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Rum Social, Laguna Beach, CA

Rum Social

4.6
4.6
303 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
"Rum Social" to us is really a metaphor that pays homage to dreamful escapes throughout the tropics, whether it may be in real life or from one of our favorite films. The journey we'll share with you is a luxurious tropical dining experience, back-dropped by a revitalizing view of Laguna Beach, California. Inspired by a vacation throughout islands, this story is about taking a step away from the daily routine and embarking on a kitchen and cocktail adventure.

We ask that the dining time for your reservation be limited to an hour and a half to help us accommodate all of our guests. Our bar tables are first come first serve unless otherwise specified.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 549-4014
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    South Coast Highway and Laguna Ave. Located on the Left of Peppertree Lane.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 303 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

303 Reviews
  1. TerryP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rum Social food and service was so good, we came back for a second meal before heading home. Quality and flavors were fabulous...try the Tuna Poke, Coconut Prawns, Crudo and Brussel Sprout Salad. We will be back...Canadians who appreciate excellent food and service!

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  2. kena

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I am becoming a fan after a couple of visits. The food and service have been excellent, the drinks upstairs are fun. This past visit was a bit loud, due to a wine tasting / food pairing event. But that being said, I find myself wanting to attend a future wine tasting / food pairing event too.

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  3. Campbell

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server, Katherine I believe, was Amazing! Very attentive and always with a smile!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We loved our dinner and the service was great! The only thing that we didn’t like were the prices of our martinis! $22 for small size martini (comparing to other restaurants) is a bit too much!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed everything we tried at Rum Social: the apple rum salad, blackened scallops, and the filet mignon. The scallops are served with grilled baby carrots and a very tasty quinoa risotto. Our waiter, Tristan, was friendly and helpful. We look forward to a return visit to try some of the other items on the menu.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, quick service and fun rum based cocktails in a beautiful setting.

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  7. JuanitaG

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Girls weekend in Laguna Beach, great food and drinks!

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  8. Finediner4321

    Portland

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic, and the service was exceptional. A lovely place for a fun evening. The live music was too loud, but otherwise excellent. Nice setting, interesting menu, and very talented chefs!

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  9. JeffD

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Disappointed in bar offerings. Food was amazing. Service was outstanding. No Crown Royal at the bar.

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  10. SMD445

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    WE DINED AT RUM SOCIAL FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY. THE FOOD AND SERVICE WERE GREAT. THE CURRY SEABASS IS OUTSTANDING.

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  11. Corky

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Without doubt one of my favorite restaurants. I came here for the first time on my Birthday and could not have been more pleased with the food and service. Definitely go with the Mai Tai. Superb! Can wait to come back soon!!

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  12. JeffreyB

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I've been to Rum Social on several occasions for their happy hour which is great - hearty appetizers and good prices. I went for dinner last night to celebrate a friends birthday and was disappointed. The menu is limited and not a great value. I had the crispy brussel sprouts salad and the veggies were barely cooked. Also, even though we were celebrating a birthday and the server knew, he didn't even acknowledge it. I'll return for happy hour but not for dinner.

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  13. Bridget

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The food here is very marginal. Service was good, waitress was awesome. There were only 3 tables in the restaurant the entire time we were there.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    This restaurant is based on Rum. It’s called Rum Social. Yet the selection of rum is so massively sub-par that Habana is a better option for rum. And the food is just awful. The portions are small, the meats are over cooked to dry ( we had steak, chicken and sea bass) and the fish in particular was inedible. It was something to complain about to anyone at the restaurant. The staff were sincerely trying to provide a good experience. The owner and chef have no business being in the restaurant industry in my opinion. Just awful all the way around.

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  15. Peaches

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a lovely restaurant with a lot of character. I rated the ambience is really beautiful but it is quite noisy. There was a guitarist/singer in the main dining room (downstairs). He was good and not extremely loud, but the acoustics in the room do not lend to a full crowd and music coexisting. I was there as part of a party of 4 and we needed to speak very loud to hear one another. Besides the noise level, the food, drinks and service are fabulous. The chef always has a great combination of vegetables, seasoning and sauces with the seafood and meat. The food and drinks definitely have a bit a Caribbean flare and flavor. I have been here several times and never disappointed. I recommend for anyone. Don't miss the upstairs treehouse bar that overlooks the alleyway between the two buildings.

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  16. SDPT

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Rum Social and really enjoyed it. Rum Social is in a great location for summer lunch or dinner in Laguna Beach. Food is excellent. Our server Samantha was attentive and had great suggestions for items on the menu that would be fun to try. Food was delicious. Loved the acoustic guitar made the atmosphere perfect for relaxed fun meal.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent lunch experience. Really enjoyed the rum cocktails and the food was exactly what I wanted. Flavorful dishes executed really well. Not overly complicated and using high quality ingredients. Service was flawless.

