Jon's Fish Market is one of those classic Dana Point spots that completely lives up to the hype. The fish tacos were seriously so bomb and worth every penny -- fresh, flavorful, and the kind you keep thinking about long after you leave. Their clam chowder was rich, creamy, and easily one of the better ones I've had near the harbor, especially with the ocean air and views nearby. We also tried the fresh catch platter and you could genuinely taste the quality and freshness in every bite. The location honestly couldn't be better either. Being right by the harbor adds so much to the experience and makes it the perfect place to grab a meal after walking around the water. The whole vibe feels casual, local, and authentic in the best way. Great seafood, generous portions, and a location that reminds you why Dana Point is such a gem. read more

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Sadly it's now permanently closed as of May 3, 2026, after over 46 years in business. Our family wanted to make sure that we went there today. To thank the very kind owner who loves the Dana point community for generations, and visitors, first time equally as much. We wanted to get their delicious clam chowder, and wonderful fried fish, on today, their final day. The service was always excellent. The chill Dana Point Harbor, was always relaxing, nurturing, all year. Thank you, once again, and blessings for all the decades of wonderful deliciously fresh seafood, an extremely affordable price as well. - That you provided all your customers. Hopefully that beautiful large realistic looking swordfish that's been hanging on the restaurant wall ever since I was 10 years old - Will find a wonderful new home! oh, and that huge shark! (this place has personality, and heart, and will be missed dearly) read more

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Well, it's officially goodbye to this place. Ordered a four piece fish and chips to share and two diet cokes. The bill was $37.07. The young man tending to us was hustling so he deserved his tip of $8.00 so I walked away with a bill of $45.07. You had the audacity of charging $11.00 for two little cups of Diet Coke??? Well, you made your choice and you lost a customer and your reputation. Good luck. DO NOT RECOMMEND EATING HERE!!!!!! read more

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Nothing like fresh, delicious seafood! Fantastic selections on the menu ... seafood platters to tacos to burritos to salads and more. What I loved was the taste of the freshness of the fish ... not what you would necessarily get at a chain seafood restaurant. We had the spiny lobster tails, fries, coleslaw and an incredibly fresh huge salad! Service was very good and friendly. We sat on the outdoor patio, which was absolutely lovely on this hot day! You have to experience Jon's Fish Market! read more

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This is a pet-friendly outdoor seafood restaurant I recommend without hesitation. It's affordable and has the freshest and most delicious lobster I have had lately. Our accommodation was nearby so we came here for lunch. We all had the salmon, fish and chips, the shrimp, and the lobster. Everything we had was fantastic. My husband and I especially enjoyed the lobster the most. It looked delicious and very fresh when it first appeared. Since it was fresh it was easy to cut with the cutter. So The Faux Pas won't happen like Julia Roberts on the Pretty Woman movie set. We highly recommend this dish. The location sits close enough to Dana Point's main attractions that visitors can enjoy a pre-dining stroll along the pier or a post-meal walk on the harbor. Besides, this thoughtful restaurant understands that pets are family members so the dining space accommodates dogs of all sizes. There were a few customers with their dogs while we were dining there. The serving staff were very patient in arranging their seating. read more

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Wow--can't believe we've never eaten here after all our visits to Dana Point. What a great little café! We sat outside, which was very pleasant, though I wish I had gone inside to check out the interior as well. Service was a bit slow, but very friendly. Our server was especially kind and welcoming. The food was extremely delicious--fresh, with flavors that were perfectly balanced and complemented each other well. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more items. The only minor issue was the pigeons. The staff does a good job of chasing them away, but while we were there, some guests fed them, which caused quite a stir. Still, don't let that deter you--the food, service, and overall experience were excellent! read more

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We stopped by today for lunch and waited over 30 mins without a single server stopping by. The table next to us walked out and we ended up doing the same. read more

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We had such a great experience! Chris provided absolutely outstanding service attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. He made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. The food was wonderful as usual, and the overall experience was top-tier. We'll definitely be back. Best server ever! read more

