21 Best American Restaurants in Dana Point

“There’s no place like Jack’s in Dana Point! The service, the food, the atmosphere is unmatched! I know there’s so many new places popping up here but Jack’s is tried and true. Still here after all these years - and there’s a reason why!“

“Great atmosphere with great service. Loved how an entire team look out for you from the greeting to the end.“

“I absolutely love this restaurant. The customer service is above and behind. The street tacos are my favorite. It melts in your mouth so good. We have had many things off their menu. Nothing disappoints. The selection is huge and everything you could order will be the best. Enjoy you will certainly be back.“

“I like stopping there on bike rides“

“Amazing stay, gorgeous views and incredible hospitality! Loved it all and highly recommend!“

“Great sports bar with great food options. I highly recommend the Thai pasta and pizza. Wings are perfect and cocktails are amazing!!!“

“Really good food and drinks, speedy service, and accommodating staff. Loved our breakfast here. The croissant breakfast sandwich was delicious, and we both had good matcha and mocha lattes. Wouldn’t definitely come back! VERY extensive menu.“

“This is a wonderful relaxing spot to enjoy good food, beer and wine, kick back around a firepit and watch the beach go by! Live music started just last night and going through the fall, TBA. See you on the sand!“

“Eggplant Reuben wins!“

“👍 Great food and drinks. A locals favorite. 😍“

“Great food, service and atmosphere.“

“Love this place after a paddle around Dana harbor. The Doheny omelet is my go to, and they make great Bloody Mary’s.“

“Best Place in Dana Point best margaritas“

“I’ve never had a bad meal at the Craft House. Every single thing I’ve ordered was delicious. Kate & Nate are the very best and make dining there so fun!!! I could eat there every day!!!!“

“great food large portions very hospitable. made changes to our order perfect for us.“

“great food large portions very hospitable. made changes to our order perfect for us.“

“Nice view and not crowded on normal days. Nice for locals wanting a view without the crowds or parking hassles in Dana Point.

Food: Decent variety of standard bar food

Drinks: Beer and wine offered are mainly mass available - disappointed since there are good local options they could offer; but there's a full bar

Service: My wife and I had outstanding service from Randi; it wasn't busy but she knew the menu well and was friendly & accommodating

Interior: Full bar with sitting area facing away from the ocean; many tables and some front rail seats; view of the ocean is compact due to Doheny trees but still nice; furniture is lower end and dated

Exterior (Location): Great for walking access from Doheny and the harbor

Parking: On site valet is complimentary with purchase, very prompt“

“nice breakfast this morning, always enjoy HH Cafe when we visit.“

“Food is excellent, pool games are legit. Good times by all“

“Gotta love Hennessy
It's a standard. Here or SJC... or one of their many locations out always delivers
They're all a scene. So it's different depending on time and season regarding crowd and staff
But that's kinda part of the fun
I found they have consistently good eats and beverages and as with any restaurant they've got stand out servers/staff and some times some duds 😋
Great place to meet up, listen to some tunes and generally just pop in for a drink
I recommend it!“

“The food? IMPECCABLE. I went with a large group of friends and we decided to try just about everything, sharing around the table. Yum! Best. Idea. Ever. The Ambiance was just as we had hoped - ideal for us to comfortably hang out and yap a bit. It was a perfectly fun and inviting atmosphere. The service? AMAZING. We had Mikey as our server. He was so fun, so attentive, so friendly. You'd think he was just one of our group. He made us feel welcome and watched over. I can't wait to come back to Salt Creek! And, Yes! We are asking for Mikey! So should you!“