Best Lunch Restaurants in Dana Point / Monarch Beach

This is our go-to for a quiet dinner where we can spend quality time with our friends and family. The food is excellent and the service exceptional. Jack is always there to greet you. I cannot say enough good things about this place.

Wow, what an incredible lunch experience at RAYA! First off, I have to rave about the service - everyone from the host to our servers made our first day at the Ritz Laguna so special. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, taking time to walk us through the menu and make great recommendations. You can tell they really care about making sure you have the best experience possible. The food was absolutely outstanding! We started with their guacamole with spicy crab which is a must-try - trust me, it's not your regular guac! The skirt steak was cooked perfectly and so flavorful, and those truffle fries on the side were addictively good. I went for the seafood enchiladas which were incredible, packed with fresh seafood. Even the kids' menu impressed us - my daughter loved her mac and cheese (and she's pretty picky!). The passion fruit mojitos were fantastic too - super refreshing and not too sweet. Perfect for a lunch with that amazing ocean view! The menu has tons of variety, and based on everything we tried, you really can't go wrong with whatever you choose. The staff's knowledge of every dish really helped us make great choices. We loved our lunch experience so much that we already booked dinner reservations for later this week! If you're staying at the Ritz or just in the area, definitely make RAYA a priority. The combination of incredible food, amazing service, and beautiful setting made it a highlight of our first day here. Worth every penny for such a special dining experience!

Food is excellent as always. Truly pizza may truly have the best pizza in OC if not SoCal. Service is great. All the servers are so nice and accommodating. The price point is also fairly decent. Cocktails are good, and the ambience is very cozy.

Once again an outstanding experience at this restaurant. The ambience, the food, and the service were all exemplary… this place has a together approach on what a restaurant should be. Look forward to more great meals and experiences here.

If you're looking for the perfect venue for food, scenery, ambiance, and excellent service, go to Harpoon Henry's in the Dana Point Harbor. The menu covers a range of choices for everyone's taste needs, with affordable prices. Right now the area is completely decorated in Christmas lights, which adds to the beautiful scenery.