Finally made it to Station Craft. We have been eyeing this place for years but it always seems…read morepacked, so we just drive past. Today, on a Saturday at 12-ish, as a family of 4 we were able to get seated right away. Our server was attentive and offered/brought waters right away. We were seated inside which was open and spacious but loud enough to make it family friendly. The tables were far enough a part that you did not feel like you were on top of each other. Next time, we might ask to sit outside so our young boys can watch the cars drive by. We learned that the kitchen is nut free (always double check as this could change), which was amazing since our son has a severe nut allergy. He was so excited to learn this as he can be limited at other places due to cross contamination or the wrong oils. Then when the food came out and it was delicious - it sealed the deal. It is now in the top of our list of places to go. The kids cheeseburger is good size and not a smaller version as some places do. The chicken tenders were panko crusted which was so crunchy. My husband and I shared the smoked carrot and chicken tacos and we enjoyed them both. The beer was also very good with my husband and I each trying a different kind - an IPA and a Pale Ale. We are so glad we finally stopped in and so should you!

Station Craft is so wholly inoffensive from top to bottom - decor, layout, food selection, beer…read moreselection, everything. Nothing particularly terrible and nothing notable either. Which is why it's getting 3 stars from me. The food is fine. It didn't make me sick, and I could eat it. That's about all I can say. The service did what it was supposed to but neither warm nor necessarily speedy. If I were a local, this would be a safe place to bring friends. I don't think it's worth the time to go out of my way to come here.

My absolute favorite restaurant in Dana Point!!!…read more Giana is always my recommendation to anyone looking for breakfast in Dana point, pastries, to go, or of course the best Italian food dinner! Their brunch is absolutely incredible. Every time there is nothing I appreciate more than good quality ingredients that tastes amazing. The ambience is so cute and I love seeing the fresh pasta and the pastries displayed when we're dining in. Anytime I have dinner at Giana, I always take home a 1/2 priced pastry that they sell throughout the night! The service is always top-notch as well! Highly recommend this spot for a lovely date night, girls night, brunch, and everything in between!!

First time at Giana, and unfortunately it was a very mixed experience…read more Upon walking in, I had multiple drops of water falling on my head from the ceiling pipes, which was gross. I then walked over to the counter and asked the employee if the hour parking in the alley was strictly enforced because I planned to be there for about two hours. She said she didn't know. I replied that I would probably have to leave in the middle of lunch to move my car, yet she never mentioned that Giana has a parking lot for customers just on the other side of the building. I only found out because my friend arrived and told me where she had parked. I can't understand why an employee wouldn't share such helpful information with a customer. As for the food, we were the only guests in the restaurant at lunchtime. We ordered a chicken salad and a pasta dish. My salad was very good, but my friend's pasta was unbelievably salty, to the point that it actually burned both of our throats. It was easily the saltiest restaurant dish I've ever tasted. Our server never came back to check on us after delivering the food, so after waiting for quite a while, I had to walk up to the counter and ask her to come to our table. She immediately offered to replace the pasta, and my friend ordered the sausage pasta instead. She really enjoyed the second dish. Since we wanted to try dessert, we each ate only about half of our meals and asked for the leftovers to be boxed up. We also ordered two affogatos, which were delicious and ended the meal on a high note. Unfortunately, that didn't last. The server took our plates to package our leftovers, returned with two bags, called out what she believed were our meals, and handed them to us. We each drove home, about 30 minutes in opposite directions, only to discover that she had given us wrong leftovers. We both lost the meals we had been looking forward to eating for dinner and had to throw away the food we were mistakenly given. I called the restaurant afterward and left a voicemail explaining what had happened, but no one ever returned my call or acknowledged the mistake as a courtesy. There were definitely positives. My salad, the replacement pasta, and the affogatos were all good. However, the overall experience was overshadowed by several avoidable service issues: the lack of parking guidance, having to get up to ask for service after receiving an inedible dish, the mix-up with our leftovers, and the lack of follow up after I called. For a first visit, it was disappointing, and it left me unsure whether I would return.

