TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

"My group of six ended up here pretty much by chance and I wasn't expecting much, given the placement in a row of restaurants and bars in a seaside..."

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Jamba Juice

"This is my favorite little juice spot after a morning workout in South Orange County. Yes, it is fairly corporatized, but they serve a mean..."

Melissa Bruketta

"I go here about 2-3 times a week! They know.me by name and always smiling and friendly. I had an issue once, and the manager Sam took care of me..."

"I love Jamba juice but I can't believe how expensive it has gotten lately! I mean I ordered two drinks and it cost me almost $13.00!! I didn't even..."

shawna

"I've never had a bad juice here. Its not the healthiest in my opinion becauase its loaded with sugar but taste very good. They have lots of options..."

Rachel L

"Just the best service and friendly staff. They have adjusted well to the COVID situation. Delicious and nutritious smoothies are always a treat. We..."

Barbara Wilson

"I like to put the straw up my butt hole. People don't judge they just stare... for a while but hey, it's California am I right? Also one time I..."

Drake Lyons

"Jamba Juice always does a good job, including this location in particular. I get the PB Moo’d , and am never..."

Julian Martinot

"Haven't been in a while but I love this JJ. The staff is extremely pleasant and..."

ALEXANDRA LYONS

"They always have fast and accurate service. Anytime I come here, I never wait more than just a few..."

Charles A

"Great location very friendly. Even when they are super busy! Team works..."

Johnny S

"I go here for lunch everyday! Orange dream! And its a few minutes away from my..."

Teri Miyahira

"Loved it! You can always count on..."

Ryan Arfmann

"What's not to like? Love Jamba..."

Lisa Walsh

"Healthy options that taste good and are filling. Say no more..."

Tiffany Smith

Tutor & Spunky's Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

Enosteak

Wheelchair Accessible

"Not sure why this place has 3.8 stars. We had a great time and meal. It's a steakhouse on campus of the Ritz Carlton. Nice, mellow, intimate..."

Samer Khouli

"Wonderful experience! The food was delicious & the service was exceptional. Try a port for..."

Bryant Ulmer

"Went here for a celebration. Excellent service and food. Had the filet and the wagyu coffee rubbed ny strip with mac and cheese, spinach and mashed..."

Zaid Imam

"We arrived at the Ritz late yesterday and booked dinner here. The service was impeccable, and our dinners were absolutely delicious. We had a..."

Miss D

"We were staying at the Rutz and wanted to do a sit down steak dinner. We made reservations and were told there was no real dress code. It was casual..."

Kim Ly

"Amazing experience, service, ambience, food, hostess and waiters, great job..."

Robert Mahe

"It was so great we went back a second night. We had a young woman named Alex as a waitress...her attention to detail and her personality were a key..."

Judy C

"Excellent service and great food in an elegant..."

Seth Galentine

"Absolutely loved visit here. The location is perfect and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is great. The staff were lovely and helpful and the..."

Fernande Ayala

"The food was pricey and not as good as expected but it was still..."

Omer Cohen

"Amazing desserts and the steaks?..."

Pete Mendez

"Loved..."

nora cruz

Casanova Ristorante

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"OMG!! Driven by this place 5 years. So glad we came in and decided to try it! The Shrimp appetizer was divine. The Rigatoni Mama Rosa was to die for..."

Jude Crawford

"Nice restaurant with excellent service. Very freindly staff and helpfull, when searching for the best food and some good wine. Pizza is real italian..."

Michael K

"Nice place to eat. NY style pizza and great atmosphere. Not too pricey. Loved the olive oil. Clean and good..."

Mark V.

"We celebrated a family moment ….party of 11. Mario was a terrific waiter and the attending staff attentive and helpful. The calamari appetizer..."

Jan Merryfield

"Excellent food everything. I have eaten here frequently over the past 10 years. Never a bad meal, great service with raee exception. Lamb, pasta,..."

Sandi S

"Just spent my birthday here and I have to say....hands down the food was AMAZING!! Service with a smile, friendly staff, and so accommodating to our..."

Karen Otto

"Amazing atmosphere and delicious food! One of my favorite restaurants, hands down. The veal parmigiana is..."

Shanna Reeves

"Having moved from NYC we have been looking for the best pizza in OC. Ironically, we moved just down the street from this place and so far, they hold..."

Doctor Bo

"Excellent food and service for a visitor from Phoenix. Great wine & food. Cool decorations on the walls. Little patio outside also. Will..."

Brianna Peterson

"Great dining experience! The food was great Classic Italian.The restaurant has a large bar and a separate dining area. Everything was clean and very..."

Randy Windle

"Anytime your in the neighborhood and you want the very Best Italian food and great spirits and impeccable service to match go here you will not..."

