Turk's Restaurant

Turks Restaurant is located at 34683 Street Of The Golden Lantern, Capistrano Beach, CA. This business specializes in Restaurants.

The well-plotted prix-fixe menu at the restaurant of the outstanding Sylvia Beach Hotel changes nightly. Chances are that the main dish will be fresh local seafood, perhaps a moist grilled salmon fillet in a sauce Dijonnaise, served with sautéed vegetables, fresh-baked breads, and rice pilaf; a decadent dessert is also included. The interior is functional and unadorned, with family-size tables,...

This neighborhood joint—its detractors might call it a dive—is a remnant of the days when Dana Point was a crusty fishing village, not a posh resort town. You'll find steaks, chicken, fish-and-chips, and seafood at this old school bar and grill, and at reasonable prices. Once owned by Hollywood bit player and strongman Turk Varteresian, it's now run by his daughter Candy. Overhead, clear-bottom...

The drinks are stiff, and don't ask for anything too girly, unless you're willing to bat an eye for it. All may be forgiven. Otherwise still to whiskey and rum, G&T at minimum. Dive bar with flair: check the fish tanks! Some booths have views of the harbor, but the bar is where it's at. Plenty of sailors' tales to be overheard. Hungry? Still to the onion rings and tater skins.