I've been here over 20 times and I can say this place is very good and very consistent. The food is amazing. Would for sure recommend the cheeseburger, French dip, or chicken BLT. Service is top notch as well. Will definitely keep on coming back to this place!

My fiancée and I came to Laguna/Dana Point for a staycation for New Year's and we knew not much would be open but we called and they said it was a 45 minute wait. If you got a seat at the bar there wasn't a wait but we maybe waited 20 minutes. It was at a high top table in the bar area, opposed to a booth but we after looking for places and most being closed we didn't care. Unfortunately, I don't remember our servers name...she was sweet but seemed very busy. We ordered the smoked fish dip, cioppino, and ribs. The dip came out first and was like a creamy tuna salad with smokiness, so it had great flavor. Then the ribs came out which were good but not great. Sadly our server didn't get our cioppino order so we had to ask for it but it was worth the wait. It didn't have enough bread (but I was full by then) but the cioppino was flavorful, not salty, and maybe didn't have the most seafood in it but what it did have was fresh and quality tasting seafood. I prefer getting better food than a lot. That being said, it wasn't a small portion but recently we had another cioppino elsewhere and it had a ton of seafood but wasn't as tasty. So, all in all I recommend this spot they have a small parking lot, good service, heavy alcohol pours, and great food.

Update, we have been back twice in the last three days because we like their grouper. The service is pretty good as well and the wine is reasonable. I would give it a four star review now. The music is still positively atrocious but the grouper is GREAT and the wine is reasonably priced!! It is a great location and the parking is easy. They need to expand their menu and add some bluefin tuna plus more gluten free snd cheese free options. They could easily be the best restaurant in Dana Point.

I randomly found this place on Yelp today as hubby & I was searching for a place to eat for lunch & I'm glad we got to try it! We started off a glass of champagne to cheer the new year & then a Bloody Mary to share. As for food, we had clam chowder, fresh raw oysters & panko crusted chicken Caesar Salad. Everything was delicious! Service was quick & excellent! Ambiance was modern & nice. We sat outside in the patio. Weather was chilly since we were near the beach but sitting by the heater felt cozy. I would like to come back & try their dinner menu.

Just had Sunday lunch here and let me say: it was a top tier, elite, 5 star meal. Started with the shrimp cocktail, which were giant, firm flesh prawns, the cocktail sauce was perfection with just the slightest kick of horseradish. Then on to my Crab Cake salad, which consisted of a huge crab cake, which was all crabmeat (I didn't detect breadcrumbs or filler of any kind in the cake), beautiful slices of ruby red grapefruit, huge chunks of avocado and a spectacular frisee salad with a vinaigrette that was *chef's kiss*. Lately when I have dined out anywhere, it's been an underwhelming and unsatisfactory event. It was such a pleasant surprise to eat a meal from start to finish that I enjoyed so much, I felt the need to write this review. With absolute certainty, I'll be dining at Coastal Kitchen again!

We LOVE this restaurant. Another beautiful dining experience this week. The crab cake salad is exquisite, lump crab, little to no filler, lightly seared. Tried the chicken sando for the first time and we LOVED it. Easily could have split the generous portion. We always say we're going to skip the Parker house rolls but then one passes the table and we can't resist. Awesome food, every time. Impeccable service.

Had a lovely time dining with some friends. Service was very attentive and food is served fairly quickly despite it being quite busy. Decorated so pretty for the holidays. We were not rushed from our table but respected the 2 hour limit. Everything was very tasty! Highly recommend the spinach dip and the cosmopolitan to drink!!

Coastal Kitchen gives me vibes of Cape Cod. Staff always immaculately dressed and attentive. Seafood menu is top notch and fresh, yet reasonably priced. The New England clam chowder is legitimately from Down East. Crab Cake salad is wonderful, as is the halibut. New menu item is the blackened grouper sandwich. Tender and flaky, superb in a sandwich. Come here to hangout with some gin & tonics. Classic east coast beach vibes.

A Coastal Culinary Delight at Coastal Kitchen Coastal Kitchen in Dana Point is a true gem, offering a delightful dining experience. While the Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita fell a bit short on the spice, the rest of the meal was exceptional. The Roasted Red Pepper Hummus was a standout, velvety smooth and bursting with flavor. The olive tapenade added a sophisticated touch. While there was a slight disappointment with the unexpected charge for the all-veggie option, the hummus itself was worth it. The Grouper Sandwich was the highlight of the evening. The fish was incredibly fresh and flavorful, making for a truly satisfying meal. The atmosphere was lively and the service superb. Overall, Coastal Kitchen is a fantastic choice for a delicious and enjoyable dining experience.