Good vibez ! Beer is amazing and the food is good . Cant beat the nice view you get of the beach !

While there's a few chain restaurants within walking distance of Doheny beach, this is the most convenient option. The line got long after 1130am so you'll want to arrive early, we came around 11 and walked right up to the order window. The menu included our favorites such as fish tacos, tuna melts, burgers and fries so there's a little bit more selection than your typical fast food on the beach. Everything was made to order and tasted fine, prices were reasonable considering the convenience and staff service was good. My only issue was the fish tacos we got were a bit on the tough side, more dry than I'm used to. There's quite a bit of bench seating, some with shade covering, and right on the beach soaked for a comfortable lunch or snack with even a larger group. They describe themselves as the "only on-the-beach cafe" in SoCal, while that's not really true, it is one of the better ones. read more

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Zero stars! Food was trash just like the ocean smells in front of it. Food looks good but its not!!!

Came here multiple times during our stay in Dana point. Great beach vibes. Happy hour is 4-6 pm Mon - Thurs. they make good piña coladas and have brewery X on tap. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food is ok, nothing outta this world but the views and location can't be beat. read more

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Wanted to share my very enthusiastic thumbs up for the team at Doho Cafe. I had the opportunity to work with Bella from the events and catering team for a surprise party for my wife on their beautiful outdoor beach patio. Bella organized the private event (food/bar/logistics/theme) flawlessly and did most of the heavy lifting to make this event a smashing success! So fun for my wife, family, and friends. The food and drinks were top notch. I'm happy to give my full endorsement to all my new friends at Doho Cafe! read more

Always a go to for a good, friendly, neighborhood meal. Close to the beach and ideally situated, this gem of a place always hits the mark with everything they make! read more

I loved the location. Right on the beach and the weather was perfect. My friend loved the tuna melt sandwich. The fries and chicken were good. They do have soda outside in coolers but nothing was cold. They also have all the condiments outside for easy access. I would just be aware it's been outside on warm days. This place is down the street from work and a perfect place for a quick lunch on a beautiful day. read more

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This place used to be locally run by folks who cared but no longer. The place is filthy, nobody is bussing tables and the area by the kitchen could use a good scrubbing. Someone in the kitchen was bellowing out order pickups while a girl was trying to sing songs- so rude. They just left the various planters as plain dirt and there's a huge dirt patch in the middle of the patio. The line to get a beer was 20 minutes long and the rude lady serving beer stopped service while we were still in line! That completely reinforced that we don't want another beer here ever and we won't be back. The patio was literally packed with people and they shut down, unlike the previous two franchises that stayed open for sunset at least! The new furniture is cool and the location can't be beat, but soooo many things could be better here. read more

It's just a snack bar charging triple because their overhead is so high Mediocrity at all levels except for the furniture and the view 5 out of five stars for the furniture and The view read more

Amazing food, amazing piña colada, amazing views, & amazing service. What more could you ask for ? read more

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Food is good. Services seems fast even with the long lines. Ambiance is amazing. There's always a live band playing and you can't beat the view. read more

THE FOOD SUCKS. THE SERVICE IS GOOD. THE AMBIENCE IS VERY GOOD ( NEXT TO BEACH TONS OF SEATING. ) The food took about 15 mins, I got a corn dog and an impossible boho burger. First of all the buns of the burger were cold. The only warm thing was the patty and there was a long piece of ginger hair was in the burger.... Not coming again.... ( the burger was 12$...) read more

Doho Cafe - HAIR IN THE BURGER. - Cafes Near Me - Dana Point, California

Love this place!! Great fish & chips. Live entertainment. All while sitting outdoors with a great view of the ocean and beach. Alcohol is also available in the restaurant area. read more

Food is good I had the burger and fries my wife had the fish and chips , comes in a box and there is seating next to the sand and can't beat the location read more

Cool beach vibe, adult beverages, foods recent, live music and watching the girls in bikinis walk around and play beach volleyball. It was a good day. read more

One of our favorite go to's!! Great food & great views & fast service! Really can't beat it!

My husband I were staying in Capistrano Beach for the week for my birthday . When we come we like to come here to eat and watch the ocean . My husband enjoyed a beer a little pricy like $ 12 bucks for a glass of beer, but it's the beach what do you expect . He ordered the 3 piece fish and chips which were ok but small pieces and were a little greasy . I had the fish tacos which were good . They didn't have a full menu available only a small list of items . We really enjoyed our lunch with a view of the view of the ocean and sunset are beautiful ! read more

Came back and got the brisket and fries. Not much has changed with the service. I heard someone say "another one!" When I said yes to wanting a receipt. Well of course I want a receipt, you don't give us the frozen margaritas we ordered when you give us our order. Both me and my friend had to ask for ours. The food is good but overpriced. $14 for my brisket sandwich w/no fries. Fries have to be ordered separately. At the register, you're asked to tip. For what exactly? Not giving us our complete order and making snarky remarks? read more

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Don't get the poke and chips. It was $18 for a box of chips with a side of poke! The poke looked like it was a complimentary side of salsa for my chips. There was probably 6 pieces of poke in the cup. The fish quality is good but way overpriced. Besides the food, the view was nice and they had a corn hole game where the tables were. You basically pay for the ambience and not the food. read more

Doho Cafe - poke and chips $18. Or should I say chips with a side of expensive poke? - Cafes Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Food was average but def not worth the 45min wait. Understaffed so long long long wait. Kind of disappointing how understaffed they were with the huge menu. Soft serve ice cream cones not worth the price. about a fourth of a cup of ice cream on a cone. Won't stand in line for that again read more

