TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

"I have to say this place had a line out the door. It was right on a busy street. Outside sitting was nice but we sat inside. I thought we were going..."

S Toruno T

Megan Madeo

"Definitely a popular and busy place and I can see why. The food was great, and it was very filling. Lunch is perfect cause you won't need to eat..."

Ryan Adams

"The food was outstanding. Portions were large, my wife and I split a bowl of chili and a burger/fries! Great service. Friendly staff and fair..."

Philip Davis

"Sitting at the bar with Jack as our server/bartender... this is how it's done, folks. The food is, honestly, surprisingly good. We just came to sit..."

El El

The Shwack Beach Grill

82/100 (2638 ratings)

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Big Al's Bacon Burger

Tacos

Burger

Good Vibes Veggie Burger

Hamburgers

Shwack Burger and Fries

Ribs

Low Tide Turkey Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is amazing! Very popular among locals as well of people like myself coming from out of town looking for something excited and different...."

Kolleen Chandler

"If you come here you'd better be hungry!!! Great burger and house fries, and salad. Friendly staff and good service. We will be..."

Bob Wolfe

"Traveling through, this is my favorite place to eat on our vacation! Service, selection, price...all..."

Kariebeth Mawer

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. We loved the steak and fish tacos (corn tortillas taste homemade), the veggie bites, and the crispy potatoe..."

Michelle Kaylor Simms

"Great steak tacos! Fun atmosphere, busy place. Well worth the wait. Kids loved it..."

Lanie Harris

"Awesome food, great price, I would recommend this to..."

Jeffrey Adams

"We like to go there early on Sunday mornings. Beautiful drive in the old car. Food is great and service is even..."

April Ongie Lambert

"First time coming here, And I liked it!! . We ordered breakfast and I was good, and the customer service was excellent, definitely we are going back..."

Lily Sanz

"Great food, Great price, Great service. Delicious burger, my wife enjoyed the ribs, and my son loved the tacos. If you're ever make it to Dana Point...."

Rafael Martinez

"Schwack Burger fish tacos and spuds. Found this place passing by and so glad we stopped. Fantastic..."

Bob Langlois Jr.

"Best fish tacos in Orange County, Cali. Great atmosphere and a great place to eat. Dana Point is back on the map with..."

Joseph Blanco

"Delicious.Every.Time. I rode my road bike for 80 miles to this place! Totally worth every pedal stroke!!..."

Grace O Trigno

"The name is what drew us here. The service and quickness of the food was on point. The shwack burger is a must. Super juicy and delicious. The shrimp..."

Abdul Chamseddine

"Visited this place on a week day and really liked it. It wasnt too busy, it was clean and staff was friendly. Liked our burgers & fries that we..."

Fraz Tajammul

"We are taco snobs and have had tacos all over the US. This is the best taco I’ve ever had! Nothing like a normal taco. It’s made with Basa..."

Scott Henke

"You need to order french fries separately, sandwich doesn't come with it. Had bbq chicken sandwich which was..."

Paivi S

"Schwack has been a family favorite for many years. They serve consistently good food that never disappoints. I tried the Baby Schwack Ribs during..."

Allie E

"Wow the food is something special here. I can't with to explore more from the menu. The Vegi burger 🍔 was delicious and had lots of fresh..."

Terrence K

"Good food, great prices, terrible seating. You really can beat this beach shack for lunch or just something casual but during summer, it can be a..."

Tyler S

"Had an extraordinary lunch today at a local restaurant where I was treated to some of the best burgers I've ever tasted. The patties were perfectly..."

Ramin Soltani

"Great tasting ceviche, could be a bit spicier but fresh and delicious. The tacos are delicious..."

Giovan Hernandez

"Best fish tacos in Orange County! The nachos are amazing too and it's hard to find a place with casual atmosphere that serves adult beverages. If I..."

Jessica Burgess

Bonjour Cafe

82/100 (1865 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Lovely vibe, amazing amazing coffee, and delectable food. Go here! Eggs Benedict was light, fresh and tasty. The French toast and the cream it came..."

shivani

"Arrived sometime after 9:30am on Mother's day without a reservation about a 20 minute wait was very fair. Once seated we had excellent food and..."

