New American Restaurants near Dana Point, CA

“Great food, service and atmosphere.“

“We had a wonderful celebratory birthday dinner last night. The meal was outstanding and our server was the perfect balance of attentiveness and good humor. I had one of the evening's specials: grilled sea bass in beurre blanc—crispy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside. It was accompanied by perfectly prepared brocollini and potatoes. I couldn't resist the taramisu—always my favorite end to the meal. It was a delight!“

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

“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!!!!“

“Really good food and drinks, speedy service, and accommodating staff. Loved our breakfast here. The croissant breakfast sandwich was delicious, and we both had good matcha and mocha lattes. Wouldn’t definitely come back! VERY extensive menu.“

“I like stopping there on bike rides“

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

“We needed something quick while we were out and wanted something that would leave us feeling good - found Urban Plates and it exceeded what we were looking for! My grass-fed steak was tender and juicy, the mac n cheese was comforting and delicious, and the side of beets paired well with the goat cheese. My husband enjoyed his crispy chicken sandwich and fries. I love the variety of food offered at Urban Plates and knowing my body is getting high quality nutrients while enjoying something delicious!

They also offer a membership discount - worth it if you live nearby and frequent this place!“

“Súper recomendado muy sabroso 😋 y muy amables todos 💕🙏“

“We were visiting friends in San Clemente and had dinner at Vine Restaurant & Bar. The service was outstanding and the food was delish. Great experience“

“SARAH IS THE BEST IS THE WEST. after we got kick out of goodies. bc they thought our nevada id was fake (which btw turned out to be real bc we called the police and they scan it) sarah listened it our sob story even thought she didn’t have to. and everyone was so kind and accommodating. this place is a greatness for a chill vibe, if you’re looking to turn up. it’s not really the spot but to chill and drink and again have a chill cool night it’s totally fine. it would be cooler if they just offer a touch tunes to kinda set the vibe of the people
coming in. but again SARAH WAS THE BEST request her. <3“

“UPDATE: I have raised to 4 stars because the service has slowly improved over the last few months. Thank you for taking note of customer input and acting on it. As of now 11Aug22, solid service, good food. Taco Tuesday is great. I will continue my regular visits and hope to give 5 stars soon.Old: The last several times we have been to TJ's we have had no service. We are coming off the course hot and thirsty, we seat ourselves and no one comes by for 15-20 mins. No water, no welcome, nothing. If you can get served the food is solid. We have enjoyed breakfast here before and it was really good. When its 90 degrees and golfers are coming off a round on the course, offer them some water would ya? I HATE giving low reviews, but until this situation is fixed it will stay this way.Edit: The director of food and drink responded almost immediately so I raised my review by a star (From 2 to 3). I will go back sometime in the next couple weeks (Anonymously of course), if the problems have been resolved, I will edit this review further.“

“The food was amazing! Delicious focaccia with marinara to start, then amazing short rib ravioli, and finally a delicious Margherita pizza. The dough is excellent! Nice and thin- chewy edges full of light air bubbles! Excellent wine choices and our server was very helpful with her suggestions!“

“Fine dining, excellent service, amazing food“

“Ordered Meatball (full size) and pickle chips. Seasoning for the chips is house made. Seasoning looks heavy in the pic but it it nicely balanced and lite.
Their full size is two individually wrapped halves, which I like since I usually save half for later.
Will definitely stop by next time I'm in town and try another flavor of chips.“

“Loved their chocolate desert!“

“Stumbled across this absolutely gem! The live music really sets the tone for a great evening, and the outdoor seating with the heaters makes a great ambiance. The food was delicious, and reasonably priced for the experience. Highly recommend this place for an evening filled with good food and live music!“

“Ok, so first up it was a bit pricey. But holy cow the burgers were all amazing, the place was clean, staff was wonderful. If you want ridiculously tasty burgers and don't mind paying for it... I'll give this place 5/5 stars for sure.“

“There are many restaurants in this neck of the Orange County woods. However, Bloom stands head and shoulders above them all. The menu is chock full of unique dishes, the food is always delectable, and the service is top notch. We try other places thinking we'll find another place like Bloom...but there's no place like Bloom. Bloom offers a truly stellar dining experience. Thank you.“

