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A photo of Truly Pizza restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(362)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 57 times today
Located in the heart of the Lantern District in Dana Point, Truly Pizza is an artisanal neighborhood pizzeria where friends and family can relax and enjoy the fellowship of sharing pizza - the world's greatest communal food. Our outdoor garden design, rooftop wine experience and nurturing service style promote a welcoming sense of community by offering friends and neighbors a casual dining environment filled with personal touch points every step of the way. *We are an outdoor restaurant with patio & rooftop dining only. We provide blankets and heaters for guests*Please note 20% gratuity is added for parties of 8 or larger.
A photo of Jack's Restaurant/Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1069)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 15 times today
Jack's Restaurant and Bar is an Italian restaurant located in Dana Point, California. The restaurant features a casual, family-friendly dining atmosphere and a full bar.Jack's Restaurant and Bar serves dinner seven days a week starting at 4pm. Jack's Restaurant and Bar offers a variety of Italian & Seafood Specialties, Free-Range Chicken, Roman Style Pizza, Vegan & Gluten-Free Menus, and Desserts. Private Dining Room available for groups up to 40. Catering Menus also available.
A photo of Luxe Restaurant and Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(616)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 8 times today
Luxe Restaurant & Martini Bar in Dana Point provides the perfect blended menu, featuring: seafood, steaks and classic Italian dishes. It has a large outdoor patio, rooms for private parties, and offers on and off-site catering.Please find our menus at: https://www.luxefinedining.com/
A photo of RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2460)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 25 times today
RAYA, a restaurant concept by Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors.
A photo of CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1483)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 17 times today
At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets. At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).
A photo of Luciana's Ristorante restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3409)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 22 times today
Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.
A photo of Salt Creek Grille Orange County restaurant
4.2
Awesome(316)
Price: Expensive
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 30 times today
Nestled along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Salt Creek Grille proudly returns to the Dana Point community under new ownership. Our newly remodeled interiors and stunning outdoor patio exude elegance and comfort for unparalleled ambiance, setting the perfect stage for savoring our enhanced menu that features a true, wood-fired American steakhouse with a California coastal twist.
A photo of The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2055)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach
Booked 25 times today
Located in the oceanfront resort, Montage Laguna Beach, The Loft features stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean – the perfect backdrop for enjoying market-fresh, creative American cuisine with friendly, informed, and professional service. Innovative signature dishes reflect California regional cuisine with strong influences from the Americas; other favorites also include roasted meats and seafood.
A photo of Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(415)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 32 times today
**We are walk in only for Brunch. Reservations & walk ins available for Dinner**Mayfield combines modern Californian cooking with flavors from the Levant region, an area spanning the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Made to be shared, our food is designed to be experienced and enjoyed together.Please include any humans, big or small, in your guest count so we can make sure we have enough space at the table for you all.
A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(333)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 21 times today
Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

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  • MaryVIP
    Los Angeles •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This is our go-to for a quiet dinner where we can spend quality time with our friends and family. The food is excellent and the service exceptional. Jack is always there to greet you. I cannot say enough good things about this place.
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    Jack's Restaurant/BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
    4.8
  • Jennifer
    Orange County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Such a good find! Excellent, quality food and cocktails. And bonus, they are committed to using tallow instead of seed oils! Huge win!
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    CRAFT HOUSE Dana PointPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
    4.7
  • Wicksell
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wow, what an incredible lunch experience at RAYA! First off, I have to rave about the service - everyone from the host to our servers made our first day at the Ritz Laguna so special. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, taking time to walk us through the menu and make great recommendations. You can tell they really care about making sure you have the best experience possible. The food was absolutely outstanding! We started with their guacamole with spicy crab which is a must-try - trust me, it's not your regular guac! The skirt steak was cooked perfectly and so flavorful, and those truffle fries on the side were addictively good. I went for the seafood enchiladas which were incredible, packed with fresh seafood. Even the kids' menu impressed us - my daughter loved her mac and cheese (and she's pretty picky!). The passion fruit mojitos were fantastic too - super refreshing and not too sweet. Perfect for a lunch with that amazing ocean view! The menu has tons of variety, and based on everything we tried, you really can't go wrong with whatever you choose. The staff's knowledge of every dish really helped us make great choices. We loved our lunch experience so much that we already booked dinner reservations for later this week! If you're staying at the Ritz or just in the area, definitely make RAYA a priority. The combination of incredible food, amazing service, and beautiful setting made it a highlight of our first day here. Worth every penny for such a special dining experience!
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    RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
    4.7
  • Tony
    Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Absolutely amazing food, we were a group of 5 and we shared meals, everything we ordered was fantastic, especially the house made lobster ravioli !! My only suggestion would be to have a more extensive wine list, the live music was fabulous, really added to the ambiance
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    Luxe Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
    4.8
  • Daniel
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food is excellent as always. Truly pizza may truly have the best pizza in OC if not SoCal. Service is great. All the servers are so nice and accommodating. The price point is also fairly decent. Cocktails are good, and the ambience is very cozy.
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    Truly PizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
    4.8
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