Forget the awesome service. Forget the great prices. Forget the wonderful atmosphere. Let's just focus on how AMAZING the food was. Every bite was savory and memorable. Just very unique flavors mixed into each bite. Took my customer here for a lunch meeting and Scarlett took such great care of us. All smiles. Very attentive. Not pushy. read more

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Love the location and the options of sitting outside or inside.. it's Southern California so of course we sat outside. Service started out good.. we were greeted right away and shown to our table without any wait. Ordered drinks and appetizers which came out within 5-8 minutes.. we didn't get silverware or plates so we had to steal them from an empty table.. the chicken roll on pesto sauce appetizer is really good... like really really good. The bread they bring out with the complimentary butter is great too. Ordered a chicken pesto sandwich which was ordered and confirmed with the waiter to have no cheese.. give you 3 guesses if it came with cheese or not.. of course it did. I would never send food back as I can only imagine what would come out the second time so meal ruined.. paid the bill and still tipped 20%.. Will I go back? Probably not... if it had been a peanut allergy and they ignored the request it could be catastrophic... I was a little surprised when they took our dishes away and the full sandwich was still sitting on the plate that they didn't ask if it was okay... read more

If you're looking for a place to stop for lunch when you're in San Juan Capistrano, the service, setting, and food are quite good at Sundried Tomato. The veggie burger and the crab cake salad are tasty. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The location is central for a day of walking around the town. read more

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It was our first time here for Sunday Brunch, we really enjoyed it, from the ambience to the food. The service was great, we'll be coming back to try their dinner soon. Love the location in downtown San Juan! read more

Sundried Tomato - Bacon egg breakfast, w/fruit. - Cafes Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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I have a soft spot for this place and have loved it for over a decade. The soup is always spot on, whether it's a cold day or the middle of summer. I also love the halibut. It's cooked perfectly and never too fishy, which is harder to find than it should be. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent Sunday brunch. Great service. Been here numerous times. Our favorite little secret.

Visited here on a day trip! I got the half sandwich, soup and salad combo. I got a chicken pesto with sun-dried tomato bisque, and salad. I was surprised how full I was at the end of the meal. The chicken was super savory and well cooked and the bisque was delightful. The salad dressing was a wonderful vinaigrette as well. The servers were very attentive and it had a nice relaxing atmosphere. Extremely clean and nice interior. There's also outdoor seating to gaze on the downtown action as well. Would love to stop by again some day. read more

Sundried Tomato - Lunch Combo - Cafes Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

The food here is incredible all around! We just found out that on Saturdays they have. 3 course meal deal for only $40! Absolutely WOW!! Our server was on top of it and very friendly and made the entire ambiance that much more special! We were sat outside near the entrance and had some beautiful sky views and got to people watch a little bit. I would highly recommend getting this meal deal and trying out the filet mignon or the skirt steak! Both were insanely good. read more

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Abraham is the best, 100%. Tried Chilaquiles, Margaritas, dessert was delicious. Environment, it was the experience while visiting San Juan Capistrano. Recommend always. Be back for sure. read more

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Abraham was wonderful .food amazing,ill come back for sure . Great place to come with family and friends. read more

Sundried Tomato is a charming restaurant located in San Juan Capistrano. They have an extensive menu with great prices. We came for dinner last month on a Friday night. I ordered the open face tuna melt and my husband ordered the Ribeye steak and drinks. The food was delicious. Our service was excellent, they were very busy on a Friday night. Atmosphere 5/5 Food 4/5 Service 5/5 read more

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Another fab night at Sundried. Got the Halibut special and my friend got the veggie burger! Yum! Bartender Matt was great! read more

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I visited Sundried Tomatoes with some friends for Brunch. It was great. We were able to get a seat inside with no wait. It wasn't too loud even though it was fairly full, so we were able to have a conversation at normal volume. The food came out extremely fast. I really enjoyed the skillet. It had a nice mix of veggies and the potatoes were delicious. read more

