We have a foodie friend in town from Chicago. We took her to Glaspar tonight and we had an awesome dinner. She ordered the lamb loin. It was perfectly cooked, tender, juicy and flavorful. My husband had the Maple Leaf Farm Duck breast. It was cooked medium rare to perfection. The vegetable accompaniments were delicious. I ordered the steamed clams from the happy hour menu. Best clams ever. Fresh and cooked with slivers of fresh garlic in a savory broth. The wine and beer choices were reasonably priced and complimented the entrees. Great service and plenty of parking. We impressed our client and we will be back. read more

Wait staff was absolutely amazing! Food was at best sub-par, Go there for the people, not the food.

We sat at the bar on a Sunday night. The wait to dine at a table for 2 was an hour long. The bartender was super nice and attentive. We ordered the G3 and the Mai Tai. I LOVED the G3. It was pretty to look at, and tasted very fresh. I highly recommend trying that one if you like lavender. My fiancé ordered the lobster roll and I ordered the salmon with the squid ink gnocchi. My salmon was perfectly cooked, and the saffron sauce and the gnocchi were delicious. The lobster roll was just okay. I don't know if I'd come back because it's pretty pricey. But the atmosphere and food are both great for a nice date night. read more

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Update: We held our November 2024 wedding reception there and cannot recommend them highly enough! Their private room was perfect for us, and Annique assisted in making our vision come together beautifully. The service from Ryan and Sabrina was exceptional. MANY people in our party spoke to us later to rave about the quality of the food and service. This will continue to be our go to place! read more

Very cool and friendly bartender. You can see water a little bit. Very clean ambiance Food is ok Nice place for birthday read more

Came to Glasspar for dinner this past week and it was an amazing dining experience! All the food was incredible, but the appetizers especially knocked it out of the park for me! We got a half dozen of oysters, fried calamari, and steamed clams and they were all a 10/10. For my entree, I got the ahi tuna with udon noodles and it was so flavorful! Our server did an amazing job of recommending dishes and also drinks to pair with our meal. We loved their margarita- a bit spicy and so delicious. If you're in the Dana Point area I recommend this place for the food, service, and ambiance. Posting pictures with my review and I'm already craving it again! read more

Glasspar - Half dozen oysters, fried calamari, and steamed clams! Chefs kiss~ - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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During lunchtime, the menu is limited. Still, I was ok just getting appetizers and beer. Oysters were good. This is one of the few places around this area with oysters. Poke tacos were ok. I was very disappointed with the beer selection. Service was good. Decor and ambiance is good. Good outdoor seating. Clean restroom. It is located in the plaza at corner of Dana Point Harbor Drive and Golden Lantern. If you can't find parking right in front, then look for parking around the plaza. I will return if I'm in the area and feel like oysters. read more

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I have been to this restaurant once before and it was great: food and service. I just went tonight and one of the items we ordered was crab claws. They were very dry and uneditable. We ordered four and tried two. We told the waitress that it was bad and she said that she will take it from the table. When the bill arrived they still charged us for the two crab claws we tried. The cost is not the issue, it's the fact that we told her that they were not edible and they still charged us for it. Disappointing. read more

Was looking for a dedicated seafood spot, which in my experience is surprisingly hard to do from northern to Southern California. In-laws were in town and I started the hunt. Fish house chain like Kings? No thanks. This spot is bespoke, not a chain, has seasonal menu as well as daily chefs specials. It's tucked down by Dana Hatbor. Nice upscale interior with heated patio. Food: Calamari - was decent but honestly the most disappointing item of the night. Breading slid off and despite good flavor was kinda soggy honestly. Octopus - super good with nice romesco sauce pairing Cod with red curry sauce - amazing dish prep. Sauce slightly spicy. Delicious. Halibut with yellow curry (seasonal special) - super delicious, fish was prepared amazingly well, tender and moist. Swordfish - really great fish prep on bed of bean/sausage stew. Fish & Chips - fish was fine but not mind blowing. Again, breaded/fried seems not to be their specialty. But the duck fat fries were mind blowing! read more

