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    The Point Restaurant & Bar

    4.0 (717 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Rina H.

    Such a great spot to watch some Sunday football - this place has high energy so a perfect spot to go watch the game with others. If you're looking for a low-key quiet spot this is not the place to go during football season on a Sunday morning, but it was perfect for what we were looking for :-) Our server was so sweet and attentive. She came up multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed which we truly appreciated. We both got the cider which we enjoyed, it wasn't overly sweet. We also shared the roasted corn dip which was perfect for snacking on while watching the game.

    Kat A.

    We had a great time watching NFL Sunday here and enjoying a meal with drinks! The hostess was quick to get us seated by the TV that was streaming the game we wanted to watch. Our kids were even able to play with some building blocks while we waited for our food. We got the Filipino LUMPIA appetizer and traditional Filipino breakfast TAPSILOG. Both were yummy. We also ordered the clam chowder and loco moco. Those were a hit. For drinks we enjoyed a bottle of champagne with pineapple juice and espresso martinis. We had a great time. Parking on site was limited but street parking was easy to find early in the day. We can't wait to return!

    Gloria T.

    1st time and never be back . Ordered slider plate , clam chowder and rice with beef and fried eggs .The bread was burned on the bottom . Informed to server . She stated :"sorry that is the way we made " . Very disappointed . . Their check included cc fee without let customer know about it . We have cash if they let us know . Please check your bill before you paid .

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    Great fish tacos. Great draft beer. Service was easygoing and quick. Ambiance was great outside - Sports bar vibes.

    MaDonna W.

    We had a great time at the point. Very spontaneous wanted to catch a good game . First off, they played all my favorite music. Sat at the bar. I had a burger and they graciously substituted the bun for sourdough bread yummy sweet potato fries. And the Chardonnay were not too shabby ...

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    Travis C.

    Erin, Becca, D and Brandon are the best in town. If you are from out of town or a local. This is the spot for sports or just a good time.

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    Chester C.

    Love this bar, always the nicest staff, Becca especially, I'm almost positive she's in love with me. I guess only time will tell #GDBLESS!!!!

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    Michael A.

    They were very busy on a Sunday morning full of NFL games. Despite that, our party of 4 adults and 2 littles were seated promptly with the game we wanted to watch front and center. The lot is pretty tight on parking but most folks were able to grab a spot on the street. We ordered the lumpia, loco moco, tapsilog, and New England clam chowder in a bread bowl and everything tasted great. We also had espresso martinis with Bailey's to start and finished with a bottle of bubbly. Kiddos were able to play with a giant jenga set and there was cornhole as well. It was a great spot to watch my boys in Honolulu blue. Service was prompt, courteous, and attentive, which was even more impressive given how busy the place was. The cherry on top? Really fair pricing and especially for this area. They do pass on the credit card surcharge and add 20% for parties of 6 or more BUT, it's reflected in the pricing of the menu items (competitive) AND we gladly gave on top of the 20% for the awesome service we received.

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    Sandra T.

    Always a great place with delicious food, awesome staff and great atmosphere. A little gem in Dana Point!

    As always the best service, amazing cocktails & the food is phenomenal! This has become our new fav local spot!

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    Elle C.

    What a fun find! Sitting inside near the window, offered nice views of PCH, the hills of San Clemente, a peek at the beach, and Dana Point's Lantern District sign... and pleasant breezes. Our bartender/server, Dianni, was the best: friendly-&-energetic, attentive, and ... fun! We just went in for a drink and a quick bite. Well drinks were good! We'd shared the Doheny Salad and Lumpia; the salad was a generous portion as well as fresh and tasty; while it was difficult to clearly identify the water chestnuts and green onion in the lumpia, we enjoyed the crisp and lightly-fried thinner-than-traditional egg rolls atop a tasty little salad. Parking spaces in the lot are limited; fortunately, we landed the last space. We look forward to returning!

    Baja fish tacos, spicy marg, rum and Coke

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    Hours never accurate. Everytime I come here they're closed 3-4 hours before their posted hours. Three separate times.

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    Wonderful Happy Hour and very pleasant staff. Parking can be a problem sometimes but definitely worth a trip.

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    5 months ago

    Very nice and excellent service my first time stopping in. I will def return when I am in the area.

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    Fun spot! Good food, great staff, awesome bands playing fun music Becca & Erin are my favorites!

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    Fun bar with great service. Unfortunately, the food isn't good. After eating, we got sick.

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    Food is amazing every time hot and fresh off the grill. Recommend the salmon and grilled vegetables...so good!!

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    Ask the Community - The Point Restaurant & Bar

    Have some allergies - are eggs cooked in butter or what type of oil?

    Is it loud?

    Not when we were there on a Wednesday, mid-afternoon. I can't answer yet for late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

    Do they take reservations?

    Nope. You can order for takeout, grub hub etc. they are a sports pub

    Are there ocean views and patio seating?

    No ocean views at all. The restaurant is in the neighborhood above the marina etc. There is an outside patio on the busy street side that is quite nice. A new parking lot area on the other side you can eat in due to Covid. Food is great.

    Do they have karaoke?

    We have Karaoke on Friday nights and open Mic nights on Tueaday nights you can check our Instagram page The point restaurant and bar for all our events

    How late do they serve breakfast on Sundays?

    Typically from 9:00am-2:00pm on Saturdays & Sunday's.

    When is happy hour?

    3 - 7 PM Tuesday through Sunday and 3PM to close on Mondays!

    Are there t.v.'s on the "Pet Friendly Patio"? I want to bring my dog to watch football.

    There are typically 1-2 TVs on the pet friendly patio in addition to speakers for amplified sound.

    Do they have cornhole games?

    Yes we have cornhole games and a ping pong table for customers to play on our back patio. We will also be starting a weekly cornhole league shortly.

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    After a beach day, I was craving wings and came across Station Craft on yelp. Glad I tried it out…read more As others have mentioned, parking is limited. My server was super sweet, and the overall vibe of the restaurant was very chill. I got the smoked wings and a side caesar salad for balance. The wings were pretty good. I'm more of a dry rub person, so I enjoyed the wings especially dipped in blue cheese! The caesar was ok. The croutons were good, but it was too much cheese for me. I'd come back again to try their other food.

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