Andrea
Newport Coast
Restaurant in Newport Coast, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Andrea is a practical dinner choice at Pelican Hill when the night calls for a more composed resort setting. It is better for couples or small special-occasion groups than for a casual poolside meal, and its easy booking profile makes it useful when Newport Coast plans need to stay simple.
About Andrea
Andrea in Newport Coast is open nightly for dinner from 5:30–9:30 PM, and the dress code is smart casual.
Consider Andrea when the timing and dress code fit the evening you are planning in Newport Coast. If you are comparing it with other options, focus on the dinner schedule, dress code, and whether the current menu suits your plans.
Pick it for a nightly dinner window
Andrea is a dinner option every day of the week, with the same 5:30–9:30 PM schedule Monday through Sunday. That makes it direct to plan around, especially if the group wants an evening meal and is comfortable with a smart casual dress code.
For travelers comparing dining choices in Newport Coast, Andrea should sit in the “confirm the current menu and fit” lane. Before planning around a specific format, chef, dish, or price point, check current details directly. Other names to compare include Coliseum Pool & Grill, Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant, Caffè & Market, Caffè 2, and Pelican Grill and Bar.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: open nightly from 5:30–9:30 PM.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- Best use: a planned dinner in Newport Coast when the hours and dress code fit your evening.
- Decision check: choose Andrea if you want its nightly dinner schedule; compare other options if you need a different style of meal.
Planning details
- Location
- 22701 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pelicanhill.com/venue/andrea
- Phone
- (844) 445-2183
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Andrea sits on a bluff above the Pacific and uses architecture as part of the culinary argument: a rotunda-centered approach and sight lines drawn to the ocean make the coastline the room’s compositional anchor. It reads like destination dining inside a resort, where design, sourcing discipline and a deep service program come together. The combination of sea views, considered architecture and a sommelier-led wine program produces a calm, focused atmosphere — a place that feels both deliberate and quietly refined rather than casual or frenetic.
Best For
This is a destination restaurant best experienced as an evening outing: think milestone dinners, business meals where impression matters, or celebratory nights when the setting is part of the point. The resort placement and emphasis on a dedicated sommelier team make it especially well suited to wine-forward dinners and occasions when you want an elevated, context-driven meal that engages both view and provenance.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the coast-and-farm sourcing the menu emphasizes: seafood and seasonal produce are central to the kitchen’s argument. Signature items such as Risotto Acquerello and Branzino showcase local seafood and refined technique, while dishes like Saffron Tagliatelle and Sicilian Pistachio Pappardelle reflect the menu’s richness. Finish with the panna cotta. With a dedicated sommelier team on staff, ask for wine pairings — the program is presented as a deliberate part of the experience rather than an afterthought.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant jewel box setting with stunning ocean views, refined lighting, and a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere that balances fine dining elegance with rustic Italian warmth.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Risotto Acquerello
- Branzino
- New York Steak
- Panna Cotta
- Saffron Tagliatelle
- Sicilian Pistachio Pappardelle
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 22701 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657
Planning details
Location
22701 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Andrea is not the right fit
Choose Coliseum Pool & Grill if the group wants a more casual resort meal. Choose Pelican Grill and Bar if a grill-and-bar format sounds more useful than a composed dinner setting.
Restaurant context
How Andrea compares in Newport Coast
Andrea is the more dinner-occasion choice in this set. Compared with Coliseum Pool & Grill, it is better suited to a composed evening meal; Coliseum Pool & Grill is the smarter pick for relaxed resort dining, daytime energy, or groups that do not want a formal-feeling dinner.
Caffè 2 and Caffè & Market read as easier, lighter-use options for quick meals or casual resort convenience. Choose them when value and speed matter more than dinner atmosphere. Andrea is the better fit when the meal itself is the evening plan.
Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant and Pelican Grill and Bar are stronger cross-shops for guests who want a clubby or grill-oriented setting. Andrea is the safer call for a quieter special-occasion dinner; Pelican Grill and Bar is likely the better match when the group wants a bar-and-grill format.
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Compare Andrea
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea | Newport Coast | No published awards |
| Caffè 2 | Newport Beach | No published awards |
| Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant | Newport Beach | No published awards |
| Caffè & Market | Newport Beach | No published awards |
| Coliseum Pool & Grill | Newport Coast | No published awards |
| Pelican Grill and Bar | Newport Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Andrea?
If bar seating is important, compare Andrea with options such as Caffè 2, and confirm current seating details directly with the venue.
Is Andrea good for a special occasion?
Andrea is open nightly for dinner from 5:30–9:30 PM and has a smart casual dress code. Those details may suit a planned evening meal, depending on what you want from the night.
What are alternatives to Andrea in Newport Coast?
Other options to compare include Caffè 2, Caffè & Market, Pelican Grill and Bar, Coliseum Pool & Grill, and Villa Clubhouse Pool & Restaurant. Confirm each venue's current hours and format before deciding.
