Came here to celebrate our close friend's birthday with some champagne, and we didn't even make a reservation--just walked in and hoped for the best! Luckily, there was no wait and still plenty of spots available. We decided to sit on the sofa, which was so nicely decorated and made the whole setting feel extra cozy. The three of us clearly came for the champagne , so we ended up ordering two bottles and, honestly, very little food. But hey, it was a birthday celebration! Overall, we had such a great experience and were so happy we stopped by. Definitely a 10/10! read more

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I love all the bartenders at 33 North at the Waldorf in Monarch Beach and it's such a cool hang. I always enjoy sitting at the bar catching up with Phil and Berto they make everyone feel special. My only complaint about the menu is it's too limited and the new chef at Bourbon made a HORRIBLE decision to discontinue my beloved BRUSSELS SPROUTS which were the HIGHLIGHT of my day. WTH??? Why did one NEW chef decide to get rid of the one item everyone loves and replace it with broccolini with cheese? Is he trying to cut costs or drive customers FAR away? I don't get it at ALL. Can someone at Bourbon steak explain this to us? read more

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Think classy but bustling, this hotel bar is the perfect ambience if you like crowds, classy background music, a comfy living-room style seating in a bar. I ordered Champagne and a Beach Access, one of the zero proof cocktails, which was tropical and so refreshing. The staff bring out a tray of almonds and olives, which were the perfect accompaniment for my drinks. It was fun to see the different crowds enjoying their time inside or outside by the fire pits, all while reading a book! read more

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Can I just say that the staff here is impeccable?! Super nice lady who took our orders twice, before and after our dinner! Never had empty glasses and let us eat our dessert from the restaurant. We liked the vibe even though it was pretty open. Very lounge-y! I absolutely loved the olives and spicy almonds they brought us! Probably a tactic to get more drinks because they were both very salty. The drinks were good overall! My husband got an old fashioned- not the smoked one. I got one of the holiday drinks- I forgot the name. Both were great and balanced. When we came Back after dinner I got a whiskey sour and made sure it was the correct way- with egg white! However, I was disappointed with my drink because I don't think he mixed it well enough. You could see some of the egg whites floating around- very unappetizing. read more

33 North - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

The views and ambience here are amazing! No matter if you're here in the morning, afternoon, or evening, it's just enjoyable to take in the gorgeous ocean views next to the manicured golf course lawn with the magnificent architecture. We were recently here for dinner. The grilled chicken is very juicy and tender. Caesar salad is well seasoned with lots of cheesy crispy bits. The trio fries are very addictive--I especially love their truffle sauce. The bread of sliders are on the dry side---so this is the dish I don't recommend. The staff and customer service here are amazing! They are very courteous and sweet. If you are sitting by the fireplace, be very careful of the hot glass! Both my daughter and I accidentally got burned by the glass while eating. read more

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OK, this review is just for drinks and dessert. I would say totally worth it. Your ambience your fireplace nighttime drink, and settle down and socialize. It's a great place. If you have younger kids, they're running around on the grass playing overall such a great experience during the day, I'm sure It's beautiful. Also, where you can see the ocean and I highly recommend just grab me a snack or a drink here and Ching it up with your friends. The service is representative of Waldorf-Astoria and it is top notch because you have people who are kind and willing to help you and I would say in food service these days it's becoming more rare because of how difficult the environment is. Our server was José and he was great. read more

33 North - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

33 North at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is a great spot for a polished cocktail and a chill upscale bar vibe. We stopped in while staying at the property and it definitely delivered on what you'd expect from a Waldorf bar. The drinks were really tasty and clearly well made. You can tell the bartenders know what they're doing and they weren't just pouring heavy and calling it a day. Everything tasted balanced, intentional, and high quality. They also have a large selection of quality liquor so whether you're into tequila, bourbon, whiskey, or a classic cocktail, there's plenty to choose from. Service was another highlight. The bartenders were friendly, welcoming, and super on top of it. Even with other guests coming in and out they kept the pace moving, checked in when needed, and made the whole experience feel smooth and relaxed. My only ding and it's a real one is the price point. Cocktails were running about $25 to $35 each, which is steep even for a nice hotel bar. I get it you're paying for the location and the luxury setting but it can add up fast if you're planning to have a few rounds. Overall it's a great bar with strong drinks and great service. Just go in knowing it's a splurge spot. Perfect for one or two well made cocktails rather than an all night tab unless you're really feeling generous with the wallet. read more

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If you haven't been to the Waldorf Astoria during the holidays, you really have to go and experience. We decided to have cocktails and nibbles right by the fireplace at 33 north . we had the entire sofa to ourselves and the fireplace right at our backs the staff our waiter was so kind and so friendly and so attentive.. we enjoyed the grilled Caesar salad and the braised short rib quesadilla. Delicious.!!! This is a pricey place to have a cocktail and nibbles, however, I will say it is worth it especially during the holidays. It's really delightful. We got there early to walk around the property and just take all of the holiday joy. This is one of our go to places. read more

