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1. McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach
5.0
Exceptional(211)
Price: Expensive
• Winery • Laguna Beach
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach! We are a “hip” modern industrial luxury tasting lounge that is a cross between a New York “Soho” music venue and a “Napa Valley” tasting lounge. This is not an ordinary winery by any means.Featuring a 16-foot glass garage door, skylights, and a shaded patio, McClain Cellars brings the beauty of Laguna Beach into the tasting room. Along the bar, you will find artistic wine bottles with unique paintings on each. Each of the wines has a clever name like, “Summer Breeze,” “Love & Happiness,” “Promise Keeper,” and “Faithful Friend” to name a few. With the capacity to host up to 49 guests at once, this quaint venue offers free parking, easy freeway access and flexible hours. The tasting lounge is in the HIVE at 849 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA next to Kitchen in the Canyon and the Laguna Beach Beer Company.
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2. Terra Laguna Beach
4.2
Awesome(928)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach
*Guests dining at Terra Laguna Beach must have tickets to either the Festival of the Arts, or the Pageant of the Masters to enter the premises. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.foapom.com or in person at the box office.*Terra Laguna Beach is the new on-property dining destination and event venue at the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters grounds in Laguna Beach, focusing on delicious and healthy California cuisine. With sustainable food practices utilizing farm stand-fresh produce and ethically sourced meats and cheeses, Terra Laguna Beach creates artfully crafted dishes to suit a variety of guests and appetites. Surrounded by nature and creative expression, Terra Laguna Beach offers guests an artistic culinary experience unique to this place and space.
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3. Las Brisas
4.3
Awesome(12190)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 144 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. Larsen at Hotel Laguna
4.6
Exceptional(1559)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 50 times today
Nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach, Hotel Laguna offers a charming laid-back luxurious experience like no other. Just steps from the sparkling sea, experience the best of Southern California views and chef-driven creations. The beautiful Larsen Restaurant is where Orange County comes together for fresh local ingredients and cuisine that captures the diverse flavors of the modern West. An inspired selection of California wines and refreshing craft cocktails offer the perfect pairing for every plate. At Hotel Laguna we translate the essence of warm, heartfelt hospitality...morning, noon and night!
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5. Driftwood Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(1351)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Laguna Beach
Booked 48 times today
Driftwood Kitchen and Stateroom bar is a casual restaurant that serves ocean-to-table fare next to a lovely waterfront view. Helmed by executive Chef Rainer Schwarz, the menu showcases an eclectic selection of seafood dishes that highlight the diversity of the Pacific. Menu highlights include hand-shucked oysters, salmon, octopus, swordfish and lobster, prepared with nothing but the finest and freshest ingredients. Driftwood also offers alternative menu items for landlubbers, such as dishes made of chicken or steak.Driftwood Kitchen and Stateroom Bar is open all through the week. In addition to its dinner menu, the restaurant serves brunch 7 days a week between 9 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. The airy dining room is a great place to enjoy a casual business lunch or a fun outing with friends. Driftwood Kitchen also boasts a bar, open from 9am - 10:30pm everyday.
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6. 230 Forest Avenue
4.8
Exceptional(2875)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 22 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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7. Lumberyard
4.7
Exceptional(3265)
Price: Moderate
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 22 times today
In 1912, at the bend of Forest Avenue, 23 year old Joe Jahraus opened the Laguna Lumber Company, he and his father(cigar maker, first postmaster and real estate agent) built the beautiful French Normandy building that is here today. Prior to the lumberyard opening, building supplies needed to be dragged in by mule or floated in on the tides, and therefore, Laguna Beach had less than three hundred permanent residences. After the lumberyard opened, the area began to grow at unprecedented rates, transforming it from a tent town into a thriving city. Laguna Lumber operated for seventy three years, sixty two of them in this location and its' architecture, influenced by Joe's tour abroad in World War I, is one of the most significant influences on the town's aesthetic. Half timbers, mud walls and shingled roofs grace many of the downtown storefronts and homes throughout the city because of this landmark. Today, 384 Forest is home to Lumberyard - a contemporary American restaurant.
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8. Brussels Bistro - Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(1298)
Price: Moderate
• Belgian • Laguna Beach
Booked 21 times today
Since 2004, Brussels Bistro has brought the best in Belgium flavors to the heart of Laguna Beach. Relax on the terrace with a premium Belgian beer or dine underground in our casual-urban setting. Offering Belgian cuisine with a French flair, our Executive Chef, Thomas Crijns has created a superb menu of authentic dishes ranging from Beef Bourguignon to Steamed Mussels. Complimenting our wide variety of imported Belgian beers are mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres including Cheese Croquettes and our world-famous Belgian Fries. Join us on Friday and Saturday nights when the Bistro transforms into one of the hottest nightclubs in town.
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9. Rebel Omakase
4.9
Exceptional(234)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Laguna Beach
Booked 8 times today
PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKINGWE ONLY OFFER AN OMAKASE PRE-FIXED MENUWe 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.DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated in advance through TEXT MESSAGE. Please note that we are unable to substitute for no-shellfish, raw fish, meat, gluten or dairy.Seating at the BAR or at the TABLE menu are identical, our servers will be happy to explain the details and nuances of each dishBE ON TIME Late arrivals will miss the first coursesCANCELLATION varies based on the size of the group and Omakase experience selected. Due to the nature of our restaurant and the impact of late cancellations, a fee equivalent to the full price of the meal will be appliedTEXT (949) 664-3186
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10. Alessa by Chef Pirozzi
4.6
Exceptional(1587)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Laguna Beach
Booked 21 times today
Bustling pizzeria just steps from the beach that serves thin-crust pies & pasta amid a rustic dining room.NOTE: This is not affiliated with Cucina Alessa in Newport Beach or Huntington Beach.

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  • Jeannie
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Best dinner. Can't believe we had never been before this evening. Wonderful experience. Thank you to our amazing waiter - Jorge ... and the manager on duty this evening. Excellent. Everything was amazing. O
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    230 Forest AvenuePrice: Moderate• Californian• Laguna Beach
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    4.8
  • Robert
    Orange County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s Day lunch of freshly made guacamole and chips along with ribs for appetizers. The main course was a delicious grilled chicken plate featuring fingerling potatoes with an amazing cream dressing! Our server was very attentive and helpful, providing us with all the modifications requested of our meal. The ambiance was great, the view spectacular, and overall feel of warmth in all of the staff we encountered! A perfect place to celebrate the occasion, and we will definitely return in the future!
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    Las BrisasPrice: Moderate• Californian• Laguna Beach
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    4.3
  • MarkVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •153 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our experience at this Javier's was overall fantastic. The food and service were what you always hope a restaurant of this caliber would be. We would recommend that if you are dining at a busy time of day to arrive early as this is an extremely busy restaurant and center, and the parking lots can completely fill up and the valet can get backed up. Other than that, our experience was top notch!
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    Javier's Crystal CovePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newport Beach
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    4.7
  • christyVIP
    Orange County •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 12, 2025
    Wine, service, and live entertainment were excellent today!
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    McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• Winery• Laguna Beach
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    5
  • JulieVIP
    Orange County •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 30, 2024
    The atmosphere, food and service were lovely. And while slightly overpriced, the venue and experience are the perfect combination with a night at the show. My only real complaint was that my first margarita came with no salt in the rim even though I'd asked specifically. I want it back and the second came back with minimal salt and was very watered down. I didn't end up drinking more than 1/4 of it.
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    Terra Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Laguna Beach
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    4.2

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