Michael Vittorio

"The french toast will BLOW YOUR MIND! Amazing little café, friendly staff, and a very homey atmosphere. There are many different menu choices to..."

Gabriel Raco

"We had a delightful breakfast at this charming French bistro! I savored La Traditionelle crepe, which was incredibly delicate in taste and texture...."

Katherine Melnyk

"First time to Dana Point and took a jog around the area. Saw this place and decided to try it out. Definitely not disappointed. Had the L'Etoile and..."

Francisco Garcia (Cisco from SD)

"I came here for my parents' 35th Anniversary breakfast. It's not a formal place but they do food really well, which, of course, is the most..."

T A

"L'Avocado Toast Magnifique w/Smoked Salmon and two perfectly cooked fried eggs is worth coming back for. Love the French Toast and whip cream can..."

orlando casas

"My wife and I come here often on the weekends. Their quiche, French onion soup, and spritz are absolutely my favorite things for..."

David Chomyn

"Bonjour was a nice restaurant. We enjoyed having lunch on the patio, enjoying the sunshine. The service was excellent. We had the smoked salmon..."

Flora Fuller

"Very very solid choice for French breakfast options. We have not tried their lunch menu yet. Been twice for quiche Lorraine and crepes. We did try..."

Doctor Bo

"Very good place. We ate here about 10+ years ago and it has not changed. I had Les Crêpes de Bretagne, GRECQUE - 2 crepes with fresh spinach, diced..."

Gary Gresch

"Amazing place for brunch and lunch. The food was spectacular and the owner took the time to talk to us, super sweet lady. The vegetarian quiche was..."

Raghda Eldessouky

"The cutest cafe in Dana Point and the hospitality is top notch. We were instantly greeted & quickly provided a perfect patio table with our pups. I..."

Tiffany Derks

"This restaurant is an absolute treasure. It's obvious from the Chamber of Commerce window stickers and the general upkeep of the place that the..."

Chandler Heath

"Came here for brunch with my cousin. Had a table that was indoors but opened to the outdoor eating area. Food portions are large enough to share..."

Liz Glazer

Luciana's Ristorante

81/100 (4713 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"We hadn’t been here in over 30 years- we’ll be back soon. From the greeting by hostess Linda to our server Charle, service was outstanding. Our..."

Susan R Medwied

"best food and best staff they never disappoint.... love this..."

Amy Hochman Mckenzie

"We were visiting Dana Point and found this restaurant on the internet. Had a wonderful wonderful meal! The service was very good. There was a..."

Joe Morgan

"Pasta Putanesca was yummy, fresh ingredients. Loved the big olive oil pot in the bar area from their sister B'n'B in Florence, Italy. Minestrone..."

Ananth Ramaswamy

"Great place with a gem of deals. Great place for date night or, like us, to treat the entire family. My steak turned out slightly over cooked but it..."

F. A. S.

"Just wonderful. The service was outstanding, from the host, the bartender, the server, and the Manager/Owner. Prompt, friendly, professional. The..."

Mike P

"Good Iralian restaurant long time established but now located in the middle of the new development. Great menu with wide selection of Italian..."

Michele Pellizzon

"Great place. Cosy, comfortable and pleasant. Great service. Lasagne bolognese delicious. Vanilla ice cream..."

Michael H

"Gracious service, excellent food and a warm romantic atmosphere, perfect for a date, an anniversary or a family gathering. We come to Dana Point..."

Sharon Seiver

"Honestly, I'm upset I haven't been here before this year. We've lived in the immediate area almost a decade and it was actually visiting family who..."

Jenn E

"We came here for dinner and the food was amazing, the staff was was extremely friendly. We are not wine connoisseurs or anything of the sort, but the..."

Jeremy

"An excellent Italian restaurant, in a casual environment of Dana. The food is just excellent, served perfectly with very attentive staff who were..."

Michael St. Denis

"I love this place. Everyone that works here is so kind which makes it very special. We make it a point to visit every time we are in Dana Point. We..."

Kristin Klope

"We didn’t have reservations so they sat us on the patio which was very nice and the heaters kept us warm. My husband had the lasagna and he rated..."

holly rigby

"Everything about Luciana's was amazing. It's such a charming restaurant. The food was delicious and service spectacular. Although we had a very large..."

