Rancho Capistrano Winery

Name: Rancho Capistrano Winery
Address: 26755 Verdugo St. #100, San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States, 92675
Telephone: (949) 481-6682
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

166 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike.

The winery offers over 40 different house made wines created from from some of the worlds finest wine growing regions.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Californian, Winery, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 481-6682
Website
http://www.ranchocapwinery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Book your next special event with Rancho Capistrano Winery. We host rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays and much more! Email our Events Manager Michele Sutherland for more information. Events@ranchocapwinery.com

Location
26755 Verdugo, St. #100, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Neighborhood
San Juan Capistrano
Cross street
Camino Capistrano and Verdugo St
Parking details
Plenty of parking behind the restaurant or in the parking structure across the street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spinach Artichoke Dip$16.00
spinach - artichoke - panko - parmesan - grilled bread
Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00
mushrooms - herb cream cheese - parmesan - panko
Burrata Caprese*$16.00
burrata - arugula - heirloom cherry tomatoes - garlic oil - basil pesto - balsamic reduction
French Fries*$12.00
choice of sweet potato - classic - basil pesto - sriracha gorgonzola - lemon truffle
Brussels Sprouts*$16.00
prosciutto - garlic oil - parmesan - lemon juice - balsamic reduction
Roasted Garlic Hummus$13.00
roasted garlic hummus - pita or veggies - or both
Fig Bruschetta$16.00
fig jam - whipped gorgonzola - petite arugula - balsamic glaze
Cheese & Charcuterie Plate$29.00
cheese - meat - dried fruit - nuts - fig jam - crackers

Salads & Soup

Outlaw Steak Salad*$28.00
mixed greens - flat iron - grapes - apples - pecans - blue cheese crumbles - balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar Salad$24.00
romaine - chopped chicken - heirloom tomatoes - parmesan - croutons - caesar dressing
Rancho Wedge*$19.00
artisan romaine - heirloom tomatoes - bacon - pickled onions - blue cheese crumbles - blue cheese dressing
Autumn Arugula Salad*$19.00
arugula - roasted butternut squash - apple - pomegranates - goat cheese - champagne vinaigrette
Cream of Tomato Soup$11.00
Soup of the Day$11.00

Add on to Entree Salad

Avocado$2.50
Salmon$13.00
Chicken$8.00
Steak$12.00

Flatbreads

gluten friendly cauliflower crust available add $3.50

Gorgonzola Apple Flatbread$19.00
garlic oil - gorgonzola - mozzarella - grapes - apples - bacon - honey - parsley
Mushroom Truffle Flatbread$19.00
alfredo sauce - mushrooms - prosciutto - asparagus - mozzarella - truffle oil - parmesan
BBQ Chicken Flatbread$19.00
chicken - sriracha - bbq sauce - red onions - gorgonzola - mozzarella - tomatoes - cilantro
Butternut Squash Flatbread$19.00
roasted butternut squash puree - goat cheese - mozzarella - prosciutto - pomegranate arils

Sandwiches

served with french fries - sub side salad or cup of soup $4 - gluten friendly bun available add $3.50

The OC Dip$20.00
roast beef - caramelized onions - mushrooms - horseradish aioli - gruyere - au jus - ciabatta bread
Turkey Club$19.00
turkey - mayo - lettuce - onion - avocado - bacon - sourdough bread
Blat$18.00
bacon - lettuce - avocado - tomato - sriracha mayo - sourdough bread
Chicken Pesto$19.00
grilled chicken - basil pesto - tomato - arugula - balsamic glaze
Veggie Wrap$18.00
spinach tortilla - hummus - mushrooms - onions - peppers - arugula - heirloom tomato

Entrees

gluten friendly bun available add $3.50 - gluten friendly pasta available add $3.50

Pan Seared Salmon*$36.00
scottish island salmon - gluten-free soy glaze - grilled vegetables - wild rice
Chicken Pesto Pasta$29.00
sun-dried tomato - artichoke - linguini - creamy pesto sauce
Salmon Tacos$18.00
blackened salmon - avocado - asian aioli - coleslaw - cilantro - corn tortilla
Ranch Brisket Burger$25.00
1/2 lb. angus brisket-chuck blend - bbq sauce - lettuce - onion - tomato - choice of cheese - french fries

Pizza

Margherita$21.00
buffalo mozzarella - tomatoes - basil - garlic oil - balsamic glaze
Mixed Veggie$23.00
artichokes - onions - mushrooms - olives - asparagus - tomatoes - red peppers - basil - mozzarella - balsamic glaze
Pepperoni or Sausage$21.00
classic pepperoni or italian sausage
The Guerrero$23.00
sausage - pepperoni - spanish chorizo - bacon - jalapeños
Chicken Alfredo$23.00
alfredo - chicken - tomato - mushrooms - mozzarella - basil

