The Point Restaurant &amp; Bar

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13 days ago

I took my mom here for some drinks and appetizers. It was easy to get a reservation on the patio using the open table app. We shared a ceviche and it was huge- big enough to share and fill us up. Drinks were excellent and the service was fantastic. We enjoyed the live music and beautiful views of the pier. Will definitely be back to try their clam chowder. read more

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Victoria C.

5 days ago

My reason for 4 stars it is all dependent on who you get as a waiter. The lady waitresses are great, the Blonde surfer looking waiter guy is great. The tall Brunette male waiter not so good. Food, atmosphere and location is great. read more

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1 month ago

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Zander E.

4 days ago

My wife and I came in looking forward to a relaxing night with drinks and food, but our experience was ruined by the brunette bartender. In our experience, she was unprofessional, rude, and acted in a way that felt more like someone who had been partying than someone working in hospitality. Her attitude was dismissive, her behavior was classless, and the overall service was unacceptable. read more

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Avery O.

1 month ago

Great fish tacos. Great draft beer. Service was easygoing and quick. Ambiance was great outside - Sports bar vibes. read more

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Cody H.

5 months ago

Becca and Lane are the best bartenders ever! Amazing bartender! Super friendly, great energy, and makes killer drinks. Knows exactly what they're doing and keeps the good vibes flowing. 10/10 would sit at this bar again. read more

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Lo C.

5 months ago

This restaurant has become one of my go-to spots, and it's 100% because of the amazing team and experience every time I walk through the door. This restaurant is such a gem. The food is fantastic, but the service is what truly sets it apart. I come here all the time, and Becca and Erin are a huge reason why. They are both amazing -- attentive, friendly, and always going above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Can't recommend it enough! read more

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Breeana B.

5 months ago

Hours never accurate. Everytime I come here they're closed 3-4 hours before their posted hours. Three separate times.

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Travis C.

6 months ago

Erin, Becca, D and Brandon are the best in town. If you are from out of town or a local. This is the spot for sports or just a good time. read more

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Chester C.

6 months ago

Love this bar, always the nicest staff, Becca especially, I'm almost positive she's in love with me. I guess only time will tell #GDBLESS!!!! read more

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Sandra T.

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Always a great place with delicious food, awesome staff and great atmosphere. A little gem in Dana Point! read more

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Heather B.

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4 months ago

As always the best service, amazing cocktails & the food is phenomenal! This has become our new fav local spot! read more

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Rhoda S.

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4 months ago

Wonderful Happy Hour and very pleasant staff. Parking can be a problem sometimes but definitely worth a trip.

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Sheila C.

5 months ago

Very nice and excellent service my first time stopping in. I will def return when I am in the area.

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Stephanie S.

5 months ago

If I could give 10 stars I would. Amazing service! Location is awesome and the food, drinks, prices all amazing! Becka is BOMB!! You gotta go here! read more

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Aaron C.

5 months ago

$25 for 1 large stella wtf ..crazy Had plate of wings which is same price as a steak entree at other restaurants, and wasn't even quality . Ranch was garbage, celery wasnt even good stock . Never again read more

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Billy S.

7 months ago

Fun spot! Good food, great staff, awesome bands playing fun music Becca & Erin are my favorites!

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Tracy M.

6 months ago

Grace our Waitress was lovely. Drinks were good. We ordered the lumpia because the menu said hand rolled. Fooled us. They hand rolled there they are the frozen kind you get at the grocery. Jokes with Grace and she asked the Filipino cooked. I know better because I grew up eating "hand rolled" lumpia and this is not. It still wasn't bad and only get 10 for $13 is a little much, maybe 20 next time read more

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Saroya W.

3 months ago

Fun bar with great service. Unfortunately, the food isn't good. After eating, we got sick.

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This is a cool sport bar to hang out right on the beach . Not too loud . Good vibes and nice beer selection Erin is very nice and helpful! Try Kona Big Wave read more

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Jaisey H.

