017 Walt, La Brisa, Sonoma Coast & County, Pinot Noir
- 6oz$16.00
- 9oz$24.00
- Btl$64.00
2016 Patz & Hall, Sonoma County, Pinot Noir
- 6oz$20.00
- 9oz$30.00
- Btl$80.00
2018 Shannon Ridge, Lake County, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 6oz$10.00
- 9oz$15.00
- Btl$40.00
2018 Justin, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$23.00
- Btl$60.00
2018 Katherine, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 6oz$18.00
- 9oz$27.00
- Btl$72.00
2016 Emmolo, Napa Valley, Merlot
- 6oz$20.00
- 9oz$30.00
- Btl$80.00
2016 Anonymous, Napa Valley, Red Blend
- 6oz$18.00
- 9oz$27.00
- Btl$72.00
2019 The Gallivanter, Donkey & Goat, California, Red Blend
- 6oz$16.00
- 9oz$24.00
- Btl$64.00
2016 San Simeon, Paso Robles, Petite Sirah
- 6oz$13.00
- 9oz$20.00
- Btl$52.00
2018 Colomé, Mendoza, Malbec
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$23.00
- Btl$60.00
2017 Saldo by Orin Swift, California, Zinfandel
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$23.00
- Btl$60.00

Fine Wines by the Glass

2017 Caymus, Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2oz$17.00
- 6oz$50.00
2017 Isosceles, Paso Robles, Bordeaux-Style Blend
- 2oz$12.00
- 6oz$35.00
NV11 Cain Cuvée, Napa, Red Blend
- 2oz$9.00
- 6oz$25.00

Fine Spirits and Hand-Chosen Ales

Fine Spirits and Hand-Chosen Ales
Ask your server for our extended list

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

SideDoor offers a delightful English pub atmosphere paired with "amazing" charcuterie boards and "fantastic" service. Known for its prime rib and cozy ambiance, it's perfect for a relaxed outing. While some items like tacos may fall short, the overall dining experience is "always exceptional." A must-visit in CDM!

481 Reviews

J
Joel
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The prime rib sandwich is delicious and best value. My wife and I tried multiple cocktails Ans you can’t go wrong with any of them!
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Tressa
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We eat here probably weekly. I wish that they had said that the side door wasn't having their usual. One person in our party only eats chicken and it didn't have it because it slows down the kitchen during the Christmas season. Just a little communication would've made this a better experience because we could've made another choice.
SideDoorResponded 1 day ago
Tressa, your loyalty and frequent visits mean a lot to us. We understand the importance of clear communication, especially regarding menu changes. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to offer you a seamless experience during future visits!
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Michael
VIP
Los Angeles
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I actually LOVE Side Door! Its a fun casual but classy vibe and the food and service is always great !
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J
Orange County
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed. As others have said, Side Door is only offering the Five Crowns menu for the holidays. The bar food menu was much better for variety and fitting the mood of Side Door. Plus, I went to Five Crowns the week prior and already had their traditional dinner menu. Additionally, as festive as the decor was intended, they completely missed the mark by playing 80s music instead of any holiday tunes. The whole experience was different than all the prior years.
SideDoorResponded 6 days ago
Sharing a memorable dining experience is important to us and it's concerning to see where we fell short. We hope you'll allow us an opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you.
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NadineS
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love the ambiance and our server, Giselle, was amazing. We did not like the prefix menu this year and the limited ordering options was disappointing. We have always enjoyed their crab cakes crab cakes and recently we have been enjoying their hamburgers hamburgers, but we were definitely disappointed that we could not order either this time due to the extremely minimized menu.
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Brandon
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time celebrating the holidays here. Will make it an annual tradition!
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Suzanne
VIP
Orange County
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always special to celebrate our wedding anniversary at Side Door. We had the best prime rib and fixens. Yummy!
SideDoorResponded on December 23, 2024
Celebrating your wedding anniversary with us is always a joy, Suzanne. Thank you for your kind words about our prime rib. We look forward to your next visit!
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Lisa
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food great service wonderful dining experienceP
SideDoorResponded on December 23, 2024
Lisa, what a joy it is to read your review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the food, service, and overall dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Nick
VIP
Orange County
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I usually have an incredible experience at the Side Door, however this time the prime rib was not cooked to the temperature I requested. I like medium rare....and it was almost cooked to well done. Maybe it was because we were the last seating? With that said, I love the fact that the Side Door is open to 10:00 PM , except Friday and Saturday, when its open to 11:00 PM. I definitely go back, and make sure I am not the last seating.
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Fernando
Orange County
448 reviews
5.0
448 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
"A Dining Experience Like No Other!" We have been loyal clients of this restaurant for over 20 years, and it continues to exceed our expectations every single time. This place is truly exceptional! From the moment we walk in, the service—from the servers, bartenders, runners, hostesses, and managers—is always impeccable. Every staff member goes above and beyond to ensure a delightful and seamless dining experience. The food is simply outstanding—every dish is thoughtfully prepared, bursting with flavor, and consistently delicious. The wine selection is equally impressive, perfectly complementing the meal and elevating the overall experience. This restaurant is also connected to Five Crowns, located just inside the side door—a wonderful addition to their exceptional offerings. Rose, the General Manager, is in a league of her own! Her exceptional leadership, personal attention, and dedication to excellence make this restaurant stand out from all others in town. She is, without a doubt, the best manager we've ever encountered, and she always ensures that every visit feels extra special. This restaurant is a true gem, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable culinary experience. It’s been our favorite for more than two decades, and it never disappoints. Always the best—can’t wait to return!
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FAQs

