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Bourbon Steak Orange County is a steakhouse in Laguna Niguel at 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, and carries a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended rating for 2026.
The menu's highlights are finished in front of you, often with sizzling sound effects or hay-scented smoke released from a raised cloche. Forbes praises a staff that shows ownership and pride, with service that is swift, professional and given with a smile. That combination suits client dinners and special occasions.
The bourbon list favors smaller-batch craft bottlings. In the manner of old-school steakhouses, a martini cart pours Nolet's gin and Ketel One vodka martinis tableside. Eight "new school" cocktails include an Asian-inspired Moscow Mule with green chartreuse, green chili vodka, yuzu, shiso and ginger beer. The wine program holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2023). Book an early table to catch the sunset over the ocean.
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