Chart House

We went for the view. In my reservation, I wrote, "Celebrating my girlfriend's birthday, so a nice table/view would be greatly appreciated." It was clear this was a woman requesting a table for her and her girlfriend. What followed felt discriminatory. We were seated at the worst table in the restaurant, the only one facing a wall instead of the bay or ocean. Our server was kind (the one positive part), but when we asked to move, she said to talk to the host. I politely explained, "It's my partner's birthday, and we came here for the view, but we're seated facing a wall. We see several open tables." The host replied, without empathy, "It'll be an hour and a half to two hours." That was it. We finished our $25 espresso martinis (below average) and an appetizer, then left. Why stay and spend hundreds more for that kind of treatment? The strict dress code made things worse. It bans shorts and "baggy clothing," so I had to scramble to find something to wear as a lesbian uncomfortable in feminine clothes- only to see a white man nearby in a graphic T-shirt and shorts. The double standard was frustrating and hurtful. We left feeling unwelcome, dismissed, and disappointed. I rarely write reviews, but this was disheartening enough to share. We just wanted a special night for my girlfriend's birthday and instead were made to feel out of place. Oh, and no need for Chart House to come in and comment that you "appreciate the feedback" or "thank us for choosing your restaurant." Address your blatant disrespect toward minorities instead.

We made a reservation (definitely recommended) and visited on Valentine's Eve. We had the choice of outdoor seating or indoor, and we chose to sit outside on their grass terrace. They had plenty of heaters and in fact, we were actually a little too warm! Thankfully they turned the heat down a little. What a spectacular view of the harbor lights! I ordered the filet and lobster bisque and the filet was tender and cooked just right. My wife started with their beet and carrot salad and I thought it was one of the best presentations I've seen! She loved it. For her main course she ordered prime rib. She likes it brown which is not easy for prime rib, but they cut a piece and cooked it just right. We enjoyed and finished with dessert. I had the famous mud pie and my wife had their creme brulee flight. It was the first time I'd been there in decades and I didn't know what I'd experience but it was just as good as I remembered! Because it was Valentine's weekend I had to park quite a ways away and took a 5-minute walk to get to and from.

We had a wonderful dinner at Chart House located in Dana Point. The view was absolutely beautiful, and everyone was so nice. Our server was amazing—too bad I forgot his name! Chart House is highly recommended—if you’re visiting Dana Point, you should definitely check out this amazing restaurant with delicious food. It was the perfect place to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. Thank God we found this restaurant. We had an amazing experience on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 7 PM.

We celebrated my husband’s birthday at this restaurant. Amazing view & ambience was great. We loved the seafood there.

Views: spectacular Service: below average. Super slow. You'll be waiting over an hour for your food and receive little attention. Your service may depend on your ethnicity. Mahi: way below average. It's basically fish jerky. It was so dry and hard that a knife won't even cut it. Filet mignon: we sent it back bc it was overcooked. Prime rib: average Lamb chops: above average. Drinks: average, doesn't taste good but looks fancy. Lava cake: get this!!!! It was delicious 10/10 Oysters: ok Parking: there is paid valet but we found free street parking and walked a few mins. Overall, the view and the restaurant was so beautiful. We were prepared for mediocre food. We were disappointed by service. So it evens out and I'd say it was an ok experience for the price. I would give 3.5 starts but that's not an option here.

We were in a party of 6 around 5:30pm on 7/12/25, let me say the dinner was Excellent, Tops and plating was gorgeous. Our waiter was Delightful and very courteous, gave us great entree suggestions to. The Veiw is simply Stunning. Our problem with the night was the " Valet " service around 6:30 pm, these two guys were Impatient, Disrespectful and not Welcoming at all, with Tip and Fee there was " Absolutely No Thank You" at all, we had two cars and this should be addressed by Management, we will return and these two guys are there we will say something. Thank you again for such a Delicious dinner and great service minus the Valet guys .

Went for happy hour and the place was packed already at 4:30pm! We originally hoped to get a table outside but that was clearly impossible. Landed the last table inside near the entrance. The view was definitely better outside but we felt lucky to even get a table. Nicely decorated and cozy feel to the restaurant. There is a main dining area and happy hour is in the bar / patio area. I heard from our waiter that people start waiting for HH tables at 3:20pm! We had the truffle fries which were good and drinks. The table was unstable so when I pressed down on my side our drinks spilled all over the place. Luckily the service was amazing! Smore (sorry, not sure if I am spelling his name correctly) who was standing nearby at the time jumped into action and got everything cleaned up, switched out the wet chair AND brought us a new drink! 👏👏👏👏 Get there early if you are going for happy hour. Valet parking in the lot, or if you arrive earlier (before 4pm) lots of street parking available.