William Hoover

"Absolutely the BEST Eggplant Parmesan I've ever had. Love the Calamari and..."

Gayle Krufal

"Our server Angie was great. Her recommendation was perfect. Literally the best Basil Pesto dish I’ve ever had. Perfect timing on refilling, tea and..."

P Bryant

"My favorite place in the whole Dana Point area. The owners, the bartenders, the food, the service, the ambience.... It's the BEST! It's old school,..."

Dion Melton

Kamea Poke

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"One of the favorite poke place in the Dana point, i came long way to eat their poke bowl! Their protein is very fresh and tasty. I saw their boba..."

Jungsik Lee

"Excellent poke plate/bowl. Very fresh tasting and decent portions for the price. Its not very often that I've had macaroni salad as a side for poke..."

Robert Kennedy

"Since a kid, Kamea Poke has been my go-to poke place before a fishing trip; it was my first poke place I've tried. After I rig up at Hogan's next..."

Ashton Azadian

"Service was great and the people were friendly. Restaurant tables needed cleaning. The food was good for the most part. The brown rice was under..."

Ann Walls

"Best Poke in OC! Service was awesome fish and ingredients tasted super fresh. I highly recommend..."

Jon Ettelson OC Realtor

"Good price. They don't charge extra for most extras like seaweed salad, crab, or masago as many places do. Fish was fresh. Service was..."

Melvin Seid

"Price is a bit high but portions are large. Overall poke was fresh and the meal was yummy. Easy stop next to the..."

Sarah Lu

"Awesome little spot, first time trying Poke and I wasn't disappointed, service was quick and to the point and ingredients tasted fresh and good..."

Kevin Chang

"Really good poke bowl. Fish was fresh and serving was..."

bryan debarbieris

"Best poke ever! They're very generous with the fish and mix..."

Becky Spengler

"Poke bowls are delicious and this place is a great poke bowl place, probably the best I’ve had. The prices are very high ($14 for regular/$17 for..."

Jake Griess

"Great poke place, 6-step make-your-poke bar for infinity of delicious..."

Fabien Wahl

"Went back a second time because the first time it was so good. Ordered different things Dash everything was incredible. I feel like I ate a pound of..."

Alex Boston

"Oh man, the spicy shoyu here is out of control! AND they are super generous with their portions. They only have the basics when it comes to fish..."

Brian L

"Good food. Good price point. Very good poke..."

John Patrick Fernandez

"Price is a little crazy, but honestly it's the best poke I've ever had. I can't go to any other poke place now without subconsciously comparing it to..."

allen

"I was in the area for work and felt like some poke. With a quick search, Kamea Poke popped up. The quality of their food was very good so I decided..."

Tony Lien

Starbucks

Wheelchair Accessible

"Spacious Starbucks branch with great staff and excellent service. I really liked the fact that they offer numerous styles of mugs and on display..."

MM RR

"Isabella is bright, cheery and inviting with pretty awesome hair and when I left my cell phone they didn't let someone else take it or take it..."

Vishnu Das Sivananda

"Very good service 👏 thank you so much...."

issak bm

"Bold sign, download the app get a free drink. Told no, have to wait a few days. Nice staff, but I hate misleading..."

Larry Martin

"Great customer service. I messed up on my own order, and the gentleman with the epic mustache fixed without any issues. It was a great vibe walking..."

Jay

"I went the weekend leading up to and on Christmas Eve and the service was great! These guys were working their butts off and having a positive, body..."

Rhema Flowers

"This location is really convenient in a shopping center with a Gilson's and the CVS customer service is great and the drinks are normally very..."

Gigi

"I love the staff their are very kind. I get my drinks right. You guys are the best. I can walk over fro Maori on my break and..."

Natalia “NAT” Law

"The older lady with very colorful hair (sorry I forget name) is not just the best barista in Orange County, but in the world. And I've been to..."

Scott Hurlbut

"The coffee and food were good. Staff was as friendly as always. I ordered egg bites which were good, but not the flavor I think I..."

John Noland

"Had my best salted caramel sweet cream cold brew here made by lovely Sarah. She is amazing and made us feel special..."

Katka Prokes

"Same as other starbucks, convenient..."

bern parras landingin

Whitestone Restaurant And Bar

Free off-street parking

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

180blu At The Ritz-carlton

Wheelchair Accessible

"Table for one this time. But an overall nice experience. Started at the bar for a brief wait. Then seated quickly for my 7:30 reservation and a very..."

Cornel Hunter

"One of my fav place in Dana Point on a bluff of the ocean where we were married. Most beautiful scenic view of the beach and..."

Julie

"Scenic date spot for a Friday night. The best part about this place is the views. Stunning view of the Pacific Ocean, Salt Creek Beach, and grounds..."