Our family loves the Doho Cafe! We have a State Beach annual pass and one of our favorite things to do for lunch or happy hour on the weekends is to head to the Doho cafe and order food, drinks and get a table by the sand. The kids can play while my husband and I relax and enjoy the view. Our kids love the food! (*hint they are so kind and will make an off menu grilled cheese for our picky eater. Order a cheeseburger without the meat - thank you!) Beer selection is decent and prices for everything is completely reasonable. Please come and support this local business! read more

This is a beach snack bar at Doheny State Beach. With that being said, the food is surprisingly good. I had a breakfast burrito which was served with salsa. It was hot and delicious. My wife had a turkey, pesto and avocado sandwich. The turkey was from a moist, tasty, roasted turkey. Very good, especially for a beach snack bar. If you are looking for a great spot to watch surfers and catch some rays, this is an excellent choice. read more

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They somehow downgraded after closing for renovations for months. Got rid of my favorite item on the menu (California Burrito), limited their hours (used to be open well past sundown, now they close at 5:30pm), just an overall worse experience. The 3 items I've had since the reopening have been okay to mediocre (my ratings: chicken teriyaki bowl 2/5, chicken tenders 3/5, hamburger 3/5). Always smells like stale beer outside since they don't clean the spots where the kegs sit outside. Great location but it feels like they sacrificed food quality for profits. It went from restaurant quality to snack shack level items, which is fine enough for a beach day, but still disappointing to someone who visited frequently prior to the renovations. Not only that, after setting up catered tacos for my birthday party on the other side of the park, they called the rangers to report us for a violation. At no point would our party conflict with their sales in the same way that any person bbqing burgers in the park wouldn't conflict with their sales, yet they decided to try to ruin our party. Hugely selfish move by their management, and shows that their local clientele are not a priority. I will not be supporting this business any further. read more

Cant beat this location These were good Calamari appetizer Strawberry Daiquiri Will be back to try the Smoothies breakfast burrito and play cornhole Beginner surfing Volleyball read more

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Really depends on time of day and weather Overall decent place to kill a couple hours or if you have kids read more

Catering for an event in the park. Sophie was top notch, super helpful, and would definitely recommend. She went above and beyond what we could have expected and the food was great! We hope to work with her again! read more

This place has it all! My family can have a relaxing day at the beach without overthinking the food and beverage needs in advance. Just come here for great service and to fuel up. read more

Doho Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Dana Point, California

I've been to the cafe many times in 2025, went today January 17 th and ordered the chicken tacos. One bite and they were ice cold so I took them back. The server at the window apologized and went to have the order remade. She appeared 10 min later with two tortillas and shredded chicken but without the slaw and salsa. So I pushed them back into the window and called her out on the mistake. She added the slaw and salsa but something told me to check the chicken, which I did. Again, the chicken was stone cold. I called her back over and told her that the second order was no better than the first. Meanwhile other customers were complaining about items missing from their orders and general poor service. And my wife is sitting alone on what was supposed to be a fun lunch at the beach. This time I said forget it, I don't trust what's going on back there I want my money back. They refunded my money without any apology. The menu is obviously too big for the kitchen to handle. It's too bad because it ls a great beach. read more

Service here is always awesome. The staff is so nice and always so helpful. A rice crispy treat and a smoothie for a mid day snack by the beach is always perfect. Thanks doho cafe! Love the ambiance here. read more

Doho Cafe - Strawberry rice crispy treats here are to die for! Staff is always very helpful and super nice 10/10 would come here again - Cafes Near Me - Dana Point, California

Awesome place to get food and drinks (even alcoholic) right on the beach!! Quick, friendly service! Amazing beach views! read more

Doho Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Dana Point, California

Great atmosphere, service, good food ,nice variety of beers. Can't beat the setting. Staff is very friendly

Pizza was really good service was excellent and a casual and chill environment. Will come back.

The food and ambience are great. The service is so painfully slow and inefficient. I would encourage you to walk across PCH and find something to eat. There seems to be a lack of initiative or any sense of urgency to move food out of the kitchen. It took me about 30 minutes to get a Poké bowl, something that is not cooked. Everyone there is nice, but obviously inexperienced and again no leadership whatsoever. If you plan to eat lunch at add an extra 30 to 45 minutes to your eating regimen. If it's busy, bless you and your family and your appetite. read more

Great location, food was terrible. I got an "Açaí" bowl that had full chunks of ice in it like it was a poorly mixed smoothie. Every other restaurant at this location went out of business, please make better food so the same doesn't happen to you. read more

Beach side self service with great friendly folks and good fried fish and cold local draft beer and wines. Pay Parking no fun though plenty of it. read more

Amazing service, gorgeous beach view, sweetest people and great variety of beers wine, food and more!!!!!

We Love doho cafe! Great service and location! Candy and beers and yummy food!!! It's the best! read more

Doho Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Dana Point, California

Day after Christmas. Long line. Slowwww service 30+ minutes for food after order. Fish taco tortillas cold and crumbly. The quinoa grain bowl did not have any quinoa! Order was incorrect as well. Fries were fantastic though. The food should be much better for the price. Poor value over-all. read more

We only tried the fish and chips. The fish pieces are small and the fry serving was generous. Served very hot and fresh... I think like most we were here for the beach dining.. did not come for the restaurant. I did check out other peoples orders and all looked really nice and fresh. read more

Such a beautiful and fun location with great views. The staff was very kind and we can't wait to try our food in a few minutes!