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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8
4.8
4906 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 94 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Christina and Mike Grant, the owners of Coastal Kitchen, have created an experience that will delight and satisfy the most discerning guest. Fueled by their passion for food and a love of hospitality, the Grants have established Coastal Kitchen as the go-to spot in Dana Point. The menu is clean and fresh consisting of fish and steaks cut in house, great salads, freshly ground burgers and more. Coastal Kitchen has a full bar, patio with fire pits, and fresh coastal design.

Our mission is to deliver a quality dining experience in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with a consistency that will bring guests back again and again. We look forward to serving you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 449-2822
  • Website
    https://www.coastalkitchendanapoint.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Grant
  • Location
    34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Additional
    Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 4,906 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "outstanding food." The crab cake salad and Parker House Rolls are must-tries, and the smoked trout dip is a crowd favorite. Patrons praise the "friendly and engaging staff" and enjoy the vibrant, dog-friendly ambiance. It's a consistent favorite in Dana Point.

4,906 Reviews

  1. Kandis

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My recent dining experience was truly exceptional, and a big part of that was thanks to our amazing server, Tonya. From the moment we were seated, she was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering thoughtful recommendations that perfectly suited our tastes. Tonya went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience, and we left feeling thoroughly impressed. Thanks for making it a fun evening!

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  2. Jack

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated in the bar area and the noise level was so great we could hardly communicate with our guests. We’ll never do that again.

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  3. kristina

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants! Always good quality food and drinks. Great staff and service. Love the ahi salad! Also want to thank the he owners for being great community supporters!

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  4. Jamie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites in Dana Point!! Such a perfect meal.

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  5. Tina

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Coastal Kitchen! Server was excellent. Service was so fast and the restaurant was BUSY. Very impressive!

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  6. Teri

    VIP

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Welllllll.... not sure if it was the waiter's fault But.................... #1 it was a birthday dinner for son.............. never mentioned it and got a lousy table by the hostess station TOOOOO LOUD and no free dessert, #2 forgot his salad as we were eating ours and I had to flag him down to get his attention to get him to bring his salad before the main course ( hate doing that) ... He did comp the salad and that was fair... dinner /food ok ... Then we wanted decaf coffee and one at a time he brought it out A!!!!!! Your coffee machine is broken?????????????? B Really??? Your a pretty well established place and I was not very happy and probably will not return ...

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  7. Bryan

    VIP

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food here is always reliably good . Service efficient and friendly . Very comfortable atmosphere

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  8. Jason

    VIP

    Phoenix

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I did not care for my dish at all. I had cioppino which normally would be a spicy tomato based sauce but it came in an A1 steak type of sauce. My wife enjoyed her chicken dish, and our son enjoyed his halibut. His girlfriend enjoyed his steak, but didn’t care for the sauce, which resembled the same sauce that was in my cioppino. The staff was wonderful and our service is excellent. Disappointed 

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  9. John

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Salmon is a great choice. Not overcooked and just a little bit of glaze on it. Steamed broccoli is a good side dish. Although a scoop of whole grain rice would additionally complement the dish . Excellent service.

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  10. Lawrence

    VIP

    Tucson

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best meals that I have had in a long time. The double-cut pork chop was delicious because of the glaze and the figs.

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Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 4906 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 94 times today
Google Map for Coastal Kitchen

34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Hwy & Blue Lantern
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    You can park in our private lot. Please enter through the back alley. There is also free street parking in front of the restaurant off Pacific Coast Hwy and on Blue Lantern. Coming with 2 cars? Use our tandem parking in the back.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Grant
  • Additional
    Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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