I dined on a Friday evening table for 1 at 5:30. Although I made my reservation the same day, I was still able to secure a seat. I felt bad for my server, Heather. She was the only competent person I dealt with this whole experience. I arrived around 5:35 because parking was hard to find and the host had me wait until 5:50 for a seat even with a reservation. There was no real explanation why. I did request a nice view so a simple "we're getting the best view cleaned for you" would have done but nothing was offered. During the15 minutes I spent standing awkwardly in the lobby the host's were talking rudely about other customers and offered a walk-in table of 4 a 10 minute wait time even though my reservation took 20 minutes to seat and I was one person (sat at a 4 top by the way. So please don't assume it was a different party size and different tables were available. This was poor customer experience stemming from mismanagement of the seating chart). As I mentioned before, Heather was the shining star of this experience and takes her job seriously. Her recommendations were spot on, she was quick to stop by if I needed something but wasn't hovering, and she showed patience with me as she was sat a 10+ top table and I had questions about a dish. Truly a gifted server. I will say, the food was incredible as well. The flavors and sensations were quite good. Not necessarily Michelin quality but very much fine dining. It's a shame the support staff for the servers was completely missing. I sat with every single one of my dirty dishes from appetizer through main course, as I sipped my dessert drink. Once I finished my drink and packed my leftovers myself, I sat with a second set of dirty dishes until there was time to process my payment. See both sets of dishes in the photos, please. There were no bussers and Heather had to clean my table herself, while juggling a full section and a 10+ top who continued to add guests (no idea how the host let that happen in a fine dining restaurant). I guess the Happy Hour is difficult to manage or something because there were children running around screaming outside in the court yard, no one was cleaning, and the only polite staff was Heather. If you're looking for good food with an excellent view, I recommend this location. Unfortunately, their standards do not match the pricing and I'd be cautious if you're trying to impress someone.

Great experience over all! Daily happy hour from 4-6pm is well worth it. Wide selection of drinks and large portion appetizers. The spinach dip was good, but the stand out was the happy hour calamari. Also ordered the shrimp linguine and New York strip. The steak was cooked perfectly and came with yummy garlic mashed potatoes. The HIGHLIGHT of our night however was our server Tony. We were celebrating a special occasion and even thought he was busy, he made it a point to check on us regularly and make our night a special experience. Shout out to Tony!! The lava cake is also delicious, would highly recommend. Will be coming back, even if it's just for the amazing happy hour deals and that lava cake!

Had the three course meal selection. One meal was the shrimp and the steak skewers which were horribly overcooked!! Requested steak Medium rare but came as well done - zero red!! The shrimp linguine was delicious. Requested the heaters be put on and it took multiple requests for the heaters to finally be turned on. Fresh Ricotta and meatball appetizer was very good - excellent flavor!! Both the New England clam chowder and the lobster bisque were top-notch!! Requested a second drink, and it took a long time before it actually was brought to our table. The best part of the meal was the dessert which was the mini chocolate lava cake... Mine never lava-ed however it tasted delicious!! The view is at sunset breathtaking!! Overall, it was okay - glad we went once but would not go again.

This was honestly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've ever had, especially considering it was supposed to be a special night celebrating our anniversary. We made our reservation months in advance and were expecting a nice, memorable evening -- instead, we were seated in the worst possible area, outside in the freezing cold with no heater. It was incredibly uncomfortable and completely took away from what should have been a romantic, relaxing night. Service was extremely slow and inattentive. We waited well over an hour just to be served our first drinks, and throughout the night we barely received any refills. We felt forgotten and unimportant, which was very upsetting given the prices and reputation of this restaurant. On top of that, the staff was not very kind or welcoming, which made the entire experience feel even worse. For a restaurant that is known for being upscale and high-end, the level of care and service we received was unacceptable. Sadly, what should have been a beautiful anniversary dinner turned into a stressful and disappointing night. I truly hope management takes this seriously and makes improvements, because no one deserves to be treated this way -- especially on such a special occasion.

