• Best View of Dana Point Harbor for Seafood
  • (949) 493-2933

Our Banquet Services

Perfect For Your Next Event!

Banquet Deposit and Room Information

Welcome to Harpoon Henry’s! Thank you for selecting us for your special event. Harpoon Henrys has been creating memorable events for over 30 years. We take pride in exceeding your expectations. Our professional and enthusiastic staff will assist you in making your special occasion a memorable one.

The success of your banquet is important to us. In order to ensure good communication, we ask that you please review the information below.

Location and Contact Information

Harpoon Henry’s Restaurant is located on the waterfront in the marina at Dana Point Harbor

34555 Golden Lantern Phone: (949) 493-2933
Dana Point, California 92629 Fax: (949) 496-4821

E Mail: [email protected]

Event Coordinator:
Melissa Garrett

Capacity

We have accommodations for wedding receptions, Bar Mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, reunions, etc. We can accommodate up to 100 people on our outdoor Harborside Café patio, up to 30 people on our patio’s Veranda, and parties up to 70 in our main dining room. We have some restrictions to our facility availability and capacity during the summer and holiday seasons. Please consult our Event Coordinator for date restrictions.

Booking

Our managers are always happy to show you our banquet facilities at any time. However, we suggest that you make an appointment with our Event Coordinator so we can give you the proper attention necessary to create your special occasion. If you would like to speak with our Event coordinator, Kim, or our General Manager, Bob Conrad, please call between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or email your questions and they will be promptly answered. The on-duty manager will be able to assist you with general information at any time.

Guarantees

A guaranteed guest count is required 14 days prior to your event. This guaranteed number may not vary by more than 10%. You will be charged for the guaranteed number or the number of guests in attendance, whichever is larger. We do have seasonal minimums for food & beverage sales, please ask our Event Coordinator for details.

Room Rentals

  • The dining room is available for limited events up to 70 guests.
    (Please check with our Event Coordinator for availability)
  • The complete Harborside Café rents for $295.00 and the veranda rents for $95.00. This is due when you book your function and is non-refundable. The rental duration is for 5 hours,
    for additional time check with our Banquet Coordinator.
  • Person(s) renting the banquet facilities will be held responsible for any extraordinary damage to the banquet room.
  • All prices do not include California Sales Tax or 21% gratuity which will be added to the final bill.
  • Prices are subject to change.
  • There are food and beverage sales minimums, depending on the season and type of event. Please check with the Event Coordinator for relevant minimums.

Dining Room

The Dining Room (which is not a private room) is available for parties up to 70.. It is available for sit-down dinner events. There is no room charge; however minimums and time limits may apply.
Please check with our Event Coordinator.

Deposits

Banquet space is held on a tentative basis for forty-eight hours.
To reserve space on a definite basis, the following deposits are required:

  • The applicable room rent for your event will hold your area.
  • A non-refundable deposit of 50% of your food and beverage minimum is due 14 days before your event.
  • Room rent is 50% refundable if cancelled in writing 60 days prior to the event.

Music

Recommendations for a disc jockey may be obtained from our Event Coordinator. Our verandah is suitable as a dance floor, but if a different location is chosen a dance floor can be provided at an additional rental fee, which depends on the size of the floor needed. Harpoon Henry’s reserves the right to control the location of the music, entertainment, and/or sound system and the sound level. Music on the patio must be turned low by 11:00 and must stop at 12 pm.

Linen

There is no charge for using our house linen. However if a custom color is needed
there is a $3.00 charge per table cloth and $.50 per napkin.

Decorations

We will be happy to assist you in the placement of your table accessories or to provide custom decorations.
Please contact our event Coordinator at least 2 weeks in advance for custom accessories.

Entrée Selections

Entrée selections may be chosen from our regular menu that corresponds to the time of your function. Entrées are priced as listed on the menu. If you desire items not regularly on our menu, please speak with our Event Coordinator and we may be able to accommodate you.

Additional Options

Champagne Toast $4.95 per person House Champagne by the bottle $18.00
Corkage Fee $12.00 per 750ml bottle Sparkling Cider by the bottle $ 9.00
Cake Cutting $ 1.95 per person Punch per gallon $17.50

BANQUET APPETIZERS
per person

Calamari Strips
$4.95
Cheese Quesadilla
$3.95
Crab Cake
$6.95
Chicken Quesadilla
$4.95
Coconut Shrimp
$7.95
Chicken Kabobs
$6.95
Shrimp Cocktail
$7.95
Chicken Drumettes
$4.95
Seared Ahi
$5.95
Hot Wings
$4.95
Sashimi
$6.95
Cocktail Meatballs
$4.85
Oyster Shooter
$3.00
Finger sandwiches
$5.95
Cheese & Crackers
$3.95
Sliders (ea.)
$2.95
Veggie Tray
$3.95
Jalapeno Poppers
$2.95
Fruit Tray
$3.95
Garlic Bread
$2.95
Chips & Salsa
$2.95
Mixed Nuts
$1.95
Guacamole
$1.95
Pretzels
$.95

In addition to the above suggestions we can provide a variety of additional options with advance notice.

All prices are subject to change until the banquet contract is executed.

Payment

We ask that your final payment be in the form of cash or credit card only. Personal checks are not accepted.

No matter what the occasion, we have a selection of well-crafted
menus
for you to choose from.

Our banquet coordinator will be happy to help you plan your event. (949) 493-2933
  • We can accommodate up to 100 people on our outdoor Harborside Café patio.
  • Up to 30 people on our patio’s Veranda
  • Parties up to 70 in our main dining room

PROCESS

Four Steps for a Successful Event

1
Brainstorm
We discuss your event goals, headcount and begin the planning process.
2
Design
We design an event menu, and decide on a date, time and service requirements.
3
Development
We complete and sign contracts which include details of our previous discussions.
4
Date of Event
We fulfill all aspects of our agreement and provide you an event to be remembered!

Ready to plan your next event?