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230 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA

230 Forest Avenue

4.8 (2944)
$30 and under
Californian
230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 494-2545
  • Website
    http://www.230Forestavenue.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Marc Cohen
  • Location
    230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    PCH
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,944 people are saying

230 Forest Avenue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
230 Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach is a beloved dining spot known for "excellent food and superb service." Guests rave about its "consistently delicious" menu featuring dishes like the halibut special and calamari. The charming outdoor seating offers a "great location" for people-watching, and the "attentive service" ensures a delightful experience.
2,944 Reviews

  1. Patrick VIP

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked at the last minute while visiting Laguna. What a surprise! The subtly of all the food and drink options we tried were superb. Too often, restaurants try to do too much to impress. This was the opposite, my wife's martini perfectly prepared. My scallops excellent. The risotto balanced the scallops well. The only slight miss were the brussel sprouts, but still good. Service was good as was the atmosphere. Overall couldn't have been happier.

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  2. Donna VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rebecca is fantastic! She knows the menu & makes great suggestions! Shes a hard worker!

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  3. Robert VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time dining at 230 Forest. Brought some friends visiting us. They loved it as much as we do! Excellent everything!

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  4. Nick VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service (this time with Chris) is always exceptional.

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  5. M VIP

    San Diego78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this Laguna Beach restaurant for its excellent food and beverages along with top notch service (Chris last night:). Consistently delicious over the years. Many thanks and see you again next year!

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  6. Margaret VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently good food with awesome service. Highly recommend.

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  7. Robert VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super experience - food was delicious and our server was fabulous. It made for a relaxed and lovely dining experience.

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  8. Diane VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place for a light bite. Indoor and outdoor seating. Staff very attentive and and accommodating. The food was good and drinks reasonable.

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  9. James

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    230 Forest Ave was fantastic! Wonderful food and service.

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  10. Dale VIP

    Las Vegas18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience with excellent food and good service. Highly recommend having dinner here.

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230 Forest Avenue is rated 4.8 stars by 2944 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
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230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross street
    PCH
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marc Cohen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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