Corina Lange

"Amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, if you are patient and lucky, you may see dolphins near the beach. Astonishing sunsets and most of all, the..."

Antonio Vargas (VagabondDragons)

"A little windy but beautiful ocean views. Open seating with a limited menu. Currently $10 to park at valet with no self-parking option. Great for..."

Trevor Burgan

"We came here to spend the $300 Marriott credit card annual bonus👍 There’s a beach parking down the hill (~3min walk) that only costs $1/hour...."

Winnie Huang

"Tis place was absolutely magical. The view. Wow! The food was extraordinary and they also had live music. Rose was our server, and she was..."

America Geenens

"I love the service. I loved my kids hamburger & fries. I loved the strawberry churros, they were very fresh & so..."

Lynn Maui

"뷰도 너무좋고 음식도 맛있었어요. Our server Allie was so attentive and kind to our party. She deserves a round of..."

박상우

"Absolutely amazing!! Gorgeous views, delicious food, and friendly staff. I highly recommend visiting even if you aren't staying in the hotel. The..."

ATLAS

Monarch Bay Beach Club

Wheelchair Accessible

"A gem. Not high brow, not fancy but the poke is better than most in Hawaii and the service is just first rate. Don’t listen to anyone say they are..."

Richard Latman

"Delicious food with great service. We had the Shrimp Ceviche for our appetizer, then Fish & Chips and the Flounder for entrees. Rounded out with..."

Paul Kenney

"5 stars for the sunset views. 4 stars for the service. We’ve had brunch and dinner at Monarch Bay Beach Club. We love taking the trolley from the..."

Ray K

"Wow great food, view, beach - really..."

Daniel Greenberg

"We made reservations the night before our anniversary to watch the sunset. This was also during Super Bowl. The restaurant brought us complimentary..."

James Lugo

"Food and Service was great. Chicken Wings, Expresso Martini, Lemon Meringue pie, cheesecake, poke bowl all..."

Rob Bohlman

"Very casual spot right on the beach. Good cocktails. The food was good too, very friendly and attentive staff. It could get loud. It's a very nice..."

Rafael Bayona

"Beautiful location on the beach with good food and beautiful atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Highly..."

N Kh

"Lovely. You have to stay at the hotel or be a member to come here. It is a beautiful space. Our children loved the fire tables and the menu for..."

Bena Roberts

"Beautiful property! With ocean and golf views! We spent a day on the privet club beach! Wich you can get by a tram, hotel service includes! You can..."

IRYNA ZULIM

Stillwater Spirits & Sounds

85/100 (1450 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Parking Available

Street Parking

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"I enjoy Stillwater's. People are friendly and Angie is the best server ever. The Sunday brunch is the..."

Peggy Mall

"I loved the openess. The dance area is great. The floor and giant seam is a bit scary while dancing, they could use some over head ceiling fans for..."

Rose Godard

"I never have had a bad experience here. Angie and Becca are simply best and took very good care of me and my guest. Dancing on Saturday nights is..."

Steve Alvarez

"The food and service were great. The place had great energy. The outside patio is really cute. Music was a lot of fun..."

Sandy Sinden

"We went there for our anniversary "brunch"! The blackened salmon sandwich was delicious. My wife enjoyed her chicken sandwich. The chocolate banana..."

Michael Mollenhauer

"Good food, Ice cold draft beer, Great atmosphere, Kick Ass band! Best place for Sunday..."

Craig Cascelli

"We had a fun time but we didn't care for the calamari it was like chewing fried rubber bands sorry but that's the truth but we did have a fun time..."

Toni Earickson Tarnowski

"Awesome club , great food , great service , friendly staff and a perfect room for live entertainment !! My new favorite..."

Arnie Newman

"One of the BEST venues in south Orange County for delicious eats, handcrafted cocktails and LIVE MUSIC! Stillwater has a large dance floor, a good..."

Beth Reinstein

"One of the best places in Orange County to see live music and enjoy great..."

Paul Kaas

"It had a great relaxed vibe and you could tell people were happy. The staff was very nice. Food was great, but yes a little on the pricey side. Beer..."

Catalina Aripez

"Very lively evening, and likely due to that, the service was a little slow. Had a few cocktails all around $15 a piece and some appetizers...."

Neil Doherty

"The service was some of the best I've ever had, and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout the entire evening. The food was absolutely..."

Michael Guymon

"We were visiting from Florida & looking for a happy hour after walking Crystal Cove State Park. This place was great! Outdoor perfect weather, great..."

Becky Mirando

"Great indoor-outdoor space. Service was awesome and food was..."

