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Tavern at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Tavern at the Mission

4.7
4.7
508 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
A photo of Tavern at the Mission restaurant

Tavern at the Mission

4.7
$31 to $50
American
San Juan Capistrano

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Renowned Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm, along with longtime partner Gregg Solomon, purchased this iconic location in the heart of charming downtown San Juan Capistrano overlooking the Jewel of the California missions.

The menu features many of his signature classic comfort foods such as his Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken, French 75's Onion Soup, and Whiskey Shrimp Dijon, featured at his Tavern House Kitchen+Bar in Newport Beach.

Chef Wilhelm is a longtime South County resident, well known for the many concepts he has created over the years including Kachina, Sorrento Grille, French 75, Savannah Chophouse and Jimmy's Famous American Tavern.

Tavern at the Mission has a large, tree covered, pet friendly patio with beautiful mission views. The interiors have been beautifully renovated with a chandelier lit dining room and a warm central fireplace. Our' Tumbleweed Bar' is designed as an homage to San Juan Capistrano's Equestrian and Vaqueros history.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 240-2229
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    DAVID WILHELM
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room and patio areas available for large groups.
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross street
    Old Mission Road & El Camino Real, Public Lots $2 Validation w/ Ticket
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern at the Mission offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." The ambiance features cozy indoor spaces and a "lovely outdoor patio." Guests rave about the "amazing happy hour," diverse menu, and standout dishes like the French onion soup and coconut cake. Perfect for special occasions!

508 Reviews
  1. SuitedtoStyle

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tavern at the Mission offers a comfortable setting supporting a marvelous menu. The salads are amazing as are all the dining options. It’s moderately expensive but the quality of the food and service justifies the price. AAA+++

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  2. Michelle

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Food is creative and delicious. Service is excellent. Ambiance is delightful.

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  3. Toni

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant but noisy. Food was tasty and nicely presented but service was slow and inattentive. One of the dinners was served a good 5 minutes after the others.

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  4. Lyndcee

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dining experience here!! The service, food, and ambiance was great for our party of 8.

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  5. Karen

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table for four was ready upon arrival. Our server was great! She took our drink order while we looked at the menu. She took our food order and answered all questions we had. The food we ordered was very good except for the green beans that came with the buttermilk fried chicken were under cooked. We ordered for desert their signature coconut cake that wasn’t as good as we’ve had before. Still a great restaurant to dine with friends and enjoy the ambience of the location.

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  6. Jann

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another wonderful experience at Tavern at the Mission!! Have been going to this location for several years, even before it was the Tavern. The staff were friendly and our server, Ruben, was fantastic. The food and cocktails were marvelous. We will definately be back.

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  7. David

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly helpful staff, great food, fair proces We live in the San Diego but go to the "Tavern at the Mission" when in San Juan Capistrano"

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  8. Sandi

    Orange County

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience! Food was good and wait staff super!

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  9. Traci

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was exceptional, as was our server, Emma. My filet was cooked to perfection and my husband’s pork chop was enormous. The charred Brussels sprouts are always a must, as is the garlic toast. So happy that Tavern opened in my neighborhood.

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  10. Jeanne

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server Rubin was delightful and the food (curry chicken with papaya) was outstanding. The garlic bread was delicious! I highly recommend. BTW we sat outside in front of the outdoor fireplace.

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FAQs

Tavern at the Mission offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 240-2229.

Tavern at the Mission is rated 4.7 stars by 508 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Tavern at the Mission restaurant

Tavern at the Mission

4.7
$31 to $50
American
San Juan Capistrano

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tavern at the Mission

26860 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Mission Road & El Camino Real, Public Lots $2 Validation w/ Ticket
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    DAVID WILHELM
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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