21 Best Seafood Restaurants in Dana Point

“Great brunch in such a beautiful setting. Our kids and grandkids had such a fun time with all the activities out on the big grass lawn overlooking the ocean. They all want to do this every year now. What a great way to celebrate Mother's Day!“

“Bellisimo! Food, service and ambiance were all stellar!“

“If you haven't been to the Waldorf Astoria during the holidays, you really have to go and experience. We decided to have cocktails and nibbles right by the fireplace at 33 north . we had the entire sofa to ourselves and the fireplace right at our backs the staff our waiter was so kind and so friendly and so attentive.. we enjoyed the grilled Caesar salad and the braised short rib quesadilla. Delicious.!!! This is a pricey place to have a cocktail and nibbles, however, I will say it is worth it especially during the holidays. It's really delightful. We got there early to walk around the property and just take all of the holiday joy. This is one of our go to places.“

“Great food, service and atmosphere.“

“As always, the service was great and the food was excellent. Jack's has a very broad menu, and it's nearly impossible to choose a dish you won't want to order again and again. And Jack oversees every aspect of his restaurant, which guarantees everything works as it should and every diner will be happy.“

“One of the best dinners I have ever had. The service, environment, and food are next to none. It was so relaxing time seemed to move by more quickly than normal. We had the pleasure of trying so many of their dishes with the party we were there with that it was impossible to pick a single favorite. Being able to walk on the beach prior to dinner and then enjoy drinks and amazing food while watching the sun set was a treat. I highly recommend coming here. Great for family, business, or a date.“

“A rare, true beach bar in California. One of the best gems on the coast, everybody, there is so cheerful and very polite. Drinks and food are wonderful . Views are stunning -best service by far-Complete with surf music and right off the sand. Watch, surfers and dolphins and occasional whales while drinking your favorite cocktail, does it get any better?“

“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.“

“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.“

“(Via Eat the World Los Angeles) - As old as travel itself is the simple problem of going to (and more so returning from) Hawai’i, and the fact that your life does not have access to many of the things you were exposed to while visiting. Putting aside the concepts of a way of life that has aloha and ohana, even the simple pleasures of fresh raw fish are not quite the same. Local grocery store chains in Honolulu have rows of freshly prepared options that hit hard, but go to seafood specialists and your life changes forever.Kawamata understands this somehow better than other places in Southern California, and seems to have a direct connection to the sea. Its location at the south end of Orange County pretty much eliminates it from Los Angeles media lists, but the constant lines show an affection for the business that is completely local.“

“We love this place! The ambiance is so great. It’s the cutest patio and is shaded so always cooler than the surrounding area. The host Emily did an amazing job finding us a table and then making sure no one else grabbed our table. The price point for the quality of food is unbeatable. It is all delicious and freshly made. We had a scramble and the California Benedict. We also tried the French toast and the pastry basket. The savory dishes were awesome. The French toast was so delicious and the pastry basket came with a cinnamon roll, a strawberry cream cheese croissant and two muffins of choice. All was delicious. Definitely recommend this place for a quiet meal.“

“As is always the case, Raya remains one of the best restaurant experiences in Orange County, if not the whole of Southern California. The food was exemplary, the service from Dean our server was unmatched and of course the views were (as always) breathtaking. We saw two pods of dolphins and one whale passing by all in the course of our dinner and dessert. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a top-level dining experience.“

“We dined on the patio. Our server, Jake was terrific! He made sure we had everything we needed and checked back with us over the course of our meal. The fish and chips was the best I have ever had. This will now become a “go to” for our family and when we have visitors.“

“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!!!!“

“I haven't been to Lupe's in a few months - and I was surprised by the changes inside! New comfortable booths, laminated menus, and more drink options. The food came out quickly and was delicious as always, I got the carnitas taco and carne asada. My tamarind margarita was a perfect balance of tamarind and tequila, and the side of guac and chips hit perfectly. I'll be back again!“

“Danny was our waiter. He was excellent and the food was fabulous.“

“Very surprised when we went there. We happen to be just driving in the neighborhood waiting to go to an event but we were hungry and we came across this place and it was absolutely the best. The service from our wages was fantastic. Great variety of food to choose from. Prices are pretty high but sometimes you have to pay to play.“

“Awesome. Colorful. Quick. Clean. A+++.“

“A perfect and quiet location for a Mother’s Day brunch or dinner.“

“Been eating at Jon's just about as long as it's been open. Had the Alaskan Halibut today. It was superb! Very casual, nothing fancy, but you can buy better seafood anywhere around. I often take some smoked salmon home. I'm a regular and plan on staying that way.“

“Great foods and service!!“