TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

Josh Havelka

Sarah Bennett

Bourbon Steak Orange County

91/100 (1422 ratings)

Different Dipping Sauces

Duck Fat French Fries

French Fries

Rib Eye Tasting

Lobster

Black Truffle Mac & Cheese

Pasta

Truffle Butter Bread Roll

Michael's Ahi Tuna Tartare

Maine Lobster Pot Pie

Fish

Oyster

Crispy Brussels Sprouts Honey & Lime

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Superb, every single staff member is nice and friendly, accommodating to our anniversary dinner. We only ordered a little bit cause our stomach can..."

Vivi Goenawan

"About a week and a half ago I met with my manager and was informed that I had been promoted!! We had a lot going on last weekend and this, but we..."

Hazel Diuri-Lee

"When dining in at Bourbon Steak Orange County, you are in for a real treat. With breathtaking ocean views of the pacific, the restaurant is located..."

Sydney Hayes

"Amazing dining experience from start to finish. Amuse Bouche, duck fat fry trio, gulf shrimp appetizer, Thai snapper dish with all the..."

Scott Murphy

"If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The service and staff were amazing! In my family’s opinion, it was the single best dining experience we..."

Jeff LaRue

"Absolutely fantastic! Great staff, amazing views and outstanding food. I would highly recommend for any occasion from date night to a company..."

J Merrill

"What else can I say except the absolute best dinner I've ever eaten in my life. The service was outstanding. The chef gave some freebies to all the..."

Anthony Salerno

"Great location inside the waldorf astoria monarch Beach (Daaa Point). Not really much of an ocean view unless you're on the outside balcony. Food is..."

Capo Chic

"What a fantastic place to dine! If available, seat outside and enjoy the view. The corkage fee is high, but then again if you have a special bottle,..."

Rafael Gonzalez-Arnau

"Excellent service, they let us bring our dog and were really cool about it. Drinks are about $8 more than any place in LA but tasty..we had the..."

mike AP

Viktor Bene's Bakery

"Fantastic selection of quality pre-made cold and hot food choices, as well as custom made-to-order sandwiches, my favorite lunch destination when I..."

Nils Quinta

"What a beautiful grocery store. The prices here are high but the quality is amazing. The poke bar was so nice, you can create your own bowl. They..."

karlee norcutt

"Helpful services, deli counter is one of the best ever, plus the new wine bar is amazing. The store is immaculate, but then I have been a Gelson..."

Lisa Pine

"Amazing customer service displayed in Produce department and at check-out by cashier and bagger! Store is clean and immaculate. Food is fresh and..."

Carroll Whaler

"Always an extremely friendly experience. Tavia, Scott, Reyna, always helpful! Yoshi, always excellent sushi items! Always a great surprise getting..."

DON FERREIRA

"Good selection always! Whether it's Brother's Spumoni, Major Tom Mango Chutney, Knorr Vegetable dip or Red Currant Jelly, I can always find what I'm..."

TODD THOMPSON

"People working there are wonderful. Beautiful store and such a good feeling being in the store. Merry..."

Judith Russell

"So everything went well 2 15 pound turkeys and a full ham and a tray of sushi. Got everything. Paid everything 2 weeks prior with credit card, got a..."

Robert Landgren

"Beautiful flowers up front and the staff is so friendly! I always find the prettiest napkins for special occasions and hostess..."

laura krzywicki

"I love the fact that they have a clean restroom that doesn't have a code on the door. They also carve turkey for sandwiches, which looked amazing!..."

Serena Rios

"Such a great Market to shop in. It's clean and they have a great staff. You don't have to do anything except put things in your..."

Diane Leemon

"Shout out the florist department specifically Monica who created this stunning corsage for my son Mark’s date. It was quite the..."

Merc Wagner

"The cashier was sooooo friendly and the person who assisted her with bagging our groceries was also really nice. We wish there was a Gelson's in Las..."

Moe AB

"Really good grocery store. Great handmade sandwiches , incredible staff. Also a place to go to find their own pre made lunches, salads and other...."

Henrick Eriksson Bland / moltazdesign

"Love this store when we visit Laguna, but a bit pricey. While at the store we noticed several special needs employees.... Love that they do..."

Brenda Miller

"Always a pleasant shopping experience. Good selection. Store just the right size. Friendly..."

Steve Lowe

"Deli foods carbed up or unhealthy...many with cheese and/or mayonnaise. Their strength is excellent fresh fish & great cuts of..."

William J. Gustafson

"If I can give 10 stars I will. The Manager and Staff 3 of them (unfortunately I was not able to get their names) tried to helped each other figuring..."

