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The Rusty Pelican
Seafood Restaurant and Restaurant$$$$
Mariners Mile, Newport Beach
Ranked #5 for seafood restaurants in Newport Beach
The seafood at The Rusty Pelican is a can't miss
"Firepot Swordfish was awesome!!! <3"(3 Tips)
"I'm also loving the Ginger and Orange Mahi Mahi...spicy yet sweet!"(8 Tips)
"Calamari and garlic bread are delicious."(13 Tips)
"Happy Hour specials are great, and the food is amazing!"(2 Tips)
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SAugust 13, 2015The Calamari and garlic bread are a must, goat cheese shuffle was exquisite and for the main course our server recommended the chef's specials and they were amazing.
Upvoted Jan 13
Offbeat L.A.January 29, 2016Opened 1972. The last remaining restaurant of a ’70s-early ’90s chain started by a Newport life guard in 1967; upscale sea food, waterfront location.
CarmenMay 29, 2016The garlic bread is every bit as good as they say, and then some! The grilled rainbow trout is delicious! The place is noisy and the band singing Beatles songs is LOUD.- CarmenMay 29, 2016Be prepared with five bucks cask (plus tip) for the valet parking your car. If you didn't make a reservation, eat upstairs at the bar. Bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Nce view of the marina
Becky WeldonAugust 31, 2014We had the pesto salmon and the ahi tuna...both excellent. Seating upstairs is open with full menu and service and a great view of the river traffic.
Merlin BSeptember 9, 2022Fresh seafood. Prices are much higher than the last time I was here. Quality was high, but...
Kevin ReeseJuly 11, 2012Macadamia nut encrusted mahi mahi was cooked perfectly. The jasmine rice was a nice touch. Add a half dozen oysters and I'm in Heaven!
Vadim KolosovMay 13, 2013Everything is fantastic! Tender and delicious dishes! Must taste it! Drinks are wonderful as well
Mary Hobb Jacobs-BaileyMarch 3, 2015King Crab Legs, drawn butter, and garlic bread was the best that i've ever had.- Zach Solomon-BeloinSeptember 16, 2016The Maine lobster salad was incredible. Great atmosphere and service too.
- Kaleigh SimpsonJune 17, 2013Outside seating is perfect. Calamari and garlic bread are delicious. Fish and oysters are fresh!
Voxx CelebMarch 26, 2014Dont let the name fool you, the food is gourmet, the drinks are awesome, and the deserts r decadent!!
John StanforthOctober 14, 2012Happy hour specials here were great and made it a must-visit place whenever we were in the Newport area.
Jakob EichorAugust 21, 2015I'm not really a seafood guy but this place changed my mind. Absolutely a must try!
Charles HammelmanOctober 1, 2014Host cheese soufle is great. Amy is a delightful and knowledgeable server, request her!
Ayman AbuZaidSeptember 9, 2017Although main course came late, but food was awesome ans service is v good.
Fresh fish for reasonable prices....and the icing on the cake, the cheery on top: great ocean view.
- Ayman AbuZaidSeptember 10, 20171st time was very good experience, unfortunately the 2nd time the waitere dropped the juc all over my daughter and his reaction was not professional at all.
Nancy InsingaJune 7, 2013Great food. Great service. Treated Paul with a free desert for his birthday.
T RMay 20, 2011Calamari is a must have. Halibut and Opah are amazing. They even offer complementary blankets if you get cold!!
Nicole GantJanuary 5, 2013Food is amazing!....trust the servers...they are very knowledgeable with the menu.
Samantha BellOctober 11, 2011
garden salad w blue cheese...ask for rice vinegar to sprinkle on top. amazing. Calamari of course. mahi firepot is delish.- Holly RoccoNovember 11, 2010The calamari appetizer is to die for! I'm also loving the Ginger and Orange Mahi Mahi...spicy yet sweet!
- David MurphyJune 15, 2011Bartenders upstairs are fantastic! Happy Hour specials are great, and the food is amazing!
J-RoCAugust 6, 2010Yup, the Calamari Fritti rocks. Their new item - Seabass w/Bok Choy and Mushrooms is delicious as well.
Abigail ShiltsApril 24, 2013Unless you're a serious seafood fan, skip it. It isn't worth it if you're not, oh and the coleslaw is surprisingly tangy(???).
CoryMay 19, 2011Rub the Rusty Pelican in the parking lot after dinner. It won't bring you luck, but it might bring you tetanus.
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The Rusty Pelican
2735 W Coast Hwy (at Riverside Ave)
Newport Beach, CA 92663
United States
Newport Beach, CA 92663
United States
With spectacular waterfront views and an eclectic menu of fresh seafood and tender steaks, it's no wonder Rusty Pelican has become a Newport Beach dining destination. We are proud to be a recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for 2011-2020 – a distinction bestowed upon only the nation...
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- Noon–8:00 PM
- Wed
- 11:30 AM–8:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
(949) 642-3431
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Great service. Friendly staff. The food was great. The Mai tai is not bad either, but I should have bought a few of the glasses they are great. Hula girls in the bar at happy hour too."
David Nelms - 8.8
"Great lobster roll, and if you like to end the night on the sweet side, espresso martini is the choice."
Patricia Yang - 9.0
"Yummy clam chowder, and awesome sourdough bread. Perfect for a cold night."
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