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Nirvana by Chef Lindsay, Laguna Beach, CA

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

4.6 (1770)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
303 Broadway, Ste 101, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Healthy
We are an independent neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach, between Main Beach & the Historic Festival of Arts, owned by Laguna Beach native, Executive Chef Lindsay Smith. Inspired by Wine Country and California Coastal cuisine, our focus is on serving guests the way Chef Lindsay would feed her own family, in a warm, inviting atmosphere. We source the freshest ingredients, including free-range, organic poultry, sustainable seafood, antibiotic- and hormone-free meats, and seasonal, local produce. We strive to minimize our environmental impact and support the local community. Chef Lindsay, named one of the Top 10 chefs in Orange County and Top 5 in Laguna Beach, is dedicated to quality food, friendly service, and a memorable dining experience.

LUNCH: Casual table service, Counter service for Grab & Go (reservations not required)
DINNER: Table service (reservations recommended)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lindsay Smith
  • Catering
    Call for specific pricing and catering details (949) 497-0027. Pick up, Delivery and full service available. Private Rooftop Event Rental Available for Cocktail Receptions and More. Private Interior Dining Room Rental Available with Food and Beverage Minimun. No Rental Fee
  • Private party facilities
    Nirvana Grille Laguna Beach is available for Private Dining Events, Large Groups, Corporate Events & Private Luncheon Events. We look forward to assisting you.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    Beach & Broadway
  • Parking details
    Parking on Broadway adjacent to the restaurant called The Plaza Shopping Center available after 5pm to patrons only. During Summer lot is maintained by a valet company only. Parking is validated to half their fee for diner or leave for festivals at their normal rate. Street Meter Parking also around building on all sides but not always available.
  • Public transit
    There is a public transport drop off at the main Laguna Beach bus depot 100 Yards East of the building.Laguna Beach Trolley runs along PCH about 500 yards form the restaurant as well as seasonally runs next door at the bus station with easy accessibility to all Festival Grounds & Playhouse.
  • Entertainment
    Nirvana Grille features live music on the Bliss Bar Rooftop Patio on Sundays by Anesha Rose.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Ladies Cook & Connect Sisterhood & Motherhood

    $40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 6, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us for a Special Ladies Cook & Connect Evening in Celebration of Moms and Women. We’ll come together to share the meal, sip incredible wine, and gather for a night of laughter, connection, conversation, and community. ✨ Tuesday, May 6 | 6 PM at Nirvana by Chef Lindsay – Laguna Beach ✨ Choose to step into the kitchen with Chef Lindsay for a hands-on culinary experience, where you’ll learn essential techniques to prepare the night’s nourishing meal using seasonal, fresh, sustainable, and organic ingredients. We will create a beautiful table scape, sip incredible wines, and connect with other inspiring women. Once the preparations are complete, we’ll gather around the table to share the meal, toast to sisterhood, and enjoy an evening filled with laughter, conversation, and community. The perfect way to honor mothers, celebrate friendships, and indulge in a truly special night of culinary delight and connection. ✨ Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 ✨ Time: 6 PM ✨ Location: Nirvana by Chef Lindsay – 303 Broadway, Ste. 101, Laguna Beach (Parking available in The Plaza Shopping Center) ✨ Tickets: $40 per person – Includes hands-on cooking, meal, instruction & tax (Gratuity for staff is at your discretion) Reserve your seat today and treat yourself to a night of bliss at Nirvana.
    Ladies Cook & Connect Sisterhood & Motherhood Photo

What 1,770 people are saying

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nirvana by Chef Lindsay is a beloved Laguna Beach gem, cherished for its "scrumptious tasty food" and "exceptional service." Known for a "creative, enticing cuisine," the restaurant offers "high quality, sourced properly" ingredients. Chef Lindsay's "culinary expertise" and welcoming ambiance make it a must-visit destination.

1,770 Reviews
  1. Jo

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scrumptious tasty food, everything was fabulous! Nice atmosphere with comfortable seating. Not at all noisy so you can have a conversation without shouting. Wonderful friendly staff and great service. We'll be back!

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  2. Perry

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant, it's one of our favorites in Laguna Beach. Chef Lindsey is a wonderful chef and we're never disappointed.
    Nirvana by Chef LindsayResponded on April 22, 2025
    So grateful for your kind review! It’s always wonderful to hear when our guests enjoy every part of their experience—thank you for making our day!

