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- JJANETOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThis restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a beautiful and classy atmosphere. The views are simply stunning, adding to the overall elegant ambiance. But it's not just about the looks – the food is absolutely delicious and well worth the price. What's even more surprising is how affordable the prices are for such a high-quality dining experience. Our server, Tony, truly made our visit exceptional. He was amazing – friendly, communicative, and full of great energy and a positive attitude. He went above and beyond, offering to take our picture and even guiding us to the perfect spot for the best shot! I've never had a waiter do that before. His service was truly outstanding. This restaurant offers a complete package: beautiful setting, delicious food, reasonable prices, and top-notch service. I will definitely be going back!More infoChart House Restaurant - Dana PointPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Dana Point / Monarch Beach•4.4
- JJesseSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food was fantastic! Very fresh tasting. Great service! Ambience was perfect. Nice live piano music, not too loud. Restaurant is set up nice. Seating is spaced out nicely. Would highly recommend for a date night. Apparently they also have a daily happy hour…will have to come back to try?! Really liked the convenient parking structure that wasn’t overcrowded on a Saturday night.More infoLuxe Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach•4.8
- MMyOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThis place changed our pizza experience. I fear that no other pizza place will compare to it. We got the champion cheese and honestly best cheese pizza ever (probably why it won 1st place). I usually would eat the pizza crust but this one was flaky and amazing. The flaky salt on the crust was a great touch compared to other crust toppings out there. Definitely will come back to try the other pizzas on the menu.More infoTruly PizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dana Point / Monarch Beach•4.8
- JJuanOrlando / Central Florida East •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWent for the first time the other day after driving past it for over a year…..very nice spot with friendly staff. Food was excellent (trout dip highly recommend) and bartenders and servers were very polite. Would definitely recommend and will come back again.More infoCoastal KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPOrange County •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe always enjoy Jacks! Such a special treat. We’re are always treated like family, great service, fantastic food, intimate atmosphere. You just cant go wrong here.More infoJack's Restaurant/BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach•4.8
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Few places in the United States have views like Southern California, and Dana Point is one of the most impressive among them. The beautiful weather and the open ocean waves draw some of the most exciting people and the most innovative chefs to the area. Pacific Coast seafood is beyond compare in this area, and many places serve it simply and with a straightforward approach. Just add salt, oil and lemon, and the ocean will flavor the rest. The morning catch is that day's lunch. Another great product of the California coast is the fantastic produce that is fresh and the choice of the season. While the wonderful ocean views draw your eyes, let the taste of the Pacific draw your stomach.
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Healthy restaurants located in Dana Point / Monarch Beach include Coastal Kitchen, Chart House Restaurant - Dana Point and RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Dana Point / Monarch Beach are RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Truly Pizza and Jack's Restaurant/Bar
Bottomless brunch in Dana Point / Monarch Beach is available at Coastal Kitchen, Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant and RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
The most romantic restaurant in Dana Point / Monarch Beach is Chart House Restaurant - Dana Point
Restaurants in Dana Point / Monarch Beach with a great view include Chart House Restaurant - Dana Point, Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant and Wind & Sea Restaurant
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