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Lumberyard, Laguna Beach, CA

Lumberyard

4.7 (3288)
$30 and under
American
384 Forest Ave #10, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josue Tavares
  • Private party facilities
    Located in one of the most historic buildings in downtown Laguna Beach, Lumberyard has something for everyone. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner and is known for its great American food such as rotisserie chicken, steaks, ribs and seafood.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Parking details
    Free Lumberyard Parking with validation is located behind the restaurant off of Ocean Ave. Additional parking is available next to City Hall, across the street in "Lumber Yard" Parking Lot for $3.00 Street Parking is usually found up Third St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,288 people are saying

Lumberyard 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumberyard delights with its "great food, great staff, great vibe" and is a "favorite go-to spot" in Laguna Beach. Guests praise the "excellent service and food," "delicious" menu options, and lively atmosphere with live music. "Perfect location" for theater-goers, it's a "neighborhood gem" with a cozy, welcoming ambiance.

3,288 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    Orange County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I wish you had given me the opportunity to rate the noise level differently. It was NOT energetic, it was deafening. I couldn't hear a word my dinner companion was saying. I finally had to take out my hearing aids and although, I could carry on a conversation, it was less painful. The servers were great and attentive. The ribs were as good as always. The campfire chocolate chip cookie was underbaked and I won't order it again. Check out BJs Pizookie and you'll see the difference.

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  2. Amelia VIP

    Orange County163 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have dined here many times and always enjoyed it. This time it was a bit disappointing. We started with the Wedge Salad which had no Blue Cheese. We were told it was in the dressing which we did not find in the dressing. We requested a side which our server brought us. My husband had the meatloaf which was a bit smaller than in the past but very good. I had the Burger and it was disappointing. It had no seasoning and had no taste. They started playing music in the bar area at 6:00 pm, but the restaurant was very crowded and noisy so you could not hear the music.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Great food, great staff, great bar, great vibe. Nice place to spend an evening in Laguna.

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  4. Gavin

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server, service and food. Our family favorite.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recommend Lumberyard- we both got salads that were delicious, big enough to be filling, the server gave helpful advice, friendly and service was prompt. We will be back to try other items and some dessert

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  6. Sejel

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food! We also enjoyed the live music.

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  7. Marc

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was great. The band was very loud so we had to talk over it.

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  8. Rob

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner! The hostess was polite and accommodating. Our server was helpful and attentive without being intrusive. The owner came by and gave us the interesting history of the restaurant. All four of us had different meals and each one was delicious. The calamari appetizer was excellent, too! I highly recommend The Lumberyard!

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  9. George

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service actually it wasn’t too crowded. Probably because of the weather down in Laguna but the food was great. Everything else was five**

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  10. Sharon

    Orange County33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    54 years in Laguna and always think of lumberyards being the local watering hole most of the time the food is very nice. My hamburger was too dry, but the service was good -it’s just part of my history here and we love going there

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FAQs

Lumberyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-3900.

Lumberyard is rated 4.7 stars by 3288 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Lumberyard

384 Forest Ave #10, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Lumberyard Parking with validation is located behind the restaurant off of Ocean Ave. Additional parking is available next to City Hall, across the street in "Lumber Yard" Parking Lot for $3.00 Street Parking is usually found up Third St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josue Tavares
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Located in one of the most historic buildings in downtown Laguna Beach, Lumberyard has something for everyone. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner and is known for its great American food such as rotisserie chicken, steaks, ribs and seafood.
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