Disappointed with the food and service. Had my dirty dishes sitting on my table while my waiter passed multiple times (they were stacked and obviously dirty). View was the only good part. read more

Great view from the restaurant. Food is good and the service is attentive. Worth coming back to. read more

AVEO Table + Bar - View at sunset from restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

the avocado toast would be better if it wasn't pre mashed. the bacon is way too smoky for my liking. the "fresh" orange juice tastes like concentrate to me personally. but other than that, the food is okay from what i've tried. the service was decent. the best part of my meal was definitely the horchata latte. read more

Unbelievable! Incredible views, fabulous food & cocktails & impeccable service! Highly recommend! read more

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We walked in and the whole restaurant was beautiful, it had a great atmosphere. We had just finished with the spa which was amazing so we were expecting the same level of quality since this restaurant is also inside of the Waldorf. We had to seat ourselves in a pretty much empty restaurant because they were understaffed, which I understand for small businesses but as we know the Waldorf has plenty of money to invest in the right amount of employees. The service was friendly but we didn't see much of them at no fault of their own. The food is really where I have my issues. They are charging Waldorf prices for home town buffet food. Everything looked beautiful coming out but it was cold and severely under seasoned. They simply need to do better. read more

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We came here for breakfast while we were waiting for our room to be ready. View was nice but food was subpar. For a restaurant inside of an upscale resort, the food was just okay. Edible but for something that's NOT cheap, just edible is unacceptable. Now onto service- which made this below average experience even worse. Jose was our server. Aside from taking our order and giving us water once (never refilled, I myself had to go up to the bar with my glass to ask for more), he never really attended to us. When it was time to pay the bill, 2 of us paid cash and the other 2 paid with cards, we asked him if that was ok and Jose sarcastically giggled and said "Do I have a choice?". This is not us just being overly sensitive but we all considered this to be rude. Now, if it was something that isn't allowed or preferred he could have told us politely and we would have made something else work. For us, paying customers and actual guests of the resort, this type of treatment is revolting. Please do better. read more

Waldorf should be embarrassed! The Mother's Day brunch at Aveo made Hilton garden inn breakfast earn a Michelin star. It was a sad room with sad food. Never again! And it's 85.00 per Perón without any mimosas. Complete fraud. read more

Everyone was great and attentive, the food was delicious, and the view is beautiful. I'm definitely celebrating more birthday here. read more

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Service was great- the view is wonderful and the lobster salad was amazing. Sooo soo good. read more

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Good ambiance good buffet breakfast on the weekends only! Service was excellent. They validate valet parking which is very nice. read more

We recently hosted a client event at Aveo Table + Bar. The venue is stunning and overlooks a magnificent vista above the ocean. We first hosted our guests for a reception on the outdoor terrace before moving into the Clemente Private dining room. The coastal color palate of the space, quiet ambiance and the grand architecture of the Waldorf Astoria made for a relaxing and luxurious evening. While we had arranged a Prix Fixe menu, everything was delicious. The portions of fish and meat were generous and prepared perfectly. Recommend Filet Mignon Rack of Lamb Chilean Sea Bass We are very grateful to the team at the Waldorf & Aveo. read more

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I picked this place for the great views of the ocean, although almost all the restaurants had a great view of the ocean at this resort! I was able to make same day reservations for a party of 6 for outdoor patio seating. I picked this place for the mid level price point at this resort. Our reservation was at 5:30pm but I failed to note the earlier sun set in November, so unforunately, by the time 5:30 rolled around, it was already dark! Upon entering the entrance on the second floor of the hotel, the host checked me in and had us wait in the "lounge" seating area while they got our table ready. The inside of the restaurant had expansive ceilings and made for a very airy restaurant. The restaurant had elegant decor to go with the ambiance. After a couple minutes, our table was ready and we were seating outside. Even though we were seated on the patio, we were seated far away from the railing closer to the ocean, but by this time since it was dark, I didn't mind. The menu had some great choices. We ordered the jamon flatbread appetizer, the short ribs on mashed yucca, the chilean sea bass, the filet mignon and shrimp, and the kids mac and cheese. Each entree was between $51-$55. They also gave us yucca chips to start. Everything was super flavorful and the short ribs were very soft. Even though everything was really good and very nicely plated, the portions were very small and left us wanting more! The service here was top notch and the waiters were very attentive with water, and checking in on us. They bill came with a 20% gratuity already added on it. All in all, loved the food but with there was more with it for the price point! read more

