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Domenico's on the Lake Entrance - Domenico's on the Lake, Mission Viejo, CA

Domenico's on the Lake

4.7 (1287)
$31 to $50
Italian
27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Dining areas

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

Menu

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What 1,287 people are saying

Domenico's on the Lake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Domenico's on the Lake offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "excellent cuisine." Patrons rave about the "beautiful lake view" from the outdoor patio, making it a favorite spot for family celebrations and special occasions. Consistently praised for its "friendly staff" and "wonderful ambience," this Italian gem is a must-visit.
1,287 Reviews

  1. Teresa

    Pittsburgh33 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I handpicked this restaurant to celebrate my son’s law school graduation because of its outdoor patio. When we got there we were told that even though I had a reservation and I requested the outdoor patio, we could not sit there. I would not have chosen this restaurant had I known this. It ruined out celebration.

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  2. David

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was meeting with a friend I hadn’t seen in over a year and they were very accommodating about just letting us sit and talk. The owner came by and said hi as usual

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  3. Robert VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous dinner - service was stellar and the food was amazing. Started out with a charcuterie board, which was excellent Main course was their mac & cheese and their ribeye special, which we added a couple of lobster tails too. It was great

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  4. Terri

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good. This was our second visit and the server was absolutely wonderful and did an amazing job. Manager came by our table to make sure everything was going well. The ambiance was perfect and when we left the restaurant was packed. The service and food were definitely worth the money and we will definitely return soon.

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  5. Yvonne VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service at Domenics on the Lake!! They never disappoint. They take great pride in customers first.

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  6. Dan VIP

    Phoenix22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Sunday Brunch menu here is excellent. I plan on returning in the future.

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  7. Dennis

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was good and service was excellent. Had nice seat on patio.

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  8. Christina

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Best to sit outside with lake view.

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  9. Ryan

    San Diego3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Spent an waiting for food , manager or owner never came by to say anything, wasted a Mother’s Day dinner

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  10. Brian

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and accompanied by a beautiful view!!!

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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 4.7 stars by 1287 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Domenico's on the Lake

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.
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