Attention all foodies and steak enthusiasts: Get ready to sink your teeth into the newest addition to Dana Point’s culinary scene—Knife Modern Steak! This highly anticipated restaurant, brought to you by award-winning chef John Tesar, opened its doors in the picturesque Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa.
“Located within Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Knife Modern Steak is the West Coast expansion of my award-winning, James Beard-nominated steakhouse concept, Knife,” Chef John Tesar explained. “A stunning cliffside location offering unmatched views of the Dana Point coastline, Knife Modern Steak allows SoCal locals and visitors to experience my signature dry-aging techniques through the menu of reimagined steak and seafood cuisine such as the 240 Day Dry-Aged 44 Farms Bone-in Ribeye and Line Caught Swordfish with Kimchi and crispy pork belly. The restaurant also offers an expansive wine list curated by lead sommelier Georgi Stoianov and a seasonally driven spirits, beer and cocktail menu.”
Knife Modern Steak promises to deliver a truly unforgettable dining experience. Featuring a menu of premium, dry-aged meats, seafood dishes, burgers, salads, and more, this reimagined steakhouse concept is unlike any other in the region. “The menu at Knife Modern Steak is a West Coast iteration of my other concepts: a delicate blend of the award-winning dry-aged meat processes from Texas-based Knife and the seafood inspiration from Orlando-based, Michelin-starred Knife and Spoon,” Tesar told us. “Sourcing our fish through local purveyors is always a priority for me and something that shapes the seafood varieties offered on the menu. Creating an all-encompassing, approachable experience for locals and visitors was also a goal for Knife Modern Steak. We ensured accessibility by offering a lower price point than other steakhouses, with the hope that more guests can enjoy our restaurant.” The location is also a personal reflection of Tesar. “California’s coastline is reminiscent of my childhood growing up in The Hamptons and felt like home. Having surfed the entire Golden State coast, I knew the Dana Point area well and was excited to create a home base there.”
The restaurant’s impressive wine list, curated by expert sommelier Georgi Stoianov and an innovative craft cocktail program ensures locals and visitors alike will have plenty to savor and enjoy. So, grab your appetites and head to Knife Modern Steak this summer for a meal that is bound to impress! “We’re excited for guests to enjoy every aspect of the restaurant, from our seasonally inspired cuisine, including the signature dry-aged steaks, to the freshest, locally sourced seafood, to our expansive patio overlooking the breathtaking Dana Point coastline,” Tesar said of the guest experience. “Beyond the cuisine, guests can indulge in Knife Modern Steak’s craft cocktail program and award-winning wine program featuring over 170 globally sourced wines.”