Mark McCorkel

"My first impression walking up was that it was a very nice place and cool atmosphere. We sat out on the patio, which was covered and very pretty. ..."

Kristin Whitaker

"Great outdoor bar and seating area. Ideally located off improved Dana Point Holden Lanter district. Ideal for watching game on TV while enjoying ..."

Michele Pellizzon

"Came here for their highly rated patio and good ratings and was extremely impressed with everything. Very clean, delicious drinks and huge selection..."

Matthew Arnsdorff

"The location is amazing, the outdoor patio is huge, there is plenty of tables, some have fire coming from the middle of the table and there is..."

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"I go here a lot. It's usually the same crowd but it's always nice to sit at the outside bar when the weather is nice and meet people. The pizza is..."

Schuyler Silverstein

"Great social & eating spot. Good vibes always here. I’ve only experienced friendly service and warm welcomes. The restaurant has always delivered..."

Tiffany Ellis

"Customer service is excellent and although its very busy, the vibe keeps you relaxed. The band did a great job last night playing a variety of music...."

kisha everson

"Our group of 20 homeschool moms from all parts of OC escaped our children and husbands in the pouring rain to descend on this outdoor patio on a..."

Allison Holloway

"Very relaxed environment with a prohibition vibe and lots of choices for your libations. The music was perfect and the waitress/bartender was very..."

Jared Benning

"We were very happy to find this place for taco Tuesday The ambience is pretty awesome and it is also dog friendly The menu choices are solid and..."

Doctor Bo

"Mike, Alex and Pedro made my Birthday celebration smooth, fun and easy. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks, great service and music. Thank..."

Carolina B

"Great patio live bands variety of drinks. Food is awesome big menu. Try the jumbo shrimp cocktail almost a meal. Great..."

Tim Fajardo

"Great outdoor patio! A friend and I stopped here for dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and our server was wonderful. It was..."

Jenn E

"Exquisite dishes with bold flavors, simply delicious and worth a visit! Great atmosphere, amazing service, it was a splendid visit in which me and my..."

Brandon Rose

"Their burger was pretty good. Not the best I’ve ever had, but definitely worth the price. The bartender was wicked fast and efficient. This place..."

Manny Kressel

Beach Hut Deli Dana Point

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice staff at the front desk (dude named Adam. Folks in the kitchen are a bit serious and angry it seems, but that’s ok - kitchen folks don’t..."

Adam Traidman

"Chill atmosphere. Easy walk to Ritz. Polite, patient employees. Had a food allergy in our party they were great to work through menu. Monster sized..."

Tim

"Great food, great service!! If you are looking for a sandwich made with love, then this is your place!! One of my top 3 favorite sandwich..."

Ulysses Zuniga

"Great sandwiches but the fresh crisp veggies they use definitely take it to another level. Great spot to grub after a day at the..."

Seth Lawyer

"This place rocks! Great food and they will make you right at home.. they even made me a few things that were not on the menu. It's a short walk from..."

Yoshi Motosan

"The super salad with our own choice of greens is to die for - absolutely excellent, filling and a piece of art! Neither one of us added a protein..."

Pat Kornychuk

"Excellent sandwich. Great proportions of fillings and the bread was..."

Robert Kennedy

"Easy parking, delicious food, a decent draft beer selection and outdoor dining during COVID. They had great vegetarian options as well! The malibu..."

Sierra Mike

"Yummy doesn't quite describe the sandwiches. They are more like delectable. My son nn I had a great sandwich experience here nn will definitely..."

James and the Giant Floor Sander

"Huge portions, inside and outside dining. Nice place to eat after a walk on the..."

Kristin Chermok

"Great for a quick bite, though not fast food. Many options. Great party pack..."

Sandi S

"Very good vegan sandwich! 🥪 & They offer free water cups. 10/10..."

Erica Johnson

"Very nice location. Very clean restaurant. The outside is open for patio dining. My husband and I split the extra large sandwich, which was..."

Melissa Liwanag

"Great local place since 1981. Close to the beach and the Ritz. Get the Santa Cruz great sandwich. Staff is..."

Lee Ferry

El Pollo Loco

84/100 (1064 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

"No joke — best chicken, ever! The chicken is just DELICIOUS! Really nice staff. Highly, highly..."

Yury T

"Service is always good and be sure to honk your horn a few times after good service at drive through or ring the bell inside. The employees love it!..."

Briant Patterson (Briant Patterson-Realtor)

"I love a place I can go to and be able to change an item to what I want to eat, without getting that weird..."

Sandy McPeak

"This particular location of El Pollo Loco is so on the ball it is unreal. Every single time I walk in there or anyone walks in there for that matter..."

