We had lunch there before they close on 10/31. A great local bar with many vintage Hollywood photos. The only bar I know of with a fish tank in the ceiling. We got the fish and chips with onion rings. These are the house specialty , but everything is good ! We will miss all the closing properties in Dana Point Harbor. read more

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The stars don't reflect the perfect niche Turk's fills in Dana Point Harbor. Turk''s Dana Warf is and will always be Dana Point Harbor's perfect dive bar. All the fisherman on the way out for the charters come into and out of here, the party boats hit here, people who have stayed late after walking their dog or eating at wind and sea land here as well. It is tiny, it is dark, it is covered in knickknacks and tchotchkes, and it is perfect for what it is. Turk's receives three stars because drinks are basic and limited, bartenders are intentionally a little bit surly, and if you choose to eat here the food is just so-so. But if you're out and about in the harbor late at night or after some group excursions, it doesn't suck to stop at Turks. read more

Been coming here for 35 years. I remember my dad bringing us and my grandparents here. Sad to hear a while back that they're closing. I loved that this was a true local dive not everyone knows about (or appreciated). I made one more visit last month for the fish & chips, always yummy. Stop in while you still can. Thanks for the memories, Turk's. read more

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As always, Brandon kills it. Say goodbye, unfortunately, as Turk's' projected final day before the wrecking ball is October 31. I have no clue where the fraternity/sorority of regular customers will go, but we will be there. Hopefully, Turk's will re-emerge somewhere soon. read more

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Turk's was a good time for me, my husband, and his best friend. Food on point, vibes well suited to Dana Point Wharf, and a waitress we liked. I tried the tuna sandwich, had potato salad as the side, ordered an Arnold Palmer, and a cup of water. For the sandwich, diced celery, tuna, mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce on buttered sourdough bread* with a slice of pickle did the trick for me. No complaints. * Having sourdough bread is requesting off the menu. Thank you for accommodating the special requests of three customers. We appreciate Turk's. In terms of music, I liked hearing The Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like an Eagle," song while there. read more

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Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the server's demeanor felt unwelcoming, and we noticed several stares that made us uncomfortable. Because of this, we decided not to stay and eat. We left feeling that the environment was not welcoming or comfortable. I hope management reviews this feedback, as respectful and attentive customer service is an important part of the dining experience. read more

Turk's is the kind of place I live for. Old-school, slightly divey in a good way, full of kitsch, chill bartenders who know how to make a drink and crack a joke, great classic rock music playing, characters at the bar, and if you're lucky some good conversation. And amongst the best Fish & Chips to be found! Please don't ever leave me, Turk's! Two pig-tails up! read more

Turk's Dana Warf - Because you can never have too many photos of these Fish & Chips! - Dive Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

First off if you want to go go NOW. The center is being redeveloped and this location is slated to close by Oct 31. With all buildings being demolished. This is a bar that serves food. We were there for breakfast. I had the steak and eggs. The eggs were poached as requested, the fresh fruit was a mix of watermelon and grapes. The steak was OK Medium Rare but definitely spent time in the deep freezer and required A1 ( i normally don't use steak sauce) my friend had the polish sausage and eggs his scrambled eggs were perfect sausage had good flavor but dry. The Salty Dog was strong . Fun eclectic nautical environment. Service was efficient but given upcoming closure a bit cold and distracted. It is worth a visit if it has been on your list this is a red allert now or never. read more

Love that it's at the pier. Drinks are pretty standard. Full bar. Great views sitting inside and outside. Service is horrible. It's more of a bar. Don't bother ordering food. It takes forever and even the drinks take awhile. We went to cancel our food and she said it's coming. She wasn't too friendly the entire time. I feel bad but at the same time I tried to be friendly and nice so I feel uncomfortable when people aren't friendly. We gave her our card right when the food came to charge. We finished our food and still didn't get the card back. I finally found our server and waited awhile for her to finally charge the card. Only saving grace was that she apologized for the slow service when she handed the receipt to sign. The fish and chips were sub. Definitely not worth it. Just go for the drinks and view read more