Rebecca Landeros

"Highly recommend! Enjoyed a Mom's Night Out here recently with 3 ladies. We all enjoyed the delicious pasta, seafood, prosecco and atmosphere!..."

Anita Nygaard

"We very much enjoyed this very special little Italian restaurant, Luciana’s. I had a a great Caesar Salad and a fantastic Veal Parmigiana with..."

Dennis V.

"Great place! We went to Luciana’s last night, Friday! We didn’t have a reservation, we arrived around 5:15, they sat us by the bar. The expresso..."

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"Family owned neighborhood restaurant with traditional Italian food. If you are craving excellent tomato sauces, fresh cheese, freshly made pasta and..."

Julia

"A superb wine list, both Californian and Italian, excellent pasta dishes and grilled fish. Great service. In all aspects a classic Italian..."

Albert Hyde

Brio Tuscany Grille

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was amazing, house wine was really good. Dwight, our server was on top of things couldn't have asked for a better..."

Branden Goble

"The food is aways excellent, but recently there specials of been it of this world, white fish with spicy ragu, and lobster, lobster special, and the..."

Brock Amos

"We were celebrating our very dear friends 60th birthday. Your service was wonderful, the party room was a great idea! The food ( the Food was..."

Cindi Rose Nerison

"Food was extrodinary! Service was excellent! Definitely recommend this resteraunt! Atmosphere was perfect ! And they had live music on a..."

Ashley Funkhouser-Twilley

"I really enjoy this restaurant. Enzo does a great job! Food, presentation, service all excellent. Highly recommend..."

Jim McGinley

"At Brio Tuscany Grille to celebrate our daughter's 22nd birthday and the evening was delightful. The food was delicious and our server, Claudio, was..."

Brenda Cunningham Mason

"I always order the chicken under a brick called Montone I think. Lemony, rosemary wonderfulness that melts in my mouth! Yum..."

Carol Carranza

"All in the details, from the service, to the food- excellent every..."

Michelle Endo

"Great food, consistently good service, and great music. One of my favorite..."

Gregory Carruthers

"We went there for the first time with friends who are long time patrons, the food was wonderful and great personal service, it was delightful. Will..."

William Davis

"Always great; mostly due to Pepe!!! Works so hard every minute he's there with class, warmth and professionalism..... great food and drink..."

Stacey Braun Sullivan

"The food & service is world class! Enzo you..."

Mary Visconte

"Love the aumbiance, food is excellent, service is superb, great prices and u never leave feeling hungry...."

Cammy Hunter

"Came here on a Sunday night after driving by this place for a number of years. The outdoor seating area was nicer than it looked from the outside and..."

Megan Madeo

"Wow, wow, wow. The Fra Diablo calamari with grilled garlic bread appetizer... and it wasn't fried!! My server, Claudio, was so excellent. I ordered..."

STM

"Amazing dinner! I've come here since I was 5 yrs old, and the food quality has never let me down and always continues to amaze me! Claudio is one of..."

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"Service was excellent. I mean the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. It's not something to write home about. But overall..."

Anson Abraham

"Hopped over to this restaurant for dinner from the hotel in DanaPoint as part of our continued anniversary celebration. Since I love Italian foods,..."

regis kwong

"Live smooth jazz saxophone. The food is amazing. The service from Claudio was top notch and..."

johnathan leonard

"The food and service were exceptional last night. We all had the veal pinata & champagne. Our waiter was hysterical & went above and beyond. I was..."

Carla Mcdougal

"GREAT Tasting Cuisine & OUTSTANDING Customer Service! The Staff were GREAT @ making us feel Welcome! The Ambiance is NICE! Me & My Wife enjoyed a..."

Sharad Venugopal

"Absolutely fantastic 👏🏻. Every single dish on the menu was amazing and unique. I wish every restaurant had this places service. So friendly and..."

Wyatt Ross

"Easter brunch. Food is always good but portions were really small. Potatoes were 6 tiny pieces. Really tasty but not even one small potato. 6..."

Richard Carroll

"So good!!! Live music, nice patio, great service & outdoor dining area. I will be..."

