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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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

The food was terrible the drinks were disappointing not fresh and lacking and worse yet was the girl that was taking orders at the register. Rude unprofessional and the worst customer service I've ever had at a dive bar . Do not recommend. 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

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

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

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

I love this place but unfortunately they're the most non dog friendly place in South Orange County. They have the largest outdoor patio but only allow 3 tables in the far right corner for dogs? 80% of the restaurant is outdoors yet they still give you the most hassle about your dog at this location. I've been to countless places all over South Orange County and they give you the most hassle about your dog being outdoors then any other restaurant I've been to.. it's kind of crazy. I can understand if your dogs aren't allowed under the covered patio or inside, but most of the restaurant even by the fire pit that's is not covered and yet you can't have dogs over there? It makes no sense. I think the owner just straight up hate dogs. Be mindful if you have a dog coming to this location because they will give you more hassle than any other place I've ever been to. read more

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

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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Walked in and sat at the bar and the older gentleman working behind the bar served 3 people that sat/got in line after me. Maybe because I am not the clientele that generally come into this establishment but I just left. Didnt even greet me just kept taking other guests. Wtf do i gotta do to get a beer around here? read more

I'm taking a moment to recognize Zack at Project Social. I shared a personal detail about a particularly challenging day I was experiencing alongside my family and Zack took my awkward overshare and returned compassion and empathy. You're a real one my dude. Thank you. read more

Project Social is probably the best breakfast, burger and dinner spot in all of South Orange County. The hamburgers are amazingly fresh, the onion rings are the best that I have ever had! The Buffalo wings juicy and seasoned perfectly. Love their salads and chicken sandwiches. I am able to dine in and sometimes, I have delivery! Either way, to the tots, fries, soup to the sandwiches are amazingly fresh and delicious, the service impeccable, the beers are ice cold and the ambiance is welcoming, friendly and hospitable for friends, family and your four-legged friends! Absolutely recommend this 5 star neighborhood gem! read more

First time here. Immediately, I liked the atmosphere, especially outside: spacious, stylish, and open-and-airy; they have a nice variety of tables and seating options: standard, bench, and high-top... something for everyone! Orders are placed at the counter, then delivered to your table; appreciatively, additional orders may be placed from your table. The Hobie Bowl was generous in size and tasty. I feel that the Pilgrim Poke should be under "Shareables", not under "Salads & Bowls"; one in our group ordered it (without reading/viewing the online description, where it is pictured accurately), expecting more of a "bowl" (a complete meal). The side of Tots were crispy and tasty. While the Grom Cheese sandwich was fine, my husband absolutely enjoyed their Chicken Noodle Soup! Fun, relaxed dining experience attributed to the location's atmosphere, with lots of credit to their positive, friendly, and amazingly helpful staff -- they definitely demonstrate team work! I look forward to returning. read more

Project Social - Hobie Bowl, $16.95 - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

Just okay definitely seen the crew turn around mixed with passive aggressive employees not all but place is okay

Do not really think you should label yourself as "dog friendly" if you offer very limited space where dogs are "allowed". Even on a Tuesday when there is barely anyone in the outdoor portion of the restaurant. Would not come here if you are looking for a dog friendly establishment. Drinks were nice. Would've stayed for more if they were more accepting/ accommodating. read more

This place is severely average. There's nothing special about it and it's really expensive. It's a good place to hang out with friends because of the cheery atmosphere, but I definitely wouldn't choose to come here again. It's just overpriced american food "with a twist" and the twist is like adding avocado or something. read more

Project Social - Tater Tot's and the Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

I bought two lattes and the price said $5.00 each. I was charged $5.50 each. When I asked the cashier he said no I charged you appropriately. I printed the receipt and sure enough I was overcharged. I went and pointed it out and he acted like he did not know. This was 1/18 @ 10:00am. CA law you have to go by the price posted. Price gouging! read more

Such a great vibe! It was recommended by a Dana Point local and it did not disappoint. Everyone was very friendly, almost like at a backyard BBQ, and the food was fantastic! Try the donuts! read more

This eatery has become a favorite! From its food to beverages I'd say kudos PS for the superb food. The Hobie Bowl is sensational. Lots of greens and good stuff underneath. The Cauliflower dish is amazing too! The Spanish Latte is fantastic and the cappuccino is bold which I really love. Will definitely come back to this vibrant eatery corner! read more

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

Fun atmosphere great music, great outdoor patio with heaters. Walking distance to Beach.! Of beer and wine and casual food. Open lunch and dinner. ! read more

Project Social - Kale and avocado sandwich - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Booze is booze. Food is fair at best and that's a stretch. For the waitstaff, the most rude collection of individuals I've ever come in contact with. Do you wanna know how to improve... Start over. Rethink everything. I don't need to be treated like I'm doing a favor by eating there. From the person taking money at the register to the people who serve the average food. I'm a local and almost everybody I talk to feels the same. Example; I ordered my coffee 15 minutes ago and asked a waiter serving others where my coffee was. He looked at me and said "that's not my job". You gotta be kidding me. One in many experiences. read more

Yeah, unfortunately, a nice night out didn't end well. The food was ok. I enjoyed my drink. I was there with a large group of ten. We had just finished a long day working at the resort down the street. We were celebrating. Around 8:15, the waitress comes over and with extreme rudeness says "we've been closed for 15 minutes now!" We apologized and said that we thought it closed at 10. She stayed with her rudeness and exclaimed, "Not on Sundays!" Damn. Talk about a crappy ending to a nice night. read more

Project Social - I liked my drink at least. - New American Near Me - Dana Point, California

Nice location but it is totally ruined by the fact that they let seems like every kid in the neighborhood run rampant through their restaurant, lay on their couches with their shoes on the ground...like they are home, etc. One kid almost knocked over my mother without a word of apology from the kid or the parents. It's very out of control. It's too bad because this place has great potential. We have gone at multiple times during the day and it's like this no matter what time. We have stopped going. read more

Beers and the food service are wonderful to have on the cozy patio. Only wish that they serve French fries with the super delicious burgers. Otherwise, always a great meal and drink. read more