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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

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A photo of The Tea House on Los Rios restaurant
1. The Tea House on Los Rios
4.8
Exceptional(2719)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 54 times today
Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!
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2. Rosewood Social
4.6
Exceptional(156)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 14 times today
Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social combines the unique flavors of the traditional American steakhouse with soulful Southeast Asian cuisine. Enjoy delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!
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3. Las Brisas
4.3
Awesome(12140)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 125 times today
Las Brisas, a Laguna Beach icon, blends timeless charm with classic Southern California cuisine, offering fresh, chef-curated dishes and world-class hospitality. Start your day with our Weekday Breakfast or unwind during our Weekday Happy Hour with bites like Tuna Poke and a Las Brisas Margarita. On weekends, savor our luxurious 4-course Brunch while enjoying breathtaking ocean views. Whether dining in our elegant rooms or relaxing on the outdoor patio, Las Brisas provides a historic coastal setting perfect for any occasion.
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4. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(2056)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach
Booked 34 times today
Located in the oceanfront resort, Montage Laguna Beach, The Loft features stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean – the perfect backdrop for enjoying market-fresh, creative American cuisine with friendly, informed, and professional service. Innovative signature dishes reflect California regional cuisine with strong influences from the Americas; other favorites also include roasted meats and seafood.
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5. Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch
4.6
Exceptional(243)
Price: Moderate
• Winery • Ladera Ranch
Booked 40 times today
Discover the epitome of outdoor and indoor dining excellence at Rancho Capistrano Winery in Ladera Ranch. Our expansive wrap-around heated deck offers breathtaking views of the picturesque Ladera Town Green park, creating the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Plus, enjoy the convenience of abundant free parking, ensuring a hassle-free visit every time. We offer over 35 of our own wines created from some of the finest vineyards in the west coast and a food menu that has won over 40 "Best of" awards.
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6. Starfish Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(2203)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • Laguna Beach
Booked 88 times today
Thank you for thinking of Starfish Laguna! Indoor & Patio Dining are available! Reservations are strongly encouraged, and available via phone at 949.715.9200.Lunch: Daily from 11a - 3pOpium Hour: Everyday 3p - 6p (dine-in only)Dinner: Daily from 3p - 9pWe offer our full menu for takeout and delivery, with delivery offered in partnership with Doordash or through our website. To place a pickup order, please call 949.715.8205. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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7. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook
4.8
Exceptional(1738)
Price: Moderate
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 59 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!
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8. Skyloft OC
4.5
Awesome(899)
Price: Moderate
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 27 times 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.
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9. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills
4.7
Exceptional(4859)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 68 times today
Established in 1997, King’s Fish House is Laguna Hills’ choice for seafood. Located near the Laguna Hills Mall, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.
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10. 230 Forest Avenue
4.9
Exceptional(2846)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 46 times today
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.

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  • Maria
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food and service were excellent. We chose from the Christmas set menu options. All were creative, delicious, and sufficient. This is a large restaurant with picturesque views of the ocean. My only complaint is that we were seated next to the wait station, where one of my guests was distracted by the activity.
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    Las BrisasPrice: Expensive• Californian• Laguna Beach
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    4.3
  • Matt
    Orange County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food is amazing! We had the walnut shrimp, coconut curry, New York strip, pork ribs, and fried rice—all were amazing. We were in the inside room and there were two large parties so the noise level was high. But overall, a wonderful dinner!!
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    Rosewood SocialPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• San Juan Capistrano
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    4.6
  • BrigideVIP
    Orange County •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great tea and wonderful food. The salad and the scone were our favorites. Plenty of food…we took home several boxes. Great holiday atmosphere.
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    The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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    4.8
  • CynthiaVIP
    New York City •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Mikey our server for lunch was really wonderful. Very helpful in the ordering for both wine and entrees. Lovely personality! The food was well prepared, a little pricey, but as expected :) View was terrific, we had a central table right at the window and Mikey opened the windows for us upon request so that we could have a simultaneous view and fresh air on this gorgeous day. Lovely lunch!! (Branzino, lobster salad and Cobb shrimp salad all delicious) (Also liked that the valet was free and that I was able to charge my car while dining!) Will definitely be back when next in Laguna (from LA)
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    The Loft at Montage Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Laguna Beach
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    4.8
  • SheriVIP
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 18, 2024
    Good wine, good food and excellent service. Always enjoy the winery. Also appreciate the member discount days!
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    Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera RanchPrice: Moderate• Winery• Ladera Ranch
    •
    4.6

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