Restaurants nearby Pelican Hill: quick picks for every meal
Pelican Hill has three on-site casual cafés and several full-service restaurants covering coffee, poolside casual dining, and Italian-inspired dinner. For quick mornings use Caffè 2 or Bungalow Caffè; Villa guests have breakfast at the Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant; Andrea and Pelican Grill handle brunch/dinner and more formal or elevated casual meals.
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Morning coffee & quick bites
Caffè 2 and Bungalow Caffè are the resort's casual coffee-and-light-fare options. Hours vary, so check with the concierge for current opening times.
Both cafés suit quick breakfasts, a pastry and espresso before golf or the beach, or a short break between spa and pool time.
- Caffè 2 — coffee and light fare; hours vary (see concierge).
- Bungalow Caffè — casual coffee and light refreshments; hours vary (see concierge).
- Villa residents often use the Villa Clubhouse for a more private morning meal (Villa reservations include breakfast there).
| Venue | Typical Offer |
|---|---|
| Caffè 2 | Coffee, light fare |
| Bungalow Caffè | Coffee, light refreshments |
| Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant | Breakfast for villa guests (7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) |
Andrea — Italian-inspired dining
Andrea is Pelican Hill's Northern Italian–influenced restaurant for brunch and weekend dinner service. It follows a smart casual dress code (polished but relaxed).
Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday; dinner service runs Friday through Sunday. Reservations are recommended for the dining room.
- Brunch: Saturday & Sunday (10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
- Dinner: Friday–Sunday (5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
- Dress code: Smart Casual
| Service | Days / Hours (per resort listing) |
|---|---|
| Brunch | Sat–Sun, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Dinner | Fri–Sun, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Pelican Grill & Coliseum Pool — casual and poolside meals
Pelican Grill is the resort’s elevated casual option serving Southern California fare with an ocean-view heated terrace and a lounge that shows sports on large TVs. The Dining Room accepts reservations while the Lounge is first-come, first-served.
The Coliseum Pool & Grill operates as the poolside restaurant and serves pizza, pasta, seafood and salads; pool service and dining follow posted pool/restaurant hours. Coliseum Pool rules and cabana policies apply for poolside dining and seating.
- Pelican Grill — lunch and dinner with heated ocean-view terrace; lounge for casual seating and TVs.
- Coliseum Pool & Grill — breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner and pool service; pool hours and cabana rules affect food service.
- Reservations: Pelican Grill Dining Room takes reservations; Coliseum Pool dining/cabanas subject to availability and house rules.
| Venue | Typical Service Notes |
|---|---|
| Pelican Grill | Lunch and dinner; Dining Room reservations available; Lounge first-come |
| Coliseum Pool & Grill | Poolside menu; breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner schedules per resort |
Villa dining, room types, and in-Villa options
Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant serves daily breakfast for Villa guests from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Villa reservations include breakfast there with the covered number of guests scaled to villa size.
Pelican Hill offers Villas in multiple layouts (for example: Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace; Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View; Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View). Many Villa accommodations include kitchen or kitchenette facilities for light in-unit meals; check your Villa type at booking for specifics.
- Villa breakfast included for Villa reservations — served at Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant (7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.).
- Common Villa room names to note when booking dining inclusions: Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace; Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View; Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View.
- Villa Clubhouse Pool has cabanas and private-pool dining features for Villa guests; advance arrangements recommended.
| Villa Dining Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Breakfast inclusion | Villa reservations include Villa Clubhouse breakfast; covered guests scale by villa size |
| Villa kitchen | Many Villas have kitchen/kitchenette facilities — check room type at booking |
| Villa Clubhouse Pool | Private pool area for Villa guests; cabanas and poolside service available |
Casual snacks, cocktails and desserts
Between the cafés, the pool bars and the main restaurants you have straightforward options for snacks, pizza, pasta, cocktails and desserts throughout the day. The Coliseum Pool & Grill and Pelican Grill both list casual items such as pizza and pastas on their menus.
If you prefer to dine privately in your room or Villa, check with the concierge about available room service or arranging in-Villa dining — Villa reservations commonly allow charging food to the room.
- Poolside service typically runs during posted pool hours; check current schedules with concierge.
- Cocktails and wines are available at the bar venues — lounge hours and availability vary by season and by restaurant.
- For special dietary needs or private parties, contact the resort's dining team or concierge for options and reservations.
| What to expect | Where |
|---|---|
| Snacks & light meals | Caffè 2, Bungalow Caffè, Coliseum Pool & Grill |
| Cocktails & lounge seating | Pelican Grill Lounge, Andrea (bar) |
| Desserts & plated sweets | All main restaurants and poolside dining |
Nearby beach and town options
Crystal Cove State Park and its restaurants (for example, The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove) are the nearest oceanfront dining options below the resort; the resort runs a complimentary beach shuttle to Crystal Cove by request.
Fashion Island, Corona del Mar and Balboa Island are a short drive away and offer more casual and sit-down choices if you want to leave the resort for dinner or a longer outing.
- Crystal Cove State Park — reachable via the resort’s complimentary beach shuttle; casual oceanfront restaurants at the cove.
- Fashion Island — nearby shopping and restaurant options (roughly a short drive).
- Balboa Island and Newport Harbor — more dining and harbor cruise departure points a short drive from the resort.
| Nearby Spot | Why go |
|---|---|
| Crystal Cove State Park | Beachfront restaurants and tide-pool access; resort shuttle available |
| Fashion Island | Shopping and additional restaurants |
| Balboa Island / Newport Harbor | Harbor dining and boat excursions |
