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Lumberyard

4.6
4.6
2806 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

    (949) 715-3900

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Cary Redfearn: (949) 715-3900

  • 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

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What 2,806 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

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  1. HollyW

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Upbeat and friendly. Very good food. Enjoyed the music. Non waitstaff- maybe managers-we’re walking around checking on tables. Shows good management !
  2. JohnF

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at The Lumberyard. Comfortable setting with excellent service. Tried some new (to me) items on the menu, didn’t disappoint. Add their cornbread and your meal is complete.
  3. CCfan

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    Had fish & chips, very heavy batter with hardly any fish inside. Very disappointing
  4. Caligirl

    Orange County

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I frequent the Lumberyard often. The food is always consistent and the staff is friendly. On this evening, I had the crab cake salad which I LOVE. My husband had the stroganoff which he loved! We have yet to have anything we didn’t enjoy.
  5. LindaMc

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Good food, good service, good portions/value. I recommend this place for a no-fuss, convenient, casual meal any day/ any time!
  6. KatherineW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm & inviting atmosphere. Attentive service with a personal touch. Diverse, moderate priced menu with something for everyone.
  7. AlisonC

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the ambiance and meal choices that we were hoping for…..everything about our date was perfect!
  8. Josur

    Orange County

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food remains top quality and delicious- the staff is always there to serve u and answer any questions and remembers you from visit after visit even though it may have been a while since you were there - I highly recommend this restaurant…. You will never be disappointed!!!
  9. buzzo

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    lemon drop. not very lemony. fries good burger good.
  10. DDunn

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made reservation for early dinner to follow a play we attended. Great to be able to walk to the restaurant from the Laguna Playhouse, hostess was able to accommodate our early arrival. Really enjoyed tying a cochair with Mescal. The meal was delicious - I enjoyed the salmon and my partner enjoyed a beyond burger! Great service and great ambience as well.
  11. Beachwalker

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service for a pre-theater dinner. We all enjoyed our dinners - cedar planked salmon, chicken Cobb salad, and skirt steak. The March 17 Irish coffee was a hit.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food is excellent & the staff professional, attentive & friendly. The special St Patrick’s Day menu was fabulous!
  13. Docpaul

    Orange County

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fine pre-theater, casual meal. Drinks and food and service were good and convenient.
  14. CathyL

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Will definitely eat here again.
  15. LouiseLangley1

    Orange County

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun Restaurant. Local hot spot. Good food and service. Fun Bar Scene
  16. FossilOne

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Two of us went for a light meal on midweek night 6:00 reservation. Fairly busy when we arrived and filled up quickly. We split grilled artichoke (great), wedge salad (very good) and French Dip (very good, horse radish sauce should be much spicier) and a bottle of Zinfandel blend wine. Excellent service. Relatively high noise level - could not hear musician.
  17. MarkB

    Orange County

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good. The Wedge salad was large but the lettuce was only average. On the other hand, both the Salmon and Parmesan Sole dishes were excellent. The sides of potatoes and rice with the vegetables were also excellent. The atmosphere and service were also excellent that made for a very enjoyable dinner. We will go back and soon.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Meatloaf with mushrooms was fantastic and so was the beef dip sandwich. Great place and will keep coming back
  19. KitS

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food and friendly, attentive staff. Would highly recommend for a group get together.
  20. Jerrid

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant, I’ve never had a bad meal here and the service is always really good.
  21. HarryH

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favorite Dish - Parmesan Sole!!!! Favorite Waiter - Chad
  22. DaveS

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This was our second time dining at the Lumberyard. We like the vibe and enjoy the food. The ribs were excellent and service from Christina was great. Live music is a big plus.
  23. FrankA

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    a great spot - well managed - a pleasure to visit good location - great menu
  24. marya

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was a lovely experience where we were seated in an alcove with windows. We could easily chat and our waiter Isaiah was extremely competent and accommodating ! The food was good and the whole experience from making the reservation to paying the bill was a piece of cake. I would definitely recommend this place to friends
  25. NicV

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for accommodating our large group! The food and service was amazing as always, as was the music and ambiance.
  26. JImmy

    San Diego

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Had the fried chicken sandwich and breading was not good. Too much flour or something. Waiter didn’t seem to notice or care that it went mostly untouched
  27. LarryR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our early diner. We told them it was our anniversary but they didn’t recognize it. But no problem.
  28. PatrickF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    It is pretty darn loud in there...now it was Valentines Day and full but it was not 'romantic' like I thought it would be....server never introduced himself...
  29. Aquaman

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Pre Theater dinner was very good. Our server Jeannie was excellent. The music was good but laid down a volume level baseline that some diners considered a challenge, wow is there a significant noise level. Located near the Laguna Playhouse combines with good food and excellent service is hard to beat. It would please me if that decides to start the music at 7:30
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great time at Lumberyard. This time we had the French Dip and Fish and Chips and both were fresh and delicious. Excellent service from our server as well.
  31. ThomasJ

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very nice dining experience in Laguna Beach. Clam Chowder taste great, but a little pricey at $14 a small bowl. Chicken Pot pie was very good and the skirt steak was excellent. Overall a very nice dining experience. A little noisy for intimate conversation, hard infrastructure and live music make it loud. Live music was good. Service was prompt and courteous. We would eat there again.
  32. Rita

    St. Louis

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very nice restaurant with many comfort food choices. Ribs were meaty with a sticky bbq sauce. Meatloaf was very nice on top of mashed potatoes.
  33. Leek

    Orange County

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lumberyard is always reliable--good food, good service, a little pricey.
  34. Dali

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Neighborhood gem. Traditional staple.
  35. SusanW

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the Lumberyard. It's our go-to restaurant for dinner before a show at the Laguna Playhouse. Great food. Great cocktails. A bit noisy, but that's OK. A very comfortable, taverny place with lots of locals and visitors alike.
  36. ChrisM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was great. Service was prompt and attentive without being pushy.
  37. FoodDude

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good location for pre/post theater. Good food and ambience.
  38. Beacon

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it there.! Always go before the playhouse.
  39. LeanneE

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good. I love the sole.
  40. LindaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner. Would definitely go back again.

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You can order delivery directly from Lumberyard using the Order Online button. Lumberyard also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-3900.

Lumberyard is rated 4.6 stars by 2806 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Lumberyard

384 Forest Ave #10, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Laguna Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (949) 715-3900

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Cary Redfearn: (949) 715-3900

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