We had reservations at 12:45. Our table was outside, but it was a bit windy. The weather was Sunny and 68° with a clear view of Dana Point Harbor and the ocean below us. 〰Food choices were quite nice for Thanksgiving Day〰 Entrees were split into 2 Tiers since there were so many. The Lobster Bisque & Tabasco sauce was my Starter, I had Twin Lobster Tails with drawn butter & Vegetables. Their Squaw bread is tasty as well. Enjoyed Guinness lager to accompany my Lobster. Desserts were rich & tasty. Servers were attentive. Ambiance was great being outside in the fresh sea air. read more

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Had reservations at the chart house DP recently. You can't beat the view, just gorgeous. The architecture of the building is beautiful, but I can imagine it could be a little challenging for those with walking issues related to parking and winding stairs. The dinning areas indoors or outside are lovely, and the specialty cocktails were good. I thought our server was lovely. I am giving it 3 stars because of the view, thats where our great expectations went from wow to just very mediocre at best. We ordered the kimchi kalamari, it was a flavorful appetizer, good portion but extremely greasy. Ok, I can overlook that part. Next came our salads, Wedge, Caesar and one other I can't even figure out what it was supposed to be. We each had a different salad and generally enjoy sharing tastes, but I have to say I felt like I had just gotten served something from a fast food joint. They were just not even worth eating. Moving on to the main courses, there was Chilean sea bass over lobster risotto, friends both orderd that. Both were bland and not well seasoned, and there was a massive difference in the portion sizes of fish, one was tiny and the other was appropriate to the dish. Not sure who plated that, it's as if they lost a portion somewhere on the grill or enroute to the table. Obviously didn't check before serving. I had the lobster shrimp pasta with peas and prosciutto in a cream wine type sauce. It was not good. The flavors were completely off, it could have been an interesting dish, I would not recommend it. I'm not sure who's curating the menu, but all I can say is what happened to the good ole chart house menu. I really hope they can take a review and seriously think about putting the love and fresh delightfulness back into the kitchen. I would love for this to be my go to place, but I just can't see that happening. Well over $400+ for three of us. read more

Went to chart house last night Father's Day. Had a reservation and didn't get sitting for a long time. Ordered food and it took over 30 minutes. Then got the order wrong and waited another 30 minutes. Also the food was awful. The salad tasted dirty. Never going back there. read more

Friday, march 27th, 2026. An unbelievably spectacular experience!! My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate my 22nd birthday. The view was amazing, with all the boats on the pier (see picture). When we first walked in, we were greeted by the host and were seated earlier than our reservation time (it was surprising considering it was a friday!!) Our server was superrrrrr nice and I cannot stress out how welcoming and friendly he is, I believe his name is Tony!! Shout out to you Tony for making our experience unforgettable!! He was guiding us through every step of the menu; recommended us drink that was legit one of the best drinks we have ever had!!!! Food was amazing as well. I got the lemon herb salmon and my boyfriend got the steak (something). It was amazing. We also ended our course by getting chocolate lava cake and got free dessert for my birthday. Truly one of the best places to go to when you are celebrating something !! Love this place so muchhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!! read more

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the food was honestly pretty good and not bad, the serving sizes was decent and everything tasted great. the oysters wasn't my favorite but not bad nonetheless. the view is definitely one of their highlights, lots of seatings and service was a bit slow but not too bad! read more

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OK, this place is amazing. I don't care about the other reviews. The views of the ocean are breathtaking at 270°. The food is outstanding and you have to get there early if you want to seat with the view if not you can just get up and see it yourself from the bar area or outside of weather permits. Highly recommend service was excellent. You could tell they're very well trained. read more

Chart House - Coconut shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Worst restaurant ever, overpriced, flavorless food, and took 2 hours to get my food. Worst restaurant ever, overpriced, flavorless food, and took 2 hours to get my food. read more

