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    Coliseum Pool and Grill

    3.6 (617 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Upscale
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Isaac F.

    Food is super good, service a bit slow but overall really enjoyed it. Amazing view of the property.

    Olivia H.

    Although the views are beautiful, and the food is decent, I am disappointed by the service I received. I've been here a few times, and I haven't had any issues before. I ordered my burger medium-well because I am pregnant and cannot have any uncooked meat. I was here for a business lunch and didn't want to announce that I was pregnant to my colleagues. Unfortunately, the burger was served to me medium-rare, so I let the server know. She wasn't apologetic, and said that medium-rare is the standard for their burgers. If I knew that I couldn't order my burger fully cooked, I would've ordered something else. She took the burger back to the kitchen, then brought it back cut in half, facing down. She asked me if it was better, then acknowledged that there was a lot of sauce covering it, so it was difficult to tell. It seemed as though they had only seared the edges, but the rest of the burger was still very rare. I didn't want to send it back again because I didn't want to make a fuss in front of my colleagues, so I just picked at the rest of the burger and left most of it. I really wish that the server had been more apologetic and willing to fix the issue. I shouldn't have to bring up my medical condition in order to receive an item as I've ordered it.

    Sonia Alisa J.

    We had an incredible time here, the atmosphere is really pretty and relaxing with a few of the pool and ocean. The service was exceptional and the food was fantastic. You can't go wrong coming here.

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    Rita A.

    I actually went for breakfast and arrived around 11am but they stop serving at 10:30am. It should be till at least 11am or 11:30am. Service was fantastic and the food was good. The salad consisted of a bunch of leaves with a couple cucumbers, nothing else though. What I didn't like, is you have to pay for parking now. You had two options before; self-park OR valet. Now you can ONLY valet, and it's $25. Even locals have to pay! Reason for the changes, the Marriott bought Pelican, so new changes and new fees for guests. If you do go, please make sure you leave the employees CASH tip because if you leave it on the card, they do NOT get the tips. The Marriott keeps it, and the employees see none of it. It's the principle of the situation for me, so for those reasons, no more Pelican for me.

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    Gabriel R.

    Always a good experience at the Coliseum Pool and Grill. Good for breakfast, great for lunch and again always a good time. With stunning views and good food

    Kristin Leigh M.

    Came here on Christmas Day for an early dinner. We had a reservation. We arrived at 4:57 p.m. for a 5:00 p.m. reservation. We were told they would seat us closer to our reservation time. What? That's peculiar. At around 5:12, we noticed that other parties were being seated who arrived after us. A few moments later, the hostess approached us and asked us what our name was again. I think the mild glare I was giving might have registered. After that mishap, we were seated and everything was fine. If you like fish, this is probably a good restaurant choice. I ate the roast chicken, which was very tender. My husband, who does not eat fish or red meat, was extremely challenged, as there were only a few things he could eat on the menu. (He decided on the gnocchi; it was OK... I thought the sauce could have used a little more flavor.) My mum dined on the branzino; the orzo that accompanied it was tasty. I think you're mostly paying for the environment here; the setting is lovely overlooking the Pelican Hill pool. Would like to come back but perhaps in the afternoon. (They did have the heaters turned on in the evening.) 2024: 96/100

    lisa a.

    Love coming here for a light dinner and drinks and a spectacular sunset! This time we came for an early lunch and always great service by the staff. The Cesar salad is always a winner ! Free valet if eating at the restaurant.

    Brenda Y.

    We went around early dinner and we were able to get an outdoor table with an amazing view quickly. The outdoor tables have a view of the pool area. We got the paccheri pasta and it was a good portion and is very flavorful. However, I thought the lemon rinds were a bit too overpowering in the dish. Overall, you should expect this place to be a bit pricier but the food options are still tasty and the service is great.

    Winston S.

    I made reservation on Open Table for 5 guests for noon today. We got seated at 12:25pm. The ambiance is amazing. The presentation of the dishes were quite nice. Rico was our server. He was maybe overwhelmed or something, but he was behind on water refills, bringing items such as my toast, powered sugar for my guest, etc... The food was tasty and good quality. Parking is wither valet or self parking. May try dinner in the spring time.

