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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8
4.8
4842 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 449-2822
  • Website
    https://www.coastalkitchendanapoint.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Grant
  • Location
    34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,842 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen in Dana Point is a local favorite, celebrated for its "amazing crab cakes" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the diverse menu featuring dishes like the prime rib sandwich, salmon tacos, and key lime pie. While the noise levels can be high, the quality of food and friendly service make it a "great dining experience."

4,842 Reviews

  1. Brooke

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coastal Kitchen never disappoints! The trout dip appetizer is a 10/10! So good. Halibut, Cioppino, Crab Cakes, delicious. Service was outstanding and the holiday lights in Dana Point were amazing. I refer clients and friends to Coastal Kitchen frequently, because I know the experience will be well received. Headed back to CK next week, and yes the trout dip will be ordered!

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  2. Crissie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a reservation for 2 for 8:00pm and waited 30 minutes to be seated. While we waited we watched 4 staff rearrange 2 tables like it was musical chairs and then they wanted to seat us in one of those tables right by the door. I refused to sit by the door and requested the booth by the bar that they were completely unaware of it being open. The previous party had left about 20 minutes prior and the table sat un-bussed until I pointed it out to them. We ordered the crab cakes, which were really good, but I won’t be returning due to the staff’s negligence!

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  3. Michael

    Orange County

    110 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed in our most recent experience at Coastal Kitchen. Seems they have gone to burn & turn dining experience. Was my wife's birthday & we were excited to have a great dining experience at Coastal & it just seemed like they could not get us in & out fast enough... Rushed to order, courses not well timed & had not cleared dinner plates when dessert was brought out & dropped on table - simply no room on small table... needless to say, it was not the night we were expecting & as the birthday dessert melted while they cleared the table, we were charged for b-day dessert! Hope this evening was an exception...

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  4. Kim

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated grandparents day together and the experience was perfection! Great food, people and service. Everyone loved their dish!

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  5. Donna

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lily was a great server. Her recommendations were excellent. We enjoyed our dinner!

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  6. Bobette

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent. Parking was a problem and the noise level was very high. There was a large party that may have contributed to the noise level so not sure if it is like that all the time.

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  7. John

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very fresh, portions were ample and service exceptional

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  8. Donny

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was outstanding. They are a very friendly staff and they were right on it. I love going there. 

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  9. Laina

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish food and great atmosphere! We’ll def be back!

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  10. Jerry

    Orange County

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous evening, the pork chop is over the top best ever along with the Hawaiian ribeye and thank God the Chiopino is back on the menu!! Special thanks to the Coastal Kitchen team!

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Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 4842 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today
Google Map for Coastal Kitchen

34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Grant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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