Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.6 (428)

$30 and under

American

26755 Verdugo, St. #100, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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2 people

27 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem

Rancho Capistrano Winery is honored to be recognized as Southern California’s Best Winery by the OC Register and as the 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year.

We’re also proud winners of multiple Best of San Juan Awards, including Best Restaurant, Best Dinner, Best Lunch, Best Ambiance, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Wine, and more. These accolades reflect our commitment to excellence and have made Rancho Capistrano Winery a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors alike.

As Orange County’s largest winery, we produce over 40 unique wines sourced from premier grape-growing regions such as Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California, and Washington. Our passion for exceptional winemaking is matched by our culinary excellence—our award-winning signature dishes are thoughtfully crafted to pair perfectly with our wines.

Come experience why Rancho Capistrano Winery continues to raise the bar for food, wine, and hospitality in Southern California.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian, Winery
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
Phone number
(949) 481-6682
Website
http://www.ranchocapwinery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Reagan Roach
Private party facilities
Book your next special event with Rancho Capistrano Winery. We host rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays and much more! Email our Events Manager Michele Sutherland for more information. Events@ranchocapwinery.com

Location
26755 Verdugo, St. #100, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Area
San Juan Capistrano
Cross Street
Camino Capistrano and Verdugo St
Parking details
Plenty of parking behind the restaurant or in the parking structure across the street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 428 people are saying

Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Orange County
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Rancho Capistrano Winery in San Juan Capistrano offers a charming atmosphere with a "great vibe on the patio" and "excellent food and wine." Guests rave about the attentive service, cozy outdoor seating with fireplaces, and live music enhancing the experience. Highlights include delectable fig bruschetta and a delightful ambiance for special occasions.

428 Reviews

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Millie VIP
Las Vegas29 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sat on the patio for lunch. Shared two appetizers and the chicken flatbread with two friends. The food was amazing. Also tried the white wine flight. Would definitely go back.
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Elaine
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I plan to go back! Food, wine, service was wonderful
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Mallory
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were seated for thirty minutes before our server took our order. The live music was great, but it was rather loud for our preferences. Everyone’s food was good, but not great. There was just no wow factor. I got the seafood risotto and had a few bites of grit from improperly washed mussels and clams. Probably won’t be back.
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irene VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities45 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place to eat on a large enclosed patio! We loved it!
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Jones
Los Angeles15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and friendly wait staff including Alysse was attentive. Part of our order had issues twice and she was on point for attending to the quality control and issues swiftly. The ambiance as always was relaxing and comfortable. Wait time was minimal for food to arrive. Prices for wine are more like Napa prices, so higher than prior visits but overall a good experience and food quality control could improve based on former experiences at this restaurant.
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Nic
Orange County1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice server, excellent ambiance, and good cuisine/drinks. Great for special events!
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Sheryl VIP
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great Father’s Day brunch. We ate on the patio with our two furry friends. Our service was wonderful day at our patio was great with really good music. The food was very tasty and overall we enjoyed our experience.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orange County30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here! Will definitely go back! Great food, great vibe on the patio . Music was awesome too. Fig bruschetta, and the lemon tortellini were both delicious!
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Cindy VIP
Orange County2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The flat bread sausage/peppeeoni pizza was burnt and hard to eat. It was also extremely bland. We've had it before many times and it was always great but this time it was awful. The blackened fish tacos were okay but the fish portion was very skimpy. Once again we've order these many times and loved them. But the kicker is that their house water smells and tastes horrible. They don't carry still bottled water, Only sparkling. The live music was so loud that we couldn't talk at the table. All in all a very unacceptable experience. We each said we wouldn't eat there again. Maybe new management?
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Sadie
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and superior service. Members Night and wasn't too crowded. Great place to dine!
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26755 Verdugo, St. #100, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Additional information

Cross Street
Camino Capistrano and Verdugo St
Area
San Juan Capistrano
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian, Winery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of parking behind the restaurant or in the parking structure across the street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Reagan Roach
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ranchocapwinery.com/
Phone number
(949) 481-6682
Private party facilities
Book your next special event with Rancho Capistrano Winery. We host rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays and much more! Email our Events Manager Michele Sutherland for more information. Events@ranchocapwinery.com

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