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The Rusty Pelican

The Rusty Pelican

Seafood Restaurant and Restaurant$$$$
Mariners Mile, Newport Beach
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    Ranked #6 for seafood restaurants in Newport Beach
  • Stars
    This place is famous for their seafood. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Ady V.
    "Firepot Swordfish was awesome!!! <3"(3 Tips)
    Holly R.
    "I'm also loving the Ginger and Orange Mahi Mahi...spicy yet sweet!"(8 Tips)
    Kaleigh S.
    "Calamari and garlic bread are delicious."(13 Tips)
    David M.
    "Happy Hour specials are great, and the food is amazing!"(2 Tips)
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  • Sheart icon on user image
    SAugust 13, 2015
    The 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.
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    Offbeat L.A.January 29, 2016
    Opened 1972. The last remaining restaurant of a ’70s-early ’90s chain started by a Newport life guard in 1967; upscale sea food, waterfront location.
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    CarmenMay 29, 2016
    The 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.
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    CarmenMay 29, 2016
    Be 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 W.heart icon on user image
    Becky WeldonAugust 31, 2014
    We 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.
  • Angelina Z.heart icon on user image
    Angelina ZeppieriFebruary 9, 2015
    Amazingly fresh seafood with a beautiful view of Newport Harbor.
  • Merlin B.heart icon on user image
    Merlin BSeptember 9, 2022
    Fresh seafood. Prices are much higher than the last time I was here. Quality was high, but...
  • Cathleen P.heart icon on user image
    Cathleen PetersonJuly 20, 2016
    Fire pot mahi, filet steak and potatoes, orange ginger Mahi Mahi
  • Kevin R.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ReeseJuly 11, 2012
    Macadamia 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 K.
    Vadim KolosovMay 13, 2013
    Everything is fantastic! Tender and delicious dishes! Must taste it! Drinks are wonderful as well
  • Mary Hobb J.heart icon on user image
    King Crab Legs, drawn butter, and garlic bread was the best that i've ever had.
  • Mary Hobb J.heart icon on user image
    Top notch food. We ate there,two out of three nights.
  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach Solomon-BeloinSeptember 16, 2016
    The Maine lobster salad was incredible. Great atmosphere and service too.
  • Kaleigh S.
    Kaleigh SimpsonJune 17, 2013
    Outside seating is perfect. Calamari and garlic bread are delicious. Fish and oysters are fresh!
  • Voxx C.
    Voxx CelebMarch 26, 2014
    Dont let the name fool you, the food is gourmet, the drinks are awesome, and the deserts r decadent!!
  • John S.
    John StanforthOctober 14, 2012
    Happy hour specials here were great and made it a must-visit place whenever we were in the Newport area.
  • Marc F.heart icon on user image
    Marc FreyOctober 14, 2016
    ask for table outside on the porch. nice harbour view
  • Jakob E.heart icon on user image
    Jakob EichorAugust 21, 2015
    I'm not really a seafood guy but this place changed my mind. Absolutely a must try!
  • Ed S.heart icon on user image
    Ed SogolowJune 18, 2014
    Great food. Calamari is very good. Servers are friendly and knowledgable.
  • Charles H.
    Charles HammelmanOctober 1, 2014
    Host cheese soufle is great. Amy is a delightful and knowledgeable server, request her!
  • Carmenheart icon on user image
    CarmenMay 29, 2016
    They serve a really good Malbec
  • Joanne C.
    Joanne COctober 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Fresh fish for reasonable prices....and the icing on the cake, the cheery on top: great ocean view.
  • Ayman A.
    Ayman AbuZaidSeptember 9, 2017
    Although main course came late, but food was awesome ans service is v good.
  • Larry N.
    Larry NebelJuly 8, 2016
    Nice spot for weekend Brunch on the water
  • Nancy I.
    Nancy InsingaJune 7, 2013
    Great food. Great service. Treated Paul with a free desert for his birthday.
  • T R.
    T RMay 20, 2011
    Calamari is a must have. Halibut and Opah are amazing. They even offer complementary blankets if you get cold!!
  • Michael P.heart icon on user image
    Michael PerretteDecember 25, 2015
    Upstairs bar is excellent place to grab some dinner and a drink
  • Nicole G.
    Nicole GantJanuary 5, 2013
    Food is amazing!....trust the servers...they are very knowledgeable with the menu.
  • Samantha B.
    Samantha BellOctober 11, 2011
    perfection. yummy seafood brunch with unlimited delicious champagne right on the water! Read more
  • Hadeel A.
    Hadeel AAugust 23, 2015
    The calamari is to die for 😍❤
  • Trukrr ..
    Trukrr .comMay 30, 2013
    Ruby ahi rare is delicious
  • Heidi I.
    Heidi IngersollDecember 12, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    garden salad w blue cheese...ask for rice vinegar to sprinkle on top. amazing. Calamari of course. mahi firepot is delish.
  • Ayman A.
    Ayman AbuZaidSeptember 10, 2017
    1st 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.
  • Holly R.
    Holly RoccoNovember 11, 2010
    The calamari appetizer is to die for! I'm also loving the Ginger and Orange Mahi Mahi...spicy yet sweet!
  • Al Jawhara A.heart icon on user image
    garlic bread and calamari is the best
  • David M.
    David MurphyJune 15, 2011
    Bartenders upstairs are fantastic! Happy Hour specials are great, and the food is amazing!
  • Justin R.heart icon on user image
    Justin RobinettDecember 21, 2016
    Good food, very expensive
  • Svetlana L.heart icon on user image
    Svetlana LamoureuxAugust 16, 2014
    Everything is good after remodeling.
  • J-RoC
    J-RoCAugust 6, 2010
    Yup, the Calamari Fritti rocks. Their new item - Seabass w/Bok Choy and Mushrooms is delicious as well.
  • Abigail S.
    Abigail ShiltsApril 24, 2013
    Unless you're a serious seafood fan, skip it. It isn't worth it if you're not, oh and the coleslaw is surprisingly tangy(???).
  • Rolando A.heart icon on user image
    Rolando AldabertSeptember 20, 2014
    Calamari is the best anywhere here!
  • Creative T.
    Creative TravelerJuly 19, 2013
    Try the Sea Bass Lemon Butter Smashed Potato
  • Mike G.
    Mike GantJanuary 5, 2013
    Firepot Swordfish was awesome!!
  • Fahad
    FahadOctober 16, 2014
    The lobster soup is awesome
  • Vicky C.
    Vicky ChangJune 7, 2015
    Amazing seafood dishes
  • Jeremy C.
    Jeremy ChungAugust 5, 2012
    Try the Halibut with lemon butter caper sauce
  • Cory
    CoryMay 19, 2011
    Rub the Rusty Pelican in the parking lot after dinner. It won't bring you luck, but it might bring you tetanus.
  • Nathan S.heart icon on user image
    Nathan ShimpApril 28, 2015
    Pan roasted Mai Mai and carolina bisque
  • Jason B.
    Jason BaranowskiJune 16, 2011
    Firepot swordfish.... yummy. Garlic bread is best in town as well.
  • Debra L.
    Debra LongJuly 26, 2011
    Unbelievable. Try the Firepot mahi mahi. Jimmy is also an incredible waiter
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