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Stella's, Dana Point, CA

Stella's

4.6
4.6
1282 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Stella's is the embodiment of serious Italian cuisine - original recipes and techniques alongside the freshest organic products, housemade cheeses, and carefully selected Italian flavors. Stella's is the perfect place for friends and family to gather - be it at the bar with a chilled martini, an appetizer in the lounge, or dining alfresco while tasting your way through the wine list and menu. Whatever your pleasure or mood, Stella's can make it happen!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour in Lounge Mon, Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 234-1679
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Stella's provides full off-site catering for any event. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio is available for private parties for lunch and dinner. A minimum number is required for a completely private affair depending on the day and time. The patio offers an ideal setting for Saturday and Sunday afternoon affairs as the restaurant is closed and the ocean views are spectacular. Please call for more information.
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross Street
    PCH & Crown Valley Parkway
  • Parking details
    We are in the shopping center and there is parking in front, on the South Side, and in the back of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    We feature a live saxophonist Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,282 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stella's offers a vibrant dining experience with "charming ambiance" and live saxophone music. Expect "delicious food" and attentive service, especially from staff like Ivan and Gage. The Italian menu is extensive, featuring standout seafood dishes. While some may find noise levels high and cocktails inconsistent, the friendly atmosphere and "wonderful staff" keep regulars returning.

1,282 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, an excellent dinning experience. Everyone’s dish was delishious.

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  2. Carole

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely little Italian restaurant. Food was very good. Server was very good, although there was a mistake in the orders received, causing one of our party to not get the meal they ordered until 20 minutes after the rest of us were served. However, this was not the fault of the server, it was the fault of the establishment for having the music so loud that the server couldn't properly hear what was being ordered. She said she had asked them to turn it down, when we asked about it being so very loud early on. Sadly they didn't turn it down to the background music level that it should have been set at for a fine dining establishment. We effectively had to shout at each other all throughout the meal to be heard. Only at the very end when the restaurant was getting close to closing did they finally lower the level to the background music level that it should have been at all along. They did however comp us two desserts for our table to try to compensate for the wrong order being delivered initially, which was very nice. All of the food we had was quite good. A simple sound adjustment could have made this an outstanding experience.

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  3. Barb

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    STELLA'S is always wonderful, get the lobster ravioli !!

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  4. Patricia

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service and welcome were terrible Have been at this restaurant and had a wonderful time however on this occasion it was awful Would not go back

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  5. Jeffrey D

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place, great service and wonderful atmosphere! Great thanksgiving meal option too

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  6. Joni

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This establishment never fails! We just love everything!!! Jamison and Gage always put a smile on our face! The food is just SO good and you can't beat the location. Plenty of parking, great staff, yummy food!!

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  7. Mike

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible service from Gage, made the night memorable. His menu suggestions were right on.

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  8. Ann

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our third visit to Stella’s. The food and service has been consistently quite good. The ambiance is charming. Unfortunately, the cocktails have been disappointing. We had to send back our drinks since the quality was poor.

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  9. Judy

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place fabulous food and attentive service.

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  10. Laraine

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We (elderly seniors) made a reservation in the lounge for happy hour. When we arrived we were told that only the two high top tables were allowed for happy hour, which were taken. The only other option was the bar. We were served the happy hour menu in the lounge in the past. When we spoke to the manager, he could not offer any accommodation. In fact, he was rude.

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FAQs

Stella's does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stella's is rated 4.6 stars by 1282 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 pm

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Google Map for Stella's

17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    PCH & Crown Valley Parkway
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour in Lounge Mon, Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We are in the shopping center and there is parking in front, on the South Side, and in the back of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We feature a live saxophonist Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 234-1679
  • Catering
    Stella's provides full off-site catering for any event. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio is available for private parties for lunch and dinner. A minimum number is required for a completely private affair depending on the day and time. The patio offers an ideal setting for Saturday and Sunday afternoon affairs as the restaurant is closed and the ocean views are spectacular. Please call for more information.
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