Loved celebrating my birthday here. The patio is super spacious and they also have heat lamps for the cooler evenings. We tried many things off the menu and everything was super tasty. Service was incredible. They kept checking on us to ensure our evening was perfect. This is a great spot for big groups! read more

Project Social - Outdoor patio - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

I do not like being robbed by staff and will not be returning. Ordered drinks at the cashier and took them to my table. Did not order food so I was not 'served' by staff. Been a customer since they first opened but on my last visit I forgot to close out my tab and discovered the following day that staff added a 20% tip. Contacted my Visa and disputed the add'l charge. I hope the owners read these reviews - they have a problem with staff. Manager responded it is posted policy.. on a tiny plaque that customers can't see... you can't impose a policy without consent - you lost a good customer and all the other guests I brought in the past xxx years ... PS: I left a cash tip in the jar and then added a 20% to my unclosed tab? Done, done & done - I can spend my money elsewhere. read more

UPDATE: After receiving a response from the GM, I took a look through some of the other negative reviews and noticed a pattern: nearly every criticism seems to receive a lengthy explanation or rebuttal defending the policy or practice being questioned. And respectfully, I think that's part of the disconnect here. When customers repeatedly tell you that something about their experience feels unwelcoming, explaining why they're wrong to feel that way isn't necessarily the same thing as listening to the feedback. Of course children shouldn't be running through servers carrying heavy trays, climbing on bars or fences, or lighting leaves on fire. I don't think any reasonable parent would disagree with that. But none of those examples remotely describe what happened during our visit, nor were we suggesting children should have free rein of the restaurant. My concern was--and remains--the punitive three-strike system and the way it's being enforced for fairly ordinary kid behavior. There is an enormous amount of space between "children setting things on fire" and "a kid got out of their chair," and that nuance seems to be getting lost. We live in an incredibly family-heavy community filled with busy restaurants that somehow manage to maintain safe environments for their employees, children, and other guests without making parents feel like they're accumulating demerits throughout their meal. And that's really the feedback: a policy can be created with safety in mind and still be poorly executed. If multiple longtime customers are telling you that the experience of being on the receiving end feels punitive and unwelcoming, perhaps that's worth considering rather than simply explaining why the policy exists. read more

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. read more

Project Social - Avocado toast - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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 read more

Project Social - Brisket Grilled Cheese - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

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

Project Social - Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread & Pepperoni Flatbread - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

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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. read more

Project Social - Cauliflower with cilantro-green goddess - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Project Social - Pear and goat cheese flatbread - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

Minna is truly the best! Always so attentive and welcoming. Her amazing service makes every visit to Project Social such a great experience. She's definitely one of the reasons we love coming back! read more

Be careful with dietary restrictions here. I requested decaf coffee with my latte because of my caffeine intolerance, but they proceeded with regular espresso and I had an episode because of it. If they can't comply with something as simple as that, I wouldn't trust them with other life threatening allergy restrictions. read more

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. read more

Project Social - Captains Cauliflower and Pot Stickers - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

Placed an order for pick up, got home and realized my order was not in there went back and not only did they make it incredibly quick, the staff went above and beyond and gave me a gift card. We usually are at project social a couple times a month, and it's because of awesome service like this. Plus the food vibes and drinks are top-tier. Thank you project social for being our favorite local spot. read more

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. read more

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Comfortable atmospheric, lots of beer collection and good quality healthy food. Meet friends for a weeding weekend event. Great friendly service, nice hang out. read more

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. read more

Project Social - Goat cheese and fig flatbread and loaded tots - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

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! read more

Project Social - Dana Burrito & Brown Sugar Latte - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

This is the second time we've been to project social. The first time was for a birthday party on the patio by the back bar and it was a really nice event--so my husband and I decided to come back for lunch! We're happy with the quality of the food. The restaurant is a rather large facility which resembles more of a rustic loft type vibe. When you walk in you head to the bar--and there's a sign above which shows where to order and pay. They give you a number and bring the food out to your table. There's also a handwashing station near the restrooms--the soda fountain is located there also. We ordered a chicken sandwich, onion rings, and Chinese potstickers. Out of the three, the Chinese potstickers were excellent; crispy on the outside and tossed in a flavorful semi-spicy tangy sauce. The chicken sandwich was very good, but it really needed more flavor, which is why there's four stars as opposed to five. And the onion rings were good, but not as good as The Stand, who has the best onion rings! The staff is very welcoming and friendly. It's a nice place with music playing on the patio, some umbrellas, and shade. We'll definitely be back to try something new! read more

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I've been here quite a bit. Todays experience set the others apart. Came in for a to go order of tater tots and got to talking with Quince at the coffee station. He makes great coffee and super knowledgeable on all the spots ! Love the craft. 10/10 recommend, and I am picky :) Good coffee, good wines, good food, good beers, good atmosphere, great staff! read more

We LOVE project social from the food (fig & goat cheese flatbread is divine) to the affordable bottles of prosecco and wine along with a massive beer selection. This is a girl brunch dream! Oh, let's not forget about the service!! Today Parker was wiping down tables and I called him over with some questions about the menu. He was so patient in answering questions and he wasn't even our server! At the end of our conversation he said he'll call someone over to take our order! He did not need to be that nice and could have brushed us off right away. Thanks Parker! read more

