Spoke to Lori. Very helpful. I really loved the meatloaf. Super moist and delicious. Was really…read moreeasy to get ready. Your directions were fool-proof. Gonna try some other items off your new menu.

I had heard so many great things about Kawamata Seafood, so I was really excited to finally get the…read morechance to try it. We arrived around 12:30 pm on a Sunday and there was already a line of people waiting to order. Despite this, it only took us 10 minutes to receive our food, including the time waiting in line. The parking lot is extremely small, but there's plenty of street parking nearby, so we had no trouble finding a spot. Kawamata is a tiny operation where you order at the window and find a spot outside to eat. We ordered Salmon and Ahi bowls with various toppings, and I really liked how many options they give you. I enjoy poke both the simpler, more Hawaiian-style way and loaded with extra textures and flavors, and Kawamata gives you the option to do either. The poke itself was delicious, and the portions were very generous. I especially liked how all the toppings came together without taking away from the fish. Just keep in mind that the extras are individually priced, so your bowl can get a little expensive depending on how many you add. Overall, I really enjoyed Kawamata Seafood and can see why it gets so much love. The poke was fresh, filling, and flavorful, and I'm already looking forward to the next time I can come back.

The best poke in town and probably the closest you'll get to Hawaii-style poke!…read more We love coming here and grabbing poke bowls to take to Pines Park to enjoy the beautiful ocean views and sunset. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly. You order and pay at the door, and they call your name when your order is ready. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. It's a little more expensive than some other poke spots, but we think it's worth it. You can really taste the freshness of the fish, and the flavors are delicious. You can build your own bowl or choose from one of their preset options. It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot with a few picnic tables if you want to eat there, but we love taking ours to the park. If you're craving fresh, Hawaiian-style poke in Dana Point, definitely give this place a try!

Staff is super nice it's a very clean environment and amazing food I definitely recommend visiting.read more

Generous portions, super friendly service, and food was served hot and fresh. Not the best I've…read morehad, but I'll definitely return to try other things on the menu. Ran into a local guy who was picking up a large to-go order and he knew the staff by name. Always a good sign, in my opinion!

I stopped in before it got busy and ordered the French onion soup and shishito peppers. Both dishes…read morearrived hot and were very good. The service was attentive, the atmosphere was nice. I'd definitely come back.

Let me start with the most important part: they do not have a fryer in the (open) kitchen…read more Everything is pretty much cooked/warmed up in a wood fire oven. That was a huge plus for me. The place is nicely decorated and they do have a small patio outside. The bar is huge and so beautiful. The bartender was super friendly and helpful, as was our waitress, very attentive. Note that it's a full bar with a nice wine selection. The food seem to be made from scratch. The French onion soup (I am French) was very good. The mashed potatoes was so fluffy, light and tasty. I loved my shishito peppers (especially since they weren't deep fried!) . Salad was perfectly seasoned and the brie/tomatoes appetizer very flavorful and nicely presented. I also like the fact that they use real cloth napkins. Recommended!

+5/5 A friend said…read morethis is the best poke place he's ever had and I had to try it . The staff was friendly and portions were generous. I got a large bowl for 5 scoops of fish on top of a salad base. Everything was fresh and delicious. I appreciate the included sides. Great value and taste. Will definitely be back. One of the best poke bowls I've had in OC

The worse poke we have ever had. We both got larges and instantly got a strong bitter taste and…read morekept getting bitter bites we had to throw it away without eating much. The fish was cut in huge stringy pieces and slightly mealy in texture, and the avocado was just a huge blob/half a whole avocado. How embarrassing to serve that. Oh and the rice was hot, who is not normal or appropriate for poke. Also, the seaweed salad had a yellow hue, we've never seen that and eat that often at various other places. To top it often the service was horrible. Two men working there were throwing metal containers and slamming stuff, and were so rude to customers. Any poke place that had a promotion for free poke if you finish some $60 worth of it poke is not a quality establishment. We will never be back.

Great bar with beachside views. It's super casual with good vibes. The drinks are fantastic and the…read morequesadilla was big enough for us to share for date night. Service was good but not super attentive. Personally, that's how I like it. They have TVs and billiards. I would definitely recommend.

LADIES WATCH YOUR PURSES HERE!…read more The bartenders and wait staff were great! Management is amateur hour. We had to move 3 different times for the VIP customer. Move 1 - I did deserve this move, I sat at a reserved table because I was tired of standing and when asked to move we did to a small tabletop with no reserve sign. Move 2 - The beautiful people arrived and we were asked to move again. (FYI - the beautiful people never used this tabletop) It's very late and knew the band was ending soon, so we went inside and found a table again with no reserve sign. Move 3 - We go out to dance and start to head back to where we were sitting and all our purses were gone! But guess who was at our table the beautiful people. I go up to ask where our purses are at and they send me to a pole, where they had moved over 10 purses. I was lucky my friend had picked up my purse, we found my other friends purse at a table all by itself! To management - 1. Don't ever touch a woman's purse, the song was maybe 3 minutes long you could have waited. 2. If you are stupid enough to move a purse, be apologetic and help us find our purses. Or offer to replace our drinks you tossed. I should not have had to ask. What if my friend needed her EpiPen? 3. Everyone in your establishment is a customer, we were buying drinks and food. Don't treat us like peasants or cattle for you to move. Oh they did have a nice drink menu, but we will never go back!

Great pizza Great service…read moreAmbiance is great as well Recommend a charcuterie board No booze, just wine and beer

Stopped in here after the ReDo Market. What a pleasant surprise. Treated by a smiling hostess and…read morewere informed it would be a 30 wait. The service and food were worth the wait. Super nice service and great quality products.

This place is absolute fire (good thing)! Good portion…read moresizes, good food, quick and accurate service. Ordered my food via mobile order and everything came out exactly as I ordered. I will be returning! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion, Stacks Pancake House did not ask me to leave this review]

Stacks is definitely the place to go if you're hungry. The portions are very generous--think big…read moreplates and filling breakfasts. My husband would have absolutely loved it here. For me, though, everything felt a bit oversized, and I would've happily traded some of the volume for slightly higher‑quality ingredients. Nothing was bad, just more about quantity than refinement. If you're looking for a hearty, no‑nonsense breakfast that will keep you full for hours, this is your spot. If you lean toward smaller portions and ingredient‑forward dishes, it may not be your first choice. I gave it a 3 vs a 4 because the pancakes were doughy on the inside

Small restaurant but the decor is inviting and immersive! Order at the counter, the service is…read moresuper friendly. I got 3 tacos, all with different meats, I found the carne asada to be the best. Rice & beans came with the tacos and I found the portion to be filling. Food came out pretty quick! I sat and ate in the restaurant, there's limited seating. But there are some tables outside too. I also saw many people come in for mobile order pick ups. I'd return here! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion, Lupe's Mexican Eatery did not ask me to leave this review]

TERRIBLE CS!!!! Go to Carmelitas!!!…read more They sent over half a burrito. We called and they told us they ran out of large tortillas, offered no resolution then the lady HUNG UP ON US. It was $27 for half a burrito after delivery fees and tipping. When you go to try to take out, they refuse to call names when items are ready.