Parking, forget about it, reservation guest, parked 10 minute walk away. Service from the front desk sucks! Had a reservation for 6 o'clock last night, 6:20 I asked if we'd be seated soon, they said we were close and confirmed we were still getting our in door spot, they confirmed to the affirmative. Host grabs us 5 minutes later and proceeds to walk us outside, she didn't say anything and when I asked her why we we're outside, she gave me attitude and proceeded to sit us at a table in the grass that didn't even sit flat without almost falling over. At least, when I asked for another seat, she put me in the patio area. She's the worst at her job. Our waiter was slow but really nice. I think he was just backed up, not his fault. I asked for my steak medium rare, it came out medium plus, I wasn't worth asking for a new steak as it would have taken forever to get anyone to come by with a new one.

Come for the view. It is amazing! However, the service didn't match. We wanted to eat here to celebrate our anniversary. Arrived at 6:30 on a Sunday for our reservation and ask for a table outside, which they accommodated. It took a little longer, but we were fine with that. We sat down at our table with a little card that says VIP. But the service did not match that card. It took 20-25 min to get a glass of wine. They were unfortunately out of sole and salmon too. Took another 20-30 min to get crudo appetizer (not cooked) and a cup of soup. Server brought brought bread at the time, but no butter. She said she was gonna get it and then never returned with the butter. Then I took another 20 to 30 minutes to receive our entrées. And the vegetables that was served with the cod was not a side of vegetables, but rather a garnish. When I received my plate, I also asked for another glass of wine, but by the time I got it which was 20 minutes later, I was already done with my meal. So I canceled it.. My husband's halibut was overcooked and got that leathery fish texture. The server was very nice, however, when I asked if she was set up with a big party that was inside (I've worked service so I was trying to be understanding), she said no they were short staffed everywhere. And the bar was backed up because the cocktails take too long. However, it was not jampacked and there were a lot of empty tables. additionally, all the other tables that were around us that was the other servers tables were getting a lot more service that was quicker than us. Our waitress was also working on cleaning tables rather than serving us, even though they had bussers to help out with that. This place has a lot of potential, but the management needs to set up their staff for success. And work more on their service. We normally tip 25 to 30% if not more, but we only left 15%. I wanted to like this place I wanted to return with Associates when I return to town for business next week. However, because of the service I received, I'm hesitant and probably won't. A dinner that should have taken an hour at most took two. We were willing and wanted to buy more drinks, but because of the slow service, we passed.

The food is excellent. The service is fantastic and the ambience is the best in Orange County my favorite restaurant in Orange County. The view of Dana point Harbor and San Clemente is excellent

The Chart House has some of the best views in OC! It sits on the top of the hill overlooking the Dana Point Harbor. I love the ability to sit on the patio and enjoy the gorgeous views. Also, you can enjoy happy hour from 4pm - 6pm and they have some great choices. Today we got a glass of wine, iced tea, artichoke dip, lettuce wraps and fries for all less than $40! Our server was fantastic as well. Highly recommend!

The main entrance starts at the top of the restaurant, working your way down into the dining area via a narrow spiral staircase. Designed with curvilinear lines, the building embraces natural movement as one moves from space to space. The main dining room feels open and communal; its booths are nestled along the edge and flanked by thick angled concrete walls. Each booth has their own spectacular view of Dana Point Harbor and neighboring coastal communities further south. The vibe is rebellious elegance: bold, unconventional, yet familiarly classy. THE FOOD. - Bread Basket (Complimentary) | Fresh sweet brown bread, dinner roll, and crackers. - Half Dozen Oysters Rockefeller | Warm with diced (sweet) red peppers and melted cheese contrasted by oceanic flavors. It sounds odd, but it feels right. - Prime Rib (10 oz.) | Thinner cut, but still marbled and very flavorful with au jus added. The creamy horseradish is mild with a hint of peppery spice. Mashed potatoes are creamy with little chunks of potato. The carrot is deliciously cooked to a crisp, chip-like texture. Recommend trying this dish out. - Caesar Salad | Shaved Parmesan, crunchy croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing tossed in. The flavors complimented each other without overpowering. - Creamed Spinach | Rich and velvety with crumbled croutons on top. - Lava Cake | Chocolate oozes out after cutting into it! Vanilla ice cream creates a cooling contrast from the cake. So deliciously decadent. THE DRINKS DRINKS. - Mango Mojito | Seemed to be more sour and less mango-flavored. - Black Cherry Mojito | Beautifully balanced cocktail. Sweet black cherry flavor with a tangy edge and refreshing finish. - Zuccardi Serie A Malbec ('23 Mendoza Argentina) | Fruity, sweet, and slightly smoky. The finish is smooth. THE PARKING. Valet parking is $8. There's street parking, but read the signs to make sure you can park there. THE RETURN. Loved the vibe! Looking forward to coming back and trying their Alaskan cod!

