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Domenico's on the Lake Entrance - Domenico's on the Lake, Mission Viejo, CA

Domenico's on the Lake

4.8
4.8
1169 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Orange County's newest upscale dining experience is now open on Lake Mission Viejo! Well known for our iconic location in Long Beach, Domenico’s was one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California and is famous for our legendary pizzas and amazing Italian and American inspired dishes. Domenico's on the Lake is an upscale take on our original location featuring new steak and seafood entrees, while still featuring the original recipes that have made us an institution in Southern California.

NOTE: OUR LAKESIDE PATIO HAS LIMITED SEATING AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BECAUSE THE DEMAND OFTEN EXCEEDS AVAILABILITY. PATIO SEATING REQUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO A WAIT.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 446-9205
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.
  • Neighbourhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled on the picturesque Lake Mission Viejo, Domenico's offers "great food and great service" in a charming outdoor setting. Known for its attentive staff and a diverse menu that includes a "delicious" burrata bruschetta and outstanding tiramisu, it's a local gem perfect for brunch or dinner.

1,169 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding. This is an old school restaurant that takes pride in its quality of food and the attention to the customer. This is one of our favorite restaurants and we try to visit them 4 to 6 times a month. This restaurant is a gem in Mission Viejo.

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  2. mike

    Orange County

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large shrimp scampi excellent. Caesar salad needs improvement. Eggplant parm breaded wouldn’t get again. Chocolate cake excellent

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  3. MARATHONANN

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is awesome and the food delicious. We really enjoyed our evening.

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  4. Donna

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, frequent place to dine with friends and family

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  5. Bonny

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. My first time there. We sat outside. View was beautiful and heaters were perfect. Service and food were outstanding.

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  6. Steen

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food and wonderful team. Tamara runs a rest store

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  7. Teresa

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy dinner outside on the patio ~ service is superb, food is consistently savory.

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  8. Greg

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter (John) did a great job! Supurb service !

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  9. George

    Orange County

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried this restaurant based on a recommendation from an acquaintance, and it far exceeded our expectations. from the moment we walked through the front door we were amazed at the warm and friendly greeting and Help in finding the best table for our desires. The service only got better from there! My wife had the lobster spaghettini entrée and I had chicken piccata. Both were outstanding, we asked for a few extra anchovies on our Caesar salad, and then we’re blown away by the heap of anchovies they provided us. We told our wonderful waitress, Mikayla that we loved anchovies. She definitely delivered! this is going to be one of our new regular choices for where to go when we want to eat out. 

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service for group of 10. Everyone loved their dishes.

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FAQs

Domenico's on the Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 446-9205.

Domenico's on the Lake is rated 4.8 stars by 1169 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Domenico's on the Lake

27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 446-9205
  • Catering
    For information about Domenico's catering and party-sized menu options, call the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Domenico's on the Lake has a private dining room which can accommodate 55 guests, with windows overlooking beautiful Lake Mission Viejo. The room is available for large parties. Please call the restaurant to learn more about our private dining room.
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