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  3. Lynn VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Love the fact that the food is high quality and sourced properly. Grass fed plus, wild caught plus. For the most part food was fresh and very tasty. The service was interesting to say the least. And that's all I will say about that.
    Nirvana by Chef LindsayResponded on April 22, 2025
    Thank you for recognizing the quality of our ingredients — we take pride in offering thoughtfully sourced, clean cuisine that aligns with our commitment to wellness and sustainability. We're glad you enjoyed the food, and we appreciate your feedback on the service hiccup. We’re always working to create a welcoming and positive experience for all of our guests and will take your comments into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again.

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  4. Michelle

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food at a great price for their 17th anniversary!

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  5. Jo VIP

    London85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We helped Lindsay celebrate the Nirvana's 17th anniversary - April 17, all food $17, plus saw her 17 year old son! The local vibe was warm & friendly, the staff excellent, the food and drink delicious - we'll be back!
    Nirvana by Chef LindsayResponded on April 22, 2025
    Thank you for joining us for our 17th Anniversary and for sharing such a positive experience! A perfect score like this reminds us why we do what we do. See you again soon at Nirvana!

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  6. Britt

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent clean food! This was my second time back in 12 days. Lindsay is a marvelous chef!
    Nirvana by Chef LindsayResponded on April 19, 2025
    Wow—thank you for the triple 5-stars! We're so happy you loved the food, service, and atmosphere. It means a lot to us and we can’t wait to have you back at Nirvana soon!

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  7. Michael

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Lindsay always makes you feel like one of the family everytime we come to visit Nirvana Grille. Last's night celebration of the restaurant's 17th year was fantastic! The food, ambiance and customer camaraderie was off the hook!
    Nirvana by Chef LindsayResponded on April 19, 2025
    Thank you so much for this heartfelt review! The response to our 17th anniversary celebration was truly moving — such a beautiful reminder of what it means to be part of a community. We’re so grateful for guests like you who make Nirvana feel like family. Here’s to many more years of connection, great food, and unforgettable nights!

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  8. D'Anne

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family has enjoyed this outstanding restaurant for 17 years! Creative cooking, always fresh and innovative! Excellent service! Don’t miss this Laguna gem!
    Nirvana by Chef LindsayResponded on April 19, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us. Starting April 22, we’re debuting our fresh and innovative Spring Menu — we hope you’ll join us to try all the new seasonal creations. And we’d love to welcome you to one of our monthly Ladies Cook & Connect dinners — a fun, relaxed evening where we cook together, share stories, and bond over great food (and new friendships!). Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Jeff VIP

    Los Angeles38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the cauliflower/Brussel sprouts appetizer. Excellent. The lentil soup. Very tasty. Two kinds of ravioli. Delightful. The beef stroganoff. Delicious. For desert, we shared the mud pie. Quite enjoyable. Nirvana remains my favorite restaurant in Laguna Beach.
    Nirvana by Chef LindsayResponded on April 19, 2025
    Thank you so much for the glowing review! We’re honored to be your favorite spot in Laguna Beach. We're thrilled you enjoyed everything from the cauliflower & brussels sprouts to the mud pie — and everything in between. We’re debuting our Spring Menu on April 22 and we’d love for you to come in and discover some new favorites. See you soon!

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  10. Barbara VIP

    Orange County19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lindsay is an amazing chef and wonderful host! She makes everyone in the entire restaurant feel welcome as she servers up incredible dishes to dine on. Lindsay is very creative and always coming up with new innovative ideas. Absolutely book your next meal at Nirvana Grill!

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FAQs

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nirvana by Chef Lindsay also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 497-0027.

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay is rated 4.6 stars by 1770 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

303 Broadway, Ste 101, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Beach & Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking on Broadway adjacent to the restaurant called The Plaza Shopping Center available after 5pm to patrons only. During Summer lot is maintained by a valet company only. Parking is validated to half their fee for diner or leave for festivals at their normal rate. Street Meter Parking also around building on all sides but not always available.
  • Public transit
    There is a public transport drop off at the main Laguna Beach bus depot 100 Yards East of the building.Laguna Beach Trolley runs along PCH about 500 yards form the restaurant as well as seasonally runs next door at the bus station with easy accessibility to all Festival Grounds & Playhouse.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lindsay Smith
  • Entertainment
    Nirvana Grille features live music on the Bliss Bar Rooftop Patio on Sundays by Anesha Rose.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Call for specific pricing and catering details (949) 497-0027. Pick up, Delivery and full service available. Private Rooftop Event Rental Available for Cocktail Receptions and More. Private Interior Dining Room Rental Available with Food and Beverage Minimun. No Rental Fee
  • Private party facilities
    Nirvana Grille Laguna Beach is available for Private Dining Events, Large Groups, Corporate Events & Private Luncheon Events. We look forward to assisting you.
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