Came here with my girlfriend for our six month anniversary. I made dinner reservations on their website for 5:30 on a Saturday. Valet Parking is $9 and convenient. The spiral staircase down from the lot to the restaurant is iconic. While I was hoping for a window booth, all were filled and we were seated at a slightly elevated rear booth. There was a little confusion with who would be serving us. Our initial server was wonderful, but shortly advised that she would be handing us off to another. The second server came across as new or less capable. To our original server's credit, she checked on us regularly and advised if we needed anything to flag her down. She gratefully took pictures of us and made sure our special evening was truly memorable. The food was excellent. Crab cake for appetizer, black cod for my girlfriend, filet mignon for me and a nice ice cream dessert to celebrate our anniversary. The sweet brown bread is always great and we both complimented our meal with a glass of wine. While not entirely a smooth night, it was still special for us. Thanks to the wonderful food and our original server (my apologies for not remembering her name).

We had our wedding at Chart House in July, and overall it was a wonderful experience. The food was great, the service was good (though a bit slow toward the end), and the view was absolutely amazing. Melissa was the best coordinator and made everything run smoothly. The price was affordable. The only downside was the 5 hour time limit,we wished we could celebrate longer.

Found this place while on anniversary trip. Happy hour is where it is at! We spent like $48 on 4 delicious apps and 2 drinks. And the view is priceless. It was a bit of a luck of the draw on getting a table... but we got one by the window and it was legit. Eden was really sweet and welcoming. Ok the lettuce wraps are a. MUST! The peanut sauce should be bottled. The sliders and fries were good and the coconut shrimp were a bit of a miss. But again, for the price it was amazing! They were "fancy" but there were a few missing technicalities... the bussers were a little less professional and the heaters were disheveled and blocking the views. those are both just observations that didn't impact my want to go back. Honestly the worst part was hoping to get a table for happy hour.... we got lucky! We will be back for lettuce wraps for sure!

We saw the chart house in a different light... First off, we really were into the March madness playoff So we snuggled in at the bar front and center .. Marcos, our" super waiter" took care of us for the next 2 1/2 hours... what a great experience. It was a perfect evening we started with fresh oysters on the half shell from Washington followed by the seared Aji tuna so delicious. Had a little cocktail then we had some of their meatballs with ricotta cheese ... we brought our own wine and it was only a $25 corkage fee which we thought was, we finished our evening off with the perfectly prepared Chilean Seabass with fresh garlic, mashed potatoes, and root vegetables. All around stellar meal .

We come here every 6 months or so. And this time was excellent as always. Great views. Great food. Today my parents my wife and I shared many different meals together from the prime rib to black cod to the kimchi calamari. Our server heather was exceptional and gave some of best ever! Give her a raise !! Can't wait to come back again.

I arrived here with my family for dinner. My Mom had made a reservation in advanced. She was actually very surprised she was able to get one. Once she saw there was a table open she booked it. Parking here is valet only and the valet was super nice and friendly. The atmosphere here really is stunning, as you walk in from the parking lot you can see the beautiful view of Dana Point Harbor. It was sunset when we arrived which made it even more stunning. As you walk into the doors you go down a flight of spiral stairs and are greeted promptly by the hosts. We were shown to our table quickly. We were seated at a booth with the lovely view I mentioned before. Our server was Tony, who was super sweet, conversational and accommodating. Service was great throughout our dinner. I started with my drink the Faux-jito which was super refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness. For our appetizer we shared the Kimchi Calamari. The batter was very tempura like and it also came with julienned zucchini, red pepper and sweet potato. There was no actual kimchi though so it kinda felt a bit misleading. For my meal I ordered from the "Chart Your Choice" menu. I started with the Lobster Bisque followed with the Savory Shrimp Pasta and finally the Mini Lava cake for dessert. My Lobster Bisque was creamy and had a very generous amount of tender lobster. My shrimp pasta, however was just alright. I was a bit disappointed as it was not very flavorful and my pappardelle pasta fell apart very easily. I also tried my Mom's filet mignon with chimichurri butter and that was tender and flavorful. My dessert was amazing. The lava cake was warm and rich with a generous amount of ice cream. I also loved the toffee pieces and chocolate sauce on top. Tony was nice enough to get a picture of my family and I outside at the end of the dinner with the sparkling boy lights in the background. We had a really great dinner and I would definitely come back, but I'd order a different entree.

