Papa Murphy's Take n' Bake Pizza is located on Del Obispo Street in Dana Point. The service staff is helpful and fast; the store is clean and well maintained.
Mario's by The Sea specializes in Southern Italian cuisine. It has been a local fixture since 1989. Specialties include seafood pescatori, linguine with clams and mostacolli a la vodka with chicken.
Beach Cities Pizza II is in a convenient location, placed right on the PCH. The pizza has a homemade taste with a wonderful thin crust. The toppings are varied and fresh. You will receive a basket of free homemade pizza dough bread sticks and ranch dressing for dipping while you look over the menu. The restaurant is clean, well-organized and the staff is very friendly. The operation is low key and casual. There's usually a sports game on the one and only vintage TV.
Kokomo's Pizza & Restaurant is located in Dana Point on Del Obispo Street, next to the Circle K. The owner and operator makes the pizza, and it is great. This newly remodeled family-style restaurant highlights a full breakfast menu, grilled sandwiches, burgers and great pizza, made to order. The pizza is available all day, and phone orders are guaranteed fast delivery. The service is fast and the parking is free.
Luciana's is an Italian restaurant located on the historic Pacific Coast Highway. It serves handmade pastas, northern Italian red sauces and other signature pasta favorites. The décor is warm and romantic. The Luhans (the family that owns and operates Luciana's) have created a tasty recipe for success that will continue for generations to come. The restaurant is charming, there is parking on the street and in the lot and the service is wonderful.
Smokey's House of BBQ is in the Monarch Shopping Plaza. Everything is made to order to ensure freshness. The thinly sliced meat is cooked on a flat grill, and nearly everything is barbecued. The menu features barbecued chicken, barbecued beef with teriyaki, barbecued pork, beef short ribs, barbecued beef ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, catfish fingers, hot wings and more. Meals come with your choice of sides. The servings are large, the staff is fast and friendly, and the parking is free -- who could ask for more at your neighborhood barbecue joint.