CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.8

1503 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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).

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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
Website
https://www.eatatcrafthouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Blake Mellgren

Location
34094 Pacific Coastal Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629
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

Popular dishes

Fried Brussels Sprouts$16.00
maple | bacon | candied pecans
Calamari$18.00
town dock calamari | meyer lemon + caper aioli | sriracha aioli
Roasted Cauliflower$14.00
sweet chili | sriracha aioli | togarashi sesame seeds | chives | wonton strips
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$18.00
ahi tuna | rice cake | avocado crema | sweet soy | sesame | cilantro

Greens

Craft House Chowda
clams | bacon | carrot | onion | celery | potato | cream | herbs
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$15.00
Farmer's Market Burrata Salad$18.00
burrata | mixed greens | tomato | crispy quinoa | sunny cal farms seasonal fruit | sourdough
Santa Ana Chicken Caesar$20.00
romaine| chicken breast | pepitas | tomato | grilled lime | queso fresco | chipotle caesar dressing
Craft House Wedge$18.00
little gem | neuske bacon | blue cheese | marinated tomato | red onion | ranch
Winter Salad$18.00
tuscan mix lettuce | candied pecans | pomegranate | shaft blue cheese | crispy prosciutto | dried cranberries | persimmon | pomegranate molasses vinaigrette

Larger Plates

Market Fish$36.00
see weekly features menu
Steak Frites$42.00
8 oz wagyu grass fed skirt steak | chimichurri | tallow fries | fry sauce
Grilled Meatloaf$26.00
beef | pork | bacon | trinity | greens | mashed potato | tomato jam
Craft House Smash Burger$22.00
2 grass fed patties | american cheese | caramelized onions | pickles | garlic + mustard aioli | fries
Chicken Pot Pie$28.00
whole chicken | fennel | leek | parsnip | carrot | chicken broth | herbs | puff pastry
Braised Beef Pasta$26.00
short rib | pearls onion | garlic | shallot | braising jus | parmesan | herbs | vanilla parsnip puree | rigatoni

Add-On Proteins

Market Fish$18.00
Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00
Fried Chicken Thigh$8.00
8oz Wagyu Grass Fed Skirt$32.00

What 1,503 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,503 Reviews

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Jamie
VIP
Los Angeles
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Michael
VIP
Orange County
115 reviews
5.0
115 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Kathryn
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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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Peter
Orange County
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days 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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Becca
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days 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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Barbara
VIP
Charleston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days 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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Elisa
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 13, 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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Susan
VIP
Orange County
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 12, 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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Scott
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
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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sherry
VIP
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Was relaxing. We loved the patio area.
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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 1503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.eatatcrafthouse.com/
Phone number
(949) 481-7734

CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Marblred Butter Cake

Winter Salad

Grilled Meatloaf

To Share

Fried Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Calamari$18.00

Roasted Cauliflower$14.00

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$18.00

Greens

Craft House Chowda

Farmer's Market Burrata Salad$18.00

Santa Ana Chicken Caesar$20.00

Craft House Wedge$18.00

Winter Salad$18.00

Larger Plates

Market Fish$36.00

Steak Frites$42.00

Grilled Meatloaf$26.00

Craft House Smash Burger$22.00

Chicken Pot Pie$28.00

Braised Beef Pasta$26.00

Add-On Proteins

Market Fish$18.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00

Fried Chicken Thigh$8.00

8oz Wagyu Grass Fed Skirt$32.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point restaurant rated?

Is CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

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