My husband and I have been here several times, and it's quickly become one of our favorite spots! We love the variety of food options and the fact that the patio is dog-friendly--it's such a great place to relax and enjoy a nice meal. The patio ambiance is wonderful, and the service has always been consistently great. We've tried several different appetizers and entrées, and everything has been delicious. This has definitely become our go-to spot in the area! read more

Came here for mother's day lunch, really happy with our experience! The ambiance is an elevated casual, thought the coastal theme was well decorated. Service was very attentive and food came out quick. Everything came in huge portions! We ordered: - Blackened grouper sandwich: the fish on this was really nicely done, large portion too - Chicken BLT: good flavors, also on the heavier side with a double chicken patty. got a side of the quinoa salad, this was really nice and refreshing - French dip sandwich: really good sandwich, the dip complimented the sandwich really well. would recommend a side of fries because of the horseradish sauce - Half rotisserie chicken: not too dry but nothing really special read more

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This was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had amazing flavor super tender. The vibe is a little weird reminds me of like Stepford wives like very artificial, friendly too serious.. I guess that's what you expect from like a pretentious beach town lol. but other than that great read more

Excellent service every time we have dinner at The restaurant also the ambiance is excellent

My wife has a temporary diet restriction that is liquid only. I asked the Restuarant if we could order their clam chowder and just put it through a blender to accommodate her. And they said no. read more

First time at the restaurant and it was a WOW! We shared the beets appetizer, the Parker rolls and the Baby Back ribs. Each course was better than the last. the ribs were very meaty with very little fat. The sauce was outstanding a key part of BBQ. The biggest surprise of all was when we dipped the fries in their home made ketchup. It had a unusual and delicious tang. Great night for food. read more

driving around dana point and was hungry for lunch. came here for some light fresh seafood. Ordered the crab cake salad and like all the previous reviews, it's ALL CRAB. there is no filler of bread crumb or spices, just big juicy meaty pieces of crab. SO GOOD! Also had the chicken tortilla soup, the broth was much creamier than I'm use to, but it was still tasty. The jumbo shrimp cocktail came with 4 ginormous shrimp and the cocktail sauce has a nice kick to it. the side salad is also tasty. Good place for a light healthy lunch read more

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Food: Scottish Salmon was pan-roasted, apricot glaze or traditional remoulade, broccoli & parmesan; Baby Back Ribs (16oz, true Danish ribs, house-made BBQ sauce, coleslaw, french fries Service: great, friendly service Design: interiors has a nice modern seaside estate vibe with white bead board wainscott, navy blue fish wall covering, distressed wood flooring, and other naval/ocean themed touches in the lighting and decor Overall: what a great place to have a New American style Surf or Turf lunch in Dana Point read more

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My friends and I really enjoyed our lunch here. We had the crab cake salad, tuna, burger and veggie burger. The crab cake (singular) was one of the freshest and most enjoyable crab cakes, my friends liked the pink grapefruit & I loved the fresh corn & frisée salad. The tuna was tender and perfectly seared, the coleslaw was rich and delicious. I didn't try either burgers but the string fries were good. All fresh fries are good. Great location and beautiful dining room & patio seating. Very enjoyable. read more

An absolute taste bonanza! Our table had the blackened grouper sandwich, French dip sandwich, and the lunch filet. I highly recommend all three! The French dip meat just melted in my mouth. The grouper was perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. The filet was juicy and tender. Service was fast and polite, and they gave excellent recommendations. The outdoor patio area is comfortable and has a beautiful view of Dana Point. 10/10 will eat here again! read more

Coastal Kitchen - Blackened Grouper Sandwich - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

The good is so consistently amazing. And great service too!! always fresh and absolutely so good

I love grouper and CS is the only restaurant I have found that makes it so delicious! Great and reasonably priced wines too! read more

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This is one of the best restaurants in OC. We always come here with family coming into town. The slaw, French fries and Beef dip are always a must. For vegetarians the tacos are amazing. For dessert their hot fudge sundae is no joke. The service is always great even when they're busy. A fantastic place to go for lunch or dinner. read more

