Above and Beyond
Dana Point Fine Dining
We keep things laid back in Dana Point, but dinner can still be an occasion. Our resorts are home to some of the most polished dining rooms on the coast, many with the Pacific right outside the window. Here's where to book an anniversary, a proposal or a night that deserves dessert. For every place to eat in town, see our full guide to Dana Point restaurants.
Resort Dining Rooms
RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigu
Bourbon Steak Orange County at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is the resort's steakhouse from chef Michael Mina.
AVEO Table + Bar, also at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, is a polished choice with ocean views. For a true splurge, ask the resort about its reservation-only Wine Cave, which holds about 5,000 bottles.
Outer Reef at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa overlooks the coast from the bluffs. H2:
Above the Harbor
Chart House is a longtime Dana Point favorite for seafood and panoramic water views from its perch above the harbor.
Make a Night of It
The easiest way to enjoy a long dinner is to stay where you eat. Every resort above has rooms a short walk from the table; see Dana Point resorts. Want the view without the dress code? Try our ocean view restaurants.
Where can I find fine dining in Dana Point?
Most of Dana Point's fine dining is inside its resorts: RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Bourbon Steak and AVEO Table + Bar at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, and Outer Reef at Laguna Cliffs Marriott. Chart House sits above the harbor.
Which fine dining restaurants in Dana Point have ocean views?
RAYA, AVEO Table + Bar and Chart House all look out over the water.
Do I need a reservation?
For dinner at a resort restaurant, especially on weekends and holidays, book ahead.