I don't normally leave reviews, but we had such a great time and amazing server who really went above and beyond! Our evening at the Chart House was absolutely wonderful! The ambiance was upbeat, and the food was incredibly delicious. We were celebrating my grandma's birthday, and our server Samantha made the night extra special. She was extremely attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations--which I ended up ordering! The Lemon Herb Salmon was fresh and perfectly seasoned with a delicious herb crust. And the hot lava cake? To die for! Overall, it was an amazing experience, and we can't wait to come back to try some of the new items on the menu in the future. read more

Have only been here for their wine dinners and the food has been on point. Our latest trip this past weekend featured Stags' Leap (note the position of the apostrophe, I learned something new at the dinner that there are two wineries in Napa with the same name separated only by the apostrophe position and about 2 miles of physical locations they are in the same AVA). Service was great and plenty of glass top offs at this event. Well worth the price of admission. Food was delicious and you get a great view of the sunset on the patio if you arrive early. read more

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Came for happy hour before dinner. The bar has beautiful views of the harbor and comfortable seating. Our waitress took our order, part came out, but there was a long delay before we got an additional order. We did enjoy the coconut shrimp and truffle fries. Our water and my ice tea never was refilled. And when we had to move to our table for dinner, our waitress made several errors on our bill. We has a nice table with a view for dinner. My salmon was a bit overdone and dry, but my fiancés prime rib was cooked perfectly and delicious. The key lime pie was perfect for dessert. I would definitely give this place another try. The view is fantastic, especially at sunset. read more

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This was a tough one. We dined here for my aunts birthday on a Friday evening at 5 pm. Host and initial seating: 1 star. Not friendly. I understand it was busy but no guidance or direction or estimate or information. Seated late which isn't a big deal. We got a table that didn't have a good view and saw an empty one of the same size 2 tables over. We asked to be seated there and she told us. We would have to wait, that she doesn't know how long, and that everyone is celebrating something. We decided to take the initial seats.we called to ask for special printed menus for the birthday and confirmed. There was no menu and the host again was rude and just said she doesn't know anything about it. No apology, no offer to resolve. There is a tiny bar area you can go to wait. She didn't tell us about it. And there isn't much room (maybe why she didn't say anything ) Server. 5 stars. He was extra accommodating and friendly and I think he felt bad by the hosts dismissive responses. Food. Mix ratings. Big portions. Prime rib: chewy. 3 stars. Would not recommend Blackened salmon. Good. Maybe 3.5 stars. Kind of dry Bronzed salmon. Really good. 4.5 stars.juicy and cooked well. Lobster tail add in was cooked well also but small. Flounder francese 5 stars. Lots of flavor on this one. Perfectly crispy on most of it. But some parts could be a little hard. Would order again. Shrimp cocktail. Delicious. 5 stars. View; 5 stars. Parking. They have valet. Looks like a lot of people park in the street. Even at 5 pm it was packed. Valet folks were really friendly. Highly recommend to go get the Landry's gift card from Costco. It's worth it with that discount. read more

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What a lovely time we had at The Chart House! Shandrea was our server and she was just so lovely and accommodating. I took my mom for her birthday and they brought her a yummy piece of cake at the end. Mom ordered the grilled salmon with Israeli Couscous and it was delicious! Salmon cooked perfectly. I opted the shellfish route with oysters and mussels which were quite good. Beautiful view of the harbor as well. Seafood restaurants usually are a bit pricier but this place was worth it. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

I always have a great experience at this chart house location. The views are spectacular. I enjoy the happy hour as well as the chart your own course dinners. They always have excellent service and a manager is typically in and makes sure you're having a good experience. read more

Chart House - View - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

We dined here to celebrate my aunt's birthday with family from Chicago and our experience was amazing! Besides the views of the ocean and the cool architecture, our server was so friendly and attentive. She just brought a great vibe to the table and was so patient with us. Everything we ordered was delicious, I like the course option that included soup/salad, entree, and dessert. Calamari and shrimp mango stacks are must try's. Steaks were all cooked to the perfect temperature. We'll definitely come back soon. read more

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We brought our mom here for Mother's Day and it was absolutely wonderful! All of the staff were very kind and accommodating and our server Shandrea was absolutely amazing. They had a "holiday menu" for Mother's Day that did not disappoint. The views were beautiful, we will definitely be back! read more

