CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

4.8

1518 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 24 times today

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
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
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
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Greens

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

Larger Plates

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

Add-On Proteins

Market FishUSD 18.00
Grilled Chicken BreastUSD 8.00
Fried Chicken ThighUSD 8.00
8oz Wagyu Grass Fed SkirtUSD 32.00

What 1,518 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Craft House Dana Point offers "great food, service, and ambience," making it a favorite among locals. The "creative menu" features standout dishes like the "special duck fried rice" and "butter cake." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and enjoy the lively bar area. Perfect for a memorable dining experience!

1,518 Reviews

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Phillip
Unspecified
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
5 stars to the hostess, server(Kelsey L.) server assistant,bartenders,and chef! 3 stars to the pastry chef on the butter cake! Very flavorful but dry Dry DRY!!!! May I suggest that you try South of Nick’s butter cake and take notes:) Will definitely recommend and return!
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Brent
VIP
Orange County
231 reviews
5.0
231 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. The Brunch Menu is excellent with so many options.
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Sharon
VIP
San Diego
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I reserved standard they put us on a covered patio vs inside, the patio is next to PCH, 4 lanes, and had the music blaring. My husband could not hear anything. I ordered the steak frites, steak was chewy, fries were cold. Won’t go back.
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Steve
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place with great food. The bar area is the best place to sit.
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Lisa
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is good and would go again, but the noise level is high particularly because of being on the street. More reasonable for Social Hour Menu available until 4 PM but a $20 chicken sandwich with fries is still a lot. We had gone to Thompson’s Brewery the night prior which has some Similar menu selections for 1/4 less and just as delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The gang at craft house always do a fantastic job and we look forward to each visit because of it. Staff is always super friendly knowledgeable and happy to help guide you through whatever today's surprise selection might be. We really like the fact that today's menu might not be the same tomorrow and that there's always a new surprise around every corner
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Jon
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding. Wonderful service. Exceptional food.
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Amy
VIP
Atlanta
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Craft House. We chose the Social Hour menu on this visit and were not disappointed. Great food, specialty cocktails and just the right vibe.
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mike
VIP
Orange County
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bone marrow excellent. Smash burger good. Halibut excellent. Butter cake good a little dry. Craft house old fashioned very good
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Jamie
VIP
Los Angeles
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’re in love with the people and food at Craft House and it’s hands down Kai’s favorite in Dana Point!🦮
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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 1518 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

27 Feb 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Marblred Butter Cake

Winter Salad

Grilled Meatloaf

To Share

Fried Brussels SproutsUSD 16.00

CalamariUSD 18.00

Roasted CauliflowerUSD 14.00

Spicy Tuna Crispy RiceUSD 18.00

Greens

Craft House Chowda

Farmer's Market Burrata SaladUSD 18.00

Santa Ana Chicken CaesarUSD 20.00

Craft House WedgeUSD 18.00

Winter SaladUSD 18.00

Larger Plates

Market FishUSD 36.00

Steak FritesUSD 42.00

Grilled MeatloafUSD 26.00

Craft House Smash BurgerUSD 22.00

Chicken Pot PieUSD 28.00

Braised Beef PastaUSD 26.00

Add-On Proteins

Market FishUSD 18.00

Grilled Chicken BreastUSD 8.00

Fried Chicken ThighUSD 8.00

8oz Wagyu Grass Fed SkirtUSD 32.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point restaurant rated?

Is CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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