ZZ Z

Raya

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve been here several times, every time was fantastic! At this time I had a family time for the early Christmas and my anniversary celebrations,..."

Michelle P.

"I celebrated a special occasion at RAYA. The restaurant is small, alongside a hallway in the Ritz. We parked across the street at the cheaper public..."

Andrew

"Raya in the Ritz Carlton is incredible. We came here on a busy Friday night with reservations at 8:15 but were able to get seated at 7:30. The staff..."

Logan Lacher

"I loved the interior, view, food and service! For entrees we had a Lobster & Crab Enchilada and Mole Verde and we liked it a lot. Also I enjoyed my..."

Svitlana Selska

"The food is outstanding! A fine touch of Mediterranean-Latin cuisine made our evening and experience unique to the palate! The marvelous sunset..."

Antonio Vargas (VagabondDragons)

"STUNNING views of the ocean, surfers, sunset, beach WOW! Food was hot and delicious. This is THE PLACE to enjoy a meal in Dana..."

Marianne Ferroni

"The food could have been better considering the prices but the service is top notch and servers were polite and very good at their jobs. The food..."

Ian

"While staying at the Ritz Carlton we had the pleasure of dining at Raya. This is a great restaurant with an amazing ocean view. We were seated at a..."

Ultimate Foodie

"Something quite noble about the Ritz Carlton. Had breakfast there so many times. Usually I’m early enough to beat the late risers and get a seat..."

Cornel Hunter

"We were staying at the Ritz Carlton and had dinner one evening. We did have to make a reservation as it was very busy. The window views are really..."

Amanda Edgar

"First of all, the hostess was amazing and got us in even though I did not have a reservation. Within a minute of us sitting down our server was..."

Bruce Clements

"A "good" restaurant with a "great" view. Service: Everyone was friendly and professional. No major issues with the service. Sarah and Fatima were..."

PJ Bakhtiar

"They take walk ins (waitlisted via OpenTable) and reservations. Bar seating is first come, first serve. Free parking is down the block but we heard..."

Appique P

"My father and I decided to end our trip here at the Raya; this was a decision we did not regret. From Maria at the front, Larry who escorted us to..."

Vanessa Tyler

"Great meal and service. Really happy to see that there are places that can match the quality with their ambience. You should not expect a cheap..."

Dmitry Barinov

"Expansive Views, Excellent Drinks and Service: This is great spot to stop and check out the beach view and decor alone. Upon walking in, I instantly..."

Rebecca G

Outer Reef

Beach Cities Pizza

The Beach Harbor Pizza

Medium Mushroom Pizza

Beach Harbor Special Combo

"I’ve lived in the area for almost my whole life (22 years) and never been here… glad I walked in on a random Sunday to try it out and it was so..."

Angel Perez

"The pizza was excellent, chef was nice and he was able to make myself a custom pizza. I couldn't finished it here and ask for a box to take home. I..."

A LITTLE CROW

"Very welcoming service right when we walked in the door. Food was good. No public..."

Peggy B

"Wow, just wow. This place is such a good vide and the people here are super nice and are really good at making..."

NixOil

"Every time we visit Dana Point, we stop by to have great pizza and garlic bread..."

Izabela Z. (margolia77)

"We walked in for a quick bite before heading to our hotel right as they were closing and the staff didn't make us feel terrible for holding them up ,..."

Priscilla Arballo

"I went here based on reviews and was not disappointed in the least. The pizza was phenomenal and the service was fast. They were friendly but more..."

Mark V.

"This mystic pizza called the "DOHENY" is absolutely delicious! The ingredients are so fresh, crunchy and blend so well with the chicken and peanut..."

Luz Diaz

"I have been coming here for years recommended by a friend and they never disappoint. The calzones are awesome. Friendly service. Great..."

Ace

"We used GrubHub delivery. We ordered a design your own pizza thin crust AND the Thai chicken sandwich. That sandwich was- I will say- SPECTACULAR!! ..."

Debra Innis

"I always love going there! Pizza style is very unique and a true comfort food. Being a customer for years and they are always consistent. The quality..."

Francisco Salazar

"I have been coming here for 20 Years and it is always delicious! The breadsticks are amazing! I have never found breadsticks that can compare. The..."

sarah holen

"Been going here for years and love it! Great pizza and quality is..."

Corey Townley

"Best selection of best pizzas in this area! I think, it's in the top quality..."

Henry Gerard

"Pizza was great. Unique Thai pizza. Peanut sauce and toppings made it one of a kind, and flavors went well together. Must..."

