food was ok - service was good. definitely overpriced - $240+ for 2 of us (with only 1 glass of wine). the worst part was that we were charged a "CC charge" ... so basically a % charge for using our credit card ... have yet to dine at a restaurant that does that. when we asked our server what that was about, he informed us that they have to pay a fee for credit card charges & if they don't then pass that expense over to their customers, then they would have to raise their prices ... what a lousy excuse!!! that is the establishment's responsibility, not your customer's ... not to mention the fact that i doubt you could raise your prices much more (they are already high). will probably not dine at Glasspar again. read more

Finally stopped here. The inside is nice, service was really good and friendly. Here's what we had: Paper Plane cocktail- Not bad, but a little too sweet for me. G3 cocktail- Very Tasty, but also a little too sweet. Calamari- Well executed, sauce was pretty good. Sour dough loaf- Pretty mild flavor, if you're a sour dough lover, I'd skip it. 1/2 lb Clams- Literally 2 bites of food(5 small clams) for $13...on happy hour. Maybe I underestimated the weight of the shells, but regardless, it was egregious how poor the value was on this. Day Boat Scallops- These were pretty good, but another horrible value. This was a main, it was 4 scallops and a small sweet potato/brussel hash for $44. It's just priced way too high for something that isn't mind blowing. Looking back I realized the server tried to warn us, but we didn't catch on. read more

The bartender made this such a terrible experience. He obviously hates being there so get rid of him. He isn't courteous friendly or helpful in any way. I will tell everyone not to go here. Trashy read more

So much for being good. Kumamoto and Clams. So good. The four Jonah Crab claws were awful. Told our waitress and her whole attitude changed. Never saw a manager or a credit. They were not edible. Very tough previously frozen and not good . 300.00 tab for two of us. Swordfish and Fish and chips were just okay. Appetizers seem to be the best. Disappointed as we are considering this place for a group dinner. Cannot risk a bad item and no response to that bad item! read more

Lovely happy hour time on Friday afternoon. Sat at the bar and were welcomed nicely. Estonia close to the Marina/harbor. Service was attentive and food was delicious from duck fat fries, clams, to oysters. My fave was the Lavender drink done right. read more

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We had made a reservation a few days earlier and informed them that we have a dog, since in the past they had made it difficult to bring a dog. When we arrived the hostess ( Scottie ) had a less than pleasant attitude and claimed that only high top tables were available, although many regular low tables were empty. She claimed that they were all reserved. We left and went to a restaurant next to them ( what a dish ) where we have been to so many times before and always very pleasant and accommodating. We have been to Glasspar many times in the past ( with and without our dog ) and although their food is good and servers have always been friendly , unfortunately they seem to only attract unfriendly hostesses. We have tried to overlook this issue , however tonight was the breaking point ! We will most DEFINITELY never return to Glasspar. read more

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This restaurant is nothing like else in Orange County! The food, service, and ambiance set the mood for any special occasion or grabbing a nice dinner. Owner and head chef rob wilson and wife Annique Wilson should be proud of what they have built! The Spanish octopus, Icelandic cod, and a dozen oysters are my go to order! Love visiting whenever I am in town and highly recommend! Love my Glasspar family! read more

Cute little place close to the harbor. We were seated close to the entrance, so I did not see much of the restaurant. It looks like they have a nice, cozy patio with fire pits to sit next to. The service was very friendly, but pretty slow. We went in the day before Christmas Eve, so not sure if that had anything to do with the slowness. I am split on the food. The oysters I ordered were very fresh. The lobster roll, was eh, did not taste fresh and was a little underwhelming. I also ordered a side of the Duck Fat fries, which tasted nothing less than normal fries. Overall, I was disappointed with our experience, expected a lot more from the reviews I read. read more

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This is definitely one of our favorite places to dine! The food is always delicious and the service is top notch!! I love beautiful views as well! A must check out establishment!! read more

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I took a dear friend to dinner on a weekend evening. The ambience was perfect. Quiet, not overly crowded so that we could hear our conversations. We started with an appetizer and specialty drinks from an amazing bartender. We both had fresh fish for an entree that was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Our wait staff were very attentive and accommodating to our requests. We are definitely coming back here ! read more

Walked in on a Monday evening and were seated in the outdoor covered patio with heat lamps Free parking Sherry was wonderful The decoration is chic but relaxing I called because i wanted crab cake and couldn't see on menu. They made some for me Good choice of oysters Check the daily offerings Good drinks read more

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The best thing was the waiter, Jake. He was very sweet, and helpful. Our food was delicious, we had steak with a bearnaise sauce and eggs. Everything was fresh! The tomatoes on the side, and the pico de gallo for our eggs. Usually, places don't make that fresh. read more

Adriano and Sunshine were amazing. Adriano is a wiz at the bar and find just the right drink for you. Sunshine was friendly and made us love our time there. Best bar experience ever!!!! Love this place! read more

Food is always amazing here! We love the patio Winter or Summer... they have nice heaters. Service has been consistently good. Parking can be an issue on busy nights, so recommend dining early or late on those evenings. read more

The service was excellent and our table ready when we arrived. The fish and steak entrees were tasty at a good price. We will go back.

