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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8
4.8
4870 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Coastal Kitchen

4.8
$30 and under
American
Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 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 4,870 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "outstanding food." The crab cake salad and Parker House Rolls are must-tries, and the smoked trout dip is a crowd favorite. Patrons praise the "friendly and engaging staff" and enjoy the vibrant, dog-friendly ambiance. It's a consistent favorite in Dana Point.

4,870 Reviews

  1. Dianne

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always like the Coastal Kitchen. This is the first time I walked away thinking it was so-so. Likely from what I ordered. Maybe the drizzly weather was a factor in my mood because I have previously gone on beautiful sunny days. I ordered the glazed rotisserie chicken and broccoli Parmesan. The chicken was just not special. I found the Parmesan a bit strong for my taste buds and would have preferred the broccoli with out it. My son on the other hand ordered the rib eye and was very happy with it. He also ordered to rolls which he devoured. I will definitely be back, but will steer clear of the chicken.

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  2. Judy

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining. Denni, our waitress, was excellent.

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  3. Darrell

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coastal Kitchen is fantastic. Sophie our waitress was wonderful! It was busy so it took about 10 minutes to get my cocktail but after that, all went smoothly. In fact, Sophie arranged for us to move to a larger table that opened up. Her recommendations on the crab cakes was spot on! I tried a few bites of the Hawaiian ribeye as well and it’s amazing. They have a great variety of appetizers and entrees. This is the second time I’ve eaten there and I’m impressed again.

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  4. Joan

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meals by all three of our accounts. Friendly and helpful staff

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  5. gregg

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, service was spot on and the restaurant is highly recommended

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  6. Brian

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager helped me set up a very cool surprise for my wife's 50th Birthday dinner. Thank you very much! Food is always great! We love this place!

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  7. Sylvia

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been a customer for several years. The food and service is all excellent. Like almost everywhere else, the prices have gone up, but this restaurant is usually mt first choice for good food and service.

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  8. Holly

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love that we can always count on a terrific meal at Coastal Kitchen. Tonight our party had their fabulous pork chops, and delicious halibut and salmon. We also love how the layout of the restaurant creates a much quieter environment, even when full and hopping with happy diners, … which is most of the time.

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  9. Kip

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Pork Chop Can’t wait to go back and have it again Also Rib Eye was amazing as well.

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  10. Karen

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food consistently good! Very good staff We always enjoy

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Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 4870 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Coastal Kitchen restaurant

Coastal Kitchen

4.8
$30 and under
American
Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 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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