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Jon's Fish Market at Dana Point has fresh seafood and a nice waterfront location, which made for a pleasant visit. The food was decent and portions were fair, but the flavors didn't quite stand out. Service was nice though! Overall an okay spot if you're in the area, but there's room for improvement. read more

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The fish at John's Fish market is extremely fresh. We can see why they want an award for 2025.... It's a bit of a gritty fish market hang out. It's been here forever, however , we just came in here because we were going to get a coffee at Cocoa Bloom. The fish and chips are quite good . And I had a Seabass taco. We're hoping that they can replace the outdoor tables with some newer ones . Very dog friendly and we noticed a lot of people getting off of the Catalina express boat came right on over for some fish and chips read more

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A fun way to enjoy freshly caught fish. I ordered the 2 piece fish and chips boat (alaskan cod and shoestring french fries). The batter is crispy with a good flavor to it. The fish is fresh - I loved it. The tartar sauce is made well - I really liked the seasoning and sweetness to it. With the crispy fries, the 2 piece boat was the right size for me. Other choices of fish available for the fish and chips are listed on the menu. I'm thinking about trying halibut the next time I'm here. Sitting on the patio, feeling the breeze, and having fish and chips with a Mexican coke makes for a really nice time. The service was very good, too. read more

Great food, especially the fried zucchini and the fried fish was pretty good too! And Amanda was truly amazing with awesome service! Comfortable and relaxed surroundings! We've been coming here for years!! read more

Went there for a dinner last Fri night. The whole harbor was abuzz that night due to Xmas boat parade...of course it's the holiday season in general, and it was Friday night ! I got there a half-hour before they close (that night last call was 8:45) and ordered a Halibut dinner with fries and coleslaw, and enjoyed a split of Sauvignon Blanc before and during the meal. It is a paper plate and plastic silverware place, which I'm fine with. It never bothered the Crab Cooker in Newport, and they have been around FOREVER! Halibut was nicely grilled, fries were thin and delicious, coleslaw was fresh and crisp. I must come back for their famous Fish & Chips. Kinda picky about tartar sauce-their's was very good. You can tell they make it, instead of using whatever Sysco sells! read more

Jon's Fish Market - Halibut, fries, coleslaw - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dana Point, California

I'm so glad I stepped into this place. I walked in and I was warmly greeted by Jet, who was a very well mannered young man. He was very knowledgeable and friendly to every customer that walked in. You can really tell. He loves his job. The fish was amazing and their french fries were perfectly cooked. The portion size was very generous. I will definitely be back. read more

Jon's Fish Market - Fish and chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dana Point, California

Jon's has been there for a long time! The outside patio is huge, extremely clean, and right near the water! Lots of fish and chips offerings with great service! Plenty of food to! It's been renovated (since my last visit) plus the half day, full day boats disembark right in front of Jon's! Best fish in South Orange County!! 100 stars!!!!********* read more

So sorry to see you go! best fish and chip in Orange County. Great service, food and Ambiance. You will be missed!

I've never felt the need to write a review on a place, whether my experience was good or bad. I understand that sometimes things happen. But with this place, I feel there's a need to speak up. Today, 04/19/26, We ordered three different fish and chips meals and one fish burrito. First, we received our drinks, and my wife noticed a black hair (didn't look human but hey what do I know) hanging from the rim of my cup. I initially shrugged it off and said, "Hey, it's just one hair, no biggie." Then our food arrived. As we were eating, we kept finding black hairs in the fish breading, sauces, and even on the fries. At that point, I told my family to stop eating because it honestly seemed like someone's cat or dog was running rampant in the kitchen. I politely called over our server and said, "Hey, I don't want to be a bug, but we've found multiple hairs throughout all of our meals." He responded, "Oh my, no way. Can I take that to show them?" I agreed. He came back with the check--nearly $90--and said, "So sorry about that, the drinks are on me." Mind you, all we got in drinks were a water, small Sprite, milk, and one Coke. I paid the bill and left, deciding I would never come back. I would have left it at that, but at around 9:00 PM tonight, I started feeling extremely sick--profusely sweating and doing everything I could to keep my stomach from spilling out. I do not recommend this place to anyone. The prices are high as can be, and the lack of cleanliness and consideration for customers is unacceptable. read more

