CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.7 (1545)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

34094 Pacific Coastal Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

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2 people

May 23, 2025

May 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

At Craft House Restaurant we focus on serving the freshest local ingredients to our guests. From working with local fishermen in the Dana Point Harbor to sourcing ingredients from the local farmer's markets.

At Craft House we pride ourselves on having one of the best American whiskey selection in South Orange County. From you daily drinking whiskey to the one's you've spend your life trying to taste (all of the Pappy van Winkle collection).

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 481-7734
Website
https://www.eatatcrafthouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Blake Mellgren

Location
34094 Pacific Coastal Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629
Neighborhood
Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Cross street
Pacific Coast Highway @ Del Prado
Parking details
Limited Parking in our lot due to outdoor dining. An additional lot coming soon for parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Crab Cakes (2)$20.00
roasted tomato + basil aioli mixed greens citrus vinaigrette
Grilled Mexican Street Corn$14.00
white + yellow corn | spiced cream | garlic | shallot | cotija | lime | cilantro
Charred Snap Peas$14.00
ponzu | sriracha aioli | sesame seeds | maldon salt | cilantro
Roasted Cauliflower$14.00
sweet chili | sriracha aioli | togarashi sesame seeds | chives | wonton strips
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$18.00
ahi tuna | rice cake | avocado crema | sweet soy | sesame | cilantro
Potato Tacos (3)$13.00
potato | queso fresco | cotija | cabbage | habanero crema | house salsa

Greens

Pozole Verde$16.00
chicken thigh | hominy | tomatillo | poblano | cilantro | onion | lime | tostada
Farmer's Market Burrata Salad$18.00
burrata | mixed greens | tomato | crispy quinoa | sunny cal farms seasonal fruit | sourdough
Santa Ana Chicken Caesar$20.00
romaine| chicken breast | pepitas | tomato | grilled lime | queso fresco | chipotle caesar dressing
Craft House Wedge$19.00
little gem | neuske bacon | blue cheese | marinated tomato | red onion | ranch
Spring Salad$18.00
mixed greens | snap peas | carrot | cabbage | sunny cal farms citrus | wonton strips | togorashi sesame seeds | ginger + sesame dressing

Larger Plates

Market Fish
see weekly features menu
Steak Frites$42.00
8 oz wagyu grass fed skirt steak | chimichurri | tallow fries | fry sauce
Grilled Meatloaf$26.00
beef | pork | bacon | trinity | greens | mashed potato | tomato jam
Craft House Smash Burger$22.00
2 grass fed patties | american cheese | caramelized onions | pickles | garlic + mustard aioli | fries
Craft House Fried Chicken Dinner$28.00
mashed potato | broccolini | country pepper gravy
Braised Beef Pasta$26.00
short rib | pearls onion | garlic | shallot | braising jus | parmesan | herbs | vanilla parsnip puree | rigatoni
Mushroom Pasta$22.00
laguna beach mushroom co chestnut mushrooms | garlic | shallot | butter | cream | sherry | herbs | bucatini

Add-On Proteins

Market Fish$18.00
Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00
Fried Chicken Thigh$8.00
8oz Wagyu Grass Fed Skirt$32.00

What 1,545 people are saying

CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Contemporary American
South Orange County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Craft House Dana Point is a vibrant spot known for its "amazing service," "yummy food," and delightful cocktails. Guests rave about the "smash burger," "butter cake," and creative seasonal dishes. The atmosphere is lively, with a friendly staff and a commitment to using locally sourced ingredients. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or social hour!

1,545 Reviews

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Linda VIP
Orange County19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Frank, as always, was so attentive! He made me my favorite mocktail! One of my favorite appetizers, the cauliflower was so good! We enjoyed the fried chicken, smash burger and steak frites, you cannot beat those tallow fries! They put so much love into their dishes and it shows!! Thank you for a wonderful dinner!
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Karyn
Orange County4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Didn’t love the 2 seater table we had - sandwiched between 2 large parties
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Melanie VIP
Orange County19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and ambiance. The dessert was outstanding too. Friendly service.
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James VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, smash burger was delightful. Cocktails, negroni and old fashioned, were on point. Problem was front of house staff and management treated me poorly and did not take me seriously. They were busy with Mother’s Day, I get it, but not being able to answer my questions, having to get out of my seat twice to find the host to ask a question re. open table error msg after the lunchtime rush (2pm) and main room was 80% empty was ridiculous. Then another customer basically harrassed me while I was trying to speak to the manager was rude. The fact that another male raised his voice/tone at me was jolting. I would not go back even if they food was delightful bc I felt unwelcomed.
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Nicole
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service food and atmosphere. This place is worth every penny.
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Daniel VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana37 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Craft House has been a great place for my wife and I to enjoy the local Dana Point businesses.
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Liza VIP
San Diego33 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic service, yummy food. We love Craft House!
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Monica
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, and ambience are consistently good. Easy parking.
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Cindi VIP
Orange County29 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress and server were both excellent. It's always fun to see the specials they have on the menu, as well as their drink specials. The burrata salad is amazing! The smash burger is the best around, and the butter cake is unreal!
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Rick
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valet parking nice Ladies at the door to greet us nice Good selection of beer & cocktails Food selection nice Vibe great
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FAQs

CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 481-7734.

CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point is rated 4.7 stars by 1545 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 34 times today

34094 Pacific Coastal Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

Additional information

Cross street
Pacific Coast Highway @ Del Prado
Neighborhood
Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Limited Parking in our lot due to outdoor dining. An additional lot coming soon for parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Blake Mellgren
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.eatatcrafthouse.com/
Phone number
(949) 481-7734

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CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

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Marblred Butter Cake

Potato Tacos (3)

Grilled Meatloaf

To Share

Crab Cakes (2)$20.00

Grilled Mexican Street Corn$14.00

Charred Snap Peas$14.00

Roasted Cauliflower$14.00

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$18.00

Potato Tacos (3)$13.00

Greens

Pozole Verde$16.00

Farmer's Market Burrata Salad$18.00

Santa Ana Chicken Caesar$20.00

Craft House Wedge$19.00

Spring Salad$18.00

Larger Plates

Market Fish

Steak Frites$42.00

Grilled Meatloaf$26.00

Craft House Smash Burger$22.00

Craft House Fried Chicken Dinner$28.00

Braised Beef Pasta$26.00

Mushroom Pasta$22.00

Add-On Proteins

Market Fish$18.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00

Fried Chicken Thigh$8.00

8oz Wagyu Grass Fed Skirt$32.00

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