Natalie Rae

"Nice Italian restaurant, still open with live music. Great..."

Michele Pellizzon

"We Were here for a Chamber event and the food was great. Lovely people with some incredible Italian food. Thank you so much for..."

Daniel De Maio

Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

80/100 (2311 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food choices. Killer location with wonderful views. Our Server Monty was charming and efficient. Loved the food and presentation. The..."

Daniel Kivenas

"Our waiter Monte has been the best waiter my family has had in a while. He was so kind and friendly. We came here on thanksgiving and he made our..."

NixOil

"The food was good except for Clam Chowder (which my MIL found it a bit sandy). Mai Tai was yum. So were the veggie burgers. The staff were friendly,..."

N S

"Great view with super delicious food. Halibut was awesome, highly..."

Sahar Meshksar

"Great location at Dana Point Harbor overlooking the marina. Had the wonderful tuna stack and it was awesome. The Tuna was seared perfectly the way..."

Glenn DiResto

"We loved the fish taco plate and clam chowder. The service was very friendly and accommodating. It’s a great spot, especially for out of town..."

Ron Pineda

"This place is a true 10! My waitress was very helpful. The area is beautiful! The food was delicious and pretty quick to come out. I had a yummy bowl..."

Carisa F

"Went here twice in two days- amazing food and view! The chowder was incredible. The staff was very welcoming and nice even though I had my backpack..."

Allison Vasquez

"Visited twice this week. The food was well prepared and presented. The wait staff is on the younger side and very polished. There is a view of the..."

B Bremer

"The staff allowed us to split a plate. We had the sea food platter and pear salad. Both were delicious! We ate about 7:30pm and they seated us..."

Sally Jackson

Chart House

80/100 (8517 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Late Night

Fine Dining

"We just went into bar for a cocktail and dessert after enjoying and afternoon and early dinner in the harbor below. Our waiter, Jordan, was awesome..."

Sherri Schurman Hutton

"GreAt place with great food and the restaurant is up high overlooking Dana point Harbor and what a great..."

Simon Denny

"Not for someone who is on a budget but the price is well worth the romantic experience I had with my wife! Great food, decent portions, and great..."

Val Young

"Best happy hour in town! Kind of don’t want to let everyone else know so it won’t be so crowded! Awesome happy hour menu with a great selection!..."

Lorin Fluent

"After 10 years , I came back this restaurant, it is still great. I came back this one cuz. I know it has a lovely view and the foods are so wonderful..."

Nnt Huynh

"What a great place. Beautiful location, right on the ocean. The staff was super friendly and the food was awesome. Might have to go back before we..."

Nick Mehan

"Excellent location and wonderful atmosphere, delicious food and super great happy hour for sure! James is great and super attentive with any..."

S Toruno T

"Gorgeous location with the beautiful views of the Harbor. The food was delicious. Our kids had the Mac and cheese and it was the cheesiest homemade..."

Deborah Barlow Taylor

"We have been coming to the Chart House for special occasions for decades! They never disappoint. We had a wonderful dinner last night. The food is..."

Luke Carlson

"This place is usually busy during peak times. Love the happy hour menu items and sitting outside. Happy M-F ends at 6p. There're heaters on during..."

De De

"We're so happy that we get to dine here. I made a reservation online. We got lucky with the valet cos they only have 2 spots left at that time. We..."

Angel Drake

"As a wedding photographer I recently shot a wedding at the Chart House in Dana Point. It was such a success! I was really impressed with the venue...."

Jesse Madison

"All about the ocean view. Attention to detail in the service knowing it was our anniversary and brining out a complimentary sweet desert. ..."

Peter

"Disclaimer - I really enjoyed this restaurant, the view and the food, however there is a mildew smell and I’m sure it is from the carpet that is in..."

Chell Broadhead

"I loved the food, and the atmosphere, everything went amazing in my experience, I wish they were open for lunch and brunch also, the view it's too..."

Hana J

"We went tonight and omg. From the shrimp stack appetizer to our entree the grilled ancho halibut to our amazing cocktails truly one of the best..."

Michelle Rios

"This is more like 4.5 stars. The atmosphere here is a big draw with the fantastic views of the harbor and surrounding areas. We started with the kim..."