Gogo GG

"This is my favorite location when I want to eat at Pollo Loco. I’ve gotten to know a few of the employees and every time I’m there, they’re..."

carlos hernandez

"The service and food at this location is amazing every time I come eat here. Wouldn’t change it for any other pollo loco location..."

Rafael Javalera Rojo

"The best chicken, the best service of any El Pollo I’ve been..."

Alex Shaw

"We love this this place. We met everyone at the Chamber mixer at the owners are delightful. The Double chicken bowls are amazing. thank you so..."

Daniel De Maio

"Friendly staff and atmosphere. Great..."

Taishiro Goto

"I’ve always said that if I could only have one restaurant, it would be El Pollo Loco. It’s not fine dining and it’s not glamorous, but it’s..."

Andy Baerst

"Irais gave us great service Will recommend anyone here..."

Brenda Contreras

"The service was friendly and super..."

Lizzy Morales

"Excellent service they are very..."

Berenice Luna

"Had a small purchase at this favorite store. They usually recognize their repeat customers, which I find unusual and complimentary. Friendly and..."

Norman Harck

"I had a great and easy experience here. using my new app was great! food is delicious and the assistant manager , I believe her name was Arianna, was..."

Tracey Paskowitz

"Review Updated ======= I have been back 3 times now to this Dana Point location. The staff is super friendly, the food is great for quick Mexican..."

Jared Benning

Agostino Ristorante

Wheelchair Accessible

Jc Beans Coffee House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good coffee. Really good cappuccino. Cozy. Friendly staff. You can even by books for 2 dollars and all proceedings are going to county library. Love..."

Luke Haldun Unal

"The best coffee drinks in South Orange County Dana Point area... my go-to always, great..."

Kelly England

"The Conscientious Early Bird Gets The Worm. I think sometimes of times and ends.2 times 2 places for 3 at the same time and you are up against..."

John Morse

"This place has an excellent vibe. They have a fireplace going in tye fireplace in the winter, great coffee, friendly staff, and an indoor and covered..."

Jessica Marie

"I love finding local coffee shops when I'm in a new place and this one was a total win! I've been back 2 more times after my first visit. Great..."

Maria June Meecham

"I always look great in this coffee shop. If you want a good picture of yourself - go to JC Bean Coast HWY North, Dana Point, California. It's the..."

Loriann Witte

"The Best Coffee I have ever..."

Debbie Thorn

"Cute spot. Small on the inside but some seating and a nice library. Expansive coffee menu and friendly staff! The drive thru option is nice, but..."

Frank O'Connor

"Best coffee I’ve had on the coast besides Urban City in Washington state. One of the lady employees even came out and entertained my five year old..."

Kelly’s Automotive Mobile Tech & Performance Shop

"Killer Dana beans are unreal. They don’t taste heavy, they are super smooth and have a perfect amount of caffeine. Best beans I have brewed in a..."

Christopher Farlow

"J C Beans Inc is our go-to coffee shop when we’re in Dana Point. While we can’t speak to the inside (we always have our dogs with us) the..."

Anthony Brooks

"I loved going here pre-pandemic. Five stars for the coffee and snacks! But, now that the place is re-modeled I will need to find somewhere new for..."

Ysa G.

"Coffee, chai, breakfast burritos and pastries are delicious (their dirty chai is my absolute favorite treat)... but the service is painfully slow..."

Shira Greenbaum

"Great cozy coffee house. Patio had plenty of seating. Inside seating was beautiful and cozy with a fireplace. A lot of coffee and desserts to..."

Suzy “Suzy's Vista” L.

"The best iced chai latte and amazing iced matcha latte..."

Evan Erickson

"Great place. Awesome service. He got a bowl of water foe my dog. Love this..."

erick armeson

"Best coffee in Dana Point! The breakfast burritos and other food items are delicious as well. The drive through is a bit unconventional, as you may..."

KC

"Stopped by on Sunday afternoon for a cup of coffee.. i liked how cozy and nice this place..."

A. Hosh

"Hands down the best Iced Oatmilk Dirty chai I’ve ever had. Definitely my new spot over Starbucks..."

Patrishia Lee

"For my husband and I, and for those who visit or we share bags of this with, this is the best coffee that we’ve ever had. We do not Live in the..."

Gabrielle Hall

"Go here!!!! Everything is good. Everything. I used to get the thunderbolt which is just caffeine with more caffeine. My go to now is their dirty iced..."

Martin Ngo

"Go to this drive thru full of calm with time to spare. Great coffee & pastries. Very popular with the locals. We line up in a 3 lane formation..."

Loriann Witte

Glasspar

Luxe Restaurant And World Famous Martini Bar

84/100 (1046 ratings)

Petit Australian Lamb Chops

Luxe House Salad

Creme Brulee French Toast Breakfast

Oysters on the Half Shell

Free off-street parking

"This is a fun little bar/restaurant. We came here to listen to the live music and were seated at a high top near the piano (which incidentally has..."

