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Flower covered entrance, The Tea House on Los Rios - The Tea House on Los Rios, San Juan Capistrano, CA

The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8
4.8
2716 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch and Lunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 443-3914
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joel Martin
  • Catering
    The Tea House on Los Rios, is proud to offer catering for celebrations of all sizes. Add a touch of elegance to your next corporate event, bridal shower, luncheon, birthday, baby shower, or holiday party! Contact: catering@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, as well as wedding receptions, The Tea House on Los Rios is here to make your event a success. Please contact us to discuss details and specifics of your special day. Contact: events@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross street
    Del Obispo and Los Rios
  • Parking details
    While we do have a private lot, it tends to get full on weekends! There are three additional places to park within 100 yards - the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and Parking Structure, as well as the Los Rios Historic Park (2 areas). Both are close and provide you an opportunity to view the grounds on your way to The Tea House!
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot, serviced by both Amtrak and Metrolink
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Holiday Experience

    $63.28 - $95.45 per person

    Dec 18, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
    December 18th through January 5th, we’re pressing pause on our everyday menus and focusing exclusively on our Christmas & Holiday Experiences. By simplifying our offerings and keeping reservations limited, we’re aiming to give you a seamless, more intimate experience—so you can fully enjoy the charm and cozy ambiance of The Tea House. We’ve curated a menu featuring set options for our Tea Experience, Lunch, Brunch, and a special Nutcracker Tea for children. This seasonal menu is only around for a short time—from December 18th to January 5th—so be sure to book your spot early and enjoy the holiday magic with us! The holiday menu is available for $89 per person. The Nutcracker Tea is $59 for children 12 and younger.
    Holiday Experience Photo

What 2,716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tea House on Los Rios offers a charming and enchanting tea experience set in a beautiful vintage cottage. With "excellent service" and "delicious food," the ambiance is both whimsical and picturesque. Guests rave about the "amazing scones" and diverse tea selections. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable afternoon with loved ones.

2,716 Reviews
  1. Candace

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A true gem, this tea house is a treasure beyond words. The staff are cheerfully present and accommodating, serving with utmost care while crafting the ultimate tea experience. The ambiance is festive and warm, with friends old and new meeting to share in a prized selection of teas. A timelessly classic experience whether celebrating the joy of a lazy afternoon or a once in a lifetime occasion.

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  2. Colleen

    VIP

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Christmas Tea time with my two daughters. Service was impeccable. Food delicious.

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  3. Michelle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing way overpriced $350 holiday tea for 3 people. Crowded and loud atmosphere, tea sandwiches terrible - way too many sweets need more savory, and lousy cheap house champagne. Will spend my money elsewhere next year.

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  4. Sharon

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The holiday tea at the Tea House at Los Rios is absolutely delightful! Be aware that parking is an issue--most of the lots nearby are valet only, at least on this weekend in December. But once you get there, it is a beautifully decorated restaurant with stellar food and service. We have been coming here for many years and thought this year was one of their very finest holiday teas.

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  5. Cyndi

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience!! We highly recommend that everyone experience this restaurant!!!!

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  6. Ashlye

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really sad that the Xmas tea was a fail. I go here 4-6 times a year and though it can be pricy the menu is well thought out to accommodate a variety of tastes. The Xmas tea was not. After starting with delicious currant scones the second course was plated (not placed on the usual tiered stand). Six “sandwiches” were served only one of which was a salty savory treat. EVERYTHING else had sweet as the flavor profile. They weren’t necessarily bad but with dessert yet to come, provided no counterpoint to the other sweets. So disappointed AND $90!! Definitely not worth it this time😞

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  7. BreAnn

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time and it was my son’s first tea experience and this will definitely become an annual Christmas tradition. Everyone was so kind and accommodating and everything was perfect.

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  8. Kristen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tea house!!! A great place to celebrate or just enjoy the afternoon. It has quickly become a favorite place to go.

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  9. Heather

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and decor, especially during thr holidays is festive and lovely. The service was excellent, and the food was tasty. Two people in our party opted for the holiday tea, and two got the holiday lunch. Everyone was really pleased with their choices. We’ll definitely return.

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  10. Caitlin

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    For $89 before tax and tip each, the holiday tea menu disappointed us greatly. The scone and teas were lovely, but the "sandwiches" and desserts were mediocre at best. We only liked one of the six sandwiches (the sliced turkey), which is simple and probably hard for any restaurant to get wrong. Two of the other sandwiches (the Brie pastry and smoked duck crostini) seemed like they would have been better served warm, but were cold, perhaps due to an overworked kitchen that wants to rush out food. The "ham salad" was particularly unappealing, in both taste and appearance. Atmosphere wise, the tea house is very cute and every team member was a delight. We just wish we didn't feel scammed out of $200+ for a disappointing experience.

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FAQs

The Tea House on Los Rios is rated 4.8 stars by 2716 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Tea House on Los Rios

31731 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Del Obispo and Los Rios
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch and Lunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    While we do have a private lot, it tends to get full on weekends! There are three additional places to park within 100 yards - the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and Parking Structure, as well as the Los Rios Historic Park (2 areas). Both are close and provide you an opportunity to view the grounds on your way to The Tea House!
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot, serviced by both Amtrak and Metrolink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Martin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 443-3914
  • Catering
    The Tea House on Los Rios, is proud to offer catering for celebrations of all sizes. Add a touch of elegance to your next corporate event, bridal shower, luncheon, birthday, baby shower, or holiday party! Contact: catering@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, as well as wedding receptions, The Tea House on Los Rios is here to make your event a success. Please contact us to discuss details and specifics of your special day. Contact: events@theteahouseonlosrios.com
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