This place is heaven for cigar lovers. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely cigar club…read moreyesterday and everything about it is perfection. The decor is fabulous, the staff is kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is so nice. It's a great place to enjoy a nice cigar respite with good friends, and the patrons here are very nice as well. Big shoutout to Steve, the GM, who puts the H in hospitality. He is a mensch and a half. I am looking forward to coming here again. Thank you!

This review is long overdue! I've been a VIP member for about six months, and I'm almost a daily…read morevisitor. The lounge has two main areas. First, there's the sophisticated bar, which is smoke-free and the perfect spot for high-end spirits and amazing cocktails (The Gov'ner Old Fashioned is a must-try!). The staff are welcoming, friendly, and always smiling! They've started adding some events to the schedule, like Whistlepig/Cigar tastings, Cajun Boil, Macallan tastings, and wine tastings. They're also introducing a late-night happy hour with food and live music, which is a great way to enjoy a sophisticated drink when most restaurants have closed in the area. The second part of the lounge is the two cigar lounges: the day lounge and the VIP lounge, which has lockers. Both lounges have high-end luxury seating and lots of screens for all your favorite sports. The staff keeps the lounges clean with friendly service. At the back, there's a walk-in humidor that's well-stocked with a great selection, including Davidoff, Padron, Opus X, Fuentes, My Father, Foundation, and Placencia, just to name a few. The Winston House stick blended by Placencia is an incredible stick for an exceptional price! Both lounges have a bunch of friendly regulars, so it's always easy to find conversation, or you can just relax and enjoy the moment! This place is a hidden gem that I consider to be the best cigar lounge in SoCal!

Andrea, Sean, and the rest of the roost staff make this experience as special as it is. To start,…read morethe entrance is a fun adventure! There is a dress code (and a posted code of conduct), which I appreciate. It's a good excuse to dress up a little more and act a little more classy (is that ever a bad thing). The drinks are well balanced, unique, and delicious (and, there's pages of them)! The decor is fun (there's lots to look at), and I love the low lighting and no-phones policy. It reminds you to stay present! Shout out to Sean: Sean is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also such a kind and personable bartender. He made the experience extra special by giving us the perfect (and I mean perfect) drink recommendations our first time here. Andrea also gave us some fun insight on the drink names and history of Roost 374. I hope this place has years of success to come. Thank you Roost team for making this place as wonderful as it is!

Woah what a cool, hidden gem! My friend and I came on a Thursday for their live music/ soft jazz…read morenight and finding and entering the place is a whole experience. We loved the hostess who made the whole thing feel so lucrative and she even took some photos of us in the waiting room before we had to put our phones away for inside. We had made reservations ahead of time but they placed us at the bar which was a bummer because there were definitely still tables available. Inside is cool with eccentric decor. The overall vibe though tailored an older crowd and not so much people in their 20's. There were a lot of drink options but not a lot of of that sweet and fun that I prefer. It's more sophisticated cocktails. Some staff reminded me to not have my phone out when I was clearly taking a picture of the receipt for my friend and I and that was upsetting. How do you expect me to remember prices and what we ordered lol Also there is no snacks other than like nuts and cheeses.

Excellent food Excellent service…read moreDecent pricing The view is spectacular Would love to dine here again

I'm confused as to why this place has such high ratings. The only redeeming quality is the view…read more Came here for lunch during the week and it took 15 minutes before our server took our order. Once the food came, it wasn't until it was almost time to pay the bill did he check in on us. Food wise I was not impressed. The scallop was bland and flavorless. While our food was room temperature. Considering the slow service our meal probably sat for some time in the kitchen vs being served right to us once made. The value paid for what was offered on food and service was sub par. I expected more from the Ritz Carlton

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.