This was my first time at Chart House so I will start by saying maybe this was an off night. I had a reservation for two at 7 and we were not sat until 7:35 after being told they were running about 10 minutes behind. Everyone around us also had reservations and they were all waiting for their reserved table as well, not a good sign. We finally get to our table and it took at least 10 minutes for a server to come by. At this point it's almost 8 pm and I am starving! We ordered drinks and put in our food right away as we were worried about long wait times. We were given bread and found a bug in it. We told the server and he apologized. We finally got our food and it was good but not great. The experience we had did not match the price tag of the bill. I wish they would have explained all the delays or done something to make guests feel seen. Communication goes a long way. read more

Its our 30 yr anniversary & our daughter gave us a very generous gift certificate. We arrived & sat at the bar while waiting for our window seat Sat at bar & waited 10 min for the bartender to acknowledge us as he was right there. The bar isn't that big. The hostess Bella who was so cute & super sweet & nice came to get us. As we sat it took the server about 15 min to greet us. He was very overwhelmed & all over the place.We ordered 2 drinks & a salad at same time. Mike bacardi / coke & me a Titos tonic w/ lemons.The drinks took another 15 min & my drink was totally wrong. How can you fuckup a vodka tonic? 10 min later server came back & let him know it was wrong. Salad came right away & we put our order in. Mike ordered the large cut of prime rib mr & me the 9oz filet mignon mr , mash potatoes & the sautéed mushrooms. Food was brought out & it was COLD & mash potatoes were big clumps.We were trying to flag someone down & nada. The hostess was near by & we asked to see a manger. We told him about the food was cold. He brought us new plates, still not hot & my filet was well done by this time we were pissed & I was crying. As we left we asked for the manager again & told him its our anniversary, food was cold again & we were not happy. He apologized & said it was his first night after leaving Mastros yesterday as a manager. I will tell you right now...-Mastros would of comp your meal is 5 sec. Oh he comp our drinks...big fucking deal. Not great service! We will NEVER go back there again. 2hrs of wasted time. Cried all the way home read more

I went here last weekend! Service was excellent! We had a table of 4 and were seated outside immediately right when we arrived. The view is beautiful and love it here everyone I go! read more

Great service. Food was not great and they had a lot of mosquitoes inside. AlOT My wife had Macadamia crusted Mahi. She said it had way to many onions and it over powered the pineapple mango salsa that came with it read more

This was honestly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've ever had, especially considering it was supposed to be a special night celebrating our anniversary. We made our reservation months in advance and were expecting a nice, memorable evening -- instead, we were seated in the worst possible area, outside in the freezing cold with no heater. It was incredibly uncomfortable and completely took away from what should have been a romantic, relaxing night. Service was extremely slow and inattentive. We waited well over an hour just to be served our first drinks, and throughout the night we barely received any refills. We felt forgotten and unimportant, which was very upsetting given the prices and reputation of this restaurant. On top of that, the staff was not very kind or welcoming, which made the entire experience feel even worse. For a restaurant that is known for being upscale and high-end, the level of care and service we received was unacceptable. Sadly, what should have been a beautiful anniversary dinner turned into a stressful and disappointing night. I truly hope management takes this seriously and makes improvements, because no one deserves to be treated this way -- especially on such a special occasion. read more

Avoid this place. We went for my dad's 78th birthday. Although I had a reservation for 6:30 pm, we waited over an hour to get seated. Both hostess and waiter had an attitude and in a rush to avoid us. Service was awful and food wasn't great either. read more

Fantastic restaurant in Orange County. Great views of the harbor and pacific. I had the salmon and it was the best salmon I've ever had at a restaurant. I usually make it at home to my liking but this one was lights-out yummy. Great wine pairing and cocktail menu. Service was excellent too. read more

My girlfriend steak was brought bloody when it was supposed to be well done. I was supposed to have a baked potato, but got mashed potatoes. The service was slow and my food was cold. I'm amazed that a place that couch it steaks can't cook one properly thank you. read more

