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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8
4.8
4898 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 112 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

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 4,898 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "outstanding food." The crab cake salad and Parker House Rolls are must-tries, and the smoked trout dip is a crowd favorite. Patrons praise the "friendly and engaging staff" and enjoy the vibrant, dog-friendly ambiance. It's a consistent favorite in Dana Point.

4,898 Reviews

  1. Bryan

    VIP

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food here is always reliably good . Service efficient and friendly . Very comfortable atmosphere

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  2. Jason

    VIP

    Phoenix

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I did not care for my dish at all. I had cioppino which normally would be a spicy tomato based sauce but it came in an A1 steak type of sauce. My wife enjoyed her chicken dish, and our son enjoyed his halibut. His girlfriend enjoyed his steak, but didn’t care for the sauce, which resembled the same sauce that was in my cioppino. The staff was wonderful and our service is excellent. Disappointed 

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  3. John

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Salmon is a great choice. Not overcooked and just a little bit of glaze on it. Steamed broccoli is a good side dish. Although a scoop of whole grain rice would additionally complement the dish . Excellent service.

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  4. Robyn

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service were outstanding. We will definitely be back

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  5. Robert

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service! Great Christmas Eve dinner with a reservation.

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  6. NANCY

    VIP

    Orange County

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very happy I chose Coastal Kitchen to bring my son and his family for our Christmas celebration. They had never been here and raved about the food! Entrees ordered were the ahi salad, the ahi entree, pork chop (it was huge!), ribs, and my personal favorite, the salmon. All were delicious! And, of course, we had to order the key lime pie--better than Tommy Bahamas; the crust is amazing!

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  7. Anna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time at Coastal Kitchen. Food is excellent as well as the service !

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  8. Tine

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcome Great food Friendly informative server Excellent experience

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  9. Debra

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Of course it was busy because of holiday parties. It was really loud and I had to ask several times for a refill on my tea. When my husband asked for dessert the waitress never came by our table. My husband asked another waitress walking down the aisle for a cup of decaf coffee. She never came back with his coffee so when our waitress came by to drop off our check I asked her about my husbands coffee and she said oh I didn’t know you wanted anything else. We love coastal kitchen because we are locals and I know we will be back. I think it’s just overwhelming during the holidays.

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  10. Chuck

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nobody cooks a salmon filet, a thick cut pork chop, or a teriyaki ribeye better for 30 miles. Service was great and never intrusive to our group's conversation. We love going to this place.

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Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 4898 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 112 times today
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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