Ruby's Shake Shack has been around since the 1940's. It is a little hidden from the road, but the crowd of vehicles parked in front makes it easily visible. As the name implies, the shack is about milkshakes, and it's originally famous for the date shake, which is so thick it makes a straw practically useless. The best part of the Shake Shack, though, is their outdoor benches. Although rustic, these benches on the bluff top of a secluded area provide the best spot for sunset watching.
Koffee Klatch is easy to miss along Pacific Coast Highway, a chair-filled hallway and small interior space hidden in plain sight. Perfect for a casual get-together, Koffee Klatch's beautiful seating areas are split between a verdant hallway with understated wrought iron tables and a cozy bohemian interior with plush leather couches. A substantial selection of breakfast and lunch items are available on menu in the inevitable event that you linger here much longer than you assumed. A favorite location among Laguna locals, especially the LGBT scene, Koffee Klatch hosts eclectic characters and even more unique conversation.
Dale's Diner is a throwback to the 50s with a themed decor and music to match. The diner serves traditional meals that include breakfast specials, toast, waffles, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos, and desserts. Their breakfast, Frisco sandwich, burgers, and soups are recommended. The service is friendly and always with a smile and the prices are more than reasonable making this place very popular with the locals as well as tourists to the city.
In operation since 1996, California Grill has garnered accolades for its great food and wines. The restaurant serves up a variety of traditional Californian dishes that are popular with both locals and tourists alike. Chicken Tacos, Smoky Mountain High Sandwich and San Franciscan Soup are just few of the featured items on the menu. Besides the grilled American delicacies, the restaurant also has a great menu of wines as well as a separate food menu for the kids. If you are looking for a good old American meal in laid-back environs, then California Grill is the place to be.
Located in the posh enclave of Dana Point, The Shwack Beach Grill bucks all pretentiousness and gets down to business with good, old-fashioned burgers and surf-side snacks. In adherence to surf culture, the menu features two simple options, 'Breki' which includes almost everything for the most important meal of the day, and 'Core' for a meal after 11am. Burgers, sandwiches, tacos and even items for the 'groms' (little ones) make this spot one of the best in Dana Point, especially after coming home from the beach.
H2O Poke & Grill is a fast food restaurant located in The Market Place that serves delicious grill items and Hawaiian Poke. The portion servings are good in size and the service is prompt here. You can create your own poke bowls here for a reasonable rate. The diner is cozy and has a welcoming atmosphere. The decor is filled with earthly elements like white marble table tops, light brown walls, steel chairs, a massive blackboard and wooden back rests. The staff here are quite friendly and accommodating.