Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Ladera Ranch

23 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook restaurant

1. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.8

Exceptional(2874)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. located in Laguna Hills. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

A photo of Delizie Ristorante & Bar restaurant

2. Delizie Ristorante & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(953)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 10 times today

Chef Santiago is at the helm of this South County Favorite. Delizie offers daily specials including homemade pastas, imported Italian delicatessens, and the freshest fish and meats available daily as well as an extensive listing of wines from California and Italy. Delizie also features a full bar and banquet room, available for private parties.

A photo of Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook restaurant

3. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.8

Exceptional(1759)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 47 times today

Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook located in Laguna Beach is committed to providing our guests with exceptional service, quality, and value. We aspire to perfect our craft, create emotional connections, and set the benchmark for cuisine in Southern California, and beyond.Come, be a guest in our home. We look forward to serving you!

4. Skyloft OC

4.6

Exceptional(903)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 1 time today

Skyloft is located in downtown Laguna Beach. The diverse menu offerings a balance of seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches and Specialty Smokehouse BBQ items. Skyloft also boasts an open-air rooftop dining area, highlighting an exclusive and coveted view of Laguna Beach"s main beach. In addition, we offer live entertainment Wednesday - Sunday! PLEASE NOTE: SEATING AREA IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITYReservations will guarantee a table in our restaurant, but NO SPECIFIC AREA will be guaranteed with a reservation. Please expect an additional wait for Rooftop Seating, Live Music, and other high demand areas. To book a Private Event or guarantee a specific table, a deposit will be required in addition to a food and beverage minimum, please contact our events coordinator at 949.715.7107 for pricing. Complimentary Transportation available! 5pm and later, within Laguna Beach or a 5-10 mile radius depending on group size). For customers w/ dinner reservations only - call to schedule.

A photo of RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel restaurant

5. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6

Exceptional(2478)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 27 times today

RAYA, a restaurant concept by Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors.

6. Harvest

4.7

Exceptional(2431)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 33 times today

Our restaurant, bar and private dining room celebrate the storied history of California's organic farming, brewing, and oenology. Outdoor patio seating unveils stunning Aliso Canyon and golf course views. As an homage to the original homesteaders, fresh-made food and drink are a focus throughout your dining experience, with many ingredients harvested on property. What we don't grow here is thoughtfully sourced.Kyle St. John is the Executive Chef bringing his passion of farm-to-table cooking and fresh, locally-sourced cuisine. The menu changes with each season, integrating fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables grown and gathered from our own half-acre Harvest Farm. The new bar is a haven of sociability, featuring an innovative handcrafted cocktail menu, enticing wine list and 18 craft beers on tap—all for sipping along with earnest conversation.The Harvest team shares their masterfully creative and intensely local take on California coastal cuisine designed with food-lovers in mind.

A photo of Hannas Prime Steak restaurant

7. Hannas Prime Steak

4.9

Exceptional(3506)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 74 times today

Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar was established in 2005 and has quickly become one of Orange County’s premiere dining establishments. Named one of the U.S. top 100 restaurants, Hanna's Restaurant & Bar offers modern American Steakhouse cuisine prepared with classic, traditional flair. Our appetite for an exceptional dining experience is rooted deep in our passion for extraordinary culinary creations and exemplified in our award-wining service and ambiance. From our friendly bartenders, vibrant ambiance, outgoing wait staff, and incredible menu, our guests are always embraced in a comforting fashion. And on any given night you can always find owner David Hanna mingling among guests and ensuring that every detail of their experience at Hanna’s is nothing short of extraordinary.

A photo of Selanne Steak Tavern restaurant

8. Selanne Steak Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(2789)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Laguna Beach

Booked 27 times today

Selanne Steak Tavern, owned by Anaheim Duck legend Teemu Selanne and located in a quaint, historical home built in 1934, features an upscale casual neighborhood tavern and a traditional steakhouse. In addition to the absolute best steaks in Orange County, the Tavern offers great burgers, small plates, salads and appetizers as well as an extensive world class wine list, great specialty cocktails and craft beers. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an amazing Selanne experience!

