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1. Larsen at Hotel Laguna
4.7
Exceptional(1624)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 75 times today
Nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach, Hotel Laguna offers a charming laid-back luxurious experience like no other. Just steps from the sparkling sea, experience the best of Southern California views and chef-driven creations. The beautiful Larsen Restaurant is where Orange County comes together for fresh local ingredients and cuisine that captures the diverse flavors of the modern West. An inspired selection of California wines and refreshing craft cocktails offer the perfect pairing for every plate. At Hotel Laguna we translate the essence of warm, heartfelt hospitality...morning, noon and night!
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2. Las Brisas
4.4
Awesome(12305)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 125 times today
Las Brisas, a Laguna Beach icon, blends timeless charm with classic Southern California cuisine, offering fresh, chef-curated dishes and world-class hospitality. Start your day with our Weekday Breakfast or unwind during our Weekday Happy Hour with bites like Tuna Poke and a Las Brisas Margarita. On weekends, savor our luxurious 4-course Brunch while enjoying breathtaking ocean views. Whether dining in our elegant rooms or relaxing on the outdoor patio, Las Brisas provides a historic coastal setting perfect for any occasion.
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3. Driftwood Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(1414)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Laguna Beach
Booked 45 times today
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.
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4. Oto Sushi
4.6
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Laguna Beach
Booked 22 times today
Laguna Beach's first sustainable sushi restaurant. At Oto Sushi, we bring you the freshest, highest-quality seafood and ingredients sourced from certified sustainable fisheries and eco-friendly farms, promoting ocean conservation and responsible farming with every bite. Our scratch kitchen makes all our sauces in-house, free from preservatives and artificial ingredients. Our menu is thoughtfully designed to cater to various preferences, with 98% of our offerings gluten-free, including gluten-free soy sauce, tempura, and more. Our signature menu features standout items like the Laguna Heat Roll; Nigiri with Yakumi, where each piece of premium fish is delicately enhanced with fresh, seasonal garnishes; and our award-nominated Oto Burgers, a sushi-inspired twist on a classic burger with bold umami flavors. For lovers of Japanese barbecue, our Robatayaki selections bring the rich, smoky flavors of traditional Japanese grilling to your table.
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5. 230 Forest Avenue
4.8
Exceptional(2906)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 13 times today
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.
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6. Miki Sushi & Sake
5.0
Exceptional(78)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Laguna Beach
Booked 5 times today
Honoring Chef Miki Izumisawa, the female, award-winning sushi artist, originally trained by the one and only Nobu Matsuhisa. Miki was inspired by nature to create unique nigiri, cut rolls and hand rolls that blur the line between art and fusion sushi. Miki's recipes transform elements of the natural world with names such as Lava Flow, Moon and Sun, Feather in the Sky, and Prairie. Before her passing, Miki carefully coached outstanding female-only sushi chefs to execute her masterpieces. Her legacy continues in this romantic styled coastal, intimate sushi bar and cozy 18 window seats with views of Laguna's main beach. Owners Chris Olsen and Greg Washer are longtime locals who appreciate what Miki did for this community with an outstanding Japanese experience pushing the boundaries of tradition. Reservations recommended!
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7. Pinafini
4.8
Exceptional(91)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Laguna Beach
Booked 14 times today
Nestled along the stunning coastline of Laguna Beach, Pinafini invites guests to experience the vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean region. The warm, inviting ambiance features earthy tones, modern accents, and beautiful Mediterranean olive trees creating a serene escape. Our menu is a delightful journey through diverse Mediterranean cuisines, showcasing fresh, sourced ingredients. Diners can savor classic dishes such as a flavorful mezze platters, tender grilled kebabs, and fragrant tagines, all bursting with authentic spices and herbs. For the seafood lovers, we provide an extraordinary twist with mediterranean spices that will elevate, leaving your taste buds craving more with every bite. Our extensive wine list features selections from renowned Mediterranean vineyards, perfectly complementing the dishes. Pinafini does not only bring the essense of Mediterranean flavors to Laguna Beach but also creates a welcoming space for community and connection.
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8. Lumberyard
4.6
Exceptional(3290)
Price: Moderate
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 17 times today
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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9. Rebel Omakase
4.8
Exceptional(248)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Laguna Beach
Booked 10 times today
PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKINGWE ONLY OFFER AN OMAKASE PRE-FIXED MENUWe put all our heart and soul into a creative and unique experience. Our Omakase is a pre-fixed menu based on raw fish and shellfish. All ingredients come from Japan, prepared with Japanese techniques and elements. Our Omakase is a fine dining, intimate experience, prepared in front of our guests to highlight the integrity of our dishes.DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be communicated in advance through TEXT MESSAGE. Please note that we are unable to substitute for no-shellfish, raw fish, meat, gluten or dairy.Seating at the BAR or at the TABLE menu are identical, our servers will be happy to explain the details and nuances of each dishBE ON TIME Late arrivals will miss the first coursesCANCELLATION varies based on the size of the group and Omakase experience selected. Due to the nature of our restaurant and the impact of late cancellations, a fee equivalent to the full price of the meal will be appliedTEXT (949) 664-3186
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10. Alessa by Chef Pirozzi
4.6
Exceptional(1613)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Laguna Beach
Booked 23 times today
Bustling pizzeria just steps from the beach that serves thin-crust pies & pasta amid a rustic dining room.NOTE: This is not affiliated with Cucina Alessa in Newport Beach or Huntington Beach.

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