Restaurants in Dana Point

“This place has a great vibe, wonderful people, awesome customer service and the food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend any of the pizzas and the meatballs! You won’t be disappointed!”

“This has become my favorite spot in Dana Point since I moved back a few years ago. Amazing food & juices. Customer service is fantastic with lots of smiles. Thanks Vibe❤️”

“friendly fast service awesome selection of foods. Very good food it's fresh and delicious”

“Great food, service and atmosphere.”

“Eggplant Reuben wins!”

“This is a stellar restaurant with a great family-owned vibe. Chef Rob is brilliant and the apps, entrees, and desserts are all exquisite. His creativity that he lets loose in his Flight Club events is unparalleled. They have extra-friendly staff and elite customer service. And the fine dining experience comes with a fair price and an amazing value. Check it out and meet the Chef, you won’t be disappointed.”

“We tried 3 different pizza’s and 2 salads. Food was amazing!! Great location & atmosphere. The only red flag was when one of the wait staff sneezed twice into her hands and never went to wash her hands. We were there for at least another 45 minutes and she never left the area. So, very happy she didn’t touch our food! We definitely would have talked to a manger if she had. They may need to revisit their food handling protocols!”

“I recently had dinner at Bourbon Steak in the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, and it was excellent. The food was cooked to perfection, with every dish hitting the mark. Whether you're into steak or something else, the menu has great options, and everything I tried was spot on.

The service was top-notch, with staff who were friendly and really knew their stuff. Plus, the wine list is fantastic—there’s something for everyone and plenty of great pairings.

If you’re in the area or staying at the hotel, I highly recommend Bourbon Steak. It’s definitely worth a visit for a great meal and a great experience.”

“Rafael the bartender was very gracious to surprise is with this delicious dessert for our anniversary. He made us a delicious liquor, coffe drink called Callejito yummy. The appetizers were tasty. We had the octopus in lentil curry sauce and the grilled artichoke. Very tasty. We will be back in 2 week.”

“There was 8 of us who came here for a dinner with friends. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was amazing. The pasta was so good and fresh, the ribeye delicious, and the tiramisu was spectacular. Highly recommend this place !!”

“Great atmosphere with great service. Loved how an entire team look out for you from the greeting to the end.”

“Folks that work here gave random strangers with camera's Water. That was an amazingly refreshing thing to do! This is a business i would support any day! Thanks for your hospitality!”

“Flippin Pizza beyond blew away my expectations. The pizza was amazing such yummy NY style pizza and my two toddlers had a blast. They were able to make their own individual pizzas. Bailey, the team member was so kind, friendly and patient with my kids. He added to the experience. It truly makes a huge difference when an establishment has great team members and he was amazing! We loved the atmosphere casual, NY style and family oriented. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend the pizza and an activity to do with your littles!”

“I was immensely grateful to step into a stunning restaurant that exuded elegance, with an impeccable standard of service provided by the professional waitstaff. The warm welcome from the owner at Homeslice Dana Point was truly heartwarming, setting the tone for a memorable evening. As I perused the menu, I was pleasantly surprised by the affordability of the exquisite cuisine. Every bite felt like a culinary journey through Europe, and the ambiance was akin to a cozy evening abroad, with fellow diners basking in the joy of a Saturday night well spent.Thank you .Fahim Fazli”

“This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is incredible, the service is amazing, and we love the live piano music. There are so many restaurants in the area to choose from, but we find ourselves always choosing Luxe.”

“I stayed at the Monarch for a business meeting. The property and resort is absolutely outstanding. From the friendliness of the staff to the condition of the property, my experience was superior. I will definitely return!”

“Absolutely amazing meal. Phenomenal handmade pasta and hangar steak! The service was great. Emily our server was so kind and gracious. Thank you Giana Bakery & Provisions for helping us kick o our week in beautiful Dana’s Point!”

“Not many people in when killed 45 min and sampled about 5 or 6 beers. Ended up going to Seek/Goal in SD the following day based on the beertenders recs. Thanks dude!”

“Can't say enough good things about this restaurant, hotel, and property! The best thing about this restaurant is the service! The servers and the managers were so attentive to our every need. The music was fantastic and the view can't be beat. We ordered cocktails, which were delicious, some oysters, which were very fresh and salmon and lobster Bucatini entrées, which we thought were very tasty and well seasoned. We will definitely be back!”

“Great ambiance, pets are welcome, super staff & eats! Lots of compliments check them out!”

“Beach harbor Pizza has the most courteous, friendly, and respectable staff. The staff makes the experience great and the pizza makes the experience even better! don't pass this place up it is the best in town and has the best prices! definitely my go to!”

