Restaurants in Dana Point

22 restaurants with published source evidence. 3 have a mapped location and enough distinct comment text for indexing, drawn from 11 source threads.

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Lupe’s

Mexican · Dana Point · 5 source comments

I like Pizza Port, Lupe’s, Round Table, and Chela’s. Edit: Sonny’s (of course)

u/1tacoshort · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Nov 2025

Apizza Doho

Pizza · Dana Point · 6 source comments

Truly and Apizza Doho in Dana Point are my choice for best. Gibronis is worth mentioning for Detroit style. Pizza Port is the best for beer and pizza, the lunch slices always taste better than the full pie and it's an incredible deal if you just want a couple of slices and a brew.

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Last mentioned Apr 2026

Kawamata Seafood

Seafood · Dana Point · 3 source comments

Kawamata Seafood for Poke in Dana Point El Paraiso for Papusas in Lake Forest Pho Dakao for Chicken pho in Westminster Sushi Kizuna for Sushi in Aliso Viejo Mo Ran Gak for KBBQ in Buena Park

u/ConnectSecretary3242 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Apr 2026

Gen Kai Sushi

Sushi · Dana Point · 4 source comments

Here is a list of some of my favorite places in South OC: Fukada - Irvine - Excellent Japanese food - Very reasonably priced. Seafood salad and spicy tuna are excellent. Gen Kai Sushi - Dana Point - Screaming O is a great dish Coyote Grill - South Laguna - Best calamari tacos and margaritas -…

u/wacko4jack0 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Nov 2025

Truly Pizza

Pizza · Dana Point · 6 source comments

Truly and Apizza Doho in Dana Point are my choice for best. Gibronis is worth mentioning for Detroit style. Pizza Port is the best for beer and pizza, the lunch slices always taste better than the full pie and it's an incredible deal if you just want a couple of slices and a brew.

u/scgt86 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned May 2026

Thai This

Thai · Dana Point · 2 source comments

Have you tried Thai This in Dana Point? I haven’t been there in many years as I don’t live in SoCal anymore, but I remember it was really good when I went.

u/Turtle_Ham · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Apr 2026

Doheney

Dana Point · 1 source comments

One thing to know is that Laguna isn’t one beach, it’s a series of beaches and coves, each with its own vibe. Off the top of my head there are about 15 that you can actually go to. My favorites are Woods Cove, Moss Beach, Thalia, Boat Canyon and Rockpiles.Renting a SUP or kayak at Boat Canyon might…

u/PoxyMusic · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Jan 2025

Youngs

Pizza · Dana Point · 1 source comments

So much to do. I recommend that you also check out Dana Point and San Clemente. Since you will have a car, you can probably find an airbnb in Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo (which are basically the two cities surrounding LB. Plenty of hiking in the area. Laguna Beaches - Pirates Tower/Victoria…

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Last mentioned Feb 2026

Basanti

Indian · Dana Point · 1 source comments

Castenadas fountain valley - great Mexican food cheap and filling Gangnam Station Buena Park - worth the $30 per person for AYCE kbbq Sake2me Cerritos - good for AYCE, long wait tho… Cocoichybanya Irvine - spice level 6 is so good and a perfect amount of spice Basanti Dana Point - GREAT INDIAN FOOD so good

u/Objective_Tie1955 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Apr 2024

Gelson's

Dana Point · 1 source comments

Everyday Eatery, but it’s definitely not an affordable option if you plan on going multiple times a week. Gelsons has a cheaper alternative that’s still pretty decent.

u/Organic_Log_3322 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Mar 2026

Gianna's

Italian · Dana Point · 2 source comments

Sonny’s for Italian, south of Nicks for overly expensive Americanized but delicious food, Pedro’s for cheap fast food, fishermen’s for on the pier/total sc vibes. Dana point for Gianas!! Now hikes, Laguna beach has amazing hikes!! I suggest those more than sc. but the beach trail is pretty.

u/whatsmyredditname_ · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Jan 2026

Turks

Dana Point · 1 source comments

Dana Point Harbor offers whale watching and it’s the beginning of whale season. In March, we usually have the Festival of Whales to celebrate. Great places to get food and drinks in the harbor too, Turks if you’re down for a colorful dive bar with a view. Not sure age of everyone you’re traveling…

u/Tasteful-Yet-Trendy · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Jan 2025

Harbor house

Dana Point · 1 source comments

Harbor house in Dana point but sometimes they do you wrong. But when it’s good it’s goooood. Mollies in San Juan is great, moulin is a good sc option. I also like picnic cafe, but it’s expensive. Hard to avoid around here though lol.

u/Appropriate-Plum6067 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned May 2026

Schwack Grill

Dana Point · 1 source comments

Hello! In terms of location, Casa Loma Beach Hotel is unbeaten. Can't speak on what it's like to stay there, but I've always thought u would want to stay there. HARD AVOID Las Brisas, which is a restaurantright next door. God knows how they stay open, the food is atrocious. Look up Gelato…

u/SuspiciousOrchid867 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Feb 2026

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