Why you should experience Pelican Grill in Newport Coast, California.
Pelican Grill is a refined coastal dining room where sweeping Pacific views, polished California cuisine, and the quiet elegance of Newport Coast create one of Orange County's most scenic meals.
Located within The Resort at Pelican Hill along Newport Coast Drive overlooking the dramatic blufftop golf courses and the wide expanse of ocean beyond, this upscale restaurant operates as a signature dining destination known for its seasonal menus, refined atmosphere, and panoramic terrace that captures the beauty of the coastline below. The setting feels composed and expansive. Large windows frame the Pacific while the surrounding hills roll gently toward the water, and the dining room carries a calm sophistication where attentive service and carefully plated dishes shape the rhythm of the evening.
What you should know about Pelican Grill.
Pelican Grill sits within one of the most architecturally distinctive resorts on the Southern California coast.
The Resort at Pelican Hill was designed to reflect Italian Renaissance architecture, with rotundas, terraced courtyards, and sweeping coastal views that emphasize the natural drama of the Newport Coast landscape. The restaurant reflects that same philosophy by pairing refined California cuisine with the surrounding scenery, allowing the ocean views and coastal light to become part of the dining experience itself. The nearby Pelican Hill Golf Club further elevates the setting, with its blufftop fairways and ocean vistas forming a dramatic backdrop to the property.
How to fold Pelican Grill into your trip.
Pelican Grill fits beautifully into a leisurely afternoon or elegant evening along the Newport Coast.
Visitors often arrive before sunset to take advantage of the restaurant's terrace views, where the Pacific horizon gradually shifts through shades of gold and amber as the evening approaches. Dinner unfolds at a slower pace here, encouraging guests to linger over courses and conversation while the coastal landscape settles into twilight. After the meal, a walk through the resort's terraces and overlooks allows the experience to extend into one of the most serene viewpoints along the Orange County shoreline.
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