Robert Lopez

"Really love this place! Our favorite is the specialty combo pizza and antipasto salad. Tasty ranch and Italian dressings and marinara sauce. Pizza..."

Steven Going

"Really busy but really good service . You will not be disappointed with the food and..."

Uziel Vazquez

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Davine Food & Wine

Harbor Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pizza is on point. Rich flavor! They have beer and..."

Erik Niles

"GREAT Food never a bad sandwich recommend to..."

Mark Forster

"We come here all the time. Our boat is in the harbor and this is our breakfast go to. Friendly people and good..."

Lori Cassen-Snyder

"Some of the best, flavorful pasta I've had since returning from Italy!! The penne pasta was cooked perfectly, the pink sauce had so much flavor, and..."

Logann G (Bevs&Bites)

"Great Deli. Very surprised to find such good food in a touristy place like Dana Harbor. GREAT pastrami sandwich piled high. Big salads that are..."

Alan Ball

"Love this place! Being a New Yorker in Orange county this is the best you can get to home! Good corned beef, Turkey and Pastrami sammys, (I've had..."

Blasted Rat LLC

"Transplanted from NY years ago, our family loves this place. Where else can you get real deli sandwiches (they even have tongue!), matzo ball soup,..."

Lauri McIntosh

"Prices reflect the cost of operating at a beautiful beach access point. Whale watching, Babies Beach, park with full facilities and food. You can get..."

Dianne Campbell

"Super friendly staff and very good food. Great location in the harbor. Food was very good. There are not many Jewish delis in south OC and this one..."

Eric Lenarz

"what more do you want for waterfront dining with outdoor seating that is not going to break the..."

Lisa Thiel

"New York Harbor Deli has the best pastrami sandwich I've ever had! Many other great items on the menu! You gotta try this place. Dana Point Harbor,..."

Rob Baumgartner

"We came here after a whale watching tour and LOVED it. Service and food were incredible that we are still thinking about this place...plus willing to..."

Joelle “Jo” Khosti

"My Burger and Fries were exactly what I pictured when my stomach was grumbling along the beach and needed a quick bite that wouldn't cost over $20...."

Armand Salmon

"I build my travels around either stopping before destination for pastrami/pickles or on way back home -- and never disappointed. Always welcomed and..."

Marny5580

"If you like pastrami you need to try Harbor Delicatessen. It was absolutely delicious! The pastrami was thin and tender it just melts in your..."

Eva Wilson

"The best Pastrami sandwich i ever had!!! Can't go wrong on the Italian food either.... Staff is friendly! RYE BREAD is home made! So..."

Ronnie P

"The pizza and calzone was amazing! The owner was also extremely nice! Ive had pizza in NY and this was very similar. Im 100% going..."

Joshua Espinoza

"Big portion of pastrami on my sandwich, good service, a little pricey but it's right there in the harbor so you should expect that, but totally worth..."

Goodman Boat Transport

"Fresh fish well prepared. Counter service is good. Also includes a fish market where you can buy fresh fish to take and prepare at..."

dr quinn

Monarch Beach Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place! I have been coming here since high school. Great sandwiches and they also have a juice bar, breakfast and coffee bar now..."

Krystina Jarema

"Great sandwiches been coming here since it opened some 30 yrs..."

Dan B

"The best sandwiches to take with you to the..."

Skills 31

"Best sandwiches and juices ever! Amazing beer and wine selection. I drive from San Clemente to come buy drinks here and grab lunch. Highly..."

Sarah Birtle

"3 things - great custom sandwiches made to order and pre-made; very good selection of wines & spirits - if you are not up for a long drive to pick up..."

Keith Kinsman

"I have been here several times. Each time the staff has been courteous. The market is clean and offers a wide variety if might groceries. But let's..."

Kirk M. West

"This place is seriously good. And it sure beats subway, which I frankly find stressful what with walking down the production line being badgered by..."

jon k

"Monarch Beach deli has the best sandwiches you can get so many varieties so many different sides great drinks they have keto food just such a great..."

Curtis Miles

"Best sandwiches in town, IF!!! you don't show during a rush. The orders are filled perfectly when things are slow, but tend to be hot and miss during..."

Dave Crouch

"Very upscale convenience store. The deli makes great made to order food but takes a long time. Stop in to grab whatever you need on your way to the..."

Krissy Kyle

"Such an overwhelming amount of choices when it came to the fresh deli I didn't know where to start really but I had a fantastic albacore tuna salad..."

Alicia Rogan

"Great place, Deli, fresh Juice, liqueur store and boutique all rolled into one. Loved the friendly..."

