What a charming little wine bar! The atmosphere is cute, cozy, and quaint! The perfect place to…read morerelax and enjoy a great glass of wine. Lisa, the owner, was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable. Her knowledge of the wines made the experience even more enjoyable, and she took the time to offer thoughtful recommendations. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and creating a warm, inviting environment. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for a wonderful wine experience!

My husband and I had such a fun experience here! Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable about both the…read morewine and cheese but her warmth and friendliness kept us around! If you like wine and are open to trying new things - check this place out. (We didn't try the paninis they had on special but we plan on coming back!!)

I love this cute little wine bar even though I don't eat cheese. They have a lot of delicious…read morechampagne cocktails and nuts and so many charcuterie board choices. It's adorable and petite inside and the menu is pretty extensive. Everyone is very friendly and sweet and accommodating! I really enjoyed hanging out here today!

Quaint place with delicious food and great wine selection. Ana makes wonderful cocktails and her…read morerecommendations are spot on based on what we told her we like. Loved baked goat cheese and steak tartar!

This place can get very crowded, but that's honestly part of what makes it so much fun. The energy…read moreis always great, and there's always something going on. I've attended their trivia nights, and they were a blast--well organized, engaging, and a perfect activity for a group of friends. The drinks are fantastic. The Sauvignon Blanc sangria and the frozen rosé are both amazing and have become some of my favorites. The food is consistently good, and the lively atmosphere keeps me coming back. On my most recent visit, I had the opportunity to beta test one of their murder mystery events, and it was such a unique and entertaining experience. It added a whole new level of fun to the evening and made for a memorable night out. If they offer the murder mystery event again, I highly recommend checking it out. It's a great way to enjoy good food, drinks, and an interactive experience all in one place.

I enjoyed visiting Five Vines Wine Bar in downtown San Juan Capistrano. It's conveniently located…read morenear the Amtrak railroad tracks, which adds to the charm and character of the area. There is public parking nearby, making it easy to find parking @ $2/hour. The wine bar is cozy, cute, and welcoming, with a great selection of wines and delicious food options. I especially enjoy their happy hour and the outdoor balcony seating, where you can relax with a glass of wine and watch people stroll through historic downtown. The waitress is fast and friendly....just all around well worth the drive to this area.

Tracy the manager is AWESOME!!!! if you have not gone here in the Dana Point Harbor you are…read moreliterally missing the BOAT wines are fabulous!

It was such a fun experience. Came the night before to scope the place out and spoke to Lauren and…read morefound out there was a live band the next day. We arrived about 15 minutes before they were fully open so we sat on the patio looking at the wine options and talked until they opened. They had two white wines which I didn't try and the rest were reds. I didn't get to try all the reds because you get 6 to a tasting but all the ones I did taste were great! Ended up getting a bottle of the Cab Sauv and the Dark Elements to enjoy with the live music. The staff was excellent the entire time even when they got busy. Shout out to Lauren, Christian, Rachel and Shay for the excellent service! Specially Lauren who took care of us from open to close even with a little humorous mix up when she thought I was the live music. Lol great time highly recommend trying them. Great wines right on the water and amazing staff!

We tried Truly Pizza for the first time this week and loved it so much that we came back again just…read morea few days later. On our first visit, we ordered the Crispy Pepperoni and the Sweet & Spicy Square. Both were excellent. This time around, we tried the Crispy Pepperoni with honey and the Supreme Square, and once again everything was phenomenal. The pizzas have the perfect combination of crispy edges, great texture, quality toppings, and incredible flavor. Definitely get the sesame crust. It takes an already great pizza to another level and has quickly become a must for us. What really made our second visit stand out, though, was Hailey. She was beyond classy and genuinely could not have been more hospitable. She was attentive, warm, polished, and made us feel incredibly welcome without ever being overbearing. That type of service makes a huge difference and deserves to be recognized. Between the food, atmosphere, and hospitality, Truly Pizza has very quickly earned a spot in our regular rotation. Going twice in one week should tell you how much we enjoyed it. We'll definitely be back.

I took my family to Truly Pizza on Del Prado Ave in Dana Point for the first time and really…read moreenjoyed our experience. The ambiance at Truly Pizza was great and the staff was super friendly. The open-air patio made us feel like we were in Europe. I'd heard reservations were needed, but we went without one and only waited five minutes to be seated. Our food was excellent and the staff was very accommodating with my two year old grandson. We also learned a bit of food history: although Caesar salad is often thought of as Italian, it was actually created in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924 by Italian immigrant restaurateur Caesar Cardini. We ordered the pizza, choosing from three different crusts. I especially liked the square and sesame crusts. Our favorites were the sweet-and-spicy pizza and the Mike's Honey pizza, both had great flavor combinations. Dessert was a bit more hit-or-miss for me. I could have passed on the ice cream with olive oil. Something about the combination didn't quite work for me; it reminded me of eating a salad with ice cream. Overall, Truly Pizza was a fantastic experience, with a beautiful atmosphere, welcoming service, and excellent pizza. I'd definitely come back for the pizza and patio alone.

