If you are in the area, you must stop in this super cute new restaurant!! Mary Anne, our server, was so attentive and engaging with my son. She recommended the pancake soufflé and he ate it up! From start to finish, a wonderful experience!! When we vacation there again, we will be sure to return! read more

Fun fact about French dip since I loved it so much here: Did you know that French dip was actually invented in the early 1900s in Los Angeles, California? We were welcomed with the kindest staff and the most beautiful cafe I've probably ever seen. I loved the blue, vintage, classy interior. French dip- (9/10) My favorite French dip I've ever tried so far! Meat was so juicy and soft! Melted in my mouth! Perfect baguette! Savory and tasty sauce! Salad on the side- (10/10) Best salad ever. Sweet, tangy, and fresh salad with grapes, pear, raisins, and nuts. Highly recommend French dip, especially as the first thing you get here if it's your first time. My dad had the eggs Benedict and loved it! I tried a bit and the poached eggs were very delicious. Overall, I wish I could give this cafe a 6/5 stars! Worth the wait and hype read more

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We chose this restaurant because of its excellent reputation and were excited to enjoy a nice dinner during our vacation. The food tasted great. We ordered the grilled octopus appetizer, my wife had the Chilean sea bass, our child had the penne, and I had the restaurant's signature ahi salad, which is lightly seared on the outside and raw in the center. Unfortunately, about three hours after dinner, I developed severe stomach pain and have been running back and forth to the restroom ever since. It completely ruined the rest of our evening and put a damper on our vacation. This wasn't just a mild stomach ache--I experienced significant abdominal pain and frequent trips to the restroom shortly after eating here. Regardless of the reason, that is simply not acceptable for a restaurant at this price point and with the reputation it has built. It's especially disappointing because we were on vacation and had been looking forward to this meal. Instead, I spent the rest of the night dealing with severe stomach issues rather than enjoying our trip. The food was flavorful, and I wanted to love this restaurant. But when a dining experience ends this way, it's impossible to overlook. I sincerely hope management reviews its food preparation and handling practices so future guests don't have a similar experience. read more

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Ooh La La! I can't believe it took us this long to get to bon appétit Café in Dana Point. We were celebrating a birthday and we were pleasantly surprised with a slice of fresh delicious cheesecake with a strawberry coulis with fresh strawberries Maryann, was our gracious waitress. ( she was very sweet to come by several times as we could not decide what we wanted off the menu. Everything looked so delicious and so on point with our appetite.) Every dish came out perfect. The salmon with sautéed spinach and potatoes was so flavorful and delicious. The French dip was devoured. We are looking forward to coming back and enjoying the Tartines and croissants. This restaurant is everything! We are so happy that they have arrived here in Dana Point. They have done everything to make you feel warm and invited in a very Parisian way. It's on a corner so there is patio seating we sat in the main dining. So comfortable. Parking can always be a bit of a challenge on Del Prado. Give yourself time to find parking in one of the lots or on the street as we did. Bon appétit Café is a culinary delight. I get the sense that this will be a staple for a very, very long time in this community. read more

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I didn't realize this restaurant changed hands in March 2026. Perry is our server and he's very nice. They have a few gluten free options and Perry raved about the salmon so bf is ordering it medium rare. The octopus looks really good so I'm going with that. They have WiFi but you need a password. We had an unexpectedly good dinner here and I loved my octopus which was so TENDER and juicy! Bf really liked his salmon and I gad a bite and wanted more!! We didn't have dessert but will be back soon! Definitely a solid 4 stars which is great!! I can't wait to come back and try the calamari and shrimp. read more

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Loved loved loved their egg white frittata! Normally I wouldn't order anything with only egg whites fearing that they came out of a carton but I could taste the freshness in these eggs. The feta spread on top and refreshing salad on the side? I'm gonna be back! That croissant breakfast sandwich was no joke either. Full thick slab of fluffy eggs and cheese on top of a gorgeous croissant, I'm hungry just looking at the picture. Bon Appétit café is also an incredible place to people watch, on top of being a delicious breakfast/brunch eatery in Dana Point that's not a pizza joint. I heard it's an epidemic. Pizza parlors opening here. Also their coffee cups have a fun special handle so it feels comfortable to hold! read more

