Hook & Anchor

4.5

146 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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2 people

27 Apr 2025

20:00

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Chef Wayne's full-service seafood restaurant, Hook & Anchor, has come to fruition after six successful years in the fast/casual sector. Using the freshest ingredients and fresh wild-caught fish has made himself a name in the Newport Beach (and surrounding areas). Hook & Anchor has been awarded Yelp's #1 Lobster Roll in California and the 5th best seafood restaurant in the United States.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Phone number
(949) 423-7169
Website
http://www.hooknanchor.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Wayne Magnusen
Catering
Off-site catering for private parties and events.
Private party facilities
Hook & Anchor is available for partial or full buy-outs.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Area
Costa Mesa
Cross Street
Between 18th & 17th Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Short walk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

CALAMARI FRIESUS$17.00
Panko crusted sliced calamari steaks
CEVICHEUS$18.00
Citrus marinated fish of the day, avocado cream, leche de tigre
CRAB CAKEUS$20.00
Aioli, herb salad, corn relish, chili oil.
TUNA POKE STACKUS$18.00
Avocado, cucumber, wonton chip
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUS$23.00
Lobster, creamy cheese sauce toasted panko top
LOBSTER FRIESUS$20.00
Lobster, aged parmesan fries sriracha aioli
RAW OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD TOWERS
MP

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with fries or H&A salad

PO BOYUS$16.00
Fried Shrimp, fish or oyster, lettuce, tomato. aioli
CRUSTY CRABUS$19.00
Jumbo handmade crab cake, aioli tartar, mixed greens, tomato (Salad option)
GRILLED FISH SANDWICHUS$18.00
Fresh fish, aioli, mixed greens, tomato
H&A BURGERUS$18.00
7oz Angus patty, aged cheddar 18 bacon onion jam, lettuce, tomato

A la carte

BURRITOUS$17.00
Grilled or fried shrimp or fish, cabbage, pico chipotle cream
TACOSUS$6.00
Grilled or fried, fish or shrimp, slaw corn pico 6 chipotle cream, pickled red onion
LOBSTER TACO US$10.00
SUMMER'S FRIED 1/2 CHICKENUS$24.00
Brined, buttermilk fried chicken, house sauce

Soup & Salad

CLAM CHOWDER
$7|$13 House made, whole baby clams
LOBSTER BISQUEUS$16.00
House made, brioche croutons, herb oil
NEWPORT'S FINEST SALADUS$23.00
Lobster, crab, grilled shrimp, tomato, cucumber, avocado
CHEF'S CAPRESEUS$19.00
Heirloom tomato, burrata, basil, house balsamic
HOUSE SALADUS$7.00
Mixed Greens, romaine, tomato, cucumber
CIOPPINOUS$33.00
Fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, scallop in tomato fish broth Add 1/2 Lobster Tail -12

Fish & Lobster

SHRIMP ALFREDO US$26.00
U/15 Shrimp, fettuccine, cream reduction, aged parmesan
FISH & CHIPSUS$21.00
Wild tempura battered Mahi seasoned fries, house tartar, malt vinegar
LOBSTER ROLL (MP)
Fan Fave' - 4oz or 6oz - Fresh Maine Lobster stuffed in a toasted brioche roll seasoned fries - Chef's way! Lemon sriracha aioli
CIOPPINOUS$33.00
Fish, clams, shrimp, mussels, scallop in tomato fish broth 'Fisherman's Stew' Add 1/2 Lobster Tail
HOOK PLATES (MP)
Choice of Fresh Fish Includes two sides and choice of sauce

What 146 people are saying

Hook & Anchor reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hook & Anchor offers a delightful seafood experience with standout dishes like the "lobster roll" and "clam chowder," praised for being "to die for" and "like no other." The service is frequently described as "attentive" and "friendly," with a "casual atmosphere." A must-visit for seafood lovers!

146 Reviews

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Nozomi VIP
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! We loved Kama Wings and of course the lobster rolls!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was good. I had to bring my pets and they were super accommodating. Even tho we were on the patio, they had heat lamps. The show of the night was the lobster roll, that was so tantalizing and rich with flavors.
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Doug VIP
Orange County8 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The lobster roll is to die for. We had oysters and they were super delicious. The wife said her cioppino was one of the best she's had. Watch the MP dishes they were a little on the high side. Martini was great and they have a pretty good wine selection too. Kind of a country bohemian vibe inside. We will definitely be going back.
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Michael
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
H&N is my family’s go-to seafood restaurant. Lobster rolls better than going to Kennebunkport or Boston and for a great price! The food is the frills. Great drinks! Amazing value for the amount of food. Great service that makes you feel welcome and appreciated as a diner. We have been here for date nights, family get together, birthdays, and a Tuesday night dinner. Take out will satisfy your craving, but like all takeout, it’s not as great as dining at the restaurant.
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Michael
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoy very much our lunch, highly recommended the lobster roll and the clam chowder soup! Also the crabby party sandwich was good! The server was very nice and very friendly, helpful with the answers to our questions since it was our first time eating here! We’re for sure coming back!
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Theresa VIP
Orange County44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, cooked and served right off the grill. I had the lobster bisque soup and their Newport seafood salad.
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Stephen
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were excellent! Our group of 4 all ordered a different main dish and each was delicious. Nothing is worse than having to search for your server and not being able to find him or her. This was NOT the case at Hook and Anchor. Sam and the runners provided attentive and timely service. I highly recommend making a reservation since the restaurant can be busy. All in all, everything was perfect for our visit.
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Nora
Vancouver1 review
4.0
Dined on 17 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good quality food, in a casual environment , with fast and friendly service.
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sIMONE
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food is next level amazing!!! My new favorite seafood place!
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Pam VIP
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had heard great things about Hook and Anchor and it didn’t disappoint. The fish and chips were the best… but I’m definitely going back for the Lobster Roll.
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FAQs

Hook & Anchor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 423-7169.

Hook & Anchor is rated 4.5 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Apr 2025

20:00

Booked 16 times today

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 18th & 17th Street
Area
Costa Mesa
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Short walk
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Wayne Magnusen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.hooknanchor.com/
Phone number
(949) 423-7169
Catering
Off-site catering for private parties and events.
Private party facilities
Hook & Anchor is available for partial or full buy-outs.

Hook & Anchor

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Appetizers

CALAMARI FRIESUS$17.00

CEVICHEUS$18.00

CRAB CAKEUS$20.00

TUNA POKE STACKUS$18.00

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUS$23.00

LOBSTER FRIESUS$20.00

RAW OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD TOWERS

Sandwiches

PO BOYUS$16.00

CRUSTY CRABUS$19.00

GRILLED FISH SANDWICHUS$18.00

H&A BURGERUS$18.00

A la carte

BURRITOUS$17.00

TACOSUS$6.00

LOBSTER TACO US$10.00

SUMMER'S FRIED 1/2 CHICKENUS$24.00

Soup & Salad

CLAM CHOWDER

LOBSTER BISQUEUS$16.00

NEWPORT'S FINEST SALADUS$23.00

CHEF'S CAPRESEUS$19.00

HOUSE SALADUS$7.00

CIOPPINOUS$33.00

Fish & Lobster

SHRIMP ALFREDO US$26.00

FISH & CHIPSUS$21.00

LOBSTER ROLL (MP)

CIOPPINOUS$33.00

HOOK PLATES (MP)

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