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- 4.8Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Coastal Kitchen
4.8
5104 Reviews
$30 and under
American
34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728
Make a reservation
2 people
Apr 21, 2025
7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
- Great for outdoor dining
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesAmerican, Seafood, Californian
- Hours of operationMon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefMichael Grant
- NeighborhoodDana Point / Monarch Beach
- Cross streetPacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
- Parking detailsYou 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.
- AdditionalBar/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 5,104 people are saying
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Review summary
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Coastal Kitchen is a beloved local gem known for its "excellent food and service." Highlights include the "best crab cake salad ever" and "delicious" seafood options like halibut and Cajun shrimp. While the ambiance is lively and can be "very loud," the friendly staff and "outstanding" service make it a must-visit dining spot in Dana Point.
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Tom
Orange County6 reviews
5.0Dined today
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- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Leigh VIP
Central Coast11 reviews
5.0Dined today
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Glenn VIP
Wilmington3 reviews
5.0Dined today
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sam VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0Dined today
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Curt VIP
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jarrod VIP
New York City1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Adam
Orange County1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jerry VIP
Orange County85 reviews
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Teri VIP
Los Angeles35 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Bobby
Orange County1 review
5.0Dined on April 13, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 5104 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Apr 21, 2025
7:00 PM
34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetPacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
- NeighborhoodDana Point / Monarch Beach
- Hours of operationMon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesAmerican, Seafood, Californian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsYou 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 optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefMichael Grant
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number