We had lunch there before they close on 10/31. A great local bar with many vintage Hollywood…read morephotos. The only bar I know of with a fish tank in the ceiling. We got the fish and chips with onion rings. These are the house specialty , but everything is good ! We will miss all the closing properties in Dana Point Harbor.

The stars don't reflect the perfect niche Turk's fills in Dana Point Harbor…read more Turk''s Dana Warf is and will always be Dana Point Harbor's perfect dive bar. All the fisherman on the way out for the charters come into and out of here, the party boats hit here, people who have stayed late after walking their dog or eating at wind and sea land here as well. It is tiny, it is dark, it is covered in knickknacks and tchotchkes, and it is perfect for what it is. Turk's receives three stars because drinks are basic and limited, bartenders are intentionally a little bit surly, and if you choose to eat here the food is just so-so. But if you're out and about in the harbor late at night or after some group excursions, it doesn't suck to stop at Turks.

We visited Proud Mary's for a private event after traveling from out of state, and the experience…read moreexceeded our expectations. The location alone is worth the visit--the views of Dana Point Harbor are absolutely beautiful and created the perfect setting for the evening. The restaurant was set up beautifully, with soft music playing in the background that made for a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. The meal was a fixed menu, and every course was delicious, especially after a long drive. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. A special thank you to Mr. Zdrakas, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He was especially kind to my son and even jokingly offered him a job after he pitched in to help. While we were there under difficult circumstances, Proud Mary's made the experience as warm and enjoyable as possible. If you're looking for a beautiful waterfront venue for a private event, I highly recommend Proud Mary's. We look forward to visiting again under happier circumstances.

Food was not good. We originally went there for brunch but they still serving at 12, so we were…read morestuck with the lunch menu. The clam chowder was horrible. Tasted like bad flour gravy with little to no potatoes or clams. Don't order this. My Cesar salad came with chicken, anchovies, croutons, and like 4 cherry tomatoes. The anchovies were whole and there were 3. I like that they asked if I wanted them (I did) but I wish they were chopped up instead of whole. The cheese on the salad was hard like it had been sitting out and the chicken seemed like it was some cheap breast defrosted. They could have grilled the chicken, had fresh black pepper to make it a lot better. The French fries on my son's plate were honestly sad looking. Cold and soggy. My husband ordered fish tacos and chili and admitted he's had better meals in his life. We drove pretty far to try this place and honestly wish we went next door for better food. Service was ok, our soups came out before we got our drinks, which I didn't like. The food is super overpriced for the quality. The best part was the view.... Hence the second star. I won't go back.

Wow! What a gem!! My boyfriend and I discovered Glasspar spontaneously on a Saturday late afternoon…read morewhile we were taking the trolley and enjoying the breezy free ride down the coast. We happened to stop nearby and decided to look around this plaza. We were starting to get hungry and Glasspar looks like the most appealing option so we decided to check it out. HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Thurs 4:30-6pm, Fri-Sat 4-6pm. Wow what a deal. I normally don't think about happy hour deals on Saturdays but we were pleasantly surprised. It was 5:30pm already so we had to make some quick decisions. Chad was very friendly and helpful with our order. We decided to get a Dozen and a Half Oysters (HH $3/each), an Oyster Shooter (HH $5), Duck Fat French Fries (HH $7), 1/2 lb Steamed Clams (HH $13), and Seafood Poke (HH $12). The specialty cocktails were such a good deal I wanted 2 but asked my boyfriend to order one so I don't look like too much of an alcoholic. I had the White Sangria Spritzer (HH $12) and a G3 (HH $12). Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time and Chad communicated checking on things for us as we were waiting. He was really on top of it. The oysters were awesome! My only regret was not ordering more. For the dozen and a half came with 6 of each of Baracats, Stingrays, and Pacific Plumps. I thought the baracats and stringrays were mild. My favorite was definitely the pacific plumps; it was sweet and creamy with a good bite to it. The shucking was also really well. I just want to give them that credit. The oyster shooter was strong, in a good way. Tasty! The duck fat fries were nice and crispy. It came with a rich truffle aioli. The steamed clams were good, but the slice of bread they gave us with it was burnt to an inedible level. I also would have liked a spoon to sip that garlic white wine and butter liquid. Clams were fresh. The seafood poke came with crispy wonton chips. It was decent. After our original order we decided we wanted to finish off with somethings small, so we got the Clam Chowder ($14). I would have liked it a smidge thicker in texture but the taste and the quality of ingredients are on point. I get the bacon essence and a good amount of clams in the soup too. I'm really glad we added that to our order. I also really like that the check comes in books. Chad told us that we can write a note in it if we want. They look at it like a way to interact with their customers. So cute!! We are DEFINITELY coming back here!! Next time I'll order even more oysters :)

First time here and we loved it! All the food was so fresh and well plated. Service was wonderful…read more Environment wasn't super loud but also wasn't dead silent. Definitely a kid friendly place for the wide variety of dishes. I was so excited I forgot to take a picture of the Oyster Rockefellers. Those were tasty, decadent, but not too overwhelming. The cod fish had this curry sauce on it that was so good you could drink it. The inspirational dish of the day was this wild sea bass. It's so difficult to find a place that can prepare fish that isn't too dry or salty, Glasspar was fantastic.

