the food isn't anything I'd consider amazing but the service and view make up for it Miranda was the sweetest and super attentive! She made us feel extra special celebrating my little guy's birthday - we were far too full from dinner, appetizers, and a comped calamari to celebrate a birthday that we said we would pass on the complimentary birthday dessert but Miranda brought out a candle in whip cream for my little guy to blow out a candle (his favorite part of birthdays) We always make it a point to eat her during our stay and Miranda definitely reminded us why read more

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The beach club was busy on a nice April day and the only table available for my husband and I was on the side of the restaurant, so make reservations if you want a table directly facing the beach! We had also tried sitting at the bar, but the bar area was full with people watching March madness. For dinner, I ordered the fish and chips and my husband ordered a fish sandwich. We both enjoyed our meals, and really liked the French fries and sweet potato fries we ordered. Service was attentive. The cocktails looked good, but at $30+ dollars that price was too steep for us. Although if they were like the cocktails served at the Waldorf pool, then they would be very strong. After our early dinner, we were able to watch the sunset from the beach chairs. Plenty of people and families were still enjoying the beach at sunset. When we were ready to leave, we were concerned about the line of around 20 people waiting for a tram. Luckily after 10 minutes of waiting two trams showed up instead of one and everyone that was waiting was able to get on a tram. read more

This place is very nicely done, beautiful entrance and view and food options! Fish and chips were exquisite!!!!I would come back for these, but what really stole the show was the crab appetizer which I ordered two of! Unfortunately I ordered the fish sandwich which was a special and found my fish to be extremely dry and overcooked. The flavors of the sandwich itself were good, but the main fish star was a disappointment. That's when i ordered the crab appetizer again! read more

Monarch Bay Beach Club - Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Beautiful views and excellent amenities, but in my experience the standards of professionalism I expected from leadership at an exclusive club were not met. After learning of conduct involving management that I believe was wholly inconsistent with the values the club promotes, I was disappointed by the organization's response. Luxury should include integrity and accountability- not just a beautiful setting where professional boundaries, even by the Membership Manager, are apparently optional. In a community where reputation is one of a club's greatest assets, leadership should recognize that standards and accountability matter just as much as amenities. Monarch, it's time to reassess not only who you hire, but more importantly, the standards you choose to uphold. read more

Monarch Bay Beach Club is open to members and those staying at the Waldorf Astoria, which is a treat in itself. Fantastic ocean views and great food best describe this beach club restaurant. Food: My wife and I went twice during our stay. We ordered the fish and chips, and the breakfast burritos. The fried fish pieces had plenty of flavor and generous portions. The fries were tasty and crispy. I enjoyed the red vinegar and mayo dipping for the fish. The breakfast burrito was also delicious because of the salsa that accompanied it. It was very filling! Service/Ambiance: The service between each waiter/waitress was awesome. They were all kind and welcoming. Even dining in on a cold day, the fire filled heaters made the room and surrounding areas warm. The crystal clear view of the beach and water is what makes this restaurant awesome. Overall, I would recommend dining at the Monarch Beach club at least once during your stay. The views are too good to miss out on! read more

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My favorite staycation spot. The food and service was fantastic. The ballets on the beach have amazing personalities and customer service really taking time and connecting with the kiddos. We hung out all day, listening to the live music and my grandchildren danced and played to their hearts content!! read more

Great food and good views!! The fries were the best. Everything else was good but the drinks were strong. read more

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Monarch Bay Beach Club is our absolute favorite place to dine while staying at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. Only open to members or hotel guests (hotel guests must pay by room charge as credit cards not taken). Amazing beach/ocean views from outdoor patio seating but also with nice indoor salon and indoor patio seating. Servers are super helpful and friendly. Food is top quality. Great kids menu for families. Drinks are pricey but delicious and some of the signature cocktails can't be beat. Definitely don't miss the Beach Club while staying at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach!! read more

