Best Casual Restaurants in Dana Point / Monarch Beach

38 restaurants available nearby

1. Truly Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(379)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 96 times today

Located in the heart of the Lantern District in Dana Point, Truly Pizza is an artisanal neighborhood pizzeria where friends and family can relax and enjoy the fellowship of sharing pizza - the world's greatest communal food. Our outdoor garden design, rooftop wine experience and nurturing service style promote a welcoming sense of community by offering friends and neighbors a casual dining environment filled with personal touch points every step of the way. *We are an outdoor restaurant with patio & rooftop dining only. We provide blankets and heaters for guests*Please note 20% gratuity is added for parties of 8 or larger.

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2. Jack's Restaurant/Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1079)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 21 times today

Jack's Restaurant and Bar is an Italian restaurant located in Dana Point, California. The restaurant features a casual, family-friendly dining atmosphere and a full bar.Jack's Restaurant and Bar serves dinner seven days a week starting at 4pm. Jack's Restaurant and Bar offers a variety of Italian & Seafood Specialties, Free-Range Chicken, Roman Style Pizza, Vegan & Gluten-Free Menus, and Desserts. Private Dining Room available for groups up to 40. Catering Menus also available.

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3. Luxe Restaurant and Bar

4.9

Exceptional(619)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 13 times today

Luxe Restaurant & Martini Bar in Dana Point provides the perfect blended menu, featuring: seafood, steaks and classic Italian dishes. It has a large outdoor patio, rooms for private parties, and offers on and off-site catering.Please find our menus at: https://www.luxefinedining.com/

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4. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.8

Exceptional(1494)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 42 times today

At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets. At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).

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5. Luciana's Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(3420)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 49 times today

Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.

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6. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2069)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 15 times today

Located in the oceanfront resort, Montage Laguna Beach, The Loft features stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean – the perfect backdrop for enjoying market-fresh, creative American cuisine with friendly, informed, and professional service. Innovative signature dishes reflect California regional cuisine with strong influences from the Americas; other favorites also include roasted meats and seafood.

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7. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(424)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 32 times today

**We are walk in only for Brunch. Reservations & walk ins available for Dinner**Mayfield combines modern Californian cooking with flavors from the Levant region, an area spanning the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Made to be shared, our food is designed to be experienced and enjoyed together.Please include any humans, big or small, in your guest count so we can make sure we have enough space at the table for you all.

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8. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(341)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 28 times today

Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

9. Ciao Pasta

4.8

Exceptional(1277)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 32 times today

Ciao Pasta offers the most authentic flavors of southern Italy in a historic setting reminiscent of the old world. Located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, we take pride in bringing the rich flavors and traditions of Italy right to your table. Our menu features a delightful array of dishes, from handmade pasta and artisanal pizzas to fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables, all crafted with the finest ingredients.At Ciao Pasta, we believe that great food is best enjoyed in good company. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual nights out with friends. With a selection of carefully curated wines and house-made desserts, we invite you to indulge in the taste of Italy.Happy hour at Ciao Pasta includes discounted house wine and beer, where guests are free to indulge in the beverages as they share affordable appetizers and select entrees. Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the passion and culture of Italian dining. Buon Appetito!

10. Stella's

4.5

Awesome(1286)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 8 times today

Stella's is the embodiment of serious Italian cuisine - original recipes and techniques alongside the freshest organic products, housemade cheeses, and carefully selected Italian flavors. Stella's is the perfect place for friends and family to gather - be it at the bar with a chilled martini, an appetizer in the lounge, or dining alfresco while tasting your way through the wine list and menu. Whatever your pleasure or mood, Stella's can make it happen!

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Scott
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We always look forward to dinner at the Craft House in Dana Point. The service is great and servers very friendly, always looking out for your needs. Always a first choice.😋
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CRAFT HOUSE Dana PointPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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MollieR
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such delicious pizza (we ordered 3 different kinds)! They were all so good! The design was really lovely, the service was great. We will definitely go again!
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Truly PizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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Bill
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It is no surprise that Jack's is still going strong after all these years...attentive service, good food and ambience, and Jack is quite the statesman and orchestrator of it all.
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Jack's Restaurant/BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.8
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Stefan
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
You can’t beat Luciano’s for atmosphere, and when you can find a good Italian restaurant with veal parmigiana on the menu, you go for it! It’s what we might have called back in New Jersey “a classy joint!”
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Luciana's RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.6
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Tony
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Absolutely amazing food, we were a group of 5 and we shared meals, everything we ordered was fantastic, especially the house made lobster ravioli !! My only suggestion would be to have a more extensive wine list, the live music was fabulous, really added to the ambiance
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Luxe Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Dana Point / Monarch Beach
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4.9

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Truly Pizza

2. Jack's Restaurant/Bar

3. Luxe Restaurant and Bar

4. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

5. Luciana's Ristorante

6. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

7. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

8. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

9. Ciao Pasta

10. Stella's

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