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CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point, Dana Point, CA

CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.8
4.8
1499 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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).

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

What 1,499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Craft House Dana Point offers a warm and welcoming dining experience with "creative menu" options and "outstanding" food. Patrons rave about the "wonderful" service, particularly from staff members like Frank and Courtney. The "hand-crafted" cocktails and desserts, especially the butter cake, receive high praise. Some find noise levels challenging, but the overall experience is highly recommended.

1,499 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place has a very friendly & comfortable vibe. Our server was warm and attentive. Nice menu but a bit limited. I hope they expand the choice in the future. They have a creative cocktail program also. I enjoyed the Craft House Old Fashioned. The smoky orange accent was quite nice.

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  2. Becca

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience! Craft House was incredibly busy and filled with locals as Craft House was participating in the fundraiser for the LA fires. Our server was hustling all night and never let her kind smile leave her face. She went over and beyond for us.

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  3. Barbara

    VIP

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening at the Craft House. Drinks were tasty and the food delicious. My husband had the clam chowder which he said was very good. Myself and a friend ordered the chicken salad, which is always a big hit. However, the appetizer came in the middle of our meal (?). and, even though we asked for dressing on the side, our two salads came with dressing on the salad, so we had to send it back. Overall, always a great experience just a little snafu for that night ! 

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  4. Elisa

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The biggest complaint is that the dinner entree choices are quite limited. If they had 6-12 more dinner entrees I’d be more likely to given them a higher rating. The face that an appetizer specify didn’t help matters.

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  5. Susan

    VIP

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The 3 of us shared the roasted cauliflower as an appetizer which was delicious. My husband had the chicken pot pie which he liked , our friend had the halibut which she liked and I had the meat loaf which was good. Our server was excellent. When the restaurant is full, the noise level is high. As we left we noticed the bar area was very busy. Highly recommended making reservations for dinner. On the weekends, there is a separate back area which looked really nice and a bit quieter.

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  6. Scott

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always look forward to dinner at the Craft House in Dana Point. The service is great and servers very friendly, always looking out for your needs. Always a first choice.😋

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  7. Becky

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. Super yummy risotto, salt and pepper shrimp and chili cauliflower. It was my birthday and they gave us their wonderful butter cake for free!

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  8. John

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was flavorful….Beer was good. My dog was allowed on patio. Would go back.

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  9. Kevin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This one has popped up on OpenTable many times and with both kids gone on a Friday night my wife and I decided to try. We arrived a little before our reservation and informed it would be about 10 mins. Time enough for us to sit at bar and have a drink. Very friendly bar staff and we engaged with a regular who said they had the best happy hour in DP. Not halfway through our beers (oh their beer menu is not 99.999% IPA like many around. It's ok, try something new) we were seated at our table. We had a challenge deciding which appetizer to choose and opted for potato tacos as this is not something we've ever had, delicious! We did see the brussels sprouts delivered to tables to our left and right and would get those next time. Wife has meat protein allergy so was thrilled to finally find a risotto that wasn't made w/ chicken stock, she added halibut and loved every bite. I had recently ended >5 yrs of not eating meat and the smash burger was screaming at me. Incredible, this burger. My only complaint would be the fries. Shoestring cut is my LEAST favorite cut. Nobody eats those 1 by 1 so why do that? Our server (forget her name) was fantastic. We've had wonderful dishes ruined by crap service, but she elevated the experience and solidified us wanting to return. Inside it has a warm, cozy feeling. It's not too big and they only had 2, single unit restrooms and one was out of order so the line backed up. Given the overall experience I found the total cost to be a fantastic value. We'll be back (did you say that in your best Arnold impression) :)

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  10. Linda

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sooooo great!!!! Going again tonight , halibut is the best

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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 4.8 stars by 1499 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

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
    Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 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
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