Food, service and ambiance were top notch!! We sat at the bar and Shannon was our server. He makes the BEST cocktails! I started with the Bees Knees and my husband got an Army Navy. Second round, I got the Army Navy and he ordered a Hendricks Martini. Both were excellent! To start for food, we ordered the shrimp cocktail. Comes with 6 shrimp and a spicy cocktail sauce. The cucumber salad on the side was a nice touch. Then we ordered the Frisée Salad and 2 crab claws. Delish! Finally, we ordered the octopus, it was cooked so well we got two rounds!! We finished the evening with a 9oz pour of details by Sinegal cab Sauv - sooo smooth. Sooo good. Loved how everything was decorated for Christmas too :) We'll be back! read more

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Glasspar has great fresh seafood and pasta, no comment on the steak or pork chop because no one in our party ordered either. Would highly recommend the grilled octopus appetizer, duck fat fries, and the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, followed by the Prawn Pappardelle, fish and chips, or grilled swordfish for your entrée. The desserts vary with each night, but the chocolate butter cake topped with coconut ice cream and coconut shavings was to die for. read more

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First time was last night. Absolutely love this place. The food, the drinks, the service. I'm an OC Foodie and have a Facebook Page and TikTok Channel and I'm constantly exploring the best places it's eat in Orange County read more

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First let me say that Glasspar is a beautiful restaurant, large and excellently located. It has had many owners in the past (different restaurants), so I don't understand why it hasn't succeeded. This iteration, though, has a very limited menu that is very pricey for what they offer. I ordered the hangar steak which was served with French fries. For $38, I expect potatoes au gratin or baked potato at least. My husband had shrimp linguine which was tasteless but loaded with garlic. No other seasoning. We were forced to ask for salt and pepper and Parmesan. Nothing helped. The service was great, though. Can't blame the staff. read more

Amazing service and amazing food. Visited thud place for the first time. We were able to get a reservation last minute and everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. We ordered the hummus platter and shrimp as appetizers. Salmon and duck. Ceaser salad and bricellini. Our server was also great. 10 out of 10. read more

The ambiance, the service, the cocktails, the food... did I go to heaven?? Best meal ever!!! I'm so excited to try the new lunch menu!! Bring it on!! read more

The most amazing food and service. Nothing course close. When I'm in Dana Point I'll only go here.

Food was great. My fiancé ordered the lamb and he absolutely loved it. We also had the oysters which were fresh. Our server was friendly and the decor and ambiance was very nice. The only weird issue that I had with the whole experience was the hostess. I think she was training someone and she had long hair but we walked in for a birthday reservation and when I was walking up to her she kept looking me up and down. At first I thought it was nothing but when she did it again I started feeling like she was judging me lol. I was really thrown off by it and to top it off with the short interaction I had with her she wasn't pleasant. It was just weird and my fiancé noticed that. I've never experienced that at a restaurant before and the hostess is supposed to greet and make you feel welcomed. I definitely did not feel that. Other than that nice restaurant but weird experience. read more

Octopus was perfectly done. Food came out very promptly and all were delicious. Enjoyed everything that we ordered and curious to try some others but were too full to do so, maybe next time! The seared local ahi tuna was amazing, it was so smooth textured and amazing quality, the udon noodles were more like fettuccini noodles but the sauce it was tossed in was delicious and very filling too with the right amount of veggies thrown in to balance it out. The little neck clam broth was so flavorful and very wine tasting which I love. The ambiance is on the louder side but service was prompt and friendly all around. Would definitely come back again. read more

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It was a joy dining at Glasspar. We walked in at 5:15 on a Sat and was sat within 5 mins. There's drinks and food for both kids and adults. We started with the calamari, oysters and oysters shooters. The kids ordered off the kids menu - salmon, fries and Ceasar salad. The grown ups sourdough loaf, clam chowder and the IPA fish and chips. From start to finish, great service and the price reasonable for the awesome dining experience. Highly recommend Glasspar! read more

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While my first experience was great, my second experience was a big disappointment. Food was heavily over seasoned and I started feeling very nauseous partway through the meal. I could have canceled my entree from the kitchen but the server had put the order through so I was nice enough to ask for it to go. This is what I received for a $38 entree of duck: sure it MIGHT have been able to be spread out on a plate but that's questionable. $38 for this?! The only reason for two stars was ambiance and the measly duck entree was tasty. I wasn't planning on reviewing the negative experience but no one responded to my upset message. read more

Glasspar - $38 duck entree to go. Disappointed. Tasty but no way is that worth the price. No response when I reached out to management. - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Everything was good. Excellent food. Appetizers, salads, cocktails, entrees Everything! Great classy atmosphere. Excellent staff and waiters (Thank you Ryan). read more

