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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8 (5198)
$30 and under
American
34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 121 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (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, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,198 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen consistently delivers "excellent food" and "outstanding service," making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Patrons rave about dishes like the crab cake salad, trout dip, and Hawaiian ribeye. While some mention noise levels, the "friendly staff" and "lovely atmosphere" ensure a "5-star experience."
5,198 Reviews

  1. julie

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I LOVE CK unfortunately on the 2nd time around with my ribeye it was extremely fatty :(( 1st time not so .. So I was very disappointed. our lovely server Katie told me my 2nd ribeye was more the norm ‘very fatty’ so I will not be recommending nor ordering again.. YES I eat ribeye frequently.. but the fat is usually more marbled. This was huge clumps, not so much marble…. However AK is still one of my all time favorites and I’m there at least 2—3 times a month and will continue to be.. Cheeseburger a NEVER fail coleslaw to die for… Everything else very good .. nice staff. But weirdly the bartenders and the bar staff can be really aloof and rude and have ignored me and my guests several times when we go in there and have sat and been ignored to the point of rudeness many times, and for whatever reason I will never know. It has happened many times and I just don’t understand that, but the table staff are remarkable Awesome. Julie

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  2. Gabriela VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our time. Excellent service super friendly and knowledgeable on menu and dietary restrictions and ingredients. Loved the crab cake salad and French dip. Really enjoyed it. Will be back!

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  3. Jennifer

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a great experience at Coastal Kitchen. The French Dip sandwich is my favorite. Service was friendly and fast. We will be back.

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  4. Kenneth VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service, and very pleasant, quiet ambiance.

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  5. mike VIP

    Orange County69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    House salad nice portion a little small. Grouper entree very good. Chicken blt sandwich good chicken a bit thin so a little dry. Key lime pie very good

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  6. Laura VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We didn’t appreciate the 90 minute limit to dine (sign & verbal- tacky) (especially given screaming children running around.). CL has lost its luster as far as we’re concerned.

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  7. Rob

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of six adults and two kids for a birthday dinner. Holly took great care of us and it was a nice evening

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  8. Jackson

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Food was tasty and hot, service was quick and friendly

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  9. Denise

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the salmon while my partner had the ribs. Both were delicious as always, but the salmon was more well-done this time around. Also, my broccoli was drenched in olive oil to the point where usually there is just "a drizzle". Service here is kinda hit or miss. Twice already, I have received two servers who did not seem like they were happy to be there and seemed annoyed anytime I asked for something.

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  10. Connie

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal, however, they asked if we were celebrating a birthday. We were. I was disappointed as they do not give a complimentary desert . So why ask?

    1 person found this helpful

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 121 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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