Turk's Restaurant

Very well with memories, my son lives in Laguna Niguel, we went to Turk,s and I have a picture of Turk and me

Ah, Turks. Dive bar goodness with good grub (fish n' chips and the steak sandwich are highly recommended) and strong drinks. They staff has been there forever and aren't the friendliest bunch, but as long as the drinks are flowing and the food is hot, whatever! I'm not there to socialize with them but with the people I brought! Anyway, the prices are reasonable and you get cool views of the docks from nearly every seat. I keep coming back for a reason and it ain't the service, that's for sure.

My wife and I have been in Dana Point for past two months and have been to Turks about 4 times.
All of the meals that we have had, the Tuna Sandwich, the Chicken California Sandwich, the Broiled Fish Sandwich, a salad with veggies and chicken and even eggs and bacon for breakfast, were all very good, like a home cooked meal with a little more pzazz, meat and potatoes turned up a notch. The side dishes are above the average as well.
When you walk into Turks, you walk into Turk Varteresians's restaurant, located on the Dana Point Pier next to the water where all the Dana Point Whale Watching tours and Catalina Express leaves to Catalina Island every Day.
You have to understand, Turk in his life was an actor, wrestler, family man and restaurateur. He died about 12 years ago, but his restaurant is a living memorial to him. The walls and ceilings are covered with pictures of him in film and all aspects of his life including many actors and actresses that he has known and has had his picture taken with. I heard the loved fish tanks and they are in the ceiling! Fantastic.
It is now run by his daughter and her husband. Great people.
It is a local restaurant and bar catering mostly to local people, but if you do not live around here (I am from PA.) you are welcomed as if you lived here all your life.
The staff is warm, friendly and down to earth, and the food is really good. They have tables, booths and a bar, what more can you ask for a comfortable meal.