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Larsen at Hotel Laguna, Laguna Beach, CA

Larsen at Hotel Laguna

4.5
4.5
1198 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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 people

7:00 PM


Booked 48 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 494-1151
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    Chef-driven, local and fresh ingredients. From passed hors D'oeuvres, buffet and plated options, create a menu perfectly suited to your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Our seaside venues can accommodate special events of all styles and sizes, while our event team will assist you in creating a memory to last a lifetime.To inquire, please contact events@thehotellagunabeach.com
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

What 1,198 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

1,198 Reviews
  1. jasonc

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Booked table for 4 in Larsens weeks ago. Had confirmation for the table. Seated us in Fin, sushi restaurant.

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  2. JanW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The music was too loud with a constant high beat. No very relaxing, the service was delayed and food was poor.

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  3. DinaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great views. Food was excellent. A little pricey but worth it for the view & food.

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  4. HeleneS

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best dinner spot in Laguna, for a lively, scenic, and fun atmosphere. Food from Fin at Larsen is fresh, innovative and delicious-with craft cocktails at sunset. Memorable in all the best ways.

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  5. SUNRISE

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Beautiful ocean views. Food was mediocre, small portions and highly priced Service was average. Our server didn't check on us at all during the meal. If ambience and views are important, it's worth trying.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Senastian was a great server. Ambiance can't get better. Dinner on a Tuesday night made it peaceful.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both food and services were amazing. I was there celebrating my birthday and I really enjoyed being there.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good food but a bit pricey. Confusing with so many menus posted online. Thought food would be more casual, but the dinner menu we were given was different than what we found online. Beautiful views though.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We had a great dinner at Larsen’s! The food was amazing! The ambiance was great, with a DJ playing music in the bar area starting at 9pm. It is definitely a fun vibe.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant we’ve ever been to in Laguna. My husband and have date night once a year in Laguna and this is THE BEST PLACE for it! Friday night they had a life DJ. Food was absolutely the best as well! Totally recommend this restaurant, great experience overall 👌🏻

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  11. StevenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The scallops appetizer was excellent and the Halibut and short ribs delicious!!

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  12. Quan

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Hotel Laguna is one of the best locations in town. The revovtions at the hotel restaurant are fabulous. The location on the beach could not be better. This bar and restaurant is not to be missed.

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  13. LizS

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We love eating at Larsen. Next time we will skip the sushi menu. Mussels and crab were excellent.

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  14. RanaN

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    The Sea Food is great, however its a bit pricy for the Halibut entrée. They also charge you $5 to split a meal which I thought was kinda weird.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything ok when I have dinner here with my friend

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  16. MitziB

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waves crashing, spectacular lunch, view and service. Beautifully remodeled.

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  17. DebraF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience5
    Food is overpriced for what it is. Good but not worth any more than other places. A 4 percent up charge, which we had reversed, for operational coats is deceptive and borderline dishonest. Parking with valet a bit pricey…10 for first two hours ..ten per hour after. Service was good if not a bit slow. Desert came out still frozen so had to send back.

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  18. DanK

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner on the patio, amazing view of the ocean and sunset. Great Food, Service and Location! Highly recommend if you want to grab dinner and watch the sunset!! One of the best spots in Laguna Beach!!

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  19. BrendaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Unfortunately the service was not good. We started with one server and then we were handed over to a 2nd server and then a 3rd server where we were told they they were going to tag team because they were also serving a large wedding party. Food was great and the view was amazing g

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  20. NadiaD

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    Been here many times- mainly for the view… Location is excellent, food is very good, service not so great- not very attentive- needs a lot of refinement for the quality of the restaurant!

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  21. 1sttimediner

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great and the view was awesome. The drinks are a little strong for our liking, but other than that, we enjoyed it very much.

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  22. MicMoz

    San Francisco

    188 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    188 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    Larsen at Hotel Laguna could be so good, but unfortunately the restaurant is subservient to the DJ booming bar, so unless you like big empty room with boom boom music roaring through your head you can skip it and just go drink and shout in the bar. It is a shame because the chef is very talented. Room is nice but needs more decor and better lighting. Service is good.

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  23. chownow

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience all around. The only problem is few people know it exists. It should promote itself more effectively.

