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Join us for dinner, daily happy hour and Sunday brunch on Lake Mission Viejo. Experience our amazing appetizers, salads, pasta, pizzas, steaks, seafood, and desserts and see why we’re voted as one of the best restaurants in SoCal. Our sister location in Long Beach was one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California and is famous for our legendary pizzas and amazing Italian and American inspired dishes. We strive to maintain the original recipes that have made us an institution among the locals while often introducing new favorites.
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Address: 27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone: (949) 446-9205
Website: https://domenicosrestaurant.com/
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Domenico’s on the Lake
Domenico’s on the Lake is located on Lake Mission Viejo at the Vista Del Lago shopping center and features steak, seafood, pasta and pizza entrees.
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Sami’s Flowers
Food is always amazing, we ordered lobster spaghetti, the pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauces were rich and well-balanced, and the presentation was beautiful.
We also ordered lamb chops which was amazing as well
Can not wait to go back & try more dishes.
… moreWe also ordered lamb chops which was amazing as well
Can not wait to go back & try more dishes.
Velvet Serpent
Our recent visit to Domenico’s on the Lake was a tale of two halves. The atmosphere and service were absolutely excellent. Our waiter was incredibly helpful and responsive, and both the beautiful view from the outdoor dining area and the pleasant interior truly set a high bar.
However, the food was good, but definitely didn’t live up to expectations. Most notably, the prices felt way overblown for the quality. We found many dishes to be over-salted, and the sauces were surprisingly bland. For example, the balsamic glaze on the bruschetta had a faint, almost flavorless taste reminiscent of grape jelly, and the salad dressing was so salty it was inedible. We genuinely wanted to fall in love with Domenico’s on the Lake, but unfortunately, the culinary experience just didn’t align with the wonderful ambiance and service we received.
… moreHowever, the food was good, but definitely didn’t live up to expectations. Most notably, the prices felt way overblown for the quality. We found many dishes to be over-salted, and the sauces were surprisingly bland. For example, the balsamic glaze on the bruschetta had a faint, almost flavorless taste reminiscent of grape jelly, and the salad dressing was so salty it was inedible. We genuinely wanted to fall in love with Domenico’s on the Lake, but unfortunately, the culinary experience just didn’t align with the wonderful ambiance and service we received.
alvin park
I took a friend out for dinner at this Italian restaurant expecting a great experience, but unfortunately it fell short in several ways.
We ordered the filet mignon well done and the lamb ribs medium rare. Instead, both dishes came out rare. We sent the lamb ribs back to be corrected, and I ended up eating the filet mignon at medium rather than sending it back again. While mistakes in the kitchen can happen, attention to requested temperatures is basic, especially for premium cuts of meat.
What truly disappointed me, however, was what happened at the end of the meal. When it was time to pay, the waiter loudly stated that my card had been declined, claiming he tried swiping, tapping, and inserting the chip multiple times and that it kept returning declined. This was said in front of my friend and nearby diners, which was unnecessarily embarrassing.
I calmly handed him a different card and asked him to charge that one instead. That transaction went through immediately without issue. After leaving, I called my bank regarding the first card, and they confirmed there had been no attempted transaction at all and that my card was in good standing with no problems.
It’s very concerning that the waiter stated my card was declined when, according to my bank, no attempt was ever made. Whether this was carelessness or something else, it created an uncomfortable and avoidable scene that overshadowed the entire evening.
Between the incorrect food temperatures and the payment incident, the experience was disappointing. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, as honesty and professionalism at checkout are just as important as the quality of the food.
… moreWe ordered the filet mignon well done and the lamb ribs medium rare. Instead, both dishes came out rare. We sent the lamb ribs back to be corrected, and I ended up eating the filet mignon at medium rather than sending it back again. While mistakes in the kitchen can happen, attention to requested temperatures is basic, especially for premium cuts of meat.
What truly disappointed me, however, was what happened at the end of the meal. When it was time to pay, the waiter loudly stated that my card had been declined, claiming he tried swiping, tapping, and inserting the chip multiple times and that it kept returning declined. This was said in front of my friend and nearby diners, which was unnecessarily embarrassing.
I calmly handed him a different card and asked him to charge that one instead. That transaction went through immediately without issue. After leaving, I called my bank regarding the first card, and they confirmed there had been no attempted transaction at all and that my card was in good standing with no problems.
It’s very concerning that the waiter stated my card was declined when, according to my bank, no attempt was ever made. Whether this was carelessness or something else, it created an uncomfortable and avoidable scene that overshadowed the entire evening.
Between the incorrect food temperatures and the payment incident, the experience was disappointing. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, as honesty and professionalism at checkout are just as important as the quality of the food.
roostahktchn M
It was a disappointment after all the noises heard about this restaurant.
1. The ground pepperoni pizza was salty and dry. The crust was more like a flatbread than “pizza” itself. It didn’t have a puffy rim crust, sort of flat across the pie. However, it was crispy and didn’t feel doughy. $27.
2. The build your own pizza was better because of toppings we picked out. The meatballs were so average, dried texture, not much flavors. Again, It was like a flatbread. $36 for medium size, Domino’s pizza would taste better for less.