Todd Schwiesow

"We dined here for dinner on a Saturday evening during a piano performance. The restaurant is beautiful with diverse atmospheres including outdoor..."

Tyesha Palmer

"Fancy place and great location, huge diner with sophisticated setting. Ideally arranged for either dinner dates or big family gatherings, lighting is..."

Amado Carino

"This is our favorite place in Dana point. Food is always delicious and drinks are great too. We have been eating here for 4 ye and it does not..."

Elizabeth Satterlee

"Went for late night dinner, it’s a well know martini bar. We wanted watermelon martini and they had ran out of it and settled for cucumber martini...."

James Lugo

"Love the ambiance! Great location. Great for date night. Good service and good..."

MARCELLA SEIDENSTICKER

"Luxe is our go to Mediterranean restaurant in Dana Point. The chicken parmesan is the best I've ever had and simple things like French Fries are out..."

J.S. Price

"Great service and wonderful food. Public parking close..."

Larry Martin

"My first time at Luxe, a delightful pal decided to treat me to a belated birthday dinner. We sat on the patio and literally closed the place down,..."

Melissa Bruketta

"I just had the pleasure of dining here for a late brunch/ early dinner and was pleasantly surprised. The Atmosphere: Welcoming & Inviting, The..."

Joshua Price

"We grabbed brunch at the bar. I had the lobster omelette, which was yummy, and my companion had the steak and eggs. Both entrees were very good and..."

Carin Whitaker

"Jimmy saved the day! We needed a last minute option for rehearsal dinner for my daughter’s wedding. At first we were going to have Jimmy cater at..."

Yancey Nilsen

"amazing experience...you won't be let down coming..."

dave withers

"Paul made the most amazing martinis. The manager was great! Unfortunately, I did not get her name. And the piano guy looked like Justin from Blue..."

Izzy Holguin

"First time here and I loved the Bloody Mary's and Crab Cake Benedict and rosemary potatoes for Sunday Brunch! And love the dog friendly..."

Myranda Love

The Point Restaurant And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Ahi bowl was 5 stars and amazing. Great place to watch football at a fun Dana Point bar that’s on the higher end. Beautiful ocean views and..."

Peter

"Excellent place for any time of the day, service is superb and food is amazing delicious, weekend is great with live music, for sure this place is a..."

S Toruno T

"Came here in 2021 on a family trip, then came back this week in 2023 for the honeymoon. I seriously recommend the fish and chips or point burger...."

Erick P

"Greatest place ever. Never disappoints, customer service is great, the environment and vibes are amazing 😍. This place is awesome and will always..."

Michael Serrano

"It’s mostly a bar but the food was surprisingly good. Service was a bit slow but..."

MARCELLA SEIDENSTICKER

"Perfect place to catch a game and a bite to eat. Sliders and fries hit the spot. Staff welcoming and accommodating. Didn't have a chance to catch the..."

Connie Mazella

"Sports bar/restaurant nice friendly fast service. Stopped in for breakfast. Enjoyed the Hawaiian breakfast of Loco Moco. Delicious. Also enjoyed the..."

marad jahde

"Huge super-loaded steak nachos. Best slider burgers I've ever tasted. Diced mango in the Cole slaw loaded, grilled fish tacos was a real treat...."

Clark Courtney

"Had the best time on my first visit. This place has a great local feel to it. The staff is very friendly and make you feel like a local. Food was..."

Steven Duarte

"Fun local bar that's actually affordable and laid back! Country fried chicken is excellent for a simple comfort food..."

Mark McCorkel

"Highly recommend this place it’s the best place to have a drink and grab some..."

Nessa Robles

"Huge plates, great prices, bar atmosphere but there were plenty of kids there for breakfast on the weekend. We got a great seat by the window and it..."

Dan Galietto

"Always on Point! No pin intended ;-). Okay, maybe a little! Great place for cocktails at night, breakfast in the mornings, heck brunch, lunch, or..."

Jeremy Burns

"“I love this bar, it’s my kind of place, walkin through these doors, puts a smile on my face”.. you know how the song goes. Ash is hands down..."

Cork

"A little place we were turned on to a couple years ago by friends. Hasn't disappointed yet. Cool vibe, large food portions and great selection of..."

Robert Baker

"We had a great time here! Fun atmosphere, amazing entertainment and excellent food and drinks. Our server, Ariana was fantastic! She was friendly..."

Mike Hague

"Came here for bingo and stayed for the fun! Met some friends and family here for a Wednesday night dinner and bingo and I was blown away at how..."