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  24. PhilB

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    The food and drinks were a disappointment. The rib-eye quality is one of the worst I’ve ever had. The pork bolognese was good however. The ribeye came out cold and you could tell it was sitting while the pasta was steaming. The Lamb meatballs were okay. I wouldn’t order them again. The meatball itself was over cooked and flavorless. The drinks were disappointing and the only thing about the restaurant that didn’t disappoint was the view, and the service was good. Neither are good enough to go back or recommend to others. Add on top that they charge an additional 4% on top of their overpriced food and I’m not surprised it was only 1/4 at 7 pm while other nearby restaurants had no availability. Also be prepared to pay for parking because they do not validate your parking since per the valet the restaurant needs the money since new management took over.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved the view and every entree we ordered! We hope to be back again soon, thank you for a memorable night :)

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It says hi OPEN TABLE we did not show up but we did have the food was absolutely delicious

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  27. whitwolff

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place for drinks and food by the ocean with a view of Main Beach in Laguna!

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  28. StephenI

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5
    Normally we love the Larsen and will definitely go back, we’ve been many times. However, our service was really not up to par this time. We recommend the restaurant to anyone: the food is great, the ambience stellar, the Oceanside views are amazing.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Hosts are quite slow and inattentive. When we arrived at 1pm, our reservation time, we were asked to wait “for a few minutes” while they were getting our table ready. We waited over 20 minutes without anyone checking in on us. I went to the hostess to ask, as I saw that she has already sat multiple tables who had arrived after us. She had an extremely terrible attitude and made us wait even more. The food was fine, though it took a long time.

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  30. Artmaven53

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    If this restaurant did not have the ocean front location they would not have a single diner. The hotel is horrendously run down and dirty. The food is mediocre bar food at best and the service Probably the worst in town. Having to wait endlessly to get the most basic request is not acceptable. There were more waiters attending the Beach Club on the beach below then there was actually in the café. It’s so sad because we love Hotel Laguna, but the owner really needs to just shut it down and start from scratch again. It’s dirty, and restaurant overpriced for what you get.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Amazing food and views! Service needs major improvement

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  32. SKB7

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very trendy place. Lots of atmosphere. Friendly staff

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  33. NadiaD

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a wonderful Birthday brunch at the outdoor patio. Food and service was great! Thank you! We’ll definitely come back again soon! :)

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  34. JoeG

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience, great spot great crowd!

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  35. ShirleyM

    Charleston

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    My dining companion had the salmon ceaser and enjoyed it. I had the classic breakfast. It was over priced for the meal. The potatoes were very soggy

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  36. HEATHERP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Great view and decent food. Friendly staff. Come here for the view and drinks.

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  37. CocoF

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for dinner and drinks! Spicy edamame is amazing as were all the cocktails we tried.

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  38. Anne

    Denver

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I have been to Larsen’s many time and have always enjoyed the food and service. Am a little appalled at the prices but prices for food are increasing everywhere. The food was perfect, as usual. Was a little surprised at the slow service. Perhaps short staffing is an issue?

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  39. Joci

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Sat inside for dinner to get away from the hot and humid day. Some difficulty with the seating strategy with the sun glaring from the water. Able to use their window shade, but then you don’t really have a good view of the water. They do have, however, tables that you can avoid the glare.  I believe the restaurant has been re-open for two years now and have done an amazing renovation job with beautiful updated decor for this icon “Hotel Laguna”. They are working on renovating the guest rooms so eventually the hotel will be available for sleepover guests. So wonderful to see it being revived.  We are locals and can’t wait to check in to the Hotel Laguna once again. ❤️

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! So good we had to go back a few times! Can't beat the views, vibe and food!

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FAQs

Larsen at Hotel Laguna is rated 4.5 stars by 1198 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 48 times today
Google Map for Larsen at Hotel Laguna

425 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 494-1151
  • Catering
    Chef-driven, local and fresh ingredients. From passed hors D'oeuvres, buffet and plated options, create a menu perfectly suited to your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Our seaside venues can accommodate special events of all styles and sizes, while our event team will assist you in creating a memory to last a lifetime.To inquire, please contact events@thehotellagunabeach.com
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