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First, it took an hour to get the food to the table. Second, portions were small, food was BLAND & COLD. Zero plate presentation. Tiny piece of protein on this massive plate with nothing else because you have to pay extra. It's actually embarrassing. It took 3 1/2 hours. Been eating at Chart House for over 50 . This restaurant chain is unrecognizable now. read more

A solid 3.5 stars I visited on a Wednesday evening and loved the cool, concrete architecture, however the service didn't match the decor. Our server was hard to flag down and brought out half the meals 15 minutes before the rest of the meals were served. So, 1/2 of the table has cold food. The hummus arrived with four cold, hard pieces of premade naan, and I had to wait another 10 minutes for my missing salad dressing before I could even start eating. While the rest of the food was an 8/10, the poor timing and lack of attention really brought down the experience. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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A great experience from beginning to end! The valet was so incredibly nice - what a welcoming guy. Hostess was very sweet & engaging while seating us. She accommodated our patio request - amazing view Our server, Daniel, was on point from beginning to end. Very friendly, great suggestions and our meal timed out perfectly. He really made our experience fantastic. Food: Ahi appetizer - great Crab Cake - amazing Lobster Bisque - yummy Balsamic dressing on chopped - YUM! Grilled Sea Bass & harvest veg - SO GOOD Chimmichuri Steak - fantastic All desserts - ooh la la Thank you so much for a great experience! My Mom loved everything about her day. read more

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This is a wonderful place for happy hour and wine dinners. We have been to three wine dinners so far. Tonight's dinner is Stag's' Leap. Everything is delicious and paired perfectly. We had the bruschetta, avocado blinis, single bone lamb loin, steak frites, and citrus olive oil cake. We will be back. Happy Yelping! read more

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We had a fabulous time at the Chart House. The ambiance, service and food were all excellent. My favorite was the Lobster bisque, but our main course , Swordfish with mango habanero sticky rice was delicious. Our waitress Samantha was so attentive and surprised me with a red velvet dessert - it was moist and delicious. :0) read more

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I've been here twice. The first time we went was a decent experience. This last time we went was horrible. It took almost an hour for us to be served once we sat down at the table and only half (or less) of the seats in our dining room were full. I let the manager know how disappointed we were about the service that night because it took us about 3 to 3 1/2 hours to finish our dinner. He was pretty dismissive. If the family brings this place up as a place to go for our next big occasion, I'm definitely going to remind them about this visit. Hopefully, we'll never go there again. read more

I visited Chart House on a Saturday evening with my family to celebrate my dad's birthday. This was our second time visiting for a birthday celebration, & it was just as enjoyable as the first. Our table had a great view of the harbor, which was perfect for watching the sunset. We ordered the coconut crunchy shrimp & whipped ricotta meatballs to share with the table. I had the lobster bisque, my mom tried the spiced ahi, my sister got the caesar salad, & my dad chose the captain's herb-crusted, slow-roasted prime rib. The service was great & the staff was very accommodating throughout our meal. We also appreciated them bringing out a cake to celebrate my dad's birthday. Already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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The Chart House has some of the best views in OC! It sits on the top of the hill overlooking the Dana Point Harbor. I love the ability to sit on the patio and enjoy the gorgeous views. Also, you can enjoy happy hour from 4pm - 6pm and they have some great choices. Today we got a glass of wine, iced tea, artichoke dip, lettuce wraps and fries for all less than $40! Our server was fantastic as well. Highly recommend! read more

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The main entrance starts at the top of the restaurant, working your way down into the dining area via a narrow spiral staircase. Designed with curvilinear lines, the building embraces natural movement as one moves from space to space. The main dining room feels open and communal; its booths are nestled along the edge and flanked by thick angled concrete walls. Each booth has their own spectacular view of Dana Point Harbor and neighboring coastal communities further south. The vibe is rebellious elegance: bold, unconventional, yet familiarly classy. THE FOOD. - Bread Basket (Complimentary) | Fresh sweet brown bread, dinner roll, and crackers. - Half Dozen Oysters Rockefeller | Warm with diced (sweet) red peppers and melted cheese contrasted by oceanic flavors. It sounds odd, but it feels right. - Prime Rib (10 oz.) | Thinner cut, but still marbled and very flavorful with au jus added. The creamy horseradish is mild with a hint of peppery spice. Mashed potatoes are creamy with little chunks of potato. The carrot is deliciously cooked to a crisp, chip-like texture. Recommend trying this dish out. - Caesar Salad | Shaved Parmesan, crunchy croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing tossed in. The flavors complimented each other without overpowering. - Creamed Spinach | Rich and velvety with crumbled croutons on top. - Lava Cake | Chocolate oozes out after cutting into it! Vanilla ice cream creates a cooling contrast from the cake. So deliciously decadent. THE DRINKS DRINKS. - Mango Mojito | Seemed to be more sour and less mango-flavored. - Black Cherry Mojito | Beautifully balanced cocktail. Sweet black cherry flavor with a tangy edge and refreshing finish. - Zuccardi Serie A Malbec ('23 Mendoza Argentina) | Fruity, sweet, and slightly smoky. The finish is smooth. THE PARKING. Valet parking is $8. There's street parking, but read the signs to make sure you can park there. THE RETURN. Loved the vibe! Looking forward to coming back and trying their Alaskan cod! read more

