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Stella's, Dana Point, CA

Stella's

4.6
4.6
1305 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Stella's is the embodiment of serious Italian cuisine - original recipes and techniques alongside the freshest organic products, housemade cheeses, and carefully selected Italian flavors. Stella's is the perfect place for friends and family to gather - be it at the bar with a chilled martini, an appetizer in the lounge, or dining alfresco while tasting your way through the wine list and menu. Whatever your pleasure or mood, Stella's can make it happen!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour in Lounge Mon, Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Stella's provides full off-site catering for any event. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio is available for private parties for lunch and dinner. A minimum number is required for a completely private affair depending on the day and time. The patio offers an ideal setting for Saturday and Sunday afternoon affairs as the restaurant is closed and the ocean views are spectacular. Please call for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    PCH & Crown Valley Parkway
  • Parking details
    We are in the shopping center and there is parking in front, on the South Side, and in the back of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    We feature a live saxophonist Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,305 people are saying

Stella's 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stella's offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and "wonderful atmosphere." Diners rave about the "amazing food," with standout dishes like Lobster Ravioli and Cioppino. The wine list is impressive, and the ambiance is charming. However, some guests noted issues with seating and occasional service lapses. Overall, a favorite for many.

1,305 Reviews
  1. Xandra VIP

    Tahoe20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Neil and Ivan we’re fantastic servers, and we love the ambience and food. This place is the best.

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  2. Gabriel

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great!! They closed at 9 and let us stay up to 10.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Orange County36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Crabcake salad was excellent also the spinach and orange slice salad. I really enjoyed the veal chop Milanese. GAGE , our waiter was a delight and a reason to go to Stella’s under any circumstance.

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  4. Alexander

    Orange County17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess was aloof and pompous. Our waiter was pretentious but attentive. The food was precisely satisfactory. If you're looking for a gourmet meal and five-star service in Dana Point, look elsewhere.

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  5. Michel

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Lobster Ravioli and the Cioppino. They were absolutely delicious. Our server, Gage, was extremely efficient and a perfect gentleman. We recommend this restaurant to anyone near Dana Point.

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  6. Jacqueline VIP

    Orange County28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always awesome!!!! Food and staff are wonderful. Always super friendly and accommodating.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Donna VIP

    Orange County23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a place to have a lovely meal in all respects.

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  8. Damion VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the flavor of the veal saltimbocca but disappointed in how thin the medallions were. Much better quality veal at Lucianas but bonus points for a sub-$100 legit Brunello - don’t sleep on their wine list

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  9. Francesca

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SUPERB for and great service , nice atmosphere , Neil is a great server.

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  10. Victoria VIP

    Orange County35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Only rated ambiance good as we were seated right next to the door (noisy n chilly). Asked to move to main dining, but was told they were full. I booked one month out. You will want to request main dining or else you may be seated in bar area. Food was good and our server was excellent.

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FAQs

Stella's does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stella's is rated 4.6 stars by 1305 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. South Orange County
  5. Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Stella's

17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    PCH & Crown Valley Parkway
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour in Lounge Mon, Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We are in the shopping center and there is parking in front, on the South Side, and in the back of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We feature a live saxophonist Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Stella's provides full off-site catering for any event. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio is available for private parties for lunch and dinner. A minimum number is required for a completely private affair depending on the day and time. The patio offers an ideal setting for Saturday and Sunday afternoon affairs as the restaurant is closed and the ocean views are spectacular. Please call for more information.
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