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Flower covered entrance, The Tea House on Los Rios - The Tea House on Los Rios, San Juan Capistrano, CA

The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8
4.8
2649 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch and Lunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 443-3914
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Martin
  • Catering
    The Tea House on Los Rios, is proud to offer catering for celebrations of all sizes. Add a touch of elegance to your next corporate event, bridal shower, luncheon, birthday, baby shower, or holiday party! Contact: catering@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, as well as wedding receptions, The Tea House on Los Rios is here to make your event a success. Please contact us to discuss details and specifics of your special day. Contact: events@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Area
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross Street
    Del Obispo and Los Rios
  • Parking details
    While we do have a private lot, it tends to get full on weekends! There are three additional places to park within 100 yards - the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and Parking Structure, as well as the Los Rios Historic Park (2 areas). Both are close and provide you an opportunity to view the grounds on your way to The Tea House!
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot, serviced by both Amtrak and Metrolink
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Holiday Experience

    US$63.28 - US$95.45 per person

    18 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
    December 18th through January 5th, we’re pressing pause on our everyday menus and focusing exclusively on our Christmas & Holiday Experiences. By simplifying our offerings and keeping reservations limited, we’re aiming to give you a seamless, more intimate experience—so you can fully enjoy the charm and cozy ambiance of The Tea House. We’ve curated a menu featuring set options for our Tea Experience, Lunch, Brunch, and a special Nutcracker Tea for children. This seasonal menu is only around for a short time—from December 18th to January 5th—so be sure to book your spot early and enjoy the holiday magic with us! The holiday menu is available for $89 per person. The Nutcracker Tea is $59 for children 12 and younger.
    Holiday Experience photo
  • Tea with Santa

    US$122.70 per person

    Prepaid

    7 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
    *SOLD OUT* Please join us December 7th or 8th, at 11:00am or 2:30pm, for Tea with Santa! Your Admission includes: Access to the Holiday High Tea Buffet Hot Cocoa Bar and Tea Bar Variety of activities, including but not limited to: ornament & cookie decorating, a reading of the Polar Express, and multiple Christmas photo ops. Meet & Greet and take photos with Santa! **After booking, one of Santa's elves will reach out for your address to mail your tickets** $110 Per Person Ages 2 years and under are free with an accompanying ticket holder This event is pre-paid and non-refundable.
    Tea with Santa photo

What 2,649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambience

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tea House on Los Rios offers "a delightful surprise" with its charming vintage cottage setting and impeccable service. Known for its "excellent scones" and "decadent high tea," it provides a memorable experience for special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, frequent guests praise its "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious food," making it a must-visit destination.

2,649 Reviews
  1. Larissa

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Special place for celebrations. It’s not just a meal, it’s an experience.

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  2. virginia

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luv luv luv everything The whole experience was so amazing

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  3. Carolyn

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An adorable setting tucked away in San Juan Capistrano. Perfect for a relaxing and delicious lunch with some girlfriends. I'm not usually a lady who lunches, so this is the best treat. The Triple Crown Salad is out of this world. The scones are delightful. If you go in cooler weather, bring another layer if you're going to sit outside since the veranda is shaded.

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  4. Jocelyn

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Tea House! Would gladly visit again! We celebrated my sister's birthday and we plan to be back soon.

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  5. CarlyR

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just left the Tea House and we had the best time ever! This is definitely the perfect occasion to celebrate a special event. We are so glad we came here to celebrate my daughter's 11th birthday. As requested, they sat us on the beautiful patio that is surrounded by a lovely garden. We mentioned it was my daughter's birthday, and one of the very kind staff members brought her a dozen roses from the garden that they let us take home with us. The whole experience was unique and special. The service was attentive, friendly and warm. My kids loved their young royals tea experience and I enjoyed the garden tea experience. Every detail from the multicolored glassware to the flowers adorning the plates, to the beautiful variety of tea sets was absolutely lovely! Our server was so kind to take multiple pictures of us and served my daughter her hot fudge sundae with a candle to celebrate her birthday. Every moment of being there it was very special. We can't wait to return!

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  6. Lisa

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful tea time with my family, we loved it!

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  7. Alisa

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always! A beautiful setting and wonderful tradition to enjoy tea with my daughter

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at the tea house. Very relaxing and just perfect for celebrating a birthday. Service was great and the food delicious.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My 2 girls & I had a lovely time. And the waitress was accommodating and generous. Loved it!

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  10. ShellLynn

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Tea selection in OC. The food is amazing, large portions, very fresh. Great service and experience.

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FAQs

The Tea House on Los Rios is rated 4.8 stars by 2649 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Tea House on Los Rios

31731 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Del Obispo and Los Rios
  • Area
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch and Lunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    While we do have a private lot, it tends to get full on weekends! There are three additional places to park within 100 yards - the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and Parking Structure, as well as the Los Rios Historic Park (2 areas). Both are close and provide you an opportunity to view the grounds on your way to The Tea House!
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot, serviced by both Amtrak and Metrolink
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Martin
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (949) 443-3914
  • Catering
    The Tea House on Los Rios, is proud to offer catering for celebrations of all sizes. Add a touch of elegance to your next corporate event, bridal shower, luncheon, birthday, baby shower, or holiday party! Contact: catering@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, as well as wedding receptions, The Tea House on Los Rios is here to make your event a success. Please contact us to discuss details and specifics of your special day. Contact: events@theteahouseonlosrios.com
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