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Sarducci's Capistrano Depot

26701 Verdugo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3146
949-493-9593
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Cuisines: American, Italian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Fort Worth, TX
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181 reviews 181 reviews
105 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We were here in late August and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Kind of hot in the outside seating area, but great ambiance...a real party! Food was excellent, service grand, and waitstaff were all great! Menu is full of great offerings, from seafood to sandwiches.

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Apple Valley, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

A great place for a business lunch or take the kids! the patio is a great place to eat and watch the trains go by. If you don't like outside seating, they have a great dining room inside and you can see the trains throught the windows. Or you can sit in the cozy little room with a fireplace! My... More

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Newport Beach, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I like to sit on Sarducci's patio and enjoy both a nice meal PLUS the roar and whistle of trains whizzing by or stopping right there at the historic San Juan Capistrano depot. They also have dining service inside the old depot building, very interesting place, and a banquet area (like an old train car) for groups. if you have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013 via mobile

Had a glass of wine & shrimp bread bowl....toooo good! Sat in the patio.Craig was the best waiter.now I want my husband to go too!

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San Juan Capistrano, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Slow service;average food..has been a long time...hopefuly better now:) Sundried Tomato one block away is so much better and they have an amazing happy hour daily 2-7!

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phoenix
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

8 years ago, my fiance (now wife) and I were camping on the beach at Dana Point. We went into San Jan Capistrano for dinner. After wandering around for a bit, we ended up at Sarducci's. It was a great meal, and great setting. Later that night, I proposed under a full moon on the beach. We just happened to... More

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Bozeman, Montana
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62 reviews 62 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

We took the Surfrider train from San Diego to Capistrano as a day trip. You only have to walk about 50 feet to arrive at The Depot. Sat outside in a beautiful courtyard. Gorgeous train station is now the restaurant. Was very hard to choose as the menu is large and everything is tempting. Consider the short rib sandwich. Really... More

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Santa Maria Tonantzintla, Mexico
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32 reviews 32 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

This is a large restuarant right next to the train station that features several eating area options. You can eat outside on the patio, inside in the dining area or as a third option, in a private dining area. They also have a separate bar. The food was fresh and reasonably priced. Service was excellent. Sitting on the patio, you... More

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south Louisiana
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Food was delicious, hard to choose. reasonable prices. Lovely outdoor tables to visit at and watch train come in.

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san diego
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92 reviews 92 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
183 helpful votes 183 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Outdoor patio is very nice - inside not so nice. Their food is good - great Monte Christo sandwich. Service can be hit and miss

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