“Best sushi I have ever had”

“We had a wonderful lunch at Monarch Bay Beach Club. The service was attentive and friendly, relaxing atmosphere with stunning views. The food was excellent. As hotel guests, we felt this was the perfect spot for brunch or lunch – ideal for soaking in the beautiful scenery and great weather.”

“2024.11
The ordering process at Poke is always complicated, but this one was easy to understand. The taste is usually delicious. It goes well with cabbage. The staff was kind and friendly.”

“The food was amazing, though the service was slow and the ambiance could be better. Despite these drawbacks, the flavorful and tasty dishes make it worth a visit. Overall, I would still recommend it.”

“Love this place after a paddle around Dana harbor. The Doheny omelet is my go to, and they make great Bloody Mary’s.”

“As a visitor to the area it was the best smoothie I’ve ever had! Staff was super friendly and helpful with selection! Cant wait to go back!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegan/vegetarian options galore!”

“The service at Thai This is beyond compare, every employee there is friendly, helpful, and helps to create a great experience whether eating in to-go. We walked in to order to-go food and they seated us and brought us bottled water, again, service beyond compare. Now to the food, the Crispy Noodles (#1) are to die for...makes a great dessert. The Nutty Noodles chicken (#54) were great, and the Kiss Me Not garlic pork was so flavorful. They also included some tempura vegetables which were super yummy. So if you're looking for yummy food, at a great price, and with incredible service, Thai This should be your next dinner night out.”

“The band was awesome! They had a great selection of beer! We got to breweries often and for the most part the menus are mainly IPA’s. They has IPA’s, but they also had a good variety to choose from. The brown was tasty.”

“Great food and service. Eat there 1 time a week”

“Great service, Jack was super welcoming and made sure we were enjoying the time there.”

“I love coming here for brunch with my boyfriend. We've been coming here for a year now. I love their Cambridge Eggs Benedict with Norwegian smoked salmon, red onions and capers with a side of house salad. Their house salad is to die for made with dates, candied pecans, mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette. Yum!! The East Coast Eggs Benedict is pretty good too. And the original Eggs Benny!!! My boyfriend likes ordering the El Capitan, that's good also. The price is reasonable. Their mini desserts are heavenly, the chocolate buttercream is drool worthy. I like my meals with their iced tea.
I love the service and atmosphere there too. I love sitting outside on a nice breezy day breathing in the ocean air!!”

“Wonderful food great service, and amazing vibe and the singer…omg I have no words how to express how much I love the singer in the pianist, I had a wonderful time”

“Our Bar Server Hue was simply AMAZING!!! He made us a Great Tequila Espresso martini, followed by a Reposado tequila lemon drop martini ?. It was literally the best I’ve ever had. Thank you Ritz for raising my bar.”

“I’ve never had a bad meal at the Craft House. Every single thing I’ve ordered was delicious. Kate & Nate are the very best and make dining there so fun!!! I could eat there every day!!!!”

“Best Place in Dana Point best margaritas”

“Delicious and fine food, stunning scenery, exceptional personnel. Absolutely recommended!”

“Harpoon Henry's has been a harbor staple for decades. Consistently good food, friendly people, great view. Large bar and lounge area... great for watching sports.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible”

“Sooooo fabulous!! Been coming here since the 90’s!!!”

“Excelente la comida de primera calidad”

“Al Fresco Dining at Aveo Table + Bar located at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. Loved the 7 Curry Pancake and Local Fisherman's Halibut. They need to bring those Apple Fritter donuts on the menu!”

“The best Italian food in Orange County. Happy hour is great! Best Casanova’s martinis.”

“The food? IMPECCABLE. I went with a large group of friends and we decided to try just about everything, sharing around the table. Yum! Best. Idea. Ever. The Ambiance was just as we had hoped - ideal for us to comfortably hang out and yap a bit. It was a perfectly fun and inviting atmosphere. The service? AMAZING. We had Mikey as our server. He was so fun, so attentive, so friendly. You'd think he was just one of our group. He made us feel welcome and watched over. I can't wait to come back to Salt Creek! And, Yes! We are asking for Mikey! So should you!”

“Great foods and service!!”

“The cherry chocolate flavor was really good and the server was very kind explaining the limited edition flavor (cookie monster).I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area.”

“Suchi chef Kevin made a beautiful artistic flower for my granddaughter -it was a beautifully cut flower made out of a cucumber to compliment her Suchi dish !
I appreciate the delicious Suchi and beautiful service !
Thank you Kevin for putting a smile on our faces !”

“Super shop right over the beach. Fast service, good food and drinks.

Parking: Parking is on top of the hill and you have to walk down to the beach or take their pay shuttle every 15 minutes.