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Very good dining experience at Aveo Table+Bar. Our server Maria is just excellent! She knows the details of the menu and make appropriate suggestions. We enjoyed the complimentary chips as well. The seafood stew is just tasty and the lomo soltado is cooked to perfection! Overall a very good dining experience! Thank you Travelzoo for the great deal! Compliments to the chef by the way! : ) read more

What a great place and the most awesome server in Yair!!! Wish I had taken a picture of my filet mignon dinner which was excellent but it was really Yair's phenomenal service that puts this place over the top! Cold beer, fabulous view, excellent steak and the chips he brought me with no prompting were downright addicting read more

AVEO Table + Bar - View from Aveo at the Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point, CA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Outstanding view of the ocean from the outdoor patio, be sure to ask for a table right at the edge if available. The proteins in the fish sandwich and reuben were tender and flavorful with fresh bread and piping hot fries, just know that the prices are commensurate with the resort. Skip on the coffee if you can...average at best and terribly overpriced at $8. read more

Had a great experience here. We have been here a few times before, but they have since updated the menu and possibly updated the chef? Everything was delicious and cooked just right (seafood was not overcooked and the rice was cooked thoroughly). Service was great too. read more

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What an exceptional experience! The service was wonderful, from the moment we stepped inside the restaurant to when we left. Everyone was genuinely friendly, helpful and professional. Our waiter was Bruce who was super nice. The gentleman who kept bringing our items (I didn't catch his name), was very nice, helpful, and friendly, also. The food tasted wonderful. The Yucca Fries were exceptionally good. The fried cauliflower tasted great, but we thought it could have been crispier. The lentil soup was very basic and average. The bread and olive spread was very good. The chopped vegetables that came with it were too plain. Some sauce would have made them tastier. The vegetarian Lentil Bowl was very delicious and the ingredients were fresh. The birthday cake tasted VERY good and the personalized birthday wish made it even more enjoyable! The view was spectacular and we were lucky enough to be sat at the best table in the entire restaurant (thank you Marc)! Why didn't I give the "overall" category 5 stars? When I got home, I checked the bill (I don't like to check the bill in front of my guests) and noticed that we were charged for 2 Lentil Bowl entrees, while we ordered 1, and I was just surprised that we were charged for the birthday dessert that we didn't even order! The waiter knew that we were celebrating a birthday and brought a really delicious dessert, but then charged us for it!!! I called back, told them about the extra Lentil Bowl entre, and the manager credited my account. I didn't even mention the birthday dessert, because we really enjoyed it anyway :) I would highly recommend Aveo and we will definitely come back soon! read more

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Saul our server was really awesome! (He gets 5 stars, but his co-workers get 0 so that brings me to 3.) I feel like we have experienced this a lot more than usual since we are visiting, but profiling is so real. My husband asked for a table for 2 people, the hostess told him it was going to be a wait & they had no tables available. No problem. An older group of 5 is behind him, audibly confirms with the hostess that there are no tables available for walk ins & she seats them immediately. We were the only group on the waitlist & only table not being sat. Frustrating, but since we are guests at the hotel, it was too much hassle to leave & find somewhere else. The food here was sub par, but also keep in mind we came for breakfast. So options were limited. Scottish Smoked Salmon was a little too salty, I opted to just finish my bagel instead. read more

