The Restaurant at Laguna Cliffs

Got sick eating lobster ravioli

The Sunday Brunch at Lantern's Edge was amazing - from start to finish. The restaurant host, Christine, warmly welcomed us when we arrived. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant was coastal and the floor to ceiling windows filled the room with natural light. Our server, Miguel, provided top notch service throughout our meal. I opted in for the endless brunch option that had unlimited mimosas, regular breakfast items, and premium items (jumbo shrimp, crab legs, prime rib, and more) all for $65. We sat outside in the patio that had amazing ocean views accompanied by live entertainment. I noted on my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and Boran, sous chef from the kitchen came out and personally greeted us and wished my friend a happy birthday. Lantern's Edge is truly a hidden gem in Dana Point. I will 100% be coming back and let everyone know this is the place to be for great food, amazing service, and impeccable vibes!

Overall experience was good ... I would rate the food and drinks 8; Ihad the clams with the sourdough bread was delicious...

I ordered the scallops and when I started eating them they tasted like ammonia. This happens when scallops have gone bad. I informed my server that they served me spoiled scallops. They made me pay full price for the spoiled scallops and didn’t remove it from my bill. Good cocktails. The scallops were cooked well and would have been good if they had not spoiled already.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

My wife and I ate at Lantern's Edge for her birthday. We have gluten/dairy allergies and were very impressed the Chef actually visited our table to confirm everything would follow or dietary restrictions. She even added a special dessert to accommodate us and surprise my wife. The Branzino and Wagyu entrees were both cooked perfectly along with the octopus. All dishes were filled with flavor and well presented. The view and atmosphere was also perfect to enjoy the special occasion with my wife. We will absolutely be dining here again soon and are so pleased to have another nice option for dinner dates in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful setting with fire pits and ocean views. Our waiter was also very friendly and brought blankets, explained the menu and did his best to accommodate dietary restrictions. Unfortunately (like other reviews state) dinner did not meet our expectations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Located within the Marriott Sea Cliff hotel, this restaurant is a wonderful choice for both lunch and dinner.

Perched atop the cliffs of Lantern Bay Park, you can savor stunning views of the Dana Point coastline and beyond during the day.

The menu features an excellent selection of surf and turf dishes, with creative takes on classics like risotto and fish tacos. As a vegetarian, I found several delicious options that made for an enjoyable evening.

The addition of a live singer enhances the atmosphere. While it can get a bit busy, we opted to sit outside, where we appreciated the availability of blankets and patio heaters, making it perfect for enjoying a meal with the refreshing evening ocean breeze.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful view! We were there for Father's Day's brunch. We sat outside. Great experience They were super busy, but food and service made it worth the wait!

Really bad experience. Rude waitress. She started out rude then disappeared. We waited for our food for about an hour and one of the dishes was cold and undercooked.

Shared a Grilled Maitake mushroom appetizer which was interesting and tasteful. Cesar salad was classic and good, Beet salad was creative and delicious. Branzino was beautifully presented, tasty, but was only mildly warm. Seafood Orecchiette with black ink pasta stayed hot in the dish the entire time, was amazing! Side dish of Spiced Carrots lacked sufficient charcoal cream and ginger flavor and were noticeably under cooked.

BEST FOOD IN OC— former chef from the Ritz Incredible service with Jett Unbelievable patio view

For the price, this place was terrible. Great view, great Space, not busy, but bad service, insanely high prices for the the quality. And % 20 added gratuity automatically.

Went for a Mother's Day brunch. My wife loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susie and Christine V. were both very kind with their thoughtful accommodations. Susie recommended we use our breakfast vouchers to get our coffee upstairs while waiting for our table. And Christine V. made sure we had a great table with a view!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best dinner ever! Everyone was super kind, especially our waiter Jetf! So outstanding my husband and are going back 2 nights in a row! They made our honeymoon extra special, and the food is exceptionally delicious! Thank you!