One of my favorite Oyster and American food restaurants in Dana Point Harbor. We come here frequently and have been enjoying both the food and the service. Glasspar has fantastic oysters, fresh fish and chips, amazing octopus and calamari appetizers and many more dishes worth trying. Glasspar has a great wine list and a cocktail menus my personal recommendation for Oysters would be either their Sancerre or Kerner (Alto Adige region) Tips: Glasspar has generous space inside, great interior design and also a spacious outside patio - great for summer and warmer evenings. Parking lot tend to be busy in peak times. Oysters, fish and chips, calamari and octopus are a clear hit here. This is one of very few places you can find Kerner (wine) by the glass and bottle. Fantastic march to oysters! No read more

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Three of us went there a few days ago and had a great dinner. Since they are known for their seafood, we ordered Icelandic cod, scallops, steamed clams, calamari, Spanish octopus, and butter lettuce salad. All of the seafood we ordered were excellent but butter lettuce salad was mediocre. We also tried their chocolate cake with coconut ice cream on top. I loved how it was not overly sweet. It was a perfect way to end our dinner. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves food seafood. read more

SHUCK YEAH!!! SHELL YEAH!!! GLASSPAR, Dana Point, California! NOW OPEN! Highly Recommend you Come Get SHUCKED at this Classy & Cool Oyster Bar & Tap Room! It's a HOT & NEW Seafood Restaurant that just opened their doors on December 13, 2019! You've got to check out GLASSPAR's Ahhh-Mazing transformation, of the former Mahé Restaurant, located next door to JFAT... directly across from the Dana Point Harbor! This Restaurant is definitely gonna be a Hipster Upscale, OC Coastal Dining Destination! As soon as you enter, GLASSPAR, you immediately notice, their Wonderful Wrap Around BAR! They have an intimate Oyster Bar Seating area, too! There is a Great Selection of Wine & Beers on Tap, and I also noticed, some Creative Craft Drinks on their Cocktail Menu! GLASSPAR specializes in High-Quality Seafood! The Menu Focus, without a Doubt, is FRESH Seafood, and in addition, there are also some Delicious Comfort Classics, such as, Blackberry Thyme Braised Short Ribs & Midnight Moon Mac N Cheese, just to name a few! Please make note... Must Get the Warm Squaw loaf with Sea Salt Butter! And I'll gladly come back for a dozen of their Jonah Crab Claws! Not to mention, another highlight is their Beautiful large Outdoor area! Love how inviting it is with all the fireplaces, heat lamps, and there is an abundance of comfortable seating options outside, too! GLASSPAR, Reservations Highly Recommended! And if you're Lucky, try to get a seat at their Lively & Lovely BAR! TIP: Don't mess with parking, take Uber here, because you're definitely gonna wanna stay for a while! read more

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Really well designed place with beautiful bar area and plenty of seating. Great place for seafood. Tried their oysters and sea bass. Oyster Bar was awesome! Both tastes great. We had the kids with us and they had great options for the kids and sat us at a booth which was easier with young kids. Server was friendly. read more

Glasspar - Duck - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

I was really expecting amazing seafood but everything just fell short. Octopus was really good and I loved the accompaniment of pickled green beans etc on the side. There was extra sliced octopus on top of the pickled vegetables. Everything else was just meh. Calamari was okay but chewy. Shrimp and crab were okay but just overpriced for what I got. We both ordered a cup of the corn soup that was supposed to have crab salad on it but after desperately looking for any piece of crab, with the flavor falling short too, we sent our soups back. I think what also put a bad taste in our mouth was our server. I can't remember her name. She was argumentative and didn't know the menu. My Yelp reviews are never based on customer service only on the food itself. read more

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There are tons of places to eat around Dana Point. However, if you want quality and excellent service, don't think twice and come to Glasspar. Hayden was serving us, and he was phenomenal. He was attentive and kind and treated the youngest guests as VIPs. Everything tasted exquisite. We ordered oysters, shrimp cocktails, poke tacos, ahi tuna, a burger, and NY steak. I strongly advise you to come and visit Glasspar and ask for Hayden! read more

Glasspar - Oysters and Tito's shooters - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Glasspar in Dana Point is hands down our favorite! The menu rotates often and is consistently delicious. Current scallop on puréed cauliflower is amazing! The service at every level is top notch. The heated patio with dim lighting couple with the always soothing soundtrack makes such a perfect evening. We love it here. read more