Took forever to get our order taken, took forever to get our food. All the food was cold, and not very tasteful. Pigeons everywhere - not really their fault. But really probably better fitted as bird food anyway. Starving and biking four miles to get here. This is all that we have eaten and want no more. read more

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Jon's is and will always be our go to for fish and chips. We have come busy days, and slow days, but every time we sit outside with a cold ice tea and a corona we are happy. Jimmy buffet on their radio, the sound of the harbor, nothing beats it. The service is patio service, not normally dining. Some people complaining about wait times clearly don't go enough to see it's usually a couple of sweet kids handling the crowds and some times it gets busy! We have waited an hour for our food and the sweet waiter brought us some chowder to hold us over and apologized for the wait. But we are so blessed to be waiting on delicious food while being ocean front. We love it here and hope it's here to stay. People want to keep the Dana Point harbor charm? Support your local spots. P.s. my boyfriend didn't like fish till he tried this spot. read more

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This place... fix your service! Come on! 4th of July weekend and you have two servers! Dana Point Harbor on a holiday weekend. DISAPPOINTED. read more

Jon's Fish Market - Menu 7/5/25 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dana Point, California

We went with a large party of 10 about an hour to closing time and Jon's Fish Market did a great job accommodating our group. We ordered the fried and grilled Jon's Combo, grilled Red Snapper catch, and clam chowder. Since they were closing soon and it was a Sunday night, they were running out of a few ingredients towards the end - which Seabass, our server, was super communicative and helpful with! He helped us replace some ingredients that were short with extra shrimp and fries and made sure we were full and taken care of. Super thankful for this team for their service! No problem with parking, and we dined outside with our dog. read more

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Halibut fish and chips, just amazing Love the outdoor seating Best regards everyone read more

Had the clam chowder and fish and chips. Really good chowder and good fish and chips. The service, however, needs serious improvements. There seemed to be no organization. We had many different t people wait on us, but when we needed them, they were nowhere to be found. This was especially true when we wanted to pay. I don't think they have one person assigned to specific tables and that is an issue. read more

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Didn't try the food just came here for a couple of beers. They don't have any on tap so it's essentially a fish market and they will serve you fresh fish, which I'm sure is very good. I did fall in love with the trestles beer, which is from a local San Clemente brewery! read more

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I have been here many times for the fish and chips ( they don't disappoint). I brought my friend for her birthday lunch as this is where she wanted to eat so we both had the two piece halibut fish and chips and ice teas . We went on a Saturday at 11 AM and was sat down on a two seater table and we had to wait for our drinks over 20 plus mins then we finally got our food which was fine - just could have used our $5.50 drink a few mins after ordering not 20 mins later ( sorry ). Food arrived nice and hot and was delicious. The fish was fresh and not to heavily battered . The fries were fries . We will be back, my sister comes here about once every two months for the fresh Salmon to make her sushi rolls . Jon's Fish Market and Daveys Locker is Dana Point Harbor . read more

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The food is always so amazing! It's my favorite spot to eat at not only because of the food but the view and location is so peaceful! The service is always great and the servers are kind ! read more

This place use to be soooo good! We would come out here and eat the fish and chips all the time. But they've expanded the business and with that the quality of everything has gone down. We're here right now we've been waiting for 30 mins no food & now the waitress forgot to put in my order for food. This place is cool but just a shell of a great place it use to be. They definitely need to hire more ppl or train the staff better. Waiting 45 mins for cold food and a missed order is unacceptable. *update: i asked to cancel my food because my entire table finished eating. They forced the food to come out and still made us pay for it. So now i have to eat cold ass food at home since we live and hour away bc they're closed here. This is ridiculous read more

Jon's Fish Market - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dana Point, California