A photo of Piccolino Ristorante restaurant

9. Piccolino Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(2090)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 20 times today

A Sicilian by way of Chicago, from a family of Sicilian chefs and restaurateurs. He made a name for himself, serving Orange County for 30 years. Piccolino serves some of the best Italian inspirations in Orange County. Piccolino retains its Sicilian philosophy and passion for food by combining traditional old-world flavors and contemporary infusions. When Salvatore Faso opened Piccolino Ristorante in 2007, his goal was simple: to combine his lifelong experiences in the finest Italian restaurants with the finest ingredients, authenticity, preparation, and his passion for the Canyon and its surrounding communities. Piccolino Ristorante serves regional Italian cuisine, including artisan-made pasta, fresh wild-caught fish, and the finest meats and poultry on the market daily. Vintage décor, white tablecloths, and candlelit tables provide a romantic dining experience."Chi mangia bene, Vive bene!""La buona cucina rende allegria!"Buon Appetito & Mille Grazie, ci si vede presto!

10. Rebel Omakase

4.9

Exceptional(229)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 3 times today

PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKINGWe put all our heart and soul into a creative and unique experience. Our Omakase is a pre-fixed menu based on raw fish and shellfish. All ingredients come from Japan, prepared with Japanese techniques and elements. Our Omakase is a fine dining, intimate experience, prepared in front of our guests to highlight the integrity of our dishes.CANCELLATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS are allowed 72 hours in advance. Less than 72 hours will be charged for the full price of Omakase per guest plus taxTEXT MESSAGE with full information (949) 664-3186DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be informed in advance, we CANNOT accommodate no shellfish, no gluten, no dairy, or no meat requestsNO outside food or wineTHE SUSHI BAR AND TABLE SERVICE are the same menu; our servers will explain the intricacy of every dishBE ON TIME Service starts in unison at the time of reservation if you are late, you will miss some coursesCHILDREN age 5+ are welcome, but they must order the full menu

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

J
Julie CVIP
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We just love this restaurant ! Food is wonderful, appropriately priced, servers are efficient, kind, helpful and courteous! It’s close by where we live , but we’ve vowed to try all I think 7 of the restaurants in this group!
More info
Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.CookPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
•
4.8
P
PaulVIP
Las Vegas •32 reviews
5.0
Dined today
I'm a sucker for fried calamari and theirs is spot on, very tender and great sauce. Spaghetti alla Pescatore was delicious, one scallop, clams, mussels and shrimp. Portions are decent size. Service was attentive. Wine list was quite sufficient. Ambiance was cozy. I will continue coming...
More info
Delizie Ristorante & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
•
4.7
B
Bridgett
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is my favorite restaurant. However today was the first time I’ve ever had less than stellar service. Our waitress abandoned us for most of the meal: no checkin, no water refill, no coffee refill no check. The experience at night is completely different.
More info
Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.CookPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Beach
•
4.8
S
StevenVIP
San Diego •43 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great brisket sandwich and veggies. Rooftop is very nice and quieter. Umbrellas and headlamps too. Great/friendly service from Jamie.
More info
Skyloft OCPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Beach
•
4.6
C
CassidyVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Absolutely incredible lunch experience! We were sat at one of the tables by the window, and we had such a spectacular view of the iconic California coastline, with surfers enjoying the breaks of the Pacific Ocean and plenty of wildlife to be seen. Service was wonderful as well, very attentive but not overbearing. Our cocktails were delicious, as was our starter, the swordfish dip. We loved our entrees as well, the seafood enchilada + lobster chowder. We ended with the lemon cake and salted caramel ice cream. We absolutely loved our meal and are already making plans to go back.
More info
RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
•
4.6

Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Ladera Ranch

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Neighborhoods

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

2. Delizie Ristorante & Bar

3. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4. Skyloft OC

5. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

6. Harvest

7. Hannas Prime Steak

8. Selanne Steak Tavern

9. Piccolino Ristorante

10. Rebel Omakase

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable