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Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

4.8
4.8
10618 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Voted as one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" for 2023 by OpenTable in the United States

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove provides "world class" ocean front dining in the Historic District of the Crystal Cove State Park with breath taking views of the Newport Coastline and Catalina Island. Situated on the sandy beach, The Beachcomber's outdoor patio provides the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean's breeze while sipping on your favorite cocktail or enjoying one of the many favorite entrees and appetizers.

The Beachcomber's outdoor tropical bar 'The Bootlegger' with thatch roofing provides the perfect spot to escape from the world while enjoying one of many tropical libations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Olivera
  • Catering
    Crashing surf and breathtaking sunsets are the backdrops of your Southern California dream event. The Beachcomber's Catering division offers four stunning sites within the California State Park Historic District or will travel to your desired location.
  • Private party facilities
    3 Beautiful settings able to accommodate 25-200 people.Promenade-located right on the beachOutdoor Deck- See the beautiful sunsets and have Catalina in the backround.Vistor Center- Perfect for a Cocktail Party
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    Los Trancos
  • Parking details
    Park across Coast Hwy at Los Trancos Parking lot. Take the shuttle to the cafe or walk the scenic path. It takes about 15 minutes. Check in with the host under the red umbrella by the sea.
  • Entertainment
    Live Guitar on Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch 2025

    $52.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Enjoy our Easter Brunch on the sands of Crystal Cove State Beach overlooking the beautiful ocean. Adults $52 per person Children $16 (order from the Children’s Menu) Easter Day Brunch will include Glass of Champagne, Mimosa or Orange Juice, Soda, or Coffee Then you will enjoy our Beignets and Ambrosia Fresh Seasonal Fruit with a Sweet Yogurt & Home-Made Granola Served with a plate of our Puffy Beignets Choice of One Entrée Surf and Turf Toasted English Muffin, Blue Crab Cake, Poached Organic Egg, and “Veuve” Hollandaise, alongside Braised Kobe Beef Short Ribs in Port Wine. Served with Yellow Corn Polenta & Baby Spinach. Creamed Spinach & Asparagus Benedict Toasted English Muffin, Creamed Spinach & Asparagus, Honey Smoked Ham, Two Organic Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce. Garnished with Chives & Chopped Applewood Bacon. Served with Roasted Red Potatoes. Steak & Eggs Chimichurri Grilled Skirt Steak, Tomato & Bell Pepper Stew & Three fluffy Scrambled Eggs. Served with Blueberry Pancakes topped with Bellwether Farm Ricotta Cheese Mousse, Blueberry Chutney and Dusting of Powder Sugar. California Chicken Salad Crispy Sliced Chicken Breast, Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Cilantro, Green Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Avocado, Slivered Almonds, Wonton Strips & Crispy Rice Noodles with an Orange Citrus Vinaigrette. Reuben Sandwich Thinly Sliced Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Emmental Swiss Cheese, Arugula, and Thousand Island Dressing on Griddled Thick Artisan Rye Bread. Served with French Fries. Chicken Pot Pie Pan Roasted Mary’s Chicken Breast & Veggies, Creamy Parmesan Gravy, Baked Pastry Crust. Garnished with a Frisse Salad. Salmon Carbonara Pasta Pan Roasted Salmon, Crispy Pancetta & Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce over Spaghetti. Garnished with Parmesan Cheese, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes & Petite Basil.

What 10,618 people are saying

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove offers a "unique setting right on the beach" with "excellent food and service." Known for its "stunning ocean view," it features a "creative menu" and "delicious" dishes like ahi nachos and beignets. Enjoy a "romantic dining spot" with "fantastic atmosphere" and "attentive staff."
10,618 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t know how I have missed out on visiting the Beachcomber Cafe until now, but it was absolutely fantastic. The poke bowl was delicious and everything about the experience was top notch. Will be back!

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  2. Amy

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nature lovers paradise - great all around. Shuttle is great. Walking trail to get there great. Handicap parking available with wheelchairs for sand!

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  3. Carol VIP

    Orange County27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We selected a table along the shoreline (all 8-10 tables had nice blue umbrellas). Wonderful service by Hector. Ahi Poke and Mahi Mahi tacos were delicious and we enjoyed the non-alcoholic “Berry Bang.” A sunny, beautiful Spring at Crystal Cove Beach with great food and great friends…what more can you ask?!

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  4. rachel VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting. A little hard to get to as parking is in a state park lot a 10 minute walk away. We lucked out and got a table on the sand otherwise not sure you can see the ocean from inside the restaurant. That would’ve drastically altered our experience as you go for the view not the food.

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  5. Melissa VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and our server, Chelsea, was incredible.

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  6. Paul

    Palm Springs7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another wonderful dining experience here at Beachcomber. Our waitress was the best, the food was yummy and we enjoyed ourselves once again. The beignets are such a fun treat.. we’ll be back.

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  7. Lynn

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic experience at Beachcomber. Excellent food, great service, and right on the beach.

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  8. Karla VIP

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always delicious! You can’t beat the ambience and views of the beach and ocean.

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  9. James

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service! Something for everyone. Not really their fault, but it was a chilly evening, and the wind shields around the dining area were letting wind gusts in, and we weren’t really dressed for that. Have a jacket with you. Also not very easily accessible for people not in the best of shape. About a hundred yards down a sand road to get there from the shuttle stop. So just be prepared for these two things. Other than that, which are just words of advice not complaints, the food and service were very good, and I will try to fit in a dinner here everytime I’m in the area.

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  10. Pam

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meals and experience! Love this restaurant!

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FAQs

Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove is rated 4.8 stars by 10618 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Los Trancos
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:15 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:15 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Park across Coast Hwy at Los Trancos Parking lot. Take the shuttle to the cafe or walk the scenic path. It takes about 15 minutes. Check in with the host under the red umbrella by the sea.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Olivera
  • Entertainment
    Live Guitar on Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Crashing surf and breathtaking sunsets are the backdrops of your Southern California dream event. The Beachcomber's Catering division offers four stunning sites within the California State Park Historic District or will travel to your desired location.
  • Private party facilities
    3 Beautiful settings able to accommodate 25-200 people.Promenade-located right on the beachOutdoor Deck- See the beautiful sunsets and have Catalina in the backround.Vistor Center- Perfect for a Cocktail Party
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