Sundried Tomato Bistro — Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano

We were excited for a delicious Mother's Day brunch, but unfortunately, it fell short. The biggest letdown was the cold food. With the exception of the carving station for tri-tip and the omelet station, most of the buffet items were cold. We had to inform the staff (which took awhile) our waitress came to our table 3 times upon being flagged to do so twice), and while they attempted to heat things up, it wasn't very effective until fresh food arrived.

Considering the $60 price tag per person, the overall experience was underwhelming. Coffee wasn't even included, and each additional drink cost a staggering $17. The saving graces were the dessert and soup selections, which were actually quite good. However, that wasn't enough to justify the high price, especially since the main courses were unappetizing due to the temperature. The reason you get 3 stars for atmosphere is the girl singing. You were a shuffleed into areas downstairs of the steps with no atmosphere messy tablecloths. Not at all the setting I was looking for or expected.

Spending time with my daughter was the highlight, even though the meal itself wasn't our favorite. The place felt a bit commercial, so it's not somewhere we'll be...

We drove North for dinner from San Diego! Totally worth the miles! For our party of 10, there will definitely be a second visit to Sun-dried and Alex, our excellent server, gets our appreciation for providing outstanding service! He was tireless in making sure our waters were full and warms breads were plentiful! Chefs, bus servers, and other dinner service workers helped to make our first visit joyful!

Always have reservations! Our party drive one hour to have a magnificent dinner. We came during happy hour so I ordered cranberry vodka-never had it until this evening! Delicious!

For appetizers, we ordered eggrolls that were cut up in coins. I ordered the signature salad and soup! Yummy!

My experience was uplifting and joyful! It was my birthday and the two person team who served my brownie and ice cream with candle one top has beautiful voices! We ordered 3 more desserts: cheesecake, cambriole, chocolate yumminess!

So happy they had wheelchair access, too, since I sat in my chariot the whole time me and wheeling me in and out the restaurant was easier than I expected!

Also, the other patrons were friendly, too! San Juan Capistrano! ...

A Culinary Gem in the City! Last night's dinner at sun dried tomato was a delightful experience! From the moment we stepped in, the warm ambiance and friendly staff made us feel right at home. The menu was a perfect blend of classic dishes and innovative creations.

The appetizer, chicken spring rolls, was a revelation - perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. For the main course, rack of lamb, each bite was a burst of flavors that tantalized our taste buds. The ingredients were fresh, and the presentation was impeccable.

Moreover, the wine selection complemented our meal beautifully. The giesen New Zealand Sauv blanc, was a standout and came highly recommended by our knowledgeable server Bailey who’s assistant throughout the meal was outstanding.

To top it all off, the dessert, toffee cake, was a sweet end to a perfect evening. It was clear that Sun dried tomato pays attention to every detail, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

We left sun dried tomato already planning our next visit. It's not just a meal; it's a culinary journey that I highly recommend to all food lovers out...