While staying at the Waldorf Astoria, a few fellow guests recommended we check out the Monarch Beach Bay Club for its spectacular ocean views and sunsets. We were told this exclusive restaurant is for hotel guests only, and payment is done by charging to the room. The entire experience, from start to finish, was memorable! To get there, we took the hotel tram, which was about a 5-minute ride. Our driver was fantastic, giving us a mini tour of the golf course and pointing out cool hiking spots along the way. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the hostess, Merrari, who seated us inside with a lovely view of the ocean. While we waited for our food, we were served hot sourdough buns, which were fantastic--fresh, warm, and a great start to the meal. Our server, Lauren, was amazing--so friendly and patient. She greeted us with a big smile and even asked if we were celebrating our anniversary, which made the experience feel even more special. Here's what we ordered: 1. **Lobster Crab Melt** - Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. You could really taste the delicious lobster and crab meat. It came with perfectly crispy French fries. 4.5/5 2. **Fish & Chips** - The cod was fresh and not too oily, with a light, crispy batter. We opted for sweet potato fries, which were cooked just right. 4.4/5 3. **Shrimp Scampi** - Al dente linguine tossed with succulent sautéed shrimp, large caper berries, and served with garlic butter toast. This dish was a hit! 4.6/5 4. **Chocolate Ice Cream Bar with Berries** - A decadent dessert with smooth chocolate and fresh berries. This was the perfect way to end the night, even though we were full! 4.8/5 Lauren surprised us with a complimentary dessert for our anniversary, which was such a thoughtful touch--thank you, Lauren! The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and super clean, with breathtaking 360-degree ocean and sunset views. The entire staff made us feel special, and the service was top-notch. For the quality of the experience, I found the prices very reasonable. I'll definitely be returning to the Monarch Beach Bay Club on my next trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone staying at the Waldorf Astoria. An unforgettable experience! My Personal Rating : 4.78 Food 4.6/5 Service 5/5 Price 4.6/5 Ambiance 4.8/5 Cleanliness 4.9/5 read more

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What a beautiful place to hang out with loved ones while being able to enjoy amazing food. Service was top notch as well, as expected from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel brand. We enjoyed every minute of being there as a family. The Monarch Beach was beautiful and being able to hang out right on the beach with the provided chairs was amazing. And the food.... we ordered artichoke dip, their burger, King salmon, and bolognese pasta. They started off us with some bread and it was really good. The dip was very tasty as well. My favorite was the King salmon, which was fantastic. I am not a fan of sweet curry but the red sweet curry, on top of which King salmon was presented, was not too sweet and it complemented the salmon in a wonderful way. And yes, prices are sky high and access is limited to guests of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. But this experience was one of our favorite experiences of staying at this beautiful hotel. read more

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This is one of the most phenomenal places in Monarch Beach and I highly recommend staying at the Waldorf so you can have access to the beach club. The food is great and so is the service, it's a wonderful place to hang out and have lunch especially during the summer! They have surf boards and paddle boards that you can rent along with a cabana on the beach. They supply towels and sunblock. read more

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Excellent in every way from the valet guys to the amazing job the cleaning crew did in our room! Thank you! read more

Beach staff were friendly and polite. Food was so so. Was told they would bring it over, but they didn't . After 45 minutes I went to pick it up, it was just left there. Cold food, half was thrown. Trolley driver was friendly. Overall 3.5 stars. As a courtesy, I give 4 stars. read more

Stayed at the Waldorf and had a beautiful dinner on the beach. It's just a quick ride on the tram or you can also walk. We were seated outdoors overlooking the ocean. I had the lobster burger which was pretty good. The patty is made of shrimp and lobster and similar to a crab cake. The potato fries were good - not soggy. We also got the mussels and fries. Stock was good. Lastly, the fish burger was fried but tasted light somehow. Also a solid choice. Service was nice. You gotta go listen to the waves (at night you can't see the ocean but you can sure hear it). There's nice fireplace and heaters wherever you choose to sit. Next day, we came back for few drinks and appetizers during the day to again enjoy the beach. Only thing I wish staff would reinforce no dog on beach and in dining establishment. There are signs but some people are too entitled and don't even clean after their pets. Keep the beach and water clean please! read more

So delicious...everything is delicious! The service is next level...top level. Scott and Terah are so lovely. They made our day with their attention and service. We so appreciate them and all the staff here. My son and I shared a club sandwich and sweet potato fries. Yummy! The sourdough bread and nut mix are fantastic snacks. My hubby got the buffalo wings, which smell amazing and by the sniffling sounds are appropriately hot. Come enjoy some delicious food and the sound of the surf. read more