Okay, the good and the bad of our evening at the Chart House. It was my birthday dinner, because that's usually when you splurge on an expensive steak dinner. We were seated in a hole of a table with no view in a hallway in between the main dining room and the kitchen. It was basically the wait staff highway. Not great but I didn't speak up for a better table because I didn't want to be cold outside on rickety folding chairs, so fine. The really not good part was one of our party ordered roasted chicken. It arrived cold. Not that it sat a bit, but solid cold, right out of the walk-in refrigerator, cold. I have never seen this happen at any restaurant ever. I get that it's a seafood and steak restaurant and there's one chicken dish for that one picky patron but wow! $35 for nuked chicken they forgot to nuke. So, we sent it back and the waiter was appropriately mortified but then it took another 45 mins to grill a NY strip for my guest. We ate, then he ate. The whole time sitting at a table where we could smell all the kitchen smells and now I was really taking heat from my son for not speaking up for a better table. So, all-in-all the worst birthday in recent history. On the plus side, my prime rib was spot-on perfect. And I wish I could come back because it was so good and I love prime rib. But, that whole evening isn't going to fade anytime soon.

We just had our mother's 100th Birthday Party (luncheon from noon to 3pm) with 70 people at the Chart House and they did an incredible job of prepping a beautiful private room set-up, a delicious catered meal, and were exceptionally attentive to all our requests and needs. The view was stunning of Dana Point Harbor. The cost was quite reasonable. We as a family cannot recommend them more highly for a superior event experience - great for birthdays, wedding receptions, etc. There was no room fee. There was nothing but the food fee. We got SO much for our money. THANK YOU, Chart House, from the Baskin Family!

This was my first time at Chart House so I will start by saying maybe this was an off night. I had a reservation for two at 7 and we were not sat until 7:35 after being told they were running about 10 minutes behind. Everyone around us also had reservations and they were all waiting for their reserved table as well, not a good sign. We finally get to our table and it took at least 10 minutes for a server to come by. At this point it's almost 8 pm and I am starving! We ordered drinks and put in our food right away as we were worried about long wait times. We were given bread and found a bug in it. We told the server and he apologized. We finally got our food and it was good but not great. The experience we had did not match the price tag of the bill. I wish they would have explained all the delays or done something to make guests feel seen. Communication goes a long way.

Had reservations for 6 pm but we still had to wait a bit when we got there. Service was friendly but I had to vocally ask for water refills. Calamari appetizer was large portion & delicious. My husband's clam chowder was good. I had the spiced ahi which was simply okay. It lacked flavor. I've had much better elsewhere. The lava cake was just okay as well. Bergamot Fizz drink (I think) was different but good. If I find myself in Dana point again, I probably wouldn't return. The views are amazing, but food is subpar..

The restaurant is actually really beautiful but a little bit different in layout than most. We sat at the bar because we went for happy hour. I believe they have happy hour in their bar and patio, but it was freezing outside. We were lucky to snag bar seats as the restaurant was packed during happy hour. The happy hour menu has great drink specials. The food specials look great, until you get the food. The spinach artichoke dip was just spinach and cheese and not tasty at all. The truffle fries were fine. The firecracker shrimp had no flavor and were tiny shrimps. The coconut shrimp was the best dish. The prime rib sliders were OK. We ordered lettuce wraps, but they never came. 30 minutes later than we were told that they ran out. I wouldn't come back for happy hour, but would consider going back for regular dinner to try it out because the restaurant was packed.

Fantastic restaurant in Orange County. Great views of the harbor and pacific. I had the salmon and it was the best salmon I've ever had at a restaurant. I usually make it at home to my liking but this one was lights-out yummy. Great wine pairing and cocktail menu. Service was excellent too.

