Best Fusion Restaurants in Dana Point / Monarch Beach

This was our first visit and it exceeded our expectations. We asked to be seated on the patio for dinner. It was a lovely night and very quiet. The staff couldn’t have been nicer from the hostess, waitress, server and manager. We started with the lettuce wraps and spritz cocktail, both outstanding. Our entrees, chicken piccata and salmon, didn’t disappoint. Both moist and very flavorful. We never felt rushed and staff was appropriately attentive. We’ll certainly be returning.

It was our first time to dine at this restaurant and it was an awesome experience! We sat at one of the high tops by the bar, and all the bartenders were attentive, friendly and spot on! Lychee martini is definitely one of the best, garlic noodles and steak on the salt block are must haves!

Every dish was 10/10. Feels like you’re in Hawaii. Excited to go back during weekends for live music!

Definitely coming back here! The staff were very attentive and paid close attention to our preferences. We also loved the speakeasy ambiance, which made the whole experience even more special. The food was amazing, and everything we ordered was high-quality and delicious. Overall, such a great experience! Highly recommend!

Lemon and Thyme restaurant was such a wonderful surprise. It looked good online and was a little hard to find but I'm glad we made it in. It was one of the best meals I can remember having in a long time. The grilled artichoke was incredible. We had a shrimp dish from the appetizer menu that was a perfect blend of spicy and delicious. Our pasta was fresh made, and the sauce was lovely. Don't forget to order the Baklava Cheesecake for dessert. OMG. I will definitely be back.