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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8 (5146)
$30 and under
American
34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design.

Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 449-2822
  • Website
    https://www.coastalkitchendanapoint.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Grant
  • Location
    34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,146 people are saying

Coastal Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen is a beloved dining spot praised for its "excellent food" and "outstanding service," offering dishes like crab cake salad and smoked trout dip. Patrons enjoy the "great ambiance," though noise levels can be high indoors. With friendly staff and a vibrant atmosphere, it's a "local favorite" in Dana Point.
5,146 Reviews

  1. Harry and Rose VIP

    Orange County27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat there often, and I always get a Lemon Drop. However, this time it was very bitter and sent it back. Hesitant to try one again. Food and service was excellent.

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  2. Stella VIP

    Orange County23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This place has always been a go to in the past. We used to come 2 to 3 times a week. Generally we sit at the bar and now and then we take a table which is what we did last night. Service was non existent. We had to ask for water 3 times (2 different people) before we actually received it. That was a first! Usually service is spot on. Off night for all of those we encountered 🤔 Salad is either so over dressed it’s soup or so undressed it’s dry. They do the same damn thing every night so why can’t it be consistent? Shrimp cocktail was good. I’m not a shrimp lover so this was my first time. Unlike my partner who can eat crab cakes daily (they are quite delicious here) I’m so bored with this place. The menu never and I mean never changes. Same ole menu for years. I get it if it works don’t fix it but get a little crazy 🤪 have a wild idea and let your chef get creative add something new. Put a special on every now and then. Have some creativity. SWITCH IT UP JUST A BIT There is absolutely zero reason to return but of course I still have to compromise now and then…. 🫤 So now once every few months I succumb 🥱🥱🥱

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  3. melissa

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Coastal Kitchen! The service and food are top notch ! Thank you !

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  4. Robert VIP

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great restaurant with amazing service. The food is delicious.

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  5. Sunny

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food amazing service would definitely return grouper sandwich yummm don't leave without crushing the short cake; big enough to share drinks were delsih kids menu was legit all around A+

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  6. Cindy

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cortney is the complete best!!! Love her!! Must try beet salad!

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  7. Cathie VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Always clean, fresh and a great neighborhood spot. Also a nice place to bring visitors. Our only issue is how loud the music is. Very hard to hear conversations at the table. But we overlook this to enjoy great meals!

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  8. Mary VIP

    Orange County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love this place!! That roasted cauliflower is my absolute favorite along with so many other items.

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  9. leslie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was so yummy from their Cajun shrimp to their chicken Caesar salad. They were super accommodating with our large party and very attentive.

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  10. Cindy

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cortney was beyond amazing!  Her customer service was far more than you could ask for.  The food was amazing. The beet salad and Hawaiian steak was 10 out of 10.

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Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 5146 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today
Google Map for Coastal Kitchen

34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Grant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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