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Chart House

3.2 (1.7k reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Romantic
Classy
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials

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Salmon with crab, Steamed Asparagus and sea bass with lobster risotto
Amy V.

Made a reservation online. When we got there, they were running a little late but communicated that to us and it wasn't a big deal. We asked to sit out side and they seated us. What was strange was we had a folding table and chairs. There was an event going on which was fine but the table was wobbly and the chairs were uncomfortable. The view was amazing, our service was great. We loved the recommendations on the food and enjoyed everything else. The calm chowder and lobster bisque was amazing. Sea bass and salmon with crab delicious. The mini lava cake was to die for. They gave a free dessert red velvet cake for celebrating my mom and I. We would def come back but make sure we are at a normal table. Loved it otherwise.

Mini Lava Cake
Dylan L.

Service was great, they were running late on there reservations so it took them about 20 minutes to seat us. Great views we got a table next to the window so we could see the Dana Point Harbor. However they sat a large party next to us about halfway through our dining and they were extremely loud and my girlfriend and I could barely hear each other talk. Food was all great except our entree's where they put way too much salt on our fish both my sea bass and her halibut were like a salt bomb.

Francine H.

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.

View from our table and the yummy salmon and rib eye steak.
Adrienne B.

We celebrated my birthday last week at the classic Chart House overlooking the harbor! Our bartender Corbin was so kind and the drinks were delicious for happy hour! For dinner, our server Stefan was delightful, entertaining, attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend the Chart House in Dana Point for all of your celebrations.

Kids menu Mac and broccolini. Pretty good
Rumany P.

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.

Louis C.

We happened to be passing by and stopped in for happy hour. Everything we ordered was pretty average, and nothing really stood out. The service was okay, but the beautiful view and great location are definitely the highlights of this place.

Bruschetta with a sun dried tomato twist.  Basil oil was delicious
Michael Y.

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.

Bug left/ few got lost.
Sheila D.

Came here to celebrate a special occasion and left very disappointed. We ordered the happy hour lettuce wraps, and as soon as they were served, we noticed multiple bugs in the lettuce. (We weren't sitting outside). When we told our waiter, instead of apologizing, he simply said, "It happens." He offered to replace the dish, so we ordered the spinach dip instead because our appetite was ruined. However, we were still charged for the spinach dip replacement. Mistakes happen, but the lack of hospitality and how this was handled made for a very disappointing experience.

Mimi W.

Great food and views! I had the Chilean sea bass it was so good!!! It was a lovely date night! We had a great server! Highly recommend! Parking is valet or street parking!

Jami M.

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.

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Lynzee H.

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.

Rowena B.

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.

Key West halibut it was so good so much flavor definitely recommend it

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Came for their happy hour and it was very good ! Pretty busy, would recommend getting there early .

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This is the most popular happy hour in South Orange County for a lot of reasons. Value, wuality and amazing harbor views.

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Ask the Community - Chart House

Is the restaurant handicap friendly for a diner in a wheelchair?

I'm pretty sure you can drive into the park structure, which is down under the main entrance to get to the same level as the restaurant. I saw an exit to that parking area from the dining room and it was a flat traverse there. I think you'd just… 

Is their a fee for valet?

Yes. The fee changed recently from $8 to $9.

Does this location have a salad bar?

I haven't seen one post pandemic 😷

Where is your steak sourced from? Creekstone? Australian?

Newport Meats, a Sysco brand.

Checking in for 2024, is the salad bar back yet?

So sorry, but the salad bar has not returned to the Chart House!

Happy hour menu?

Chart house Happy Hour. This is one thing that they still do right. Mon - Fri 4p-6p in the bar and patio, great view and not too crowded.… 

Is the salad bar back since being discontinued due to COVID?

As of May 29, it seems like it's still discontinued

How many happy hour seats are available on the outdoor patio?

I didn't count but what could see many seats for happy hour. Hope this helps. If you have large group let the manager know and

Is it pet friendly?

Yes. I have seen diners have the dogs with them .

I see there is a happy hour. Do they serve the happy hour items on weekends and on those regular menu?

Happy hour items are only available M-F from 4-6pm in the bar area. None of the Appetizers on the HH menu are on the regular dinner menu

What is the parking situation like?

There is a parking garage below the restaurant but they now force you to valet park upstairs only. There is street parking but depending on the time of day, on-street parking may be filled up. Be careful with the valets though as they don't wear… 

I am wondering what is the best phone number for this business? The one on file just keeps ringing and then hangs up. I've been trying for several days. I am not able to get a hold of anyone.

avoid them the customer service has turned to crap. they don't answer their phone anymore

Does the staff where masks? Are the tables distanced?

As of tonight, no one was wearing a mask

Hi! Do you have any vegan options?

Don’t know

Is there a covered outdoor seating area in case it rains?

