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SideDoor, Corona Del Mar, CA

SideDoor

4.7
4.7
482 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Three generations of the Frank family found new inspiration in England’s growing gastropub movement.
In 2009, they refurbished, restyled and re-opened the traditional British pub at Five Crowns as Corona del Mar’s first and only English-style gastropub, SideDoor.

SideDoor is a separate operation within Five Crowns. Enter on Poppy Street under the big red key and find a comfortable and convivial atmosphere. Cozy up to one of the charming fireplaces. The focus at SideDoor is on seasonal small plates portioned for sharing, cheese and charcuterie prepared by a chef on duty at the new charcuterie station and a selection of world-class spirits. A wide range of wines and craft beers in a variety of sizes and pours are constantly updated with new offerings for the curious to explore. With its warm, relaxed atmosphere, SideDoor, the casual neighborhood gastropub, will have its guests returning again and again.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Corona del Mar
  • Cross street
    Poppy St
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SideDoor offers a delightful English pub atmosphere paired with "amazing" charcuterie boards and "fantastic" service. Known for its prime rib and cozy ambiance, it's perfect for a relaxed outing. While some items like tacos may fall short, the overall dining experience is "always exceptional." A must-visit in CDM!

482 Reviews
  1. Ed

    VIP

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time as always! The special menu was excellent and the service was great! We’ll be back!

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  2. Joel

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prime rib sandwich is delicious and best value. My wife and I tried multiple cocktails Ans you can’t go wrong with any of them!

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  3. Tressa

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We eat here probably weekly. I wish that they had said that the side door wasn't having their usual. One person in our party only eats chicken and it didn't have it because it slows down the kitchen during the Christmas season. Just a little communication would've made this a better experience because we could've made another choice.
    SideDoorResponded 1 day ago
    Tressa, your loyalty and frequent visits mean a lot to us. We understand the importance of clear communication, especially regarding menu changes. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to offer you a seamless experience during future visits!

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I actually LOVE Side Door! Its a fun casual but classy vibe and the food and service is always great !

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  5. J

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed. As others have said, Side Door is only offering the Five Crowns menu for the holidays. The bar food menu was much better for variety and fitting the mood of Side Door. Plus, I went to Five Crowns the week prior and already had their traditional dinner menu. Additionally, as festive as the decor was intended, they completely missed the mark by playing 80s music instead of any holiday tunes. The whole experience was different than all the prior years.
    SideDoorResponded 6 days ago
    Sharing a memorable dining experience is important to us and it's concerning to see where we fell short. We hope you'll allow us an opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you.

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  6. NadineS

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love the ambiance and our server, Giselle, was amazing. We did not like the prefix menu this year and the limited ordering options was disappointing. We have always enjoyed their crab cakes crab cakes and recently we have been enjoying their hamburgers hamburgers, but we were definitely disappointed that we could not order either this time due to the extremely minimized menu.

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  7. Brandon

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time celebrating the holidays here. Will make it an annual tradition!

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  8. Suzanne

    VIP

    Orange County

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always special to celebrate our wedding anniversary at Side Door. We had the best prime rib and fixens. Yummy!
    SideDoorResponded on December 23, 2024
    Celebrating your wedding anniversary with us is always a joy, Suzanne. Thank you for your kind words about our prime rib. We look forward to your next visit!

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food great service wonderful dining experienceP
    SideDoorResponded on December 23, 2024
    Lisa, what a joy it is to read your review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the food, service, and overall dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Nick

    VIP

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I usually have an incredible experience at the Side Door, however this time the prime rib was not cooked to the temperature I requested. I like medium rare....and it was almost cooked to well done. Maybe it was because we were the last seating? With that said, I love the fact that the Side Door is open to 10:00 PM , except Friday and Saturday, when its open to 11:00 PM. I definitely go back, and make sure I am not the last seating.

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FAQs

SideDoor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 717-4322.

SideDoor is rated 4.7 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SideDoor

3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Poppy St
  • Neighborhood
    Corona del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self-Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matthew Luna
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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