6 months ago

My fiancée and I spend most of our days at this bar BECAUSE of how amazing, attentive, and friendly the staff is. I would leave 100's of 5 star reviews if I could. It is quite unfortunate that an entitled temper tantrum has taken over the reviews to attempt tarnishing an incredible, family-owned business' reputation and threaten the livelihoods of the very hardworking employees that have numerous returning regulars DAILY. I couldn't recommend a better spot to watch football (or any sport for that matter). GO BILLS!!!!! read more

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Gedetch G.

6 months ago

The Point is hands-down one of the best spots to relax, enjoy great food, and truly feel taken care of. I've never experienced consistently better service at a bar/restaurant. Erin and Becca in particular go above and beyond for every guest. They juggle constant requests--TV changes, music adjustments, special asks--with patience, professionalism, and genuine care. Running a bar isn't easy and they make it look effortless. If someone leaves unhappy, it's likely because they didn't get their personal preference met--not because of the service. Huge thank you to Erin and Becca for being phenomenal hosts and creating such a welcoming atmosphere in South Orange County. I'll keep coming back because of them! read more

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Abid A.

7 months ago

Grilled Fish Taco was good. The place was busy but we were able to get good seats. The staff were super nice and efficient. Good place to watch games, eat and drink. read more

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Blake P.

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9 months ago

One of the best wing joints in SoCal. Not necessarily a place to eat on the regular if you have heart issues, but it's damned good once in a while for half a dozen wings. read more

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Theodore W.

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6 months ago

What a destination if you love sports and music. Especially football since the owners have paid the extremely high fee to bring the NFL package to their establishment and offer their patrons the opportunity to watch their favorite teams. Being more of a hockey fan, Becca, Erin and Diannie go more than out of their way to enable me to watch my beloved Kings even on a Sunday when football is "King". When football is not on, you can count on a very friendly locals vibe which iscomplimented by a wide array of great music, either live or through the jukebox. The entire staff is dedicated to ensuring you and your friends have a very memorable experience. The ladies behind the bar, and even that one guy, are truly vested in in providing 5 star service for everyone. Oh, and the menu has such a variety that even the pickiest of diners will find something to satiate their appetite. read more

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Karen L.

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After the Sawdust festival we stopped here on our way back south. Inside building with an open air feeling with a great view from inside. They also have an outside area. Our waiter was fun and the food was good. There were seven of us so we ordered drinks and appetizers. We tried the lumpia ($13.45) which was not what I expected. I live in NC and we had a place that made fresh lumpia so I was shocked to see packaged lumpia. It was okay but I would not get them again. Once you have fresh lumpia you can't eat packaged. We also tried the fish tacos ($13.45) and they were pretty good. Probably the best out of the food we tried. Someone got a chicken burger ($16.95) , which was a good size burger and they said it was good. It came with sweet poto fries. Nothing jumped out at us but the place just has a good vibe. If I lived here I would visit often. It's a fun place. read more

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Troy S.

8 months ago

Best bar in Dana Point!!!!! Erin & Becca are the best bartenders in town always are welcoming and kind read more

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Ryan C.

8 months ago

Beer is not that cold. And it seems we cannot fill out the pint glass, or serve it before the foam head fades. read more

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Nicole D.

4 months ago

Food is amazing every time hot and fresh off the grill. Recommend the salmon and grilled vegetables...so good!!

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A N.

4 months ago

Over two hours after singing our first and only song at karaoke, then to see repeat singers, go on more than once, but still waiting for our turn. Felt bumped out of rotation. Went to ask when we were next after sitting for eternity only to find host had no intention of letting us in. We were from out of town and boy, we felt it. No appreciation. When we travel here we usually karaoke in Laguna and are treated MUCH BETTER! We will never come back here read more

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Rima A.