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You really can't go wrong when they serve lavazza coffee and throw in some delicious pastries and entrees The two young ladies working were so sweet and did a great job on my coffee. Even the little bathroom is decorated so pretty!! This cafe is in the heart of the Del Prado neighborhood next to the full restaurant which is serving wonderful food. I can't wait to return and try some other items read more

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The service was good the staff were always checking on me... The ambiance inside was a bit loud but was good outside( since no one like to eat outside) The food was okay... the hanger steak was okay, it wasn't season properly so cannot really taste it, the french onion soup was so, so... probably because it wasn't cooked as much ‍ I ask for a basket of bread without them letting me know that I had to pay for it... so had to pay $6. The bread basket wasn't warm and was ok. Overall I do like the place but it is overrated and too pricey. The food is ok but won't pay for that price. read more

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I absolutely loved this place--it was our first time visiting yesterday! We ordered the clams, octopus, branzino, and a salad. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, and we had such a great experience while we were there. Unfortunately, a few hours after eating, I developed severe stomach pain and have been going back and forth to the restroom ever since. I even noticed undigested pieces of the clams afterward, which made me believe they were what upset my stomach. I've been feeling awful all day. I'm genuinely disappointed because I really loved the restaurant and was excited to come back. I'm hoping this was just an isolated incident, but I wanted to share my experience so the restaurant can look into it. read more

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Came to Dana Point for my best friend's birthday and visited this cute place! Plenty of delicious pastries, we tried the peanut butter cookie and cheese danish (both were 10/10!) Friendly customer service and great ambiance, very beautiful inside. My coffee was pretty strong but still very good, I added some sugar and it was perfect! Great experience! Would come back. read more

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What a cute new restaurant where the former Maison Restaurant was. Atmosphere is very French Cafe very chic, light open and carefree. Our food was simple and delicious. The homemade Yogurt was excellent I can't believe how creamy and delicious it is! The honey added is so flavorful. I recommend this dish! I recommend highly! read more

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Perfect! Great food, excellent service. Try the Eggs Benedict, absolutely delicious. read more

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Ate breakfast at Bon Appetit. This cute cafe is takeout or sit down orders. I had the soufflé pancake. It's not overly sweet at all and I got syrup on the side! Service was quick. Easy and decent brunch spot. read more

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My wife and I came here for lunch. We love French bistro food and decided to give it a try. My wife ordered the Angel Hair pasta (fire-roasted tomato, garlic confit, basil, extra virgin olive oil), and I ordered the French Dip (roast beef on a baguette, au jus, spicy aioli, onions, house greens with a side of horseradish). Both dishes were very good and the ingredients were fresh and well prepared. The roast beef on my French Dip was very tender and flavorful. The portion sizes were adequate. Definitely not large. The ambiance was cozy with comfortable tables and chairs, with an abundance of natural light. I would describe our waiter as efficient but a little brusque and not all that friendly. I would definitely return to try other dishes and experience the pleasant atmosphere. read more

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My friends brought me to Bon Appetit on Sunday to celebrate my birthday and it was such a wonderful day. The staff were so friendly and made sure everything was perfect for us - including a check in from the owner! I love the new paint job - the blue is so elegant and the gold chandeliers are classy. Has a French cafe vibe for sure! And the food, as pictured, was amazing!! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Delicious solid French food at this chic restaurant. Having lunch here feels like being in Paris, I guess! It's bright and airy on a sunny day. The French Dip with salad was hearty. The roast beef was tender as well as the baguette was soft enough that wasn't tough to bite. The Angel Hair Pasta was very good too! Simple and yet very satisfying with tomatoes, basil, in olive oil. It's definitely a nice restaurant to hang around all afternoon! read more

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Bon Appetit Cafe is a nice addition to the Dana Point restaurant scene. The cafe took over the previous Maison location, retaining much of its charming decor, while brightening up the space and opening up the seating. It too has a French inspired menu, along with Mediterranean inspired dishes, including the Poulet Roulette, which appears to be an homage to the new owner Stephanos' Greek Heritage, with its spinach, feta and dill filling, along with a French beurre blanc sauce, is delicious. The Penne in Marsala wine sauce is also very tasty. read more

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Loved the ambiance and decor, friendly service, and good food. Food came out quickly and they also have outdoor seating. Great place for breakfast/brunch. read more

