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A photo of The Tea House on Los Rios restaurant
1. The Tea House on Los Rios
4.7
Exceptional(3008)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 61 times today
Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!
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2. Bloom Restaurant + Bar
4.8
Exceptional(918)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 38 times today
Orange County-based restaurateur Russ Bendel and partners are bringing a sister restaurant to his thriving wine country concepts to the San Juan Capistrano dining scene.Bloom is an all-encompassing dining experience, featuring craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer selections. Located directly across from the Mission of San Juan on the corner of Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano. Check out our website for more information: www.BloomSanJuanCapistrano.comDon't forget to follow us on instagram to stay up to date about Bloom: BloomRestaurantAndBar
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3. Rosewood Social
4.8
Exceptional(230)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 37 times today
Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social combines the unique flavors of the traditional American steakhouse with soulful Southeast Asian cuisine. Enjoy delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!
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4. Tavern at the Mission
4.7
Exceptional(677)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 35 times today
Renowned Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm, along with longtime partner Gregg Solomon, purchased this iconic location in the heart of charming downtown San Juan Capistrano overlooking the Jewel of the California missions. The menu features many of his signature classic comfort foods such as his Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken, French 75's Onion Soup, and Whiskey Shrimp Dijon, featured at his Tavern House Kitchen+Bar in Newport Beach. Chef Wilhelm is a longtime South County resident, well known for the many concepts he has created over the years including Kachina, Sorrento Grille, French 75, Savannah Chophouse and Jimmy's Famous American Tavern. Tavern at the Mission has a large, tree covered, pet friendly patio with beautiful mission views. The interiors have been beautifully renovated with a chandelier lit dining room and a warm central fireplace. Our' Tumbleweed Bar' is designed as an homage to San Juan Capistrano's Equestrian and Vaqueros history.
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5. Sundried Tomato American Bistro - San Juan Capistrano
4.7
Exceptional(753)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 12 times today
Sundried Tomato specializes in New American cuisine and we are committed to offering the freshest quality ingredients on every plate. Due to our intimate setting we kindly ask that for parties of 7 or more you contact us at the restaurant directly. Let Sundried Tomato Host your event! Celebrate with us for your next baby shower, birthday, rehearsal dinner or any other special occasion. We look forward to serving you soon.
A photo of Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano) restaurant
6. Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano)
4.2
Awesome(602)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 12 times today
Ysidora pays homage to the Mission's matriarch Ysidora Forster, and invites guests to relax, unwind and indulge in authentic Spanish flavors in a contemporary setting. Enjoy wood fired grilled seafood, hot and cold tapas, local meats and seasonal, locally sourced produce. San Juan Capistrano's moderate climate mimics that of Spain's, making for a perfect match of culinary offerings. The bar offers Spanish wines and Spanish influenced cocktails that honor Spain's olives and legendary gin and tonics.Parking is Valet only available at main hotel entrance. $15 for first 2 hours with validation, $5 per hour for each subsequent hour. Please call us with any questions.
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7. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
4.8
Exceptional(2563)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 17 times today
RAYA, a restaurant concept by Chef Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin coastal cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and signature Latin flavors.
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8. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point
4.7
Exceptional(1549)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 48 times today
At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets. At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).
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9. Lantern’s Edge
4.3
Awesome(405)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 27 times today
The Restaurant at Laguna Cliffs is a brunch spot as seen in their breakfast menu. Reviewers specifically mention the 'great selection at the buffet' and the 'beautiful view'. The breakfast buffet, with options like fresh omelets, steel cut oatmeal, and scrambled eggs, is a crowd favorite.
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10. Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1533)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 40 times today
OPEN FOR DINING INDOORS AND ON OUR WATERFRONT OUTDOOR PATIO Join us dockside for dining with sweeping Harbor views; for a weekend breakfast, or lunch/dinner daily... in the evenings we have patio heaters to keep you warm!Harpoon Henrys Seafood Restaurant is proud to offer a spectacular waterfront view, fresh seafood, and the latest in California Beach Cuisine. We offer our guests harbor views from our dining room and our outdoor waterfront patio. For 46 years, we have provided the best in service, ambiance, and cuisine. We have been winners of awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association”, a finalist for Dining Excellence from both the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and the County of Orange, and our wine list has been awarded a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.”
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