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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8
4.8
5084 Reviews
$30 and under
American
34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

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7:00 pm
Booked 97 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design.

Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 449-2822
  • Website
    https://www.coastalkitchendanapoint.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Grant
  • Location
    34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,084 people are saying

Coastal Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen in Dana Point consistently delights diners with "excellent food" and "fabulous service." Known for its crab cake salad and diverse menu, it offers a "comfortable and casual coastal setting." While some diners note noise levels, the inviting ambience and attentive staff make it a "local favorite" worth visiting.
5,084 Reviews

  1. ROBB VIP

    Phoenix7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. The service was very good. The only problem with the place it’s too loud way too loud.

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  2. Jennifer VIP

    Los Angeles73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent food is great salmon is out of this world and altogether the experience is fantastic

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  3. julie

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff are always excellent very professional and friendly. Food quality, marvelous.

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  4. Christine VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I normally love this restaurant. I brought my customers and my boss here and the service was not great along with the food. Pork chop was very fatty we asked to buy an extra shrimp on the cocktail and was told they can’t do it. There were several missteps.

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  5. chris

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, Riley was unbelievable server. Outstanding food, desert finished off great experience!

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  6. Diana VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wish we could remember our waiter’s name. She was fabulous!

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  7. Linda

    Orange County7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Noise level too high Same menu forever— needs new ideas

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  8. Susan VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal was rushed - we barely ordered and one salad arrived, the other eventually did incorrectly - at the same time the meals arrived. Our waitress, while polite, didn't take the order properly. we were seated, and our food was arriving before our drinks - the fish was overcooked - overall not a great experience-

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  9. Kat VIP

    Orange County40 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was so off today. Server was inattentive. Couldn’t even get water or drinks. And when she did — she aggressively plopped it on the table and walked away. Why did I tip 20% for this.

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  10. Thomas

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good place yet very loud and hard to have conversations between two couples.

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Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 5084 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Coastal Kitchen

34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Grant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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