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most terrible experience I never experience this stupid and not taking care of customers. I search restaurant for my special guest and find monarch bay beach club and call for reservation, call number is 800 722 1543 telephone operator ask are you hotel guest and I say No and still can make reservation? I want beach side outdoor table and operator confirm reservation table for me. she dosn't say anything and when I arrive there hotel restaurant, two gate man check hotel guest and when I say I am not hotel guest and just reserved restaurant, He say if you are not hotel guest, you can not enter here place. I say but I make reservation and call to 800 722 1543 as my reservation call number. and I hand over my phone to gate man. they talking together and gate man say I need go another place of restaurant. I ask give me that place address. one gate man say 1 monarch niguel. but the other gateman say 31000 Niguel road. I double confirm are you sure? He say sure. so we drive to there and we find small mall place and hair shop. we call again to 800 722 1543 and ask give me address. she just try explain how we go to there, not give exact address. I had really hard time find to place. that place is Waldorf Astoria Monarch beach resort hotel. But again when we ask to valet man, where is the restaurant, he ask samething" are you hotel guest?" and I say no, I reserved restaurant. that man say if you are not hotel guest, you can not get in. I was so much tired and frustrate about this happen. every time need explain and need confirm my name and need call that reservation number again and again and again. every hotel staff dosn't try listen and they are not try solve problem much. I was so upset about repeat and repeat and never ending. we lost 1hr for looking restaurant and finally they confirm and bring us to restaurant AVEO. hahaha.... Nothing special restaurant and not good food at all. why they don't tell me restaurant name and address properly. they say we are sorry for your inconvenience and we will give free desert and free valet parking. but it's nothing. me and my special guest (actually come from oversea and need rush to go airport because this hotel) Hotel ruin our good time and good plan. I will never ever go Waldorf Astoria. Horrible experience. read more

Service was great. Super nice to kids. Beautiful view. Huge portions. Well worth the price point. Ordered kids pasta, fruit (which they customized for my sometimes picky child), wings (huge), calamari, fish and chips, and ahi poke bowl. Everything was great. Definitely want to go back. I was stuffed. read more

You have to be a hotel guest or a beach club member to come here!!! I was a hotel guest and was so happy to have the opportunity to come here. We had to have the tram take us down and I love that you are right on the private beach overlooking the beautiful ocean. I highly recommend coming here. They also have games for kids to play and adults the corn hole game. Food, drinks and service was fantastic. It was a great experience for sure and I would come here again. read more

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We had a wonderful lunch at Monarch Bay Beach Club. The service was attentive and friendly, relaxing atmosphere with stunning views. The food was excellent. As hotel guests, we felt this was the perfect spot for brunch or lunch - ideal for soaking in the beautiful scenery and great weather. read more

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This is a fantastic little beach club connected with the Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point. They have tram service from the hotel down to the beach club. Right on the water, excellent ocean views from every angle. The bar especially has a majestic view. The wait staff and bar tenders are friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. They have a wide variety of creative top shelf cocktails, and excellent casual dining options. The lobster empanadas, buffalo chicken wings and tacos are very good. If you want plates full meals, they have that as well; king salmon, Angus filet and lobster ravioli to name a few. read more

Fantastic bartender and cocktails. Terrible execution on food, and heinous atmosphere. To be specific, I asked for no mayo, which they got right on a very good stacked crab appetizer. I asked for no mayo or mayo sauces on their burger--and they slathered it with it. I can deal with that because they would fix it, but for god's sake, this is an upscale exclusive establishment and it was full of old yoga pants wearing divorcees with screaming out of control kids--at the bar--with backwards hat wearing old California guys hoping to score with them. Come here if you're a 60+ divorced guy looking for desperate CA ladies, and stick to the cocktails. read more

The views from the Beach Club are pretty dreamy and unmatched. The exclusivity of this place is pretty real as you can not dine here unless you are a hotel guest of the Waldorf Astoria Dana Point or a member. They also have a trolley that takes you up to the restaurant from the hotel which feels exclusive within itself. I was not expecting much from the food but I was pleasantly blown away! The grilled beef fillet was cooked to perfection and so flavorful. It rested on a creamy bed of mashed potatoes that was to die for. The mac n cheese and Brussel sprouts were pretty solid but the fillet was truly the star of the show. Pricing is pretty steep-- even for a mocktail I paid $14- yikes! Otherwise, service was attentive and quick. Wonderful views but can get cold on the deck. Aesthetically nothing too fancy-- gives beach house vibes. read more