Katelynn McDougall

"Love ASH $ she is the best server ever 🥰💋🏈🏈 so busy today at 2ish / all the kids were working so hard !Bartender was good / the crowd was..."

Kim Gentile

What A Dish Cafe & Catering

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The food here is fantastic! We love that everything is local and organic, it truly makes for the best quality of food. The sandwiches and omelettes..."

Daniel Kimbley

"I love this place and never pass/leave Dana Point without going at least once :) Every thing about this place is simply..."

Kyong Kwak

"So enjoyed your restaurant yesterday! The first time I visited your restaurant it was for breakfast and it was delish! So I was now back for lunch...."

Debby Sue Rodela Zülch

"Absolutely fantastic breakfast this past Sunday! Highly recommend if you are in the Dana Point..."

Renee Sperling

"I am from NJ and every time I'm in California visiting my family we go to WhataDish for breakfast. Great food and even better..."

Adam Gruber

"Great place!! Tried it for breakfast and lunch- delicious food and the cupcakes were so yummy..."

Jodi Grillo Michaud

"Amazing food and bottomless..."

Danielle DeWittie Donnelley

"Definitely returning. Great service, presentation, taste and quaint setting!!!..."

Gina Moreno

"Had breakfast with Friends at What a Dish yesterday.... Egg white, mushroom, broccoli, feta omelette and apple, caramelized onion, brie focaccia..."

Christina Lay

"We had a wonderful late breakfast outside, very attentive servers. Nice, quiet and pleasant, great food, I highly recommend..."

Maria Rivera Berouti

"Awesome food � amazing pastries... definitely will be back to try..."

Pilar 'n Billy Cayton

"Great Eggs Benedict - Cambridge style! Short rib sliders were..."

Jere McBride

"Everything is fabulous...drinks, food, service, ocean breeze... ..."

Heather James

"Delicious, I am so glad that I stopped at Dana Point while driving along the Pacific Coast..."

Thomas Chee

"Best place to eat! Great atmosphere & food...I have never been disappointed. Thanks for making such GREAT..."

Erica Richey Schmaltz

"This brunch spot is a nice choice for savoring delicious Eggs Benedict and indulging in tasty desserts. The restaurant is excellent and offers an..."

Katherine Melnyk

"Cute place slightly away from the rush of the harbor. Limited parking in this center as there a lot of great restaurants here. This is an order at..."

Krystina Jarema

"The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We ordered crab cakes and shrimp tacos, and both were delicious and fresh. They had the most..."

G T-S

"fantastic little cafe set off the beaten path between the Marriott and Dana Point Marina. The food was healthy and filling and the service friendly..."

Pizza Prince

"Great location and such a cute environment. My bff and I got 1 thing and split both of them. We got the brunch bowl and brioche French toast. I..."

Ariella Smith

"Had a lovely lunch here today after whale watching with Ocean Institute. Our server Jerred was polite, friendly and knowledgable about the gluten and..."

Farida Visram

"First time at this hidden Cafe. The outdoor seating was pleasant. The staff was super friendly! I brought my dog with me for brunch and the staff..."

Civan Orakcilar

"Everything was good, and we enjoyed the service. The only complaint I have is that my omelet wasn't an omelet. It was kind of a scramble & the eggs..."

El El

"Great place to stop and get some breakfast. I tried the French toast and it was absolutely delicious. The truffle fries are some of the best fries..."

Lanash Lath (Dezignstar)

"The food and staff are incredible. Originally it was my sweet tooth that brought me in as a customer because of their incredible Cupcakes! I've tried..."

Bryce Larson

"Absolutely love this place! Total hidden gem. The food is amazing and we just recently found out they do dinner too. Love the outside seating vibe!..."

Joseph Cefalu

"Now open for dinner too! Such a great menu, good prices, and the most delicious food. Friendly service. I highly recommend and can't wait to go..."

Tamari Falshaw

"What a Dish is a hidden Gem in Dana Point! Close to the Marina, plenty of parking all around. Easy access by mains streets. The only spot in the..."

Beto Gudino

"I recently tried the Apple Brie sandwich and French dip at this establishment. While the sandwiches were decent, they fell short of my expectations...."

Lo

"Delicious breakfast and excellent service! We had the chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and breakfast bowl, followed by a delicious brownie. Everything..."

Opal Abee

"Counter service, order inside then sit outside, food was very good. Nice portions. Ordered Beef Dip was tasty, my wife ordered Eggs Benedict, heard..."

James Jarvey (ocmacman)

Gen Kai Japanese Restaurant

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"Husband and I toured the coast from Santa Barbara to Dana Point. This was the best sushi we found! Excellent authentic sushi house. The restaurant..."

