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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
2855 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 55 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
  • 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 Brunch 2025

    US$0.00 - US$79.00 per person

    May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Join us for a special Mother's Day at The Tea House on Los Rios, Saturday, May 10th or Sunday, May 11th to celebrate the special women in your life at one of Orange County's premier restaurants. Reservations fill up quickly, so secure your spot now! Online Reservations are available for our Brunch & Lunch Experience and payment is due day-of. Any add-on gifts will be charged with the credit card on file within 48 hours of ordering. We are also hosting Our Garden Party Experience under our ticketed events; which are pre-paid. Our Brunch menu will be served from 8:30am - 10:15am. $79 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Our Lunch menu will be served from 11:00am - 4:00pm. $99 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Children menus will be available for both experiences.
    Mother's Day Brunch 2025 photo
  • Mother's Day Lunch 2025

    US$0.00 - US$99.00 per person

    May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Join us for a special Mother's Day at The Tea House on Los Rios, Saturday, May 10th or Sunday, May 11th to celebrate the special women in your life at one of Orange County's premier restaurants. Reservations fill up quickly, so secure your spot now! Online Reservations are available for our Brunch & Lunch Experience and payment is due day-of. Any add-on gifts will be charged with the credit card on file within 48 hours of ordering. We are also hosting Our Garden Party Experience under our ticketed events; which are pre-paid. Our Brunch menu will be served from 8:30am - 10:15am. $79 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Our Lunch menu will be served from 11:00am - 4:00pm. $99 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Children menus will be available for both experiences.
    Mother's Day Lunch 2025 photo
  • Mother's Day Garden Party - 9:30AM (Saturday)

    US$0.00 - US$129.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 10, 2025 only
    9:30 a.m.
    Enjoy a delectable brunch buffet in our tranquil Victorian gardens to honor all the wonderful mothers and mother figures in our lives. This experience is pre-paid and non-refundable.
    Mother's Day Garden Party - 9:30AM (Saturday) photo

What 2,855 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 charming and "magical setting" perfect for celebrations. Guests rave about "excellent service" and a delightful "ambiance," with highlights including "amazing tea" and "delicious food." While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall experience is highly recommended for its unique atmosphere and extensive tea selection.

2,855 Reviews
  1. Jim VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely afternoon. Everything was wonderful. The tea, the scones, the clotted cream and raspberry preserves, the salad and sandwiches and the dessert. The service was impeccable. Just the right amount of checking on us and leaving us to our enjoyment of the high tea experience. Everyone was very helpful and happy. Love this place and will be back.

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  2. Cheryl VIP

    Orange County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Lovely and so yummy! Thank you!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience always. Amazing service and best server. Thank you, Autumn!

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  4. Beth

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always nice to go to this tea house. However, the bread on the sandwiches was dry, possibly due to the warm weather but was a disappointment. Also missing the sandwiches not being served on a high tea tier stand. Sandwiches served on a plate instead.

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  5. Judy VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing customer service. Our server was warm, friendly, informative and kind. I had left notes with open table to get a 4 top and noted it was our anniversary. They gave us the bigger table, despite being a party of 2, and our server wished us happy anniversary at the beginning and was so wonderful with wishing us well when we left. Staff greets you warmly and are great about asking if you prefer an inside or outside table. Great experience overall!

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an excellent experience with our staff for a team building meeting. They all enjoyed it, even the guys on the team:). We will definitely return.

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  7. Jeannine

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been eating at the tea house for years. It’s always been pretty good food. But this time it was exceptional! A nice balance of flavors, and you could taste the freshness of the ingredients. It was very good today:

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was attentive. The food was phenomenal!

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  9. Aestocia

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing afternoon having tea with family. Always have plenty of food on the high tea menu. Large selection of teas!

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  10. Modernfoodie

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Los Rios tea house never disappoints, from the food to the service , this time around we were a little disappointed with our waitress , she seemed bothered every-time we asked her for something, other than her service, the food was great and so was the ambience.

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FAQs

The Tea House on Los Rios is rated 4.8 stars by 2855 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 55 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
  • 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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