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    Amy J.

    The Christmas Eve 4 course dinner was excellent and the service was impeccable. Thank you for accommodating our dogs so thoughtfully as well.

    Gaetano S.

    My friend invited us today. I was so excited about the great view and foods. No rain today! We all liked sitting at the patio w heater. Great pool and golf course view. The menu for lunch was simple. They have salad, burger, sandwich, pasta, steak, fish tacos, some appetizers like Italian Margherita flat bread, something basic and desserts like Gelato. We ordered the flat bread and guess what? The dough was completely burned. OMG!! My wife claimed to ask a new one right away. How weird to start the appetizer..... I got wagyu burger w chardonnay, my wife had filet mignon w fries, our friends had same wagyu burger, beer battered fish taco. Everything was good but my wife told me, the steak was not tender, flavorful, not worthy to pay $56. She was really disappointed. Because she is from Paris, she knows all french cuisines. Anyway, ambiance and view were absolutely wonderful on the Pelican hill. Overall, the quality of the foods are not 5 stars even thou the popular Pelican resort Newport Beach. And also, we went to the café to have some desserts but not much selections for the cakes or tartlette. We got cappuccino, latte, velvet cake, and Danish pastry. I couldn't get the real desserts for me. Pros Ambiance, view: 5 stars Parking: either self or valet Cons Price, quality: 3 stars Menu: not much selections for lunch, very limited Even desserts. Overall, we had a great time hanging out in Newport beach. I want to suggest they can control the qualities, more flavorful, to present the real upscale restaurant.

    Jeesoun S.

    I was so excited to go to eat lunch w my friends of mine today. Thanks God!! The rain was on the way but just cloudy until I was on the road back to home. First, the view was awesome w Pelican golf course, big outdoor pool, and patio area w heaters. The menu was simple and I barely ordered the appetizer, margherita flat bread to share and some wines, Chardonnay, champagne for drinks. For entrées, they have burger, sandwich, fish tacos, steak & frites, salmon, some pastas, and salad. Not much selections for lunch. When the server brought our flat bread, I got shocked. The dough was completely burned....OMG!!! I couldn't eat any slices to start. I claimed the server and she brought us a new one. I believe that this restaurant is in the Pelican resort in Newport Beach. How come the chef burned the flat bread???? No idea!!! In conclusion, I got filet mignon w frites, brocollinis, my hubby had wagyu burger, my friend had fish tacos, wagyu burger w French fries w truffle. To be honest, my filet mignon was so dried, not tender, any flavors....so dissappinted. Even frites!!! So basic, another french fries w Truffle is basic. But wagyu burger was great. My hubby and friend liked it. I am from Paris and I've used to all french cuisines for years. Might be too much to expect this restaurant??? It didn't meet my expectation today. Burned flat bread, dried filet mignon w basic french fries for $56. Dissapointed! For ambiance, I give 5 stars. The parking is optional either valet or self parking in the parking structure. For café near lobby was another dissapointing. No desserts for me, only some macarons, few pastries, and some Gelato, I am wondering why I got here to have desserts. We got cappuccino, latte, some pastries, and last velvet cake in the display. Anyway we pay the view, ambiance for this fancy restaurant. Not the quality of foods.... Overall, I had a great time w my friends but the quality of foods are less than 4 stars. I think they need to upgrade the quality to serve real cuisines for the customers.

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    Raven R.

    Came here for a friend's birthday brunch. The ambience is simply beautiful when you're looking out the balcony and seeing lush greenery and blue water. The staff is top notch and our server Adriana was wonderful. We ordered drinks which were nice and refreshing. For our entrees with ordered bruleee oatmeal, brioche french toast, wagyu burger, club sandwich, and avocado toast. The oatmeal had a nice caramelized top and had a variety of fruit and nuts that added a depth of texture and flavor. The oatmeal itself was sadly bland. The brioche french toast was nice and custardy. It was served with maple syrup that came in a sealed bottle which I appreciated. The wagyu burger was served in generous portions and was cooked as requested. It also came with a side salad that was fresh and crisp. The burger patty could use a bit more seasoning though. The club sandwich was delicious and came with a good amount of hot and crispy truffle fries. Avocado toast had plenty of flavor and was pretty filling. It was a great experience overall but improvements on some of the food items could be made.