Boy am I going to miss this place. Hopefully they can find a new location and keep the vibe alive. The amount of sea dogs and old hags in this place is phenomenal. The stories you hear the food the drinks are all better than advertised. This is a real drinking man's bar. This place is a Diamond and needs to be preserved. read more

Turk's Dana Warf - Cute little corner my Mom and I sat in. - Dive Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Turk's never disappoints! I don't get down to Dana Point often, but when I do Turk's is a must. The food, the drink, the service, and the ambience are always great! We had a fun and great meal. Shout out to our server, Cheri. She delivered our meal perfectly and helped make it fun. Pro tip: Get the fried Zucchini! It's generously portioned and awesome. I washed my meal down with a couple of Maker's rocks and a Coors Light as one does. Long live Turk's. Cheers! read more

Vibes are still cool and food is still good. Some of the people at the bar are just so belligerent and loud ruining everyone else's fun and no one does anything. Takes about 15 minutes to get a drink now. Not worth coming to anymore. read more

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If Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett opened a bar inside a vintage tackle box, you'd get Turk's. It's a sun-faded slice of salty heaven--equal parts dive bar, sea shack, and time machine. The drinks are cold, the fish 'n chips could sink a small dinghy (in the best way), and the walls are basically a museum curated by Poseidon and a Hollywood stuntman. Views? Unreal. Atmosphere? Like a Jimmy Buffet song grew a beard and started telling stories. No frills, all flavor, and a strong chance you'll leave with a sunburn and a new drinking buddy named Skip. Five stars. Bring shades and an appetite. read more

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Great little dive bar in Dana Point. Full of locals. Unbeatable prices. Some fun history - see the wall decor. I'm a fan of the goldfish light fixtures but it does bring about an ethical dilemma lol. I enjoy sitting at an outide table looking over the water. read more

Stopped in at Turk's in Laguna Beach and had the fish and chips -- they were really good, perfectly crispy and flavorful. The service was great too -- John took care of us and was friendly and attentive without being over the top. Great spot right by the water with a classic beach vibe. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town! read more

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Came in found a seat. Waited over 20 minutes no one acknowledged us. Two different servers mumbled something to us then walked away. Waited for another 10 minutes. Waitress was clearing tables with no one waiting. How about let me grab your order real quick and then clean a table with no one waiting. read more

Was my Mom's local hang for many years during the Turk days. We've been going there for over 30 years and it's the best bar with really good food and the best drinks! Hopefully you'll be back after the Harbor Renovation. Thanks for the memories. read more

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Great vibe. Great dive local bar. But stay away from the food. You will notice that most of the locals just buy drinks. Really cool decor with old photos of knick knacks. The blacken chicken was two nibbles of 1/4 inch thick leather. Fish and chips are as far as you should go used as a shared appetizer. But the lemon garnish was frightening. We first thought maybe it came from someone's leftover drink but it didn't come with a cigarette butt. Our conclusion was that it was pulled from the kitchen sink drain strainer. Bottom line enjoy a drink and Atomsphere but eat elsewhere. read more

Brandon is the worst human/bartender I've ever met. I wish zero or negative stars was an option. Definitely steer clear of this place,oh and their nasty rude "regular" patrons. Hopefully this place goes out of business real soon with the make over in the harbor. read more

Excellent choice! My Mom and I were craving fish n chips and according to Yelp reviews this was Highly recommended and I can see why! Plenty of parking on the harbor ( don't park in structure you will be far ) cute bar type restaurant with celebrity old pictures total vibes! Our server Cherie was excellent! She approached us immediately and was super quick on service. She was a doll super friendly made all the difference for us. Fish and chips delivered! Portions are large one could share a plate. Tasty and fresh. Everything was just perfect. Thank you will be back again. read more

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Don't even bother coming here. Premium prices for the smallest drinks in the world. $60 for two minuscule cocktails, average fish and chips, and mediocre service. They're closing in October, so it's obvious that they don't care about repeat business. Right now they're in the mode to get as many suckers in there as possible and charge as much as they can. But the view and weather is awesome. read more