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The food here is good, but the location is phenomenal. Set right on the beach. Makes you feel like you have private access to some private beach club. Service was good but not memorable. Must try simply for the location. read more

Monarch Bay Beach Club is a really cool indoor outdoor bar restaurant for club members and those staying at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. This place has amazing views and a unique mid-cliff beachfront location. If you stay at the Waldorf Astoria, you can take the tram all the way to the front door. (Re the tram: they say it runs every 15 min or so but it actually seems more like on demand since the super friendly driver was like let's go! the moment I stepped into the car.) The beach right out front is easily accessible from the club and not crowded when I went (I came on a Friday afternoon so not sure about weekends). The staff is friendly, helpful and clearly trained for customer service. Each staff member was welcoming and kind. I didn't order food from here but the cocktails I got were refreshing and delicious (the natural pina colada and beach club Bloody Mary). The drinks are on the pricier end but based on the entire experience, I can see why! I'm staying in Dana Point just for a few days, but I would definitely come back to visit when I stay at the Waldorf Astoria again in the future. read more

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Loved the ambiance here. Service was great as well. Came in for a quick bite and the food was delicious. Overall enjoyed our experience. Highly recommended! read more

Sucks no very good . Bad service . Food not that good especially compared against the prices. It's a pass . There are a lot of better places. read more

On our last day at the resort, my boyfriend and I decided to spend the day relaxing at the beach and then decided to eat dinner at the beach club to enjoy the sunset indoors without the wind. The view from our table was beautiful and the waitstaff were friendly. The poke bowl was good and the tuna was fresh, but for the high price I wouldn't order it again. The spicy fried chicken sandwich was just okay. It had no spice, it was lacking flavor, and the bread was bigger than the piece of chicken. The cocktail we ordered, Honey I'm Home, had good flavor, but it wasn't anything extraordinary. The view during dinner was our favorite part of eating here, but for the price and food quality we probably wouldn't eat here again. read more

Monarch Bay Beach Club - Sunset view with dinner - Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Amazing staff, view and food. We love to walk and hang at the beach after. The chicken pot pie was in rotation and absolutely delicious, the club is one of the best sandwiches I've had actually. read more

Poke bowl didn't have much fish but that was on since it wasn't very fresh. Texture wasn't buttery soft. Extra $5 for maybe 1/4 of an avocado. NY strip was over cooked. Fries were amazing. Sourdough rolls were a little dense but good. Probably could have used more time to proof. read more

Absolutely Amazing stay and the Staff are Top Notch beautiful rooms and delicious food

Overall was great experience, Wonderful service, server pay attention, asking how is everything periodically, I think manager as well, good overall good. Nachos with tuna was amazing, tomatoes soup is great, also beef was tender. Will recommend this place, just only is Waldorf Astoria guest and Monarch beach members only. Sunset is great. Thank you read more

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Came back a year later and it is just as amazing!! This was a last minute trip so I wasn't able to make reservations in advanced. Everyone working here of course is always so nice and helpful. They were not taking any other reservations at the time but told me to check back later just in case. They also gave me the option to order to go from the bar. They said it's a different menu and that there is outdoor dining where we could eat at. They also said the outdoor dining was first come first serve so whatever table was available. Since I have 3 boys, I told them ordering to go and eating at the outdoor dining tables sounded like a better idea. After we finished spending time at the beach, we decided to order to go from the bar. We found some seating at a fire pit with outdoor heaters. My sister ordered the surf's up sangria with white wine. I really liked it. I ordered the hibiscus Margarita which was really strong. I ordered 2 orders of the kids chicken tenders. One with fruit and one with fries. It comes with like 4 pieces of chicken tenders. I split it amongst my 3 kids. I did this because last year I ordered 3 orders of the kids chicken tenders and we had a ton left over. I ordered the clam chowder bowl for my dad. My kids who are picky eaters tried some and they even really liked it. I also ordered a burger with veggies that my parents split. My sister ordered the poke and enjoyed it. I got my husband the burger with fries. I asked for both burgers to be cooked well done with no pink. Unfortunately, it was pink but we aren't the type of people to send food back. So everyone just dealt with it. Truffle fries amazing as always. My sister ordered the sweet potato fries which she and my mom liked. My kids and I weren't huge fans of it. It was ok to me. I don't have pics of the food because we were all starving and there was as no time to take photos. We enjoyed our meal beach side with the fire pit on and outdoor heaters. It was nice because my kids could run around on the grass area and play while we finished eating. We could easily keep an eye on them. We decided to go back for desserts. I got my kids and husband the chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream. They loved and devoured it. My sister, mom and I split the cheesecake and key lime pie. The cheesecake was good but we were not fans of the dark cherry compote. I thought the key lime pie was good but I was already really full. I probably couldn't order either of those again though. I think from now on we will be ordering to go and just eating at one of the tables outside. Definitely recommend doing that if you have small children. There's a nice grass area in the center where you can see them run around and play. Plus you get the beautiful ocean view and fresh beach air. If it's cold, they have outdoor heaters and fire pits. It feels like a dream whenever we come. read more