“Had a wonderful evening out with my wife at Ironwood Cellars in Laguna Hills. We had reservations for 5:30 p.m. and arrived early. We were greeted by Joe, the manager on duty, who was very kind, professional, and welcoming. Art was our server and is amazingly gifted in customer service professionalism and overall people skills. Yes, showing the love. We started with tequilla drinks from the bar, and we each had a wedge salad. Joe sent us over a wonderful Agnolotti appetizer as well, which was more than kind. The ambiance was positive and upbeat, perfect for the evening. Sergio was also quite attentive in making sure our table was serviced properly. We ordered our entrees with my wife having the halibut dinner, and I had the famous giant meatball dish. Both meals were hot & tasty and presented well. We had a terrific time, and Art surprised us with a complimentary dessert 🍨 with berries. The restaurant is so nice and offers an outdoor patio and bar seating as well. The wine list is extensive, as are the craft beers. Highly recommended.“

“If you want a unique dining experience this is the place to go. The wait staff and servers they were all on point very attentive I never had to look around to look for anyone if I raised my head somebody was right at my table to find out what I needed or how they could serve me. Awesome awesome experience wonderful food. I will be back!“

“Each dish is spectacular. Love the calamari ….can be an appetizer to share or eat on your own with a salad. 230:Forest Avenue never disappoints!!!“

“It was fantastic! Amazing craft cocktails I've never had anything like before. Food was also fantastic. Local fish, local produce, how can you go wrong. Get the Tessie for a drink, amazing cocktail ?“

“Our first visit to Bushfire Kitchen was a great experience. My burger was delicious, and the Thai Bowl was really good as well. We also ordered the sweet potato fries, which were probably the best I’ve ever had — perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, which is hard to pull off since sweet potatoes can get mushy so easily. We’ll definitely be adding this spot into our regular restaurant rotation.“

“It was my first time here, and the food is delicious. Love the simple & quaint decor. Definitely will be back!“

“First and foremost, Trevor’s offers plenty of gluten-free options and actually uses a separate fryer for gluten free foods. With a family member recently diagnosed with celiac disease, this was a huge treat! He could actually order fried chicken without the concern of cross contamination. On another note, we went there on a Monday night with a party of five and had to wait about 15 to 20 minutes for a table when the restaurant was not very crowded at all. It wasn’t a big deal but you would think we would be able to be seated right away. Also inside the restaurant it was so cold. It would be nice to be able to dine without wearing a jacket, but that was not the case. Overall, it was delicious food and well worth the minor hiccups for the gluten-free accommodations.“

“I use to go to RH with my family in the 70's. Atmosphere always transported us to Hawaii. They were famous for BB ribs, drinks, unique salad (with mayo dressing) and even served a bowl of crudite' with celery, salami, etc. every meal. I didn't like the modern re model, however, NOW THIS RE BUILD iS so cool! Just like the 1970's but better!! Dim lit and Hawaiian music set the mood. I was really anxious to try the ribs again. The service was GREAT appetizer excellent but, ribs, BAD! They were not edible. Hard and chewy, like beef jerky. I was so disappointed and all of our party ordered and received the same. I may try again but won't order ribs!!!“

“Great service, great food!!👏“

“great NY vibe with good food“

“good service food it's so delicious 😋 atmosphere everything is incredible“

“Always great wine and food here!“

“Excellent everything!!!!!“

“Great wines and knowledgable plus friendly staff!“

“Fresh, tasty, great combination of flavors and options on both salads and sammies. The natural sodas are a nice touch. Gotta try a cookie!💛 Staff has been consistently courteous and responsive. I’ve been three times. I CRAVE their salads.“

“Obviously, the view speaks for itself and is stunning. That’s what drew us to the restaurant. We chose to do the tasting menu which exceeded our expectations. Patrick, our waiter, explained each course which is seasonally and expertly prepared by Chef Ron Fougeray who also came out and greeted us. The food is vibrant, exciting, and visually appealing. I also was pleasantly surprised that the tasting menu did not leave us hungry like other tasting menus have in the past. The portions were generous and satisfying. Can’t wait to come back next time we’re in California.“

