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The Drake in Laguna

4.8 (1583)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
2894 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
We offer seating in 3 spaces,, including our Bar/Lounge, Dining Room/Chef’s Counter or Intimate fire-wall enclosed Patio. Due to space considerations, please contact us directly for larger tables of 6 or more guests.
Live entertainment is performed nightly on the main stage in our Dining Room. Tables are by reservation only, for dinner. Hours of Music; Su/M/Tu, 5:30-9:30pm Wed/Thu 6-10pm Fr/Sa 6:30-10:30pm.
All Tables in Main Room or Patio, Th/Fr/Sa, are subject to a $10 per person Live music charge, on top of dinner tab. Our dynamic musical line-up of Jazz, R&B, Soul & Contemporary artists, provides an interactive yet intimate experience, in an elegant yet relaxed setting.
The Drake features New American cuisine prepared by Award Winning Chef team Paul & Nick Gstrein. Seasonal offerings encompass an ever-evolving menu of unique small plates, steaks, chops, fresh seafood & desserts. Our curated Wine & Spirits selections serve to enhance the dining experience.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 376-1000
  • Website
    https://www.thedrakelaguna.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Gstrein
  • Location
    2894 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    Between Nyes Place and Hinkle Place on South Coast Hwy
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is provided, adjacent to our building $7.00 per vehicle, No Validation. - Nav direct to The Drake Valet stand @ 2880 South Coast Hwy)Please do Not park behind the restaurant. Self parking available on S.Coast Hwy.
  • Public transit
    http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cityhall/transit_and_trolleys/default.htm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

The Drake in Laguna's menu was last updated on 6/16/2025.

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What 1,583 people are saying

The Drake in Laguna 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Hot spot

  • Orange County

    Contemporary American

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Drake in Laguna Beach offers an extraordinary dining experience with "fantastic service, food, and music." Guests rave about the "sensational" live performances and "delicious" dishes like the lamb and salmon. The ambiance is "incredible," and the staff, including standout servers like Heather and Emily, are "attentive and warm." Ideal for special occasions.
1,583 Reviews

  1. Veronica

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time going to Drake. I brought my husband for his birthday celebration it was certainly a great choice from the time we entered. The host was accommodating in seating us, the live music was nice, and our waitress Monica was very helpful with the menu choices. My husband chose the Vinison, and I chose the lollipop lambchops with garlic mash potatoes and the beet salad. Hats off to this restaurant, and we will be coming back and sharing with others.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Rachel

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were all perfection. We can’t wait to go back.

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  3. Anne VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down our favorite dinner spot in town! The music and food are fantastic….

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  4. E . JANE

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pricey, but welL worth it, menu was well balanced, servers were terrific, valet parking only but Laguna Trolley stops nearby,

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  5. Paul VIP

    Orange County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. The band was so much fun. Overall a great dining experience

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  6. dana VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Service, Food and Music. Our favorite restaurant

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  7. Michael VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful dining experience at The Drake on Monday, 6/23/25. Heather was our server and she guided us expertly through the Chef's delicious menu. The singer was sensational and the keyboardist was a maestro.

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  8. Barbara

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Firstly, I love being able to make a reservation on Open Table. This was our second time at The Drake and it was as outstanding as our first visit. We love the music and you can still have a conversation. Not only is the food great but the portion sizes are excellent. We ordered the chicken, the tiger prawn pasta and the ribeye. All delicious and done to perfection. This was our second time with Heather as our server and she was as attentive and warm as during our first visit. We will be back! Thank you to The Drake for another great experience!

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  9. Vicki

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Didn’t know the layout and reserved a table in the bar. We waited a little too long to order a cocktail, but after that everything was wonderful. Our server was very friendly and did everything she could to make our evening special. We could hear the music and still have a conversation. The people watching was superb. Food was exceptional. My friend had salmon and I had the filet. We both enjoyed the meal very much.

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  10. Saudia VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding. Emily was attentive and made great recommendations! The food was amazing, great quality and super delicious!

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FAQs

The Drake in Laguna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 376-1000.

The Drake in Laguna is rated 4.8 stars by 1583 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
8:30 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for The Drake in Laguna

2894 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Nyes Place and Hinkle Place on South Coast Hwy
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is provided, adjacent to our building $7.00 per vehicle, No Validation. - Nav direct to The Drake Valet stand @ 2880 South Coast Hwy)Please do Not park behind the restaurant. Self parking available on S.Coast Hwy.
  • Public transit
    http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cityhall/transit_and_trolleys/default.htm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Gstrein
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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