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We spent last Sunday afternoon in Dana Point and since we were not too far from San Juan Capo, I thought of stopping by at one of my favorites - Sundried Tomato to pick up a light snack/dinner: Crispy Blackened Chicken Spring Rolls w the signature honey-cilantro pesto (my top fave here) and Brussels Sprouts. The server also threw in some warm bread which was perfect to dip into the cilantro pesto sauce. (Check out the other photos of the blackened chicken egg rolls as it looks so much better when you dine in, than take out photos that I posted). read more

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I have been to Sundried Tomato twice now and let me say this place is simply amazing. The food flavors are soo vibrant and the menu selection is just perfect. Their basic grilled cheese has three different types of cheeses. This exemplifies how much thought they put into every menu item. Their chicken bow tie pasta is very large and creamy al dente goodness. Their servers are kind, and as with the culture of the area, they are a little more relaxed and laid back. The inside is astecially pleasing, decorated with wine bottles and wide windows to catch the live views of the street. You really have to try this place. It's located in the heart of the historic rios district. There is plenty of paid parking in the area (couple bucks an hour) read more

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PROS: - We were seated immediately with no wait. I'm not sure if that was a good thing or bad thing. - There is a patio section that is DOG FRIENDLY. - The wait staff was fantastic. - The food arrived quite quickly after ordering. - The food was actually fantastic! CONS: - Good luck trying to find parking in this area. There is a nearby parking structure near the railroad tracks, but it gets pretty full during peak hours. read more

This is one of the finest restaurants in all of California! We had the fish entree and found the sauces to be superb. Culinary masterpiece, of flavors and textures. Excellent job! And guess what? Prices very reasonable. Service top notch! read more

The dining experience at Sun-dried Tomatoes is great food and amazing service. Ask for Scarlett, - personable and charming. Great service makes any meal so much more enjoyable !! Highly recommended. read more

Finally got around to trying this local place. Walked in for dinner with the kids and they had plenty of room. They sat us in a room with nice live music. They had high chairs and an actual kids menu but most importantly crayons and a sheet to color! So helpful since we hadn't planned on eating out and had forgotten our stash. The fries are not to be missed. I've never had any this shape and cut before but they were crispy and soft at the same time. The 4 of us polished this off quickly. The tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich was super rich and filling. The kids really liked their pasta which is always a win. N enjoyed his lamb. I loved the green beans! Will look forward to returning! read more

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Obsessedddddddd with their sun-dried tomato soup. I appreciate that they still take phone orders. I went in to pay and pick it up and it was fast and easy and the staff was friendly and helpful. read more

The staff here is wildly talented. Each position understands their craft; servers are knowledgeable and attentive and bartenders are creative and charismatic. Happy hour is a treat, traditional dinners are hearty, but to be fair, the crew runs the show. Ingrid, Esther, Scarlett, Beth, Bailey are accommodating and go above and beyond. This team can change the atmosphere. Having a bad day? Not anymore darling. read more

Took my granddaughter, who is from New Mexico, to San Juan Capistrano for the day. Wanted to show her the Mission but guess what-- it's closed on Mondays and guess what day it was! So we decided to walk around and explore. We came across the Sun-dried Tomato and decided it looked promising so we stopped in. It was a nice day, and they had patio seating, so we opted to sit outside. The menu was voluminous so it took us a minute to decide what to eat. Unfortunately, I decided wrong. I opted for the fish and chips. My husband got the sampler appetizer and my granddaughter the San Juan bowl. Although the batter on the fish was crispy and light, the fish itself was tasteless and undercooked. Fortunately the potato "chips" that accompanied the fish was delicious, as was the tartar sauce . I ate a couple of pieces of the fish and most of the chips. My husband devoured his sampler plate after gifting me a blue corn taquito stuffed with duck from his plate. My granddaughter also quite enjoyed her San Juan Bowl. All of the portions were Hugh so my granddaughter and I wound up taking a good amount of our dish home. I old my hubby the fish would be his dinner. Later, when my hubby sat down to eat the fish, he agreed that it was not good. I guess 2 good dishes out of three isn't bad. As for the service, I have no complaints. So if you're in the area, stop by Sun-dried tomorrows but don't order the fish and chips. read more

