Driftwood Kitchen

Name: Driftwood Kitchen
Address: 619 Sleepy Hollow Ln., Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92651
Telephone: (949) 715-7700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1224 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 7, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Californian
Hours of operation
Daily 9:00 am–2:15 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 715-7700
Website
http://www.driftwoodkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Rainer Schwarz
Catering
The Driftwood Private Room is just upstairs of the Driftwood Kitchen and State Room Bar, and offers sparkling ocean views. Inspired by the historical charm of the building, the rich dark hardwood floors and paneling, grey tufted chairs and bay windows, this ambiance offers a very private setting for your business or social gathering.
Private party facilities
With unobstructed views of the Ocean, our unique ocean front property offers a spectacular location for special events and weddings of many styles and sizes. We are able to customize each of our unique spaces to accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, corporate gatherings, weddings ceremonies and receptions, or a day at the beach,
Private party contact
Becca Peng: (949) 281-5720

Location
619 Sleepy Hollow Ln., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Cross street
Coast Highway and Cleo
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Trolley stop Coast Hwy @ Cleo St, SB - Stop 14
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Parker House Roll$6.00
vermont creamery butter
Oysters
selection of east & west coast | oysters on the 1/2 shell | classic mignonette
- 1/2 Doz$20.00
- Doz$39.00
DK Seafood Tower
maine lobster tail | king crab leg | poached jumbo mexican shrimp | oysters on the half shell | spanish octopus ceviche | tuna tartare
- Petite$75.00
- Large$125.00
Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts$13.00
cranberries | orange | balsamic | parmesan
Roasted Butternut Squash Puree with Wild Mushroom Ragu$14.00
poached farm egg | parmesan | lemon zest
Driftwood Fries$9.00
hand-cut kennebec potatoes | herb aioli
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$17.00
crispy sesame shell | tobiko caviar | avocado puree
Escargot Gratin$15.00
lemon garlic butter | epi baguette
DWK Crab Cake$19.00
frisee & apple salad | lemon herb yogurt
Spanish Octopus$17.00
chick pea puree | tomato-caper vinaigrette | za'atar
New Caledonian Blue Shrimp$19.00
smoked paprika | lemon | linguica | cilantro
Today's Selection of Cured Meats & Artisanal Cheese$22.00
accompaniments

Soups & Salads

Lobster Bisque$14.00
brioche croutons | yukon gold potato | watercress emulsion
Chicory Salad with Cranberries$13.00
pears | goat cheese | pomegranate vinaigrette | mint
Arugula & Quinoa Salad$17.00
manchego | dried cherries | crushed hazelnut | red wine vinaigrette
Little Gem Caesar Salad$14.00
radish | anchovies | fried capers | lemon parmesan vinaigrette | herb crostini

Large Plates

Grilled Jumbo Asparagus and Romanesco$32.00
anson mills polenta | wild mushrooms | champagne beurre blanc
New Zealand Sea Bream$38.00
charred baby pock choy | fennel | capers | tomato broth
Black Cod en Papillote$38.00
spaghetti squash | charred endive | sunchokes | orange vinaigrette
Glacier 51 Chilean Seabass$49.00
roasted salsify | cauliflower | clams | smoked mussels
Lobster Spaghetti Carbonara$39.00
farm egg | pork guanciale | parmesan romano | tarragon
Pan Seared King Salmon$38.00
le puy lentils | wilted arugula | beurre rouge | herb salad
Braised Prime Beef Short Rib$42.00
smoked ham hock and potato puree | squash | goat cheese | braising jus
Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast$42.00
potato-chive pancakes | apple and endive salad | huckleberry sauce
16 Oz Kansas City New York Steak$52.00
hand-cut kennebec fries | provencal tomato | garlic tallow butter
Flat Iron Steak & Pork Belly$32.00
chimichurri sauce | roasted mushrooms | crispy red onions

What 1,224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Seafood

1,224 Reviews

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Vicki
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous view and food was superb! Great service as well.
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Brian
Orange County
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Driftwood Kitchen has an amazing location but is tired and needs a really good refresh
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Beverly
Orange County
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a brunch menu. Ordered the salmon patty sandwich, which was good without the spicy aioli sauce on it. Also, substituted a salad instead of fries. Beautiful view from dining room.
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Andrea
Las Vegas
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wanted a seafood tower for our last evening in Laguna Beach. This restaurant was perfect! We could hear the waves crashing below, and felt a nice breeze from the ocean air. Our next visit will be closer to sunset to take in the beautiful views. The food was perfect exactly what we were looking for, and the seafood tower is very generous for the price. The lobster taquitos were delicious as well. We love Laguna and hope to visit again soon!
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Heather
Orange County
55 reviews
vip
3.0
55 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oysters were not fresh. Service was very good. The food could be better.
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Julia
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
While this has been on of my favorites for many years, the experience this weekend was not up to their normal standards.
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GREG
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drove up from San Diego to celebrate a bday. Service and ambiance were fantastic! Food was very good and for the setting, the prices are fair. Free valet would be a nice perk but understandably the area is crazy for parking on the weekends. Definitely recommend!
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Alejandra
Baja California
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. The staff was wonderful!
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Laura
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. We had the Brussels sprouts, calamari, salmon and sea bass. All were perfectly prepared. They were very crowded the moment they opened at 5:00 so you need reservations. Service was very friendly and prompt.
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Peter
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Chilean Sea Bass was the best I've ever had anywhere before. Having the view of Sleepy Hollow Beach where my kids grew up was special.
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FAQs

Driftwood Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 1224 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 7, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

619 Sleepy Hollow Ln., Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Coast Highway and Cleo
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Hours of operation
Daily 9:00 am–2:15 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Trolley stop Coast Hwy @ Cleo St, SB - Stop 14
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rainer Schwarz
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.driftwoodkitchen.com/
Phone number
(949) 715-7700
Catering
The Driftwood Private Room is just upstairs of the Driftwood Kitchen and State Room Bar, and offers sparkling ocean views. Inspired by the historical charm of the building, the rich dark hardwood floors and paneling, grey tufted chairs and bay windows, this ambiance offers a very private setting for your business or social gathering.
Private party facilities
With unobstructed views of the Ocean, our unique ocean front property offers a spectacular location for special events and weddings of many styles and sizes. We are able to customize each of our unique spaces to accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, corporate gatherings, weddings ceremonies and receptions, or a day at the beach,
Private party contact
Becca Peng: (949) 281-5720

Driftwood Kitchen

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

DK Seafood Tower

French Toast

DK Benedict

Small Plates

Parker House Roll$6.00

Oysters

DK Seafood Tower

Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Roasted Butternut Squash Puree with Wild Mushroom Ragu$14.00

Driftwood Fries$9.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$17.00

Escargot Gratin$15.00

DWK Crab Cake$19.00

Spanish Octopus$17.00

New Caledonian Blue Shrimp$19.00

Today's Selection of Cured Meats & Artisanal Cheese$22.00

Soups & Salads

Lobster Bisque$14.00

Chicory Salad with Cranberries$13.00

Arugula & Quinoa Salad$17.00

Little Gem Caesar Salad$14.00

Large Plates

Grilled Jumbo Asparagus and Romanesco$32.00

New Zealand Sea Bream$38.00

Black Cod en Papillote$38.00

Glacier 51 Chilean Seabass$49.00

Lobster Spaghetti Carbonara$39.00

Pan Seared King Salmon$38.00

Braised Prime Beef Short Rib$42.00

Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast$42.00

16 Oz Kansas City New York Steak$52.00

Flat Iron Steak & Pork Belly$32.00

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