About Rusty Pelican

Rusty Pelican is a standout Seafood Restaurant serving West Coast Hwy, 2735 West Coast Hwy, where guests enjoy expertly prepared dishes and a memorable dining experience. Our 4.40 rating across 3192 reviews reflects our commitment to excellent food, great service and quality, and attentive service.

Last updated: Jun 22, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-10 PM
Saturday 11 AM-10 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM-9 PM

Customer Reviews

4.40
Based on 3192 reviews
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Pete Rem

This review is solely for their Boat Parade dinner service. Make your reservations in advance. The busiest time of year and one of Newport Beach's most popular events spells disaster for last minute planners. We observed quite a few persons get turned away while waiting for our reservation.

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Teresa Tims

I cannot believe this is my first time here after all of these years. Let me tell you about all the things I love I love the upstairs bar area and being able to look out over the harbor and the sunset was so beautiful today. I love the bartender and his vibe And I really enjoyed sitting at the …

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Scott Alan Hardy

As usual when we go to the wealthy parts of Southern California it’s always less expensive Some of the least expensive gas is in La Jolla, California and some of the best restaurant dining for the least expensive experience is in Newport Beach oddly enough The Rusty pelican has incredible food but stick with their main menu. They’re foray into …

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T Stoey

Had an incredible dinner at the Rusty Pelican! We came here to celebrate a birthday with a large group (10). Making a reservation was a breeze and we even got seated early! It was everyone's first time here. The view of the Harbour is incredible. Worth coming here just for that! The service was exceptional throughout the entire meal. Eric …

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lila boche

Had the most amazing lunch today at the Rusty Pelican, Newport Beach today. Our server Eric was extremely knowledgeable and guided us through what i would say the best food experience we’ve had in quite some time. Eric went so far as to bring us a sample of a sauce of another entry we were thinking of trying on our …

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Mallory Reese

This is a great restaurant for date night. The restaurant was quirky and upscale at the same time. It was like eating in a fishing shack, but fancy. There's also a gorgeous view indoors and from the balcony. My boyfriend and I have sat in both places and really enjoyed the view. Some food items are definitely better than others, …

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Adventures with Rusty

Located on the Lower New Port Bay the scenery is beautiful from every table in the restaurant. This is in my families top 2 places we have to eat when we go to So Cal! Everything I have eaten here over multiple visits have been excellent. Not a single bad experience with any part of my visits. Try that Key …

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Martin Roberts

A very nice restaurant on the waterfront in Newport Beach. Excellent selection of seafood on the menu, with a couple of steaks too. I had a 12oz NY Strip which was nice. Jumbo shrimp cocktail was good too. Nice ambience but tables were quite tightly crammed in spoiling the ambience slightly. Had to wait 20 minutes for our table for …

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Linda Castillo

We had a wonderful dining experience at the Rusty Pelican. We sat at the bar and had a beautiful view of the Harbor. The bartender was wonderful...so friendly and made awesome cocktails. The GM came by to see how we are doing. We really enjoyed talking to her. Everyone was so friendly and helped make the entire dining experience special. …

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Billy Wilikinson

Every Dish we tried was outstanding and thoughtfully prepared. The salad was a pleasant surprise, with a subtle smoky note that added depth and made it especially enjoyable. The setting elevated the entire experience—sitting by the window with a view of the water created a calm and beautiful atmosphere. It was the perfect backdrop for a relaxed and Seafood, Fish, …

People Also Ask

Where is Rusty Pelican located?
Rusty Pelican is located at 2735 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States , West Coast Hwy, 2735 West Coast Hwy, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Rusty Pelican rated?
Rusty Pelican has a rating of 4.40 out of 5 stars based on 3192 customer reviews.
What are Rusty Pelican's hours?
Rusty Pelican's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Rusty Pelican?
You can reach Rusty Pelican by phone at +1 949-642-3431.
What type of business is Rusty Pelican?
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