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Centrally located on a corner in Dana Point. Friendly staff and we seated right away despite a busy brunch service. Nice decor, very relaxing shade of blue gives the place a very chill vibe. The breakfast was very good, soft scrambled egg in a croissant with bacon. The pancake souffle and avocado toast also delicious, everything was well made and tasted fresh. Nice place for brunch, will return when we are down in this area again. read more

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We have been here at least five times since Bon Appetit opened and every time have had a great experience! The food is delicious - great share plates, especially the hummus plate with veggies. My favorite entree has been the seabass (special) and branzino. Good cocktails also! And always the friendliest and best service. I love how they opened up the restaurant and the new decor. We will be back for sure. read more

Wonderful first visit to Bon Appetit Cafe. Sat at the bar and had a lovely meal. Live music from next door wafted in at just the right volume. Service was great; food was delicious! read more

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Lovely decor and great service! The pasta dish was delicious and I loved all the fun cocktail options. read more

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Great french inspired place for breakfast, lunch, or brunch located in the heart of Dana Point on Del Prado. Benedict is perfectly prepared with a hollandaise sauce that tastes so fresh. Pancake Soufflé is absolutely amazing and not overly sweet. Coffee drinks are a win as well. A must try if you're looking for something more than the usual breakfast. read more

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My date and I walked in and quickly noticed that it was very busy, we anticipated this since it was a Friday evening, however, what we didn't expect was the restaurant seemed crowded due to its relatively small size. However, the staff here were hustling and working hard, they even managed to sit us down within 5 minutes of walking in. We were seated in their small patio area which was cute and nicely decorated, keeping us away from the loud indoors. Our server was prompt and attentive, despite the chaos going inside the main restaurant. With that said, we ordered water, their elevated margarita, beer, humus, steak and salmon. The water was nothing fancy, nor cold, kind of tasted like faucet water. The elevated margarita was very strong and delicious, the beer was light and crisp, the humus was delicious which came with pita bread and what seemed to be chickpeas on top of the humus, the steak was a bit underwhelming, however, the salmon was rich and plentiful. Overall, we had a nice and enjoyable dinner despite it being so busy and crowded. A nice gesture was when the chef came out to greet us and thank us for dining in at their restaurant. 5 stars for their service. read more

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Super pretty inside! Good food, great service! Amazing pastries, strong coffee! Omg bar a must try! Almond croissant is very good! read more

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What a cute spot I went there with a bunch of girlfriends for brunch today. I had the eggs Benedict and it was delicious. The staff here are so incredibly kind and generous they made me feel special that's for sure! I will definitely be back read more

Came here for brunch on a Saturday. Ambiance is nice. Seated right away, which was positive. Water cups were old, scratched, and the size of a large shot glass (but some tables had larger glasses which is odd.) Service was slow as tables around us were served food before us even though they were seated afterwards and had larger parties. As I'm writing this review I had to ask my wife what we ordered as it was *that* unremarkable...Ordered Salmon Benedict and the Croissant breakfast sandwich. Neither plate had any flavor. The croissant was half the size of an average croissant and tasted stale. Potatoes were soggy and lukewarm. Their prices do not reflect quality received so hopefully they will implement changes to improve. *Our dining experience felt like two stars is warranted but I added a star since they are still in the first 6 months of opening. read more

Tried this for the first time while in town with family. Have been to the coffee shop Many times as well. the duck hash was amazing.Would come back again read more

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We heard about this super cute new brunch spot and drove all the way from Irvine. Def worth the drive. We had coffee, mushroom tartine, egg croissant, pancake soufflé , French toast, horchata drink, and an almond croissant. Everything was great. The ambiance was very Parisian. The staff were friendly. When we finished we turned the corner and went into their coffee shop which has a seperate entrance and because it was so cute, we ordered more coffee and pastries to go and sat outside on their sidewalk French style tables and chairs . Adorable, and we can't wait to go back! read more

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Went for breakfast. The waitress provided no spoons, sugar or cream for our coffees. She rarely came to our table and I got up twice to find her where she was in the back talking. The royal benedict was watery and tasteless and the potatoes overdone, dry and again no flavor. The bathrooms were filthy with urine on the floor all around the toilets and poo stains everywhere. Overall it was a great disappointment. Two people for breakfast $80.00. read more

Food is good. Service is pretty much the best I had in a few years. The restaurant owner is very friendly so does the staff. Thank you for putting the blanket on us. We had a very good time in the restaurant read more

