Dining at Pelican Hill: restaurants, hours and what to expect

Main restaurants and cafés

Andrea is the resort’s primary Italian-inspired restaurant, with golf-course and ocean views. It serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays and dinner on select evenings; the venue follows a smart casual dress code.

Pelican Grill offers elevated casual Southern California cuisine on a heated ocean-view terrace and in a lounge with TVs for sports viewing. Coliseum Pool & Grill provides poolside pizzas, pastas, seafood and salads for guests who prefer dining near the water.

For quick coffee and light fare, Pelican Hill operates Caffè 2 and Bungalow Caffè in relaxed café settings appropriate for grab-and-go breakfasts or a slow afternoon coffee.

• Andrea — Italian-inspired (brunch Sat–Sun, dinner Fri–Sun; smart casual)
• Pelican Grill — Lunch and dinner; Casual Dress (Dining Room reservations available; Lounge first-come, first-served)
• Coliseum Pool & Grill — Poolside service plus indoor and terrace seating
• Caffè 2 and Bungalow Caffè — Coffee and light refreshments; hours vary (ask concierge)

Hours, reservations and dress codes

Hours can change by season; confirm current service times with the concierge or when you arrive. Andrea’s published hours list brunch on Saturday and Sunday and dinner Friday through Sunday; Pelican Grill lists lunch and dinner hours and the Coliseum Pool & Grill posts separate breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and pool-service times.

Reservations are recommended for Andrea and the Pelican Grill Dining Room; the lounge areas often operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Pool cabanas and private dining rooms can be reserved in advance and have specific policies.

• Andrea — Smart casual; reservations recommended
• Pelican Grill — Casual Dress; Dining Room takes reservations, Lounge is first-come
• Coliseum Pool & Grill — Casual dress; pool rules and cabana bookings enforced

Breakfast, villas and the Villa Clubhouse

Villa reservations include daily breakfast at the Villa Clubhouse from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; the number of guests covered scales by villa size. The Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant also serves daily breakfast to villa guests in a more private setting.

If you’re not in a Villa, the resort’s other outlets and pool restaurants offer breakfast and brunch at published times. If you rely on breakfast being included, confirm at booking whether Villa breakfast applies to your reservation.

• Villa Clubhouse breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (included with Villa reservations as noted)
• Villa Clubhouse Pool has cabanas and a private terrace area for Villa guests
• Caffè 2 and Bungalow Caffè handle casual breakfast options; hours vary

Poolside dining and cabanas

Coliseum Pool & Grill serves poolside food and has separate pool service windows; the Coliseum Pool closes at 9:00 p.m. and pool service is typically limited to daytime hours. Pool access windows and cabana rules are posted on the resort website and can change with operational updates.

Villa Clubhouse Pool offers a limited number of cabanas with amenities and personalized food and beverage service; cabanas and pool spaces may be reserved and have guest supervision rules for children.

• Coliseum Pool closes at 9:00 p.m.; pool service operates during daytime hours (check current schedule)
• Villa Clubhouse Pool cabanas include music systems, TVs, mini fridges and personalized service (ten cabanas listed)
• Children must be supervised at pools; children under 16 cannot be left unattended in pools or fitness areas

Private dining, events and special requests

Pelican Hill has private dining options (Private Dining Room, Table 200) and multiple event spaces including the Mar Vista Event Lawn & Rotunda and several ballrooms. Private rooms and event venues have capacity limits and are managed through the resort’s events team.

If you need a private meal for a celebration, catering or a specific setup (dietary restrictions, high chairs, or kids’ menus), contact the resort’s events or concierge team in advance to confirm availability and arrangements.

• Private Dining Room seats up to 75 with an ocean view and terrace
• Table 200 is an enclosed private room for up to eight guests
• Mar Vista Event Lawn & Rotunda and ballrooms support larger receptions with published capacities

Practical tips for dining at Pelican Hill

The daily resort fee does not include meals or drinks; it covers amenities such as parking, spa/fitness access, and the complimentary Crystal Cove beach shuttle. Confirm what is included with your specific reservation, especially if you booked a Villa and expect breakfast to be covered.

Children are welcome in dining areas unless a venue posts restrictions; the spa and some fitness offerings have age limits. Pets are allowed in certain outdoor dining areas with prior notification and a signed Pet Agreement—check the pet policy if you plan to bring a dog.

• Confirm restaurant hours and reserve Andrea or Pelican Grill in advance when possible
• Villa guests: confirm how many people are covered for complimentary Villa Clubhouse breakfast
• Pet policy: up to two dogs allowed in Bungalows or Villas with a non-refundable pet fee; pets restricted from some restaurants