Rusty Pelican
2735 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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(949) 642-3431
- Sun - 10:00am - 10:15pm
- Mon - Thu 11:30am - 10:15pm
- Fri - Sat 11:30am - 11:15pm
Cuisine: American Restaurants, Most Romantic Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants
Rusty Pelican Reviews
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Old people only.. valet parking only, cash only.. pushy waitress..
by Virineia Lupan
Top notch food. We ate there,two out of three nights.
by Mary Hobb J.
King Crab Legs, drawn butter, and garlic bread was the best that i've ever had.
by Mary Hobb J.
Amazingly fresh seafood with a beautiful view of Newport Harbor.
by Angelina Zeppieri
The lobster soup is awesome
by Fahad Al Obailan
Host cheese soufle is great. Amy is a delightful and knowledgeable server, request her!
by Charles Hammelman
Calamari is the best anywhere here!
by Rolando Aldabert
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.
by Becky W.
Brunch is only Sunday!!!!!!!!
by Jonathan N.
Everything is good after remodeling.
by Svetlana L.
Great food. Calamari is very good. Servers are friendly and knowledgable.
by Ed S.
Dont let the name fool you, the food is gourmet, the drinks are awesome, and the deserts r decadent!!
by Voxx C.
Firepot Swordfish was awesome!!! <3
by Ady V.
Try the Sea Bass Lemon Butter Smashed Potato (via @Foodspotting)
by Alpchris C.
Outside seating is perfect. Calamari and garlic bread are delicious. Fish and oysters are fresh!
by Kaleigh S.
Great food. Great service. Treated Paul with a free desert for his birthday.
by Nancy I.
Ruby ahi rare is delicious
by Trukrr ..
Everything is fantastic! Tender and delicious dishes! Must taste it! Drinks are wonderful as well
by Vadim K.
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(???).
by Abigail S.
Best calamari ever!
by Robb R.
Food is amazing!....trust the servers...they are very knowledgeable with the menu.
by Nicole G.
Firepot Swordfish was awesome!!
by Mike G.
Happy hour specials here were great and made it a must-visit place whenever we were in the Newport area.
by John S.
Try the Halibut with lemon butter caper sauce (via @Foodspotting)
by Jeremy C.
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!
by Kevin R.
The Sourdough bread is excellent
by Jackie B.
If you want a medium rare order a medium. (Prime Rib)
by Joseph C.
Garlic bread is to die for!
by Erica S.
Happy birthday Bridget!
by Bridget H.
yum...........
by Rita K.
everything was just amazing :D
by Brittany A.
It's Restaurant Week!! Ask for the discount menu. They sure won't offer it!!! Ate there last night. All six of us will not return. Over priced. Bad fish.
by Gregg O.
The Garlic bread is dangerously good!
by Chandra F.
Happy Birthday Alicia
by Ally M.
Fresh fish for reasonable prices....and the icing on the cake, the cheery on top: great ocean view.
by Joanne C.
perfection. yummy seafood brunch with unlimited delicious champagne right on the water!
by Samantha B.
Clam chowder is delicious. Macademia nut Mahii Mahi is yummy.
by Debbie B.
swordfish is fanastic here.
by Sid S.
Not very expensive but very nice restaurant.
by Krista P.
Unbelievable. Try the Firepot mahi mahi. Jimmy is also an incredible waiter
by Debra L.
Fabulous Sunday Brunch... Eggs Benedict and endless mimosas!
by Marisa K.
Firepot swordfish.... yummy. Garlic bread is best in town as well.
by Jason B.
Bartenders upstairs are fantastic! Happy Hour specials are great, and the food is amazing!
by David M.
Calamari is a must have. Halibut and Opah are amazing. They even offer complementary blankets if you get cold!!
by Tara R.
Rub the Rusty Pelican in the parking lot after dinner. It won't bring you luck, but it might bring you tetanus.
by Cory
Great food! Ask for Justin to be your waiter :-)
by Claudia V.
The Macadamia Mahi Mahi is delicious!
by Ashley
garden salad w blue cheese...ask for rice vinegar to sprinkle on top. amazing. Calamari of course. mahi firepot is delish.
by Heidi I.
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by Duffy Electric Boat Rentals
The calamari appetizer is to die for! I'm also loving the Ginger and Orange Mahi Mahi...spicy yet sweet!
by Holly R.

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