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Flower covered entrance, The Tea House on Los Rios - The Tea House on Los Rios, San Juan Capistrano, CA

The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8
4.8
2822 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch and Lunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 443-3914
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Tea House on Los Rios, is proud to offer catering for celebrations of all sizes. Add a touch of elegance to your next corporate event, bridal shower, luncheon, birthday, baby shower, or holiday party! Contact: catering@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, as well as wedding receptions, The Tea House on Los Rios is here to make your event a success. Please contact us to discuss details and specifics of your special day. Contact: events@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Neighbourhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross Street
    Del Obispo and Los Rios
  • Parking details
    While we do have a very small private lot, it is reserved for handicap and drop off/pick up spaces only. The best place to park is the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and Parking Structure. This will also provide you an opportunity to view the grounds on your way to The Tea House!
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot, serviced by both Amtrak and Metrolink
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Lunch 2024

    US$89.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a special Mother's Day Lunch at The Tea House on Los Rios, Saturday May 11th or Sunday, May 12th to celebrate Mom at one of Orange County's most premier restaurants. Reservations fill up quickly. Please take a look at our exclusive menu. Our Breakfast menu will be served from 8:45am - 9:45am. $69 per person (not including tax or 20% gratuity). Our Lunch menu will be served from 11:00am - 3:00pm. $89 per person (not including tax or 20% gratuity). Children menu will also be available for both experiences. **Due to Popular demand - we have added our Garden Party Experience in our Victorian Lawn! The menu is available on our website. Reservations for our Garden Experience can be made by calling us at 949-443-3914***
    Mother's Day Lunch 2024 photo

What 2,822 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tea House on Los Rios offers a "magical" tea experience with an "impressive selection" of teas and a charming historic setting. Guests praise the attentive service, especially from servers like Ivy and Emma, who enhance the visit with their warmth and expertise. The scones are "phenomenal," and the ambiance is "lovely and welcoming." While some guests note the high price and occasional slow service, the overall experience is highly recommended for special occasions and delightful afternoons.

2,822 Reviews
  1. Diana

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend the Tea House for special occasions. It is an authentic tea cottage setting. Probably not for the guys. It is quite pricey but not so much compared to teas at the big hotels like the Ritz Carlton. The only criticism is we sat near a speaker that was playing super loud music. We asked them to turn down the music because we couldn't hear one another speak at our table. They said hey couldn't. We were celebrating 3 birthdays with friendships of 50 years, and they made our experience delightful.

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  2. Samah

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. We loved celebrating our anniversary there

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  3. Elham

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always pleasant time at Tea house. Everything is always great. I wish we could share the tea pot because it’s wasting to have a pot of tea for everyone. Overall it’s my favorite place to hangout with family and friends

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  4. Andy

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are not many places we choose to come back to over and over again. The Tea House is one of them. The selection of teas are vast and delicious. My wife and I had salmon and burrata salad. Exceptional. But the highlight of it all? Our server Morgan. Her kindness, knowledge of the menu, attention to detail, and overall joy and warmth are truly unmatched. We are already looking forward to our next reservation.

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  5. ellen

    VIP

    Orange County

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience always. Setting is charming no matter where you are sitting. Huge menu not just tea service. Lots of food choices Service is excellent. Relaxing way to spend a few hours

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  6. Kim

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time and would absolutely return! The ambience was fabulous and the service was outstanding. While we waited a bit for food it didn’t bother us too much because they ambience was so lovely.

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  7. Nicole

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely tablescapes and the entire restaurant is adorable with little antique gems scattered throughout. Love sitting out on the porch, especially on a beautiful day. Gluten free options on the experiences were a huge plus.

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  8. Anna

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BEST experience. Magical. Delicious. Excellent service. Perfect

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  9. Sandy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The tea sandwiches were tasteless and the bread was dry. The fruit cup did not look or taste fresh! The scones however were very good. Overall the food was very disappointing for the price!

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  10. Lori

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my first time there and food quality was less than expected but our server Shana was very helpful explaining the tea process and very friendly and kind.

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FAQs

The Tea House on Los Rios is rated 4.8 stars by 2822 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 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Tea House on Los Rios

31731 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Del Obispo and Los Rios
  • Neighbourhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch and Lunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–4:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    While we do have a very small private lot, it is reserved for handicap and drop off/pick up spaces only. The best place to park is the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot and Parking Structure. This will also provide you an opportunity to view the grounds on your way to The Tea House!
  • Public transit
    Walking distance to the San Juan Capistrano Train Depot, serviced by both Amtrak and Metrolink
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 443-3914
  • Catering
    The Tea House on Los Rios, is proud to offer catering for celebrations of all sizes. Add a touch of elegance to your next corporate event, bridal shower, luncheon, birthday, baby shower, or holiday party! Contact: catering@theteahouseonlosrios.com
  • Private party facilities
    Specializing in birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, as well as wedding receptions, The Tea House on Los Rios is here to make your event a success. Please contact us to discuss details and specifics of your special day. Contact: events@theteahouseonlosrios.com
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