3. Lasagna was salty and not much flavors.
4. Shortribs with lemon Risotto was so so. The shortribs was tender and got a good flavor but was on the edge of being salty. The lemon Risotto was kinda mushy and seemed not lemony at all, off flavored, more like saffron Risotto…
5. Chicken Parmesan: i didnt get to taste but my husband tasted it and said the melted cheese was pretty salty.
6. Jumbo prawns scampi: didn’t taste it.
7. Cream chicken basil was the best of the bunch. Thanks God it was not salty. Not much chicken pieces and they were small.
8. The butter cake was good.
The service was spotty. The waiter was attentive in the first 1/3 and kinda slow after that, 2 hrs lunch…
I was on my way to the restroom so passing by the bar, said Good Morning to the lady behind it, she looked up and didn’t even acknowledge my greeting…
So 7 of us, just water all around with 2 coffee, our bill was $260 for so average at best food. Not come back or recommend for sure.
… more1. The ground pepperoni pizza was salty and dry. The crust was more like a flatbread than “pizza” itself. It didn’t have a puffy rim crust, sort of flat across the pie. However, it was crispy and didn’t feel doughy. $27.
2. The build your own pizza was better because of toppings we picked out. The meatballs were so average, dried texture, not much flavors. Again, It was like a flatbread. $36 for medium size, Domino’s pizza would taste better for less.
3. Lasagna was salty and not much flavors.
4. Shortribs with lemon Risotto was so so. The shortribs was tender and got a good flavor but was on the edge of being salty. The lemon Risotto was kinda mushy and seemed not lemony at all, off flavored, more like saffron Risotto…
5. Chicken Parmesan: i didnt get to taste but my husband tasted it and said the melted cheese was pretty salty.
6. Jumbo prawns scampi: didn’t taste it.
7. Cream chicken basil was the best of the bunch. Thanks God it was not salty. Not much chicken pieces and they were small.
8. The butter cake was good.
The service was spotty. The waiter was attentive in the first 1/3 and kinda slow after that, 2 hrs lunch…
I was on my way to the restroom so passing by the bar, said Good Morning to the lady behind it, she looked up and didn’t even acknowledge my greeting…
So 7 of us, just water all around with 2 coffee, our bill was $260 for so average at best food. Not come back or recommend for sure.
McKayla
Stopped in for the first time for a Valentine’s dinner. Food was mid at best. Our server had plenty of recommendations and was friendly. However, the food just fell short. I do recommend the tomato cream gnocchi. While I do believe mine was not fully cooked, the flavor was nice. We ordered the New York strip and that was a grave mistake. Ordered medium rare but came out tough and chewy. The steak’s only flavor was char. We won’t be back.
… moreChanelle D
Italian restaurant with an outdoor patio at the front and at the back overlooking the lake. Is it really a lake or a manmade pond? Great selection of familiar Italian food including calamari (lol) for appetizers. The white clams linguine was less creamy than I would have liked but its probably better with light broth instead (less calories). You get a choice of white or red sauce. I was pleased with the portions served. I felt like I got the value for the meal. The beverages were reasonably price and their servings were sufficient. Some restaurants are really skimpy with their alcoholic servings but these guys are not. The atmosphere was a little dark (not much lighting) and with the humidity, the furniture was a little sticky. It gets a little loud in the restaurant and the parking is challenging on the weekends. So, plan ahead.
… moreMike Barker
Breathtaking lake views meet world-class flavors here! The Dom Burger was stellar—juicy, seasoned perfectly, and served on a fresh bun. Despite the prime location, service was incredibly fast and attentive. A rare 10/10 dining experience. Highly recommend!
… moreTodd
I usually don’t like restaurants on the hill by the lake or in a mall, because the quality of the food tends to suffer. Except here Brando, our server recommended the Scampi, and I could honestly say it was one of the best Scampi I’ve ever had. The Salmon Ratatouille was awesome also. Michael the manager came by and checked on us, Tamara served a complimentary tiramisu for my Father in law birthday. Overall I was an awesome experience I highly recommend and the view was excellent.
… moreLisa Eisert
Very disappointing experience!
Our total bill was $133.16. We paid with two gift cards ($65 each), leaving a remaining balance of $3.16. We tipped $12, so the total amount that should have been charged was $15.16.
When we later checked our bank statement, we saw that $75.16 had been charged instead. We immediately went back to the restaurant. The server apologized and said she “couldn’t read it” and thought the tip was a 7 instead of a 1.
I’m sorry, but it’s hard to believe anyone would honestly think we left a $72 tip on a $133 bill. That simply doesn’t make sense.
The issue was corrected, but now we have to wait up to 72 hours to get our money back, which is extremely frustrating. This should never have happened in the first place. Always check your receipts and bank statements carefully if you dine here.
… moreOur total bill was $133.16. We paid with two gift cards ($65 each), leaving a remaining balance of $3.16. We tipped $12, so the total amount that should have been charged was $15.16.
When we later checked our bank statement, we saw that $75.16 had been charged instead. We immediately went back to the restaurant. The server apologized and said she “couldn’t read it” and thought the tip was a 7 instead of a 1.
I’m sorry, but it’s hard to believe anyone would honestly think we left a $72 tip on a $133 bill. That simply doesn’t make sense.
The issue was corrected, but now we have to wait up to 72 hours to get our money back, which is extremely frustrating. This should never have happened in the first place. Always check your receipts and bank statements carefully if you dine here.
Gabe
Great experience. The owner was visiting tables and was very attentive. Our waiter was also attentive and we got a free dessert which was delicious.
We’ll definitely be back.
… moreWe’ll definitely be back.