Nice view and not crowded on normal days. Nice for locals wanting a view without the crowds or…read moreparking hassles in Dana Point. Food: Decent variety of standard bar food Drinks: Beer and wine offered are mainly mass available - disappointed since there are good local options they could offer; but there's a full bar Service: My wife and I had outstanding service from Randi; it wasn't busy but she knew the menu well and was friendly & accommodating Interior: Full bar with sitting area facing away from the ocean; many tables and some front rail seats; view of the ocean is compact due to Doheny trees but still nice; furniture is lower end and dated Exterior (Location): Great for walking access from Doheny and the harbor Parking: On site valet is complimentary with purchase, very prompt

I would not recommend staying at the HGI in Dana Point but if you have to drop by, check out the…read moreLong board rooftop lounge and grab a drink. Everyone's friendly and the bartender is always happy to make something special. It's kind of mixed vibes here so don't go on your way, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood, stop by and check it out. Valet parking guys are nice.

Great bar with beachside views. It's super casual with good vibes. The drinks are fantastic and the…read morequesadilla was big enough for us to share for date night. Service was good but not super attentive. Personally, that's how I like it. They have TVs and billiards. I would definitely recommend.

LADIES WATCH YOUR PURSES HERE!…read more The bartenders and wait staff were great! Management is amateur hour. We had to move 3 different times for the VIP customer. Move 1 - I did deserve this move, I sat at a reserved table because I was tired of standing and when asked to move we did to a small tabletop with no reserve sign. Move 2 - The beautiful people arrived and we were asked to move again. (FYI - the beautiful people never used this tabletop) It's very late and knew the band was ending soon, so we went inside and found a table again with no reserve sign. Move 3 - We go out to dance and start to head back to where we were sitting and all our purses were gone! But guess who was at our table the beautiful people. I go up to ask where our purses are at and they send me to a pole, where they had moved over 10 purses. I was lucky my friend had picked up my purse, we found my other friends purse at a table all by itself! To management - 1. Don't ever touch a woman's purse, the song was maybe 3 minutes long you could have waited. 2. If you are stupid enough to move a purse, be apologetic and help us find our purses. Or offer to replace our drinks you tossed. I should not have had to ask. What if my friend needed her EpiPen? 3. Everyone in your establishment is a customer, we were buying drinks and food. Don't treat us like peasants or cattle for you to move. Oh they did have a nice drink menu, but we will never go back!

Justin is amazzzing and he knows the menu and what to recommend! Sit at the bar and enjoy the hang…read more 20% is included so you don't have to tip extra but he soooo deserves it. A+ experience tonight 12/7/25

Uniqueness: Nothing too crazy, standard hotel dining…read more Wait Time: *** (Quick seating, but can get busy during peak hours) Food Quality: *** (Decent but not outstanding) Service: *** (Friendly but a bit slow) Setting: *** (Standard hotel ambiance) Cost: *** (A bit pricey for the quality) This hotel restaurant is fine, but there's nothing crazy special about it. The food is decent, but not worth the higher price tag. Service was friendly, but a bit slow at times. The atmosphere is just what you'd expect from a hotel restaurant--nothing unique or memorable. If you're staying at the hotel, it's a convenient option, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

Never have used yelp but had to get on here because we had the best experience…read more My sister had just gotten engaged and we were surprising her at dinner. I had talked with the hosts before hand and wanted to drop some decor off before and come back a little early so I could set it up before my sister & her fiancé arrived. I arrived early and they had the table set BEAUTIFULLY! There was a long table right next to the window with white table clothes, flowers and candles all across. I had just dropped off some flowers but they made it look even better. Our server Bryn was the sweetest and cutest girl ever. She was on top of everything even with our large and crazy group The couple got free champagne and desserts, she came out with sparklers and made it such a special night overall. We will for sure be back and definitely will be requesting Bryn!

Although the place was almost empty when we arrived, it was before 5 pm and there were 5 of us…read more,they forced us into a small booth. When we asked for a larger table we were told they were held for parties with reservations coming in. The entire time we were there no large parties ever came in. My husband's food, a special of the night, came just warm. The balance of the party's food came hot. We were trying to have a pleasant conversation but help kept trying to remove our plates before everyone was done. We are locals in the neighborhood and had been here before the new current owners took the place over. We were disappointed before and tonight was not much better of an experience. Had hoped we would find the atmosphere and service better but was disappointed again. Probably not going to frequent again anytime soon.

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.!