My girlfriend steak was brought bloody when it was supposed to be well done. I was supposed to have a baked potato, but got mashed potatoes. The service was slow and my food was cold. I'm amazed that a place that couch it steaks can't cook one properly thank you.

2 stars because the food was good. if our waitress Melissa was attentive we would have been out in an hour. it was Thanksgiving, we were seated promptly. at 2:45. it took 10 minutes to be greeted. 2 of our party had ordered a bottle of wine in the bar. our other guests hat to wait 15 minutes for martinis. another 15 minutes to order food. so 30 minutes to order food. then another 15 min to get salad and another 30 for entrees. Melissa , our server was never available . the wine and martinis were delivered by helpers. it as a busy time i get it. at the end of the service ( we had asked for 2 checks at the beginning of service) Melissa brought our checks. our friends paid with Credit cards but 2 of us paid with cash. Melissa did not bring my cash change and kept a 40% tip. i did not want to make a scene so i let it go. i will not be back

The best server ever, thanks to Evelyn, who is always smiling and very friendly, a very passionate person. The best server in the world

As always, this place is outstanding. Today, James was on top of everything in the bar. As always, the service is top notch. Sad to hear that Jason had moved on. Dishes came out as if they were timed. Great martinis and appetizers as always. Great to watch the Super Moon from the patio and inside.

I had dinner at the Dana Point Chart House last night. I will not return. The service was outstanding but on the plate they brought to me only half was what I ordered and half was something else. I didn't want to break the rhythm of our celebration so I didn't say anything. As hard as the server was working and as great as her efforts were, somebody in the kitchen passed off a plate they had to know was not correct. There are plenty of options these days so I will suggest that others look elsewhere, as I will.

We went for the view. In my reservation, I wrote, "Celebrating my girlfriend's birthday, so a nice table/view would be greatly appreciated." It was clear this was a woman requesting a table for her and her girlfriend. What followed felt discriminatory. We were seated at the worst table in the restaurant, the only one facing a wall instead of the bay or ocean. Our server was kind (the one positive part), but when we asked to move, she said to talk to the host. I politely explained, "It's my partner's birthday, and we came here for the view, but we're seated facing a wall. We see several open tables." The host replied, without empathy, "It'll be an hour and a half to two hours." That was it. We finished our $25 espresso martinis (below average) and an appetizer, then left. Why stay and spend hundreds more for that kind of treatment? The strict dress code made things worse. It bans shorts and "baggy clothing," so I had to scramble to find something to wear as a lesbian uncomfortable in feminine clothes- only to see a white man nearby in a graphic T-shirt and shorts. The double standard was frustrating and hurtful. We left feeling unwelcome, dismissed, and disappointed. I rarely write reviews, but this was disheartening enough to share. We just wanted a special night for my girlfriend's birthday and instead were made to feel out of place. Oh, and no need for Chart House to come in and comment that you "appreciate the feedback" or "thank us for choosing your restaurant." Address your blatant disrespect toward minorities instead.

I visited Chart House in Dana Point for my mom's birthday. It was raining & gloomy so we couldn't see much of the view, but I still enjoyed the balcony area. I liked the spacious interior & circular structure of the restaurant. We got the calamari to share with the table & I got the coconut crunchy shrimp as my entree. My main was great, but I cannot stop thinking about the calamari--that was delicious. Will be visiting again!

I hadn't been to the Chart House in a few years. What a disappointment. Ordered salmon with rice. Salmon was so salty couldn't eat it. Rice tasted like it came out of a can. When the waiter came by inquired about the meal I told him exactly what I felt. His response was sorry and quickly walked away. I believe The Chart House is going the way of its neighbor Cannons, out of business. Great view and terrible food. See ya Chart House

Food: 8/10 Kim Chee Calamari - I don't know why they spelled kimchi wrong but that's literally what it's called on the menu... LOL This calamari was very saucy! I liked it. It has a mixture of onions and bell peppers. Oddly enough, it didn't come with a lemon--so I had to use the lemons I had requested for my water to add some acidity to the dish. 10/10 Prime Rib 18 oz - OOOO this was a huge piece of meat! I loved every single bite of this too. It was delicious! It also came with two different sauces- au jus and horseradish. I only used the au jus sauce since I'm not particularly a huge fan of horseradish. 10/10 Filet Mignon - Every single slice of this meat was like tasting a bite of heaven! The meat was so buttery and smooth. 10/10 Service: Immaculate. Especially on Valentine's Day.