I had the two piece fish and chips with fries. The fried fish is made fresh and it was crispy and light. The fish was juicy and fresh. The fried fish had no seasoning so it went well with their tartar sauce which gave it more flavor. I had the fries, but the coleslaw might have been a better choice. It's very filling and heavy. I was hungry and the 2-piece made me full. If you are to share with someone else, you can get the 4-piece. There is plenty of outside seating and they let you choose where to sit. My waiter was also very nice and considerate! read more

Jon's Fish Market - Fish & Chips - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dana Point, California

I am on Team Nick - what a nice and helpful guy. I was really impressed. I talked to him on the phone before I went over and I cannot remember a more friendly conversation with someone in the service industry. read more

Excellent array of food and the service was very good considering it was so busy and only 2 guys taking orders. The food was excellent! Clean, pet friendly, great vibe. read more

Got some fish that was not fresh. The owner would not provide me with a refund. Be careful!

My favorite place to eat in Dana Point Harbor is Jon's Fish Market; a true fish market and fish stand. The fish market is stocked with fresh for sale as well as smoked salmon, smoked swordfish and sometimes smoked ahi also for sale. They offer to take the skin off the fish and remove bones for you when you order the fresh fish. I ordered the smoked salmon and it is absolutely delicious! It is brined in salt and honey for 18 hours and smoked for three hours....and they do this every day. If you love smoked fish and or fresh fish you should do yourself a favor and go to Jon's Fish Market. In addition to the market, there are food items for sale. I love the fish and chips but I request halibut rather than the cod. The portions are huge! My friend and I share a two piece fish and chips and it is plenty since it also comes with a generous portion of fries and coleslaw. Today ordered the four piece and took home half of the food. Sorry but I didn't take a picture, but it is definitely a very large portion of fish and chips! The service can be a little bit slow but there is an abundance of people watching opportunities and the harbor with lots of seals and boats is also very entertaining while you wait. read more

Great waterfront location. Food is fresh and always prepared to order. Patio dining available in any weather with umbrellas and heaters. Serve staff are attentive and offer suggestions if requested. Accommodate wheelchair guests and level to handicap parking. Nice pier walk area after dining. read more

The service was fantastic. However the fish and shrimp had no flavor in the batter not even salt nor did the fries nothing had salt. The coleslaw was a bit watery. It definitely looked better than it tasted. I give it a 3 but the service deserves a five but the food brought it down. read more

Jon's Fish Market - Fish & Chips & shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dana Point, California

Delicious and fresh. We came here two nights in a row. Yesterday we had the fish and chips. So many patrons ordered the fish and chips. Tonight we tried the fish tacos. Everything was delicious. The servers both nights were very nice and attentive. The ambiance is nice outdoor seating with heat lamps. This is a winner in my opinion read more

Jons FISH MARKET , On the water in Dana Pt. LOL. Probably the worst Shrimp Taco Ever ! Dry Corn tortilla that was Nasty . Maybe 6 LITTLE Shrimp smaller than a dime Each. A ton of Cabbage and a smidge of cheese. 8.20 . Yes Disappointed and surprised. Was once long ago . reasonable. Now truly SAD. read more

There are very few decent places left to eat at the Dana Point Harbor and this is not one for ambience but they do have a really good house smoked swordfish. I would go back there just to eat all of the smoked fish. read more

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First time visitor. Great service from Ryan at the seafood counter. The king crab leg selection was excellent. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Good spot for fish and chips after a day at the beach! Jon's combo comes with fish, shrimp, and scallop (good portion for 2). Mostly outdoor seating. Lots of parking available. read more

Jon's Fish Market - Jon's Combo - Seafood Markets Near Me - Dana Point, California

This place has been here for many many years the marina is a very popular place for locals I grew up in this town for it became very touristic there used to be a Jolly Roger nearby there was other businesses that since then closed down and of course you get to see the Catalina catamaran depart in arrive from this restaurant service is great the food is always fresh prices are very reasonable for seafood beautiful area to have lunch with or without a partner I go here by myself I enjoy the atmosphere you can take a walk next to the water before or after you eat it's a beautiful town is my home is my go-to the ambience is unique read more