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    It was nice to have a quick lunch there. The ambiance is so relaxing and chill. Go there during weekdays with less crowds.

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    Beautiful location with a fantastic view and a great menu. We've never been disappointed. Attentive valet and service makes the meal 5 star!

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    I come here just to get a virgin pina colada in a coconut and enjoy the scenery. The bartenders are always friendly.

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    Beautiful setting, good food, attentive service. It was a nice lunch experience for my husband, younger son, and me.

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    Great menu and service. You can't beat the view. Nice place to have lunch and enjoy the weather.

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    Ask the Community - Coliseum Pool and Grill

    In all of the photos I've seen of the pool, there is never anyone in it. Is the pool itself available for use as well?

    Yes! I have seen people in the pool when I was dining there.

    Can i bring birthday cake to the restaurant?

    Hello Christina, you are certainly welcome to bring your own cake! Please note that a cake service fee will apply. We look forward to seeing you.

    Is this a good spot for a birthday dinner? I've already been to Pelican Hill so I wanted something a little new / how do people dress here?

    Yes. Inside is really classy. You can be as dressed up as you want & outside it over looks the pool & you can dress how you like. It's a mix of smart casual to dressy but all are nice.

    Is their Sunday brunch worthwhile? Planning a small baby shower and wondering if this was a better option vs pelican hill grill?

    Yes. I would say “if” the shower is going to be a celebration/little loud, the outer dining area is a more appropriate venue. Both are worthy of your visit.

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    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Came here for Father's Day with my dad and was blown away! One of our server's Gretchen was…read morephenomenal. She is MADE for the hospitality industry and if she goes on and opens her own restaurant or becomes the manager here, I will come so frequently because you can jus tell she deeply cares for her clients and guests! The food was delicious (best Caesar salad I have had in quite some time!) It is a beautiful space and at lunch it was very well lit and felt inviting! Two things to keep in mind: I was really surprised how large the restrooms were....but with only two stalls it does seem like they could have added more. Especially when I didn't see a changing table anywhere so mother's would need space to handle that. The valet is also $25 per car. I paid cash and so did the other person is saw so I'm not sure if they take cards but just something to be prepared for. I saw that they have an ATM near the bathrooms so that could be helpful for those who may not carry cash! We hadn't been back in a while, but will now be adding it to our rotation, especially if we can request Gretchen! (Everyone was kind but she really stood out and we have both been talking about it ever since!)

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    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I had some friends over since I was staying in Newport Coast during the Memorial Day weekend…read moreholiday. I made reservations for our party and this was my friends first time dining at Lawry's sister restaurant. Founded in 1965. I haven't been here recently, but it hasn't changed a bit and is still a cozy and comfortable place to dine. We started off with a bottle of cabernet, complimentary bread, and two of their Pride of the Crowns salads. Since it was my friend's birthday I steered him into ordering the 16 oz Henry VIII Cut, cream corn, Cremini Mushrooms, Yorkshire pudding and spinach. I went with the same meal, and the prime rib was one of the best I've had in a long time. Tender and tasted great even when I pan fried my leftover prime rib. Our friends were impressed just as I was in the excellent service, quality of food and my friend's wife said it was the best prime rib she's experienced.

    I love a prime rib and the Lawry's location in LA and wanted to try the 5th location for my…read morebirthday now that we live in OC. We started with the crab cakes which were standard but not stand out. The star of the show is the prime rib which I ordered California cut for a smaller piece. I chose the creamed spinach and mashed potatoes with gravy for sides. Includes au jus and Yorkshire pudding to round it out. All amazing! Service was top notch, knowledgeable but a little stiff.