Glasspar - Shrimp cocktail. Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Me and my wife started vomiting the morning after our mediocre meal. Notified the proprietor who absolutely was a contemptuous, arrogant, and unconcerned individual. This perhaps explains why the staff had the same attitude. Notified the health department at (800) 228-5234. Proceed with caution and be ready to be treated like they are doing you a favor. read more

Every dish we ordered was amazing! Appetizers we got: Spanish octopus, poke tacos, clam chowder -the octopus was grilled and flavored so well, and worth every bite -loved the poke tacos! Probably my favorite out of the 3 appetizers -clam chowder was a unique take, a bit lighter than your average clam chowder. Mains -scallops -ahi tuna -lobster roll -Catalina flyer Omg, everyone one of these dishes was amazingly done. Was very impressed by the overall quality of all the dishes. Catalina flyer definitely the most filling, while the other ones were a bit smaller in portion size. read more

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Excellent lamb, perfect paired wine Pinot Noir, boat ... and don't miss deserted island read more

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Food was good. Hostess needs to not give up and down looks at my wife when we walked in. Looked up and down three different times. Wow. Just made us really uncomfortable. The lamb dish I had was the best I ever had. Myb the only thing I could suggest is to have more vegetarian dishes on the menu. Fish and shrimp are the two options. We would go back read more

Absolutely amazing! Our server Andrew was one of the best servers I've had ever. It was my 4 year anniversary with my boyfriend and we decided to go here out on a limb because we've never been. Andrew recommended an amazing bottle of wine, and we followed with some calamari and 2 orders of the Jonah Crab claws. I would've included pictures but we ate them so fast so I didn't get a chance. I truly can't emphasize how much this dude rocks. Not only did he recommend the best food, but he was polite, personal, and down to earth. For our entree we got the Togarashi Ahi Tuna and it was insane! It cut like butter. Honestly though, Andrew is who made our night special. I couldn't brag more about this place, just go! read more

Glasspar - Togarashi Seared Ahi Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Service and Ambience is 4 stars, but food was just ok. Drinks were nice! Hibiscus or lavender drink! If we go back maybe I would order just appetizers instead and bowl of clam chowder. I feel not much seafood variety. If you like oysters then it's perfect for you. Thursdays is their oyster specials. Had the NY steak, was just ok. Encourage you to go with a a group of friends and you will have a nice time! read more

Couldn't be happier Glasspar is in the harbor. It needed a great place for fish that wasn't a chain restaurant. I think the head chef came from the Montage. The Cod with Thai Curry is to die for. Fish and chips are perfect. Fresh oysters - yuuuuummmmy. I love the G3 cocktail, too. read more

Glasspar - Catch of the Day - Cod and thai curry - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Ok, exceeded expectations- a lot. Everything tasted extremely good. Catalina swordfish. Grilled on wood. Paparadelle w prawns in buerre blanc sauce. Oh man good. Nailed the lobster roll. Scallops were good. Dessert names are the best. Don't miss the desert Island. read more

Glasspar - Lemon tart on sorbet - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Got the Tuna Fish Taco. Asked for the manager to see the quality of food being presented. The manager never bothered to show up and I still got charged for this. This is the part of the fish that gets cut out and thrown away. Seems like management doesn't care about food quality or customer experience. read more

Glasspar - Stringy tuna fish taco. Not good. - Seafood Near Me - Dana Point, California

Andrew was an awesome server! Food was great and atmosphere was awesome! The patio heaters make it feel like you're inside while on the patio, feels great read more

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Absolutely wonderful restaurant! A great seafood addition to OC. We celebrated my mother's birthday here and they treated us like royalty! We sat on a comfy couch outdoors and enjoyed our cocktails by the fire. Then, we ordered the hamachi and Mac and cheese to share. Both of these appetizers were delicious! Our entrees did not disappoint either. Everyone LOVED their main plates. The sauces were delicious, the flavors were enticing, and the service was spectacular. Highly recommend! read more

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Wow! Never disappointed! Chef Rob and the entire staff from the hostesses to the Bar are on point. The food is amazing the ingredients of every dish is outstanding. Ambience if this restaurant is 5 star. It's our local hang out and we love this place. Best food lace in Dana Point. read more