Lora Henry

"Very convenient and clean, you can also eat, drink alcohol and play lottery there. What else do you..."

Steve Delarosa

"I come to this place every single time I visit Laguna Niguel, the sandwiches for sale are some of the best I've ever had from this little place. It's..."

Steven Seagondollar

Boneyard Beach Cafe

"Good food. No crazy huge portions you could never finish and I can have my dog with me on the patio. The view is the..."

Ellen Baldwin

"You're sitting on the beach, watching volleyball players, surfers, sailboats, Dolphins So your food doesn't have to be this good. But it's..."

Judy Kane

"Good food plus beer or wine ... Terrific setting, wonderful service and a lot of fun..."

Cathy Eileen Maron Lambert

"A friend and I just happened to stumble across this place while out for a run and decided to go back after we finished up for lunch. The girls who..."

Stephanie Fematt Tieman

"So Cal living at its best. Mimosas and beer on the beach. Kids loved the mac n cheese balls. Great garlic rosemary fries. Dog..."

Shellie Brown

"Our server was great. She didn’t let the 100 degree heat slow her down. I wishe we had gotten her name. One suggestion. We had a fifteen minute..."

Frank Johnston

"This is surprisingly good food. Great views of the beach. Had the chicken sandwich. The quinoa salad is also good (my wife had that). Beer on tap,..."

Mark McCurdy

"This is a great spot if you want to get the beach vibe but keep the sand off your toes. Perfect view of the surfers and volleyball games at Doheny,..."

Scott Kendall

"I wish they would/could keep this open all year. The prices are actually not too bad. Unlike all the overpriced, tourist-targeted, low quality..."

Michael Schwartz

"Very accommodating and friendly staff. Such a great place to grab a beer and have an amazing view and watch all the beach goers...."

Dan Rowand

"The grill on the beach is awesome! Great food! the seating for the outdoor grill has a great view of the ocean. Very nice! Check it out! You won't..."

Nights Watch

"Spectacular view, tasty food, and reasonable prices. Staff was friendly. Loved the board burger. Cheese fries were good, but would have preferred the..."

Forrest Welling

"Fun little place to stop if you're in the Doheny area. Their garlic Rosemary fries are amazing! The food is really good and their prices are..."

Cheryl Aday

"Fantastic food and service. Really impressed. - bonus you are sitting on the beach. Park in the meter parking and walk to the restaurant for a great..."

Ryan Webster

"Very pleasant with wonderful views of the beach. We enjoyed a bottle of wine along with a plank of fine cheeses, meats and olives. Outdoor seating..."

Mark Steffen

"Hidden Gem Alert! Located right on the sand, unless you have gone to the state beach you wouldn't know this place existed, great food, with wine &..."

Darin R. McClure

Jack's Restaurant

88/100 (1450 ratings)

Bruschetta Alla Romana

Eggplant Parmesan Entrée

Focaccia Bread

Crab

Angel Hair Alla Checca

Costolette Lamb Di Agnello

Salmon

Potato Gnocchi Alla Genovese

New Zealand Grass-Fed Petite Rack of Lamb

Chocolate Brownie a La Mode Dessert

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was absolutely delicious... the ambiance was the same. It was nice to be somewhere that they really value a great experience, I never felt..."

Katie Osburn

"Early dinner for our anniversary turned out great! Made reservations for outdoor seating.. though it was not busy when we arrived. Server and Manager..."

Rajan Vasudevan

"Phenomenal evening at Jack’s Restaurant. We enjoyed the Caesar Salad, eggplant Parmigiana, Tomahawk Steak, Swordfish Special and crustless..."

Erick Allen

"Top notch Italian food, excellent service, pleasing atmosphere, not noisy. We had a really nice evening there. Great for a romantic date or group of..."

Wanda Neuman

"Fresh food and great service. We had the mussels, egg plant parmesan, and the fried artichokes and everything was good tasting and fresh! When we..."

Dennis James

"You can never go wrong here. Great food... lots of variety and exceptional service. A true Dana Point..."

Shari Grace

"Our go to restaurant in Dana Point recently closed and I had a hard time thinking of a good substitute for a six party birthday dinner on a Friday..."

Ronald Cozad

"Totally delicious! Full flavors - filet, veal, special pastas, super fresh cooked perfectly- so tender. Service professional, attentive,..."

Zeda Spiegel

"Top notch Italian food, excellent service, pleasing ambience, not noisy. We had a lovely evening there. Not sure why Google description says..."

Wanda Neuman

"The off menu specials are made with care but the regular food options off the menu are just fine. Veal oso bocco and lobster ravioli were delicious,..."