Desserts

Whiskey Bundt Cake$13.00
butter cake - vanilla ice cream - whiskey pecan salted caramel sauce - fresh berries - whipped cream
Brownie a la Mode$12.00
dark chocolate brownie - nuts - vanilla bean ice cream - fresh berries - whipped cream
Crème Brûlée*$11.00
citrus zest - vanilla bean - fresh berries - powdered sugar

Drinks

Craft Beer$9.00
Sparkling Pellegrino$4.50
Iced Tea$3.50
Soft Drinks$3.50
Coffee$4.00
regular - decaf

What 166 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
Californian
South Orange County
Californian

166 Reviews

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SHELLYJ
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the wine suggestions, live music and our server was great! Will be back!
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MichaelF
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! Outdoor dining was a great experience. Tonight, they featured scallops on a lobster risotto that was extraordinary! We also split the Burrata Caprese! OMG! With a group of 5 and everyone had a good experience. All dishes were memorable and worthy of a return trip!
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DeeDee
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food3service2ambience3
Mistake to move closer umbrellas and heaters to the pillars on either side of patio middle. Blocks view of fireplace for those sitting on the two sides. Move them out to the fence lines so people can see thru. Have salt and pepper on the table.
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DanicaE
Orange County
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and service. Live music was also great.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is always delicious. There are several gluten free options. I had the rack of lamb this evening. We started with a flat bread and a bottle of wine. The portions are quite generous and shareable in my opinion. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal.
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BrentK
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food1service5ambience4
Great service. Great location. Average wine selection. Food is Cisco food, edible but nothing to write home about
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DRoitz
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience5
The Food was Delicious!! Fresh veggies and salad Wine nice and COLD on a hot day. Good Service in beginning. We had 3 different servers. Which we all thought was strange. Very nice atmosphere . We will go again.
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kathyf
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had huevos rancheros recommended by the waitress. They were delicious. The waitress was terrific. It happened to be on Saturday morning and it was raining which they weren’t accustomed to and they handled everything perfectly considering they’re small inside area.
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LindsleyL
Orange County
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
A true gem. The outdoor patio is lovely and the food is delicious! The service was very good. Refills on water was slow.
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AlexC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend Rancho Capistrano Winery a beautiful place to have dinner and amazing wine.
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OCRealtor
Orange County
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience5
The food is good, the service could be better, we never went without water but remembering that I noted on Open Table we were celebrating a birthday. There was no mention. For a winery, red wine glass should be large and wide. We were given a white wine glass for red. Waiters could step up their game with professionalism and etiquette. I remember it being better before. No specials and took pork chop off the menu.. menu a bit skinny on choices. The outdoor patio is nice with the fireplace. For the $200+ tab 3 dishes, bottle of Ally and a hamburger was a little high but expected. Also they have a wine club but never asked to join.
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MichelleP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Good service. Solid wine recommendation by staff. Not cheap, but reasonably priced. Worth a try.
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jules
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely setting outdoors, bonus of live music that was unexpected. That said, a little loud at our table which was closer to the singer. Yummy food especially Brussel sprouts to start, and salads. Wine OK but would try again, a lot of options (no cocktails offered FYI). Portions large. Brownie desert somehow was broken down a bit (brownie itself not in one piece) on presentation as compared to other plate seen being delivered as walked by.
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irmagaard
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Only comment was that the music outside was a bit loud and made it hard to here our conversations without raising out voices.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience4
They were out of 90% of their wines on the menu. Was a real bummer.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
I love the idea of this restaurant, outdoor patio, food, wine and live music. The food is pretty good and generally the service is good but this last time it was so-so. Our order was misplaced and when it arrived it took awhile to get the few requests we had. This was after waiting 20 minutes asking two servers. Would I come here again? Maybe. Can they improve, definitely!
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PeachyinMV
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy dining here. The service is great and the patio is lovely. The food is always good and I like that there are often new things to try.
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JanetC
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scrumptious food on an outdoor patio complete with wonderful wine and music in the background. It was a perfect evening. Try the whiskey cake.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved coming here for a daytrip! Best ambiance to relax after a full day of exploring San Juan Capistrano!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I have been here twice now and the service is exceptional and the food and wine is out of this world. Would highly recommend this place to anyone.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience2
Food was excellent the music was way too loud for the ambiance
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Tech
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great place… only complaint was there was a group that must have e rented bikes and did not know how to work the alarm on the lock they were using. Set it off at least 5different times during our lunch, so we could hear the music or each other. Not the restaurant’s fault! Excellent service and good!
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Stephanie
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our first dinner experience here. Food was great, patio is lively with live music but not too noisy. We are planning to join the wine club and dine here regularly. -fries are nice and crispy and soft in the middle - lemon pasta with shrimp was light and delicious - burger is very good - the riesling wine is not sweet and goes down nicely
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Fantastic experience. Not too loud. Enough privacy to enjoy your wine. The Duke Cabernet was fabulous. Highly recommend.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pretty outdoor seating for brunch. Delicious food.
1 person found this helpful
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ValG
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My sister who lives in Laguna Woods told us about this restaurant and we went there and it was amazing. We are on the way to the coach house to a show so we thought we'd have dinner there and we loved everything we had.
1 person found this helpful
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ChrisW
Dallas
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful spot for date night dinner! Live music in the background, enjoyed the overall vibe! Shared a characterize tray, enjoyed the salmon. We had the crème burlet for dessert. They were out of coffee for some reason?
1 person found this helpful
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christiant
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent restraunt in san juan capistrano in nice walkable area
1 person found this helpful
G
Grisel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quality food and service. Will definitely be back for the rib-eye steak.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
$25 for a chicken pesto sandwich is a little silly.
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Jber
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful experience. Except we discovered there are three restaurants in the group and we made two stops before landing at the right spot in the mission area. The hostesses were very nice and accommodating, therefore I’m posting to help others avoid the same fate.
1 person found this helpful
AJ
AJSa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and good quality of food and wine. I would come back again!
1 person found this helpful
K
Kwilliams
Orange County
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great venue for a restaurant. Located near several very nice restaurants and clothing boutiques. The food and service is excellent.
1 person found this helpful
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Lori
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this great restaurant/winery in SJC. In the heart of town next to the Amtrak station. Definitely a must to try! We did brunch on a Sunday, food was great. Nice ambiance. Champagne flight was great too!
1 person found this helpful
RD
RoyD
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wonderful casual atmosphere. Great place to take friends.
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AngieM
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner and experience. Love this place!
1 person found this helpful
BK
BrandonK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a date night! Great food, wine, atmosphere and service .
1 person found this helpful
KA
KimA
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great lunch with girlfriends! Great service and food. Our server gave great wine and drink recs too. Will definitely be back!
1 person found this helpful
CW
CathyW
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
Music was too loud, couldn’t hear each other over dinner
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SylviaF
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful patio with excellent food and service. I had the watermelon salad and it was refreshing and delicious. Live music playing in the background. I’ll be back tomorrow.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Rancho Capistrano Winery is rated 4.7 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

