Sadly it's now permanently closed as of May 3, 2026, after over 46 years in business…read more 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)

Nothing like fresh, delicious seafood! Fantastic selections on the menu ... seafood platters to…read moretacos 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!

Seafood at its BEST! Lobster Roll! Phenomenal! The freshness, the melding of flavors. Grilled to…read moreperfection! Worth the $. I almost drove back to the Dana Point Classic Car Show to purchase another. I've had quite a few Lobster Rolls while traveling and this is one of the absolute best. I need to search where the food truck will be this weekend. I simply have to have another!

This truck was at a community event and it smelled really good. A king crab roll sounded amazing…read more It was decent, but not $23 good. Not a lot of crab and presentation was meh at best.

I had heard so many great things about Kawamata Seafood, so I was really excited to finally get the…read morechance to try it. We arrived around 12:30 pm on a Sunday and there was already a line of people waiting to order. Despite this, it only took us 10 minutes to receive our food, including the time waiting in line. The parking lot is extremely small, but there's plenty of street parking nearby, so we had no trouble finding a spot. Kawamata is a tiny operation where you order at the window and find a spot outside to eat. We ordered Salmon and Ahi bowls with various toppings, and I really liked how many options they give you. I enjoy poke both the simpler, more Hawaiian-style way and loaded with extra textures and flavors, and Kawamata gives you the option to do either. The poke itself was delicious, and the portions were very generous. I especially liked how all the toppings came together without taking away from the fish. Just keep in mind that the extras are individually priced, so your bowl can get a little expensive depending on how many you add. Overall, I really enjoyed Kawamata Seafood and can see why it gets so much love. The poke was fresh, filling, and flavorful, and I'm already looking forward to the next time I can come back.

The best poke in town and probably the closest you'll get to Hawaii-style poke!…read more We love coming here and grabbing poke bowls to take to Pines Park to enjoy the beautiful ocean views and sunset. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly. You order and pay at the door, and they call your name when your order is ready. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. It's a little more expensive than some other poke spots, but we think it's worth it. You can really taste the freshness of the fish, and the flavors are delicious. You can build your own bowl or choose from one of their preset options. It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall spot with a few picnic tables if you want to eat there, but we love taking ours to the park. If you're craving fresh, Hawaiian-style poke in Dana Point, definitely give this place a try!

The salmon quinoa bowl was very good and plentiful…read more I had the salmon chimichuri and my husband had the plain salmon one and they both were good. The restaurant is always busy.

Sure, here it is without the em dash:…read more Overall, SeaSurf Fish Co. was a good experience, and I'd give it a 4/5. We tried the Shrimp California Roll, poke nachos, french fries, and raw oysters. The oysters were easily the highlight. They were fresh, flavorful, and definitely the best thing we ordered! The poke nachos were tasty, and the fries were good as well. The Shrimp California Roll was just okay for me because there was way too much rice, which overpowered the rest of the roll. Overall, good food with some definite standouts. I'd come back, especially for those oysters!

This farmers market has a great vibe to it. Friendly vendors, not too crowded, close to the harbor,…read moreand I think it's great to support the locals. The vendors give more samples than I've seen at other farmers markets and it works. Tasting something so fresh keeps me coming back for more. The nuts, hummus, produce, sausage, and cheeses are good, I highly recommend them. Oh and the eggs & baked goods too! There's something unique (at least to me) at this market, they have a good size selection of dog food and treats.

Dana Point Farmers Market is such a gem and honestly one of my favorite ways to spend a morning or…read moreearly afternoon This market has such a great atmosphere. The food is amazing, the coffee is on point, and the flowers are absolutely beautiful. Every time I go, it feels like there's something new to discover. It really seems like the market is growing all the time, with new vendors popping up weekly, which keeps it exciting and fresh One of the standout things for me is the pastries... they are to die for Seriously, if you go, do yourself a favor and grab some. Everything feels fresh, handmade, and worth indulging in. Between the baked goods, local food, and quality coffee, it's easy to make a whole experience out of it. What I really love is the overall vibe. It has that perfect mix of community, charm, and relaxed coastal energy that makes Dana Point special You can walk around with a coffee in hand, check out the vendors, grab amazing food, pick up fresh flowers, and just enjoy the whole atmosphere. Definitely worth the time, worth the money, and absolutely worth going for the experience alone. If you haven't been yet, go check it out. It's one of those places that makes you want to come back again and again

Gelson's is a fabulous market with high quality items. I personally LOVE their charcuterie area…read morenear the front. Also, they have great 'grab and go' items, including a salad bar! Some of their prices can be a bit expensive, but it's worth it for quality food. They have a fantastic parking lot -- tons of spaces.