Monarch Bay Beach Club - Dessert menu - Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Today we had our 8th annual traditional Christmas luncheon at The Monarch Bay Beach resort... The views are amazing... The food is always so delicious... we have been coming here for so long and the staff has consistently been the most attentive people in any service industry.. and today that is so important. They have a beautiful patio area and warm summer days to sit and have an appetizer and glass of wine... today was a little chilly so we sat inside, next to the Christmas tree... read more

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To enjoy this lovely spot, you'll need to either stay at the hotel or be a member. It really is a beautiful space! I indulged in some oysters paired with wine, and it made for a delightful snack. Just a heads-up: you need to enjoy the oysters at the bar since they can't be taken outside. The staff were super friendly, making our evening feel extra special. I definitely recommend checking it out! read more

I couldn't say enough good things about this place. My wife and I had an amazing experience. The food was 10 out of 10. The service was excellent. The manager Mark made the experience memorable. Highly recommend. The steak was cooked to perfection. read more

Monarch Bay Beach Club - Pasta - Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Dinner with an amazing view! It was my first time dining at Monarch Bay Beach club. As other reviews mentioned, only hotel guests or beach club members are able to dine here, also highly recommend making reservations. A tram from the hotel drove us through the golf course and right to the restaurant which was super convenient. The restaurant has a private beach so it's nice that it isn't too crowded. We ordered clam chowder, chicken wings, farmer's market salad, roasted corn esquite, beef short rib, king salmon, and shrimp scampi. Everything tasted great and was super flavorful! My favorite was the beef short rib which was really tender and was delicious with the cauliflower purée and mushrooms. We definitely ordered too much and made a second meal out of the leftovers. Staff were also friendly and attentive, definitely recommend dining here! read more

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Exclusive to members and overnight guests of the resort so it's not suffocatingly crowded here. We took the covered tram from the resort to the beachfront restaurant and had a nice stroll back after our lunch. It was recommended to take the tram to the bridge and then walking the rest of the way back to avoid getting hit by potential stray golf balls. We had an indoor table next to the windows and enjoyed the view of the beach. Food was typical American fare and was decent. Good lunch or dinner option to enjoy the views and some bites while staying at the Waldorf. read more

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Came here for lunch today. I had the breakfast burrito (modified), my husband had the roast beef melt and ceasar salad. Everything was delicious! The views were spectacular and the service was top notch. Our server, Miranda was soo nice and helped us make great choices based on our cravings. She was very personable and made our brunch very memorable! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Pro: - Service is amazing and incredible - The servers are well trained, mature, fun and have incredible listening and execution skills. - Food is of the charts phenomenal. we were in the hotel for 1 day and had two meals at the beach club - DInner Mai Mai cooked to perfection - French Onion Soup - classic and full of layered favors - Drink - wow. off the charts great pours - Poke Salad - Fresh and vibrant - Lunch - Burger, fresh and flavored with S/P, butter lettce and cheese. (excellent); Clam - Clam Chowder - aain a claasice with heaps of soft fresh clams Great location and beautiful susest read more

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Always a delight. Never am I let down. Great spot for kids and adults! Wonderful service. Great food!Perfect setting with happy faces all around! Just love coming here. read more