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Flower covered entrance, The Tea House on Los Rios - The Tea House on Los Rios, San Juan Capistrano, CA

The Tea House on Los Rios

4.7 (2931)
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea
31731 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3113

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch and Lunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Tea House on Los Rios, is proud to offer catering for celebrations of all sizes. Add a touch of elegance to your next corporate event, bridal shower, luncheon, birthday, baby shower, or holiday party! Contact: catering@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, as well as wedding receptions, The Tea House on Los Rios is here to make your event a success. Please contact us to discuss details and specifics of your special day. Contact: events@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross street
    Del Obispo and Los Rios
  • Parking details
    While we do have a very small private lot, it is reserved for handicap and drop off/pick up spaces only. The best place to park is the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and Parking Structure. This will also provide you an opportunity to view the grounds on your way to The Tea House!
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot, serviced by both Amtrak and Metrolink
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025

    $0.00 - $79.00 per person

    May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    *Our reservations are currently fully booked, if you would like to join our waitlist, please call us at 949-615-0065.* Join us for a special Mother's Day at The Tea House on Los Rios, Saturday, May 10th or Sunday, May 11th to celebrate the special women in your life at one of Orange County's premier restaurants. Reservations fill up quickly, so secure your spot now! Online Reservations are available for our Brunch & Lunch Experience and payment is due day-of. Any add-on gifts will be charged with the credit card on file within 48 hours of ordering. We are also hosting Our Garden Party Experience under our ticketed events; which are pre-paid. Our Brunch menu will be served from 8:30am - 10:15am. $79 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Our Lunch menu will be served from 11:00am - 4:00pm. $99 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Children menus will be available for both experiences.
    Mother's Day Brunch 2025 Photo
  • Mother's Day Lunch 2025

    $0.00 - $99.00 per person

    May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    *Our reservations are currently fully booked, if you would like to join our waitlist, please call us at 949-615-0065.* Join us for a special Mother's Day at The Tea House on Los Rios, Saturday, May 10th or Sunday, May 11th to celebrate the special women in your life at one of Orange County's premier restaurants. Reservations fill up quickly, so secure your spot now! Online Reservations are available for our Brunch & Lunch Experience and payment is due day-of. Any add-on gifts will be charged with the credit card on file within 48 hours of ordering. We are also hosting Our Garden Party Experience under our ticketed events; which are pre-paid. Our Brunch menu will be served from 8:30am - 10:15am. $79 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Our Lunch menu will be served from 11:00am - 4:00pm. $99 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Children menus will be available for both experiences.
    Mother's Day Lunch 2025 Photo
  • Mother's Day Garden Party - 9:30AM (Saturday)

    $0.00 - $129.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 10, 2025 only
    9:30 AM
    ***SOLD OUT*** Enjoy a delectable brunch buffet in our tranquil Victorian gardens to honor all the wonderful mothers and mother figures in our lives. This experience is pre-paid and non-refundable.
    Mother's Day Garden Party - 9:30AM (Saturday) Photo

What 2,931 people are saying

The Tea House on Los Rios 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tea House on Los Rios offers a charming ambiance, "beautiful garden" settings, and "a vast selection of teas." Guests rave about the "excellent service and delicious food," including "phenomenal scones." Despite occasional slow service during busy times, the overall experience is "unforgettable" and perfect for celebrations or a relaxing afternoon.

2,931 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    Orange County23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been to the Tea House about 5 times. The food was very good. The spinach salad was good but the salmon that I requested blackened was not really blackened. It was cooked to perfection but the flavor wasn’t really spicy or cooked like blackened should be. The service was super slow which was surprising since it was a Tuesday afternoon. We had to ask several times for items. My friend ordered tea which came in the pot but no cup n saucer. I had to ask 3x for salt and pepper. I don’t understand that and it shouldn’t have been that difficult. They told us they would turn the heat lamp on when we sat down but we had to ask again half way through lunch because they never turned it on.

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  2. Hanna

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magnificent food and experience. Love this place.

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  3. Nancy

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn’t know there was a service ce charge for a group of 9. Wasn’t mentioned whe. I made reservations. Only for over 9

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  4. Jackie

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time here. We got the high tea option which took a total of 1.5 hours to get through. Lots of food, well prepped and fresh

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  5. Nataly

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great love it Super cute place and romantic Love it

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  6. Kristina

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious, service is attentive, and ambiance is nice and pretty. Saw a table of three, each with a dog so apparently it's dog friendly. Wouldn't have guessed that. I love the wide variety of high tea options and the portions are well worth the cost. We were full at the end of our afternoon tea which is usually not true at other tea houses. A return customer that's for sure.

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  7. Eric

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and perfect as always! Best service.

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  8. Paul VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us had lunch and a scone! Always a lovely experience on the patio at The Tea House!

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  9. Samantha

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was great. Our server was super helpful and sweet, very patient with us since it was our first time visiting. The ambiance was beautiful and the perfect touch to set the mood for an afternoon tea. Highly recommend to come and visit with friends or family for a lovely outing. Will be coming back again for sure. Highly worth the time and drive. An absolute must if you're in the area for something different to experience.

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  10. Connie VIP

    Orange County251 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was very attentive, helped us to understand the menu . Food arrived in a timely manner and was very delicious. Very nice birthday treat was provided.

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FAQs

The Tea House on Los Rios is rated 4.7 stars by 2931 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Tea House on Los Rios

31731 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Del Obispo and Los Rios
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch and Lunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    While we do have a very small private lot, it is reserved for handicap and drop off/pick up spaces only. The best place to park is the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and Parking Structure. This will also provide you an opportunity to view the grounds on your way to The Tea House!
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot, serviced by both Amtrak and Metrolink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Tea House on Los Rios, is proud to offer catering for celebrations of all sizes. Add a touch of elegance to your next corporate event, bridal shower, luncheon, birthday, baby shower, or holiday party! Contact: catering@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, as well as wedding receptions, The Tea House on Los Rios is here to make your event a success. Please contact us to discuss details and specifics of your special day. Contact: events@theteahouseonlosrios.com
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