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The Vintage Steakhouse

4.1
4.1
653 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Vintage Steakhouse features Classic American Cuisine with a twist: Creative and imaginative dishes that burst with flavor using farm fresh ingredients prepared by an award winning chef. Experience the romance of dining in a cozy romantic 1927 fully restored Pullman Car or enjoy a cocktail in an 1887 Freight House Lounge. Watch the trains pass by our triple arched windows in the art deco main dining room while enjoying amazing food and service or simply sip champagne on our covered patio. Enhance the ambiance with a selection from our temperature-controlled wine cellar. Let the smooth jazz music tantalize you while you enjoy dinner, martinis, specialty drinks or champagne in our lounge. Enjoy the views of the Los Rios District with its quaint 200 year old adobes that are nestled in bougainvilleas and willow trees. For everyone who enjoys outstanding food and service in an elegant comfortable atmosphere that will transport you away.
All aboard for great cuisine!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm - Close;
  • Phone number
    (949) 661-3400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Byron Gemmell
  • Area
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross Street
    Camino Capistrano/ Verdugo St
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz music Friday and Saturday Evenings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 0.6Value

NoiseModerate

653 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Reviewed on 3 July 2018

    1. Overall 5
    My favorite reasonably priced steakhouse in Orange County is The Vintage. Built on the tracks at San Juan Capistrano Train Station, you can almost touch the trains as they pull alongside the giant picture window pulling into and out of the station. The reason I love their GREAT filet mignons cooked to perfection is the addition of their Wild Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce. I'm kinda hooked on their Creamed Corn too. The Bone-in Filet is a winner when it's available. Service is right on and always with a smile.

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  2. Lovegoodfood

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 14 March 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Vintage has been fabulous in the past - unfortunately they seem to have lost their focus in the kitchen - improperly cooked meats and poor quality cuts. Used to be under same ownership as Gemmells in Dana Point - Gemmells continues to excel.

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  3. romac

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for dinner and had a great time. It was very cool watching the trains go by on the track adjacent to the dining car which was in an old train. Service was excellent and food very good. Both of our desserts were excellent. It was a Friday night, so it took a while to get through our meal, but we weren't in a rush, so it was OK. Overall a really good experience and we will probably be back even though it is an hour drive (in light traffic).

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  4. Lovegoodfood

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined here many times over recent years, frequently purchasing Groupon four-course meals. Their whole menu has terrific options and even their limited Groupon menu provides nice choices. I would recommend staying with the meat options as the only bad meal we have had was less than fresh fish on a Thursday evening. Train car seating is terrific fun, and I would recommend the Vintage to anyone who enjoys a well prepared upscale meal.

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  5. PaulS

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mediocre. Service not good. Not worth the cost. Not going backk.

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  6. DianeL

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The filet mignon was fabulous but the venison was so-so. Great presentation. Nice variety of vegetables. This was a late Valentine celebration so it wasn't too crowded. The dessert was great too. I just can't remember the name except it was named after the restaurant and was first on the list. Very light and tasty.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and staff were great. The food is another story. We ordered steak medium. It was served blood red. Not only was the steak too red, it was tough. Both steaks were ordered the same. Both were too red and tough. The flavor was great though!

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  8. SusanW

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Vintage steakhouse was a huge disappointment from start to finish. Wait time, food quality, time it took to get each course of food out to us, and busing table service were all TERRIBLE. First, our email-confirmed reservation for 7 was not in their system. I showed the hostess my phone w/ confirmation but it still took her 20 minutes to seat us - seating other people ahead of us. Our waiter was as super nice guy - so that is one big positive. It took forever to get appetizers. Then it took forever to get our main meal. Then it took forever to get our dessert. Service is NOT smooth. The quality of my husband's steak was AWFUL. It was the most gristly sirloin we've ever had at a restaurant and we eat steak out A LOT. The artichoke heart appetizer was not flavorful and small. My salad was hohum. The peanut butter creme brulee dessert was actually quite good, though! As other tables around us emptied and guests left no restaurant staff ever cleaned up or bused their tables. As we sat there 2 1/2 hours after being seated (OMG - painfully slow service) we looked across the empty dining room at NINE dirty tables with dirty plates, used glasses, soiled napkins all piled on the tables. It was not appealing. The building itself is cool but the quality of food and execution of service needs MAJOR overhauling. Save your money and go anywhere else but here.

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  9. Jnlising

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Left a review on yelp and no word back. Terrible food and mediocre service... disappointing.

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  10. erinchristiansen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    food was great, enjoyed the atmosphere. Would definitely come back. Creme Brulee was amazing.

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FAQs

The Vintage Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 661-3400.

The Vintage Steakhouse is rated 4.1 stars by 653 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Vintage Steakhouse

26701-B Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Camino Capistrano/ Verdugo St
  • Area
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm - Close;
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Byron Gemmell
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz music Friday and Saturday Evenings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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