Celebrated table

Bourbon Steak Orange County

A Forbes Travel Guide Recommended steakhouse at Monarch Beach Resort, with tableside theater, a deep bourbon list and Pacific sunsets.

The story

Bourbon Steak Orange County, Laguna Niguel | Steakhouse with Ocean Views

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.

Tableside theater

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.

Bourbon, martinis and the view

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.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
Recommended
2023
Wine Spectator
Best of Award of Excellence
Best of Award of Excellence

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Forbes Travel Guide 2026 — Recommended
Wine Spectator 2023 — Best of Award of Excellence
Cuisines Steakhouse
Services Bar, Dinner, Fine Dining, Gluten-Free, Kids friendly, Outdoor Seating, Parking, Private Room, Takeaway, Valet Parking, Vegetarian

History

On the record

2026
Forbes Travel Guide — Recommended

The staff — no matter the position — exudes a sense of ownership and pride. This is reflected in the high caliber of swift, professional service performed with a smile.The menu’s highlights are served tableside, usually with a dash of theatrical flair, such as sizzling sound effects or hay-scented smoke wafting from a raised cloche. For this reason, Bourbon Steak Orange County is an excellent choice for entertaining clients or celebrating a special occasion with a loved one.True to the Dana Point restaurant’s name, the bourbon whiskey selection is impressive, especially if you enjoy smaller-batch craft varieties. As an ode to old-school steakhouses, the eatery is rolling out a martini cart service this summer featuring Nolet’s gin and Ketel One vodka martinis made tableside.If you’re feeling adventurous, opt for a “new school” version of a classic cocktail — there are eight from which to choose. For example, if you like Moscow Mules, you’ll probably enjoy the Orange County restaurant’s Asian-inspired riff using green chartreuse, green chili vodka, yuzu juice, shiso and ginger beer.The views of the ocean are a spectacular accompaniment to the well-executed dining experience. Dine early to catch the sunset.

Location

Find us

1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, California 92629
Laguna Niguel, United States of America
949-234-3200
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