6 months ago

I gave this establishment one star because of the bartender/ shift manager Erin C. I have never been treated so horribly at a sports bar. I went to the restaurant to watch the Bears/Packers game with a group of people. In the past The Point has always put the sound on for the games but on this night they were playing club music. We asked if they could put the sound to the game on instead but they said the people sitting at the bar wanted the music. When the people left we asked again if they could put on the game to which the bartender replied "if you ask nicely ". Uh what...we did. At this point I told the waitress, who was wonderful, that we were going to leave a bad review because we repeatedly asked nicely to put the sound on, as this is a sports bar, but were met with nothing but disrespect. Erin came over to our table ready for a fight. She was rude and very combative. After yelling at us she went behind the bar and high fived the other employees, as if she had just won a fight. She proceeded to bad mouth us to every other employee (within our earshot). Feeling unwelcome we left and went to Hennessy's where we ran into many of the other Bear's fans who also left The Point. read more

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I think we found a hidden, local gem while on our little day-cation as a family! We decided to head to Laguna (from LA) on Father's Day to get some different beach scenery. My favorite burger shop is in Dana Point (about a 15 min drive from the Montage). Little did I know it was closed on Sunday, so on our way back I jumped led to yelp for some recommendations. The Point came up and we were right there so it was perfect. This place is great. As soon as you walk in you're greeted with a smile and told to just find whatever. We headed straight through to the back doors to a patio with a bar and grabbed a table next to a couple friendly dogs. Ari was our waitress and white possibly the cutest person ever. So sweet, attentive and patient (2 younger children are a lot). The food WAS INCREDIBLE. I think we ate half our kids' fingers and fries because they were so amazing. I had a mimosa and fish tacos, my older daughter had the fish and chips and my husband had the seared tuna salad. Everything was so good we all ended up sharing each others. While my daughter and hubby were finishing up, I kept the kids busy by playing some of the backyard games they have. All in all it was an amazing experience and if you're looking for a laid back, local spot.... THIS IS IT! Thank you Ari for THE AMAZING SERVICE and The Point for amazing food. You guys rock! read more

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jennie m.

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6 months ago

Love this spot, always a good time, bartenders are the best, regulars are friendly. They have all the games on tv, they have outdoor concerts and other fun events, best spot to go in Dana! read more

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Erin T.

1 year ago

We were on vacation ( from the Bay Area) and came here for dinner and loved the food. One of my daughters had the BLTA and said it was amazing and fries were really good. My other two daughters had the kids pizza and chicken tenders and said both were good. I had the fish and chips and it was also really good . Big portions on regular meals and kids meals. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. I would definitely eat here again. read more

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34085 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
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(949) 464-5700
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Hours

What time does The Point Restaurant & Bar open?

The Point Restaurant & Bar opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.The Point Restaurant & Bar opens at 9:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Point Restaurant & Bar close?

The Point Restaurant & Bar closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.The Point Restaurant & Bar closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.The Point Restaurant & Bar closes at 10:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:30 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Sun 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar take credit cards?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar have catering options?

No, The Point Restaurant & Bar does not have catering options.

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar have a happy hour?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar has a happy hour.

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar serve alcohol?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar have TVs?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar have bike parking?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar has bike parking.

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar have outdoor seating?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar has outdoor seating options.

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar have parking?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Point Restaurant & Bar wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar is wheelchair accessible.

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar allow outdoor smoking?

No, The Point Restaurant & Bar does not allow outdoor smoking.

Does The Point Restaurant & Bar have free WiFi?

Yes, The Point Restaurant & Bar has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

The Point Restaurant & Sports Bar features fresh food, craft beer, a full bar with plenty of TVs so you can watch all your favorite sports. Join us for our Lunch specials Monday- Friday 11:30am-3pm. And don’t miss our karaoke night. Every Friday 8pm-11pm. It’s alway a good time!

History

Established in 2012.

The concept of a suburban restaurant in a growing community outside a thriving city is not new. It's new when the theme is fresh locally grown food at old school prices in an easy going atmosphere. It's new when it is about creating lasting relationships in a community restaurant. It's warm when the exposed kitchen has a masterful wood-burning brick oven as its center piece. It's welcoming when the fire place flickers around the dining area tables filled with patrons and children. It's traditional when brick walls, slate and wood floors are surrounded by sunny windows and a painting of the beach hanging on the wall. It's memorable when the background music is upbeat, all enveloping the gregarious sounds of a restaurant theme to create culture in that community, with great food, a great atmosphere and freshly brewed beer.

