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1. Jack's Restaurant/Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1073)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 19 times today
Jack's Restaurant/Bar is the go-to spot for special occasions. The reviews consistently rave about it being the 'favorite dining location for all occasions', especially for special events like birthdays and holidays. Its casual yet intimate atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious Italian & Seafood specialties make it an ideal choice for any celebration.
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2. Luxe Restaurant and Bar
4.8
Exceptional(620)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 7 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/
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3. Coastal Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(4903)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 109 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(2478)
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.
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5. Luciana's Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(3418)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 36 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.
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6. The Tea House on Los Rios
4.8
Exceptional(2740)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 60 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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7. Wind & Sea Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1858)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 21 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. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point
4.7
Exceptional(1488)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 30 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).
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9. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1492)
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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10. KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
4.6
Exceptional(172)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 7 times today
Join Chef Sanjay’s culinary journey from New Delhi to Dana Point and enjoy a contemporary approach to Indian regional specialties that places creative artistry, quality of ingredients, and respect for authentic flavors and ingredients at the forefront of cooking. KAHANI, which means "story" in Hindi, is open from Tuesday through Saturday; 5-9 p.m.

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  • Barbara
    San Diego •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    First time visiting Jack's for a birthday treat for lunch on a sunday afternoon. Service and greeting was excellent. The lunch prices and cocktail prices we're very reasonable and our food choices were delicious. Will definitely be back.
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    Jack's Restaurant/BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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    4.8
  • CassidyVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    Absolutely incredible lunch experience! We were sat at one of the tables by the window, and we had such a spectacular view of the iconic California coastline, with surfers enjoying the breaks of the Pacific Ocean and plenty of wildlife to be seen. Service was wonderful as well, very attentive but not overbearing. Our cocktails were delicious, as was our starter, the swordfish dip. We loved our entrees as well, the seafood enchilada + lobster chowder. We ended with the lemon cake and salted caramel ice cream. We absolutely loved our meal and are already making plans to go back.
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    RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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    4.6
  • RobinVIP
    San Diego •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    My husband and I visited Luciana at her B&B in Italy in 1995 and have always wanted to go to her restaurant in Dana Point. Fast forward 30 years and we went for dinner finally on 12/23/2024! Our experience was amazing. We loved the coziness of the restaurant. Our waiter, Francisco (sp?) was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Two of us had the Surf and Turf which was a filet minion and lobster for the unbelievable price of $50! The dish was plated beautifully and the steak cooked perfectly. All was excellent. The third diner with us had Lobster Ravioli and he was very pleased. Two of us had a nice red wine from Italy. The wine list is vast and many selections are priced reasonably. We ended with the Italian flourless chocolate cake. It was a fun and very enjoyable evening. We will be back and sooner than 30 years!
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    Luciana's RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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    4.6
  • NANCYVIP
    Orange County •68 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    Very happy I chose Coastal Kitchen to bring my son and his family for our Christmas celebration. They had never been here and raved about the food! Entrees ordered were the ahi salad, the ahi entree, pork chop (it was huge!), ribs, and my personal favorite, the salmon. All were delicious! And, of course, we had to order the key lime pie--better than Tommy Bahamas; the crust is amazing!
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    Coastal KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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    4.8
  • Tony
    Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 21, 2024
    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
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    4.8

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Dana Point/Monarch Beach in South Orange County offers a delightful array of restaurant options perfect for special occasions. The dining scene here is characterized by its upscale ambiance and a focus on providing exceptional service and gourmet cuisine, making it a prime destination for celebrating life's milestones. Each restaurant in this area prides itself on creating a memorable dining experience with beautiful settings, ranging from elegant interiors to stunning ocean views. Menus are diverse, featuring everything from sophisticated Italian dishes to fresh seafood, crafted to satisfy the discerning palate. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or any significant event, these establishments ensure a sophisticated and joyous celebration. The attention to detail and high-quality service provided by these restaurants consistently meet the expectations of guests looking for a special dining outing. This curated selection of restaurants in Dana Point/Monarch Beach truly catifies the needs of those seeking a unique and exquisite meal to mark important occasions.

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