Megan Madeo

"Despite having a reservation, it took 15 minutes to get seated and another 20 before the waiter took our order. Although service was spotty at first,..."

Toshiki Nazikian

"Service was great. However there was a piece of hair in our food. Enjoyed the view and the sea bass with vegetables was really good. Wine selection..."

Tarana Patel

"7/23/2023 Finally got to bring my wife and family and to celebrate her birthday made it even better. The food was amazing as are the views. Out..."

Aaron Prohaska

"We had Thanksgiving dinner here and the food, service and VIEW were..."

Aims Engen

"We went there for my son’s birthday. Beautiful seaside view! Food is delicious and work stuff there are..."

cheng dalila

Proud Mary's Restaurant

80/100 (1184 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I couldn’t be more pleased with our experience at this restaurant. Upon arriving, it was not hassle with seating. We sat outside. Pets are allowed..."

Jasmine Jackson

"We really loved this little spot by the water. Very chill atmosphere with a bar and grill feel, but some pretty good fresh choices as well. The open..."

Tony

"It was my fav place for breakfast. Very quaint and unknown. Then it burned down and was rebuilt to accommodate the new crowd. I guess it’s still..."

Cornel Hunter

"🍳Breakfast by the Beach🏖 Came here this morning with friends. We had party of 18 We seated in a timely manner. Due to the fact we called..."

Sean P. Cunningham

"Finally made it to Proud Mary’s for some breakfast. Good food and ambiance with a nice view of the harbor. The chairs sat a little low to the table..."

Robert Burns

"I had the Mahi sandwich blackened. Husband had the western burger. Everything was very tasty. Portions were perfect. Service was very friendly. ..."

Eric Burkland

"Jared and Ashley were wonderful with their service. Completely on point. I didn't get the Hostess' name, but she made sure we were seated and taken..."

Elizabeth Thorpe (Eliza Jayne)

"I have since been back twice and the service and food was as amazing as always. This is honestly a gem of Dana Point. I’d like to publicly..."

CJ Gomez

"Came here with friends for a Sunday brunch and had a great time. Bloody Mary's were great and the food was delicious. Who would enjoy a meal on the..."

Stipe Lasic

"Excellent food, service, drinks, and vibe! Great location! Don't pass this one..."

Melissa Cure

"I love going here on the weekends. The service is great and the food is good. Their omelettes are not the traditional scramble all the ingredient..."

Melissa Brown

"This place is a Dana Point icon! I've always considered it a breakfast spot, but you can stop by for lunch as well. On this most recent trip I was..."

Brett C

"Everything was pretty darn good. The atmosphere was pleasant. Corned beef hash was a unique take on the traditional dish. Doheny omelette was decent..."

Doctor Bo

"Loved this place! Such friendly service for always being packed. Sitting outside with a beautiful view and great drinks and food. The clam chowder..."

Vanessa Michelle

"The best homemade chili! Also an amazing Bloody Mary! Outside, patio dining, beautiful views of the boats on the eastside of the..."

Mike Mineo

"You will have to wait - just know that... but it's well worth the time. The food is extremely good!! The views are really nice. Everyone there was..."

Kevin H

"I ate lunch with friends at Proud Mary. I truly enjoyed my time there The good and service was great. The prices were reasonable and customer service..."

Patty Tolliver

"We visited on 12/9/17. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. They brought samples of both their chili and their clam chowder. Both the clam..."

Keith W

Olamendi's Mexican Restaurant

78/100 (2187 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best! The best!..."

Mossa Taylor

"I’ve been eating at Olamendi’s since the mid 1980’s and have never once been disappointed. We take out of town guests there for an experience..."

Christine Poulsen Wood

"The service was great! All of the staff were nice and friendly. The food was delicious and priced very well for a restaurant that is across the beach..."

Rudy Gephart

"We came here for lunch on our vacation and they were super accommodating to my daughter who has special needs and is in a wheelchair. This has to be..."

Jen DeMuth

"Loved Olamendis last night with mamma. We got Esmeralda Olamendi as our waitress & the free flan about put us over the edge! Got to chat with pappa..."

