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Whitestone Restaurant & Bar, Dana Point, CA

Whitestone Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
426 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
whitestone restaurant is located along the iconic pacific coast highway in the coastal town of dana point, ca. Our restaurant is hospitality-driven while serving modern, yet approachable dishes from acclaimed chef, Anthony Celeste. handcrafted cocktails & a curated wine list with some of the most sought-after wines from around the world, accompany our seasonally inspired dishes. rich wood finishes and beautiful chandeliers adorn our expansive dining room, a stone's throw away from the pacific ocean.

We are committed to curating healthy, sustainable, locally grown & sourced produce in exciting and fun ways.

We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 489-8911
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tony Celeste
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us for you next banquet, special event and Chefs Table reservation.
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Between Copper Lantern and Golden Lantern
  • Parking details
    Main parking is behind the building. Front entrance is accessible from there as well.Some parking also on PCH in front of building.Entrance in not accessible from PCH.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 426 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Contemporary American

  • South Orange County

    Contemporary American

426 Reviews
  1. KarenS

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Beautiful restaurant, food delicious, service excellent, quite-able to hear one another speak and they had parking. Definitely going back.

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  2. DrewH

    Tallahassee

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food & service literally could not have been better!

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  3. AndreaC

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good food/drinks and awesome service. Waiter said he once before he’d remembered drink orders.

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  4. JimA

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the first phone call to get directions to the restaurant, the service, the food and the atmosphere was the best ! We've dined in all the best restaurants in Orange County living in laguna Beach since 1978. It was a great new experience, the design and decor was beautiful, from the table linens to the wine, the salad starters, the main course of large fileted prawns, to the Butter cake desert, all was top notch... One of our very favorites...

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  5. KimberlyS

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We tried Whitestone for the first time. A bit surprised that it wasn’t more crowded on a Saturday night! I had the burger and it was good. Boyfriend had the filet of sole and he enjoyed it. Bread with garlic butter was very yummy. Atmosphere was nice but just odd that the restaurant wasn’t full. Perhaps they need more time to pick up steam

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  6. EricH

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic, service, menu, quiet patio

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  7. LisaM

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    The food and drinks were outstanding. We had bread with garlic butter, a halibut special and beet and pumpkin salad. The fish, bread and spicy margaritas were very tasty. The salad needed a more interesting dressing. We were in a booth with the chefs behind us which was loud and it made the air conditioning not work well. It also felt very rushed and the staff was stoic and minimally interactive. Also there was loud music that didn't seem to fit.

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  8. tpal52

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    the food is great and so is the ambience. service was slow due to large parties.

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  9. 72of500

    Orange County

    170 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pretty restaurant with great food and service. We always enjoy our time here

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  10. ThomasK

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the food & service. Lady even we tried a new started exotic mushroom- was delicious. Entrees were: scallops, broccoli sausage pasta, filet . All were delicious.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Suggest some low key musical entertainment and a happy hour (if not already have) to add some zip and character

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  12. LocalBusinessGuy

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Live Music on Friday night was a added bonus. Food was very good, possibly a bit more work on the seasoning. Some foods were slightly too seasoned, some under-done. The staff was SUPER attentive and personable. Overall we loved the experience and will be back.

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  13. sidv22

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and atmosphere! The hamachi crudo, artichoke, sole, and flourless chocolate cake with vanilla gelato were our favorites. We loved all the healthy veggies with each dish.

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  14. LindaV

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ a bit pricey.. great service ..delicious food wonderful ambience

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  15. Johnf

    Orange County

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was very good, service was OK until the place got really busy and our server became overburdened, not his fault, it just seemed like they were short staffed. The server and hosts were very gracious. The live music by Selly was way too loud, even though we were close and in the bar. His guitar work was very good, vocals not so much, song selection not so much. We inadvertently left our credit card there and they found it and had it ready for me to pick up which I thought was very nice. You could tell by the way the food was presented and prepared that they have a professional, experienced chef.

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  16. SeanK

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Restaurant! Sea bass was fantastic. We Sat outside by the fireplace.

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  17. TerryP

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Service Food was outstanding. Singer was a little loud.

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  18. Delicioso

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was really outstanding. We were cautiously optimistic prior to going, and everything worked out. I would say "give them a try" to anyone in the area!

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  19. RichardP

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seafood and bread was fresh and delicious. Innovative cocktails and extensive wine list by the glass as well as bottle. Very quiet on the patio.

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  20. ThomasK

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently delicious and the service is equally lovely.

