The Point Restaurant & Sports Bar — Restaurant in Dana Point

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I've not only been coming here regularly but i also have been converting my friends to this magical place! First off understand this is your average mom and pop! Peter(the owner) is a very passionate hard working man who knows what he is doing! Yes sometimes its busy and it takes a while to get your drinks or food. Who cares? ! The quality of the food for the price is amazing (especially for being in such a ritzy area). See what it prob is is that they dobt deal with any corporate melarchy. So they dont go super crazy to get peoples satisfaction. Yes , if you have complaint theyll help you but if you whine and moan and scream ...youll just get asked to leave. Im shocked to see how people act sometimes when they aren't given what they want. Overall though the staff is friendly and amazing if you give them respect.

Now that we have environment and staff, lets talk about food. Appetizers are phenomenal. Penne and cheese is probably the best mac and cheese item i ever had! Seared ahi can be a plate on its own if not too hungry, and the clams are extremely delectable(try asking got clams with noodles! Amazing!). The burgers are wonderful. Ive had both California, point, and salmon burger. Salmon burger was something new but not at all bad. If you get one though go all out with everything including condiments! The clam chowder is good but must be in bread bowl! It makes the meal! It would be nice if they offered a side salad with meals though because the vegis are always fresh anf delicious! Now the miso salmon is def a good choice if you love fish and the pizzas are one of a kind!

I bet all of you are getting hungry at this point but i still have few items. First off if you go on busy time (sunday/Monday causr of football), you HAVE TO try the sliders or my favorite carne asada nachos! Then if youre still hungry or on a date, you MUST get the calzone! It is pricey but incredibly worth it! Well i hope those who choose to read all this try out The Point with an open mind!

Summary Pros: -high quality food -friendly staff -amazing atmosphere -live band or dj some nights -kids cave

Cons -small menu but can ask for things like linguine and clams -parking is crowded and confusing -need sign if coming from south pch (5 fwy)

Perks -Discounts for military with ID -Kids meals comped ONLY at specific time -staff...

I'm an out of town, in Dana Point for a work function tonight. Deciding to escape the existential-crisis inducing experience that is the LA traffic slog, I headed out early, arriving at noon.

The Google machine suggested this place when I asked for a restaurant with a view. I will say it wasn't fully accurate unless you consider a busy street and some distant hills to be quite a vista. However, the menu seemed good, so I stuck to my guns and found a table.

Service was prompt and courteous. I ordered a BBQ chicken salad and a pear cider. I was just about to hand the menu back, when I felt a cosmic force whispering to me to give it one more look. Upon second review, I encountered the chocolate chip calzone.

Now, I'm no Been Wyatt. I'm not a calzone guy, with a few exceptions (looking at you, Hoops in Peoria). Usually they are just pizza that's harder to eat. Only this time.... This time something moved me. I said to hell with my physical well being and ordered the damn thing. With peanut butter because obviously.

It arrived and hot damn. This thing was already stuffed with chocolate chips and peanut butter, but then topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. It could satisfy the sweet tooth of a Midwestern prediabetic. You should probably share it with 4 to 12 people, or hover over it yourself, whispering "my precious" as you suck down the 1/2# of sugar it is made of. Glorious.

So here I sit, outside on a perfect 67 degree, sunny day, with a gut that feels like it may explode and a deep feeling of satisfaction that can only be described as magnificent.

Five starts,...

Came here for bingo and stayed for the fun!

Met some friends and family here for a Wednesday night dinner and bingo and I was blown away at how awesome this place is!

I ordered the country fried chicken with mash potatoes and WOW! it was so good! You have to come and try this. The potatoes were creamy with chunks of potato and a hint of garlic. The chicken was perfectly portioned with a nice helping of gravy on top of it. I don't think I could order anything else because this is so good!

A friend got the salmon and I would have asked how it was, but she cleared her plate before I could even ask. The food is great here.

While waiting for the food come out, we played Bingo. They had a bunch of great prizes to win and the announcer was very lively.

They have beer on tap so I basically just stuck with that the whole night, but they do have a full bar and Rene is the BEST bartender!

I didn't realize until I left, but they have a giant checkers game, corn hole, and ping pong outside. I will definitely be back to play all of that.

Check this place out! It's fun for all ages! They even have a kids cove for...