Best restaurant in Dana Point! We came to celebrate a birthday and they made it so special, plus the food is amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Coastal Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Ambience 5 Food 5 Service 5 Value 5 We drove one hour, and spent my birthday afternoon in Dana Point. After some research on Yelp in advance, I pre-selected this place for my birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint!! The restaurant was classy yet lively with some coastal motifs. It had a nice outdoor patio with a fireplace and heaters, and we chose to sit there. We hit the last hour of their lunch menu, so the menu seemed slightly limited, but the food was so Delicious (with a capital D)!! I had crab cake salad, which was full of meaty crab meat with no fillers. Avocado was a good combination. My hubby had crispy chicken cesar salad. We shared a bowl of clam chowder, which was so creamy and rich. We loved parker rolls, and felt like we wanted more. The food was overall on the rich side, but it was gourmet! The waitress was attentive, just right, enough amount. The check came out reasonable for the quality and amount of food we had. We enjoyed the visit so much, and are planning to go back soon. read more

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This is the most amazing restaurant I stumbled into by accident. Wow! I didn't realize Dana point had this level of culinary excellence! I absolutely loved the grouper sandwich. I don't know how to describe the sauce but it was next level! The staff mentioned that the brownie was really good and I did splurge a little bit. If you're in town, don't miss this spot! read more

Coastal Kitchen - Brownie. Treat yoself! - parks and rec reference. Amazing! - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

A gem! The ambiance, service, and food were all great! We came in for lunch last weekend and absolutely enjoyed our meal. Our waitress was the sweetest, most patient woman and was so friendly towards our 3 kids. Our favorite dish was the blackened grouper sandwich. It was a bit salty but was cooked perfectly. I would also recommend asking for the bun to be extra toasted bc it sort of fell apart since it's a brioche bun. We appreciated that that they let you pick from a variety of sides rather than just between fries or a side salad. The fried cauliflower ended up being our favorite. This might just be our new favorite spot in Dana point :) We can't wait to be back! read more

Coastal Kitchen - Blackened Grouper Sandwich with fried cauliflower - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

We made reservations which I would reccomend doing just in case. We parked along the street. The inside is clean & nicely decorated. Our server was very sweet & attentive. We got the pascal jolivet for wine which was lovely. For starters we had the Parker house rolls (to die for), & the spinach/kale dip. For our mains we had the Caesar salad as well as the halibut. Everything was exceptional and I would highly recommend. Will definitely be back. read more

Sitting outside was lovely but a little loud due to traffic. Next time we may sit inside. Only issue - felt as though our servers were rushing us to order, to eat, etc. Food was good. Ambiance was definitely the highlight. read more

This restaurant is a true gem. I've been to Coastal Kitchen several times and the food is consistently delicious. The menu features American Grill fare (burgers, fish, ribs, that is always excellent. The service is unfailingly outstanding. Of course, the setting in downtown Dana Point adds to the appeal. read more

Staff, food, vibe all 10/10! We have been here 4x in the last 2 months. The hummus is really fresh, the chips are delicious and the kale salad is to die for. My husband said the beef dip is the best he has ever had. read more

First time visiting Coastal Kitchen. I brought my mom for her birthday. Bre was our server. Can't say enough about our experience. So so so enjoyable! The service was on point. The food was excellent. We had the clam chowder, Parker rolls and the ribs. Definitely will come here again. If you're in town, definitely give Coastal Kitchen a try. Atmosphere is beautiful as well. read more

Friday--my friend and I had lunch at Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point. I ordered the chicken BLT with coleslaw and it was delicious ! Our server, Sammy,was gracious, professional and patient ( we tipped her extra as a result)! She checked in to make sure all was good! The ambiance is outstanding - clean, classy and stirring with customers!! read more

We LOVE this restaurant. Another beautiful dining experience this week. The crab cake salad is exquisite, lump crab, little to no filler, lightly seared. Tried the chicken sando for the first time and we LOVED it. Easily could have split the generous portion. We always say we're going to skip the Parker house rolls but then one passes the table and we can't resist. Awesome food, every time. Impeccable service. read more

Coastal Kitchen - Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Had a lovely time dining with some friends. Service was very attentive and food is served fairly quickly despite it being quite busy. Decorated so pretty for the holidays. We were not rushed from our table but respected the 2 hour limit. Everything was very tasty! Highly recommend the spinach dip and the cosmopolitan to drink!! read more

