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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8 (5115)
$30 and under
American
34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 119 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Grant
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,115 people are saying

Coastal Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen offers a dynamic dining experience with "exceptional food" and "friendly, professional service." Known for its "amazing crabcake salad" and "exquisite Cajun shrimp," the restaurant provides a "vibrant ambiance," although it can get "quite noisy." Despite being "somewhat pricey," it remains a "local favorite" for its consistent quality.

5,115 Reviews
  1. Jamie VIP

    Orange County56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was Amazing. 🤩 we enjoyed our grouper and salmon that we shared. Our server Courtney was Fantastic, one of the Best. Your key lime pie is delicious. We will be back soon, Favorite restaurant

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  2. Doug

    Portland14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The glass of Prosecco was refreshing and light on the palate. The Parker Buns were something novel for us, but quite tasty. My wife found the half rotisserie chicken to be moist and flavorful and very much enjoyed my double cut pork chop with a cherry based sauce, plus a great baked potato. Shane, our server, was impeccable and engaging. The atmosphere was truly energetic. We’ll definitely go back again.

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  3. Mona VIP

    Phoenix51 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very off today on patio had like 4 people helping us salad came out wrong . Not sure if there is a switch change but we came in at 11:30 for lunch very simple order and was messed up waitress we had to flag down somebody else fixed the problem. She came back to try to see if everything was OK, but really was not on top of it.

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  4. Stacey

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time, service was amazing. Everyone was attentive and super friendly. Food was delicious, I wish the Parker house rolls weren’t so salty, but everything else was perfection! Ambience was lovely but it was a little loud, but what does one expect for a crowded restaurant on a Sunday evening. It was a lovely date night with my guy!

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  5. Toni

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere. I loved everything.

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  6. Sherri

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cajun shrimp appetizer was amazing! The service was excellent!

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  7. Fischer

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hhad a great experience. The food was good and the service was great. We had reservations and were greeted and seated immediately although the restaurant was very busy. Good experience overall

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  8. CJ

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My grouper was a little overcooked and dry. The Hawaiian steak was great. Our cocktails were slow to reach us, we were told the bar was backed up. No matter where you sit, it is noisey not just energetic.

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  9. Catherine

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant, busy atmosphere. Food was delicious. Staff was very accommodating. Relaxing. Didn't feel rushed. Reservation was ready upon our arrival five minutes early. Somewhat pricey, but delicious and overall, very good experience.

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  10. Susan VIP

    Los Angeles46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service. Brilliant chef. Best beet and orange segments salad ever. Exquisite dressing and balance. Great ambiance

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Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 5115 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 119 times today
Google Map for Coastal Kitchen

34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Grant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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