Best Lunch Restaurants in Dana Point / Monarch Beach

55 restaurants available nearby

1. Truly Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(379)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 100 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.

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2. Jack's Restaurant/Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1079)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 19 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.

3. Coastal Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(4914)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 99 times today

Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design. Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

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4. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6

Exceptional(2482)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 27 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.

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5. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8

Exceptional(2757)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 62 times today

Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

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6. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1494)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 17 times today

OPEN FOR DINING INDOORS AND ON OUR WATERFRONT OUTDOOR PATIO Join us dockside for dining with sweeping Harbor views; for a weekend breakfast, or lunch/dinner daily... in the evenings we have patio heaters to keep you warm!Harpoon Henrys Seafood Restaurant is proud to offer a spectacular waterfront view, fresh seafood, and the latest in California Beach Cuisine. We offer our guests harbor views from our dining room and our outdoor waterfront patio. For 46 years, we have provided the best in service, ambiance, and cuisine. We have been winners of awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association”, a finalist for Dining Excellence from both the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and the County of Orange, and our wine list has been awarded a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.”

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7. Wind & Sea Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1863)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 26 times today

The Wind & Sea Restaurant is located on the water in the Dana Point Harbor. With water on three sides, every table has a spectacular view. We serve fresh fish selections daily as well as Lobster tail, shrimp, steaks, and vegetarian dishes.Monday through Friday (not available Holidays and Special occasions) we have Hawaiian Happy Hour from 4:00 to 7:00 featuring our world famous Mai Tai's as well as draft beer, wine and food specials. Big screen TV's, keep the lounge exciting at all times. The waterfront open-air patio serves the full menu and is heated at night, perfect for an order of nachos and a margarita or a full dinner under the stars. Private banquet facilities accommodate 20 to 75.

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8. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(340)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 27 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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9. Starfish Laguna Beach

4.8

Exceptional(2217)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Laguna Beach

Booked 48 times today

Thank you for thinking of Starfish Laguna! Indoor & Patio Dining are available! Reservations are strongly encouraged, and available via phone at 949.715.9200.Lunch: Daily from 11a - 3pOpium Hour: Everyday 3p - 6p (dine-in only)Dinner: Daily from 3p - 9pWe offer our full menu for takeout and delivery, with delivery offered in partnership with Doordash or through our website. To place a pickup order, please call 949.715.8205. We look forward to seeing you soon!

10. Harvest

4.7

Exceptional(2437)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 42 times today

Our restaurant, bar and private dining room celebrate the storied history of California's organic farming, brewing, and oenology. Outdoor patio seating unveils stunning Aliso Canyon and golf course views. As an homage to the original homesteaders, fresh-made food and drink are a focus throughout your dining experience, with many ingredients harvested on property. What we don't grow here is thoughtfully sourced.Kyle St. John is the Executive Chef bringing his passion of farm-to-table cooking and fresh, locally-sourced cuisine. The menu changes with each season, integrating fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables grown and gathered from our own half-acre Harvest Farm. The new bar is a haven of sociability, featuring an innovative handcrafted cocktail menu, enticing wine list and 18 craft beers on tap—all for sipping along with earnest conversation.The Harvest team shares their masterfully creative and intensely local take on California coastal cuisine designed with food-lovers in mind.

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MollieR
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such delicious pizza (we ordered 3 different kinds)! They were all so good! The design was really lovely, the service was great. We will definitely go again!
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Truly PizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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Melissa
Las Vegas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Waitress was a little confused and initially brought the wrong tea. She was apologetic and may have been new. My only complaint is there was a small dog at the table near us that was barking off and on. Felt they should have been asked to take the dog out of it couldn’t behave or stop barking. Luckily it was towards the end of our time there but feel bad for others who just got there. Other than that had a great time and enjoyed the food.
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The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Bill
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It is no surprise that Jack's is still going strong after all these years...attentive service, good food and ambience, and Jack is quite the statesman and orchestrator of it all.
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Jack's Restaurant/BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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susanVIP
Orange County •360 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great meal. We shared a great Caesar salad and the infamous double cut pork chop with fig glaze. Awesome!
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Coastal KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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Dianne
Los Angeles •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Raya never disappoints.....The window view, the service, Joel the waiter and all the table waitstaff are outstanding at their profession. The enchiladas stuffed with seafood, the Caesar salad and the cappuccino accompanied by warm churros and pumpkin ice cream leave a palate that urges me to make my Valentine reservations. Yum!
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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.6

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. Truly Pizza

2. Jack's Restaurant/Bar

3. Coastal Kitchen

4. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

5. The Tea House on Los Rios

6. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

7. Wind & Sea Restaurant

8. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

9. Starfish Laguna Beach

10. Harvest

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