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Almost immediately, after we were seated, a server came out with water, bread, and what I presume was a tomato butter... It was really good! Our server was Bailey, who did a fantastic job all evening. It's not often my friend & I are able to get together, but with both of us staying in South OC at the same purely by chance, dinner & drinks was a no brainer! I chose this restaurant because it was a middle meeting point for both of us, and am I ever glad I did. We started out with the bacon wrapped scallops, which were an impressive size, and very tender. Not rubbery at all, so, cooked to perfection. We shared the vegetarian lasagna which didn't look all that appealing, but looks were deceiving. It was packed with so much flavor. It was unbelievable. Would definitely order it again. We finished off our meal with the espresso brownie & hot fudge that they make there. It was a hit as well. Dining al fresco on a lovely summer's evening was a delight, and I/we will definitely return. read more

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Our food was great, but something overall was off. Waitress never told me about any specials and learned it was lobster after the fact--bummer. We sat next to a beautiful glass wine display that featured Kirkland and Murphy Goode wine (interestingly, see photo). We had to direct staff on when to bus our table and bring new silverware etc. seemed like a bunch of kids running the show. The music was disco which kind threw the mood off a bit. It felt like I was eating good food at TGI Fridays. read more

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This review is not really based on the restaurant itself, but it IS based on the food! I attended an event (last night) at the plaza Magdalena and this restaurant catered the food and it was phenomenal. I probably work at 50 to 60 events a year and quite honestly the food is never really good, it's always typical mass-produced banquet food that's probably been sitting in a volunteer room somewhere for a few hours... but not last night! The food was hot, fresh and had amazing flavor... it was like they were in the kitchen cooking only for me. And the salad was equally as delicious. I am usually a bit of a plain eater and when I see a bunch of weeds and leaves in a salad, I'm not even trying it... But everyone kept commenting how amazing the salad was so I tried it...and had seconds!!!! I also heard several guests at the event commenting how good the food was. Their servers were also extremely friendly and very prompt serving the almost 200 guests. I had no idea this was also a restaurant (thanks to yelp) I thought I was just coming on here to review a catering company. Now I will be definitely be making a special trip back down there to visit the restaurant. read more

Dinner last night at SDT was excellent. We enjoyed the three course dinner for $40 and it was excellent. There were so many choices for each course. We had their tomato soup and it was amazing! My husband was so vocal about it I was slightly embarrassed lol! We ordered the three flights of wine for $14 and they were delicious. For our mains we enjoyed the fillet and the salmon dinners. The meals were delicious and the presentation was so artistic. The service was really perfect. Not too intrusive but just enough. I have not had a better meal in San Juan. We will return. read more

This was my second visit - first visit loved how delicious the house tomato soup however my sandwich had a metal tie in it which punctured inside my mouth and lip areas. Our server was helpful and showed concern, however, the puncture caused an infection. Our second visit, the atmosphere outside table is lovely, but this time the server was abrupt and failed to check on us during our meal. If this is your spot in SJC then enjoy - for me it's a pass. read more

Had the bow tie pasta and I'm still dreaming about it. Genuinely thinking about it days later. Ate outside and it was the perfect date night setting... warm air, twinkle lights, all the vibes. The drink menu was super fun, staff was great, and the bread baskets? Always a win in my book. read more

We went for brunch and absolutely loved it!! Everyone got something different from French toast to skillets and omelette. Everyone raved about the door. Drinks were also great - they have a lavender champagne that was delicious. They also have bottomless mimosas for a great price. Really good kids options too. We went for a birthday and they sang and gave us a yummy dessert. Servers were all very friendly. Highly recommend and we will be back! read more

Came for the food but stayed for the incredible service of Scarlett !! Her personality is the essence of the restaurant vibe, a little ray of sunshine in our dinning experience. Best time !! read more

This place has been a go to for a long time. The food is amazing and it has a very quaint, intimate ambiance. The vegetable lasagna and steak arugula salad are a can't miss. read more

We were out celebrating our birthdays, got a little lost, and randomly came across this place, and honestly, it was the best surprise! The service was great, the drinks were amazing, and the food was so good. Scarlet and Yahir made us feel super welcome from the moment we walked in and really made the experience even more special. So glad we found this spot. We are definitely coming back! read more