Had a great evening with amazing food, atmosphere, service and ambiance. Would recommend this restaurant. read more

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

View is really nice but was disappointed in the food. I was expecting top tier food based on the location of the restaurant and my memories of Chart House in the South Bay when I was younger. Maybe I went there on an off night because they were busy so it must be good right? I plan to give it another try sometime this year. read more

Food: great, value & tasting set menus: Vintage Chart House or Chart Your Course; I had the Chart Your Course with a Cup of New England Clam Chowder, Miso Maple Glazed Salmon (prosciutto wrapped, mango + balsamic glaze drizzle) and a Mini Lava Cake Service: great, timely service Design: interiors is a 1970s modern exposed concrete circular building with wood accents Overall: if you want to treat someone out to a special dinner with great views of Dana Point, then this is the only spot left read more

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Great service from start to finish. The staff was genuinely attentive without hovering, knew the menu inside and out, Samantha made the whole experience feel relaxed and polished at the same time. Drinks were timed perfectly, food came out exactly as ordered, and nothing felt rushed. Samantha knew the wine list perfectly. She allowed me to sample a Pinot Noir that I found to be absolutely perfect to pair with my dinner. You can tell they take pride in what they do. It is the kind of service that makes you want to slow down, enjoy the view, and stay a little longer. This is how dining out is supposed to feel. read more

Tony is the GOAT server. Five star service for our holiday gathering and he takes great photos. Excellent food and ambiance during the holiday season. read more

Chart House - Outside patio area - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Went for son's 15th Bday, Service was good! I was happy that they printed Happy Birthday on the menu which made us feel special. The place is quiet and the view makes it perfect to enjoy your meal and have great family time. I would definitely come back when we can celebrate another birthday or family event! read more

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We just had our mother's 100th Birthday Party (luncheon from noon to 3pm) with 70 people at the Chart House and they did an incredible job of prepping a beautiful private room set-up, a delicious catered meal, and were exceptionally attentive to all our requests and needs. The view was stunning of Dana Point Harbor. The cost was quite reasonable. We as a family cannot recommend them more highly for a superior event experience - great for birthdays, wedding receptions, etc. There was no room fee. There was nothing but the food fee. We got SO much for our money. THANK YOU, Chart House, from the Baskin Family! read more

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I don't understand the low reviews. I went here on a Saturday night for a belated Mother's Day meal. We were able to get same day reservations and a decent table with a partial ocean view. Food: phenomenal. I had the bouillabaisse which I can honestly say was the best I've ever had. The chorizo in the broth? mmmm...chef's kiss. My hubby had the halibut on lobster risotto with a beurre blanc sauce. Also heavenly. Drink: well crafted, well presented. I had a delicious cucumber martini and hubby a jalapeño margarita. Both very yummy. Service: Jonathan was perfect. And we are picky about service. Attentive without being overbearing. My mussel shells disappeared without my notice as I ate. Drinks came put and were handed over with elegance. Checked in just enough. Gave a perfect amount of time between orders of drinks, food and dessert. We never felt like we had to flag him down. All in all, GREAT experience and I will be returning. read more

Great experience over all! Daily happy hour from 4-6pm is well worth it. Wide selection of drinks and large portion appetizers. The spinach dip was good, but the stand out was the happy hour calamari. Also ordered the shrimp linguine and New York strip. The steak was cooked perfectly and came with yummy garlic mashed potatoes. The HIGHLIGHT of our night however was our server Tony. We were celebrating a special occasion and even thought he was busy, he made it a point to check on us regularly and make our night a special experience. Shout out to Tony!! The lava cake is also delicious, would highly recommend. Will be coming back, even if it's just for the amazing happy hour deals and that lava cake! read more