My rating is based on poor service. on Saturday June 13, 2026 my son and I stopped in to try this restaurant for lunch since the Japanese restaurant we planned to go to was closed until dinner. upon entering Bon Appetit, we were seated quickly since the restaurant was not busy. after receiving menu, we sat waiting about 10 minutes waiting to place our order. the waitress was too busy socializing with other customers than taking our order. I noticed the Hostess looking at me with concern, but she said nothing. I decided to leave, and go to a restaurant right across the street, which provided excellent service, menu choices, and better prices. I will not be spending my money at Bon Appetit Bistro in the future. read more

I visited with a large group of friends and was quite pleased with this new restaurant. I ordered the Beef Bourbignon and found it to be quite delicious. It was cooked to perfection, my only beef with it was the lack of pearl onions. I ordered a Grand Marnier Souflet also, waited the requisite 30 minutes for it, and was quite pleased with it. It was cooked the right way too. Our waiter was very pleasant too. He was a tall Frenchman with a beard, but later we found out that he was a local. read more

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I was so excited to hear that Steve and Agatha were opening a restaurant in downtown Dana Point, and Bon Appétit is clearly something special. My food was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the angel hair pasta paired with a glass of white wine, a perfect combination. It was wonderful to visit and experience their new place firsthand. I wish Steve and Agatha success as they welcome the Dana Point community. Bon appétit! read more

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My daughter and I happened to stop here for an early light dinner.I honestly wasn't expecting much, especially since it seemed like a copy of Maison. I was super surprised how good it was. It is hard to find French onion soup that doesn't taste "sweet". Everyone around here seems to make it that way. These people make it super differently but really good. It doesn't taste sweet, thank god, it has a great onion/beef taste and it is delicious. We also had the salad with berries and it was fresh and the dressing light but still flavorful. Our waiter was a doll and the decor was subtle and relaxing. Overall I was super impressed. If you get a chance go check it out. read more

Loved this little cafe. The outdoor seating is nice. Feels very European. They have a good selection of vegetarian items. I love that they serve breakfast stuff until 3pm. I got the mushroom tartine (with crushed avocado, eggs, feta). It was delish. The side of potatoes was a little bland but I never met a potato I didn't eat. The server was very attentive. No complaints. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe is a new and welcome addition to the vibrant Dana Point dining scene. Decor is light, airy and calm, as is ambient noise. The restaurant is open for all meals and features pastries from Pandora Bakery. I went for dinner (party of four with a reservation) and were seated warmly and promptly. Our server (from a small town just outside of Rome) was engaging, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We started with goat cheese fondue (accompanied by slices of Granny Smith apples and caramelized shallots) and French onion soup, garnished with green onion, both quite satisfying. Three of us ordered penne with wild mushrooms, thyme and shallots in a sherry wine cream sauce, while our fourth diner enjoyed chicken with spinach, feta and dill in a citrus beurre Blanc sauce, accompanied by asparagus risotto. Both dishes were well presented and very flavorful. We finished by sharing in tiramisu and bread pudding, both made in house and delicious. Steve, the owner, stopped by and we had a nice discussion about his background and experiences, lending a personal touch to our experiences. Lastly, prices were quite reasonable and their corkage fee is $25, so if you bring your own wine, make it a good one. I look forward to coming back for other meals, especially breakfast. read more

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Bon Appétit in Dana Point is absolutely incredible! The menu is fresh, creative, and everything we tried was amazing. The restaurant itself is beautiful such a great atmosphere right at the hotel with stunning views. We're so excited to have this spot nearby and will definitely be coming back again and again! read more

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50$ for two giant plates of food, two coffees (which were spectacular) and excellent service from Taylor. I thoroughly enjoyed the decor & ambiance. The food knocked it straight out of the park, absolutely amazing. I can't say enough good things. Value, ambiance, and quality of food & service are all top tier. Can't wait to come back. read more

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We got the Wagyu Burger w/ Greens & Roasted Potatoes, Escargot, Grilled Octopus, & Prawns w/ Saffron Risotto, and the Cheesecake. Everything was great. My wife said it was definitely top 3 best burgers she has had. The octopus was mind blowingly good. The service and hospitality was fantastic. Great Ambiance. Everyone was friendly and inviting. Even the chef came out to greet us. Thank you for the complimentary Cheesecake & The pastries for my birthday. We will definitely be back. read more

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