26755 Verdugo, St. #100, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Additional information

Cross street
Camino Capistrano and Verdugo St
Neighborhood
San Juan Capistrano
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Winery, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of parking behind the restaurant or in the parking structure across the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ranchocapwinery.com/
Phone number
(949) 481-6682
Private party facilities
Book your next special event with Rancho Capistrano Winery. We host rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays and much more! Email our Events Manager Michele Sutherland for more information. Events@ranchocapwinery.com

Rancho Capistrano Winery

Make a reservation

Additional information

Appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Dip$16.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00

Burrata Caprese*$16.00

French Fries*$12.00

Brussels Sprouts*$16.00

Roasted Garlic Hummus$13.00

Fig Bruschetta$16.00

Cheese & Charcuterie Plate$29.00

Salads & Soup

Outlaw Steak Salad*$28.00

Chicken Caesar Salad$24.00

Rancho Wedge*$19.00

Autumn Arugula Salad*$19.00

Cream of Tomato Soup$11.00

Soup of the Day$11.00

Add on to Entree Salad

Avocado$2.50

Salmon$13.00

Chicken$8.00

Steak$12.00

Flatbreads

Gorgonzola Apple Flatbread$19.00

Mushroom Truffle Flatbread$19.00

BBQ Chicken Flatbread$19.00

Butternut Squash Flatbread$19.00

Sandwiches

The OC Dip$20.00

Turkey Club$19.00

Blat$18.00

Chicken Pesto$19.00

Veggie Wrap$18.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Salmon*$36.00

Chicken Pesto Pasta$29.00

Salmon Tacos$18.00

Ranch Brisket Burger$25.00

Pizza

Margherita$21.00

Mixed Veggie$23.00

Pepperoni or Sausage$21.00

The Guerrero$23.00

Chicken Alfredo$23.00

Desserts

Whiskey Bundt Cake$13.00

Brownie a la Mode$12.00

Crème Brûlée*$11.00

Drinks

Craft Beer$9.00

Sparkling Pellegrino$4.50

Iced Tea$3.50

Soft Drinks$3.50

Coffee$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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