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Sapphire Laguna Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.sapphirelaguna.com
  • Phone: (949) 715-9888
  • Hours of Operation: SAPPHIRE LAGUNA RESTAURANT
    Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

    Intermezzo: Daily, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

    Spice Plates: from 4:30pm

    Dinner : Nightly, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Open until 11 p.m. on weekends.

    Breakfast: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

    Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

    SAPPHIRE LAGUNA PANTRY
    Gourmet Shop Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Global, International
  • Executive Chef: Azmin Ghahreman
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: We invite you to share Sapphire's global cuisine with family and friends, at home or the office. For catering inquiries, please contact Theresa Park or Amanda Nealis at 949.715.0144 or via email: TheresaP@sapphirellc.com and Amandan@sapphirellc.com
  • Private Party Facilities: Sapphire Laguna is pleased to offer your group the opportunity to dine with us. Whether you are celebrating a family milestone or gathering with colleagues, custom menus and reserved seating for your group are easily arranged. Contact Jeff Manning - jeffm@sapphirellc.com
  • Private Party Contact: Jeff Manning (949) 715-3355 x314
  • Special Events & Promotions: Discover daily cheese samplings at Sapphire Pantry. (949)715-9889

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Brooks
  • Public Transit: Mass transit and the Laguna Beach Shuttle stops are adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Validated parking in the strucure behind Sapphire Laguna for lunch and dinner guests.
A word from Sapphire Laguna
The cuisine at Sapphire Laguna is characterized by Chef/Owner Azmin Ghahreman's distinctive international style - its cornerstone is the freshest possible local ingredients. The evolving menu changes seasonally - based on what is freshly caught and available from small farms, nearby markets and… artisan suppliers.

"When you dine at my restaurants you are traveling through the world's markets with your palate, and you don't even need a passport."