Chart House - Calamari, spinach artichoke dip - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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fantastic, especially if you can get a spot with a view. The happy hour menu offers great deals on drinks and appetizers, making it worth the wait. Service is generally attentive, though it can get busy. Overall, a great spot for a relaxed yet upscale experience! read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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The prime rib is a must! It was perfectly salted and prepared medium rare. I had an espresso martini and that was delicious. We also ordered the shrimp and avocado stack which was very tasty. I'd recommend more durable chips IMO, but we improvised just fine. It was pretty loud in there as far as ambiance goes. I also hadn't noticed an accessible entrance for those that can't go up and down stairs easily. The service staff was also very attentive and friendly from the server, to those bussing tables. read more

Ambiance overlooking the water was great, and our server, Melissa Carter, made our day! Service was exquisite. Food was delicious. Highly recommended. :-) read more

Chart House - Outdoor seating - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

I want to thank Heather for always being an amazing server and finding a money clip with hundreds of dollars which was lost and she found at our table as well as had it waiting with the manager in an envelope the next day. Also, Arsi is as was fantastic last night. Always great service and a view which is hard to beat. Thank you read more

I've been in OC for years and could kick myself for not having been to the Chart House until recently. We went there for Thanksgiving dinner (very crowded), and received great food and amazing service. Valet parking was reasonable too. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Avoid this place at all costs. They only hire rude staff, especially the hosts. They purposely avoid accommodating you. I understand if they are busy, but having had this happen every time we've been there, especially as Landry's members that's intentional. Salad arrived without dressing and I was told menu was wrong, the basil balsamic is not the designated dressing for the chopped salad . They obviously didn't care about their customers. My credit card was temporarily misplaced. This was a very special birthday dinner that turned into a disaster by their rude hosts and servers who want to upsell for extra tip- think twice before go you there read more

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

Ordered take out and the staff was fantastic. From ordering to picking up the food, there service was great. Unless you are using valet, parking is difficult as you will need to find street parking. The views from their outdoor seating are breath taking. Ordered clam chowder, Alaskan black cod and herb crusted salmon. The clam chowder had good size chunks of clam however the soup did not have a very strong seafood flavor to it. Alaskan black cod was nice and flaky but did not have much flavor to it, nor the furikake rice. The herb crusted salmon was a little dry and the crumble on top had nice saltiness to it. Overall the food itself did not quite match the price but the service was great and the view is amazing. read more

Did I tell you that I got proposed to nine years ago in this restaurant? The food is amazing. The service is always very good. Ambience is beautiful beautiful views and the food is very tasty altogether. Very nice restaurant is one of my favorites in OC. read more

We came here to celebrate our anniversary and had the best experience with our server Jacob. Honestly, if you can have Jacob take care of you then you're in great hands. We were lucky to be seated inside, by the window, and had the perfect view of the harbor. We definitely got really lucky. Additionally, since they noted on the reservation it was our anniversary, they had it on their menu to wish us a happy anniversary as well, which I thought was a nice touch. Food was great and my drink was ok. I think I'll try another cocktail next time as the mango mojito was definitely on the very sweet side and tasted a bit syrupy. I appreciate they had mocktails as well and they looked refreshing. I would recommend the prime rib. The mashed potatoes that came with it were great! I highly recommend ordering the mushrooms as a side to share as well. If you like a thicker clam chowder, then this place is it. I prefer a thicker soup than the thin/watery kind. We ordered too much food for two, but the prices for all we ordered was a steal. Considering we ate at Rare Society, paid double, and had terrible steaks there says a lot. 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

Service amazing views spectacular Happy hour the best in town. Got there at 3:45 pm for the start of Happy Hour and we got the best table outside with spectacular views. Ordered the prim rib sliders $13 and firecracker shrimp $6 Margarita $8 and beer$6 the placed filled up quickly as they open at 4 pm and all patio seating was gone in 15 minutes of our arrival. Came on a Thursday and I would come back as the service was excellent I will try a full dinner as it looked like it was a great place for inside dining a quirky cool vibe. read more

