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A photo of Drift Distillery and Smokehouse restaurant
1. Drift Distillery and Smokehouse
4.6
Exceptional(28)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • San Clemente
Booked 10 times today
We are an award winning craft distillery and bbq smokehouse located in the heart of San Clemente.All of our spirits are handcrafted here in San Clemente with grain from our parents' farm in Kansas, making us a true grain to bottle distillery. We are also proud to serve KC style inspired bbq with a SoCal twist.
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2. Luxe Restaurant and Bar
4.8
Exceptional(639)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 6 times today
Luxe Restaurant & Martini Bar in Dana Point provides the perfect blended menu, featuring: seafood, steaks and classic Italian dishes. It has a large outdoor patio, rooms for private parties, and offers on and off-site catering.Please find our menus at: https://www.luxefinedining.com/
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3. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
4.7
Exceptional(2517)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 22 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. Luciana's Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(3473)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 30 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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5. Rosewood Social
4.8
Exceptional(198)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 19 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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6. Salt Creek Grille Orange County
4.3
Awesome(412)
Price: Expensive
• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 44 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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7. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano
4.7
Exceptional(367)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 16 times today
Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,
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8. Tavern at the Mission
4.7
Exceptional(627)
Price: Expensive
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 18 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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9. Lantern’s Edge
4.4
Awesome(394)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Booked 8 times today
Located at The Laguna Cliffs Marriott, Lantern's Edge is an elevated yet approachable culinary program which believes in locally sourced produce and seafood. Chef Kristine Davis brings an imaginative take on modern Californian cuisine, all expertly paired with a comprehensive wine menu and craft cocktails.
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10. El Adobe de Capistrano
4.7
Exceptional(1091)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 15 times today
Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a historic setting at El Adobe de Capistrano. This landmark features a wedding chapel, stained-glass windows and additional beautiful architectural details. Its kitchen has a mesquite-burning grill where chefs prepare deliciously flavored seafood and steak dishes. Soups, salads and appetizers are also on the menu, including tasty desserts.Owners Tony Moiso and Gilbert Aguirre have kept the atmosphere and traditions of the El Adobe de Capistrano going. This establishment still prepares the dishes that President Nixon and his wife enjoyed while visiting during his administration. It has a full bar that serves various drinks, a lounge area for socializing and a patio in the front. El Adobe de Capistrano offers private rooms for banquets and other events. The Palenque features a retracting roof, making it ideal for hosting an event under the night sky. It offers brunch and has a Happy Hour.

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