There is umbrella.

What is your cork fee?

$25 per bottle, max 2 bottles per group

Does this location offer a salad bar buffet?

Yes and you can either dine on the salad bar solo or have it with an entree.

What is the dress code?

I wore Hawaiian Shirt with Levi's , it's Dana Point not Beverly Hills

What is the earliest I can come and get a table for 6 outside for Happy Hour?

Hi Shana. Happy hour is from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.

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Bourbon Steak Orange County - Steak combo, the right Wagyu is amazing

Bourbon Steak Orange County

4.5(640 reviews)
1.4 mi
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We came to Bourbon Steak to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, and it was our first time…read moredining here. We've tried almost all of the well-known steakhouses in Orange County, and Bourbon Steak was by far one of our best experiences, if not the best. Everything was excellent. We had the Filet Mignon, Delmonico (Ribeye), and the Wagyu steak special, along with the Truffle Mac & Cheese, Potato Purée, and Mushrooms. The Wagyu filet was exceptionally tender and delicious, and every steak was cooked exactly the way we requested. The quality of the food was outstanding. Our server, Dulce, was wonderful, very friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. She made our anniversary dinner feel extra special, and the rest of the staff was just as warm and professional. One of the highlights of the evening was when Chef Justin personally brought us a complimentary caviar appetizer. It was such a thoughtful and memorable touch. Later, the restaurant manager also surprised us with a complimentary cake and ice cream to help us celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, which made the evening feel even more special. I very rarely give a restaurant a full five-star rating, but Bourbon Steak absolutely deserves five stars. Beyond the excellent quality of the food, a big reason for that rating was the exceptional service from Dulce, Chef Justin, the manager, and the rest of the team. Another wonderful part of the experience is the location. Since the restaurant is inside the beautiful Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, you can also enjoy the resort grounds and atmosphere before or after dinner, which makes the whole evening even more enjoyable. The combination of excellent food, beautiful surroundings, and outstanding service made our 20th anniversary dinner truly memorable. We've visited many great steakhouses throughout Orange County, but Bourbon Steak really stood out. We will definitely be back.

We've dined at Bourbon several times over the years and have always had wonderful experiences,…read morewhich is why we chose it for a much-needed date night away from the kids. Our server was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. Unfortunately, my heirloom tomato salad arrived with a thick black hair in it, which was incredibly unappetizing and completely ruined the dish. It was especially disappointing because this is not something I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The manager came over, sincerely apologized, and removed the salad from our bill, which we appreciated. While I understand that mistakes can happen, it was still a disappointing experience at a restaurant that has always held such high standards. I'm hopeful this was just an isolated incident because we've always enjoyed dining here in the past.

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Bourbon Steak Orange County - Bourbon  trolly. One of the best Old Fashions. Hand made from scratch.

Bourbon trolly. One of the best Old Fashions. Hand made from scratch.

Bourbon Steak Orange County - THE MOST AMAZING BREAD OF ALL TIME! Garlic brioche bread with truffle butter

THE MOST AMAZING BREAD OF ALL TIME! Garlic brioche bread with truffle butter

Bourbon Steak Orange County - Tomato bisque

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Legends Seafood & Steakhouse - Ensalada Del Mar & 1000 Steps Beach Cocktail

Legends Seafood & Steakhouse

4.4(230 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Far Niente wine dinner Another masterful wine dinner hosted…read moreby Ricardo and his team. We were so impressed we didn't take pictures ( shame on us) the food and wine couldn't be better. The detailed around the winery and wine added educational value to anyone we to this wine. Bravo We so look forward to these dinners. Only downside as I have mentioned is the noise level. Perhaps these can be done in the bar area .. it has much better acoustics?.. I am sure bc of the kitchen location directly in dinning room the bar is not convenient, so we will have to make do. Love the dinner anyway.

excellent as always. finally got to try the fried chicken sandwich, i loved the slaw it came with &…read morethe garlic fries. i do wish there was more garlic sprinkled over the fries but it's a very small critique. it's a generous portion as well. Joey was awesome as always. he made me a lemon drop & moscow mule. i also got Timballo, my absolute favorite! almost got dessert but at that point i was very full. Ricardo came by to say hi, he is very nice & we got to speak about the food preparations & chat. it's clear he takes pride in his team & the food they are serving. he is always interacting w guests & welcoming people back; it's wonderful to be recognized from previous visits. Martine is also helping everyone & him & Joey made sure i had everything i needed. i can't wait to come back.. the person next to me at the bar was having the carpaccio & now i can't stop thinking about it! thank you Legends! y'all ARE legends! :)

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Legends Seafood & Steakhouse - Linguine del Campo

