Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Corrie

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Not great. Food was ok definitely not worth the price. We waited an hour for our food and when it got there it was cold. They told me there were no French fries available for the kids but all the kids around us had them? Did not offer a kids menu either even after asking for one twice. Not impressed won’t be back.
   

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   Alison VIP

   Los Angeles8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We just drove home from a Mother’s Day meal. The service was incredibly slow. It took 45 minutes to get our drinks… and we just ordered cokes! The servers were friendly but not efficient in the least. My husband saw a busboy stick his fingers into a glass of water, fish something out and then serve it to a table!!! The food was fine but not worth the price. And the restroom line was always incredibly long and slow. Worst of all when the kitchen was reluctant to accommodate a food allergy with a substitution. We’ve had pleasant experiences here in the past but unfortunately we don’t be going back any time soon.
   

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   traci

   Orange County11 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Did not know it was going to be a limited menu today. No drink menu. Prices raised for the day. Reservation and still waited to be seated
   

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   Mark

   Orange County10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Prices has skyrocketed. No longer good value for money.
   

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   rob VIP

   Orange County11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This the 2nd time we went for Mother’s Day brunch. Service was great! Love sitting outside. The tables were a little close to each other, I was hitting the chair behind me. The set menu wasn’t as good as last year. No burgers, couldn’t add a protein to some of the entry’s. They had 3 steak items. Overall we enjoyed the restaurant. The menu could have been a little more diverse.
   

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   Judy

   Orange County1 review

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   What a disaster! We just went for Mother’s Day brunch and it was probably the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. Their kitchen order ticket machine went down so the kitchen was not processing/preparing orders. Our reservation was at 9:45 so we were first of the day. We ordered quickly and got our beverages , kids’ meals and 1 of the 2 appetizers we ordered right away. Our waiter then advised us that the ticket machine was down but that our food should be out soon. At 11:15, we asked the waiter if we were ever going to get our food and, if not, we just wanted the bill for the items we did get. He went to check on the food, but quickly came back with the check, which included an appetizer we never got. They did comp our beverages (2 coffees, 1 tea, and 1 soda - WooHoo) I’m sure we did them a favor by leaving without ever getting our food because their dozens of reservations for later in the day had to have been backed up. I understand technology issues and I’m sure this was stressful for the staff, but I think there are things the restaurant could have done better: Had a backup plan for a manual ticket system The manager should have been visible and provided apologies and status updates on what was going on. We never saw the manager and never knew what the estimated timeframe was Offered complimentary mimosas or other beverages while we waited We have dined at Rancho Capistrano Winery several times and have always loved the food and the atmosphere. But Mother’s Day brunch today was a total failure! We left hungry and disappointed.
   

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   Christina VIP

   Orange County15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic brunch at Rancho Capistrano Winery! They were very accommodating with wheelchair access, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Our server was wonderful—friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The mimosa flight was a hit (so many great flavors!), and dessert was absolutely amazing. Overall, we loved everything about our visit and can’t wait to come back!
   

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   Johana

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambience, great service, had a wonderful time celebrating.
   

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   Harmony

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The whole staff upon arrival were amazing! The hostess was so kind and even the young man filling up our water glasses was exceptional. Our server, Nathalia was kind, attentive, and provided a wonderful experience all around.
   

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    Lance VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Such a charming little restaurant! The staff were warm and welcoming, the food was amazing with gorgeous presentation, and the mimosas selection was impressive. Don’t skip dessert! I highly recommend it—and with their prices, it’s totally worth it. I’ll definitely be returning often.
This cozy spot really impressed me. Friendly service, flavorful food, stunning plating, and a great wine list. The desserts were a perfect finish. I’d gladly come back again and again. And for the price, it’s absolutely worth every penny.
    

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