Andrea - The Resort at Pelican Hill

4.5 (1817)

$31 to $50

Italian

22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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Andrea - The Resort at Pelican Hill

4.5

$31 to $50

Italian

Newport Beach

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

The Resort at Pelican Hill invites diners' guests to come and enjoy Andrea Pop Up

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 467-6800
Website
https://www.pelicanhill.com/dining/upcoming-events/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Kyung Carroll
Private party facilities
A simply unprecedented dining experience, Andrea skillfully recreates storied culinary traditions in classic dishes bursting with the true flavors of Italy. Savor the regional cuisine of Northern Italy and gracious service in this casually elegant atmosphere.

Location
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Area
Newport Beach
Cross street
Pelican Hill South | Newport Coast
Parking Details
Complementary Valet Parking at the Main Entrance to the Resort.
Entertainment
Andrea offers a live acoustic guitarist playing Italian and Spanish influenced light classical music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.5

(1817)

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
2.6Value

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1,817 Reviews

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tina Gold
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Mother’s Day buffet. Will definitely be back next yr if available
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Jordan
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Mother's Day Brunch at Andrea was excellent from a number of factors. There was no shortage of options. The ambience was excellent. The service was efficient, friendly, and courteous. Ultimately, a buffet brunch at a resort as nice as Pelican Hill is pricey but the variety and quality of the food, service and surroundings made it worth it for sure.
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Roger
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
4.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One major issue...For our party of six, they charged a 25% gratuity fee and then asked for an additional tip fpr the servers. Not good.
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Eric
Orange County2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
**Disappointing Mother’s Day Experience – Beautiful Setting, Poor Execution** We had high hopes for celebrating Mother’s Day at Pelican Hill, especially given the resort’s reputation. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t match the setting. Andrea was polite, and the ambiance with views of the golf course was truly stunning—those were the highlights. However, the food selection was limited and surprisingly bland for the premium price. No champagne or celebratory touches were offered, which was unexpected on such a special occasion. What truly ruined the experience was a mishap with the surprise I had carefully planned for my wife. I informed the hostess this was meant to be a surprise, but our waiter unintentionally spoiled it by asking, “Will more people be joining us?” right after we sat down. To make matters worse, a power outage during our visit meant we missed out on the complimentary photo session, which would’ve been a keepsake for a day meant to be memorable. It’s hard to believe such a beautiful place could deliver such a letdown. A celebration that should’ve been unforgettable felt mishandled. Hoping for better coordination and attention to detail in the future. — Eric B.
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Priya Gold
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Mediocre food- exceptionally overpriced. Buffet style cold bar was very unappetizing.
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Rhisa
Orange County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the Christmas Brunch and also celebrated a birthday.The selection of food was delicious and high quality, with excellent service. The staff went out of their way to acknowledge and wish happy birthday and provided delicious present of macaroons to go, as a gift. Wondering experience.
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Peter
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The food is not expected good and not worse for the value we spend, steak is salty, salmon is to much flavory, sushi is exploding under the sun, dessert is too sweet, the decoration and inside is not special. overall, this is the worse experience I had in my life.
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Lyann Gold
Orange County15 reviews
2.0
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
They make you pay online and then you get there and they give you a bill. Manager, Sebastian wouldn’t speak to me on phone. Embarrassed that my guests had to pay a bill I already paid through Open Table. Albert said he didn’t know what I was charged. $235/person + 20% gratuity. Bad experience with management.
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Devin Gold
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ABSOLUTELY..... this restaurant has managers who understand what the word family means. We felt like we were with family today with the staff here. Everyone says Happy Thanksgiving.... I spoke with Marcus and Michael (managers) and expressed our gratitude with the experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were charged $1,000 (4 people) for a buffet meal that was subpar. Taking everything into account, I probably would have reasonably paid in total $250 for the entire meal. What was advertised on their website, which was dated for today’s date and time was not what was served. The ambiance was similar to a Disneyland buffet, as in extremely crowded, overpriced, and chaotic. I’m not even sure why there was a tip considering it was a buffet and our waitress came by twice. She brought 2 cocktails, bottle of pelligrino, a coffee and 2 orange juices. Hardly deserving of a mandatory processing fee of $200+
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 467-6800
Website
https://www.pelicanhill.com/dining/upcoming-events/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Kyung Carroll
Private party facilities
A simply unprecedented dining experience, Andrea skillfully recreates storied culinary traditions in classic dishes bursting with the true flavors of Italy. Savor the regional cuisine of Northern Italy and gracious service in this casually elegant atmosphere.

Location
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Area
Newport Beach
Cross street
Pelican Hill South | Newport Coast
Parking Details
Complementary Valet Parking at the Main Entrance to the Resort.
Entertainment
Andrea offers a live acoustic guitarist playing Italian and Spanish influenced light classical music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Andrea at The Resort at Pelican Hill offers casual‑elegant, Italian‑inspired dining with stunning golf-course and ocean views, and guests praise the beautiful setting and warm, family‑style service.

Weekends are the highlight, Saturday and Sunday brunch (10:30 am–3:00 pm) are guest favorites, with reviewers repeatedly praising Andrea's holiday and weekend brunches for their abundant selection and lovely ambience.

Yes, Andrea's polished setting, with dramatic ocean and golf-course views that reviewers call truly stunning, makes it a memorable choice for a special evening.

Smart casual is the guide at Andrea, polished but relaxed; guests often dress up a touch for holiday brunches and celebrations like Mother's Day and birthdays.

Yes, Andrea is welcoming to families: guests and third-party reviewers note kids buffets at holiday/brunch services, and staff are repeatedly praised for making family celebrations feel special.

Andrea at The Resort at Pelican Hill shines at weekend brunch, it runs Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am–3:00 pm, and guests praise its Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas brunch buffets for variety, ambience and family-friendly touches.

For the weekend brunch buffets, portions and selection are plentiful, guests note a wide variety at holiday and weekend brunches and say the buffet leaves them well satisfied.

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Andrea - The Resort at Pelican Hill

4.5

$31 to $50

Italian

Newport Beach

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Andrea - The Resort at Pelican Hill

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Andrea - The Resort at Pelican Hill

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