SideDoor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 717-4322.

SideDoor is rated 4.7 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Additional information

Cross street
Poppy St
Neighborhood
Corona del Mar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Self-Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matthew Luna
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.lawrysonline.com/lawrys-the-prime-rib-beverly-hills/happenings/lawrys-at-the-beach-fc-bh
Phone number
(949) 717-4322

SideDoor

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Prime Rib Sandwich

SideDoor Burger

Dark Chocolate Soufflé

Appetizers

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

Crab Cakes$21.00

Farmer's Market Tempura$14.00

Greens and Soup

Pride of the Crowns$14.00

Wedge$15.00

Beet & Burrata$16.00

Lobster Bisque$14.00

Accompaniments

Mashed Potatoes$12.00

Creamed Corn$12.00

Creamed Spinach$12.00

Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Asparagus$12.00

Roasted Mushrooms$14.00

Farm, Field and Sea

Roasted 1/2 Jidori Chicken$32.00

Prime New York Strip

Mushroom Risotto$36.00

Herbed Salmon$36.00

Colorado Lamb Chops$55.00

Filet Mignon

Prime Ribs of Beef

California Cut$41.00

English Cut$42.00

Crown Cut$47.00

Henry VIII$55.00

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Soufflé$12.00

CC Browns Hot Fudge Sundae$9.00

Seasonal Fruit Dessert

Bites

Artisanal Cheese Plate

Avocado Mash$12.00

Pretzel$10.00

Shishito Peppers$8.00

Plates

Prime Rib Sandwich$23.00

SideDoor Burger$17.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Fish'n Chips$16.00

Sides

Prime Rib Chili$10.00

StilCheddar Mac'n Cheese$12.00

French Fries$6.00

Truffle Fries$10.00

Creamed Spinach Yorkshire Pudding$10.00

Prime Rib Chili Cheese Fries$13.00

Beef Fat Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Brown Butter Fingerlings$9.00

Specialty Cocktails

The Orange Curtain

Cran You Dig It?

Five Crowns Old Fashioned

By the Fireside

California Winter

Special of the Day$15.00

White Wine

MV Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, Brut

MV Veuve Clicquot, Reims, Brut

MV Anna de Codorniu, Catalonia, Brut Rosé

2017 Urban, Mosel, Riesling

2018 Zuani, Venezia Giulia, Pinot Grigio

2018 Spy Valley, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc

2018 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc

2017 Zotovich, Santa Rita Hills, Viognier

2018 Bernier, Loire Valley, Chardonnay

2018 Gregory Graham, Carneros, Chardonnay

2018 Stags' Leap, Napa Valley, Chardonnay

Red Wine

2017 Walt, La Brisa, Sonoma Coast & County, Pinot Noir

2016 Patz & Hall, Sonoma County, Pinot Noir