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    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Your stand out employee yesterday was the hostess working on Saturday, 5/23 at 12 noon. She was so…read morefriendly and fun as we arrived and departed your establishment. She was a pleasure to speak with and a breath of fresh air. It is rare for someone to be so enthusiastic and truly energized to engage with customers and make them feel welcome in such a kind and generous manner. She gets 10 stars in this 5 star rating option. The ambiance, food and service is always excellent at Bandera and our visit yesterday was no exception. The cornbread bites, house salad and banana cream pie were exceptional. The filet mignon and martini were also excellent, as always. Our servers were professional, friendly and efficient. Very much appreciated. We will be back soon

    After reading the poor reviews on Bandera, I feel I must opine…read more This place is a classic Hillstone restaurant (Houston's, R&D, Honor Bar). The waitstaff are impeccable and trained to please the customer. The chefs are some of the best in their industry. The food is consistently phenomenal and they are continually tinkering with the menu to get it perfect. The meats are top shelf. The vibe here is low key and elegant. They only serve small parties so large family dining is not a possibility. That is all by design. Bottom line: CDM is fortunate to have this restaurant and if you're looking for a place for big parties and cheap food, may I suggest Olive Garden. Bandera knows how to please and for that reason, they are 5 stars all the way.

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    3.8(1.8k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Come here during happy hour for an experience with better value. It's located inside La Casa del…read moreCamino. The decor fits perfectly with the beach and happy hour menu is available in all seating, so you can still grab an ocean view table. Staff is friendly and checks in throughout. Food is the typical wings, coconut shrimp, and calamari, which are all delicious and well portioned. Pair it with local draft beer or a classic cocktail for $12. No parking with the hotel so start looking for street parking as you approach the hotel

    We were warmly greeted downstairs by Felix, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. After…read moreclimbing a couple flights of stairs, we discovered the rooftop lounge. Don't laugh--they do have an elevator! I'm not sure how we missed it, but at least we got a little exercise in. Once upstairs, we were greeted by Everett, who was tending the bar. He took our order, offered excellent recommendations, and provided great service throughout our visit. The rooftop views were a plus. From our seats, we could see the water, which immediately caught my attention. While there are homes visible below, my eyes naturally gravitated toward the scenic waterfront views. The drinks were delicious, we opted for a Summers drink. The empanadas were tasty, especially the chicken, the beef was decent. Combined with great service and affordable prices, it made for an enjoyable experience. We will definitely be back!

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    YNK - Inside

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    4.4(190 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Very cute little speakeasy inside the Marriott hotel, the staff was very friendly and accommodating…read moreupon arrival. The drink menu had a lot of unique cocktails on it which I thought was pretty cool. I went for this cocktail called the purple pancake and it ended up being delicious. My boyfriend ordered a pickled margarita which he liked. I was very happy with the lobster roll I ordered it was divine. Overall I would come back, I enjoyed my time here. Cocktails are about $20 each.

    Stopped by for a quick nightcap and ended up having a great time…read more Food: When you're at YNK, you can order off the Floe Lounge menu for food which is nice. My friend and I both got the autumn salad: mine with a crab cake, hers with steak. Another friend ordered the steak and fries. My salad was fantastic, and the crab cake (both as a topping and as a starter) was a hit across the table. Everyone was happy with their food. Cocktails: The current theme is classic cocktails, and the space definitely leans into that old school martini bar vibe, very classy. Drinks were solid. I ordered the mango cocktail (can't remember the name) and it was a little on the sweet side, but not overly so. Still enjoyable. Service: This is really why I'm writing the update. Erica was our server and she was AWESOME. She noticed my friend's steak was overcooked and immediately replaced it even though he said he'd eat it because he was starving. That kind of attention and care is rare. Someone please give her a raise. Parking: They validate if you park in the Marriott lot Vibe: For a Thursday night, it was surprisingly busy in the lounge, in a good way. Tons of people out and about adding to that chill, lively Thursday evening energy. I loved the blue glow from the outdoor fire pits. Next time, I'm definitely taking my YNK drink outside for a few sips.

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