Kid-friendliness: It's a beach place. Enough said

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access”

“I don’t really live in the area but was craving some fish and this spot sounded real chill. Turns out it was more than chill, it was fantastic! Atmosphere was comfy and the man taking my order was nice. Food was 10/10 satisfied my craving for sure and would def come back again to eat if I come by here.”

“Great deli in Dana Point, always good!”

“Food is excellent, pool games are legit. Good times by all”

“This is a wonderful relaxing spot to enjoy good food, beer and wine, kick back around a firepit and watch the beach go by! Live music started just last night and going through the fall, TBA. See you on the sand!”

“Burger and zucchini fries were awesome. Burger was dressed fresh and zucchini fries piping hot and crisp. Prompting for a tip for a drive-thru Burger struck me cringy tbh though.”

“I don’t normally love breakfast places, but this restaurant served incredible food. My spicy chicken waffle was extremely flavorful, and the waffle was perfectly cooked. Note that it was not very spicy, but the good flavors made me forget that. Other people in my party had the pancakes and normal katsu and waffles. Everyone agreed the food was delicious. We even had to go back a second time on our short vacation! We will definitely come back next time we are in town.”

“I highly recommend this place. I love the atmosphere and the hospitality is awesome. We had a great time yesterday. I would go back over and over again. They have such large menu options.”

“Subway sandwiches always usually pretty good cuz they're standardized Nationwide. I eat there because of the deals that they have and it's fast and quick and easy”

“The best food great Service clean restaurant always fast”

“I absolutely love this restaurant. The customer service is above and behind. The street tacos are my favorite. It melts in your mouth so good. We have had many things off their menu. Nothing disappoints. The selection is huge and everything you could order will be the best. Enjoy you will certainly be back.”

“we visited from the UK & we had an amazing time. the food was great & the live band was brilliant. your staff were very friendly also”

“En bons français en vacances à l’étranger, nous avions envie d’un petit déjeuner comme à la maison. Moulin est parfait pour cela: des pâtisseries françaises fraîches, du bon café, et de bonnes crêpes réalisées minute. Le service est impeccable, mention spéciale à Maureen pour son accueil et son sourire. Un petit coin de France en Californie, allez-y sans hésiter!”

“Mendi and her staff were amazing today! First time stopping in and they walked me through the menu and specials they had going. The sandwich was amazing and the smoothie was so good, you could tell it was made with fresh organic ingredients. The moment you walk in you can tell the place is clean and the well taken care of. Loved it and will be back!”

“This is the cleanest Carl's Jr I have visited. He manager and staff are friendly and keep a beautiful dining room with excellent food. It is also worth driving to see the Christmas decorations each year. He does a wonderful job.”

“Friendly staff”

“The recent remodel done here is great work. really makes the lobby look good”

“Very warm and friendly service, engaged in a chat based on my coffee thermo that I got from my travel while getting my seasonal drink fix.This location is difficult to get into if you're north-bound on PCH (-1 star), but when you need your coffee, your will to get into this Starbuck can be strong.There is a drive through, but I parked to take a break from driving. There are less than 10 spots with 2 ♿️ spaces,I think (can see one from my photo).Will return, especially if I'm going south-bound on PCH. Enjoy!”

“My service has never been so fast, and a fast food place has never had such a happy environment. the worker were clearly happy and our cashier Kathy V. was INCREDIBLE! She deserves a host/waiter position seriously! her conversation skills and extraverted attitude are on the spot! Shout to her constant freindly, entertaining, and kind personality!”

“America's favorite place to poop”

“Best in class. Green bean fries are the bomb!”

“For some reason this particular location can never get my order correct. Since it is the only store close to my home, I'm somewhat forced to order from here. I'm getting tired of having to go into store to place order when the app should save me time”

“Many choices of dessert here. Italian ice, custard, ice cream, etc. We came for the custard and got the vanilla/chocolate swirl on a cone. It was smooth, creamy and took care of the sweet tooth craving. Only wish there was more seating. There were two tables closer to the supermarket. Long line and consistent but it moved fast.

Parking: Parking is in the shopping center.”

“I had a light breakfast and needed a little something to hold me over so I went in to see what they had in their pastry display, when I remembered they had food here I looked at the menu and was pleasantly surprised to see they had Tripas as an option for their Tacos!! Yum!!! The portion was more than what I wanted as a holdover, but can you ever truly complain about that?!? Also got an Apple Fritter and that was fluffy and flavorful, I’ll be back to try some more things in the future!!!”

“Fantastic coffee! Would definitely recommend.”

“I like stopping there on bike rides”

“I live the avocado salad and they are generous with their scoops of the spicy tuna!!”

“Every time I’ve come to this location I’ve had a great experience; the store is very clean, quiet, and accessible to customers. I’ve ordered online a few times and my order has been ready for pickup when I’ve arrived. My order has been accurate each time and tasted how I wanted it to; I’m a spicy Italian fan. The workers I’ve interacted with have been friendly and helpful so I’ll definitely come back again.”