~Chef Azmin Ghahreman

Sapphire Laguna reach-in wine vaults house an eclectic collection of wines – more than 900 bottles, emphasizing varietals from around the world. All vintages are stored in temperature-controlled units behind a rustic wall made from actual wine staves. In addition, approximately 25 wines by the glass are available. Menu samples and wine offerings can be found on Sapphire Laguna's website.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diner Reviews
  • "Great restaurant with very good food, however they detract from the meal by being so slow. When everyone starts looking at their watches wondering where the food is, there is something going on! I am basing this on several visits, so it wasn't just one slow night (which can happen to anyone). I like this place because their patio is very nice and comfortable, the food and service are both good, but the speed of delivery is just that bit too long that it takes away from the overall experience. I understand that when things are cooked from fresh it takes more time, but others perform in a much more timely manner. Really a shame, it forces me to think twice if i want to invite people there, nothing worse than a dragging dinner."
    Dined on 7/22/2014
  • "food was great as well as the scenery, the service was very poor. I felt neglected when every other table was getting very good service."
    Dined on 7/22/2014
  • "The food is creative and has something for the carnivore to the herbivore. The food is fit for foodies, because of the price it may be a special occasion restaurant for some."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "Sapphire is a fun spot for lunch or dinner! Outside seating is a premium. We sat inside by windows and loved it. The pork loin was outstanding with mashed potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts!! My husband was not happy with the beef tenderloin and lobster ravioli because the beef lacked flavor and the sauce was overpowering. The lobster ravioli was delicious, though. Wine selection was great. Our server suggested a wine after we told him the type of Pinot Noir we liked and he was spot on. Service was a little slow but we weren't in a hurry. We would go back the next time we are visiting Laguna Beach. Reservations are helpful as weekends are busy."
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "This was our first time at Sapphire. When I made my reservation I put in a request for a patio table, but was told they cannot guarantee it. When we arrived for our reservation we were immediately seated at a beautiful patio table even though the restaurant was packed. We were greeted right away by our server who was knowledgeable and attentive though out the whole evening. Service was outstanding and the only reason I did not give the food 5 stars was because I ordered the wrong entrée for myself. I ordered the whole Branzino fish which was clearly noted on the menu, but I did not expect to find as many bones in this fish. It was very tasty, but very difficult to eat. My fault for ordering the fish served whole. I would come back again."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Had fantastic Egg's Benedict classic and not so classic combo. Bottle of Schramsberg Champagne and great service from our server Salvatore."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Great location for a fun evening. Wonderful food, service and ambiance. You need to go and enjoy this true Laguna Beach gem of a restaurant."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "Chef Azmin knows how to pair food! Every bite of my salad & entree was savory! Enjoyed a family dinner on the patio which was nice. Kids loved their meals served on fun kid-friendly plates... Loved that touch!!"
    Dined on 6/30/2014
  • "I took my daughter there for her 20th birthday dinner. We and a delightful and relaxing dinner. The food was very good. The only critique I have is that the Hamachi Crudo was too spicy for my liking but I'm sure those who don't mind spice would love it. The ambience was lovely and the service was very good as well. We have dined there many times and will go back again."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Very slow service for the amount of staff they had."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Great spot to eat outside for lunch or dinner. Food and service were both really good!"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "We have enjoyed dinning at Tastes on the Chrystal Serenity cruise ship which is affiliated with Sapphire. We chose dining at Sapphire for this reason. The unique menu offerings are delightful and we were pleased to find our favorite dishes at Sapphire as well. We are fortunate to have Sapphire close to home and will certainly return."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "We hadn't visited Sapphire Laguna in several years, but fortunately, nothing has changed. It's still a reliable place for tasty, well-prepared, creatively presented food that crosses many international culinary borders. They tend to emphasize seafood (especially fish), which is a good thing, because they're experts at it. Portions tend to be large, so plan accordingly, especially with appetizers. There are several on the menu that are almost too much for one person and would be better shared (e.g., the corn soup). The octopus salad is excellent--some of the tenderest octopus I've ever had, because it's sliced so thin. Main dishes: they have a super paella, and their version of surf and turf is a great beef tenderloin with lobster ravioli."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Everything here is great! Parking is difficult. Excellent vegetarian dish."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "Sapphire Laguna is a nice little restaurant for outdoor dining in the afternoon."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "My son and I decided to have an early dinner/late lunch (linner). We were sat beside the service station. When asked if we could sit elsewhere the hostess told us that she expected us earlier and the whole place was reserved for the night. We had a reservation. The food is worth a trip;BUT, we could not get a meal. We were there at 4:30 and after making our decision the waiter took the menu and said that we had to order from the small plate menu. So they could make sliders but not a full sized burger? Our waiter was very nice, very helpful. There was no one on the patio when we left, not packed like the hostess gave as the reason why we could not seat elsewhere. Hopefully they will up their service because the food deserves better."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "The lamb I ordered was good but the chick peas and kale that came with it were prepared strangely and just didn't taste very good. My husband didn't like the fish he ordered."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "I am a total soup geek and I eagerly tried the corn chowder here and it was off the charts amazing! The corn puree was thick and tasty, had chunks of smoky, thick-cut bacon and Dungeness crab... amazing! Everything else we had was great (we ordered 6 apps for two of us for tasting), but the chowder was the standout. We would love to come back again..."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "Our waiter raved about the amazing things the chef-owner was creating. We were not amazed at all. Sardine app was pure vinegar. Artichoke salad was mostly frisee. The paella was blah and flavorless, served in a cute copper pan. The only universally liked dish in our party was the fresh tasty corn crab chowder. Cocktails also missed the mark. They have an interesting wine list with fair markups. Seating outside is nice, but PCH traffic noise can be irritating."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "A pre booked Birthday dinner at a favorite restaurant. Great! To be greeted by a host who gave us an afterthought table that everyone walked around in close proximity was disappointing. This was not the intimate setting previouly enjoyed. Service started good then tailed off. Noise from the bar some 5 feet away was loud. Food was very rich this time. We didn't take dessert. Plus points: the view. Negative points: the location of the table and service that tailed off. It will be a while before we come vack at this cost."
