Monday, August 31, 2026

The Best Places to Eat in Dana Point, by the Record

The best places to eat in Dana Point, by the professional record: AAA, Forbes Travel Guide, and 50 Top Pizza have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Raya comes out on top.

Truly Pizza and Bourbon Steak hold the next two places. Forbes Travel Guide shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with 50 Top Pizza next.

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  1. Rank 2. Truly Pizza

    American Artisan Pizza

    An all-outdoor pizza shop spread across terraced levels in Dana Point, with citrus trees close enough to brush your shoulder and a window cut into the kitchen so you can watch the wood-fired ovens do their thing. Two styles of pizza, round and square, both with serious crust credentials, plus salads and sandwiches for anyone dragged here involuntarily. It landed at number four on 50 Top Pizza USA, which is a fairly loud argument made quietly.



  2. Rank 4. Kahani

    Modern Indian


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