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3.8 (294 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Carlos C.

Delicious food and remarkable taste. German was very polite, attentive and friendly. Always welcoming me with a positive energy and enthusiasm. The staff that German managed make my experience in (Dennys (Dana Point ) A unique family experience Thanks to German a his staff.

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Tony J.

Jemmie is a wonderful, courteous, kind waitress. Our family will definitely be back here again for late night dinner/breakfast maybe even lunch lol. The food was good, it's Dennys so the pancakes are always spot on. Sabrina, order the patty melt, with mashed potatoes. We each enjoyed our choices. We can see the harbor from the large open circular seating. I prefer this Dana Point location compared to our local ones !

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Scott A.

This is a great place to have a nice quiet breakfast that's located close to the Harbor. The staff here is very attentive and always friendly.

Everything. The eggs were all we needed. Everything outdid our expectations the experience was fabulous. Would 100% recommend.

Amy C.

We stopped here from the Sawdust Art Festival before driving home because we got the munchies! This Denny's was different from any others we've visited. It definitely had the retro diner vibe. When we arrived we didn't wait too long before we were seated in a booth. Our server came out with the menus and gave us a few minutes to peruse the offerings. We hadn't been to a Denny's in years and we were surprised at how extensive the menu was. We opted to order from the 55+ menu. He chose the scrambled egg with cheese and I ordered the starter meal. Both plates came out hot and both were very tasty. I ordered the gluten free English muffin and although it was buttered it did not taste appetizing and the 2 pieces of bacon were tiny. Everything else was very satisfying. Our server was a man of few words but he was friendly and very attentive. We noticed he was pretty busy bussing as well. The coffee was very good and our meals really hit the spot. This diner does outdoor seating on the street side! It's very clean and bright. The restroom was also clean. This was a great spot to settle our cravings and we would not hesitate to return.

The cold coffee
Lucas C.

The food here is always delicious, whatever the chef is doing back there he needs to keep it up. The coffee this time was unfortunately very cold and we did not get very good service. I feel like the service here is lackluster but the ambiance and location somewhat make up for it. If it wasn't for the location I probably would be turned away by the cold coffee and not attentive employees. Other than that I usually have a great time here. Just wish it was a little more friendly.

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Service was great. Tino was our server, super friendly and attentive with our order. Definitely going back again.

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Phenomenal loved T-bone steak at 3 AM. Can't complain at all. Very good fruit broccoli eggs, coffee, milk.

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Great experience, we love our server Hector! Good food and ambiance too with unique building architecture.

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The food is delicious and the service is high class quality, I love our waitress Hector , delightful morning at Denny's

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Great food at an excellent price! Today served by Tino who is friendly and attentive, as is the entire crew!

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Review Highlights - Denny's

Isaias was one of the best waitresses there he treated me well!

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Mollies San Juan - Variety of sauces.

Mollies San Juan

4.2(127 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

Went here group of 10 people. I ordered the sirloin steak and eggs. Wife order the lobster…read moreomelette.it was awesome food was flavorful.We are planning to come back here for more of their good food

My husband wanted meat loaf for dinner tonight so I did a quick Yelp search and Mollies San Juan…read moreturned up. We decided to go check them out since we have dined at Molly's Country Kitchen in Laguna Niguel but not the Mollies San Juan. We were lost for a bit and called the restaurant and they sent someone out looking for us in the parking lot. That was so nice of them. Hubby of course, ordered the meat loaf dinner and I went with the chicken marsala (with raisins and mushrooms) as suggested by the server. We also had a cup of soup each. I had the French onion soup. The soup came lukewarm, so I sent it back. It came back out hotter and tasted so much better. My husband had the turkey rice soup and it was delicious (I had a taste of it while waiting for mine to be reheated). Chicken marsala was good, however, the sauce was salty. The breakfast potatoes that came with it was good, as well as the steamed vegetables. My husband liked his meatloaf dinner and the mashed potatoes. He said the gravy was a bit salty but not too bad. Would have been 5-star if the sauce wasn't too salty. Service was good. They have many employees in the restaurant so they checked on us often. I believe it's a family-owned restaurant.

