CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point

Name: CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point
Address: 34094 Pacific Coastal Hwy, Dana Point, CA, United States, 92629
Telephone: (949) 481-7734
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1535)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

34094 Pacific Coastal Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

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).

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 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 + mustard sauce | neuske bacon | candied pecans
Charred Snap Peas$14.00
ponzu | sriracha aioli | sesame seeds | maldon salt | cilantro
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
Potato Tacos (3)$13.00
potato | queso fresco | cotija | cabbage | habanero crema | house salsa

Greens

Tom Kha$10.00
chicken | mushroom | lemongrass | ginger | cabbage | carrot | coconut milk
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
Spring Salad$18.00
mixed greens | snap peas | carrot | cabbage | sunny cal farms citrus | wonton strips | togorashi sesame seeds | ginger + sesame dressing

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
Craft House Fried Chicken Dinner$28.00
mashed potato | asparagus | country pepper gravy
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
Vegetable Pasta$22.00
sundried tomato | spinach | basil | meyer lemon | parmesan | garlic | shallot | white wine | bucatini

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 1,535 people are saying

CRAFT HOUSE Dana Point 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Lively
Orange County
Contemporary American
South Orange County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Craft House Dana Point offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and cocktails" and "fantastic service" that keeps guests coming back. The menu is creative, focusing on local and high-quality ingredients. Although some find the noise level high, the "cozy atmosphere" and "friendly staff" make it a standout destination.

1,535 Reviews

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Maureen VIP
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Craft House for their happy hour, which is delicious and reasonably priced. But I never considered it for brunch until I came to the REDO antique market today. It will be my new go to spot! Started with the most delicious bloody NAUDI. Blue cheese, stuffed olives, and bacon, and just the right amount of spice! Convinced my friend that we should share the chicken and waffles and each ordered an egg on the side literally have died and gone to heaven! Crispy juicy chicken, bourbon butter on the waffles. We asked to have the syrup heated, which was the right call! Poured on top of everything and the flavor profile was delicious! We really wanted to try the pistachio coffee cake, but were too full. I’ll be back for sure! Alex, our server was present, responsive and funny! Very fair prices and no up charge on the egg!
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Ryan
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bella was great, and so was the food! Thank you for always taking such great care of me/us as guests. Ryan
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Shawn VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and decor. Parking can be challenging, but parking on street behind helps. Staff is amazing and so friendly. Food was 7/10. Great presentation, perfect portion sizes, and fresh ingredients. Food needs a little more flavor, but other than that great all around. Also, good bartenders here that make some nice drinks
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Audra VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Courtney and staff were fantastic! The food was excellent and great prices!!!
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Erik
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went specifically around chicken pot pie but it wasn’t on the menu. Their social push featured chicken pot pie - chick bait. Was told “farmers market fresh blah blah”. Pot pie is carrot , celery , onion, maybe mushroom. $400 for 4 - not amazing
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Mark VIP
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Craft House! We normally have dinner there but have never been for brunch. Wow! The food was very tasty and will definitely have brunch there again!
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Cindi VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food and value in town! Favorite Brunch 👌🏼🥂!!
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Charlotte VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service, and vibe. Highly recommend. Love that the chef sources locally and doesn’t use seed oils.
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Tim VIP
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. We were pleasantly surprised. My wife thought because it said Craft House, it was a brewery, but it wasn’t. We will definitely be back again, soon.
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Mary
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is friendly, the ambiance is nice. Excellent food and cocktails.
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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 1535 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 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

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About this restaurant

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Marblred Butter Cake

Potato Tacos (3)

Grilled Meatloaf

To Share

Fried Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Charred Snap Peas$14.00

Roasted Cauliflower$14.00

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$18.00

Potato Tacos (3)$13.00

Greens

Tom Kha$10.00

Farmer's Market Burrata Salad$18.00

Santa Ana Chicken Caesar$20.00

Craft House Wedge$18.00

Spring Salad$18.00

Larger Plates

Market Fish$36.00

Steak Frites$42.00

Grilled Meatloaf$26.00

Craft House Smash Burger$22.00

Craft House Fried Chicken Dinner$28.00

Chicken Pot Pie$28.00

Braised Beef Pasta$26.00

Vegetable Pasta$22.00

Add-On Proteins

Market Fish$18.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$8.00

Fried Chicken Thigh$8.00

8oz Wagyu Grass Fed Skirt$32.00

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