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Found this place while on anniversary trip. Happy hour is where it is at! We spent like $48 on 4 delicious apps and 2 drinks. And the view is priceless. It was a bit of a luck of the draw on getting a table... but we got one by the window and it was legit. Eden was really sweet and welcoming. Ok the lettuce wraps are a. MUST! The peanut sauce should be bottled. The sliders and fries were good and the coconut shrimp were a bit of a miss. But again, for the price it was amazing! They were "fancy" but there were a few missing technicalities... the bussers were a little less professional and the heaters were disheveled and blocking the views. those are both just observations that didn't impact my want to go back. Honestly the worst part was hoping to get a table for happy hour.... we got lucky! We will be back for lettuce wraps for sure! read more

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We saw the chart house in a different light... First off, we really were into the March madness playoff So we snuggled in at the bar front and center .. Marcos, our" super waiter" took care of us for the next 2 1/2 hours... what a great experience. It was a perfect evening we started with fresh oysters on the half shell from Washington followed by the seared Aji tuna so delicious. Had a little cocktail then we had some of their meatballs with ricotta cheese ... we brought our own wine and it was only a $25 corkage fee which we thought was, we finished our evening off with the perfectly prepared Chilean Seabass with fresh garlic, mashed potatoes, and root vegetables. All around stellar meal . read more

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We come here every 6 months or so. And this time was excellent as always. Great views. Great food. Today my parents my wife and I shared many different meals together from the prime rib to black cod to the kimchi calamari. Our server heather was exceptional and gave some of best ever! Give her a raise !! Can't wait to come back again. read more

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Came here with my girlfriend for our six month anniversary. I made dinner reservations on their website for 5:30 on a Saturday. Valet Parking is $9 and convenient. The spiral staircase down from the lot to the restaurant is iconic. While I was hoping for a window booth, all were filled and we were seated at a slightly elevated rear booth. There was a little confusion with who would be serving us. Our initial server was wonderful, but shortly advised that she would be handing us off to another. The second server came across as new or less capable. To our original server's credit, she checked on us regularly and advised if we needed anything to flag her down. She gratefully took pictures of us and made sure our special evening was truly memorable. The food was excellent. Crab cake for appetizer, black cod for my girlfriend, filet mignon for me and a nice ice cream dessert to celebrate our anniversary. The sweet brown bread is always great and we both complimented our meal with a glass of wine. While not entirely a smooth night, it was still special for us. Thanks to the wonderful food and our original server (my apologies for not remembering her name). read more

We usually enjoy coming to the Chart House especially because we were married here 11 years ago so we have wonderful memories here. Unfortunately during this visit we were very disappointed in our meals. I ordered the Seabass and lobster risotto and my husband ordered the filet mignon and garlic mash potatoes. When my Seabass arrived at the table I immediately smelled a fishy odor which meant the fish was not fresh. It tasted just as it smelled and after the first bite I just couldn't eat it. I also love risotto but the risotto tonight was not tender to the bite and needed to be cooked a little bit longer. The server apologetically replaced my meal with the swordfish which was okay but again not as flaky as the last time I had it as it was overcooked and dry but at least it didn't smell fishy. My husband's filet was ordered at a "medium" temperature but was cooked more medium well to well done and was very dry. He did not want to say anything since he was not willing to wait any longer for them to recook a new filet. At this point we were ready to end our meal. First time we were totally unhappy with our meal quality and we left feeling very disappointed and unsatisfied with our dining experience (sad face). If it weren't for the beautiful views and the good service this restaurant has to offer it is questionable whether we would return just for the food, but because we do have good memories here we will probably give it another try given some time. read more