Excellent as usual. Get the ribs or chicken. Nice atmosphere. The butter cake and ice cream sundae…read moreexcellent

The fish trout dip is the most delicious I have ever tasted and keeps me coming back again and…read moreagain! I initially discovered this delightful establishment in 2018. Since that time, my family and I have been frequenting the place and cannot say more enough good things. While the fish trout dip is my personal favorite, everything we have eaten here has been delightful. Do not hesitate! The food, staff, and ambience are heavenly!

With sadness I make this post...the only restaurant we trust with our breakfast!…read more The most amazing frittata ever! We had to visit one more time before closing on Christmas Eve! We loved that you allow pets on the patio so we didn't have to leave our yorkie at home! Please add the frittata onto the menu at Giana Thank you so much for everything!

Really cute cafe in Dana Point. We picked up chocolate croissants for our little visit here in Dana…read morePoint. The croissant was fine. Nothing special, but the cafe is very cute.

My impression is right in line with the average of the 4 star rating. This is a really fun place…read moreto come to. I was a tiny bit disappointed with the beer selections. A place like this should offer multiple options for each style of popular beers. My burger was excellent. It's been a while since I was last here but I always enjoy the atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back again when I'm in the area.

I made reservations here last night for 20, having never been there before but needing a semi…read moreprivate area for a group to gather. The venue was perfect for our size. They could have had more servers there for sure. That said, the guy serving us worked his butt off, gracefully, friendly, and attentively. Any gaps were filled by the bartender delivering drinks and (I think) the manager here and there. We were well taken care of. Food was great, bacon old fashioned my buddy had looked (and reportedly) was incredible, beers were great, staff were awesome (despite being low in numbers). Highly recommend.!

I've been to this store many times but only had the chance to visit the wine bar for the first time…read morerecently. Very friendly bartenders who gave good advice on wine. I was introduced to the cook and the bartenders also mentioned the sushi chef by name. I felt like a member of the Gelson's family! Such a fun time. I had sashimi, lobster sliders and a glass of pinot noir. The sashimi was excellent, lobster sliders very good also. The wine was lovely. Gelson's wine selection is far superior to what one can get in any other casual setting. The wine bar is well appointed. There are two large TV screens. I took advantage of Gelson's offer to shop for you while at the wine bar. The groceries and bar charges are presented on the same bill, so you don't have to pay at a checkout line. A very relaxing and enjoyable experience, combined with the convenience of picking up groceries.

I still recommend this place. Have reported on how great the burgers are, how cool the vibe is…read morethere, and how welcoming and professional Tony is, who runs the wine bar. Always a fun stop. That said, a few troubling aspects concerning the food service at the wine bar. Have been now several occasions where I ordered menu items only to be told they are unavailable. Never seemed to happen before the recent layoffs at this location. Seems to be a direct correlation which doesn't look great for Gelson's, which holds themselves up as a top-flight high end grocer where corners aren't cut. Just tonight I ordered 2 of the regular menu items, both unavailable. Get it together Gelson's

The restaurant is definitely beautiful and very upscale. The lobby and overall atmosphere are…read morestunning and make a great first impression. Unfortunately, for me, the food didn't quite live up to the presentation and expectations that came with such a fancy setting. Everything looked great, but the overall dining experience felt a bit underwhelming compared to the price point. Service was fine and the restaurant is clearly well maintained, but I left feeling more impressed by how pretty the place looked than by the meal itself. Not a bad experience by any means, just not somewhere I'd rush back to. Worth visiting if you're looking for a nice ambiance and a beautiful setting

I wanted to like this place more, I really did, it was good but not great. We made a…read morereservation-which we obviously didn't need at the time-and were greeted and immediately taken to our table of choice, especially since almost every table was available at our early time around 5 pm. Quite a few regulars hanging around the bar, this looks like a Dana Point watering spot for many elderly locals. But the ambience was pretty quiet for a Friday night, not exactly reassuring. We started with the blackened baba ganoush, which I no longer see on the web menu, and it was the best dish of all. Truly delicious, with some nice breads and harissa, the combination was a delight to soak up with the bread provided. I had a blue crab and avocado salad, well done and tasty. Scallops were also well prepared, short rib was good but not spectacular, and the jumbo shrimp cocktail-well, it was a shrimp cocktail-hard to screw that up, but nothing remarkable either. The let-down here was definitely the dessert, which is really hard to mess up. The flourless chocolate cake tasted like a vegan cake made with aquafaba or some other not good flour substitute. Dense to the point of almost being chewy-why not go with a molten chocolate cake instead? Chef needs a new recipe for this one. Glad we did not order anything else because if it was on this level, it would have been double my disappointment. A few of the cocktails were good with a strong pour. For these kind of prices and food, there are better options out there. This is not a bad place, but not one I'd put on my bucket list.