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Mollies San Juan - Dining space.

Dining space.

Mollies San Juan - Cinnamon Roll. Soft, buttery, and gloriously indulgent. They add a generous amount of icing on top for added sweetness.

Cinnamon Roll. Soft, buttery, and gloriously indulgent. They add a generous amount of icing on top for added sweetness.

Mollies San Juan - Lobster Benedict. Love their hollandaise sauce; creamy with the right amount of tangy richness.

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Lobster Benedict. Love their hollandaise sauce; creamy with the right amount of tangy richness.

Proud Mary's Restaurant - Chili Cheese Omelette. Homemade chili with chunks of tender vegetables and melted pepper jack cheese. Really good!

Proud Mary's Restaurant

4.0(643 reviews)
0.5 mi
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Food was not good. We originally went there for brunch but they still serving at 12, so we were…read morestuck with the lunch menu. The clam chowder was horrible. Tasted like bad flour gravy with little to no potatoes or clams. Don't order this. My Cesar salad came with chicken, anchovies, croutons, and like 4 cherry tomatoes. The anchovies were whole and there were 3. I like that they asked if I wanted them (I did) but I wish they were chopped up instead of whole. The cheese on the salad was hard like it had been sitting out and the chicken seemed like it was some cheap breast defrosted. They could have grilled the chicken, had fresh black pepper to make it a lot better. The French fries on my son's plate were honestly sad looking. Cold and soggy. My husband ordered fish tacos and chili and admitted he's had better meals in his life. We drove pretty far to try this place and honestly wish we went next door for better food. Service was ok, our soups came out before we got our drinks, which I didn't like. The food is super overpriced for the quality. The best part was the view.... Hence the second star. I won't go back.

This place has a great location right next to the harbor. It's very open with great views of the…read morewater and boats. Service was quick and we were seated quickly. I was very excited to come here as the place was busy with people. Not sure if we ordered the wrong thing, but food was below par. Mahi sandwich did not taste fresh, but chewy and iceberg lettuce was wilted. I would have at least expected the onion rings to be homemade, but that seemed frozen too. Kids ordered pancakes that were meh. If you are looking for a place with a view, this place is great, just wish the food was as good as the view was

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Proud Mary's Restaurant - Dining tables with the sun shining through.

Dining tables with the sun shining through.

Proud Mary's Restaurant - Country benedict with gravy sauce and a mimosa.

Country benedict with gravy sauce and a mimosa.

Proud Mary's Restaurant - Bloody Mary. Earthy tomato, spicy flavors, & seasonings to jump start your day. Garnish includes a pickle spear, green olive, & lime wedge.

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Bloody Mary. Earthy tomato, spicy flavors, & seasonings to jump start your day. Garnish includes a pickle spear, green olive, & lime wedge.

Jack’s Woodside Grille - Molten Lava Chocolate Cake: Completely gluten-free. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and strawberry drizzle

Jack’s Woodside Grille

4.6(443 reviews)
4.6 mi
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Outdoor seating
Large group friendly

I cannot say enough nice things about Jack's Woodside Grille. We came there last Sunday, which was…read moreMother's Day. We had a party of three right about 11 AM and the restaurant was busy but not crazy. We needed a handicap accessible table for my sister and there wasn't one available, but they were so kind and moved things around to accommodate us quickly. This was really appreciated, especially on a busy Mother's Day. The service deserves more stars than five. Everyone we encountered from the host, our server, the food runners, etc. were warm, friendly and genuine. The owner Jacqueline came over to greet us, took our drink orders and checked on us. Our server was phenomenal and he made sure that we had everything we needed and made helpful recommendations. Our coffee and waters were never empty and our food orders came out very quickly. Again, this was a busy Sunday brunch on Mother's Day. I've been here many times because I live around the corner, but it was both of my sister's first time and the food did not disappoint. Everything I've had here is delicious. This time we got the Swedish Pancakes, which is their how special and comes with lingonberry butter, and I highly recommend you get one for the table to share. I got the Huevos Rancheros which came with their really yummy Hash browns. My sister got the California Omelette and said it was delicious. I cannot recommend this place enough! Service and food both are outstanding.