Sreehima Gadamsetty

"Delicious food and great service! The complementary bread is nice! We got the Jacks salad, bruschetta app. and ravioli Magro. They were all very..."

Grace Margaret

"Brought my girlfriend for her birthday and it was very refreshing to see such a variety of items on the menu. She is plant based and I am not so much..."

Ivan Mendez

"Staff is amazing -Ricardo mgr is on it. Jack greets customers Menu and wine list has been updated and specials are added during the week. One of the..."

Redsky

"Had such a lovely dinner here on two separate occasions. The gnocchi is absolutely incredible. The ravioli detectible. The eggplant parmesan was one..."

Dan Doe

"Jack's is a really nice find. A good special occassion place but not presumptuous. I found the staff to be very professional. I had the veal piccata..."

Kurt King

"Service was wonderful! Shrimp was overcooked in the pasta but the medallions made up for it! It was cooked perfectly and deliciously tender. The..."

Lynn Fox

Cali Costa Restaurant & Cantina

Coastal Kitchen

88/100 (1961 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The place has a very cool vibe, and the food was outstanding! I highly recommend the fig-glazed bone in pork chop and rotisserie chicken, as well as..."

Gypsy Runner

"I love this place ! The food is amazing the staff is very friendly and they have an outside patio where you can bring your dog. Try the baby back..."

Julie Dart

"This place has an amazing vibe, the sliding glass window/doors creates a true beach breeze and so much natural lighting. The house rolls come out..."

Daniel Kimbley

"We enjoyed a fabulous dinner. Loved sitting outside under the beautiful blue umbrella. Service was outstanding, many clever menu options. We’ll be..."

Kathleen Anne Cosgrove Callahan

"Seriously... Coastal Kitchen is the best thing going on in Dana Point! The staff and food are wonderful! This has become our default place to..."

Edward Apffel

"Great place. Great food. Fresh. Delicious. Our server was on top of things. Enjoyed it very..."

Taraneh Hatefi

"This place is ridiculous! Its so charming and "beachy". Alex, the bartender is awesome, and the trout dip is to die for! Be there again next..."

Kalin Hatfield

"Service was excellent, comfortable atmosphere, and the food was delicious! Definitely coming back. Beautiful place to enjoy a great meal and watch..."

Alicia Bell

"My bf and I went yesterday for a Thanksgiving Day early dinner. The food was fantastic, the martinis amazing, the Motown music ,loved it and the..."

Andrea Thorsen Smith

"Incredible food and excellent service - can't recommend this spot..."

Pam Apffel

"New favorite restaurant. ..the filet was melt in your mouth..and those homemade rolls..yummm..did a great job converting this place in a beautiful..."

Ann Dobbs Simmons

"My husband and I came here for my birthday and absolutely loved every bite! Each dish was flavorful but not overpowering. The sautéed clams and..."

Cya Nelson Drew

"Great food and great service! Crazy D is a delightful server and made our dining experience..."

Ruth Aflalo Mattes

"Hands down the best food in Dana Point! The Halibut was amazing and the rotisserie chicken was the best we've had anywhere! The butter cake topped..."

Mark McCorkel

"Coastal Kitchen in Dana Point triumphantly merges modern aesthetics with culinary brilliance. A welcoming ambiance is instantly noticeable,..."

Rupert Harvey

"We had lunch today and was really nice. Place is cute, service was pleasant, and dishes were delicious. My daughters shared and spinach and artichoke..."

Maria Lares

"Just dined at a local gem 💎 @coastalkitchendanapoint and it was amazing! The spinach and kale dip was great, the starter salad was hearty and the..."

Dr. Neferiatiti Holt

"Beautiful little restaurant, excellent service from our server (who said it was only her first week!) And tasty food and drinks. Surprisingly, my..."

Michael Garcia

"We happened upon this restaurant and were blown away. Food is delicious, service fantastic and what a view! Seafood taquitos, crab sand which and..."

Amber Smith

"We visited twice during our stay in Dana Point. The food was excellent both visits. We enjoyed the porch chop, chicken, crab cake, and other..."

Court Humphrey

"Beautiful design, friendly staff and an average food. Kale and spinach dip was really good, highly..."

Sahar Meshksar

"Halibut and the seared ahi tuna were both excellent. Tried the Jalapeño margarita for the first time here and it’s my new favorite. This is my..."

Adam Callino

"I called to make a reso and it was who Madison answered the phone. I told her that I wanted to do a special bday dinner for my boyfriend. Just the..."

Courtney Barnes

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