“The Lumberyard located in beautiful downtown Laguna Beach is a great place to have lunch or dinner. There is a new $16 lunch menu and I decided to try the fish tacos. There was a choice between salmon or halibut for the tacos which included shredded cabbage with a pink cream sauce and a side of black bean and corn salad. I chose the halibut for my taco and it was cooked perfectly. It was a generous portion of fish in each of the tacos so it could easily be split with a friend. The service was excellent. Our orders were taken within about five minutes of sitting down and the food came out quickly after we ordered. I would recommend the Lumberyard if you are visiting Laguna Beach. You will need to have reservations during the Art Festivals or when there is a play at the Playhouse.“

“We had a business dinner at the Loft last night and sat outside on the terrace. The food was wonderful with beautiful presentations for everything. We especially liked the sea bass, the scallops, the citrus garden salad and the vegan version of the bolognese for our vegan guest. It was delicious! The service was incredible. The servers constantly anticipating our needs before we needed to ask for anything. It reminded me what it is like to dine at a very nice restaurant! Absolutely fantastic!“

“A newer brewer in town... yet supposedly started by a former brewmaster of a more established brewery...

Yet they're very quickly becoming one of my favorites in all of Southern California... I'll wholesale whatever I can for myself back to Mid-America whenever I'm in town...“

“Delicious 🥰familiale belle vague 🌊 beach 🏝️☀️“

“Wow! Super yum to say the least. It’s always great when the new local restaurant hits it out of the park! My wife & I started with the bacon & meatballs appetizer. She then had the fried green tomatoes & French onion soup while I had the ribeye. Delicious!“

“The atmosphere is a wonderful and relaxing change from the high tech look of too many restaurants today. It's softly lit and comforting. The food is excellent. The branzino was cooked perfectly, the side dish of french lentils was a treat and the apple pie delicious. It's a treasure.“

“Breezy Experience #breezy #goodfood #filipinofusion #brunch #familybusiness“

“Very nice outdoor seating, great food, music. Nice place and close your o the surrounding neighborhoods!“

“Great music venue! We had a blast playing here Mother's Day for Kim and her outstanding team. Thanks, Barnoa!“

“I have been to the Sessions in Newport beach a few times and I love everything about the place, great food, great service, and the owner greeted me personally! I would 100% recommend this place for a great family meal!“

“Didn't look like much from the outside, but inside is very nice. The couples tables tho, are way too close together and so cluttered. There isn't enough room for your plate and drink.....but....food was delicious!

I had the halibut with mango salsa. OMG.... Delicious!! My bf had the shrimp n pasta. He said it was very good but the halibut was better. You absolutely need to try the beet salad. So many flavors. For dessert we had the lemon cheesecake. It was mouth watering.

Service was too rushed. I got my beet salad and 4 min later I received my dinner plate.

Even though there were a few hiccups, we did have a pleasant evening and we'll be back.“

“Googled a sports bar near me while in the Danny's parking lot. Mulligan's came up. My sister came from Del Mar my wife and I cane form Westminster. We kinda met in the middle. First walk in impression, dive bar. Pool tables, tvs and music. Bartender met us with a smile. Orders beers, wings ,mozzarella sticks, chicken wrap, ABC burger, and a BLT. Everything was simply perfect!!!!“

“Good place to go to eat, even if you are not a golfer.
First visit, we sat inside, but there is a large outdoor dining area.
I had the Western BBQ Bacon Burger. It was good, plenty of bacon and tasty BBQ sauce. We also had the Butter Toffee Cake for dessert, very good.
Table service was a little lacking, but wouldn’t keep me from a second visit.
Prices are reasonable.
Recommended.“

“Great food! Great vibe! Great time!“

“me and my boyfriend saw a sign for some cool cocktails and were drawn in. the avocado egg rolls are so good! the costumer service was very professional and welcoming. the star was the bison burger! so tender, just melts in your mouth & for only $16?! an absolute steal. would DEFINITELY recommend for a little date night or a night out with friends!“