I've done a few searches but can't find any current recommendations. Looking for something moderate but tasty. All suggestions welcome!

We had lunch at the Tea House on Los Rios in SJC a few times. Phone is 949-443-3914 Close to the Mission.

http://www.theteahouseonlosrios.com/
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We enjoyed The Ramos House Cafe when we visited several years ago:

31752 Los Rios St.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

You're talkin' my home town here!

Ramos House is lovely and special, but can be a little pricey. (Walk across the train tracks to Los Rios Street, always a lovely spot for a walk.)

The Cedar Creek has dependably good American and a very nice patio. Directly across the street from the Mission.

A great little place for an excellent sandwich is Aldo's Italian restaurant. It's off Del Obispo in the Marshall shopping Ctr.(inexpensive)

For wonderful Mexican -- El Maguey, some of the best in OC, good prices, located on Camino Capistrano, kitty corner to the Mission Church.

For a good hamburger, go to Ruby's, also on Camino Capistrano near the Mission (upstairs)

The Beach House in Dana Point, just down the road is on the water and has a very good and extensive menu, particularly seafood.

I haven't eaten at The Beach House in Dana Point but have been to their other two locations, Cardiff (close to San Diego) and Laguna Beach. In fact, we had their brunch a few weeks ago after my DD's college graduation at UC Irvine. There was 12 of us so we had a variety of items from the menu and everyone enjoyed their meal. Prices were reasonable and I think the Dana Point location has a view of the harbor.

I always enjoy the Cedar Creek for lunch when I visit CA. The patio is very nice as frankie said. I vote for Cedar Creek