Bourbon Steak

For a premium Dana Point steakhouse spend, Bourbon Steak is best understood through the basics: modern coastal American steakhouse cooking, a smart casual dress code, dinner service Wednesday through Sunday, a price of $140 per person. It is a splurge choice for diners who want a steakhouse dinner rather than a casual, quick meal.

The value case depends on whether the table is looking for Bourbon Steak’s specific signatures. Highlights include Michael Mina’s Maine Lobster Pot Pie, the World of Wagyu steak tasting, Mary’s Whole Fried Chicken with Black Truffle Mac & Cheese, Soy Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, the Snake River Farms American Wagyu Tomahawk.

The steakhouse format works better for splurge dinners than quick meals

The kitchen’s lane is modern coastal American steakhouse cooking. That makes Bourbon Steak a better fit for a planned dinner than for diners simply looking for a low-commitment stop in Dana Point.

Order with a plan rather than treating it like a generic steakhouse. First-timers should look closely at Michael Mina’s Maine Lobster Pot Pie, Soy Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, the World of Wagyu steak tasting, the Snake River Farms American Wagyu Tomahawk. Mary’s Whole Fried Chicken with Black Truffle Mac & Cheese is another signature for diners who want something beyond a standard steak order.

Bourbon Steak also has Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence recognition for 2026. That is a useful signal for diners who care about wine recognition, though the clearest reason to choose the restaurant remains the modern coastal American steakhouse experience at a premium price point.

Group plans should be built around the dinner basics

For groups, Bourbon Steak’s appeal is the same core proposition: a premium Dana Point steakhouse dinner with recognizable signature dishes and a smart casual standard.

The restaurant’s dinner hours are limited to Wednesday through Sunday evenings: Wednesday and Thursday from 5–8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–9 PM, Sunday from 5–8:30 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Dress smart casual, plan the meal as dinner rather than a lunch stop. At $140 per person, Bourbon Steak is best matched to occasions where the table wants the full steakhouse experience.

Who should choose it, who should skip it

Choose Bourbon Steak if you want a modern coastal American steakhouse in Dana Point, are comfortable with a $140 per person price point, are interested in signatures like the World of Wagyu steak tasting, Maine Lobster Pot Pie, Chilean sea bass, fried chicken with black truffle mac and cheese, or an American Wagyu tomahawk. Skip it if you need lunch, Monday or Tuesday service, or a more casual Dana Point dinner.