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  18. CynthiaS

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Outstanding server Christina and Fabian took awesome care of us! The drinks and food was fabulous! Thank you for a great evening!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rum Social was absolutely amazing! Food was spectacular, flavorful and perfectly timed. Our server Catherine was knowledgeable, extremely friendly and very attentive. The upstairs “Treehouse Bar” is beautiful with a southern charm/New Orleans vibe. We will definitely be coming back soon!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Great personal service. Great staff Tristan and Grace were very helpful

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  21. SteveH

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The live music was a little loud for the room. Very comfortable setting, nice menu and the food was excellent. Will definitely return.

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  22. julieS

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Jesse was a decent server. The place was empty at 5:15 on Thursday. Had a seafood/rice curry dish a friend recommended and there was less than tablespoon of rice. That and one cocktail was $60. High expectations I guess. Can’t enthusiasticly enforce.

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  23. Jess

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The grilled brussel sprout caesar salad and seared scallops were amazing! There was live music in the form of a talented guitar player, our waiter was kind and insightful, and the cocktails were inventive and delicious. Would definitely return and highly recommend it.

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  24. CherylV

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    There was only one server & he was responsible for all tables including picking up dirty dishes. They seemed to be short handed.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    They forgot our side dishes and didn’t serve them with our dinners. The service was very slow and we waited forever for our meals. On the upside the food when it did arrive was hot.

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  26. Jane

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Overall it was fantastic. The food the wine where wonderful. Catherine our server was great. She was fun and chatty and very helpful with recommendations on both food and drinks. The only negative was the noise levels. It got very loud once the restaurant was full. If there is any way to resolve this it would be perfect. However I’m sure we’ll go back as everything else was great.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal tonight. Thank you very much! We will definitely go back

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  28. Shell

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our dinner at Rum Social! The service and food were both great! From the fresh rolls with guava butter to the bananas foster for dessert, the dishes were all amazing! Service from everyone there was the best we have experienced in quite a while. Cocktails were awesome as well! We will definitely be back!

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  29. JohnD

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rum Social is a great place located in Pepper Tree lane in Laguna. In the old Watermark location. Excellent food and service. My date and I had a great visit.

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  30. loganb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rum Social exceeded all expectations with their outstanding Bananas Foster (a must have), Chef's Inspiration (Lobster this evening), and scallops. Impeccable flavors, perfect execution, and a passionate staff created a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!

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  31. RonR

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Interesting and tasty food with a Caribbean flare.

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  32. AlejandroF

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievably awesome service and food. Kat was our server. We arrived 1/2 hour early and we were seated immediately. A hostess and a staff member greeted us. Very cordial. Both welcomed us. Kat greeted us and took our drink order. Came back and took our food order and she highly recommended the lobster Benedict. Delicious! Everything we ordered was awesome. We ordered the crispy salmon salad, plantains pacific Paloma, seafoam margarita and a Bloody Mary.

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  33. DacilB

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dinners I’ve had in a long time… the food was soo tasty we were blown away!

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  34. Toni

    Detroit

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    We were the only guests in the restaurant. I booked here because they sent me an email announcing live music that night. The fine print said 5-7 pm which I missed. Our reservation was for 7:30. They were nice enough to extend the guitar player until 7:45 just for us (I did not ask for this…musician let me know). So thanks for that. The food was good. We had 3 apps and a mango/kale salad. I loved the salad. The coconut shrimp was fine. The tuna poke had too much mayonnaise. The steak bits were good, a few too chewy. The restaurant is a bit too formal looking for the casual, relaxed Laguna Beach vibe. It was the strangest feeling being the only diners in a restaurant that can hold 100. I wish them luck though I can’t see how they’ll survive.

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  35. LisaF

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great place to go for a special celebration, girls night out, Unique menu. Romantic. Ocean views.

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  36. MichaelP

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great experience in all areas! Our server was very personable, attenuative and one of the best we've ever had. Lively atmosphere.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We were so excited to try Rum Social based on recommendations. Unfortunately, the service was terribly slow with half the place empty. It took 30 minutes for someone to take our drink order. When we got the drinks they were awful. We ended up paying our bill and going to a different restaurant next door.

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  38. SusanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rum Social is a well-kept secret that YOU should experience. First of all, it is a lovely bar AND an outstanding restaurant. I gave it five stars for these reasons: very comfortable and convenient; outstanding menu, food and beverages; excellent service and will deliver an overall perfect evening. Lunch will begin there shortly. Do yourself a favor and check it out now. You will not regret it!

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  39. SuzS

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent, the cocktails were uniquely handcrafted, and the desserts were absolutely delicious.

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  40. vwzimmon

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, cocktails and service. Our waiter Jesse was attentive and knowledgeable. It's a small space overall so can be hard to hear at times. Overall really lovely evening and would definitely be back.

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FAQs

Rum Social offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 549-4014.

Rum Social is rated 4.6 stars by 303 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 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rum Social

448 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2484

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Coast Highway and Laguna Ave. Located on the Left of Peppertree Lane.
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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