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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Dana Point / Monarch Beach

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1. Luxe Restaurant and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(655)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 7 times today
Luxe Restaurant and Bar is renowned for its vibrant bar scene. Reviewers frequently compliment the bar, highlighting its quality and the enjoyable atmosphere it creates. The live piano music enhances the ambiance, creating a relaxing and fine dining experience. As one reviewer put it, 'the bar, itself, is amazing.'
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2. Coastal Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(5189)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 106 times today
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.
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3. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
4.7
Exceptional(2572)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 29 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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4. The Tea House on Los Rios
4.7
Exceptional(3033)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 57 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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5. Chart House Restaurant - Dana Point
4.5
Awesome(6556)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 71 times today
Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.
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6. Luciana's Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(3510)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 41 times today
Located in a historical home in the resort town of Dana Point, California, Luciana's Ristorante has been serving the Orange County community for over 40 years. The decor is reminiscent of a cozy European-style inn, establishing it as one of Orange County's most romantic restaurants. Awarded the Southern California Restaurant Writers gold medal since 1996, three stars from the California Restaurant Writers, Zagat's Survey "America’s 1,000 Top Italian Restaurants 2008" and an Award of Excellence for its wine list, Luciana's has been setting the standard for classic as well as innovative Italian cuisine. Whether visiting our cozy restaurant or our Bed and Breakfast and Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy, you are sure to experience the best and freshest combination of the old and new worlds.
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7. Lantern’s Edge
4.4
Awesome(407)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 10 times today
The Restaurant at Laguna Cliffs has a vibrant bar scene, as described in various reviews. Customers mention the 'welcoming bar', 'ambiance was fun and vibrant', and 'the bar is a venue in itself'. The restaurant's design and location are also appreciated, with one review noting the 'coastal minimalist' style and another mentioning the 'beautiful patio' for drinks.
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8. CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point
4.7
Exceptional(1553)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 35 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. Wind & Sea Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1903)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 37 times today
The Wind & Sea Restaurant is located on the water in the Dana Point Harbor. With water on three sides, every table has a spectacular view. We serve fresh fish selections daily as well as Lobster tail, shrimp, steaks, and vegetarian dishes.Monday through Friday (not available Holidays and Special occasions) we have Hawaiian Happy Hour from 4:00 to 7:00 featuring our world famous Mai Tai's as well as draft beer, wine and food specials. Big screen TV's, keep the lounge exciting at all times. The waterfront open-air patio serves the full menu and is heated at night, perfect for an order of nachos and a margarita or a full dinner under the stars. Private banquet facilities accommodate 20 to 75.
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10. Salt Creek Grille Orange County
4.4
Awesome(482)
Price: Expensive
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 58 times today
Nestled along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Salt Creek Grille proudly returns to the Dana Point community under new ownership. Our newly remodeled interiors and stunning outdoor patio exude elegance and comfort for unparalleled ambiance, setting the perfect stage for savoring our enhanced menu that features a true, wood-fired American steakhouse with a California coastal twist.
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