Turk's Dana Warf - Don't even bother coming here. Premium prices for the smallest drinks in the world. - Dive Bars Near Me - Dana Point, California

Stopped in for lunch after a near by whale watch trip. Casual waterfront place, waitress was friendly. Ordered the pastrami sandwich with fries and the soup of the day, French onion. Sandwich was nice with plenty of meat and the fries were good too. The soup on the other hand was basically a bowl of boiled onion in pale broth with dry croutons on top. No hot melty cheese or broth soaked bread. Sent it back and asked for the clam chowder which was better but not by a lot, very under seasoned. Soup does not appear to be their thing. read more

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This place is a hidden gem in the Dana Point Harbor. I love coming here after work when I can, the ambiance is truly awesome. It's a standard dive, complete with juke box. The regulars are super friendly and the bartender , Tristan, was awesome. Super friendly, fun and entertaining to talk to. I didn't catch the other bartenders name but he's always really nice and politely thanked me for the tip I gave him , not once but twice, which made me feel really appreciated. I get the notion that despite being extremely friendly and personable that they can also handle anyone who can't handle their liquor, so I felt safe coming here alone as a female. Some dives are not the case. The food is surprisingly really delicious here as well and the server was bubbly and sweet. I'll continue to come here. read more

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The decor is quirky, different and interesting; always something to catch your eye. Staff, management and bartenders are all very kind. I came here years ago to try the clam chowder, followed by the fish and chips. It's always so delicious I've never tried anything else! I will definitely keep coming back. Keep up the excellent work! read more

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Hands down the place place to dine in Dana Point. It's amazing inside and the energy is great. Our food came out fast and was delicious. Very large portion sizes. For all of the awesome decor, I would expect there to be so much accumulation of dust. But there was none. It's so clean inside so visually appealing, it makes you want to be there. Very attentive service as well. read more

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Super cool spot from a seasoned bartenders view. Would love to retire here and work 1 day a week food was great, views are perfect and not pretentious!! read more

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I had the clam chowder, my husband had the fish and chips. The clam chowder was wonderful, lots of clams and the fish and chips were also very good. Lots of fish not a lot of batter. That's what I like. The food, and the ambience is just perfect for a dive bar that has such history. I think it's impossible to see all of the memorabilia that is displayed there . We each bought a souvenir to remember Turks when they're gone. read more

Turks in Dana Point is exactly the kind of bar where you walk in for "just one drink" and somehow end up solving life's problems with a stranger named Captain Ron. The vibe? A perfect mix of beach-town chill and "I might make questionable decisions tonight, but at least I'm doing it with a great view." The ocean breeze hits you, the drinks hit harder, and suddenly you're convinced you're a professional sailor even though the closest you've been to a boat is watching Titanic. The bartenders pour like they're trying to help you forget gas prices, rent, AND your last situationship. Service is fast, friendly, and just the right amount of sassy. The music? A delightful blend of classics, bops, and "who picked this but also why am I dancing?" Whether you're people-watching, drink-sampling, or just avoiding responsibilities, Turks delivers. It's the kind of place you go for a beer and stay because the energy says, "Yeah... you're not leaving yet." Highly recommend. Bring a friend. Or don't--Turks will give you new ones. read more

I've been coming to Turk's for years now and have always loved its charm. It was my grandpa's favorite place to go when we visited Dana Point and since his passing, I always loved visiting. If you're looking for a high-end vibe on the water then this isn't the place for you. The charm at Turk's is similar to the feeling of sitting on an 1850s pirate ship as the walls and tables are coated in wood. Today our bartender was named Brandon and he was a cool guy. He told us a little about the history of the restaurant and had a great sense of humor. We ate lunch before coming, so we had a few drinks and some appetizers. We ordered the Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup and Clam Chowder. The pickles that came with the dish were so good. I ended out ordering more because of how good they tasted. It was quite misty/cold outside, so the Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup hit the spot. It wasn't the best Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup, but it did hit the spot. Clam Chowder is a dish that most restaurants and a lot of them don't taste too good. Turk's Clam Chowder was truly great. It was the perfect consistency and taste without being too rich. If you like a dive barish place with a simple menu, Turk's is the spot for you. The charm of this place won't ever change and thats the beauty of it. My rating is 8.5/10. read more