My friends and I wandered into this charming French café while strolling around Dana Point, and it…read moredid not disappoint. They recently opened, and knowing the owners previously operated Citrus City Grille and Pandor Bakery, I knew the food and dessert would be good. We ordered the Niçoise Salad, Prime Hanger Steak, Wild Mushroom Penne, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Chocolate Soufflé. Everything was so good but the standout was the Chocolate Soufflé (with espresso martinis). It's perfectly rich with a warm, molten center. Just be sure to order it early while you're enjoying your meal since it takes about 30 minutes to prepare. If you're in Dana Point and looking for an excellent food, delicious desserts, and outstanding service, Bon Appétit Café definitely deserves a spot on your list.

We chose this restaurant because of its excellent reputation and were excited to enjoy a nice…read moredinner during our vacation. The food tasted great. We ordered the grilled octopus appetizer, my wife had the Chilean sea bass, our child had the penne, and I had the restaurant's signature ahi salad, which is lightly seared on the outside and raw in the center. Unfortunately, about three hours after dinner, I developed severe stomach pain and have been running back and forth to the restroom ever since. It completely ruined the rest of our evening and put a damper on our vacation. This wasn't just a mild stomach ache--I experienced significant abdominal pain and frequent trips to the restroom shortly after eating here. Regardless of the reason, that is simply not acceptable for a restaurant at this price point and with the reputation it has built. It's especially disappointing because we were on vacation and had been looking forward to this meal. Instead, I spent the rest of the night dealing with severe stomach issues rather than enjoying our trip. The food was flavorful, and I wanted to love this restaurant. But when a dining experience ends this way, it's impossible to overlook. I sincerely hope management reviews its food preparation and handling practices so future guests don't have a similar experience.

Not impressed. Expensive- two breakfast croissants, and two…read moredeserts for almost $50. The croissants were okay but honestly could've made something like that or better at my house. The deserts were also okay. Nothing was memorable. The staff was okay. Not super friendly or inviting. Overall, the experience was just a little underwhelming.

Great ambiance, food and service! I spend ~ 1 week per year in Paris for work and Moulin has all…read morethe menu items you'd look for in a cafe at European quality level you'd expect without the cigarette smoke...and much better service! Half chicken was great with fresh salad. Savory crepe reminded me of authentic order you'd have in Paris (not touristy). Espresso well pulled and flavorful. Will definitely become a regular here or at the other locations

The raspberry croissant was immaculate and the that served us was super kind and welcoming!read more

The pastries were very fresh as well as their sourdough bread was phenomenal highly recommend…read moreanyone to go and try this place if you are in the Dana point area. The employee at the front made sure we were taken care of and enjoyed our meal.

The Crème Brûlée Coffee is one of our absolute favorites! I highly recommend stopping by if you're…read morein the area. The drinks are reasonably priced, consistently delicious, and made with care. A special thank you to Delaney for always providing such great service and attention to detail. Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, which makes every visit enjoyable. The atmosphere is another reason we keep coming back. The interior is really cool, with plenty of board games to enjoy and unique items available for purchase. It's a great place to hang out, relax, and spend some time with friends or family while enjoying an amazing drink. We'll definitely be back!

As a boba connoisseur, I have probably been to every boba spot in Orange County (and LA). I am so…read moreglad there is finally one in South County, especially in Dana Point! The store itself is very inviting. The owner, Susanna, is super sweet and nice, as well as all of the workers. There are tables and wifi there to do work. They even have games in the store. My favorite drinks are: Milk Tea - Liquid Gold and Classic Thai Tea Fruit Tea - Lychee on Lychee Everyone I know loves their Vietnamese coffee. You can also customize the sweetness on the drinks. They constantly have new drinks available too! Pro tip - download the app and order online for quick pick up!