What a beautiful place. We had dinner last night, looking out to the Harbor, beautiful scenery, and Beautiful restaurant. The architecture is really unique. The staff is very friendly, both the valet and those working in the restaurant! Our server was very attentive, and super friendly. Took good care of us while we ate there. Our food was delicious. My drink was very good too. I would definitely come back when in town.

My husband and I always enjoy coming to The Chart House. We enjoyed a drink and appetizer in the bar before dinner. Our server Jose was amazing ! So attentive and he definitely made us feel welcome. Our coconut shrimp and lettuce wrap appetizers were perfect before our dinner. Our dinner choices tonight were prime rib cooked to perfection and the macadamia nut crusted chicken which was just okay since it was not crispy. The views of Dana Point Harbor and the ambience of the Chart House are beautiful and makes for a nice evening out.

Love me a chart house :)!!! Views were beautiful and food was good. Lost a star due to the parking situation. You really have no choice but to valet. They have plenty of parking, underground but choose to charge people 9 dollars for valet (even though the website says 8). It's just kind of annoying. Our service was great though and honestly one of the best lava cakes I have ever had! (There's nuts in it)

IMPECCABLE VIEW. This is definitely the spot to choose, meeting up with family or friends or whatnot. Like it is high-up on the mountain, looking over the pier... you can JUST FEEL the wind brushing against your cheek, can't you? ALSOOO--the food was way above its standards for fine dining. Yes, the plates may be pricy, but just me--you are getting your money's worth. I got their chopped salad with salmon. Best filet I have ever ordered at a restaurant. The crispiness of the edges meet the buttery middle and your taste buds are just screaming MORE. DONT GET ME STARTED ON THAT LAVA CAKE EITHERRR. My aunt got their Caesar salad and it came in a Parmesan crisp bowl, which was such a pleasant surprise! My uncle ordered their plates (he gave me the mini lava cake and probably it was a mistake because HE MISSED OUTTT). He was thoroughly-impressed with their ribeye steak so it's all goooood. For drinks, they both ordered their fruity martinis and I got their mocktail with ginger--definitely worth it because it tasted better than any cocktail from a fine-dining restaurant I have gone too! Our waitress was just the sweetest too! Fabulous and speedy service--above and beyond, really (pun intended hehe).

Avoid this place. We went for my dad's 78th birthday. Although I had a reservation for 6:30 pm, we waited over an hour to get seated. Both hostess and waiter had an attitude and in a rush to avoid us. Service was awful and food wasn't great either.

Ambiance overlooking the water was great, and our server, Melissa Carter, made our day! Service was exquisite. Food was delicious. Highly recommended. :-)

Tony is the GOAT server. Five star service for our holiday gathering and he takes great photos. Excellent food and ambiance during the holiday season.

Haven't been to this location and loved it. Love how it's perched on the hill overlooking the marina. Great service, a little slow but when he did help us it was excellent. I got the course with soup (clam chowder), salmon, and lava cake. Everything was delicious. The clam chowder had lots of clams, the salmon was seasoned to perfection, and the lava cake was a-mazing!

We have been dining at this Chart House for 50 years. It's usually our go to place for our special dates. This last visit was to celebrate our 54th anniversary. Our relationship goes deep with the Chart House. The one in Waikiki is owned by one of the 2 founders of CH, and we last visited him there 3 years ago. If there is one thing they need to bring back, it's the salad bar. It was the best one anywhere for years, and missed by all of the old timers.

Great view and location. Nice ambience inside and very spacious. Most tables have a nice view. There's also a grass patio area in the back - perfect for photos! Oysters were delicious. Carbonara was great, but not as rich or thick as a traditional carbonara - something I actually appreciated. Lava cake to end was a great choice. This is a good spot for an occasion!

