Tavern at the Mission

Name: Tavern at the Mission
Address: 26860 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States, 92675
Telephone: (949) 240-2229
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

553 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

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 style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon 16:00–20:00 Tue–Sun 16:00–18:00
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.

Location
26860 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Area
San Juan Capistrano
Cross Street
Old Mission Road & El Camino Real, Public Lots $2 Validation w/ Ticket
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 553 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 "great food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing French onion soup" and diverse menu options. The cozy indoor spaces and charming outdoor patio provide the perfect setting. While service can be slow at times, the quality of food and ambiance make it worth the wait.

553 Reviews

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Beth
VIP
Orange County
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite neighborhood haunts and always a pleasure. We especially love the patio. The weather did not permit patio seating this particular night with the combination of Santa Ana winds and a particularly chilly temperature for SoCal, but we found the interior a lovely change. During the weekend the dining room can get a bit loud as the acoustics aren’t great, but since we were here during the off season for SJC (and on a weeknight) it was fairly quiet. Our server was fabulous and the food was exceptional. The squash blossom flatbread is a must!!
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Lorri
VIP
Palm Springs
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is excellent with too many great choices! Our server was very experienced from managing restaurants and gave us many good suggestions. We all ordered fish main courses. Each fish was delicious, salmon, sea bass and sole. Vegetables were perfectly cooked as was the fish. We shared the Caesar salad and coconut shrimp appetizers-also great! Don’t miss the hot carrot cake!
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Barbara
VIP
Los Angeles
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a chance to try their soufflé…best dessert ever. Don’t miss this!
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JOE
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dining experience as always and VIP Tuesdays are the best deal in all of South OC!
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Nick
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Bettie was our waitress and she was phenomenal
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Debra
Orange County
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Reservation time honored, service and food was great
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Cecily
VIP
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 8 celebrated an 85th birthday recently at the Tavern. We’ve eaten there several times on the patio, but this was our first visit in the dining room. It was beautiful! Every table in the room was seated, but it never felt crowded or noisy. The food was wonderful - short ribs pappardelle and the mahi special were among our favorites. The waitstaff was attentive and patient with our large family, and the birthday girl was made to feel very special. It was a wonderful evening, and we will definitely be back.
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Lauren
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wanted a warm cozy atmosphere and this fit the bill. When it gets warm, we will sit on the patio. The French onion soup was delicious, It should have been hotter but it still was very good. The prime rib dip sandwich was incredibly good especially the tangy horseradish sauce.
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Terri
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional customer service, beautiful view of the Mission, great food
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Jill
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was very attentive and the patio is great!
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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 553 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

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon 16:00–20:00 Tue–Sun 16:00–18:00
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.tavernatthemission.com/
Phone number
(949) 240-2229
Private party facilities
Private dining room and patio areas available for large groups.

Tavern at the Mission

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