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Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge indoor and outdoors  - Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano), San Juan Capistrano, CA
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano)

4.2
4.2
536 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
Ysidora pays homage to the Mission's matriarch Ysidora Forster, and invites guests to relax, unwind and indulge in authentic Spanish flavors in a contemporary setting. Enjoy wood fired grilled seafood, hot and cold tapas, local meats and seasonal, locally sourced produce. San Juan Capistrano's moderate climate mimics that of Spain's, making for a perfect match of culinary offerings. The bar offers Spanish wines and Spanish influenced cocktails that honor Spain's olives and legendary gin and tonics.

Parking is Valet only available at main hotel entrance. $10 for first 2 hours with validation, $5 per hour for each subsequent hour. Please call us with any questions.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-5720
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adrian Hernandez
  • Catering
    Special events are welcome in our charming Landmark Courtyard and the Olive Grove. Please inquire with our host for details to celebrate friends and family. We offer set menus to take the stress out of planning your event; or customize your offerings from Ysidora's Spanish cuisine.
  • Private party facilities
    Special events are welcome in our charming Landmark Courtyard and the Olive Grove. Please inquire with our host for details to celebrate friends and family.
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross street
    El Camino Real & Del Obispo St.
  • Parking details
    Self Parking is Complimentary when Dining, Valet is $12 every two hours no validation
  • Public transit
    Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea In The Ysidora Lounge

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a curated Afternoon Tea experience to relax and unwind in comfortable Ysidora Lounge. Enjoy homemade scones, tea sandwiches, and pastry delights served with a selection of luxury Tea Forté hand selected teas. $45 per person, valet parking is included.

What 536 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

536 Reviews
  1. SherriP

    Orange County

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have the salmon, have the french cut chicken with green mole ... enjoy the fantastic ambiance and wonderful service, but be absolutely sure you don't miss the apple pie! OMGosh, the apple pie ... I'm so craving it right now. What a wonderful experience, all the way around. Thank you Ysidora! See you soon!

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  2. MaryellenM

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Every thing was great except the service. Once we got our food no one came back to check on us and it was very difficult to get our check. Had to flag a server down.

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  3. MegA

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was impeccable. We were there for my youngest son's birthday who turned 24. We were also there for the brunch which was absolutely delicious. Every staff member was highly professional and Polished. The food was very delicious, even the valet team was amazing.

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  4. MarcF

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a beautiful venue, great food and amazing service.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience! We will frequent for sure. Music, kind service, and excellent food!

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  6. DeeBee

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    The food was terrible & overpriced. The hangar steak tasted like cardboard and the chicken was extremely small with just few small overcooked carrots. Service was terrible. Don’t waste your time or money!

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  7. Carlos

    Wilmington

    83 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    Great bloody mary's, but after that the place fell apart. Where did the server go?? Why were the eggs in the eggs benedict like hard boiled eggs? Did breakfast sit on the warming table until cooked to death? - Sadly disappointed.

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  8. MarcieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and nice environment. Service was excellent.

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  9. RomeoD

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and stellar service! Very nice ambiance 👌🏻

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  10. Larissa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely afternoon tea service! They did not serve the traditional scones but the desserts and sandwiches were very good. My favorite was the crostini with roasted tomatoes and cheese.

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  11. CraigB

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely. We had a very nice evening. Would have liked our water cooler. It was room temp. Light on the ice in our martinis

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved this place. We got the elote + truffle fries, the ribeye, the farm salad + cesar salad, and the short rib. and three desserts. 10/10. would def come back !

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  13. PeterB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there for an anniversary dinner, our first visit, will definitely return. Ambience was wonderful, excellent cuisine and service. If you're looking for a great dinner in a beautiful setting, the Inn at Mission SJC is it.

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  14. Guest

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience5
    Excellent ambiance and gorgeous outdoor and indoor setting. Hotel and decor is absolutely beautiful, and fits the mission-style of SJC. The food and service however, is overpriced and subpar, especially the lunch menu. Only recommended if atmosphere is top priority.

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  15. Kiki

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    Food and ambience were good. Service was okay. Drinks were way overpriced and not disclosed when ordering.

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  16. BMarL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    They are not ready to accommodate special allergy needs. Short staffing is not an excuse. It is about communication and hospitality. I do not plan to go back there.

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  17. Philly

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    A nice authentic mission patio setting with a one man bad for ambience and delicious appetizers. We ate from the app menu and were fully satisfied!

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  18. Elle70

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our lunch so much. Thanks please to Maitre D' Rafael for his kind assistance, and to our waiter Elliot. The $25 two course lunch is a nice deal. We enjoyed the soups and the grilled mahi sandwich was delish. Laurel Samson

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  19. NancyL

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had an early, 5:45 PM, dinner reservation at the restaurant that is housed in the Marriott Authogrpah property in San Juan Capistrano. We needed an early reservation to enable us to dine leisurely and get to our event at the Mission by 7:30 PM. Service was prompt and pleasant! Unfortunately, two of the items we ordered, a speciality drink and the pork chop entree were not available. That seemed odd since it was so early in the evening, and it would have been nice to know those unavailabilities before we spent time perusing the menu and making our decision. Nevertheless, we made alternative choices, and we enjoyed a delicious meal and so convenient to the Mission. With validation, parking was still $ 10.00, so I would not park at the hotel again.