I stopped by Gelson's around noon hoping to grab something from the salad bar or hot food bar, but…read moreunfortunately I was very disappointed with what I saw. It was only noon, and the food already looked like it had been sitting out for quite some time. The selection at both the hot and cold bars did not look particularly appealing. There were a couple of meat dishes that might have been tempting, but the meat on top of the sauce was visibly dried out and looked like it had not been properly tended to. The employees should be stirring the dishes regularly and making sure the meat stays covered with sauce so that it looks fresh and appetizing. I was actually very hungry, but after looking over the options, there was nothing from either the hot or cold bar that I wanted to eat, so I ended up leaving without getting anything. For a store like Gelson's, I expected the prepared food bars to be much better maintained. The fact that it was only noon and the food already looked this dried out and unappealing was especially disappointing. Hopefully they can pay more attention to the presentation, freshness, and overall care of the food bars.

My hubby and i dined here for our anniversary dinner. It was our first time here. It's across the…read morestreet from Dana point harbor (which is currently under construction ). There is ample parking around the restaurant. The place has a lot pf seating both indoor and outdoor dining. We opted to dine outside to enjoy the cool breeze. Our server Carlos was very friendly and accommodating. We ordered the mussels and calamari for appetizers and it was delicious. For our main, i had the scallops and my hubby ordered the seared mahi mahi and both were delicious! We emptied our plate we later found out from Carlos that Chef used to work at Montage Hotel. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience and would definitely come back.

I had really high hopes for Glasspar. I will say that the service was good and the oysters were…read moregreat! We came here for girls night. The patio was lovely. I am an oyster girl so I knew what I wanted, which was something not too creamy. Usually this time of year they are but I asked anyway. The server made a suggestion and went off to place the order. He came back and let me know that the oyster shucker suggested a different one that was not creamy at all. I really appreciated that and was very happy with the oyster selection. We did a lot of small plates for happy hour. They were very small plates and still relatively high prices. We felt like all the dishes were missing seasoning. We also had cocktails that were fine but not exceptional. Overall it was an enjoyable experience but not mind blowing.

It's great having a farmers market so close, I would buy the best Ahi and hanger steak every week…read moreor so . You could find a coupon in a local magazine that would give you 20% off on $50 or more purchase. That would make it affordable for me (just a poor peasant from San Clemente). I'm sure the Marbella residence love this place as I did.

Miss Market is so cute and it's sit back in a parking lot so it's kind of hard to find unless you…read moreknow where you're going. They have delicious grapes and a wide selection of wines and champagne's that are reasonably priced. I really like it here!

Wonderful location Nice menu good fish selection…read more Love the bar menu, go mai tai Super harbor view that we will miss Staff is friendly and the chef cooks up superb plates Service is great so nice to see young people it adds to the energy of the restaurant We will miss this restaurant!

I'm so sad this Dana Point staple is permanently closing after a 54-year run, having opened in…read more1972. I came on September 14, 2026, before they close forever. The service is always great. The hostess and wait staff are always friendly and welcoming, with a smile on their face. Now let's talk about the delicious food. Coconut Shrimp: Coconut shrimp was my go-to every time I came here. The shrimp is always cooked right, never undercooked or overcooked. The crispy, flaky coconut coating was delicious, and paired with their dipping sauce, it made a great flavor combination. Fish & Chips: Crispy, pub-style classic served with fries. The batter was good. It was not greasy at all. The tartar sauce was very good. It also comes with coleslaw and crispy French fries. Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich: The chicken was perfectly cooked. It was generously marinated with savory teriyaki sauce. Juicy pineapple topped the chicken. It is served with rice and asparagus. Lastly, for a drink, I had to try their famous Mai Tai. It is a Wind and Sea staple, having sold over 2.5 million drinks over its 54-year run. I will truly miss Wind and Sea.

Asked ChatGPT for best Aguachille in southern OC and told us about this place. It was the best…read moreaguachille, but service and everything else we ordered was amazing. A new favorite for us.

We were driving home on the 5 and we were looking for some Mexican food. El ZARANDEADO came up on…read moreour Yelp search so we gave it a try. It was Amazing. If your looking for Mexican seafood style this is the place. We tried the fried ahi tacos shrimp cocktail, and the shrimp ceviche. Each was was filled with flavor and fresh. We like it hot so we liberally added the Tapatio. Our kids kept it simple with kids menu items that are also available (chicken nuggets and burrito). The ambiance for lunch was a clean location with large TVs but space for small and large groups. The service was quick and helpful, our server Marlena was great providing insight to favored dishes.