AVEO Table + Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

First, I got to say that the crab cake are not worth its price but oh man it's so good! I'd eat it once a week if I could. We got the Aveo burger medium rare and it was so juicy and amazing, you Forsure have to give it a try. My girlfriend is not a burger person but she loves the burger there so that says something. The server we had was really nice too, everybody there is actually pretty attentive. For dessert you can't forget to get the apple dessert it's when we came back for the second time we got two of those instead of one so yes definitely give it a try :) heads up, parking is 10 dollars. so I suggest you go kind of early so you could also enjoy the view the hotel has to offer :) if you can, book to sit outside. They will have heaters :) read more

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Service is way too slow. And the girl leading us to the table did not set up the heater when we sat outside, even after I asked for it and she replied "of course". Regret to come for the breakfast. The waiter Dan was helpful to set up the heater. Food is great but overall service leaves room for improvement. read more

Coming to this restaurant for the past 10 years with my family. Kelly and Dutch and beyond wonderful. I specifically ask for both of them when I get a table here. Chef Diego always accommodates us as well. read more

Nice foods with a nice view in WA hotel. They're do breakfast, lunch and dinner. We here for dinner and foods is very good also nice drinks here too. You should come here and dinner with a beautiful sunset is very romantic and nice!! read more

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The Brasilian chefe David made us feel home. The service is great, very friendly and helpful We tried the fish moqueca , and it taste like Brasilian Moqueca! Witch is wonderful! Definitely a place I will come back to eat this again The cheese bread is fantastic. 5 stars The Basilian bites are like rice cake or Brazilian "bolinho de arroz" but with a refined twist. I give 4 starts to them. The restaurant has an amazing ocean view. read more

The views are breathtaking and I can never get enough of this hotel. Aveo is casual dinning. We sat outside to enjoy the sunset and got some drinks and bites. The steak salad was delicious and I loved the salad. The steak was supposed to be a medium but overcooked on the edges. The hamburger and truffle fries were also good although I asked for a medium well and it came out about a medium (I think the chef confused the steak and burger temperatures). I love salty truffled fries but these were a bit heavy on the salt. The chicken fingers were delicious and It was a good size for parents to share with kids if they wanted to. The staff here were all friendly. Overpriced? Absolutely but then again you pay a premium for the breathtaking views and staying at the Waldorf. read more

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Just continuously mediocre in every way. Waited an hour for a $30 burger and it came out all wrong. Told the manager and he did nothing. The only redeeming part is the great waiter Bruce. Not his fault but the place just can't get it together. Go anywhere else. read more

Dinner consisted of a few $31 SALTY Cheeseburgers, $29 Individual flat bread (pizza) and the smallest Filet Mignon I've ever had served. It came with a little creamed Yucca, and a few carrots. We also got 2 drinks, $20 each. We'll never be back. read more

Food was delicious, but small (to be expected at these nice restaurants). I would describe it as quality over quantity. Ambiance, environment, and service was fitting with the hotel. My favorite was the lamb as the sauce was delightful and the meat was so tender I didn't need a knife to cut it. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely dinner on a quiet weeknight. We were disappointed that they aren't offering happy hour right now, but moved on to have a delicious meal. Yes the menu is extremely limited, and on the pricey side at that. Make sure you check the menu on the website and not Yelp, because it changes frequently and Yelp is out of date. We wanted more variety on the menu but still felt the food was well worth it. Scallops are my best recommendation, they are very fresh and rich. We are not huge steak orderers, but the filet blew our expectations. It was one of the most delicately tender cuts I've had in a while, and the flavors are extraordinary. A must get! We left very satisfied. read more

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We came here for lunch and both the service and the food were fantastic! We have been here in years past but something must have changed for the better. Our food was fresh, interesting and both delicious and healthy. We had the corn soup, creamy but vegan and truly excellent. Also the lobster salad and grilled avocado salad with shrimp. Yum!! read more

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I think what you are paying for is their service and view. The food wasn't impressive. Ordered the filet, cheeseburger, and chicken for dinner. Also ordered the potato leek soup and it was a bit strange tasting in my opinion. It came with hot sauce on top. Honestly, what tasted the best was the complimentary focaccia bread. Everything else was meh. I didn't even take photos of the food because it didn't impress me. We did take lots of photos of the view though. Everything is really overpriced for the quality so we don't plan on coming back. read more

Special celebrations diring yhe week are prrfect here- not crowded- great service. Come just before sunset and enjoy an exquisite meal with a loved one. read more

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Went to the Waldorf Monarch Bay for our 30th anniversary and had a fun appetizer stop at AVEO. Food was excellent and the staff was amazing. Had a great conversation with the bartender. And the sunset was next level. read more

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Service was great but food was not impressive. Many ingredients where flavors didn't mix well it seemed.