It was worth the try but a pass on revisiting... Pros: our server was excellent! So warm and inviting, kind and attentive. I don't remember her name but she had short hair and glasses. The drinks! My espresso martini was delicious, I didn't get the soufflé (advertised on their menu) one because that seemed very unnecessary, but the normal one was yummy! Also the romance rose wine was really good! Neutral: I made a reservation and arrived a few minutes early. You have to valet your car so we ubered there since we were drinking. I checked in when we got there and headed to the bar for a drink, as soon as we ordered it our table was called.... It was kinda hectic (since we were called 15 minutes early) so as quickly paid for the drinks and went to the table. We had an obstruction view because of a private party happening outside. I'm not a seafood fan so I did not eat the appetizers, my husband enjoyed them. Coconut shrimp and some type of avocado stack with fish. Cons: I tried to order the meatballs for myself but was informed they were sold out, at 745pm, kinda annoying since it seemed pretty early still for something to not be available. I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken. The salad had concepts of dressing, maybe 1/4 tsp actually made it to the salad. It was served in a cheese shell which again, concept was not great. The cheese shell felt like something I shouldn't be chewing on and kinda turned me off. The chicken on the salad was just a plain piece of grilled chicken, nothing to write home about.. I also ordered mashed potatoes for the table which were, just mashed potatoes. Nothing fancy. The Lava cake... the menu says to order 30 minutes ahead of time and it's a popular item. Was the lava supposed to be there? We got the cake maybe 5 minutes after ordering and it tasted like it was frozen and then quickly heated up. No chocolate inside, very dry. I love lava cakes and usually order it when I see it on a menu but this was disappointing and should really be called chocolate cake instead.... Everything was something I could have made at home, nothing blew me away to warrant a premium price point. I get it's right by the water, but it lacked a wow factor.

Went to chart house for dinner again. Always a great place to eat as far as the view. The food is good. Seems like they rush you thru your dinner. Regardless it was good. $9 parking fee.

I feel this place has stepped it up. Have come here off and on over the years. We had an excellent dinner, great service and view. My husband had the halibut cooked perfectly and I had the lobster. Creamed spinach and sizzling mushroom sides. The prices wer reasonable given the portions. Had a great evening.

I've been in OC for years and could kick myself for not having been to the Chart House until recently. We went there for Thanksgiving dinner (very crowded), and received great food and amazing service. Valet parking was reasonable too.

We had a wonderful dinner at Chart House located in Dana Point. The view was absolutely beautiful, and everyone was so nice. Our server was amazing--too bad I forgot his name! Chart House is highly recommended--if you're visiting Dana Point, you should definitely check out this amazing restaurant with delicious food. It was the perfect place to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. Thank God we found this restaurant. We had an amazing experience on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 7 PM.

Any review of this restaurant has to start with the view which is by far one of the nicest I've experienced. The Chart House is situated on a cliff several hundred feet above sea level. We were there for dinner August 20,2025. The visibility was unlimited and was alone worth the visit. We sat outside on a beautiful summer evening. Our waiter was a pleasant, professional. The food was pretty good. We started with shrimp avocado and mango stack. It was fine. My wife had sole on fire. Very fresh, crab stuffed sole filets. Yum. I had the spiced ahi tuna which was cooked just right. Very good. Desert was a disappointment. Three little crème brûlée cups. One of the three had a very strong bitter taste. The windshields are a welcome comfort measure but in need of a good cleaning.

Avoid this place at all costs. They only hire rude staff, especially the hosts. They purposely avoid accommodating you. I understand if they are busy, but having had this happen every time we've been there, especially as Landry's members that's intentional. Salad arrived without dressing and I was told menu was wrong, the basil balsamic is not the designated dressing for the chopped salad . They obviously didn't care about their customers. My credit card was temporarily misplaced. This was a very special birthday dinner that turned into a disaster by their rude hosts and servers who want to upsell for extra tip- think twice before go you there

Stopped by here and got myself the calamari to start and ended with some of their glazed black cod. The calamari was decent, decent flavor but too many veggies if ima be honest, breading was solid on it. The Cod had a dark soy type of flavor and was real light, pretty decent as well. Overall for the price I'm sure there are a lot cheaper option's elsewhere but the food wasn't bad. Calamari: 6.9 Cod: 7.2

We've looked at trying Chart House a few times but in reality every time I looked at the reviews it changed our minds. Finally made it there last night and were pleasantly surprised by the food quality. Service was excellent and the atmosphere is beautiful. We ordered the three course meal with prime rib entree, my meat was a bit hard and chewy but my husband's was melt in your mouth tender. For appetizer My husband got the lobster bisque soup and loved it. I got the chopped salad and the dressing was more on the sweet side which I didn't love but still OK. The dessert is the chocolate lava cake and it was delicious. If my prime rib was like my husband's it would have been a 5 star rating. Overall a very pleasant experience and we look forward to going back.

the best happy hour. Great menu and very attentive. Love the ambience and convenience