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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8
4.8
4133 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 83 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
    (949) 449-2822
  • 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, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,133 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

4,133 Reviews
  1. KenGambone

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Food wasn’t really up to par but service was great. Drinks were unfortunately not good at all.

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  2. PeggyN

    Denver

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taco apps and cocktails great. Seafood and steak great dinners. Our waitress was super friendly, knowledgeable and didn’t rush us. Every time we have been here we loved it

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  3. HenryB

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another excellent experience in this fine establishment.

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  4. Mstasia

    Minneapolis

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely place for lunch in Dana Point. Would’ve given five stars but there was a small mistake made with the order so my mother had a delay in getting her food. Good service solved the problem pretty quickly.  Food was very good.  crab cake salad, cioppino and Ahi tacos. Yum

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  5. Kitty

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All was great but the acoustics aren’t great inside, so it’s noisy and hard to hear your dining companions.

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  6. Alissa

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening on the front patio. The food and service were superb. Thank you!

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  7. Snuznb411

    Orange County

    343 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    343 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always order the double cut pork chop and it’s delicious. Our guests had the halibut which was excellent as well as the baby back ribs. We’ll definitely be back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very friendly staff. Great service. Good value for great food

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Amazing food and wine. Priced very affordably. Quality was stunning. Very impressive.

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  10. NancyL

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    The prime rib sandwich was good but the fried Caesar chicken salad was not good. The chicken was over cooked and the salad was not good. The dressing was not good and the lettuce was warm and wilted. We should have said something. The shrimp cocktail was delicious. We will try it again. That was the first time it was not as good as other times we have been there. Nancy and Norman Lindauer

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  11. TJurgen1

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic location, wonderful - timely service. Always attentive. Food was fantastic with great flavor. A tad bit loud inside - next time I will choose the patio.

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  12. BobbieC

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Smoked Trout appetizer. Cajun Shrimp and Ciopino for our entrees. Everything was great! We ate on the patio, which was very enjoyable. Always a good meal and great service!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Coastal Kitchen never disappoints. Often, the staff offers a quality experience in a comfortable environment with consistent dishes that keep you coming back. In addition, the veteran staff make it a point to befriend the locals creating a home feeling.

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  14. PatriciaY

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely ambiance, good service, excellent food. My favorite is the crab cake salad and as usual it did not disappoint. This is one of our go to places--it's a great place to go with friends--besides good service, food and ambiance, you can actually have a conversation without shouting. One of my favorite places in Dana Point.

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  15. TheGrandPooBaa

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They have a great consistent menu and high quality staff

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The halibut and chicken were outstanding! Great atmosphere. Our waiter Blake was the best, very accommodating and so kind!

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  17. DebbieJ

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious meal after ordering the double pork chop. The patio dining was relaxing and enjoyable. Blake took very good care of us, and we look forward to going back.

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  18. CraigD

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an enjoyable dining experience! Lilli took great care of us! The giant shrimp were awesome and the crispy chicken Caesar was excellent!

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  19. CaraH

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service. Adorable restaurant

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Samantha was so amazing. The food was delicious and ambience was perfect. Would definitely go again!

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  21. KJHM

    Orange County

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed our lunch at Coastal Kitchen. The staff was friendly, attentive and professional, especially our server, Sean.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! I always would recommend making a reservation here as it is a poppin place! The service is great, the food is amazing, and the aesthetics of the restaurant is stunning!

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  23. mariam

    Orange County

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, food is always delicious and fresh! Drinks are generous too.

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  24. CliffH

    Orange County

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We shared a $13.00 house started salad and were startled by how small it was. the size of the salad was consistent with the size of every item. just right for one person and nothing to take home. The food was like the service good, not exceptional. I think they shoot the drinks as the tended to be almost weak. Nothing was bad, everything was just enough to be good enough. You don't leave dissatisfied, but you won't tell your friend they absolutely must go to Coastal Kitchen.

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  25. ViviR

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The server Jessie was very professional and charming. The front desk staff was polite and welcoming. We had an enjoyable evening.

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  26. RebeccaJ

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food as phenomenal as usual

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  27. MarianneF

    Orange County

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Blake was super friendly & knowledgeable of the menu. Will definitely be back.

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  28. DovS

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this restaurant. Great Vibe not too loud. The service was great from the hostess to our severs. They cant do anything else to make the experience any better. Loved the architecture and design. Restaurant was empeccible. Ladies restroom was emmaculate. Great evening

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  29. ToothDoc

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the cioppino. It was outstanding. Delicious sauce to dip bread in. Also tried their Parker house rolls. Yum!! Great service too.

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  30. AllynH

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service and food in an upbeat environment. Would definitely return.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. I tried to call but you are closed. My dad thinks he may have left his glasses there. We were sitting at the table closest to the front door and the hostess stand. We ate at 7:30 PM. If you found his glasses, please call me at 757-439-3021 and we will come by to pick them up tomorrow. Thanks!

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  32. Debbie

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    We love Coastal Kitchen. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We were greeted by one of the chefs. He acknowledged that we were celebrating our anniversary and gave us warm wishes. Usually, the service is superb. I am not sure if our server was having an off day, she was less than warm. Almost robotic. Not a good experience at all. She offered me another beer by taking my empty glass and said want another? She never offered my husband another drink. Not that she is expected to, but never acknowledged our anniversary, so I am not sure why it is asked we make a reservation. We found Coastal Kitchen on our anniversary last year. We have since brought our kids, out of town guests, done birthday celebrations. I was super disappointed last night. We ended up at another restaurant for dessert and drinks. I hope this is not the norm.

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  33. sheilaQ

    Miami

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and fresh. There were options for everyone in our party which included meat eaters, pescatarians and vergetarians.

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  34. Dinedaily7

    Orange County

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    This was our go to favorite place. Now, way to noisy. You cannot enjoy a conversation. They have music, not needed, that adjusts to the noise level. Not a place for a date!

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  35. grancy

    Orange County

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tomato and burrata app was awesome as was the halibut entree! I never leave without a piece of the key lime pie! It's actually better than Tommy Bahamas!

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  36. EdwardW

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Continues to be a good restaurant re. menu, service and ambiance.

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  37. AmyB

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this restaurant is one of our go-to choices. Cocktails fantastic, apps delicious. Our favorites include smoked salmon and burrata salad. The ribs fall off the bone, the crabcake in any array is a highlight. Halibut tender and tasty. It's never an inexpensive meal but always a great one. Chefs on point.

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  38. RenaeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food has always been good when I’ve eastern at Coastal Kitchen. The menu has a good variety and the service is excellent.

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  39. LoLo

    Orange County

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server John was great…very attentive. Had the french dip and it was one of the best I’ve had in awhile. The bun was so fresh.

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  40. sueb

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delightful girls' lunch on the front patio. Hannah was an excellent server. Shared a delicious spinach & kale dip appetizer with chips & a spicy sauce. My friend enjoyed her perfectly cooked halibut with shrimp and a broccoli parmesan side. My French Dip Sandwich was delicious and the glass of wine very generous. Love this restaurant!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 4133 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 83 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
  • 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, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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