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Stella's, Dana Point, CA

Stella's

4.5 (1309)
$31 to $50
Italian
17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 1,309 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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stella's offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "great service" team, including standout servers like Neil, Ivan, and Gage. Known for its "delicious" lobster ravioli and "amazing" pizzas, Stella's is praised for its inviting ambiance, making it a "favorite spot" for both family dinners and romantic evenings.

1,309 Reviews
  1. maria VIP

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The seafood pasta was delicious and had so much seafood in it. The veal piccata also good.

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  2. Helen VIP

    Montreal / Quebec10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another local gem! Unsuspecting from the outside, it’s kind of tucked away, but it’s a nice surprise, lovely inside. Staff was great and attentive and food was delicious. Their pizzas are AMAZING!!! We moved from Boston to Laguna Niguel 4 years ago and have been searching for good pizza, this place is it! The menu goes beyond pizza and has great other options, I loved my filet mignon. We will be back, this might be our new hang out for family dinners :)

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  3. Cindi McDaniel VIP

    Las Vegas26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I visit Dana Point I come to this restaurant and I’m always so pleased. Delicious food and great service.

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  4. Michael

    Houston8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eggplant entree was mostly oversauced pasta. Garlic bread and bruschetta were tasteless and crumbly. However, Chicken Marsala was very tasty and service was excellent.

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  5. Tyler VIP

    Baltimore1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Bland food. Incorrect sauces and missing pieces of meal. Service was trying, but also just trying to keep selling more each time at the table and then didn’t apologize or anything for the incorrect menu listing for a meal.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Michel

    Montreal / Quebec1 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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FAQs

Stella's does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stella's is rated 4.5 stars by 1309 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
10:30 PM
Booked 2 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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