Coastal Kitchen

Name: Coastal Kitchen
Address: 34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, United States, 92629-2728
Telephone: (949) 449-2822
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4133 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

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
Website
https://www.coastalkitchendanapoint.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Grant

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

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Popular dishes

Smoked Trout Dip$12.00
Silver Creek Farms trout, toast points
Chef's Tacos
three tacos, corn tortillas
- Tri Tip$15.00
- Salmon$15.00
- Crispy Shrimp$17.00
Spinach & Kale Dip$15.00
artichoke wedges, parmesan & jack cheese, salsa, hand cut tortilla chips
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus$12.00
olive tapenade, tahini, garlic, hand cut tortilla chips
Chicken Tortilla Soup$11.00
Monterey jack & cheddar cheese, avocado
New England Clam Chowder$11.00
fresh croutons, bacon
Parker House Rolls$7.00
golden brown butter, herbs

Salads

Starter Caesar*$11.00
certified romaine, croutons, fried capers, Reggiano cheese
Starter Kale$11.00
curly kale, peanut vinaigrette
The Wedges$15.00
Point Reyes blue cheese, Bibb lettuce, blistered tomatoes, pickled red onions, pork lardons
Fried Brie$18.00
apples, grapes, figs, walnuts, agave-madras vinaigrette
Crab Cake Salad$26.00
Jumbo lump crab, Ruby Red wedges, avocado, red onion, champagne vinaigrette
Seared Ahi Tuna*$27.00
mixed greens, mango, tomatoes, red onion, toasted sesame seeds, house vinaigrette
Crispy Chicken Caesar*$19.00
certified romaine, croutons, fried capers, Reggiano, panko crusted chicken

Entrees

Scottish Salmon$31.00
pan-roasted, broccoli & parmesan
Blackened Ahi Tuna*$29.00
cajun seasoning, ponzu, coleslaw
Jumbo Lumb Crabcakes$36.00
pan-crisped, creole mustard sauce, coleslaw
Cioppino$36.00
U-10 scallop, shrimp, lump crab, manila clams, PEI mussels, grilled ciabatta
Half Rotisserie Chicken$25.00
house-made rub, citrus glaze, mashed potatoes
Double Cut Pork Chop$28.00
cider fig glaze, loaded baked Idaho potato
Baby Back Ribs$29.00
full slab, true Danish ribs, house-made BBQ sauce, coleslaw, french fries
Hawaiian Ribeye$38.00
14oz, marinated 72 hours, Campari tomatoes & blue cheese, Limited Availability
USDA Prime Filet$40.00
hand-cut daily, loaded baked Idaho potato

Sandwiches

Choice of French Fries or Coleslaw

Cheeseburger$18.00
hickory sauce, mayonnaise, pickled red onions, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles
Veggie Burger$17.00
French's mustard, mayonnaise, jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles
Chicken BLT$18.00
crispy chicken, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, smoked bacon, arugula
French Dip$20.00
thinly sliced prime rib, grilled onions, mayonnaise

Dinner Sides

Baked Potato$8.00
Broccoli & Parmesan$8.00
French Fries$8.00
Quinoa Salad$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Campari Tomatoes & Blue Cheese$8.00
Coleslaw$8.00
Fried Cauliflower$8.00

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

Noise • Moderate

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South Orange County
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4,133 Reviews

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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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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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HenryB
Pittsburgh
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent experience in this fine establishment.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

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

Website
https://www.coastalkitchendanapoint.com/
Phone number
(949) 449-2822

Coastal Kitchen

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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Crab Cake Salad

Veggie Burger

Scottish Salmon

Starters

Smoked Trout Dip$12.00

Chef's Tacos

Spinach & Kale Dip$15.00

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus$12.00

Chicken Tortilla Soup$11.00

New England Clam Chowder$11.00

Parker House Rolls$7.00

Salads

Starter Caesar*$11.00

Starter Kale$11.00

The Wedges$15.00

Fried Brie$18.00

Crab Cake Salad$26.00

Seared Ahi Tuna*$27.00

Crispy Chicken Caesar*$19.00

Entrees

Scottish Salmon$31.00

Blackened Ahi Tuna*$29.00

Jumbo Lumb Crabcakes$36.00

Cioppino$36.00

Half Rotisserie Chicken$25.00

Double Cut Pork Chop$28.00

Baby Back Ribs$29.00

Hawaiian Ribeye$38.00

USDA Prime Filet$40.00

Sandwiches

Cheeseburger$18.00

Veggie Burger$17.00

Chicken BLT$18.00

French Dip$20.00

Dinner Sides

Baked Potato$8.00

Broccoli & Parmesan$8.00

French Fries$8.00

Quinoa Salad$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Campari Tomatoes & Blue Cheese$8.00

Coleslaw$8.00

Fried Cauliflower$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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FAQs

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Is Coastal Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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