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Domenico's on the Lake Entrance - Domenico's on the Lake, Mission Viejo, CA

Domenico's on the Lake

4.8
4.8
1233 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Orange County's newest upscale dining experience is now open on Lake Mission Viejo! Well known for our iconic location in Long Beach, Domenico’s was one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California and is famous for our legendary pizzas and amazing Italian and American inspired dishes. Domenico's on the Lake is an upscale take on our original location featuring new steak and seafood entrees, while still featuring the original recipes that have made us an institution in Southern California.

NOTE: OUR LAKESIDE PATIO HAS LIMITED SEATING AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BECAUSE THE DEMAND OFTEN EXCEEDS AVAILABILITY. PATIO SEATING REQUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO A WAIT.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 446-9205
  • Website
    http://www.domenicosrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.
  • Location
    27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Domenico's on the Lake offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "great food and drinks" and "outstanding service." The lakeside patio provides stunning views, creating a "perfect date night" ambiance. The restaurant is cherished for its "family-friendly atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a favorite for "celebrations and special occasions."

1,233 Reviews

  1. Dhruv

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Food and service were exceptional.

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  2. John

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying this place for valentine’s dinner. Services was outstanding from the moment we entered until we left. I got the new york steak and it was super juicy and that green sauce that comes with it was out of this world good. Very reasonably priced and portions were above expectations. On top of all that the view of the lake is just an added bonus.

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  3. Leslie

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recently, a discussion came up with high school friends about Domenico's while growing up through the late 50s through early 70s. Our parents would order the salad and spaghetti from the Hawaiian Gardens location, and they would pick up the order for us to eat at home. I recall the salad as being the best item from the restaurant. I remember the salad dressing was light, creamy and flavorful. Obviously, it had a lasting impression. So finally I drove up from San Diego to meet my sister from Huntington Beach at Domenico's on The Lake. The salad was disappointing, along with the $10 price for a very, very small serving! Nothing about it was special any more. The dressing was chunky, so it did not coat the romaine lettuce at all. Plus, it didn't have the robust flavor I was looking forward to. We ordered several dishes and they were okay in flavor, nothing unique. Dad thought the sand dabs were meh. We also ordered a puttanesca pizza, even though the server never heard of it. The pizza is not wood-fired so the dough is not what we're use to these days. It was a bit on the chewy, heavy, uncooked side with too many black olives. Service was good, view was pleasant. I'm pretty sure we won't be returning.

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  4. Gary

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Valentine evening dinner. My concern is that I had an 8:30 pm reservation. I ordered the New York Steak Medium Rare. It was served medium well. I am a brittle diabetic and if I sent the steak back to the kitchen, it could have been at least a 15 minute delay before I could eat. I did not want my blood sugar levels to drop to a dangerous low. The rest of my party would have completed their dinner, since the food portions were quite small. Other than this concern, I recommend this establishment and will dine here again.

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  5. Kevin

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian dishes perfected at their original 1954 location in Belmont Shores.

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  6. Walter

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was absolutely fantastic. The service, the ambience and the food was too notch. I would highly recommend this to friends and family if they wanted to splurge just a bit. The braised shirt rib was melt in your mouth delicious.

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  7. Harvey

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great meal! Excellent service. Excellent Food. Good Value. We will be back.

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  8. Brittney

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had my birthday dinner here on a Wednesday evening; the private dining room was intimate and the ambiance was exactly what I’ve been looking for in an Italian restaurant. Wonderful Italian cuisine, cozy intimate ambiance, and accommodating service. I can’t wait to come back.

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  9. Judi

    VIP

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great local place Delanie our server did a great job and remembered us and how I like my coffee. That always makes us want to come back. ♥️

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  10. Debbie

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Sat on the patio by the lake. Amazing view.

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FAQs

Domenico's on the Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 446-9205.

Domenico's on the Lake is rated 4.8 stars by 1233 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Domenico's on the Lake

27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.domenicosrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 446-9205
  • Catering
    For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.
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