Good dinner with friends and family in a bistro environment. We started with their signature tomato soup, which was creamy and tasted good, but it was quite cold. They also brought bread to the table with a tomato butter, which was good. Next we got a variety of mains including: the flank steak, salmon, pesto pasta, and the chicken piccata. The standout was the flank steak. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare and came with some delicious green beans with pancetta and a side of Gouda macaroni. This was a great dish. The salmon tasted a bit fishy, but had a nice pesto sauce on top and it came with potatoes and carrots. It was nice. The pesto pasta was gluten-free, but tasted terrific and it came with well-seasoned chicken on top. Chicken piccata was OK. For dessert, we had the espresso brownie sundae, which was bursting with flavor. I should've paired it with a latte or a coffee, but I was completely full. We left with a bag full of leftovers and full bellies. We will definitely be back. read more

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We received gift cards Sundried Tomato restaurant donated to Waymakers charity. We love the fact they give back to charity. The food is delicious. The server was checking on us regularly. Loved the prime angus sirloin cheeseburger. The sun-dried penne pasta. The salads look yummy (we peaked at the table next to us.) We will come back to try the chocolate cake! The atmosphere is friendly, laid-back. There is plenty of seating outdoors. read more

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Came to celebrate two birthdays on Valentine's Day for lunch. While the food was good our service and time was very unpleasant. Server never came back to check on us after our food was served and a large table next to us completely ruined our meals by one of the ladies coughing like she was sick the whole time and then throwing up all over the floor. The staff just let it sit there and didn't clean it up or address it. We could smell the vomit and had to ask them to please take care of it. The staff was clearing tables and avoiding cleaning it. Our waiter should have done something. It was disgusting and very unfortunate. Management was nowhere! Horrible service! read more

San Juan Capistrano is a great SoCal Town. I love the historic mission. I visited on a Tuesday night in June. We started by splitting Tuna Poke. The tuna was a little too old and room temperature. I had root beer baby back ribs. In a word gross. The fries were tasty. My dinner companion had crab cake salad. Dressing was too heavy and crab cakes were fair. I liked the outdoor dining area and the waitress was efficient. Not going back. read more

Cute lunch spot before we went to visit the Mission. We went on a Wednesday so it was not busy, and sat outside. Kids had chicken tenders and fries. The tomato soup and grilled cheese was SO DELICIOUS!!! Staff was friendly, service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry. We would definitely go back to visit if we are in the area again. read more

My wife and I had a great time at sun-dried tomatoes Scarlet the bartender was friendly and had a bubbly personality, if you have the opportunity and you sit at the bar, talk to Scarlet and order the champagne flight. read more

I came here with a couple of buds of mine on a Sunday. We shared two appetizers which was the spinach and artichoke dip which was absolutely delicious and the chicken egg roles which was also really good. I ordered the blackened chicken bow tie pasta with added spinach and it was pretty phenomenal I'd say. At first I thought the flavors were very strong and pungent but when I actually mixed the flavors all together and let them simmer it turned out really good. I was already pretty full from the complimentary bread and appetizers so I had a good amount left over the next day. And it was even better! If you do pay a visit I'd recommend the spinach and artichoke dip for an appetizer and the blackened pasta! Can't go wrong! read more

Sundried Tomato - Spinach and Oven - Baked Artichoke Egg Crispy Blackened Chicken Spring Rolls - Cafes Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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Walking into The Sundried Tomato, you immediately sense this isn't your average neighborhood spot. The energy's vibrant and the flavors really hit hard. Every dish I tried had a punch of freshness and creativity--you can tell they're committed to making something memorable. The drinks deserve a mention too. They bring a level of craft and thoughtfulness that elevates the whole meal. The team working the floor was on point--friendly and knowledgeable without being overly formal. They made sure the night flowed perfectly, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. If you're around San Juan Capistrano and want a spot that takes its food and drinks seriously, The Sundried Tomato is a must-visit. I'm already planning my next trip back. --Rick read more