Lorie Hutchens Ludington

"I first ate here in 1978. It was the first time I had eaten Chili Rellenos and they were so delicious. I have been telling my husband for years how..."

Michelle Temples

"The food and drinks were great, the flan was outstanding! The server seemed to be in a bad mood - never smiled, rarely checked to see if we needed..."

Carol Gilbertson

"Can't say enough! Beyond great food, salsa, everything home-made, view!! Excellent! This made my #1 list for food in..."

Jennifer Herman

"They've been rocking Mexican food my whole life! They've got great vegan options which allows carnivorous and vegan folk to put down their..."

Michael Nicolai

"This restaurant is perfectly located across from the beach and walking distance from the hotels. The staff were kind, knowledgeable, welcoming, and..."

Candace Brown

"So I’ll hit Olamendi’s hard and quick. Views and ambiance: excellent. Food and drink: mediocre. Never forget this, you go to Gringo Mex for the..."

Tyler S

"They never miss here. We stop here every time we come to our time share. Indoor and out door seating. Service is always good. The food is always..."

Dennis Martel

"Going here is an experience. There is so much to see and great food to enjoy from inside the restaurant. I especially love the salute to Dia de Los..."

Timi Gleason

"Amazing place, friendly and quick service, and the guacamole! Wow! Loved it! We duvked in just before close, and they still gave us incredible..."

Jennifer Garvin

"I believe the staff tries. But since coming here since the 70's the food has gone downhill. I order my usual, Dona Christina, every time. Wasn't..."

Cindy Ali

"Olamendi's was an explosion of beautiful color with every wall brighter than the next and an amazing collection of Mexican and other kinds of art in..."

Kendra Langer

"This place is so cute. Right across from the ocean! Food is really good! My mom got shredded beef chimi and everyone thought it was the bomb. Vegan..."

Lisa N

"Delucious Food. Great service. Drinks (bloody Mary's -LIITS) Not so much. Order beer. Salsa & Chips..."

Tricia Estrada (Nativegem)

Wind & Sea Restaurant

76/100 (3165 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place offers a view of Dana Point harbor an option of indoor or outdoor covered seating. Enjoyed the clam chowder for lunch, it was very good..."

Cheryl Nasser

"Food: Awesome!! My wife and I shared the clam chowder which be both thought was amoung the best we've had. I had the cast iron scallops and my..."

Jon D

"You can't beat the view 😉 Food is good as well. We had the Grilled Artichoke, sour dough bread (which was fresh and warm). They have TVs good..."

Denice Solorio

"Everything was great. The restaurant is right on the water, the service is good and so is the food. We discovered this place was close to us while on..."

Kyle Nelson

"We went there for the first time for our friend’s birthday lunch. The food was good, the staff was nice, and the ambiance was good..."

Mayumi I.

"As always the food was excellent. We have been there several times and I always get the Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi. Our dinner was before 5pm,..."

E E

"Chilean sea bass with rice pilaf and grilled squash was cooked well and tasted fine. 10/16/23 - update - had the Cast Iron Scallops with garlic..."

john m.

"The food was pretty bland and average. The service wasn’t fantastic, but it wasn’t horrible. The location is really the best thing about the..."

Ashley S

"Best place to watch the Christmas boat parade and keep warm with yummy drinks and delicious food So much..."

marissa Anne

"We went on a weekend with our friend's dogs. Very dog friendly at the patio. Nice view of the marina. Kinda tight outdoor tho. Service was okey. Food..."

Angel Drake

Thai Dara

Wheelchair Accessible

"The good is fresh and delicious, the prices are reasonable and the staff is super friendly. The place is very popular with a small dining room so..."

Jim Staub

"Extremely fresh and very wide variety of ingredients expertly prepared and elegantly served. A local..."

Scoplan

"Great yellow curry, rice is fantastic and spring rolls are to die for. Only negative is they use styrofoam...."

Ben Pearson

"Small little place with great food. Especially love the spicy squid..."

Matt Bartelme

"Absolutely stunned with how good this restaurant is, the seasoning was superb with ample servings. A restaurant you could miss if you drive too fast..."

J LT

"We have ordered take out a couple times from Thai Dara and have been impressed each time. The people that own the restaurant have been so kind and..."

