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    Project Social

    3.7 (516 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Avocado toast
    Laura A.

    What a great find. Love the vibe, the service and the food. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Service was outstanding. The food was delicious. I ordered the avocado toast. It had some lemon zest on it and it was very tasty. Definitely check it out.

    Caesar salad with shrimp
    Monica A.

    This is a nice place to dine they have large amount of seating areas for big groups or small groups and a big patio area for seating. Staff is friendly and will answer all your questions. This is more of a self serve place as in you refill and get your own drinks the only time you see staff is when they take your order and bring your order to your table after that you don't really get waited on. I ordered the brisket sandwich and salad which were not disappointing. Also ordered a few other items. Overall food was good and will be revisiting restaurant again.

    Elisa G.

    This is such a cool and cozy neighborhood hang out in Dana Point and now that there's a mother's market next-door, they are going to be a lot busier! They have some great beer and snacks and it's a fun meeting place. The employees are so friendly and sweet! I can't wait to come back... every day! I loved the gluten free cauliflower and woofed it down Halden is so awesome and got my order down perfectly. The Brussels sprouts were soooo greasy so I fed them to bf. He's way less picky

    Brisket Grilled Cheese
    MaDonna W.

    We decided to do a takeout of our absolutely most favorite sandwich from Project social. We have to say it was the first time probably because it was a takeout that we noticed. The sandwich was very, very thin not at all what we're used to when we dine in. We were slightly disappointed with the overall filling of meat. Usually, it's nice and packed and we share. Not today, people

    Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread & Pepperoni Flatbread
    Jacqueline H.

    Captains Cauliflower was 10/10 I loved it!! Would get again. Flatbread is nice, but probably would share with someone!

    Cauliflower with cilantro-green goddess
    Timothy M.

    I have been in love with this beer house for quite a while now. I come here with my little nieces all the time. They love the open layout, couches, and long tables to do arts and crafts. Their beer and wine list is fantastic. I am usually always here for coffee and food. So, my review is mostly about that. To start, they have an amazing coffee bar. It is just as impressive as the other part. I've done the mocktails and loved those as well. This visit I got a latte. The espresso was ever present in every sip. The temperature was perfect. They did a very good job all around. We order the crispy potstickers every time. I love the ginger ponzu/soy sauce it comes in. The fresh green onions are my favorite part (I'm simple.) They have sesame seeds which makes a huge difference with potstickers. The kids love them so much. We tried the cauliflower this time. They arrived roasted to perfection. It came with an insane cilantro-green goddess dressing. I used the extra sauce for potstickers. I loved everything about this. I prefer the cauliflower over the Brussels sprouts. We also order the chicken wings sometimes. These are the best in the area. So crispy and sauced to perfection. They are spicy but not crazy. If you're sensitive to spice then I would pass or order them dry.

    Lucy H.

    Order at the front, they give you your drink. Food you get a number and they will bring to table. Service was fine. Hugo spritz was amazing. My IPA "can we be friends" was good! Gf had a glass of cab which she loved. We shared an order of donuts which were fire. Ambiance was good. Fires going all around with natural palette.

    Inside
    Lindsay K.

    I'm happy to report that my St. Patrick's weekend visit was truly an outlier! Project Social has once again reminded me why it's one of my favorite local spots. The quality of the burger was absolutely fantastic on this visit: juicy, fatty in the best way, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. Easily one of my favorite burgers anywhere in the area. The rest of the experience matched the food with great beer selection, friendly service, and the same relaxed, welcoming vibes that make this place such a standout in town. It's always nice when a revisit reaffirms a best loved spot in the first place. Project Social continues to serve up some of the best bites, beers, and vibes around. Glad to have this place solidly back in my rotation.

    Pear and goat cheese flatbread
    Susan H.

    This was my first time here. I tried the delicious goat cheese and pear flatbread. It was great. We sat outside on the spacious patio. There were many tables with umbrellas. We had our choice to sit in the sun or the shade. The service was very fast. A group of 8 ladies sat nearby. I was surprised how quickly they got their orders. I forgot to take a picture of my appetizer, but it looked exactly like this.

    Captains Cauliflower and Pot Stickers
    Reid R.

    This spot was awesome. The restaurant was gorgeous and had the social atmosphere that I really look for in a place like this. It is one of those spots that you go up and order at the front and they bring you your food when it is ready which means there isn't a whole lot of server interaction. The drinks were really good and the beer selection was wonderful. The Bloody Mary was amazing. I got the potstickers and the cauliflower and let me tell you the cauliflower was one of the better vegetable dishes I've had in a long time. The only thing I would be weary about is that the tomato soup was just okay, and it had a really strong underlying taste that I wasn't expecting. Other than that, everything was excellent. Would 100% recommend coming here for food and a drink.

    Joy C.

    This place always is busy, popular local spot to grab a drink. You can see families dining here, as well as people who are "working from home" with their laptops in tow. Lots of drinks selection and their chicken sandwich and burger are my go to. Love having the option of sitting outside or staying indoors.

    Goat cheese and fig flatbread and loaded tots
    Norma G.

    Such the vibe! My nephew recommended this place and since we were in the neighbourhood, we decided to stop in. We weren't terribly hungry but wanted to have a few appetizers. The way it works is you order at the counter and they take your food to you when it's ready. Everything looks so yummy on the menu. We went with the fig and goat cheese flatbread and the loaded tots. Everything was delectable. They have an indoor outdoor seating area and fire pits.... Such a cozy vibe. As we were leaving I noticed they had churros so I just had to order some to go with some chocolate sauce. Yumm! Can't wait to go back and try more of their food.