Let's get the necessary facts out of the way…read more.. Yes, they have a full bar. Yes, they have beers on draft. Yes, they have an extensive wine list. I've only been here for breakfast so that's all I can really speak to, but I'll say this: their breakfast is superb. This is easily our favorite spot for breakfast/brunch. When I think about American breakfast food, I think hearty and filling, and this place absolutely delivers. Prices are fair, portions are huge, and the quality matches the quantity. It's definitely worth the drive. Whether you're rolling in for a quiet weekday breakfast or a full weekend brunch with mimosas, you'll leave happy and full. Highly recommend.

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Jack’s Woodside Grille - Cioppino: Fresh caught halibut, salmon, shrimp, mussels and clams in Cioppino sauce, served with garlic bread

Cioppino: Fresh caught halibut, salmon, shrimp, mussels and clams in Cioppino sauce, served with garlic bread

Jack’s Woodside Grille - Atlantic Salmon:
Wild caught salmon, lemon caper reduction, served with baked or mashed potatoes and vegetables

Atlantic Salmon: Wild caught salmon, lemon caper reduction, served with baked or mashed potatoes and vegetables

Jack’s Woodside Grille - Jack's Half Chicken:
House seasoned and roasted, served with baked or mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

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Jack's Half Chicken: House seasoned and roasted, served with baked or mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

SC Cafe

SC Cafe

4.5(396 reviews)
5.8 mi
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You sit down hungry, leave full, and consider becoming a regular…read more This is a family owned diner in the truest sense, meaning: The coffee cups are all different, like you're drinking out of a cabinet curated by three generations and one aunt who collects mugs from roadside attractions. Immediately comforting. Felt chosen by the mug--mine was a Hersheys s'mores cup :) My date (who is aight... possibly good... TBD... also over a foot taller than me) confidently interjected when I was reviewing the menu for the nth time: "Anything with the ranchero sauce really good." This comment completely derailed my order decision-making process, but in a way that felt supportive, if not academically rigorous, maybe even data driven. So I ordered something with ranchero sauce. I asked if they had spicy tanchero sauce bc my dish came with mild ranchero sauce, our server with kind eyes asks me "you want salsas on the sides?" I heard angels singing, the clouds parted to let the sun through. I LOVE SALSAS Then he says these magical words "the salsas' spice levels kind of vary daily, depends on the day" :') THEY MAKE SALSAS IN HOUSE?!!! The food is honest. The salsa is abundant. The coffee is good as you try to spy what other c cups are of Would return. Would trust the ranchero sauce again. Would possibly bring the tall man back, height difference not-withstand :) ok. High likelihood

S.C CAFE @ SAN CLEMENTE…read more Parking can be a little difficult since they only have a very small parking lot with maybe four or five spots available, so most people will probably end up parking on the street. My boyfriend and I got lucky and managed to grab a spot after driving by for a bit. I was really excited to try this place because I love small breakfast diners, and I usually go to Surfin Donuts right across the street, which has some of the best donuts. We came here on a Saturday morning around 10 AM, and the place was busy but still really cozy. There are only a couple tables inside along with some outdoor seating, but luckily we were able to get seated right away without a wait. The staff were also extremely friendly and welcoming. I ordered the biscuits and gravy with two eggs and sausage, while my boyfriend got an omelet with a Mexican-style sauce. Overall, I liked the food, but I do think the biscuits and gravy could've been a little better. The gravy itself was delicious, and the eggs were cooked perfectly, but the biscuits felt a little too dry for my liking. I also thought the sausages were pretty dry and maybe a bit overcooked. The potatoes though were super flavorful and definitely one of my favorite parts of the meal. What really stood out to me was the ambiance. The whole place feels super nostalgic and homey. They even bring out an actual paper check at the end, which made it feel like stepping back into an old-school diner from decades ago. Overall, I'd definitely come back because I loved the atmosphere so much, but next time I'd probably try something sweeter instead of going the savory route.

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SC Cafe - Inside

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SC Cafe - Gabi burrito

Gabi burrito

SC Cafe - Cup of Joe

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