My impression is right in line with the average of the 4 star rating. This is a really fun place…read moreto come to. I was a tiny bit disappointed with the beer selections. A place like this should offer multiple options for each style of popular beers. My burger was excellent. It's been a while since I was last here but I always enjoy the atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back again when I'm in the area.

I made reservations here last night for 20, having never been there before but needing a semi…read moreprivate area for a group to gather. The venue was perfect for our size. They could have had more servers there for sure. That said, the guy serving us worked his butt off, gracefully, friendly, and attentively. Any gaps were filled by the bartender delivering drinks and (I think) the manager here and there. We were well taken care of. Food was great, bacon old fashioned my buddy had looked (and reportedly) was incredible, beers were great, staff were awesome (despite being low in numbers). Highly recommend.!

I love coming for happy hour on sundays. The food is amazing and the service is always friendly and…read moreaccommodating. I like to get the meatballs and the French onion soup. The pea and goat cheese salad is also one of my favorites and if you're getting a cocktail, the Serrano lemon drop is a must. It's a fun piano bar with dark lighting and very cozy. I've only been around for the piano bar once and that was pretty fun.

Street parking plus small lot. No valet. Ok for groups…read more Reservations recommended but not required. Live music, nightly. Friendly staff. Menu has something for everyone. Must try place.

We love this restaurant! Sat outside and waitress quickly turned on patio heater,much appreciated…read more Entrees ordered - chicken habanero,peach flatbreads,beet salad,brisket sandwhich with potato fries,chipotle chicken pasta.It was all amazing. For dessert we shared mint brownie and s'mores brownie.The s'mores was the standout,it's a must so good!

My boyfriend took me here because it was a restaurant that he used to frequent when he was in the…read moremilitary. Unfortunately, he was disappointed because, according to him, it wasn't the same anymore. We were seated immediately when we came into the restaurant. They had many artworks on the wall that you could purchase. They also had a nice rear patio if the weather is nice enough. He ordered the calamari, and even I could agree that it was disappointing because it was very chewy, and the sweet sauce they had on it was not a good combination. I had to squirt some lemons on it to balance the taste, and it was still not a good balance because it was too sweet. We both ordered the Beach Fire Cheeseburger. The fries were frozen, and they definitely tasted frozen, which was probably also the case for the calamari. We both finished half of our burger. They were okay. There are definitely other spots you can try in this area.

Such a cute restaurant!! It's off of Ortega Highway, next to a car wash and a Starbucks. I…read moreoriginally went for a coupon offer of Tail Tuesday, with a small lobster tail and filet mignon cooked to order for $30/ person. What a great deal!! The filet was slightly overcooked past my medium-rare request, but other than that, zero complaint! The server Taylor was knowledgeable and very friendly about their extensive wine selection. I forget what wine we got exactly, but it was a delectable white wine that pairs perfectly with our meal. I would come back even without the Tail Tuesday meal deal.

finally came in here and ordered shrimp scampi to go with olive oil instead of butter. Taylor is so…read morecute, she's a great hostess and she knows exactly what I like and we both hate cheese so we are united on that! I like this restaurant, vibes, they have a happy hour, and it's super fun to hang out here.

Food was great, the service was great and the ambiance was great!…read more I had the branzino, it was very yummy and I took half of it home and it was dinner the next day. Big portions. Hubby had the lamb shank and he loved it!!! Will definitely go back when in the area!

Second visit at Brussels Bistro and both times were solid. Perfect spot if you're looking for a…read moregood list of Belgian beers, both bottled and on tap. Food is also great. It's tough to find good mussels with a very of sauce options but they've got that covered for you here. First visit, I had the White Beer sauce and that was fantastic. It was just the right amount of beer to not be overpowering. Second visit, I had the Garlic and Crème and wow - if you like garlic, this is an excellent choice. Creamy, garlicky, but again not overpowering. My toddler had the chicken breast plate and luckily it was a hit for her (of course the fries more than anything else). The chicken breast was moist and tender, so that made this an easy choice. Brussels Bistro is now becoming a must visit when in San Clemente - can't wait to go back!