Meet the Business Owner: Rene C.

Brett and Rene Cassel opened the Point in 2012 to have a local family friendly sports restaurant and bar.

Ask the Community - The Point Restaurant & Bar

Have some allergies - are eggs cooked in butter or what type of oil?

Is it loud?

Not when we were there on a Wednesday, mid-afternoon. I can't answer yet for late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Do they take reservations?

Nope. You can order for takeout, grub hub etc. they are a sports pub

Are there ocean views and patio seating?

No ocean views at all. The restaurant is in the neighborhood above the marina etc. There is an outside patio on the busy street side that is quite nice. A new parking lot area on the other side you can eat in due to Covid. Food is great.

Do they have karaoke?

We have Karaoke on Friday nights and open Mic nights on Tueaday nights you can check our Instagram page The point restaurant and bar for all our events

How late do they serve breakfast on Sundays?

Typically from 9:00am-2:00pm on Saturdays & Sunday's.

When is happy hour?

3 - 7 PM Tuesday through Sunday and 3PM to close on Mondays!

Are there t.v.'s on the "Pet Friendly Patio"? I want to bring my dog to watch football.

There are typically 1-2 TVs on the pet friendly patio in addition to speakers for amplified sound.

Do they have cornhole games?

Yes we have cornhole games and a ping pong table for customers to play on our back patio. We will also be starting a weekly cornhole league shortly.

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Apizza Doho

susie is the best! she has the cutest personality and makes sure you get the best service. the…read morepizza is also so good! the hwy 1 is the way to go

one of the best pizzas I've had...great service as well. Theres a parking lot + free street…read moreparking! Zucchini chips (8/10): wish it was breaded but it's otherwise perfectly salted. Very thin and crispy! The left overs were a tad bit oily but still tasted good we ordered a split pizza (half the bee sting & half the stingray). The bee sting (10/10): the crust was perfectly crispy, pepperoni had the perfect shape and crunch, and the burrata + basil + hot honey was an elite combo Stingray (8.5/10): loveddddd the carmelized onions. A bit on the sweeter side & the crust was a bit soggier than I'd like, but I'd still get it again. Would def go back! It's a less than a 15 min walk to the beach!!

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OC Local Taproom

Best spot around. Great food, drinks, staff, service. TV's all over the place with all the games…read more Must try.

Came here during the World Cup and it turned out to be one of the best places to watch a match. The…read moreatmosphere was lively without feeling overcrowded, and there were plenty of TVs from every angle so you never missed a moment of the game. The beer selection was impressive, with lots of choices on tap, and the food was much better than expected for a sports bar. Everything came out quickly even during the busy match hours. What stood out most was the crowd. Soccer fans, families, locals, and visitors all mixed together, creating the kind of energy that makes watching the World Cup special. You could hear cheers erupt across the room every time a big play happened.

Meta glasses

House beer, loaded fries

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Indoor seating

Truly Pizza

Women-owned & operated

Free parking

best pizza I've ever had, very kind service and the pizza has excede my expectations, also best…read morewings and fries I had, way better than apizza dojo

We visited here on a recent Wednesday afternoon (June 10) and were quickly sat on their beautiful…read moreoutdoor patio with the overhanging citrus trees (so reminiscent of Capri in Italy!) Service was friendly, attentive, quick and thorough. Even when our 1 year old dropped his glass bottle & it broke...someone was right there to help us clean it up without having to be asked and she didn't make us feel awkward about it at all! Everyone from the host to the servers and food runners were amazing. I wish I had got their names! We tried the Suprema pizza, Spagnola salad, and spritzer cocktail. Everything was so good! The ingredients taste fresh and authentic. My favorite part is the focaccia-like crust!! Can't wait to come back and try more

Smoky Vodka (subbed out pepperoni with meatball!)

Takeout Window

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Sweet and Spicy

Apizza Doho

susie is the best! she has the cutest personality and makes sure you get the best service. the…read morepizza is also so good! the hwy 1 is the way to go

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Partial interior before it packed out.

