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CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point, Dana Point, CA
CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point, Dana Point, CA
CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point, Dana Point, CA
CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point, Dana Point, CA
CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point, Dana Point, CA

CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.8
4.8
1505 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Additional seating options
  • Neighbourhood 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).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 481-7734
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Blake Mellgren
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,505 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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.
1,505 Reviews
  1. Jo Ann

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On a Saturday night our party of 3 enjoyed everything. We were there for 2 hours. Our appetizer and meals arrived very quickly however there was a delay in dessert delivery. Perhaps the butter cake was baking!!

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  2. Anonymous

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience. Definitely worth a visit!

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  3. Jamie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! And Kai loves Uncle Bacon so much! The spicy tuna on crispy rice. The fresh halibut on a bed of dark garlic risotto and spinach with chili oil. AMAZING! This is one of our favorite Dana Point hangouts all the way around.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, seemed like something for everyone in all price ranges. I had a coconut milk chicken curry that was excellent. Wonderful flavor with a bit of heat. Wife had the chicken salad and was delighted at how much chicken was included. 5L00 p.m. reservation on a Sunday evening, seated immediately. Place was pretty full when we left at 6:15. Small parking lot so you may need to park on the street and walk.

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  5. Kathryn

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service with Bella. I ordered the special curry dish and it was excellent, lots of flavor. My husband ordered the pork chop and said it was good but not the best he has had. Fun atmosphere, small quaint intimate.

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  6. Peter

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    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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  7. Becca

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    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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  8. Barbara

    VIP

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    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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  9. Elisa

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    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    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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  10. Susan

    VIP

    Orange County

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    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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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 1505 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Additional seating options

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
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Sun 15:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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