The Beachcomber Cafe

Your next event will be unforgettable, with our unique setting and fantastic menus and support team. The Beachcomber Café is the designated food and beverage concessionaire for the Crystal Cove Historic District of Crystal...

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  • Phone

    (949) 376-6900

  • Website

    thebeachcombercafe.com

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  • Type

    New American Restaurant

Address

15 Crystal Cv (at Pacific Coast Highway) Newport Beach , CA 92657 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 93


Keywords:

scenic views breakfast food good for dates trendy restaurants healthy food beach tomato soup bar French toast casual short ribs brunch food outdoor seating margaritas coffee desserts lunch salads dinner
Lucille Fisher

One of the best grilled artichokes I've had. Excellent calamari . This place is a gem right on the beach .

Kristen Adam

The Cuban sandwich is mind blowing... And the view doesn't suck either. If you want something lighter the crab cake salad app is really tasty but definitely big enough for lunch .

Stephie

Make sure you have reservations or you will be waiting a long time. Breakfast menu ends at around 11:15. After that, it is lunch , even if you were waiting before 11. Prepare accordingly!

OC Weekly

Since it's located in a prime spot in Crystal Cove State Park , the views are spectacular, unmatched by just about any other restaurant on land or even on cruise ships. Read more

M

For breakfast , the beignets are a must! Order it first to satisfy ur sweet and coffee cravings then go for some eggs . (I ordered French toast and after the beignets wished I had eggs instead)

Nancy Lee

Shrimp tacos were delicious and the vegan burger was pretty tasty! Definitely worth eating here and while getting your parking ticket validated. ☺️

Billy Amp

What a View ! Eat like a King on the beach ! Nothing else like it! Everything is fantastic on the menu 👍🏼

Camilla Nelson

It’s not a rumor...the beignets are truly amazing. The shrimp and lobster enchiladas are wonderful as well . Will definitely be returning to get through more of the menu!!!

OC Weekly

The views at The Beachcomber are absolutely breathtaking! After a savory sunset dinner and a nice cocktail at hand, take advantage of this beautiful location with a romantic walk on the beach .

Odile Roujol

Best bugnes for French people and Belgian ! They call it beignets . Not to be missed !

Raj Qsar

Great food for the beach ! Get here early, grab a pager and enjoy the view until your table is ready!

Cenzoq

great location great food

Stefanie Kring-Van Aken

You can now make a reservation through Open Table. And it is strongly recommended. Can be up to a 45 min + wait. Worth it but if you have littles the ressie is golden.

Annie Lee

Love love love their beignet !

Nora

Perfect spot for breakfast , the view is spectacular, highly recommend, you have to take a shuttle to reach beach comber cafe :-)

Niki G

Longest wait ever. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time. If all else fails, the beignets are served at the bar area and you just order at the counter. Ended up doing that and just leaving.

Raj Qsar

Get here early, put your name in, then park your toes in the sand and wait for a table! Also, the bar is a great place to wait for a dinner table!

OC Weekly

The views from The Beachcomber are ones you would typically see on a postcard. Enjoy a meal amongst OC housewives and suga' daddies. Voted Best Outdoor Dining by OC Weekly's Best of 2011 readers.

Tim Sekiguchi

You can park in Crystal Cove State Park , then walk to this restaurant on the beach . Great for showing visitors around!

Jean-Paul JP Gudka

Great place for sunsets and cocktails ! Have some oysters , and take a walk along the beach just before the sun sets.

Don Michael Antonio

what a nice spot:the view , the historic town , the food and the bar of course!

Moe Dexler

Beignet dessert was incredible. Also good was the short rib . Pricey but worth every cent.

Cathleen Peterson

Ahi tuna pretty good, wedge salad great, kids loved hamburgers , lobster linguini ok, soups ok

Senite8

Great fish and chips . Average fish tacos . Enjoy the views .

India Clamp

They have blankets for those chilly lunches , amazing views and lively beach fun.

Raj Qsar

Get here early, put your name in and then relax on the beach until your table is ready! 1-2 hour wait is the norm!

Thomas Leach

Amazing food and great view . Top tip is to arrive around 8pm for a guaranteed table without having to wait!

Jennie

Beignets are very good! Light, crispy , just the right amount of sweet.

Eddy Badrina

Coolest little historic lunch spot on the coast. Ahi Tuna burger with lettuce instead of buns = winner.

Cathy Gilbert

The beignets are awesome!

Carrie Picott

Short ribs were phenomenal! I highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts too.

Haley Greenwald-Gonella

The "Tiny" Tuna Tacos are the best thing on the menu! Drink the Bootlegger-YUM! Even if you hate banana flavor , it's awesome.

Cathleen Peterson

Ahi Tuna had mixed reviews within our group, but overall was good.

Jeffrey Glueck

Great lobster rolls and Kobe burgers , come early on a weekday to avoid long waits

Abu Aya KD

Great place for breakfast and right on the beach

Bravo

The Beach Comber was featured in the Bette Midler movie , “Beaches .” It’s great for food and cocktails to eat right on the sand! -Lynne Curtin, Real Housewives of Orange County

Jay Hartwig

Amazing view . Delicious Manhattan. Slightly expensive .

Arturo Amador

Great views awesome food and friendly staff .

Lilo Corp

Make sure you have ALL your party with you. They will not sear an incomplete party even if they are parking across the street. And the hostess have attitudes. The sun hot to their brains

Anjuli H

Pricey but good. Make sure you have reservations

Michael

Awesome food, awesome view . Get the Maine Lobster Roll Sandwich Roll.

Leslie Whittet

Awesome, amazing SoCal experience. Be sure and get your parking validation!

Raj Qsar

Come early. Bring a beach chair. Grab a pager. Enjoy the view ! In that order.

E G

The food is on point!

Kathy S

Beautiful ocean view as the restaurant sits on the sand. Feels like Hawaii - must have a MaiTai for full effect!

Michael Antonio

Make a reservation on Open Table, it will save you time!

Cathleen Peterson

Wedge salad great!

44 North Vodka

Amazing scenery for this bar .

Michael Figueroa

If coming in afternoon... Come already with something in ur stomach... Prepare for long long wait .. But worth it

Alli Worthington

Salmon can't be beat!

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The Beachcomber is awesome for breakfast. Crystal Cove is the perfect old-style California beach town - Darron Meares

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Great clean showers, big spaces amazing view - Patrick Bos

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