Stella's - Dana Point

Overall, I would give this restaurant a rating of 4 out of 5 for its service and atmosphere.

I got married at Dana Point Yacht Club this past Friday. Just a ceremony. The reception was on Saturday so I wanted to find a lunch spot for my husband and daughter and I if anyone wanted to join us after they could have. It was SO hard to find a place with split checks. I was paying got everyone Saturday. So Friday was an if you want type thing. BIG shoutout to Jameson. He really delivered and helped with everything and allowed split checks as long as I split the tables. I'm so greatful I found this place. We had about 30 people show up and EVERYONE loved the food, appetizers AND view! We will definitely be coming back so I can try a meal on the menu. They allowed my husband and I to pick our own custom meals. Just EVERYTHING was great! Highly recommended. Thank you SO Much Jameson. You made my wedding lunch one to remember! Vegetarian options: My sister is a vegetarian and I out fettuccine Alfredo on the menu just for her. There are clearly vegetarian options. He made it a point to make sure my menu can cater to everyone. Dietary restrictions: -catered to what I can and cannot eat, and switched out a salad for me. I got my own special dessert. And a plate that was not on the menu. Kid-friendliness: Perfect kids menu to choose from. And gave the option for kids to share and they still got dessert.

Stella's has a great spot in Dana Point with oceans views and a nice patio area. It can feel like a green house in the back room when the sun is coming in through the windows but when the weather is nice it's a great spot. Our servers here have always been very nice and knowledgable about the menus and daily specials. The calamari here is solid and it comes with a tartar sauce as well as marinara. The Ceasar salad was pretty good thought I thought they could've eased up a bit on the cheese. The chicken parmegiana was a hefty portion and the chicken was high quality. My friends were impressed with their pasta dishes and chopped salad as well. The prices were reasonable too even with inflation. It's definitely a spot worth checking out and coming back to.

Was craving Italian and found Stella's on my Google search as we were driving down Crown Valley toward the beach. Never heard of it before and was pleasantly surprised how classy and comfortable it was for an evening dinner. We had a nice corner spot in the patio, jazzy guitarist play, ocean view and sunset outside, and a waiter that looked like Hugh Jackman serving us (coincidentally named Jack . He recommended some great dishes us first timers...definitely do the beautiful meatball appetizer with a nice chianti, pasta and seafood dishes were deliziosos, then top it off with a nice dessert. Most importantly, don't forget the salad...next time Jack! ; ...buon appetito!

Amazing place food is amazing and service is top tier Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5