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I arrived here with my family for dinner. My Mom had made a reservation in advanced. She was actually very surprised she was able to get one. Once she saw there was a table open she booked it. Parking here is valet only and the valet was super nice and friendly. The atmosphere here really is stunning, as you walk in from the parking lot you can see the beautiful view of Dana Point Harbor. It was sunset when we arrived which made it even more stunning. As you walk into the doors you go down a flight of spiral stairs and are greeted promptly by the hosts. We were shown to our table quickly. We were seated at a booth with the lovely view I mentioned before. Our server was Tony, who was super sweet, conversational and accommodating. Service was great throughout our dinner. I started with my drink the Faux-jito which was super refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness. For our appetizer we shared the Kimchi Calamari. The batter was very tempura like and it also came with julienned zucchini, red pepper and sweet potato. There was no actual kimchi though so it kinda felt a bit misleading. For my meal I ordered from the "Chart Your Choice" menu. I started with the Lobster Bisque followed with the Savory Shrimp Pasta and finally the Mini Lava cake for dessert. My Lobster Bisque was creamy and had a very generous amount of tender lobster. My shrimp pasta, however was just alright. I was a bit disappointed as it was not very flavorful and my pappardelle pasta fell apart very easily. I also tried my Mom's filet mignon with chimichurri butter and that was tender and flavorful. My dessert was amazing. The lava cake was warm and rich with a generous amount of ice cream. I also loved the toffee pieces and chocolate sauce on top. Tony was nice enough to get a picture of my family and I outside at the end of the dinner with the sparkling boy lights in the background. We had a really great dinner and I would definitely come back, but I'd order a different entree. read more

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Okay, the good and the bad of our evening at the Chart House. It was my birthday dinner, because that's usually when you splurge on an expensive steak dinner. We were seated in a hole of a table with no view in a hallway in between the main dining room and the kitchen. It was basically the wait staff highway. Not great but I didn't speak up for a better table because I didn't want to be cold outside on rickety folding chairs, so fine. The really not good part was one of our party ordered roasted chicken. It arrived cold. Not that it sat a bit, but solid cold, right out of the walk-in refrigerator, cold. I have never seen this happen at any restaurant ever. I get that it's a seafood and steak restaurant and there's one chicken dish for that one picky patron but wow! $35 for nuked chicken they forgot to nuke. So, we sent it back and the waiter was appropriately mortified but then it took another 45 mins to grill a NY strip for my guest. We ate, then he ate. The whole time sitting at a table where we could smell all the kitchen smells and now I was really taking heat from my son for not speaking up for a better table. So, all-in-all the worst birthday in recent history. On the plus side, my prime rib was spot-on perfect. And I wish I could come back because it was so good and I love prime rib. But, that whole evening isn't going to fade anytime soon. read more

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I feel this place has stepped it up. Have come here off and on over the years. We had an excellent dinner, great service and view. My husband had the halibut cooked perfectly and I had the lobster. Creamed spinach and sizzling mushroom sides. The prices wer reasonable given the portions. Had a great evening. read more

Chart House - Lobster tail - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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The restaurant is actually really beautiful but a little bit different in layout than most. We sat at the bar because we went for happy hour. I believe they have happy hour in their bar and patio, but it was freezing outside. We were lucky to snag bar seats as the restaurant was packed during happy hour. The happy hour menu has great drink specials. The food specials look great, until you get the food. The spinach artichoke dip was just spinach and cheese and not tasty at all. The truffle fries were fine. The firecracker shrimp had no flavor and were tiny shrimps. The coconut shrimp was the best dish. The prime rib sliders were OK. We ordered lettuce wraps, but they never came. 30 minutes later than we were told that they ran out. I wouldn't come back for happy hour, but would consider going back for regular dinner to try it out because the restaurant was packed. read more

Chart House - View from the patio - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Had reservations for 6 pm but we still had to wait a bit when we got there. Service was friendly but I had to vocally ask for water refills. Calamari appetizer was large portion & delicious. My husband's clam chowder was good. I had the spiced ahi which was simply okay. It lacked flavor. I've had much better elsewhere. The lava cake was just okay as well. Bergamot Fizz drink (I think) was different but good. If I find myself in Dana point again, I probably wouldn't return. The views are amazing, but food is subpar.. read more