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We recently hosted a large private event at Chart House Dana Point. In the months leading up to it, we visited twice for dinner to get a feel for the space and the food. Both of those visits were positive, and they gave us confidence that the location would be a good fit. When the day of our event arrived, everything came together exactly as planned. The room was set the way we had requested, the tables were ready for our guests, and the view of the harbor and ocean created the kind of setting we were hoping for. Melissa, the Sales and Events Coordinator, deserves specific recognition. She was involved from start to finish and her attention to detail showed at every stage. She explained the menu options thoroughly and worked with us on adjustments for guests with special dietary needs. She handled contracts and payments in a straightforward way using secure electronic signatures, and she provided clear confirmations each time so we never had to wonder where things stood. She also asked questions we had not thought about ourselves, which gave us confidence that nothing would be overlooked. On the day of the event, Melissa seemed to be everywhere at once, though never in a way that drew attention. One moment she was checking that the décor and signage looked exactly right, the next she was coordinating with the kitchen, and later she was quietly smoothing out small details before anyone noticed them. What really stood out was how she didn't stay on the sidelines as a coordinator. Instead, she blended in with the serving staff, carrying trays and delivering plates herself. By putting herself right in the middle of the action, she saw the event exactly as our guests were experiencing it and could make adjustments in real time. It was a smart move that gave her a complete view of the room and allowed her to keep everything running flawlessly. To our guests, the entire event appeared effortless, but we knew it was her presence and attention that made it that way. The staff who supported the event were equally professional. Servers were attentive and consistent, clearing plates and refilling drinks without interrupting conversations. Bartenders were efficient and friendly, and everything about the service felt well coordinated. Several guests commented to us afterward about how well cared for they felt, which reflects directly on the staff who worked that day. The food was very good. Portions were generous, dishes were prepared as expected, and everything was delivered consistently. Guests with dietary needs had their meals handled carefully, and they specifically mentioned how much they appreciated that their food was given the same thought and quality as everyone else's. I know this location has some mixed reviews online, with comments about service or food inconsistency. That was not our experience. What we saw was careful planning, clear communication, and a team that delivered exactly what was promised. Our event ran smoothly from beginning to end, and our guests left with positive impressions of both the food and the service. If the level of attention and professionalism we experienced is carried through consistently, it shows that Chart House Dana Point has all the pieces in place to deliver excellent events and meals. What we saw was the restaurant operating at its best, and it left us with a very positive impression of what this location can achieve. read more

The Chart House in Dana Point is all about the view, perched right above the harbor, it's hard to beat those ocean sunsets. The building itself has a cool, modern design that makes the place feel special from the moment you walk in. Service is friendly, which keeps the vibe relaxed. The food is solid and tasty, but honestly, it's the atmosphere and scenery that steal the show. If you're looking for a spot to impress out‑of‑towners or just enjoy a night with a view, this is the place. read more

Food, Ambiance was great. Service was good too.great place to go. Their happy hours menu is fantastic, yammy and reasonable

AMAZING SERVICE, GREAT FOOD, ambiance was un beatable. Our server was personable and very educated on menu items and recommendations read more

Hate writing this. Was my childhood FAVORITE spot. I felt like such a special kid coming here with my family. Appetizers were PHENOMENAL tonight. We had the yellowtail and crab cakes. They were honestly melt in your mouth. Both our entrees were very sub par. My king crab legs could do the wave. Very bendy. They ended up cutting it open for me. 2/4 $100 crab were edible. The other 2 were bendy and chewy/ dry. My husbands lamb was like mole chocolate sauce. The menu said mint. Not chocolate. Not exactly what we thought. And definitely was a splurge night for us. We thought it would be melt in your mouth like the apps were. If we could do it again we would do apps and drinks only. Xxx Sincerely two young new parents excited to have a date night out alone, and disappointed with dishes. Also the waitress will call you "gorgeous lady" all night. At first it's nice to hear. Then it's a lot read more