Stopped in for a quick bite with my friend and had amazing sourdough and poke tacos! the drinks were beautifully crafted and our server Mark was incredibly nice, helpful, and funny. Will definitely come back for more! read more

I was staying in Dana Point for a business trip and I was craving oysters. This seemed like the perfect spot that was walking distance to the harbor. For cocktails, I recommend the Siren's Song! Very refreshing and easy to drink. the Grapefruit Mimosa was very nice as well. Can't go wrong with that! The kumiai oysters are a must! Add the louis sauce? INCREDIBLE. This was my first time having a creamy sauce on an oyster. game changer!!! Sweet, crisp, and briny! These satisfied my cravings perfectly. Very freshly shucked oysters. Biggest downside was the clam chowder. Not only did it take over 30 minutes to come out, the clams were chewy and the chowder didn't have enough potato or bacon for me. It was very creamy though! Great consistency. read more

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My husband and I were heading out for a date night and wanted to do Glasspar for our night out together. We did enjoy. We did arrive to the restaurant at 5 o'clock shortly after they opened as we were hoping to have an intimate dinner since a week day and not busy. We asked to be seated out on the patio by a fire. They put us at a two top and we were greeted by our waiter. Here's where it took a turn. The whole patio was open and then they proceeded to put two women right next to us when again there was open seating everywhere and the two women were so loud and talking about work and people problems that really put a damper on our date night out. It seems like they would seat every other table first instead of people right next to you. Again, patio wide open. It would make sense to me. We ordered some wine. They do offer a selection, but it's pretty pricey, For the appetizers, we ordered Willy's Tacos and the shrimp ceviche. The tacos were lukewarm, but had a good flavor. The shrimp ceviche was not even the size of my palm and came with a few chips. It was pretty bland tasting. I would skip it. For the entrees, we ordered the Shrimp Pappardelle and the Lobster Roll. I'd like to say they were better but they were not. Both dishes had absolutely no flavor. The Lobster Roll was served on Texas toast and was very disappointing. I don't mind things being pricey as long as you get a good experience and good food, but I would say, start to finish this not something we would try again. read more

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Great meal at this place! The service was excellent and the quality of the food was superb, from the dozen oysters and excellent sourdough with a nice bottle of Prosecco. The surf and Turf was perfectly prepared and scallops amazing! My only regret is I forgot to bring the bottle of DAOU Heart of a Lion for dinner. read more

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Everything is awesome! Come for happy hour. Wifee had Mac n cheese. She said "so much better than Stouffers". Duh. Fish n chips great too. read more

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Went to Glasspar for my birthday dinner and my expectations were exceeded. Everything from service to the food and drinks were fantastic. Stacy took such great care of us and our pups- made us (and the dogs) feel so comfortable and welcome. Much appreciated the experience. Dirty martinis and oysters were a highlight. Thank you read more

Came here for dinner this past weekend. The bar area has a nice aesthetic to it. I enjoyed my gin cocktail which had a nice balance to it. For dinner entrees we had the salmon and fish & chips. The salmon was pretty filling and had a tasty sauce drizzle. For dessert, we tried the Ship Wreck which was a custard with a side of cookies. The custard was way too rich in flavor, and the cookies were a little too crispy for my liking. It was a bit pricey, but I'd be curious to come back and try some happy hour items. read more

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Oyster shooter was so good! A great way to kickoff a really good meal. Scallops with English pea puree was the entree selection, which was tough to make, with so many excellent choices. The scallops had a good sear on the top. The poke tacos were a hit. Waiter did a good job servicing a large party with numerous requests. Beautiful setting outside with the fireplaces and marina across the street. read more

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It's Regatta nights at Glasspar! In addition to the regular delicious menu, they have a prefix as well. Do not miss this opportunity to try some of the chefs signature dishes . We fell in love with the butternut squash soup with truffle cream . The duck confit with sausage, roasted veggies, cannelloni beans, and truffle oil ... " oh my goodness" The lemon bar dessert with the raspberry sorbet completely hit the spot... but then... we realized we had one more spot to hit... And that was with the salted caramel pot de creme with a 70% French dark chocolate sea salt cookie ... Wow! As the three of us were devouring this pot of yumminess. We actually looked at each other and said "oh my God I could eat 20 of these !!! "but alas... summer is coming... This delicious dessert is called "the shipwreck" but in my opinion, they should call it "the dreamboat" I think Regatta nights ends on March 10th, I'm not 100% sure so you will have to call and ask. And while you are at it, make a reservation for yourself. The staff members are so friendly you will always be greeted with a big smile. It's a great date night restaurant , girls night out, family gathering, birthday party. The food is delish! they've got a gorgeous patio and a large indoor dining room with cozy booths. In the summertime I love to come sit at the lively bar and have oysters... Plenty of free parking - Cheers! read more

