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Lumberyard, Laguna Beach, CA

Lumberyard

4.7
4.7
3233 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-3900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josue Tavares
  • Private party facilities
    Located in one of the most historic buildings in downtown Laguna Beach, Lumberyard has something for everyone. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner and is known for its great American food such as rotisserie chicken, steaks, ribs and seafood.
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Parking details
    Free Lumberyard Parking with validation is located behind the restaurant off of Ocean Ave. Additional parking is available next to City Hall, across the street in "Lumber Yard" Parking Lot for $3.00 Street Parking is usually found up Third St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumberyard in Laguna Beach is a "local favorite" known for its "amazing food and service." Its menu offers diverse options, including delicious beef stroganoff and crab cake salad. Despite occasional noise, it remains a top choice for pre-theater dining, with "friendly and attentive" staff ensuring a memorable experience.

3,233 Reviews
  1. Sylvia

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always go to for a lunch, drinks or dinner! You can never go wrong here

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  2. Lisa

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and live music. The Zucchini Planks are great! Chef salad was good and plenty.

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  3. Roger

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Please split the salmon salmon cook perfectly the sauce on it was delicious! Vegetables were cooked perfectly, the zucchini planks are always the favorite to start with! 

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  4. Edward

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, awesome service and delicious food all very reasonably priced. Plus live music! Good selection of beer on tap too. Locals favorite.

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  5. don

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love eating here with consistently good food, location, service and ambiance. From hamburgers to steaks and glazed salmon! We look forward to our next meal at this lovely restaurant! Marilyn Kipp

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  6. Steven

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our post theatre meal. Had Kung Pao calamari and pork ribs. Yummy! Appreciate using silent auction gift card donated to local charity.

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  7. Mark

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every thing tasted great. Seams like the bowl of onion soup was smaller than last time.

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  8. Nurit

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizers at the Lumberyard was beyond my expectations. The variety for everyone at the table was met. We shared the variety of humus, tins of fish (never had anything like that before and packed with flavor), Japanese Hamachi Crudo (beyond yummy), fried zucchini and Cobb salad. There was so much variety on the menu that I was bummed we were full and didn’t order dinner. Next time we won’t fill up on the appetizers. The kicker was the service was timely and we didn’t have to shout to engage in a conversation. You gotta try it!

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  9. Carrie

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the big round table in the alcove. Great celebration seat! Love my tinned fish!

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  10. Art

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re Laguna Beach locals and we go to Lumberyard frequently because it never lets us down. The amazing menu is always right on as are the cocktails and the service. They even have extensive gluten-free options. And the live music really gives it a “happy vibe”. 

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FAQs

Lumberyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-3900.

Lumberyard is rated 4.7 stars by 3233 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lumberyard

384 Forest Ave #10, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Lumberyard Parking with validation is located behind the restaurant off of Ocean Ave. Additional parking is available next to City Hall, across the street in "Lumber Yard" Parking Lot for $3.00 Street Parking is usually found up Third St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josue Tavares
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-3900
  • Private party facilities
    Located in one of the most historic buildings in downtown Laguna Beach, Lumberyard has something for everyone. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner and is known for its great American food such as rotisserie chicken, steaks, ribs and seafood.
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