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "Our Table server was attentive but not pushy. Bruce did an excellent job assisting us with any questions we had from the menu and made sure we were comfortable of our seating area and accommodated sitting me next to my husband so we actually hear ourselves, thumbs up to Bruce. "
    Dined on 5/30/2014
  • "I eat at Sapphire at least once a week. It's the best restaurant in Laguna hands down. Truly an innovative and delicious menus. HOWEVER, On my last visit as I arrived for my reservation I requested a patio seat. I looked out and there was only ONE table sitting outside. Yet both the manager and the hostess said "wait let's see if we can find you a table" to which I was blown away. They made wait a few minutes to see if they could find me a seat outside. Finally the hostess came back and said "the only seat we have for you is a communal seat" which I actually would have preferred in the first place IF they had taken the time to ask. Instead they recited some policy nonsense about I didn't put "patio" as a preference in my reservation. "
    Dined on 5/30/2014
  • "Went for an early dinner with a friend, and we ended up with all appetizers and dessert instead. Not a fan of the house Vodka-fruit Martini, but then again, I'm a Stoli girl! Lamb Dumplings were phenomenal! Herbed Potato Chips were amazing. And to top it off, we had the Chocolate Creme Brulee with Marshmallow Fluff for dessert with really good coffee. Service was friendly. Parking in the lot behind the restaurant was easy. Hostesses were helpful. Chef Azmin came around to tables and said hi. We had a great time!"
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "wonderful service, fabulous food and an incredible bottle of Hall Cabernet 2011!! "
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "The service and general friendliness was reall top shelf. The appetizers and salads were very good; however, the entrees (lamb and rib eye steak) were not very good. My rib eye steak was full of fat and grissle. With a check for $170 (including cocktails), I would expect better, especially after our waiter told us that everything on the menu was excellent!"
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "As always, the food was delicious, service appropriate. But the noise level inside is very loud. Outside dining is great when the weather is appropriate. We had dinner AND Sunday Brunch there, and all meals were great."
    Dined on 5/23/2014
  • "We dined for lunch on a quiet Thursday afternoon!! My best friend, her daughter and I all have multiple food restrictions and not only was a server respectful of these he was very helpful with suggestions. The Kobe burger is phenomenal and their temperatures are spot on!!"
    Dined on 5/22/2014
  • "Beautiful day with great food and service. The menu has a wonderful selection of custom made variations on traditional foods, such as eggs benedict. Wish I had tried more of the fabulous looking cocktails, will do next time! Interesting gourmet store, they run next door. Parking was easy, that's huge considering the usual weekend traffic! A definite favorite place for us and our friends. "
    Dined on 5/18/2014
  • "It seems that the quality of everything has gone down some from the last time we were in (8+ months ago). Chicken was fatty and chewy."
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "Best part of experience was house-styled martini. Service was very good. But truly mediocre food in taste, quality, and plating. At a much lower price point; perhaps acceptable, but not at dollars Sapphire demands."
    Dined on 5/16/2014
  • "Had dinner for two on a Thursday. The little place was packed so thank goodness for reservations. The Chardonnay was great with the barramundi. My server, however, forgot my appetizer and our drinks were not refilled timely. I love the place but it cost me $158 for the two of us with only one glass of wine each! I think the service should have been better."
    Dined on 5/15/2014
  • "Venue is great for celebrations or just a nice evening out with friends/family. Food is delicious, service was better than average. I would recommend asking your server for opinions they seem to have a pretty good knowledge of what to consider and what to pass on. Ambiance is wonderful, inside or out. Sapphire is a good choice for dining out in Laguna. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "My husband and I went here for a special occasion. After checking other reviews, we decided to give this a try. While the decor and ambience are great, we found the food to be below expectations for the price. While the server was prompt, by the end of the evening, we felt his attention bordered on the neurotic and uncomfortable by the end of our dinner. I had the monk fish hot pot. I was unable to finish it because it was too salty, which is odd since I like salty food. My husband had the Hawaiin fish wish was ok. Lychee mojito wasn't the best or worst we've tasted. Would recommend drinks on the patio with appetizers but save your money if you're looking for fine dining."
    Dined on 5/9/2014
  • "Consistent good food, but somehow the service was off this time."
    Dined on 5/7/2014
  • "We were disappointed with the menu and food. Had to send back one entree."
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "Our first visit and we were very pleasantly surprised. Had appetizers only: asparagus, carpaccio, and lamb dumplings. I confess I forgot the fourth. But all were great. Chocolate creme brûlée was fabulous. Good beer and wine list. Service very friendly and knowledgable. Overall great."
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "Eclectic menu with a nice outdoor patio. Food is good and the service is attentive. Also very dog friendly."
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "The meat eaters at the table raved about their meals. There was only one vegetarian option but it was good, although simple. Everyone remarked about how extensive and pricey drink and wine lists were. The service was great. I would dine here again, probably for a special occassion."
    Dined on 4/27/2014
  • "Food is consistently great with interesting, creative menus. Waiters are knowledgeable and efficient. Love this restaurant!"
    Dined on 4/27/2014
  • "we took visiting relatives from the East Coast to Sapphire for a Sunday brunch. It was the best meal of their vacation. Perfect setting, perfect day. They were very accommodating for our large group of 8 as well. This will always be on a highlights tour for any visitors now and we can't wait to return."
    Dined on 4/13/2014
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