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  20. pamela99

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Cocktails were great, so was carpaccio, but the octopus was overly salty and was cut up like baby food

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  21. TCRM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We were staying at the hotel for a quick night away and decided to try the restaurant. The service was earnest but a little green - examples include: The host asking if we’d like to have a drinks menu as he grabbed the food menus to take us to our table (when has anyone not wanted to have a drink with dinner?); bringing our tapas-style appetizers and asking if we wanted plates!; I enquired about the Tomahawk steak, asking what size. The server offered a guess of 12 ounces, I shook my head and suggested it must be a lot more. She did eventually come back and let me know it was 48oz with the bone. Finally they brought us a desert unprompted as I’d indicated my wife and I were celebrating an anniversary on the reservation which was nice - although had they asked we would have ordered an additional desert but they didn’t. When the bill came I was amused to see a $10 charged labelled “birthday desert” but at least once I was able to flag down our server she apologized and immediately corrected it. Food was fine - asked for Tomahawk medium rare and indeed it was although it could have used a few degrees more heat the center part was a little under for a steak like this but I was able to polish it off anyway. We’d ordered squash blossoms small plate but they were oddly prepared and I’d advise giving those a miss.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. AnaC

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Very slow service (2hours!) with tasteless salad, dry flavorless chicken and overdone porkchops. It was very disappointing, as it was a birthday dinner that I thought would be really great. Nope! A disservice to Spanish cuisine. Will not return.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Was surprised by the quality of food. Not as described. Was looking forward to more unique and local quality produce & dishes. Things intended to be hot were served lukewarm. Overpriced for quality.

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  24. Diane

    Los Angeles

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Ambience and service were both excellent. We ate outdoors in their courtyard and it was a lovely experience. The food was quite good but not great. We will definitely go back.

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  25. EmeritaG

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfull place to celebrate our 49th anniversary!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We went for the afternoon tea experience. The tea and sweets were delicious but the tea sandwiches were just ok. The wait staff was friendly. Overall good experience. Please not that valet parking is $10 even though when booking through Open Table it says valet parking is included.

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  27. Tora

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely declicious, especially the bacon steak and the elot fries - they had tons of flavor. The dessert was fantastic, both of the specials are worth getting. The churros were wonderful and the custard type specialty had a very delicious and unique taste. The ambience was beautiful, elegant, historic and fun. So much history in San Juan and it's definitely woven into the entire experience. Highly recommend, can't wait to go back and try more tapas dishes!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Ambiance and service was really good. However, the food was not taste good, salmon and lentil that I ordered was too dry and the price was too high for that food.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    I gusss we arrived late so no live music and the rushed us through the whole ordering process . Food was good, nice tapas

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  30. NeilZ1

    Phoenix

    26 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    Very disappointed. Sat at the bar before dinner, and even though it was not busy, took forever to not only get someone’s attention to take the order, but took even longer for us to be able to cash out. When it came to the food, I asked what the market fish was, and he gave me this detail description of the trout dish. I ordered it. When it arrives, I startd to eat not realizing there’s no way this is trout…it was salmon. When I asked the waiter about it, his only response was “well that’s good to know”. The other dish that was ordered was a vegetarian tofu type dish. We asked if they could somehow alter it to make it spicy. Give it a little kick. The waiters response was, “that’s not a problem. The chef is creative.” Basically, the dish came and it was slices of tofu off a block. Not even seared. And it was slathered with buffalo sauce. That’s it. Unbelievably disappointing with this place. Would never go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful ambiance we had the charcuterie, the steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus and Malbec .

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  32. DaveB

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    not good value for money. Food was below average an dthe price was very high

    1 person found this helpful

  33. GabrielaS

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed our outdoor seating with live music. Food was decent drinks were yummy. Service was great. I’d go back to try the lunch menu.

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  34. Richardw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience3
    The restaurants nice inside it’s not laid out very cozy force kind of busy the service was very nice and food was good menu small the outside seating is very elegant the bar is very nice to fireplace is classy table arrangements the openers and the floor color is not really laid out properly and the menu needs to be larger and high-quality

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Not what we expected! My husband’s salad was grainy! The waitress said they ran out of glasses but it wasn’t even busy. Kind of tacky!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Took my husband today for Father’s Day & although the ambience was great, the food was mediocre and service was inconsistent. We had a reservation & couldn’t be seated immediately d/t “staff being backed up with orders” - didn’t mind the wait, but the place was not even busy. We had a lunch reservations and could only order from breakfast menu. We asked for straws and the guy came holding them with his bare hands . Just overall felt embarrassed cause I had more expectations.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Happilyretired92662

    Orange County

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We were there n Father's day - the food was very good, but the service was a little slow (understaffed?)

    1 person found this helpful

  38. ROGERY

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    great environment and food, and service is attentive and quick!

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  39. ScottM

    Denver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience4
    If you are gluten-free, beware! They have items on their menu listed as Gluten-Free that are, in fact, not gluten free. My girlfriend is very gluten sensitive and she ended up getting sick after eating here.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. BrianC

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    It is a lovely place. Good cuisine. Very good bar. Service was slow! Waiting and waiting. It becomes a negative detractor!

    1 person found this helpful

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 503-5720.

Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano) is rated 4.2 stars by 536 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


Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge (@ the Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano)

26907 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    El Camino Real & Del Obispo St.
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking is Complimentary when Dining, Valet is $12 every two hours no validation
  • Public transit
    Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adrian Hernandez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-5720
  • Catering
    Special events are welcome in our charming Landmark Courtyard and the Olive Grove. Please inquire with our host for details to celebrate friends and family. We offer set menus to take the stress out of planning your event; or customize your offerings from Ysidora's Spanish cuisine.
  • Private party facilities
    Special events are welcome in our charming Landmark Courtyard and the Olive Grove. Please inquire with our host for details to celebrate friends and family.
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