Rachel Hurst

"Food is quite good. I especially liked the steamed potstickers appetizer. It's an interesting very small authentic Thai eatery that is not fancy. To..."

Lois Stevens

"The food is delicious and authentic. Very fresh. Abundance of veggies so it also feels very healthy. The pad Thai is perfectly balanced—not goopy,..."

Michaela Mohrmann

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Thai Dara, and I have to say that it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. From..."

Daniel Moravec

"Came here for the lunch special. Wonderful food, wonderful service. I had the yellow curry, perfect amount of kick and very tasty flavor. Will..."

Yukiko Espinoza

"The most authentic Thai food I've tasted in a while. I'm grateful they allowed us to order just before they closed and provided great portions for..."

Gabriel Rubalcava

"Great food, hot tea was organic, clean restrooms, huge portions. Only negative is that the menu doesn’t specify it, but lunch and dinner specials..."

Sarah Tennesen

"Amazing food and service !!!! The curry was some of the most authentic tasting I have ever had. My boyfriend and I eat thai food regularly, and this..."

Dallas McCullough

"Stopped here for lunch. We had a large green salad, chicken satay, and chicken pad Thai. Everything was excellent. Their peanut sauce was the best..."

Melissa H

"Very delicious and authentic Thai food! We haven’t had Thai food almost a year, I miss all the coconut curry so much, we are on road trip and..."

Abby IW

"5 stars & UP Few good things to say about this restaurant. But I will only tell you that the food here is so good that I am reviewing and at the same..."

Katie Kabum

"Sweet, attentive , speedy service. Lunch specials are really nice and go all the way to 3pm. Food was perfect and came out fast! I’ll prob be back..."

Felicia Medina

"Best Thai food around! The red curry, the pad Thai, the fried dumplings... You really can't go wrong here. There are two locations, and they are both..."

Elise Ver Haar

"“Best pad Thai I’ve ever had.” My wife live it. It was delicious food. The service was good and fast. And since it was nice outside we ate on..."

C. Shipman

"Great little spot to grab some Thai food! The staff is so nice. I got the pad Thai and vegetable spring rolls and they were both delicious!..."

Lyndsey Campbell

"This is one of our most favorite places to dine Thai food. The quality is so much better than a lot other places in SoCal. We usually get the Red and..."

Bettina Vlad

Brig Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"The atmosphere was nice. The service was good. The food was good but very pricey. Restrooms could be improved..."

Peggy B

"We went for breakfast and it is great! The menu is broad, the food is delicious, the portions are large, and the nap needed afterwards is serious -..."

Mark Asbell

"Fast, friendly service. My special request was granted without hesitation. Had The Brig Cheeseburger. Large, filling with breaded fries and Cole..."

Ernie Breedlove

"Great Server with good local info. Great Upscale Bloody Mary service. 1 star off for soggy/frozen spinach in the omelet (go fresh). Everything else..."

Tony M

"Nice restaurant. Food not bad and good..."

Lovely LeenLins

"My family of 5 celebrated Father's Day here today. We were seated right away when we arrived 1pm. We ordered Eggs Benedict, Ham steak & Eggs,..."

Elizabeth Arvanitis

"I have been enjoying the brick restaurant over 30 years. All these great service consistent food friendly service. also, its dog..."

Jennifer

"I spend two weeks in Dana Point every year to go fishing and whale watching and so forth. Several years ago I ate a steak sandwich at the brig..."

michael morrison

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, menu offers wide selection. Fish and Chips are outstanding! Large portion, the fish is lightly coated, with a..."

Virginia Gurr

"We enjoyed sitting on the patio! We split a breakfast burrito and hash browns. The hash browns were very good. Our server was nice and the food was..."

Kayla Hamilton

"I really enjoyed the food and the waiter was so nice this is kinda like the best restaurant in..."

Kelley Newman

"The first time I went to the Brig I was a little defensive about the price of the hamburgers. How could they get away with charging that much for a..."

Lynda Pyke

"Great and fast service! Thanksgiving breakfast after 10K 🦃 Trot! Good☕ just what I..."