Linguine del Campo

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Raya - Guacamole

Raya

4.1(866 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Last week, I made a reservation for lunch at RAYA. When I arrived, I realized that only the brunch…read moremenu was available, while I was hoping to order from the à la carte menu. Their staff kindly allowed me to cancel my reservation without any penalty and even recommended two other restaurants on the same floor where I could order à la carte dishes. They handled the situation with great understanding and made me feel completely comfortable. I truly appreciated the excellent service and positive experience. When I'm in the mood to enjoy a larger meal and explore more of your menu, I will definitely come back and give your restaurant another try. Thank you for the hospitality! Sara

3 stars are for the view and location…read more For a high-end restaurant, the service compared more to a diner. Our server was very unprofessional. We all started with cocktails and then ordered a bottle of wine to enjoy with our meal. I was a little slower on finishing my cocktail but also agreed to a glass of wine with my guests. The comment to me was along the lines of "double fisting it tonight, hey?" I'd accept and laugh at that in a bar, but not at an exclusive dining location. Later we asked what the name "Raya" meant, as that's our pups name, and was told "it's stingray, obviously in Spanish". Not sure what's obvious about that since the menu isn't Spanish or Latin American leaning. Probably would go back, but would leave straight away if we were seated in the same server's section. Highly disappointed.

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Raya - Raya Citrus Carlota

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Rare Society

Rare Society

4.1(493 reviews)
5.9 mi
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Came to Rare Society for our annual Fantasy Football dinner. The first thing I'll say is that the…read moreservice was excellent. We were always taken care of and never had an empty glass. Also appreciated the recommendations for food & wine pairings. As for the food let's get into it: - Seafood Tower (8/10) Great start to the meal, oysters were on point, everything else was just okay. - Pickle Fried Onion Rings (9/10) Anything pickle always gets me, but these were amazing. Would def order again. - Steak Board (9/10) Believe we ordered two of these. Pricey but worth it, steak was cooked perfectly and came with a few recommended sauces. Overall I would say it was a great experience. Highly recommend getting the suite/room if you have a big party. Parking might be tricky but it's a very nice/walkable area of San Clemente. Would I go again? Absolutely!

Food: 3 because the sides and dessert were really good…read more However, if you're touted as a great steakhouse, the steak better be amazing. It was just ok. I've had far better for less. I wasn't impressed with the 35 day dry aged ribeye, it wasn't tender at all, tough and chewy and 3 of us ordered it. Disappointing because this place came highly recommended. My friends and I about once a year go to a good steak place. We were really looking forward to this place. 5 of us, $900 including tip. Service: We were seated at 5:30p, took about 30m for someone to come and bring us water, we were seated outside on a hot day, they must not believe in cold water with ice cuz we got neither. Another 30m went by and he finally took our order but just staters. Waiter was kinda pushy about the cold appetizers I finally had to say no, just these, then he left again. We were ready to order but he left and we didn't see him for another 30ish. Finally took our dinner order. Took over 2 hrs to get our dinner only to be very disappointed. I read and was told the service was poor. Guess management doesn't care cuz people still show up. I won't be one.

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Truffle fries

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Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Tiramisu Dessert is yum

Jack's Restaurant & Bar

4.4(514 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Was recommended to this place by friends who picked me up to take me here! We intended happy hour…read moreand glamour the minute you walk in! This place is amazing, white table cloths with black napkins, dogs on the patio, wonderful quiet postured and polite service. We ordered drinks and the the bruschetta, shrimp scampi and shrimp risotto. All of was delicately flavored with all the Italian flavors, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, just exquisite! Then, had to try the desserts, we were set on spumoni, but the waiter recommended the chocolate cake. It was served with vanilla ice cream, yum. The chocolate was moist had walnuts and like a brownie and not too rich either. Perfect! Certainly will be going back here and bringing the pup with us. We loved the open air and breeze and the walls are high enough to block the sight of cars. Twinkle light up above add a nice touch. They also had a separate water boy, impeccably dressed and well mannered. So nice to see staff so attentive to really good service with kindness and caring tones. Can't wait for the next happy hour! If I could add on stars I would give this place 10!

I am very grateful for Jason and the entire staff at Jack's. We booked a table for 2 on a Friday…read moreevening effortlessly. My wife had a raspberry lemon drop, and I had a refreshing soda water with lime. The Caesar salad was very green with light dressing and a generous amount of anchovies. My wife was hooked on the Calamari, and I really enjoyed the Sand Dad's with Rice Pilaf and mixed vegetables. The ambiance was bright yet low-key, the service was very timely, and the attentiveness of Jason with our requests put our minds at ease. You should definitely stop by Jack's!

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Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Stuffed pork chop mozzarella n arugula salad. With Frank Family's chard

Stuffed pork chop mozzarella n arugula salad. With Frank Family's chard

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Oso Bucco

Oso Bucco

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Pina colada mule. Didn't take a picture of my Paloma.

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