    Dana Burrito & Brown Sugar Latte
    Katie K.

    Love it here, you order & pay for your food first so you're not waiting around for the check afterwards. Casual vibe, enjoy an ice cold beer or kombucha with the ocean breeze. Coffee & a Dana breakfast burrito is a killer combo. The tater tots are to die for, and don't even get me started on the Brussel sprouts YUM!

    Onion rings with ranch dressing

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    Excited to have you back! Thank you for the kind review <3

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    Can’t wait to have you back! Thank you for the kind words!

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    Ask the Community - Project Social

    Do you have a happy hour?

    Yes! We do! Monday through Friday from 1-5pm

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    No!

    Do you have a gluten free menu?

    No!

    Do they let dogs in?

    Only a few seats in the patio or you sit in the dirt lot in the baking sun.

    Does Project Social serve wine?

    Yes! They sure do Matthew!

    Are there outlets near the outside seating?

    Anywhere by a tree.

    Do they have vegan options? & do they fry non meat items in the same oils as meat/animal products?

    Some things can be made vegan like the brussels and salads. The tomato bisque is vegan! A lot of the service staff is vegan and they can help modify the meal.

    When's happy hour?

    I asked if they had happy hour when I was there in January and they said they did not have a happy hour

    Do they serve alcoholic beverages besides just beer? Wine, perhaps?

    A variety of red and white wines as well as hard kombucha and a rotating cider tap. I think hard seltzer is coming soon so stay tuned!

    Are there TVs there to watch a game?

    Yes

    Will you guys be adding Prosecco to your menu? I hope so!! We've been here 3 times, and love it! , but I'm a Prosecco person!!?

    They have Prosecco and Cava!

    Is Project Social dog friendly?

    I’m surprised, when we were at Project Social they immediately asked people to remove their dogs. They have 4 uncomfortable stools on the sidewalk where you can sit with your dogs.

    Is there a number I can call to place an order?

    I've check on the website they don't have as well as google, doesn't seem like they have a phone.

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    Station Craft - Brisket sliders

    Station Craft

    4.1(602 reviews)
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    Finally made it to Station Craft. We have been eyeing this place for years but it always seems…read morepacked, so we just drive past. Today, on a Saturday at 12-ish, as a family of 4 we were able to get seated right away. Our server was attentive and offered/brought waters right away. We were seated inside which was open and spacious but loud enough to make it family friendly. The tables were far enough a part that you did not feel like you were on top of each other. Next time, we might ask to sit outside so our young boys can watch the cars drive by. We learned that the kitchen is nut free (always double check as this could change), which was amazing since our son has a severe nut allergy. He was so excited to learn this as he can be limited at other places due to cross contamination or the wrong oils. Then when the food came out and it was delicious - it sealed the deal. It is now in the top of our list of places to go. The kids cheeseburger is good size and not a smaller version as some places do. The chicken tenders were panko crusted which was so crunchy. My husband and I shared the smoked carrot and chicken tacos and we enjoyed them both. The beer was also very good with my husband and I each trying a different kind - an IPA and a Pale Ale. We are so glad we finally stopped in and so should you!

    Station Craft is so wholly inoffensive from top to bottom - decor, layout, food selection, beer…read moreselection, everything. Nothing particularly terrible and nothing notable either. Which is why it's getting 3 stars from me. The food is fine. It didn't make me sick, and I could eat it. That's about all I can say. The service did what it was supposed to but neither warm nor necessarily speedy. If I were a local, this would be a safe place to bring friends. I don't think it's worth the time to go out of my way to come here.

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    Station Craft - Partial interior before it packed out.

    Partial interior before it packed out.

    Station Craft - Fish and chips and a Smash Burger.. Yummy

    Fish and chips and a Smash Burger.. Yummy

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    Half of inside dining area

    Bottega Angelina - Perfection

    Bottega Angelina

    3.8(952 reviews)
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    We came here for the first time and definitely will not be the last one!…read moreThe food was so delicious and fresh, the service very friendly and professionally especially Jovani and Estela were amazing and even the owner made sure we were taking care of! The ambiance was lovely and calming with nice music and vibes.

    Another disappointing experience with the food. I was invited here as a guest and I was hoping…read moremanagement had taken note of the many reviews mentioning issues with food quality by now. The service was good, and the atmosphere is beautiful, but there is only so much you can sacrifice in food quality for the sake of a beautiful dining experience. In my experience this has been one of the most inconsistent restaurants in Laguna Niguel over the past 10 years I've live here (particularly when it comes to the food). What's frustrating is that I've actually had good meals here twice, which tells me that the kitchen is capable of producing good food when the right people are behind it. Management, listen to your patrons. Guests seem to repeatedly describe the same issue, and whatever you've been doing to address it clearly isn't working. It may be time to take a different approach, Invest in your kitchen, hire a strong chef and a consistent culinary team, and FIX THE FOOD. The restaurant has the atmosphere and potential to be so much better, but beautiful surroundings can't make up for consistently disappointing food.

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    Bottega Angelina - Bottega Angelina upscale interior

    Bottega Angelina upscale interior

    Bottega Angelina - Pan seared salmon over little gem lettuce with Caesar dressing,

    Pan seared salmon over little gem lettuce with Caesar dressing,

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    Project Social - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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