Station Craft

Fish and chips and a Smash Burger.. Yummy

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Hook & Anchor

4.3

(216 reviews)

0.5 mi

Paid by card. Hook & Anchor is located in a plaza and offers some street and some plaza parking. I…read morewent here on a Saturday night with a party of 8 and had to wait about 15 min to be seated. I had no issues ordering and the server came around frequently to check on the party. I ordered the 4oz lobster roll and wished I had gotten the larger one since it was so good. I would definitely recommend this place and would go back.

What a phenomenal meal--and even better service. From the hosts, to the waitstaff, to Vincent, our…read morebusser, everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. They were especially accommodating with my father's walker, which was greatly appreciated. The poke appetizer and salads were excellent, and the fish and chips were absolutely incredible--perfectly crisp on the outside, yet moist and flaky on the inside. The lobster roll deserves all the praise it receives. One bite and it's easy to understand why it's considered one of the best in the state. And the cioppino? Spectacular. Light and delicate, yet somehow packed with rich, layered flavor at the same time. A beautifully balanced dish. Exceptional food, outstanding hospitality, and a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. We love this place and will definitely be back.

6oz Lobster Roll with grilled veggies

Booth interior seating

Lobster Deviled Eggs

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180blu

If you read about it before you go you know to expect, first come first serve and seat yourself…read more It's very laid back but being in this Ritz location and with Ritz service it's top notch outdoor dining with a gorgeous view. Fernando went above and beyond to make sure our experience was 5 star. The rest of the team was always around making sure we had all we needed as well. When the sun set and the breeze got cooler we were offered warm blankets. So back to what we went for, the food right. Tuna tartare was excellent. Guacamole was good but I didn't like the cracker things that came with it and used the chips that came with the tartare instead. Oysters and caesar salad were fresh. Surf & turf tacos were delicious. Crab cake was good, sauce has a little spice to it. The desserts were scrumptious, the churro's were a favorite out of the 4 we had. So fresh and crispy but perfect on the inside, with fresh made caramel and chocolate to dip. My birthday chocolate cake was so good. Our cocktails were well made. There is a Ritz Kids menu and our kids loved all the food they had (Mac n cheese, chicken strips, burger, fries) we liked their fries too lol. We had a short two days at this hotel but I'm so glad I got to experience 180blu.. ended up sneaking in at the last minute on our second night there (Fernando welcomed us as if it was mid shift and we did not feel rushed one bit) for a night cap and to just take in the ambiance and fresh air. I can't wait to go back.

I'm confused as to why this place has such high ratings. The only redeeming quality is the view…read more Came here for lunch during the week and it took 15 minutes before our server took our order. Once the food came, it wasn't until it was almost time to pay the bill did he check in on us. Food wise I was not impressed. The scallop was bland and flavorless. While our food was room temperature. Considering the slow service our meal probably sat for some time in the kitchen vs being served right to us once made. The value paid for what was offered on food and service was sub par. I expected more from the Ritz Carlton

Never mind the shrimp, revel at the view! So gorgeous!

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Beautiful Christmas tree

Craft House

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AVEO Table + Bar

We had our Breakfast at the Aveo during our recent visit to Waldorf Astoria at Monarch Beach. My…read morewife got the breakfast buffet while I ordered the Chicken Burrito. Breakfast buffet was good with lot of selections but my Chicken Burrito stole the show. It was so good, that she wished she also ordered the burrito instead of the breakfast. The ambience is great with good views of the resort and far away ocean. Service here is always great. Overall , a very good breakfast experience here !

This place is so amazing I'm not sure where to start. Carol and Kevin are always there to assist…read moregetting me a phenomenal table. Omar, Jorge, Armand, and Jonathan give incredible service. The lobster roll is one of my favorites I probably eat one a day when I'm here. Calamari is perfect. Not sure where you'll find a better view but let me know if you do. This place lives rent free in my head

Chilean sea bass on forbidden rice.

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Monarch Bay Beach Club

the food isn't anything I'd consider amazing but the service and view make up for it…read moreMiranda 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

The beach club was busy on a nice April day and the only table available for my husband and I was…read moreon 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.