I loved the avocado toast. I always have great, friends service. Definitely a good gal brunch spot.

Nice little restaurant inside the now Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point. The restaurant has a nice patio area with a view of the resort pool and ocean. The food selections are a bit small but the food itself was delicious. The lobster roll that is usually on their lunch menu can be ordered at dinner time as well. Just ask your server. The steaks were delicious with a nice red wine reduction sauce they gave on the side so you could pour to your hearts desire. The seabass was as good as it looked. It was flaky and flavorful. The kids cheeseburger sliders were really small but tasty. Overall, the food and ambiance weee great! Don't forget to get validation otherwise you will pay a hefty valet parking fee. read more

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Happened to stop by Aveo Table and Bar because I'm staying at the Monarch for a conference. It's one of two restaurants on property and looked like it had a lot of different choices to offer if you weren't in the mood for the steakhouse. I was lucky enough to be seated on the patio and happened to catch the Southern California sunset, which always puts me in a good mood. Steve was my server and he was nothing short of fantastic, promote that dude! I had ordered a Jameson and ginger from the bar and when the drink came I took a sip and realized it was either a VERY strong pour, or I had gotten something else. Steve came out and apologized for serving a Glenfiddich scotch instead of the drink I ordered, and I was actually thrilled with the mistake! The scotch actually helped me relax watching the sun set and due to the mistake I ended up getting my original drink complementary. I didn't ask for a scotch, but it ended up being exactly what I needed. Lucky accident for sure. Steak came out and was cooked perfectly and was just the right size for me. The potatoes were rich and paired perfectly with the vegetables. No complaints at all about the meal and the service. I was also checked on several times to make sure the meal was perfect. It's a high-quality restaurant, and you end up paying a high quality price. Guests are sort of stuck choosing Aveo if they don't want to leave the property, and I feel like that drove up the price a bit ($90 for drinks and filet for one person). Other than that one little issue it was a fantastic meal with excellent service in a gorgeous setting. read more

AVEO Table + Bar - Petit filet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Just so so. Wasn't bad but was not mind blowingly amazing considering its location at the monarch resort. Price was too high for average quality breakfast plates. I could definitely make a better breakfast at home. Got the avocado toast (3/5): good classic avocado toast with eggs. Over easy eggs with bacon and toast (3/5): bacon was good, wasn't too greasy or over cooked. Hashbrowns were alright, tasted like it was frozen the night before. The sourdough toast wasn't even toasted haha read more

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I've dined here before and the food is decent. It's not spectacular but if you are staying at the Monarch (now the Waldorf Astoria) the convenience is worth it. I came for lunch with my mother and we were completely ignored. We waited at least 30 minutes for someone to take our drink order only to see multiple people get seated and have their orders taken. No it was not busy. As we were walking out I told hostess we were leaving because nobody came to our table and he just shrugged. I recommend they work on their customer service. read more

Excellent service, good food and great ambience. Recommend the antioxidant juice as well

Food was decent, but I don't think there was anything spectacular. The most memorable part of this is the location & ambiance, so if you come here that's basically what you'll be paying for. I got the soup, hummus, salad, flat bread, and lobster roll - nothing stood out to me at all. I felt like it was pretty much all a bit too bland considering the location. I was really hoping that the reviews were wrong & this wasn't as bad, & it honestly wasn't. The food was just not up to par with Waldorf's standards & I honestly think one visit to Aveo is more than enough. read more