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  21. Marco

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome staff and tasty and unique menu. The happy hour at the bar is the best in town

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  22. toohungry

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We had come 1 year ago for a birthday dinner and everything we ordered was exceptional. However, this recent Mother's day dinner was much less so unfortunately. The appetizers were very small portions and while tasty, not notably so. Had calamari, garlic prawns and Greek style dip and flatbread, nothing to write home about. The worst situation was the "special" surf and turf; while the lobster tail was passable, the steak was a disaster, sliced and drizzled with a blue cheese sauce that overwhelmed what little flavor was there, while the meat was tough even though not overcooked. Not sure it was even filet. To their credit they offered us another lobster tail to make up for it, but the real shock was being charged $95 for the entree! Next time I will ask the price of a special first, felt burned! The high note was the Chilean Sea Bass entree, nice portions with excellent flavor and texture, done just right. Cheesecake was also superb! Unfortunately their coffee was a disappointment, latte and cappuccino were identical in a tumbler with little depth. 😕

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Austin took great care of us and we loved our food!

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  24. Birthday

    Los Angeles

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Second time here. Very different experience than first time. Before had lovely quiet personal service experience. Personal attention and enjoyable experience. Since today was moms day quite the opposite. Very busy very noisy. Disjointed service. Had to ask what was taking so long for drinks twice. Placed smelled of dead animals. Cooked meat fumes throughout. While meat eaters may find this delicious as a vegetarian it was overwhelmingly horrible. Fortunately food was good like first time and drinks too.

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  25. BellaA

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We had a party of six we went for Mother’s Day. This restaurant is beautiful. Service was good. The food was good. The only thing I order mushroom ravioli and it was too much olive oil. They can go easy on olive oil. It would be a lot better other than that I definitely recommend and we’ll go back🙏💟

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  26. GerryR

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I am a steak person, basically filet mignon, and this one was delicious!

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  27. MarkS

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is a hidden gem, the menu was lacking but once the server gave us the specials it was all great. I had the sea bass which was excellent, my wife had the shrimp which came with homemade pasta which stole the show. We will definitely be back.

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  28. Birthday

    Los Angeles

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Been driving by this site fir while thinking we should try. Glad we did. Lovely quiet elegant spot. Delicious food Special calamari appetizer was a fav. Cocktails very interesting. Picked a favorite after trying few. Service by Massimo was very engaging. We will be back

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  29. Pedro

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Appetizers, dinner and dessert are excellent. The staff always remembers us.

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  30. BrandonP

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the surf and turf! Great atmosphere and ambiance

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  31. RichardP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Whitestone is becoming our favorite restaurant in Orange County. The ambience is upscale and the service is impeccable. The food and wine selections are excellent. We look forward to a return visit.

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  32. lizdanapoint

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good food and great service. A very warm and inviting restaurant

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  33. ema65

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience2
    The food was outstanding. The restaurant is lovely inside. Service was very slow. They do not have enough wait staff

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  34. jazz

    Chicago

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, inventive flavors and meal was terrific. Service was top notch as well. We had not been to this restaurant since under new management/ownership but it was a great experience and we will be back. The lamb was delicious.

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  35. SubbarayanK

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food excellent service pleasant and attentive staff One of our best experience! Highly recommended

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific Food. We’ll definitely be back!

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  37. lulu

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner. Excellent service, as always! Our dinners were amazing! The Sea Bass entree was incredible as well as the other entrees that were ordered. We frequent Whitestone often and they never disappoint!

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  38. DMDM

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I thought everything was great - and perfect. Great new addition to the area . Previous reviews on Valentine day dinner must because that special event . I say definitely a yes for me go back! - and refer to my friends .

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  39. JonS

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    It was Valentine’s Day so they were busy and perhaps understaffed. We spoke to our waiter ONCE when he took our four-course order. Never saw him again. Our food and the check was brought to the table by others. A very nice manager took our wine order and we had a very good Rabble Cabernet. The appetizer came out after quite a while. Then another long time, and our mains came out. The problem was, we hadn’t been served our salads yet. So they took the two mains back to the kitchen to sit under heat lamps. Then the salads finally came and my Caesar was wrong, (it didn’t have the anchovies I had ordered) and my wife’s Winter salad had no dressing. They brought us both the missing items and they were good. Then the “heat lamp” mains. I had the filet with fingerling potatoes and veggies and my wife had the lobster ravioli. Both were delicious. For dessert, we shared the butter cake. It was good, but not spectacular. The wait staff were apologetic about the problems. We’ll probably return on a non-holiday to give them one more chance.

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  40. KimF

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was as expected!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Whitestone Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 489-8911.

Whitestone Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 426 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Whitestone Restaurant & Bar

34212 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-3836

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Copper Lantern and Golden Lantern
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Main parking is behind the building. Front entrance is accessible from there as well.Some parking also on PCH in front of building.Entrance in not accessible from PCH.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tony Celeste
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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