Domenico's on the Lake

4.8

1190 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Orange County's newest upscale dining experience is now open on Lake Mission Viejo! Well known for our iconic location in Long Beach, Domenico’s was one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California and is famous for our legendary pizzas and amazing Italian and American inspired dishes. Domenico's on the Lake is an upscale take on our original location featuring new steak and seafood entrees, while still featuring the original recipes that have made us an institution in Southern California.

NOTE: OUR LAKESIDE PATIO HAS LIMITED SEATING AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BECAUSE THE DEMAND OFTEN EXCEEDS AVAILABILITY. PATIO SEATING REQUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO A WAIT.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 446-9205
Website
http://www.domenicosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.

Location
27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175
Neighborhood
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,190 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Great for scenic views
South Orange County
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Domenico's on the Lake offers a "charming" dining experience with breathtaking lake views. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," making it a must-visit for brunch or dinner. The outdoor patio and delightful dishes like burrata bruschetta and ground pepperoni pizza receive high praise, creating memorable moments for all.

1,190 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
Orange County
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner and a great bottle of wine. Made our celebration well worth it!!
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Jeff
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. They have the best people. It is a great experience every time we dine here!
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Robert
VIP
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both the food and service was outstanding. This is our favorite restaurant and we were celebrating our 36th anniversary overlooking the lake eating a wonderful meal. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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John
Orange County
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
As usual, the food was excellent. Service was very very slow. Normally not a problem. Not the fault of the server but the fault of the kitchen. Did have to wait for Our to go food to be boxed up and to get a check, but that was not a big deal.
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Teresa
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the holidays and the restaurant was busy. It’s so beautifully decorated, but the meals are always consistently prepared to perfect perfection love love love this restaurant.
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Nancy
VIP
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were fabulous! We had a terrific night at Domenico’s!
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Pam
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Patio was warm and fun.short ribs outstanding. Wine list great.
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Tami
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, greeted with smiles and perfect dining experience!
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Robert
New York City
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
"The food was absolutely incredible! I had the shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta and added a couple of lobster tails—just terrific. The gnocchi with chicken in Alfredo sauce was also fantastic, very flavorful! Service was top-notch, and the views of the lake were stunning. The wine list is very impressive. A truly memorable dining experience!"
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Gina
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience! Wait staff was top notch. Our waiter even recommended a superb bottle of wine that we all agreed was the perfect pick. Would highly recommend and look forward to returning.
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FAQs

Domenico's on the Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 446-9205.

Domenico's on the Lake is rated 4.8 stars by 1190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.domenicosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(949) 446-9205
Catering
For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
Private party facilities
Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.

Domenico's on the Lake

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 1,190 people are saying

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