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Hook & Anchor has just moved down the street 1773 Newport Blvd in Costa Mesa. We offer all your favorites and chef has added a few new specials. Join us at the new full service bar or have a seat for a full service dining treat and take a look at the fresh fish and oyster bar!!
Creative lobster dishes, fish tacos, po’ boys & other seafood in casual digs with limited seats.
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Address: 1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 423-7169
Website: https://www.hooknanchor.com/
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Amy Peller
Went for dinner with my daughter during the Super Bowl. Place wasn’t crowded, but I had a reservation. Multiple televisions were on showing the game. We didn’t really care about the game, but we did get to watch the halftime show. We were seated and waited on immediately. I ordered the 4-oz lobster roll with the Sriracha mayo. I had a choice of different types of fries or other codes
I chose the fresh can’t vegetables. My daughter ordered the poke appetizer and a cup of clam chowder. The food came quickly, and was delicious. She had iced tea and I stuck with water. We didn’t have room for dessert but they sounded really good. We will definitely be going back and when we do I will try the bread pudding dessert.
… moreI chose the fresh can’t vegetables. My daughter ordered the poke appetizer and a cup of clam chowder. The food came quickly, and was delicious. She had iced tea and I stuck with water. We didn’t have room for dessert but they sounded really good. We will definitely be going back and when we do I will try the bread pudding dessert.
Cee Rose Photography
An interesting place. We walked in and they told us it would be a while because there were only 2 servers for the whole restaurant. One server was also the bar tender. It was a bit of a turn off but we sat anyway. Surprisingly…there was no wait. Everything came out fast. The service worked hard… Nothing bad to report on that front.
The drinks were really great. 22 dollars for for devilled eggs with a sliver of seafood. Seems like a weird appetizer to have at this place but there were lots of options.
One item got messed up and they were very gracious and apologetic about it. The manager came out as well.
The location was a little weird. There were a lot of car alarms going off and at least 4 homeless people went by our table. Maybe eat inside where it’s swanky and nice.
For the food…. I really didn’t like any of it the lobster in the mac was rubbery and the noodles were watery and not many breadcrumbs… But my dad loved everything he ate. So hard to say.
The plant on the patio needs some love.
… moreThe drinks were really great. 22 dollars for for devilled eggs with a sliver of seafood. Seems like a weird appetizer to have at this place but there were lots of options.
One item got messed up and they were very gracious and apologetic about it. The manager came out as well.
The location was a little weird. There were a lot of car alarms going off and at least 4 homeless people went by our table. Maybe eat inside where it’s swanky and nice.
For the food…. I really didn’t like any of it the lobster in the mac was rubbery and the noodles were watery and not many breadcrumbs… But my dad loved everything he ate. So hard to say.
The plant on the patio needs some love.
Gabriela Rebeles
Very nice restaurant food was great . The service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and fast. The restaurant is located in a very nice area, making the overall experience even better. Definitely a place I’d come back to and recommend.
… moreDavid K
Dropped by for lunch before going to the beach. Friendly staff and server. Family got the cioppino, clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, lobster roll, half doz oysters and shrimp poboy. All were good. Shrimp poboy had large shrimp vs small and worth every penny. Lobster roll and cioppino was good as well. My clam chowder was delicious, but wished they took more bread out of the center to be able to have more chowder. So little chowder for the large left over bread bowl. Overall, would recommend eating here.
… moreLogan Penrod
Amazing sea food! We ordered the Clam Chowder, Lobster Roll, Fresh Caught Halibut, Fish & Chips, and Chicken Sandwich and they were all delicious! (Especially the Clam Chowder) Lots of parking and great atmosphere! Overall a memorable experience for New Port Beach. I would definitely recommend it if you’re in the area! FYI the Lobster roll was $35 for the 4oz and $50 for the 6oz.
… moreMagali Gutierrez
I decided to try Hook & Anchor after hearing it had the best lobster rolls in Orange County. While the lobster roll was good, it didn’t quite live up to the hype for me—it was enjoyable but not extraordinary. What stood out more was the atmosphere, which felt overly casual for the price point of the menu. The setting had a laid-back vibe, with guests dressed in swimwear, which didn’t quite match the expectations I had going in.
… moreNani
The establishment looks really nice it’s upscale without being intimidating but it’s also intimate. The decor is tasteful and classy you’ll find different rods and other fishing related items… The food was amazing we ordered the calamari steak fries as an appetizer they were thick cut nice and juicy and crispy. I ordered a bowl of clam chowder and it was really good nice rich and creamy and had plenty of clams. We also ordered the lobster roll and the fish and chips… Both were amazing and perfectly cooked and seasoned.. overall would recommend as a nice date night without being too upscale but it’s also nice place to go to enjoy drinks after a day at the beach or shopping.
… moreKyle Nelson
The lobster mac was pretty good, but the lobster roll was amazing. I got the 4oz and it was plenty. I will come back here.
… moreJustin Lee
I saw this place had supposedly one of the best lobster rolls in California so I had to check it out.
There was plenty of parking when I went, but it’s in a pretty busy area close to the beach so I imagine it can get crowded at times. We arrived early to our reservation, and even though the restaurant was packed inside, there was no one waiting so we were seated right away. The restaurant inside is dark, moody, and cozy while also with a bar vibe and people watching sports on TV.
Server was friendly, a bit curt, but maybe also tired considering it was New Year’s Eve and it was a packed house. We got the 6 oz lobster roll (saucy), lobster carbonara, and the clam chowder.
The lobster roll was messy to eat as it was truly packed with lobster and since we ordered it saucy, it came with a large side of butter sauce and a side of garlic aioli. The garlic aioli had a nice kick and was delicious as a sauce to dip the french fries in (which came with the lobster roll). The best part of the lobster roll for me was somehow the bread. Think of texas toast from Raisin Cane’s but five times better. I read comments from others saying they still dream of the lobster roll here – I now understand why. One of the top 5 bites of 2025.
The clam chowder and lobster carbonara were unremarkable, but the SO thoroughly enjoyed the lobster carbonara for its creaminess.
Fairly pricey restaurant but makes sense considering it’s a seafood restaurant within a few miles from the beach.
… moreThere was plenty of parking when I went, but it’s in a pretty busy area close to the beach so I imagine it can get crowded at times. We arrived early to our reservation, and even though the restaurant was packed inside, there was no one waiting so we were seated right away. The restaurant inside is dark, moody, and cozy while also with a bar vibe and people watching sports on TV.
Server was friendly, a bit curt, but maybe also tired considering it was New Year’s Eve and it was a packed house. We got the 6 oz lobster roll (saucy), lobster carbonara, and the clam chowder.
The lobster roll was messy to eat as it was truly packed with lobster and since we ordered it saucy, it came with a large side of butter sauce and a side of garlic aioli. The garlic aioli had a nice kick and was delicious as a sauce to dip the french fries in (which came with the lobster roll). The best part of the lobster roll for me was somehow the bread. Think of texas toast from Raisin Cane’s but five times better. I read comments from others saying they still dream of the lobster roll here – I now understand why. One of the top 5 bites of 2025.
The clam chowder and lobster carbonara were unremarkable, but the SO thoroughly enjoyed the lobster carbonara for its creaminess.
Fairly pricey restaurant but makes sense considering it’s a seafood restaurant within a few miles from the beach.
Leilani Mason
We were blown away by the atmosphere and the food. Lobster roll and Rozzotto did not disappoint in fact it blew us away. Ulises our waiter was kind, funny, and accommodating. He led us to the perfect meal.
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