17 Best Bars in Dana Point

“Incredible romantic weekend. This is one of our favorite resorts ever! The rooms are fantastic (all newly remodeled), the scenery and facilities are incredible, and the service is first class. One of the few resorts we’ve been to recently that has enough staffing to handle every need with no waits. The beach nearby is beautiful, with chairs and towels provided complementary, as well as a free shuttle. The pool is also fantastic. The restaurants on site are also great. But be forewarned, you need reservations for breakfast.“

“We were camping at Doheny and found this California micro beer place close by. Enjoyed it very much. Very nice guy who is the owner. Love Dana Point. Not so much with the yuppy, modern new downtown...but heh, at least there's a micro beer place there...“

“Wonderful food great service, and amazing vibe and the singer…omg I have no words how to express how much I love the singer in the pianist, I had a wonderful time“

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

“Great place to play and party.“

“I'm giving it a 5 for the staff. I briefly looked at it, thinking it was an independent rooftop bar, not realizing it was connected to the hotel.Our drinks were ok, prices were average. If you were staying at the hotel, this would be a great experience. If you were bar hoping or anything of that nature, I would go here if everything else was packed.Again, staff was incredibly nice and we stayed for them ?“

“Sean the bartender here makes this place really shine. He's super friendly and knowledgeable about the beer and wine. The selections are top notch and the food options are varied enough that you could try something new before hitting a repeat. Such a great spot to chill after work, can't wait for another visit!

Parking: No problems with parking, there is plenty.“

“Rafael the bartender was very gracious to surprise is with this delicious dessert for our anniversary. He made us a delicious liquor, coffe drink called Callejito yummy. The appetizers were tasty. We had the octopus in lentil curry sauce and the grilled artichoke. Very tasty. We will be back in 2 week.“

“The bread rolls are absolutely delicious—warm, soft, and perfectly buttery. The poke is fresh and flavorful, making it a solid choice. However, the fish tacos, while decent, didn't quite live up to the same level of excitement. The ambiance and ocean views make it a great spot for a relaxed meal, but there's room for improvement in some of the menu offerings.“

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

“Always enjoy staying at the Waldorf Astoria. Nice escape, great location, attentive staff. Perfect getaway.“

“The food was so delicious.“

“we visited from the UK & we had an amazing time. the food was great & the live band was brilliant. your staff were very friendly also“

“Al Fresco Dining at Aveo Table + Bar located at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. Loved the 7 Curry Pancake and Local Fisherman's Halibut. They need to bring those Apple Fritter donuts on the menu!“

“We are pretty lucky here in SoCal next to our neighbor to the south thus have lots of decent places for tacos and such. And perhaps I don't get in trouble by saying this but when you see a place is mixed with everyone with lots of our southern neighbors customers you know the place is legit.We haven't order anything, food wise, here and didn't like it, tacos, burritos, bowl and yesterday some chips with carne asada and they were all great, portion is nice, price is good and tasty stuff is what you will get.Been drinking tequila for a while but lately switch over to mezcal and love it. The bartender gave me a warning about the smokiness but ordered a coconut margarita with half sweetened and it just good.The mezcal smokiness it's just right but can't say the same thing for whisky though, anyone out there have an explanation or just personal preference. Next time will try something a bit smokier and see if I like it.“

“Let’s be honest, you go here to drink not eat. And if you do eat here, it’s only bc you’ve thrown a few back and you’re starting to get the munchies.

They have a large indoor dining room with a bar but every time I’ve been here it’s rather sedate. The outdoor patio is where it’s at. They have a full bar, TV’s, sports, vibes, and all the goods. We did get nachos which are pretty basic but good. To reiterate, just go for the bar and booze.“

“Great food with excellent service… great views with a cool indoor atmosphere … our go to spot when in the area!“