230 Forest Avenue

4.9

2838 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

Dec 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Don't be fooled by the crowds and the noise; they are all part of the scene here at Laguna Beach's sexy and intense 230 Forest Avenue. The lean deep room seduces you to the open kitchen, bustling bar, and concrete floors, creating a space that is part modern bistro, part martini bar, and part art gallery. It's the perfect spot to see and be seen, laid back Laguna-style. Executive Chef Marc Cohen is consistently recognized as one of The OC's top chefs. You'll be ready to award him a medal, too, after tasting his flashy-to-the-eye, tickle-the-taste- buds fusion appetizers and entrees. His dishes are often so stunning that they compete with the artwork on the walls, making for a thoroughly satisfying "artistic" experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(949) 494-2545
Website
http://www.230Forestavenue.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Marc Cohen

Location
230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Cross street
PCH
Parking details
There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,838 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
Californian
South Orange County
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

230 Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach is a vibrant dining destination known for its "amazing quality" and "reliable service." Guests rave about the "remarkable fine dining experience," featuring "outstanding food" crafted with "freshest ingredients." The outdoor seating adds charm, and the "attentive staff" make every visit memorable. Highly recommended for a culinary delight!

2,838 Reviews

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Robyn
Orange County
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful meal at 230 Forest! This time of year is our favorite as the restaurant and Forest Ave are festively decorated for the holidays. We had the filet and it was perfectly prepared and perfect temperature. Also had the halibut special. The fish was delicate and again perfectly cooked. Fabulous cocktails and a great wine menu. Can’t say enough about this favorite local spot!
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Lianne
New York City
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Two Thirty Forest is always outstanding! The food, the service, everything! Given last night was a Friday night, it was a bit louder than usual, but still the ambience was lovely.
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Pegi
Orange County
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside and enjoyed the holiday decor It was warm and cozy. The food was terrific.
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Camille
Palm Springs
369 reviews
vip
5.0
369 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are long time customers because we love this restaurant. We both had the crispy halibut tacos. They were delicious!!!
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Tracy
Denver
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is top-notch and the food is always excellent
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Dave
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In our view the best restaurant in Laguna Beach where we have lived for 39 years. Fantastic food, we highly recommend the French Onion Soup if it's a cold night or the Seafood Salad if it is a warm day. The Halibut is amazing, the Chicken Milanese is as well. The staff make the visit special every time. You just can't beat 230 Forest Ave.
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Carrie
Orange County
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best food and best service. Lucy is a restaurant's dream of a manager!
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Eric
Orange County
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The swordfish was amazing. One of our favorite local spots.
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Shanta
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
230 Forest never fails to deliver. My goto Laguna Beach restaurant!
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Tom
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. Thank you !
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230 Forest Avenue is rated 4.9 stars by 2838 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 15, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

Cross street
PCH
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marc Cohen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.230Forestavenue.com/
Phone number
(949) 494-2545

230 Forest Avenue

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