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Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant, Dana Point, CA

Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

4.6 (1537)
$31 to $50
Seafood
34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
OPEN FOR DINING INDOORS AND ON OUR WATERFRONT OUTDOOR PATIO

Join us dockside for dining with sweeping Harbor views; for a weekend breakfast, or lunch/dinner daily... in the evenings we have patio heaters to keep you warm!

Harpoon Henrys Seafood Restaurant is proud to offer a spectacular waterfront view, fresh seafood, and the latest in California Beach Cuisine. We offer our guests harbor views from our dining room and our outdoor waterfront patio. For 46 years, we have provided the best in service, ambiance, and cuisine. We have been winners of awards from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association”, a finalist for Dining Excellence from both the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and the County of Orange, and our wine list has been awarded a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.”

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Guadalupe Silva
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Dana Point Harbor Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Weekend Entertainment
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,537 people are saying

Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant offers a "great view of the harbor," delicious seafood, and "friendly, attentive service." Guests rave about the calamari and coconut shrimp. It's a "great location" for special occasions, with "outstanding" service and a "pleasant dining experience." Despite impending closure, its charm and quality make it unforgettable.
1,537 Reviews
  1. Elinor VIP

    Greater Boston60 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Harpoon Henry's! The fried shrimp were fresh. hot and delicious (although the fries could have been hotter) and the shrimp Louie salad was great. And there's nothing better than dining al fresco on the harbor on a lovely summer evening

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  2. Bill

    Orange County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Very good food. Our server was a delightful and professional young man.

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  3. Serena

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When we arrived at the restaurant I approached the hostess and gave her my name. I told her we had a reservation for a party of nine. She looked shocked and repeated “ A party of 9 ???? “ This was extremely disappointing to me. I expected … hello Mrs. Ranta please follow me we have your table ready. Our server was excellent!!! She congratulated the bride and groom and gave all 9 of us excellent service. I brought a cake and she took it upon herself to place candles on the cake so the newlyweds could make a wish. The total of the bill was over $600.00 and we left her a $100.00 tip. Again I was expecting to be greeted as though I was expected since I had a reservation and it would have been nice if the manager had come over and introduced themselves and inquired if we needed anything. I’m believing the food was good … I didn’t hear anyone complain about their meal.

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  4. rhonda VIP

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Fsthers Day Service and food outstanding Loved the view ! Everything perfect

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  5. Georgina VIP

    Orange County33 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My rating is not necessarily for the restaurant’s food but more because the communication from the app and restaurant is lacking. We arrived to find out the restaurant was closed, we ended up walking somewhere else to eat.

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  6. Donna VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great, service wonderful, view of the harbor beautiful and not busy at lunch!

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  7. Annie

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment you enter the restaurant, you know you will have a good experience. The hostess was very attentive. We sat in a lovely booth overlooking the marina; the bar looked very nice. My party and I agreed that we should go back one day to that area. Our server, Malcom, was incredibly nice; his menu suggestions helped us order the right entrees, and we were all pleased with everything. The calamari appetizer was delicious!, We had beautifully made cocktails, and the fish entrees were superb.

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  8. Julia VIP

    San Diego46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are going to miss this place Always a 5 out of 5

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  9. Tracie

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was better than expected. Our favorite was the clam chowder and the coconut shrimp. The crab cakes were a.bit.mushy and could use a bit more flavor. Overall the food was very good and the service was decent. Ivan was a decent server. We were sorry to hea they are closing.

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  10. Arlene

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hadn't been to Harpoon Henry's for quite some time. I brought some out of town guests and we were all pleasantly surprised. Had the Asian Pear Salad and the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich. The salad was very large so we were glad we split it. Our server was great - attentive without being intrusive. Great view of the harbor!

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FAQs

Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 493-2933.

Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1537 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
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dana Point Harbor Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Guadalupe Silva
  • Entertainment
    Weekend Entertainment
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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