Ramzula

Waterman's Harbor

71/100 (1759 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Celebrated my 21st Birthday here! They stored my cake in the fridge for me, sang to me, and cut the cake for us upon my reservation for about 12..."

Emma-Rae Erkeneff

"One of a very few restaurants buying locally caught fresh fish in Orange County. My wife and I love the upstairs patio for both the food and view...."

Patrick Glennon

"Excellent food, had a gumbo on rice!!!! Ruth had seafood linguine, again excellent. The Corona was cold and good. Prices were respectable. Would..."

Daniel Gallegos

"Went down for happy hour. Nice location. The food was great. Chicken bacon avocado sandwich $ 16 was delicious. Two taco $5 on the happy hour menu..."

Fred Van Rooyen

"Outstanding location, food and service! Best of all dogs are allowed on the patio, so you can sit by the water, enjoy the ocean breeze, and eat great..."

Deborah Cameron

"Brilliant service! Good wine for HH. And very good food. Would definitely recommend a..."

Jill Smith

"Amazing view, food, drinks, service. Would highly recommend eating..."

Adam Moore

"Great service and best place to have my 40th b day party. All the servers took great care of us, no one went without a drink in hand all night!..."

Bethany Bonin

"OC Restaurant Week always seems to go by way too fast, and it always seems like we have a bunch of other commitments when this restaurant bloggers..."

Mike

"Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere.Felt like I was in Key..."

ScottyJoe

"Raspberry Margarita tasted like Medicine for me so it’s a no🤢 But food that we order was good and have a great amount of serving too. Calamari..."

Mary Mylene Selisana

"This is a great place to eat after your whale watching trip! We were seated right away and the hostess was very nice. They seated us on an outdoor..."

Angeleah Parey

"I booked my rehearsal dinner here and it was the best experience. The food was phenomenal and the staff were excellent. We had the banquet room and..."

Ashley Windham

"Great location, right at the harbor end, with a second floor for even better views. Fish & chips, flaky fresh fish, lightly battered and fried,..."

Tammy Liu

"Awesome food and service. I have dined here many times. The cocktails drinks are great too. Try the Sunday brunch buffet if you are seafood lover...."

mitraism

"Waterman's Harbor was a surprise for our family. We were new at this restaurant and the four of us from our party ordered the house favorites for..."

Henry Hsieh

"Wanted some fish n chips after our whale watching tour. They had good reviews so we stopped by. The fish n chips were really good, not too greasy...."

Levon Juni

"Food is tasty, cocktails are good, but mostly you go here for location. We used to frequent their brunch pre-covid. This last trip though was a..."

Jenn E

"Our favorite happy hour spot - luckily very close to our home :) The views at sunset are so calming The oysters are always great and happy hour..."

Doctor Bo

"We had a lovely brunch here and the waiting staff was very nice. We got in right when they open and there was nobody else so we got served very..."

Brandon Johnson

"Beautiful restaurant in Dana Harbor....newly built, has outdoor patio. Fire pits built right in your table...also candlelight lanterns on your..."

Patricia Bishop

"This place has a great ambiance, wonderful staff,. beautiful view and an excellent staff. Need I say more? Definitely go here for relaxing Sunday..."

Tyler O'Neil

"Spent the day in Dana Point and had an amazing lunch at this place! totally modern, the food was out of this world. The Tuna Tacos, oysters and..."

Barcelona Enterprises

"Salmon was perfect, kick of flavor and that cream sauce is amazing herb chicken - this chicken has the best flavor you’ve ever had. Wife got it..."

Samantha Janssen

"Excellent food, excellent service and good friends. What else can one ask for? I think a reservation is recommended. We were there @ 6pm on a Sat &..."

Kris Takasuka

"Great view. Friendly staff. But a smaller portion with not much flavour for the fish and..."

C Rabb

"Lively and fun place with plenty of outdoor seating and views from the restaurant and bar. While the food is good and the service is pleasant, the..."

Patty Smith

"Waterman’s is always a good idea! Location is second to none, right on the docks and the waterfront. Upstairs has the best views but downstairs is..."

Renier A Dresser [RAD Real Estate]

"Yummy food, great view. I would definitely recommend the Chilean sea bass! Generous portion! The calamari appetizer was in a Provençal sauce which..."

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