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Tavern at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Tavern at the Mission

4.7
4.7
540 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Renowned Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm, along with longtime partner Gregg Solomon, purchased this iconic location in the heart of charming downtown San Juan Capistrano overlooking the Jewel of the California missions.

The menu features many of his signature classic comfort foods such as his Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken, French 75's Onion Soup, and Whiskey Shrimp Dijon, featured at his Tavern House Kitchen+Bar in Newport Beach.

Chef Wilhelm is a longtime South County resident, well known for the many concepts he has created over the years including Kachina, Sorrento Grille, French 75, Savannah Chophouse and Jimmy's Famous American Tavern.

Tavern at the Mission has a large, tree covered, pet friendly patio with beautiful mission views. The interiors have been beautifully renovated with a chandelier lit dining room and a warm central fireplace. Our' Tumbleweed Bar' is designed as an homage to San Juan Capistrano's Equestrian and Vaqueros history.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 240-2229
  • Website
    https://www.tavernatthemission.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    DAVID WILHELM
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room and patio areas available for large groups.

Menu

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What 540 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern at the Mission offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." The ambiance features cozy indoor spaces and a "lovely outdoor patio." Guests rave about the "amazing happy hour," diverse menu, and standout dishes like the French onion soup and coconut cake. Perfect for special occasions!

540 Reviews

  1. Darleen

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even on New Year's Eve, service was wonderful. My husband had the duck and it was so tender he never used a knife. Our server, John, gave us the perfect amount of attention. GM, Jennifer, is perfect for her job. We will definitely be returning.

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  2. Mike

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here 5 or 6 times since new ownership and always a great experience. Highly recommend!

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  3. Barbara

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was terrific, especially for a holiday. We loved everything.

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  4. Chris

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great dinner for New Years Eve (3 course) and the service was great as well. Very nice cozy bar area with fireplace.

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Server never asked how we wanted out filet cooked I thought that was unusual

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  6. Terry

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding NewYear’s Eve prix fixe menu. Top notch experience. Still thinking about the duck I had & my husband wished he had.

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  7. John

    VIP

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Will go back again. Staff was very attentive.

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  8. Mark

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Patio is roomy and not to noisy. Food variety is great and service excellent.

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  9. sandy

    VIP

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience in the bar area. Excellent service

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  10. Nancy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    So many of food items were extremely sweet! (Brussels sprouts, fig pear prosciutto flat bread, fried chicken sandwich). I like sweet savory item but these felt like candy! Calamari were not crispy at all. Waitress was very pushy to get orders before group was all seated let alone had time to read drink menu.

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FAQs

Tavern at the Mission offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 240-2229.

Tavern at the Mission is rated 4.7 stars by 540 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

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Google Map for Tavern at the Mission

26860 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Old Mission Road & El Camino Real, Public Lots $2 Validation w/ Ticket
  • Area
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    DAVID WILHELM
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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