I visited Project Social's Dana Point location on a Thursday evening. It wasn't too crowded, but more people did come as we had our meal. I loved the open-space interior & the outdoor seating, with trees decorated in lights to brighten the space at night. I ordered the hobie bowl & my friend got the post script veggie with tater tots. I liked the bowl for the most part, but the chicken was a bit dry. Would visit again in the evening to catch up with friends & try other menu items. read more

Project Social - hobie bowl + post script veggie + tater tots - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

Really friendly service at the counter. You walk up and order, they give you a number and your food/drinks are brought out to you. I love the variety of outdoor seating with nice big umbrellas and heat lamps. Love that you can sub Beyond as a protein option. The loaded tater tots were absolutely delicious. Would love to go back and try the bowl and the other apps. read more

First time picking up from this place. Burger and Tater tots. The tater tots were ok. Nothing special. But the burger was horrible. The meat felt frozen and then cooked. Super rubbery. After my second bite, bit into a piece of bone in the meat. Disgusting. Opened up my burger to see the meat and it had little pieces of bone in over half of the meat. Unacceptable and disgusting. I'm so tired of everyone just saying positive things and not being honest in reviews anymore. I read reviews and ordered from this place thinking it was quality food. The meat was not quality trust me. Pass on this place. I took photos of the meat and bone inside but I won't share it here because it's super gross to see. read more

What a rad place! Whether you want a beer, coffee, or brunch, this place has the it all plus immaculate vibes. Seating is offered indoor and outdoor and feels like you're at a brewery coffee shop if that even makes sense. A friend of mine recommended this spot and I'm always up for trying new places. I grabbed their matcha latte with oat milk. For shareables, we had the loaded tots and fig flatbread. The matcha latte is on the bitter side, but the oat milk helped balance it out. Their shareables were so good! My fav was the fig flatbread because of the savory from the ricotta and sweet from the fig. Ordering is done at the front. If you're dining in, they'll hand you a number and bring it out to you. Parking can be kind of tricky as the lot is a bit small and shared with a handful of other businesses. Overall such a cool concept, and I would definitely stop by again. read more

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This spot is great for a large casual gathering. We had a few tables reserved and people could order themselves and come and go as they pleased. The service is nice; the outdoor area is a perfect balance of serene and lively. Burger was legit. read more

Staff is friendly, food is great and very consistent, they also have a large selection of beers. Delicious smash burger, tots are fun and I do love the tuna tartare. Try the donuts with ice cream if you have room, it's well worth it. read more

Absolutely a favorite and a local staple! The service is warm and friendly, the bartenders are great, the food is delicious & the drinks are cold! The fire pits are such a cozy touch - can't recommend this place enough! read more

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I had the worst burger of my life here. I was charged $15 for a terrible bun-to-patty ratio, a thin burger, and no side. I was incredibly disappointed when I received my order and should've sent it back. The service was fine and the ambiance was lovely, but the food I ordered was not worth it, especially at that price. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Food was delicious. Service was horrible. Management was clueless. Doubt the staying power, if this place is still here in a year I will be surprised read more

Honest review: I'm disappointed by the carelessness in preparing my food tonight. The food was okay, we ordered the Caesar salad, Poke bowl, and burger. As I was working my way to the bottom of the poke bowl, I found this JEWELRY PENDANT IN MY FISH!!! I just had dental work done, and this was a scare because I could've chipped my tooth or worse, swallowed it. We called over one of the managers and she defended her staff more than us, saying none of the staff are women. Yet, we saw female bartenders/servers wearing jewelry.... SHE DID NOT COMP OUR MEAL! It's almost like she didn't believe us and thought we had staged it. COME ON, we are locals!!! Did not appreciate this manager's attitude towards us. read more

Project Social - WTF??!!! Found in poke - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

We wanted to try a new place for breakfast so we ventured out to Project Social. This place was different to the regular 'coffee' shops. It was deigned with an open concept with comfortable leather couches inside and a heated outdoor area also with couches. Our breakfast sandwich was excellent, a soft brioche bun with a spicy honey, a slightly runny egg cooked to perfection , good quality bacon and a round potato patty to fit perfectly in the bun. This was probably the tastiest breakfast sandwich that I've eaten. Our lattes were served in a ceramic cup and saucer with a lovely design by our barista, Quincy. This place has a good progressive vibe, service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and attentive. This was a great start to our weekend! read more

Been going here since they first opened and it's a neighborhood stable. It's been amazing watching this woman owned business evolve over the years. They update their menu and drinks and have weekly evening events - including Taco Tuesday! I love going here for any occasion. They also have an expanded patio that's lively and also perfect for group gatherings. I highly recommend this local gem!! read more

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Service and food were both good, but the place didn't really have much personality. It just felt a little off overall.

This place used to be a lot cooler and more family friendly. The food is not bad and the bartenders are decent but if you have a kid, you better have them on a leash or they will regulate on you. read more

Would not recommend. The energy is "off" here. While I was ordering with my buddy, the cashier kept looking to his right, at a row of people, and they were smirking and giggling back and forth. I wanted to ask if there was something wrong or something. It was awful. I felt so unwelcome here. I couldn't wait to get out of there. The food was subpar, and overpriced. Just an awful, awful experience. read more

This is the perfect low-key place to get a beer, grab a bite and chill. It's in a strip mall, but that's what makes it the go to place for locals. Has a few indoor seats, bar seats with a few TVs, and outdoor patio. Ton of beer choices. read more

Wow, my first time here I came with my family. It's amazing. First come first serve on tables when you walk in you open your tab and then the servers come around and check in on you. This place is amazing. The food is great. read more