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Sunsets Bar

4.2 (446 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Laura S.

What a fun spot. Everyone is so friendly. It has a small town vibe (unless you go when there's a popular band) Park in the lot or underground, don't park and run across the street. The outdoor seating is really nice with the ocean across the street.

Baja fish tacos
Sue B.

Servers amazing. Great views. Fun vibe (darts and pool). I lived in Hawaii, and reading the menu, looking at the ocean, and listening to the music playing brought me right back! Wednesday is all day happy hour! I had Baja tacos (delicious!) and I switched my side for Mac salad (for the real Hawaii throwback!). Everything was fresh and tasty. $5 maitai can't be beat and the wide range of happy hour drinks is truly notable!!

Sunsets Mai Tai Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita
Melanie D.

Great bar with beachside views. It's super casual with good vibes. The drinks are fantastic and the quesadilla 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.

Ahí smoked tostadas
Jason T.

Chef David Romero has done it again! He just brought out these amazing smoked ahi tostadas that are exceptional. The fish was fresh and the Smokey flavor balance with Serrano chiles was on point. If you are a foodie you would appreciate this dish. I'm coming back every weekend here for bottomless mimosas, the amazing bartender Johnny and Chef David's delectable options. Come in tell him what you like and he just might get creative! See u on Sunday! A huge shout out to Joey and Pedro who run the spot meticulously and are warm/welcoming to everyone who walks in the room. Any owner would be thrilled and grateful to have them.

Kālua Pork Taquitos
Kim V.

If I could it would be a 3.75 star review. My friend and I came here for dinner while staying down the street. It had good reviews so we gave it a shot. A wild card game was playing and the bar was about half full. We walked in from the street entrance and were told we could sit wherever we wanted. They had tvs in every direction so if you are here to watch the sport they are showing, you are in luck. We figured out our order pretty quickly: 1. Kalua pork taquitos (order of 6) - these were delicious! The pork was so well flavored. I didn't get much sauce on my taquitos as they were on the bottom but even without the sauce, they were really good. I added some tapatío which complimented it well. 2. Ahi Poke - This was a deconstructed bowl with rice, seaweed salad, poke, pickled ginger and a dab of wasabi. The amount of poke was somewhat disappointing. Considering it was $20, the fast food poke bowl places put this place to shame. The pieces of fish were tasty but I've had much better for less at other places 3. Angus beef sliders - you get 3 sliders that have avocado and a platter of fries. I added some chalula to the ketchup for the fries and some to the burger too. This was tasty as well. The crowd was very animated as their team had an incredible game so at times the place roared with excitement so my friend and I had to pause before speaking. They have outdoor seating that faces the ocean so on warmer nights I'm sure this place is packed. Overall solid experience.

Coconut Margarita
Zachary C.

Right off the beach, Sunsets Bar offered a cozy place to grab a nice drink. The cocktails were solid, a tad pricey but you can always take advantage of Happy Hour. The burger and fries were good. The caramelized onion and special sauce on the burgers were great. The bartenders were all really personable and nice, especially Pedro/Johnny.

Spicy Tuna Bites
Haley B.

This place is a hidden gem! We have lived here for two years and never came until the end of our time living here and we are so bummed! This place is amazing! The service is fantastic! Deals are incredible. Food is delicious and beautifully presented. Outdoor seating is a must the inside gives heavy bar vibes. But the outside at sunset is where it's at. Love this place!!

Happy hour Taco Plate (3 Tacos) fish tacos and 1/2 Nachos
Colin O.

Sunsets really does live up to its name, the view at dusk is amazing. The food is actually pretty good as well and the 5 dollar MaiTai is well worth the trip! I've also tried the fried rice which was more of a Hawaiian style fried rice and that was also really tasty. The only draw back is parking can be a little tight, and prices have definitely gone up, happy hour here at sunset is definitely worth it.

Coconut Margarita
Rebecca D.

Sunsets is always a fun time with delicious food and tasty libations. Watching the sunset and sipping on this delicious coconut margarita is the perfect combination.

Regarding Sunsets- Capo Beach! I'm a Chef of over 20 years and I have never had such bad service or take out food quality?! The attitude from the server was ridiculous?l I ordered two bottles of rose wine, then the check came without her visiting our table as I wanted to order food "to go"?! Then I ordered which took forever?! She was still rude?! Why?! Here's what I received from my "to go" order?! I received barely any poke and paid extra for won tons?!

Taufiq H.

Love this place in Dana point! It's best to visit after 4 PM then you can sit out in the patio and watch the sun setting over the water. It's a bit noisy out there, but you can do a lot of cars/people watching and you can take your dog. If you're camping at the state beach, you can almost walk here or it's a quick two minute drive. It's pretty busy on the weekend, but this is plenty of seating inside and outside.

Steak Taco Plate (3 Tacos) Happy Hour Sunsets Mai Tai
Dan ..

Sunset Bar has become one of my go-to visits for an oceanside view in all of southern California. The food is tasty and, especially at Happy Hour, reasonably priced. The waitresses are attentive and pleasant. There is ample outdoor seating, except during rush hour, where the place can get packed. But that's only because its so popular, and deservedly so!

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Sunsets never fails to disappoint! Great place to grab a drink and food while watching the sunset. Nice outdoor patio, and nice indoor space with a pool table and darts. Definitely order the Spam fried rice.

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food was great service was great the view to die for! we really enjoyed it and we will definitely be back!!

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Customer service was good, drinks weren't strong at all, food was okay not really flavorful and ambiance is okay but not many poc.

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You can't beat the location & views at Sunset hour from this bar. Drinks and food are good as well! They have a great vibe!

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Pleasantly surprised! Excellent service drinks were on point & had coconut shrimp, that were large, very flavorful!

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Great location, but It's just a bar:( Food ok, staff ok, cleanliness not so good. Yes, you should go if only for the sunsets and a beer.

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Great food, amazing service, nice place to enjoy an afternoon lunch with ocean views.

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Ask the Community - Sunsets Bar

Do they have music on Sunday's?

Do they have Happy hour?

Yes, the have great happy hour prices.

Are kids allowed during the day?

Unfortunately we are 21 and over.

Good place for super bowl?

I love this place!!! Awesome food and drinks, great service and an amazing view!

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