“What a beautiful restaurant, overlooking the ocean and outside were fire pits and hanging lights. We watched the sail boats pass by and the sun slowly set. The food was absolutely delicious and the dessert was of Michelin starred quality. Our booking was at 5.30 and we left at 8.30 - the service was very slow - we'd been there half an hour before our food order was taken. And every course was slow to arrive. The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty. Would recommend as long as you don't mind a slow evening.“
“The atmosphere is very nice and comfortable, the service was excellent, and the food was superb. We started out with a buffalo mozzarella and tomato in an age, balsamic vinegar, and then shared an Osso Buco entrée between my wife and I. One of the best Osso Buco we have ever had. And my wife and I are foodies.“
“We dined on Jan 19 and it was a great dinner! The host was super polite and friendly and our server Brandon I hope I'm saying it correctly was super great and knowledgeable and kind! We had salmon tartar , calamari and the fish and chip was super delicious! Definitely recommend and will be coming back!“
“A rare, true beach bar in California. One of the best gems on the coast, everybody, there is so cheerful and very polite. Drinks and food are wonderful . Views are stunning -best service by far-Complete with surf music and right off the sand. Watch, surfers and dolphins and occasional whales while drinking your favorite cocktail, does it get any better?“
“Last night was Great!! Luxe is top notch in many aspect's!! My wife and I usually enjoy a great evening here a few times a month. The food and atmosphere is great and always fun!! Always Great Live Music!! The Best of Best. Take your wife and or family out for a Great Night here you won’t be disappointed!!“
“Our meal here was absolutely fantastic... We tried the hummus and liver pate appetizers to start, our companions had the salmon and we tried the lemon sole and lamb(the Volcano). Everything was so delicious and beautifully presented. Great service and yes one could carry on a conversation...“
“Food, u can find better in grocery store cold section.Service, u may found one of two good waiter. But the rest, lol.But If ur correct skin color, i think you may get better service. I was there for one hour waiting for my food and check. Waiters treat different people very differently.View, my hotel room has a better view.“
“(Via Eat the World Los Angeles) - As old as travel itself is the simple problem of going to (and more so returning from) Hawai’i, and the fact that your life does not have access to many of the things you were exposed to while visiting. Putting aside the concepts of a way of life that has aloha and ohana, even the simple pleasures of fresh raw fish are not quite the same. Local grocery store chains in Honolulu have rows of freshly prepared options that hit hard, but go to seafood specialists and your life changes forever.Kawamata understands this somehow better than other places in Southern California, and seems to have a direct connection to the sea. Its location at the south end of Orange County pretty much eliminates it from Los Angeles media lists, but the constant lines show an affection for the business that is completely local.“
“A couple of years back, my partner and I stumbled upon Raya to celebrate our anniversary, and since then, it has become a cherished spot for us. Whether it's a leisurely Sunday by the ocean or catching the breathtaking sunset, Raya never fails to impress with its ambiance. However, while the service during our anniversary visit was exceptional, subsequent visits didn't quite meet the same standard, and we missed the waiter who made our first experience memorable. Nonetheless, the food remains consistently fantastic, and the drinks are expertly crafted, striking a perfect balance every time. Overall, Raya's picturesque setting and delectable offerings make it a must-visit despite occasional service hiccups.“
“Our visit started off a little rough in the lounge for a drink before dinner. Our server was inexperienced and wasn't very friendly and made mistakes with drink orders. After a drink, we moved to the dining room for dinner, and our server was awesome. Our meals were delicious and the view of the marina was nice. The restaurant is clean but a little dated and due for renovation.“
“Great happy hour values! $5.00 bubbles! The green chill fries @ $8.00 were amazing. The pork was very flavorful and delicious. Only con was it was very noisy. We were sat on the patio next to the street. Lots of revving engines. Our server Kelsey was great! We'll be back!“
“We needed to find a place last minute to host a small baptism dinner in Dana point and we are from SanDiego area, I was looking online and found this Gem!!! Not only were they accommodating and very patient the whole staff there were great!! They were all happy and polite. The food came out at perfect timing. All the guests were happy and kept saying how they enjoyed themselves. The food was Delicious (prosciutto flatbread) was my favoritethe desserts were good too! The prices were very reasonable The atmosphere was perfect for the occasion. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town can't wait to try their breakfast menu and one of those cupcakes!“
“I haven't been to Lupe's in a few months - and I was surprised by the changes inside! New comfortable booths, laminated menus, and more drink options. The food came out quickly and was delicious as always, I got the carnitas taco and carne asada. My tamarind margarita was a perfect balance of tamarind and tequila, and the side of guac and chips hit perfectly. I'll be back again!“
“If you haven't been to the Waldorf Astoria during the holidays, you really have to go and experience. We decided to have cocktails and nibbles right by the fireplace at 33 north . we had the entire sofa to ourselves and the fireplace right at our backs the staff our waiter was so kind and so friendly and so attentive.. we enjoyed the grilled Caesar salad and the braised short rib quesadilla. Delicious.!!! This is a pricey place to have a cocktail and nibbles, however, I will say it is worth it especially during the holidays. It's really delightful. We got there early to walk around the property and just take all of the holiday joy. This is one of our go to places.“
“Had the best service with Maday and amazing food. Definitely an amazing spot to visit on vacation. The aguas chiles was one of the best we've ever had, along with the salsa, guac, and quesadilla. Highly reccomend!Parking: easy parking!“
“Restaurant with a beautiful view of the Dana Point Marina. Food is delicious. Scallops were seared beautifully and fish was blackened nicely. First time ever eating Mexican oysters and they were good! Make a reservation for sunset time and ask for a window seat by the water.Parking: Large free parking lot by the marina.Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs all over so I believe this restaurant may be difficult to navigate.“
“came in on valentine's day, was very lonely and sad. That was until a hunk of server came in and made my day. he offered to be my date, i very much accepted. he cooked the food for me, gave me a show, and still managed to clean the table. thank you kevin for making my night, call me.“
“Been eating at Jon's just about as long as it's been open. Had the Alaskan Halibut today. It was superb! Very casual, nothing fancy, but you can buy better seafood anywhere around. I often take some smoked salmon home. I'm a regular and plan on staying that way.“
“My husband and I hosted a luncheon to celebrate our son's wedding. It was wonderful!!!From start to finish, we just loved working with Melissa Carter. She was organized, attentive, and responded promptly to our calls or emails. She was a pleasure to work with, and over the years I have done many events such as these, and she was the best at handling all the myriad of details. To make this even better, we were originally supposed to have our event at Salt Creek Grill, and then they unexpectedly closed. Your restaurant was gracious enough to step up and offer your location for our party. Thank you!We also worked with Jake, and Glenn. Jake was great about helping us with a table for gifts and taking down some tables we did not need. Glen, did an incredible job at bartending and makes a mean margarita. They all did an incredible job of taking care of our guests.It really was such a memorable day and your staff did an impeccable job!Our thanks for making our celebration so lovely.“
“Smoked salmon appetizer was incredibly good....But they stopped serving it. I really wish it would come back, it was easily the best thing on the menu in my opinion.EDIT: October 2021, the smoked salmon appetizer is back!!EDIT 2: February 2022, alas the smoked salmon appetizer is gone again. That didn’t stick around very long.EDIT 3: July 2022 - It’s back again!The server mentioned that the smoked salmon appetizer is kind of a seasonal thing. Apparently it requires a lot of prep work. ?♂️EDIT 4: April 2024 - Smoked Salmon has been gone for a while now. It was easily the best appetizer item they had and it’s disappointing they can’t offer this anymore.“