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We like this place, but they're a little greedy. My sister, mother, and I went there for Mother's Day yesterday, and being women, we didn't need a ton of food. They made each of us get a three course $80 dinner, which kind of ruined our time by overloading us with food we couldn't eat and doesn't reheat well as leftovers. It wasn't necessary for them to do that, as I'm sure they had plenty of business that day. There were also many open tables, so we weren't taking another customer's spot who might be paying more. read more

First of all our server Stefan, was wonderful! Good sense of humor, knowledgeable, attentive and caring. The food was excellent and the view, amazing! Can't wait to go back and we will for sure request Stefan! LLB read more

such a nice dinner and great customer service. everyone who works here is wonderful. Samantha our waitress was so sweet and had such great customer service. She comped our clam chowder when it came out late which was very nice! everything tasted great. we love it here! read more

Chart House - filet mignon & raspberry lemon drop - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

The food is excellent. The service is fantastic and the ambience is the best in Orange County my favorite restaurant in Orange County. The view of Dana point Harbor and San Clemente is excellent read more

This was my first time here. The food was excellent and Samantha aka Sammy was one of the best servers I've ever had. We asked for extra sauce and extra chocolate and she was laughing with us and making us feel like we were her only table. The manager even came over to talk to us and he was so sweet. Thank you to the whole staff for making this night with my fiancé and mother-in-law one for the books! read more

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Food: 8/10 Kim Chee Calamari - I don't know why they spelled kimchi wrong but that's literally what it's called on the menu... LOL This calamari was very saucy! I liked it. It has a mixture of onions and bell peppers. Oddly enough, it didn't come with a lemon--so I had to use the lemons I had requested for my water to add some acidity to the dish. 10/10 Prime Rib 18 oz - OOOO this was a huge piece of meat! I loved every single bite of this too. It was delicious! It also came with two different sauces- au jus and horseradish. I only used the au jus sauce since I'm not particularly a huge fan of horseradish. 10/10 Filet Mignon - Every single slice of this meat was like tasting a bite of heaven! The meat was so buttery and smooth. 10/10 Service: Immaculate. Especially on Valentine's Day. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

The best server ever, thanks to Evelyn, who is always smiling and very friendly, a very passionate person. The best server in the world read more

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What a beautiful place. We had dinner last night, looking out to the Harbor, beautiful scenery, and Beautiful restaurant. The architecture is really unique. The staff is very friendly, both the valet and those working in the restaurant! Our server was very attentive, and super friendly. Took good care of us while we ate there. Our food was delicious. My drink was very good too. I would definitely come back when in town. read more

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Love me a chart house :)!!! Views were beautiful and food was good. Lost a star due to the parking situation. You really have no choice but to valet. They have plenty of parking, underground but choose to charge people 9 dollars for valet (even though the website says 8). It's just kind of annoying. Our service was great though and honestly one of the best lava cakes I have ever had! (There's nuts in it) read more

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Good happy hour here mon-fri from 3-6 I believe, and we like to sit near the glass to get a nice view of the beach in Dana Point. Definitely an upscale date-night style restaurant, with a complex menu including prime rib, fine cuts of steak, and elaborate drinks. The service is very good, the issue is the wait times can be extensive. They valet your car or you can park down the way and walk to the restaurant read more

Had the three course meal selection. One meal was the shrimp and the steak skewers which were horribly overcooked!! Requested steak Medium rare but came as well done - zero red!! The shrimp linguine was delicious. Requested the heaters be put on and it took multiple requests for the heaters to finally be turned on. Fresh Ricotta and meatball appetizer was very good - excellent flavor!! Both the New England clam chowder and the lobster bisque were top-notch!! Requested a second drink, and it took a long time before it actually was brought to our table. The best part of the meal was the dessert which was the mini chocolate lava cake... Mine never lava-ed however it tasted delicious!! The view is at sunset breathtaking!! Overall, it was okay - glad we went once but would not go again. read more

Chart House - Mini lava cake that was absolutely divine!! - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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We had our wedding at Chart House in July, and overall it was a wonderful experience. The food was great, the service was good (though a bit slow toward the end), and the view was absolutely amazing. Melissa was the best coordinator and made everything run smoothly. The price was affordable. The only downside was the 5 hour time limit,we wished we could celebrate longer. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

OUTSTANDING! STAFF COULDNT'T BE more accomodating!Food was exceptional, including a huge taste of prime rib! read more