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Coastal Kitchen, Dana Point, CA

Coastal Kitchen

4.8
4.8
5045 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 104 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

  • Location
    34091 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2728
  • Phone number
    (949) 449-2822
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:45
  • 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

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What 5,045 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coastal Kitchen is a beloved dining spot in Dana Point, praised for its "amazing service" and consistently "excellent food." Diners rave about the "best burger in the OC," delectable crab cakes, and key lime pie. The atmosphere is vibrant, though occasionally loud, and the outdoor seating offers a cozy escape.

5,045 Reviews

  1. Lynne VIP

    Greater Boston49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner at Coastal Kitchen. The hostess team was so kind and welcoming. Our server was great and the food delicious. The grouper was so so good and the beets cooked perfectly. The ribs were good too, falling off the bone!

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  2. Marietta

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, a terrific evening of great food, service & ambiance where everything — from cocktails and apps to dinner and dessert — was done to perfection.

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  3. BarbaraG

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are excellent but be aware, it is very loud indoors. The patio is a better option if the weather permits. The crab cake salad is my favorite.

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  4. Theresa

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service in a comfortable and casual coastal setting! The trout dip, burger, and cucumber jalapeño margaritas were wonderful. Easy to see why this place is a local favorite. And they even had my favorite passion fruit iced tea! Wish we lived closer because this would be on our weekly rotation. Well done to the owners!

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  5. Tony VIP

    Orange County50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Zach, was great. I had the crab cake salad which was delicious. My guests had the seared ahi salad and the mini filet plate. Both also delicious.

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  6. roslyn VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Never disappoints. Wish they had specials

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  7. Barbara

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasantly surprised that Coastal Kitchen was as good "as advertised". It is the recommended restaurant by hotels in Dana Point. We are local, but assumed it would be good but not great. Our experience was great! Good food, date ambience and good service.

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  8. Linda

    Orange County20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coastal Kitchen never disappoints. Great food and service.

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  9. MichelleG

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was quick and food was great- Crab cake salad and Seared Ahi salad.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The trout dip and crab cakes were both outstanding! Delicious slaw comes with the crab cakes. Our server, Isaac, was the best! We had had a long travel day, and he gave very prompt service, along with a sense of humor…very appreciated!

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Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 5045 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 104 times today
Google Map for Coastal Kitchen

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (949) 449-2822
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:45
  • 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

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