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Came here after eating dinner off the property and decided having drinks at the resort would be a good idea. We ended up getting red wine, a couple of brewskies, and a decaf coffee. Was able to get seats outside next to one of the fire pits and enjoyed our drinks as well as complimentary almonds and olives in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Service was friendly and professional. Was great to spend a few hours chatting next to the fire. 5 stars for 33 North! read more

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This place was one of the highlights of our stay at the Waldorf! Our bartender Ernest was legit such an amazing person, server, and bartender! He recommended the best drinks & food, and didn't disappoint! We ordered many drinks: The Dutchess, Bees Nees, Mules, and lots more signature cocktails! They were all great!! And we also ordered lots of food & treats: duck fat fries, dessert, and crab cake bites. I honestly can't wait to come again just to visit this bar! Thanks to Ernest & the other bartender who was there with him (I forgot his name!): y'all were two people who made our experience 5-stars! read more

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We came to the WA for a staycation with our 2 year old and stopped by for a few drinks each night. I loved the living room feel of this bar and enjoyed how it wasn't too crowded. Every drink we had was amazing, especially my favorite, the Waldorf. I ordered this every night and it was consistently great. I've tried a ton of espresso martinis but my all time favorite has to be from here. It was so rich in flavor and I wish I tried it the first night. I was able to squeeze in two before the trip was over. :) The duck fat fries were delicious as a post-dinner snack. Special shoutout to Luis! He was incredibly kind and took great care of us. He even brought our son a sippy cup with water while mom and dad enjoyed a little nightcap. There was also a young lady with a blonde ponytail that was so sweet, but we did not catch her name. Overall, would definitely visit again in the future! read more

Being a local my wife and I had been looking forward to going here so when a friend came to visit from abroad we decided to take her here for a drink and sunset. Considering this is a world class resort we had expected great service but were disappointed. The valet was courteous and efficient but as soon as we entered inside things changed. Forget about someone greeting you but we found a table and sat down. The table had dirty dishes from the previous group sitting there but there was no other place to sit. No one came to the table for at least 15-20 minutes when I finally waved someone down. There was already a menu on the table although dog eared and dirty. We placed our drinks order which was brought out promptly. Drinks were well made and delicious. The view from this place is amazing. Ciara was a good server and tried her best but she seemed overwhelmed. I personally think the blame should go on the management. Train your people before putting them on the floor. Doesn't matter if it's a lounge, sequence of service still needs to be followed. The chair cushions were dirty and need to be changed. Guests expect and deserve better service and ambience when paying $28++ for a drink. I can make the same drink at home and enjoy the view from there too but it's the whole expectation of an experience which brings us to these luxury resorts. If a Forbes inspector was to receive such service you will not get that 5th Star which I'm sure the Waldorf wants. read more

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Food is ok but very expensive. You pay food like a Michelin restaurant. Ridiculous. Service was ok. Nice ambiance. read more

Had cocktails with my daughter last night. Place was amazing, but what stands out the most was the bartender Ernest. He made us the best cocktails, but his warm and friendly personality stood out the most. Thank you!!! read more

Great service and ambiance. Enjoyed some drinks while waiting to check-in. Amazing views of the property here. I would go to Club 19 for food and here for drinks to enjoy the ambiance and view. Highly recommended! read more

33 North - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Benny was our bartender of the night, he is funny, personable and can make some TASTY key lime martinis!!!!! Bar was busy but Benny was very attentive and a hell of a multitasker. Will definitely be back, they had live saxophone player in the lounge area and then it switched over to DJ. Very nice place and I actually like it better than Tge Ritz. read more

33 North - Thank youuuuu NEXT - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Sadly...not Waldorf quality of service. Great atmosphere as expected. We ordered food here since Bourbon was fully booked. They got our order wrong twice and explained that priority goes to Bourbon and that we are an "afterthought". When they tried to correct the mistake, they forgot what they offered and brought us the salad we should've been served before the entree. We all got steaks and one (ordered rare) was cold throughout, one was overcooked (ordered medium rare), and another one (ordered rare) was on point. Although we asked for the steaks to be served without salt...two were salted . We asked for a bottle of wine and got glasses of wine instead. Oy ve! The jewelry store was as expected and at least we ended the day with some lovely bling. read more

Horrible management and service, out of 4 wine options, took food and drinks an hour to arrive (and we were just sitting outside by fire pits!) Manager came over and made things worse as he was a total jerk. This is far from a 5 star hotel!! We will never come back here and neither should you. read more

