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Domenico's on the Lake Entrance - Domenico's on the Lake, Mission Viejo, CA

Domenico's on the Lake

4.8
4.8
1192 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Orange County's newest upscale dining experience is now open on Lake Mission Viejo! Well known for our iconic location in Long Beach, Domenico’s was one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California and is famous for our legendary pizzas and amazing Italian and American inspired dishes. Domenico's on the Lake is an upscale take on our original location featuring new steak and seafood entrees, while still featuring the original recipes that have made us an institution in Southern California.

NOTE: OUR LAKESIDE PATIO HAS LIMITED SEATING AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BECAUSE THE DEMAND OFTEN EXCEEDS AVAILABILITY. PATIO SEATING REQUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO A WAIT.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 446-9205
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.
  • Area
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,192 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Domenico's on the Lake offers a "charming" dining experience with breathtaking lake views. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," making it a must-visit for brunch or dinner. The outdoor patio and delightful dishes like burrata bruschetta and ground pepperoni pizza receive high praise, creating memorable moments for all.

1,192 Reviews
  1. Roberta

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening! It was crowded but the service was excellent! Food and ambiance is always good.

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  2. Tami

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual! Very festival and busy tonight! I was so impressed that a server that we have had in the past who wasn’t serving our table tonight was nice enough to stop and greet us during her busy shift. We love dining at Dominico’s on the Lake!

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and a great bottle of wine. Made our celebration well worth it!!

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  4. Jeff

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. They have the best people. It is a great experience every time we dine here!

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the food and service was outstanding. This is our favorite restaurant and we were celebrating our 36th anniversary overlooking the lake eating a wonderful meal. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  6. John

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, the food was excellent. Service was very very slow. Normally not a problem. Not the fault of the server but the fault of the kitchen. Did have to wait for Our to go food to be boxed up and to get a check, but that was not a big deal.

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  7. Teresa

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the holidays and the restaurant was busy. It’s so beautifully decorated, but the meals are always consistently prepared to perfect perfection love love love this restaurant.

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  8. Nancy

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were fabulous! We had a terrific night at Domenico’s!

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  9. Pam

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Patio was warm and fun.short ribs outstanding. Wine list great.

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  10. Tami

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, greeted with smiles and perfect dining experience!

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FAQs

Domenico's on the Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 446-9205.

Domenico's on the Lake is rated 4.8 stars by 1192 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Domenico's on the Lake

27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 446-9205
  • Catering
    For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.
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