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Best hamburger in Orange County. The Outlaw burger is big,beautiful and super delicious. Don't forget to order the fries just fresh not from frozen potatoes but in-house made. Super WONDERFUL. You place your order at the counter and then the food is served to your table. We sat outside Saturday evening at 5:30 because it was a lovely evening and we brought our dog. Inside was busy with just a short wait for a table. You try COSTAL COWBOY and you will return and tell your friends about it. I just love the food and the friendly people with a casual atmosphere with happy families. I give it FIVE STARS for every thing.Frank L. read more

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Big shoutout to RYAN for resolving an issue in an efficient and kindest way I could hope for! THANK YOU. We were enjoy a perfect Saturday family day at the Baby Beach, and got hungry for some good takeout food. A short google search got me to Coastal Kitchen and their menu convinced me they offer the finest meals in the area (4 mins drive from Baby Beach!!). Ordered a nice selection of various portions and each was a celebration of flavors - The Salmon and Halibut were the perfect beach-meals we had right infornt of the ocean. Our boy enjoyed his kids-meal chicken fingers and fries, and the cake desert was a perfect finale. Beautifully and carefuly boxed for to-go. Came the next day for my crab cake salad (which was missed from the order, but Ryan was very courteous providing one anyway, thanks again!) Which was absolutely delicious; and sorry for taking only this single picture of the crab cake - we surely will come back during our next visit in Baby Beach, for more delicious meals. What a great choice! Next time we we surely dine inside, as the place is beautifully designed; very spacious and full of light due to the glass walls and well organized tables and sitting area. The bar is perfect for 1person dinings, with a decent selection of liquors. read more

Coastal Kitchen - Crab cake salad, boxed for to-go - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

I love this place!! Emma is right there to welcome you in and she is amazing. That first person is so important and Coastal got it right with Emma. The food was really good and our server Greg gave us great recommendations and he also made sure that we never needed anything. From appetizers to entree...the food was so delicious and we were so glad we listened to him. Sure the place is beautiful and its in Dana Point which is wonderful, but we were so happy with the service we got from Emma and Greg!! Thank you so much Coastal Kitchen!! read more

The food was amazing! The crab cake salad was incredible. No fillers, all crab! My husband loved the French dip as well. The staff is friendly and our waitress was very attentive. We were seated outside by the fire pit which was so very nice! Have been back already! read more

Coastal Kitchen - Crab Cake Salad - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

Love this local hotspot! We went on a Thursday evening and it was busy so make sure you make a reservation in advance! I am a steak snob and usually won't order filets at non steak houses but was craving one and I was blown away. It was cooked to perfection and tasted divine. I had a baked potato with butter to accompany it and it was delicious. My husband ordered the crab cake meal and tortilla soup. He said it was fantastic and would recommend that to anyone looking for a seafood dish. We are local and this was our first time here and we are excited to come back and have this be one of our regular spots! read more

Coastal Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

Best crabcakes salad in town!!!!!! Got real crab meat that is not mushy!!! Highly recommended! read more

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When did it become allowable to have a 5 year old sit at the bar while parents sip martinis and kiss. Child watching an IPad. I thought bar seating is for adults over 21. 7:00 pm evening hours read more

We came on a busy sunday night, and i had to last minute add one more seat to our reservation. the hostess was super accommodating immediately even though i could see the restaurant was obviously packed and was mentally prepared for it to not work out. our waitress was super kind and attentive to our needs. the restaurant was busy but didn't feel too loud! the food was good too! we got a range of halibut, crab cakes, clam chowder, and the chicken! the parking lot was full (fairly small lot), but we found some down the street so not too bad. read more

Very nice ambiance indoors and charming fire ice fireplace coziness outdoors. Consistently good food and service, but we would love to see daily specials or new additions to the menu or seasonal changes for more variety to draw us in more often! read more

