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Stella's, Dana Point, CA

Stella's

4.6
4.6
1296 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Stella's is the embodiment of serious Italian cuisine - original recipes and techniques alongside the freshest organic products, housemade cheeses, and carefully selected Italian flavors. Stella's is the perfect place for friends and family to gather - be it at the bar with a chilled martini, an appetizer in the lounge, or dining alfresco while tasting your way through the wine list and menu. Whatever your pleasure or mood, Stella's can make it happen!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour in Lounge Mon, Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 234-1679
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Stella's provides full off-site catering for any event. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio is available for private parties for lunch and dinner. A minimum number is required for a completely private affair depending on the day and time. The patio offers an ideal setting for Saturday and Sunday afternoon affairs as the restaurant is closed and the ocean views are spectacular. Please call for more information.
  • Neighbourhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross Street
    PCH & Crown Valley Parkway
  • Parking details
    We are in the shopping center and there is parking in front, on the South Side, and in the back of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    We feature a live saxophonist Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stella's delights with its "excellent food and service," highlighted by attentive staff like Ivan and Gage. Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance" with live saxophone music adding a special touch. Favorites include the eggplant parm, cioppino, and "delicious" desserts. Stellar views and cozy settings make it a "neighborhood gem."

1,296 Reviews
  1. Victoria VIP

    Orange County35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Only rated ambiance good as we were seated right next to the door (noisy n chilly). Asked to move to main dining, but was told they were full. I booked one month out. You will want to request main dining or else you may be seated in bar area. Food was good and our server was excellent.

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  2. michael VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stella is one of my favorite restaurants and it also works great as a meeting place for lunch business meetings 

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  3. Donna VIP

    Seattle9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Where we were seated it was really cold in the patio area -, but the real issue is food just was not very good all of our entrees ! We love everything about the restaurant but the management really needs to work on the food with their chef, I really believe that’s all it would take !

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  4. Tish VIP

    Baja California16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stella’s is one my favorite spots for a romantic dinner. The service is amazing. The food is so delicious every meal I had is incredible and the dessert is great. I love the ambiance fireplace and live music. Everyone is so nice there. I love Stella’s the wine list is great as well.

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  5. Julie VIP

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a Lovley valentines dinner. Great service beautiful ambiance. Ask for the booth opposite the bar. Great service and food. Pasta with mushrooms was amazing and the sea bass was cooked to perfection. Well thought out wine list.

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  6. michael VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to dinner for Valentine’s Day evening the service the food everything was amazing as always this is definitely always a favor and always something I can count on been going here for years again. It’s always consistent always great not like some of the newer restaurants in the area that are Italian that seem to have ups and downs. This place is one of the best !!!!!!

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  7. Christina

    New Orleans16 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I usually like Stella’s but this time I was disappointed. The food wasn’t as good as I remembered. Service was excellent.

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  8. Lisa VIP

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing . I used the bathroom for the 1st time and both the men’s and women’s were disgustingly smelly.

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  9. James

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    A great restaurant with good ambiance. The only downside was we were placed at a table where there was a gap in the window, which sent outside cold air at us throughout the dinner.

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  10. Pete

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything they say about this place is true. Classy, great food, polished service. A must order is the brick oven lasagna made with three meats (pork, veal and beef) and covered with red sauce on one half and white on the other. Pizzas and garlic bread are another plus. It was our first visit. We will return.

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FAQs

Stella's does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stella's is rated 4.6 stars by 1296 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Stella's

17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    PCH & Crown Valley Parkway
  • Neighbourhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour in Lounge Mon, Sun 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 2:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We are in the shopping center and there is parking in front, on the South Side, and in the back of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We feature a live saxophonist Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 234-1679
  • Catering
    Stella's provides full off-site catering for any event. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio is available for private parties for lunch and dinner. A minimum number is required for a completely private affair depending on the day and time. The patio offers an ideal setting for Saturday and Sunday afternoon affairs as the restaurant is closed and the ocean views are spectacular. Please call for more information.
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