Restaurant Guide

By Stacie N. Galang 34700 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 105, Capistrano Beach, 714.308.2418 Most popular item: Braised lamb shank Best known for: 18 oz. center-cut…

By Stacie N. Galang 1001 S. El Camino Real, Suite A, San Clemente, 949.218.6976, www.zebrahousecoffee.com Most popular item: Coffee Best known for: Mango basil smoothie…

By Andrea Swayne 32341-G Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano www.facebook.com/newstartnutrition, 949.463.6549 Most popular item: Wild berry and peanut butter cup smoothies Best known for: Choice…

By Jonathan Volzke 3416 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point 949.496.1401 BEST KNOWN FOR: 99-cent Taco Tuesday MOST POPULAR ITEM: Burritos Aurora’s Taqueria has a touch…

By Krysta Worthen 17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, 949.234.1679, www.stellasitalian.com Best Known For: Seafood, happy hour Most Popular Item: Chilean sea bass This isn’t…

By Krysta Worthen 31105 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite C7, San Juan Capistrano, 949.218.3311 BEST KNOWN FOR: High quality food MOST POPULAR ITEM: Salmon salad Bistro…

By Krysta Worthen 979 Avenida Pico, Suite F, San Clemente, 949.369.4611, www.daphnesgreekcafe.com Best Known For: Gyros pita sandwich Most Popular Item: Rustic Greek flatbread pizza…

By Cory Saul 24502 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.218.2731, www.theshwack.com BEST KNOWN FOR: Inexpensive beach fare MOST POPULAR ITEM: Shwack Burger Open now for just…

By Cory Saul 24831 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.276.7799, www.yiscafe.com BEST KNOWN FOR: Family-style Asian fare MOST POPULAR ITEM: Orange zest chicken Moving up the…

By Krysta Worthen 32118 Paseo Adelanto #4A, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.3354 Best known for: Fresh sandwiches Most Popular item: Classic turkey sandwich Billy’s Premium Deli…

By Cory Saul 1021 Avenida Pico, Suite A, San Clemente, 949.369.1819, www.thaipalacesc.com Best known for: From-scratch Thai family recipes Most Popular item: Chicken Pad Thai…