Katie Binion

"I have been going Ten Years. I have been going to Gen Kai for 10 years I am not a sushi eater but Gen Kai has many other great dishes and i have..."

Waverider

"Dana Point Chamber Ambassadors showing love to one of our fabulous DP restaurants. Everyone enjoyed their lunch today...sushi eater or not! Irene..."

Krista Sinacori

"I look forward to eating the non-rolls, but I can say the rolls are HUGE and VERY filling. Very quick service and the place looks very cool. Decent..."

Brandon Na

"I will give a 5/5, even the price not beautiful but good delicious and the staff & chef treat u like a..."

Dr. Integrity

"Great place we walked to from the hotel. Staff was so nice, food was great after a whole day of traveling, and most importantly they have Tamari for..."

Lalo Ajuria

"I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. The service was really friendly, fast, efficient and good. The restaurant was packed on a friday night...."

marad jahde

"Vegetarian roll with the sweet potato (add cream cheese) omggggg So delicious! We ended up ordering another one, it was so good! Thank you Gen Kai..."

Julia Austin

"Best Sushi restaurant on the west coast! Go hungry and trust Yoshi the master chef choose for you. Trust me! Every time I've visited, I've enjoyed..."

Neil Lund

"Great food. Really enjoyed the..."

Ojan Azizi

"The sushi tasted fresh and the fish was soft. Went there for a date night with my boyfriend. Sat down within 5 minutes of walking in at the bar. The..."

Mandi Sanchez

"I have been going to Gen Kai since I was a little kid, I am 45 now. My Dad helped as the Realtor for the first location in Dana Point. Always great...."

Dusty Lloyd

"Excellent! The service from start to finish was honest and friendly. The sushi, specialty rolls, and hand rolls were nicely presented and tasted..."

Peter Aburdeineh

"I suggest sitting at the Sushi bar. The employees are very friendly and fun. Everything from sushi to fresh yellowtail, salmon, & halibut sashimi..."

lisa Schuler

"The best sushi restaurant in South Orange County. Melt in your mouth thick-cut yellow tail sashimi. Extensive cooked and raw selection. Fresh wasabi...."

Carisa Carlton

"An unassuming but delicious little sushi bar. Five sushi chefs popping out plenty of great rolls and some interesting appetizers ( spicy tuna..."

Lisa Korney

"Fantastic experience and food. Sat at sushi bar. Everything was fresh quick and tasted great. Loved my usual unagi. Tried some new stuff..."

Jeff White

Ichibiri Restaurant

Filet Mignon and Shrimp

Shrimp Teppanyaki

Ichibiri Salad

Fried Rice Volcano

Chicken or Beef Teriyaki

Teppan Shrimp

Chicken and Salmon Combo

Filet Mignon and Chicken and Shrimp and Ahi

Teriyaki Chicken and Shrimp Combo

sushi

Fried Rice Mickey Mouse

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is an excellent dining experience. The atmosphere is beautiful. The service is incredible, fast and very nice. The food is delicious. My..."

Melissa Liwanag

"Really cool experience. The chef was very entertaining, friendly, and went above and beyond to makes us feel at home. The food was beyond good and..."

Jaymie Martz

"We love Ichibiri!. It’s great for dinner parties or just a super yummy dinner. The chefs are always so much fun! I personally love their salad..."

Moni Burke

"Amazing Food, Great Portions and Such A Fun Environment!! This was our 1st time here and we will be back for sure. Such a cool and fun place to eat..."

Carolyn Rodevich

"Had dinner with my sisters. The food was good. They give you so much that it is well worth the cost. I now have leftovers for at least two..."

Heidi Wagner-Thomas

"This place is so delicious and the go to for the Teppan grilled show, always. Filet mignon and shrimp was excellent. Teriyaki chicken and shrimp just..."

Jon Bladez

"Second time here. Great place if you want thus type of restaurant. Love the fact they add noodles 🍜 to the order. First timeninhad chicken and..."

HERNAN ABBES

"The food is amazing, the chef didn't put on a good show but it was fun anyway. Prices are steep..."

Nanette Dempsey

"Great prices, great customer service. Ichibiri has a clean restraunt, with great food, and amazing decor. Be sure to check them out! Delivery..."

draco man

"Wow! Surprisingly great, truly authentic Japanese ramen. Exactly like what you'll find in downtown Tokyo. A rare..."

Hugh Geiger

"Very busy but they were able to accommodate us. The service was great and the cook was very personable and had us laughing the whole time. The food..."

Suzana Vee

"Great food, great service! Wish I had found this sooner! I highly recommend the Laguna Niguel..."

Brandan Althof

"Always a favorite with family for B'Days!! Delicious food and fun, friendly atmosphere..."

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