Coastal Kitchen - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

AR and I came here for my birthday dinner - looking for something new and different. AR had been here once before and suggested it as an option. Coastal Kitchen had been on my radar for a while, but I hadn't found a reason to make the trip until AR gave it the thumbs-up. The restaurant is bright and airy, with large windows, clean, minimalist decor, and a cozy patio that's perfect for sipping something cold and watching the world go by. (We almost sat outside, but it was a bit too chilly that evening; even with the fire pits.) It's the kind of place where you can stroll in straight from the harbor or dress up a little for date night - it works either way. Fire pit - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=PxN0jYTNEVcdye-iha-Azg AR and I arrived just before 6:30 PM and were greeted warmly by the two young ladies at the front podium. We were quickly seated in a booth, which felt cozy and perfect for the evening. To our surprise, the restaurant was fairly busy - unexpected for Super Bowl Sunday when most people were likely glued to their TVs watching Kansas City and Philadelphia battle it out. It was nice to see we weren't the only ones out enjoying dinner that evening. Our server, Ricardo, was fantastic - friendly, helpful, and super knowledgeable about the menu. He struck the perfect balance between being attentive without hovering. It's clear that the staff here are well-trained; you'll never feel rushed, but you won't be left wondering where your server disappeared to, either. If you're unsure about what to order, just ask - they've got great recommendations. In our case, Ricardo nailed it with his starter suggestions, and we were off to a great start. Our order: Cajun Shrimp Starter - Very good; served in rich sauce. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=5d7RVWbeQriygjSlftm-Lg Parker House Rolls Starter - Good; rich. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=MIazEkIqlvJJNlvD5VFjwg Jalapeno Margarita - Okay; fair pour. Dark & Stormy w/Capt Morgan - Okay; fair pour. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=wxLX3g1FUluEKkqyOOivKw Hawaiian Ribeye - Okay; marinade was too sweet for my taste; teriyaki ribeye. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=gvD302OnLr3JxhZJwIJAag Crab Cakes - Good; tasty in a mustard sauce. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=hEL12rzC1q7KGUu9kOztMw Spiced Old Fashion Jalapeno Margarita - Good; good pour. Paloma Martini - Good; good pour. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=TSXd8r9Inl-U6gFYXxUavQ Grand total: $240 (Including tip) Overall, for the $$$, it was "good," not great. Coastal Kitchen strikes a nice balance - perfect for a casual lunch or a celebratory dinner. The ambiance is polished yet approachable, the kind of place locals love but visitors stumble upon and rave about. While the prices lean on the higher side, the quality of food, drinks, and atmosphere makes for a pleasant experience. Treat yourself - you'll leave satisfied! - Big Aloha! Food/Drinks: 3+ Ambiance: 4 Service: 5 Value: 4 read more

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The food is awesome! Compliments to the chef. The service is another story. Our waiter was the WORST! If you get Xander, run, don't walk. He's terrible. No personality and SO rude. He needs to pick another line of work. We should not have tipped him, but we have morals. At the end, he even purposely left our plates, and another server told him to remove them, and he had an attitude with her. He's literally a horrible human being. Will not be back. read more

I finally had the opportunity to have dinner here with my husband! This was his first time eating at this restaurant. We were seated on the patio quickly which was so nice because the weather of course was fantastic and we were seated next to the fire pit, which makes for a nice romantic evening. Our servers assistant come take our drink order immediately. Then Tanya, who I have been lucky enough to have before came to take our cocktail and appetizer order. Tonight I branched out and had the chicken dinner, which was really difficult for me to do... I ALWAYS order the pork chop! It has been my only meal here since they first opened! We started out, of course, with the trout dip, which was as good as always! I love this restaurant and can't wait to return! read more

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Just finished my visit to CC! Once again the service was excellent (our waiter was very cute). The meal (crab cake salad was delicious as usual. The crab cake was pure delicious crab, the dressing was very citrusy, and the avocado, corn and grapefruit slices were delicious as usual. My friend had the French dip sandwich and I had a taste. Excellent prime rib and Cole slaw. The restaurant has a fun and sunny vibe. The people watching is wonderful. Coastal Kitchen never disappoints! Once you go you know. read more

Wonderful place with a delightful coastal ambiance and delicious food. Our server, Nicole, provided excellent service, making the experience even more enjoyable. The crab cake was absolutely delicious--perfectly crispy on the outside and flavorful inside. Highly recommend! read more

Coastal Kitchen - Burger and Crab Cake Salad - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

This is our favorite go-to when we go to Dana Point; we love the vibe and atmosphere, food and drinks, but I agree with the last reviews. Sometimes the service is weak, we often feel the bartenders favor the regulars more than us. It's starting to bug, we almost always have to ask for a second drink, we don't get talked to, it's just not that cool read more