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I was sad to see Mahe go, so perhaps I'm biased. That being said, the location remains amazing, but the food and service are just ok. Nothing really negative to note; would just say that for service, they were a bit slow despite it not being excessively busy. The food was not bad, but not amazing. Shared the Lobster roll and Fish & Chips with my wife, both of which fall into the aforementioned category. I think if there were some tweaks to improve the food and ensure a good workflow for wait staff, this place would be a great place to frequent for both locals and visitors. read more

I wish I remembered to take more pictures and videos because this place was great! Husband and I came here for our anniversary dinner and was greeted by such wonderfully kind staff. Oysters and most of the food were a hit, as well as the beer and mocktails (I was trying to keep it light that night). The only downside were the poke tacos we had as an appetizer. The wonton taco shells were overly fried and the poke was drowned in a super salty sauce. I get that everyone has different tastes, but if the quality of the fish was great, they wouldn't need to distract from it with the other elements. Definitely don't let that deter you from trying this spot, though - it was still a great experience overall. read more

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My mom, kids, and I ate here tonight and our whole experience was great!! Our server, Ryan D. was awesome. He made our dining time feel relaxing and very enjoyable-which was what we needed. Big shout out to Ryan for being a stellar gem you have there at Glasspar! All of the service/help was fantastic too! Can't say enough about it! THE FOOD was on POINT! We got a dozen oysters, NY strip, burger, lobster mac, steamed clams, and beat salad. Delicious!!! I had some of everything and am still in THE BEST food coma. I love this place. I will be back for sure!! read more

Poor service. That includes the restaurant manager. Manager supposed to make management decisions which include customer satisfaction and services . The brunch service that I experienced today tells me not to return to this restaurant. I am writing this to save you trouble not to dine in this place. I guess you have to experience yourself to get proof what I went through. Good luck if you're not satisfied. read more

Manager handled situation / under pressure extremely poorly My folks usually come here for Sunday brunch, my father ordered the bottomless mimosas. As he kindly asked the server for a refill on his mimosa throughout his meal... once we got the bill, the bill had several charges for mimosa rounds instead of the bottomless, & server said she didn't hear he said the bottomless. Even though he kept asking for a refill on his same mimosa? You would think to just put two and two together, & think they would want bottomless because why would we pay for several rounds of mimosas when there's a bottomless option? Ok. No problem! The manager comes out, my father was a little upset so I tried to kindly and respectfully voice my fathers concerns towards the manager. Respectfully we STILL paid the 6 rounds of mimosas that Glasspar charged. & Instead of hearing our concerns as we were trying to apologize for the inconvenience... the manager just walked away while we were still talking to her... DISRESPECTFULLY. Extremely rude & unprofessional! read more

This place is a hidden gem! It is extremely hard to go out to eat, due to my son being autistic so he tends to scream a lot. But our first time there they made us feel so welcomed, we had to come back a week later. We drove all the way from Temecula it's worth the drive trust me. It feels like you're eating at an extremely fine dining restaurant just due to the food quality. The owner / head chef has worked in some high end restaurants so he really knows what he's doing. Every dish we had was amazing. Their lobster Mac and cheese was so good. It's also the same Mac and cheese they serve for the kids meal minus the lobster. Our second time there we had their daily special it was phenomenal! It was a Hawaiian halibut that was herb crusted with veggies and a bur Blanc sauce. I actually really wanted their burger with a crab cake and louie sauce, but I'm so happy I went with the special. You were really able to taste the chefs culinary skills from it. My son's father had their surf and turf, which was a steak and lobster tail. The lobster tail was cooked to perfection that it was so easy to come out of the shell. They also have an amazing cocktail menu. And an amazing mocktail menu. We sat on the patio right next to this beautiful fire pit wall. Stacy is incredible, she remembered us from the week before and brought out my son's drink and food so fast, so that his dad and I could enjoy our dinner and time together. If you come please ask for Stacy! We will definitely be back soon. read more

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We were visiting Dana Point and stopped into Glasspar for lunch. The restaurant is located a bit above the harbor, which makes for a great spot after roaming around. The Oysters tasted fresh and delicious and the food was great! read more

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We went to Glasspar for our 25th wedding anniversary. We told the waiter and he barely acknowledged it. The food was good but an exorbitant price. The service was mediocre and the ambiance was just ok. For the amount of money we spent we'd expect a much better experience all the way around. Overall we were disappointed. read more

Absolutely love this restaurant! Food is always fresh and delicious, the libations are always great, and the service is amazing!