Amazing bluefin tuna. Melts in your mouth. Burger was tasty too but nothing special. Great views of the ocean and property. read more

33 North - Burger, spicy bluefin tuna, and red ale on tap. - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

We had great service from Saul our server. We sat in the outdoor patio overlooking the pool and ocean below. He recommended a few crafted cocktails on the menu and reassured us if we didn't like it, he would make us another one. I ordered a market vegetable samosas with green goddess dressing (Bourbon Bar Bites) and a craft cocktail with Japanese whiskey. Delicious! It suppressed my appetite until dinner. The japanese whiskey tasted light and not bitter as I anticipated. read more

Service top notch thus the three stars. Their must-have cheeseburger at $28 not so much. Poorly prepared, cooked on a grill that had fish earlier leaving a taste. Burger very dry. The fries we're frozen type and just so so. read more

33 North - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Comfy seats to lounge in while listening to live music. Don't expect to be served as it seems the guests outweigh the staff. Just walk up to the bar order your drank and sit down. Eventually, someone will stop by and give you some nuts and olives. read more

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Understanding that while not on the water it does offer an unbelievable setting and ambiance with a great ocean view for perfect sunsets. All with upgraded food and beverage and five star service. read more

33 North - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Amazing views. Great lounge seating inside as well as outside on the deck. The pineapple drink for two is really tasty! The duck fat fries are perfect. They have a high rated hamburger as well. read more

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I was staying at the Waldorf last weekend, which was a lovely experience up until I decided to have a snack at 33 North before going to bed. It was a Saturday night, but only 2 parties sitting at the outside patio overlooking the pools. I noticed one female server waiting on the 2 tables, a 4 top and a 2 top. I sat at one of the fire pits, enjoying the view; the waitress checked on her tables at least 4 times never acknowledging me, no eye contact at all so that I could waive her down to order. 30 minutes later a runner/busser brings me a plate of cookies; which I thought was a gesture of apology for taking so long to get to me. I ask for a menu. 20 minutes pass, the waitress has walked by another 2 times. I finally had to call her over and ask if I may order. She came right away. The runner brings me my brussel sprouts, and decided to tell me that he had brought the cookies to the wrong table. Really?? So an already bad experience was made even worse. Management, please retrain your servers not to judge a book by its cover. The only reason I could come up with why I wasn't being served was that I was an older single Asian woman wearing sweats and ugg boots. I still gave her a 30% tip. And the food was just ok, decent but not memorable. read more

Came here for a meeting and grabbed a drink and a couple of appetizers. Was not disappointed! Great attentive service from Andrea. Falafel and lettuce wraps: on point, yogurt sauce upped the ante. Spicy tuna tacos: perfectly-sized delivery vehicles of crunchy goodness. The comfortable outdoor seating areas were spacious and had a great view overlooking the property and down to the ocean horizon. The resort property is quite nice and the valet parking was complimentary. Will have to come back for a weekend stay. read more

Nice lobby bar with food from the bourbon steakhouse. Dinner is limited menu and very expensive - overall best food and drink available in the hotel but be prepared to spend $100+ per person for a slightly above avg steak dinner. read more

This place is amazing! My sister and I came here two nights in a row last weekend while visiting from out of town. We sat by the fire pits on the patio and it was super nice and warm. We were really impressed with the drinks, the food, and the great service! Jason was our server both nights. I had several questions about the menu and Jason seemed happy to answer them - he was very knowledgeable and good at explaining! He recommended the croquettes and spicy margaritas and they were absolutely delicious! We loved the whole experience and can't wait to come back :) read more

Alright so I've been here numerous times but I guess they recently changed their name? Hotel changed a while ago but their bar and patio is now 33 north.... the service was sub par tonight. When you're paying $21 a drink, you kind expect the service to be top notch. Unfortunately my wife and I were kinda let down. We weren't tended too frequently enough and when it came time to check out, they overcharged me on a drink. $3 over what the menu posted. The money isn't the issue here. It's strictly principal. Don't get this place confused with Stonehill Tavern next door, totally different. Would I come back? Yes I will but it's gonna be a while read more

My daughter and I went to 33 North for a drink before meeting others for dinner at Bourbon. Veronica was our server and was wonderful. We only had a short time to stay at 33. Just as we had sat down, she brought olives and the most amazing honey almonds. She explained that the honey used came from the resorts own hive! Love this! After we left 33 we had dinner at Bourbon, which was fantastic. After dinner, Veronica saw us walking across the lobby and came over with a small bag of the honey almonds!! She did not have to do that and that is for sure over the top service!! read more

Enjoy the view because it's the only thing going here. I've been three times and always had to wait 30-45 min just to get a drink. The drinks and appetizers are nothing special either. Sad to see a once proud brand like the St. Regis destroying itself. read more