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If you haven't been here, come here over any other bar. Some of the coolest and most personable bartenders I've ever met. Tyler has been the coolest bartender I've ever had! read more

I'd really like to give this place a 2.5 star but that's not an option so I'll give you the good and the bad The Bad: Service! Ok, so they claim to be a dive bar so service expectations shouldn't be very high. We walked into the bar around 7pm. The place is very busy . There isn't any real clear signage about wait her to be served or "seat yourself". We wander around until we found the server working inside who was talking to the bar tender . We said "excuse me", she put up her hand to my husband's face as to say "talk to the hand". Ok... when she was done we asked about seating and she said "I don't know, you can't sit there " pointing to one empty table. "Maybe there " pointing to some barstools. "Or sit outside" . We chose outside . There was a different waitress out there who was much nicer . She got our drink order quickly , however it took her about 30 minutes to bring the dinner menus. After we ordered the food was served reasonably quick so no complaints there The Good: the portions are generous and the food was served hot. The fish was crispy and the hamburger patty was large and juicy. The seasoning could have been more , but it was good Also good - nice location! I'd go back but with the understanding that the servers are going to be a buy rude read more

Me and my friend shared the shrimp fettuccini and the calamari with the soup, it was pretty good! Service was great and Vibe's really nice since it's also by the waters. Will def go back for drinks next! read more

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Great hang- prefer it in morning-afternoon. Food nothing to write home about but best people and atmosphere to have some drinks and bs

After several visits I have enough experiences to say this place is not good if you're accustomed to good service or any service at all. Some of the bartenders are mediocre and lazy. In fairness, not all of them. But definitely the one who says to customers he's not staying here long. He even seems bothered to serve you a beer. Skip the cocktails because they're bad. Separate person does food. Notice I didn't call her a server. Because many times she's nowhere to be seen. No clue if they're serving food at 12:30pm. Not a single server can be found for ten minutes. Needless to say I left. If you want someone to charge you for reaching into a cooler to hand you a beer bottle with apathy and have a food server sometimes/sometimes not, you'll love it here. read more

Give me a break - pouring 10oz beers now and smaller drinks. Raise the price, but don't start pouring short!

We love the owner. She has a special place in our heats. Kind, compassionate, and loves to treat her customers with respect, not to mention the awesome food they serve! Harold Hyde and wife read more

My family and I walked, and I was looking to sign in for a table. The place was busy as it was a Saturday evening. I saw a waitress walk by and asked where I could sign in. She replied, "Ma'am, I am busy!!" My hands are full. I then told her that all I was asking was how put our name in for a table. She again said, "I'm busy!" Ummm, yeah! That was when I decided we needed to leave because it was not gonna be a time for my family! Never, never, never have I been mistreated this badly at a restaurant!! read more

The whole place stinks of urinal cakes, the beer is tepid and the pour is less than a pint, the service is outrageously bad, and it doesn't matter what you order in terms of food, the waitress and/or bartender WILL GET YOUR ORDER WRONG. Then when you mention that something is missing, tastes bad/off, or is the straight up wrong item, they will scoff at you, and then make you wait foreverrrrrr to get your order corrected. The ambiance is claustrophobic, exceedingly dilapidated, and was due for a "face lift" about 40 years ago. Yeah, the facelift hasn't happened, and the service never got any better from when I first visited the place back in 2015. They should just knock the thing down and put it out of its misery. read more

Happy to see this long time staple on the harbor is still there with all the changes going on. This is one of the best dive bars in my opinion. Great views of the harbor, the inside is full of amazing memorabilia from Turk. The food is great, the drinks are wonderful! read more

Fun dive bar feel. Always seems crowded and popular. We were lucky to get front row bar seats in the middle of all the action. Drinks were yummy, but we didn't eat. read more