“Great place to play and party.”

“Nice place to go to see a football game or a sport game. It’s a sports bar and it also has ocean view and they have pretty good food and a lot of people go there so if you’re looking to be in a social environment, this is the place to go in Dana point.”

“Excellent food at reasonable prices. Service was fast and friendly. Small restarant.

Parking: Parking behind the restaraunt in "the row". Take the side street up the hill from the restaraunt and then turn left into "the row". drive to far end of parking area for the shortest walk. Take the stairs at the end of the parking area down to street level, take the sidewalk to the left, and the restaraunt is close on the left.”

“First time in 20 years, our Chefs Special was missing ingredients!! Still tasted good.”

“We always try to find the best donuts when on vacation. Primi’s donuts did not disappoint. Traditional favorites. Fresh and delicious.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access”

“Awesome food and great service. You must check it out.”

“Fantastic coffee! Would definitely recommend.”

“I have been getting crumble for a while they have excellent flavors and all works and so kind and helpful.

Kid-friendliness: all the flavors are delicious and many are sponsored by kid friendly candys.”

“Great treats! Nice staff. Super specials.”

“The best Italian food in Orange County. Happy hour is great! Best Casanova’s martinis.”

“I am not a vegan but I must say that this restaurant is the best food I have had in a long time. The service was great and the ambience very nice. The food amazing !!!”

“I was immensely grateful to step into a stunning restaurant that exuded elegance, with an impeccable standard of service provided by the professional waitstaff. The warm welcome from the owner at Homeslice Dana Point was truly heartwarming, setting the tone for a memorable evening. As I perused the menu, I was pleasantly surprised by the affordability of the exquisite cuisine. Every bite felt like a culinary journey through Europe, and the ambiance was akin to a cozy evening abroad, with fellow diners basking in the joy of a Saturday night well spent.Thank you .Fahim Fazli”

“Great foods and service!!”

“Delicious and fine food, stunning scenery, exceptional personnel. Absolutely recommended!”

“Harpoon Henry's has been a harbor staple for decades. Consistently good food, friendly people, great view. Large bar and lounge area... great for watching sports.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible”

“Sooooo fabulous!! Been coming here since the 90’s!!!”

“friendly fast service awesome selection of foods. Very good food it's fresh and delicious”

“Super shop right over the beach. Fast service, good food and drinks.

Parking: Parking is on top of the hill and you have to walk down to the beach or take their pay shuttle every 15 minutes.

Kid-friendliness: It's a beach place. Enough said

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access”

“The food? IMPECCABLE. I went with a large group of friends and we decided to try just about everything, sharing around the table. Yum! Best. Idea. Ever. The Ambiance was just as we had hoped - ideal for us to comfortably hang out and yap a bit. It was a perfectly fun and inviting atmosphere. The service? AMAZING. We had Mikey as our server. He was so fun, so attentive, so friendly. You'd think he was just one of our group. He made us feel welcome and watched over. I can't wait to come back to Salt Creek! And, Yes! We are asking for Mikey! So should you!”

“This has become my favorite spot in Dana Point since I moved back a few years ago. Amazing food & juices. Customer service is fantastic with lots of smiles. Thanks Vibe❤️”

“Excelente la comida de primera calidad”

“nice breakfast this morning, always enjoy HH Cafe when we visit.”

“I absolutely love this restaurant. The customer service is above and behind. The street tacos are my favorite. It melts in your mouth so good. We have had many things off their menu. Nothing disappoints. The selection is huge and everything you could order will be the best. Enjoy you will certainly be back.”

“Great place for lunch or dinner. Has been one of my favorite Chinese food spots for over 20 yrs. My favorite dish is the garlic fried chicken, extra spicy.

Parking: Parking lot fills easily when restaurant is very busy.”

“I love coming here for brunch with my boyfriend. We've been coming here for a year now. I love their Cambridge Eggs Benedict with Norwegian smoked salmon, red onions and capers with a side of house salad. Their house salad is to die for made with dates, candied pecans, mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette. Yum!! The East Coast Eggs Benedict is pretty good too. And the original Eggs Benny!!! My boyfriend likes ordering the El Capitan, that's good also. The price is reasonable. Their mini desserts are heavenly, the chocolate buttercream is drool worthy. I like my meals with their iced tea.
I love the service and atmosphere there too. I love sitting outside on a nice breezy day breathing in the ocean air!!”

“2024.11
The ordering process at Poke is always complicated, but this one was easy to understand. The taste is usually delicious. It goes well with cabbage. The staff was kind and friendly.”

“Karen was so cute with us”