

On a clear day, the view from Chart House Dana Point extends 50 miles down the Southern California Coast all the way to La Jolla. As one of the best Dana Point restaurants with a view, Chart House is seated atop the majestic bluffs overlooking the Dana Point Harbor and the pristine azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Simply put, Chart House is one of the most romantic restaurants in Dana Point, year round. In the spring, the ocean comes to life with the mass migration of grey whales as they travel past Dana Point on their trip south. From our restaurant, you can view not only these majestic whales, but also dolphins and seals. Sailboats from the Yacht Club and Harbor streak across vibrant blue waters and fishing boats dot the horizon. Eve…
High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
Hours
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 34442 Street of the Green Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949) 493-1183
Website: https://www.chart-house.com/location/chart-house-dana-point-ca/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: chart-house.com
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Reviews
We were seated at the worst table in the restaurant, the only one facing a wall instead of the bay or ocean. Our server was kind (the one positive part), but when we asked to move, she said to talk to the host.
I politely explained, “It’s my partner’s birthday, and we came here for the view, but we’re seated facing a wall. We see several open tables.” The host replied, without empathy, “It’ll be an hour and a half to two hours.” That was it.
We finished our $25 espresso martinis (below average) and an appetizer, then left. Why stay and spend hundreds more for that kind of treatment?
The strict dress code made things worse. It bans shorts and “baggy clothing,” so I had to scramble to find something to wear as a lesbian uncomfortable in feminine clothes- only to see a white man nearby in a graphic T-shirt and shorts. The double standard was frustrating and hurtful.
We left feeling unwelcome, dismissed, and disappointed. I rarely write reviews, but this was disheartening enough to share. We just wanted a special night for my girlfriend’s birthday and instead were made to feel out of place.
Oh, and no need for Chart House to come in and comment that you “appreciate the feedback” or “thank us for choosing your restaurant.” Address your blatant disrespect toward minorities instead.
I ordered the filet and lobster bisque and the filet was tender and cooked just right. My wife started with their beet and carrot salad and I thought it was one of the best presentations I’ve seen! She loved it. For her main course she ordered prime rib. She likes it brown which is not easy for prime rib, but they cut a piece and cooked it just right. We enjoyed and finished with dessert. I had the famous mud pie and my wife had their creme brulee flight. It was the first time I’d been there in decades and I didn’t know what I’d experience but it was just as good as I remembered!
Because it was Valentine’s weekend I had to park quite a ways away and took a 5-minute walk to get to and from.
Chart House is highly recommended—if you’re visiting Dana Point, you should definitely check out this amazing restaurant with delicious food.
It was the perfect place to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. Thank God we found this restaurant. We had an amazing experience on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 7 PM.
I have also come during happy hour with a group of friends which was also amazing. Creative cocktails and the view is breathtaking. Service was on point!
Service: below average. Super slow. You’ll be waiting over an hour for your food and receive little attention. Your service may depend on your ethnicity.
Mahi: way below average. It’s basically fish jerky. It was so dry and hard that a knife won’t even cut it.
Filet mignon: we sent it back bc it was overcooked.
Prime rib: average
Lamb chops: above average.
Drinks: average, doesn’t taste good but looks fancy.
Lava cake: get this!!!! It was delicious 10/10
Oysters: ok
Parking: there is paid valet but we found free street parking and walked a few mins.
Overall, the view and the restaurant was so beautiful. We were prepared for mediocre food. We were disappointed by service. So it evens out and I’d say it was an ok experience for the price. I would give 3.5 starts but that’s not an option here.
I arrived around 5:35 because parking was hard to find and the host had me wait until 5:50 for a seat even with a reservation. There was no real explanation why. I did request a nice view so a simple “we’re getting the best view cleaned for you” would have done but nothing was offered.
During the15 minutes I spent standing awkwardly in the lobby the host’s were talking rudely about other customers and offered a walk-in table of 4 a 10 minute wait time even though my reservation took 20 minutes to seat and I was one person (sat at a 4 top by the way. So please don’t assume it was a different party size and different tables were available. This was poor customer experience stemming from mismanagement of the seating chart).
As I mentioned before, Heather was the shining star of this experience and takes her job seriously. Her recommendations were spot on, she was quick to stop by if I needed something but wasn’t hovering, and she showed patience with me as she was sat a 10+ top table and I had questions about a dish. Truly a gifted server.
I will say, the food was incredible as well. The flavors and sensations were quite good. Not necessarily Michelin quality but very much fine dining.
It’s a shame the support staff for the servers was completely missing. I sat with every single one of my dirty dishes from appetizer through main course, as I sipped my dessert drink. Once I finished my drink and packed my leftovers myself, I sat with a second set of dirty dishes until there was time to process my payment. See both sets of dishes in the photos, please.
There were no bussers and Heather had to clean my table herself, while juggling a full section and a 10+ top who continued to add guests (no idea how the host let that happen in a fine dining restaurant).
I guess the Happy Hour is difficult to manage or something because there were children running around screaming outside in the court yard, no one was cleaning, and the only polite staff was Heather.
If you’re looking for good food with an excellent view, I recommend this location. Unfortunately, their standards do not match the pricing and I’d be cautious if you’re trying to impress someone.