My experience at Glasspar was amazing ! I came for dinner and drinks to catch up with a good friend and it was so fun ! The best bartender Chase was very attentive and Julian at the oyster bar was super helpful and sweet with his recommendations and wonderful customer service! you can tell he's really passionate about his job and genuinely likes it. Very refreshing to see it was so good and memorable and they both made the overall experience so much better. Would go back 10/10 read more

Food: Icelandic Cod (Seasonal Fish Inspiration) with tahini glazed heirloom cauliflower, baby bok choy, sweet pepper pickled onions & mushrooms, red Thai curry coconut sauce was light and not overpowering flavor; 6oz Prime Strip Loin & 8oz Grilled Lobster Tail was amazing; Ragout of Filet Mignon with wild mushrooms, pearl onions, pancetta, carrots & blistered tomatoes, whole grain mustard potato mousse cognac green peppercorn sauce was a high-end beef stew will more flavor; 12oz Prime NY Steak with bone marrow gratin, potato mousse broccolini, rosemary demi-glace Service: Sarah was AMAZING!!! Very impressed with her Korean! Very knowledgable & helpful with the food & beverage choices! Design: in an Arts & Crafts style building with clinker brick & stone column bases; interiors is very contemporary & modern; love the old with the new mix; great outdoor dining atmosphere with "fire walls" to separate various dining spaces Overall: if you want GREAT seafood or steak done creatively by Chef Rob Wilson, who used to be the Exec. Chef at Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel & Montage, then you need to find this hidden gem in Dana Point. read more

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Great dinner experience in Dana Point! Everything was delicious--but especially my salmon. It was cooked perfectly. The sauce underneath was subtle and the carrots were delicious. The ambiance was lovely, service was attentive, and we generally enjoyed all of our dishes in the party. The duck fat fries were the most flavorful fries I've ever had in my life! The burger--my honey loved it. The pork chop was also well seasoned and the sweet potato purée had some fabulous reactions. The molasses bread and Mac and cheese were great comfort appetizers for a hungry bunch. The only dish I tasted that was kind of meh was the seasoning on the ahi tuna. It was not complimentary to the fantastic noodle dish flavor and overpowered the fresh fish. read more

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Love the ambiance of dinner on the heated patio. Dinner was delicious. I loved the charred octopus and scallops. Service was great one minute and then not the next. I'm not sure what was going on. Our drinks, starter, and dinner were all timed so nicely. Then dessert took forever. The apple dessert, which was supposed to be heated, was cold. read more

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The restaurant has a great atmosphere. The location is great. It's a cute little place. Our waiter was kind and my large party was accommodated and sat for service quickly. The food was just ok . I didn't have anyone in my party say their order was amazing or delicious. Let's start with water. I felt the water had a bad taste but I didn't mention it until someone in my party noticed it as well. They found the water SALTY i just felt like the water tasted like pool water. My order came with a salad, steak,and dessert. The salad lettuce tasted bad . Im not sure how to explain the flavor it had. The steak didn't taste good either .We went with a party of 15. Three orders were forgotten but I understood because we were a large party. What is not acceptable is that I had to remind the waiter about 3 of the orders. Then remind him again about 1 order. I had to remind again about the same order For the 3rd time. Finally, then the order came out it was incorrect. Once again I had to go ask the waiter for assistance with the order because one of the sides was incorrect. The final order came out last. Last as in every single person in my 15 person party was finished eating type of last .Someone in my party ordered milk for her child. He didn't drink his milk so his mom decided to taste it. She said the milk was sour. There just a tad too many negatives here.I would like to end with a positive comment and say that the french fries and ketchup were tasty. If you have a choice I would advise to go down the walkway to the other restaurant. read more

We absolutely love this place! Great atmosphere and the food and bar is exceptional. My favorites are the Glasspar Marg, oysters, chowder, and lobster roll. The Mac and cheese and fries are so delicious too. read more

Our server, Stacy, was incredibly attentive and helpful with her recommendations. We sat at the oyster bar, which allowed us the really cool chance to see the crew shucking oysters. The oysters were fresh and DELICIOUS, and the entrees came quickly, hot, and full of flavor (my husband highly recommends the tomahawk pork chop). The atmosphere was perfect for my husband and I: busy but not overwhelming. We were able to carry conversation without having to shout or struggle to hear each other. Overall, a fantastic experience. Keep up the excellent work and give our thanks to Stacy! read more

Glasspar - Espresso Martini (top left), G3 (top right), Oyster Shooters (center) - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California