First time dining at Chart House Dana Point. Restaurant ambiance was nice. This was a special occasion (Birthday) so I requested a window table with an ocean/harbor view. Unfortunately, we did not get a window seat. Most of the window seats are in the bar. Bar was packed for happy hour. Our table overlooked 2 tables in the bar. We did have a distant and somewhat obstructed view of the harbor/ocean. The bar and especially the couple next to us was very loud. Service was good. Food was somewhat disappointing. The herb crusted salmon was not cooked with the herb coating on the fish it was sprinkled on afterwards. If we return it will most likely be just for happy hour.
Everything on the table was filthy with dried food stuck to it, the bread plate, butter knife, forks, water glasses, even the cloth napkins had old but dried in previously washed food debris stuck to it. Not sure how anyone that set that table did not see the food all over the bread plate, it looked like it came straight out of the dirty dish bin. The server couldn’t have cared less. Disappointed of the quality of service, food, and cocktails. Dana point Charthouse was a disappointment, or maybe it just was our gross server who made the experience so bad!
There was a wedding party so the parking was my easy but that was the only less than perfect thing I can say about our dinner at The Chart House. I took my friend from back east and 2 ladies from Australia to share the beautiful views and atmosphere. They stopped dead in their tracks when they a saw the view from our table! The food never fails and not feeling rushed add for a wonderful experience. We will be back!.
Good food and ambiance! A bit pricey but comparable to other fine restaurants. What I find disturbing is that they charge you $8.00 to park and be able to eat there as there is limited parking so it is only valet and they do not validate the parking ticket. We fortunately found street parking!
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Server was phenomenal with perfect timing between dishes. Warm bread and water was served immediately upon being seating. The shrimp appetizer, clam chowder soup, Prime rib and finally the lava cake for desert were all top notch. One of the best dinners and ambiance I have had in a few years.
A classic but modern Frank Lloyd Wright like architecture in the context of spectacular California coastal views over Dana Point, personalized inclusive service, and food prepared and presented within a five star spectrum of gastronomy! Highly recommended! Allen and Sherry Taylor
The only thing we can complain about is the speed of the service. I think that was related to people not showing up for shifts but that is routine for some people these days. It's too bad. Food was great. Location was great. Happy we came again. Will be back.
The service was a little slower than usual since there's a 70+ people wedding on the patio plus another wedding party inside in our room. Otherwise, the food was great. The restaurant ran out of Prime Ribs.
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Great ambience from start to finish!! Eric our server, was courteous and very attentive to us Good food and pleasant people
Exceptional service. Salad was dry and food was over salted.
Prime Rib And Cold Water Lobster Tail
Blood Orange Lacquered King Salmon
Shrimp, Crab, Avocado Mango Stack
Port Wine Glazed White Sea Bass
Chevre Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
Mustard Braised Pork Medallions
Slow Roasted Free Range Chicken
Lobster Shrimp Spring Rolls
Mediterranean Chicken Pita
Oysters On The Half Shell
