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Wine Gallery
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(641)The Laguna Beach Wine Gallery is known for an impressive selection of wine, curated cocktails & beers with a wood fired kitchen. Menu options center around our wood fired pizzas, salads, fresh seafood, steaks, small plates and more. We focus on seasonal, sustainable, fresh ingredients with weekly specials based on what's fresh.
With a casual yet cozy ambiance, Wine Gallery will make you feel right at home with our inviting and friendly restaurant staff.
Free Underground Parking off of Pearl Street
Happy Hour Specials Tuesday-Saturday 4:30-5:30pm
Wine Wednesday Specials
Sunday is Industry Night.. 50% Off Food & 25% Off Beverages for all in the Service Industry (dine-in only)
Look out for our biweekly Wine Tasting TuesdaysNick's Laguna Beach
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(3,388)Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.
Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.
O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Laguna Beach
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.9(349)Welcome to O Fine Japanese Cuisine, the restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and traditional sushi in an elegant and comfortable setting. Explore beyond the sushi and sashimi such wonderful dishes as Chillean Sea Bass Misoyaki, Boneless Short Rib or Baked Lobster Tail. A must try is our signature Sashimi Sampler which has Halibut with truffle oil, Salmon with garlic ponzu, Albacore with crispy garlic, Peach Scallp, Tuna with sesame dressing and crispy onion, and Yellowtail with jalapeno. There is something for everyone from our one item entree to a variety of sushi, sashimi and fusion cuisines. We are conveniently located inside the Albertson shopping center with plenty of parking spaces for local residents or visitors. Please join us for the wonderful, exciting, O experience. We look forward to serving you soon!Selanne Steak Tavern
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,922)Selanne Steak Tavern, owned by Anaheim Duck legend Teemu Selanne and located in a quaint, historical home built in 1934, features an upscale casual neighborhood tavern and a traditional steakhouse. In addition to the absolute best steaks in Orange County, the Tavern offers great burgers, small plates, salads and appetizers as well as an extensive world class wine list, great specialty cocktails and craft beers. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an amazing Selanne experience!
Tango
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.8(125)Tango Laguna embarks on a culinary voyage blending global flavors with local dedication. Our menu boasts tapas, sandwiches, and main courses meticulously prepared with care and precision. Each dish, influenced by worldwide inspirations, is paired thoughtfully with wines and cocktails, complemented by bites enhancing the dining experience.
Featuring premium meats, artisan cheeses, and fusion small plates sourced globally, our commitment to quality defines every meal, offering a unique culinary journey exclusive to Tango in Laguna Beach, CA.
Join us for weekend brunch, a delightful twist on classic favorites paired with cocktails in a coastal ambiance. Wednesdays bring the International Wine Experience, presenting a curated wine selection paired with small plates celebrating diverse culinary traditions, transporting your palate worldwide from Laguna Beach.Rumari
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(258)Nestled along Laguna Beach’s scenic Coast Highway, Rumari blends Italian and Greek cuisine in an intimate, coastal setting. Under Chef Braulio Melo, the menu features refined comfort dishes like Bucatini Bolognese and Greek Lamb Chops, paired with Italian wines and inspired craft cocktails.
We’re open Wednesday–Sunday from 3–9:30pm. Enjoy Happy Hour with small plates and drink specials from 3–6pm, followed by our full dinner menu from 5–9:30pm. Rumari is also available for private events—a deposit and food & beverage minimum apply. Call 949.715.7107 for details.
Valet parking is available nearby at sister restaurant Mozambique, just up the street. Complimentary transportation is also offered after 5pm within Laguna Beach or a 5–10 mile radius for groups with dinner reservations. Call to schedule.
The Drake in Laguna
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,600)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 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. Valet Parking $11 per vehicle.
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.Harvest
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(2,547)Our restaurant, bar and private dining room celebrate the storied history of California's organic farming, brewing, and oenology. Outdoor patio seating unveils stunning Aliso Canyon and golf course views. As an homage to the original homesteaders, fresh-made food and drink are a focus throughout your dining experience, with many ingredients harvested on property. What we don't grow here is thoughtfully sourced.
Kyle St. John is the Executive Chef bringing his passion of farm-to-table cooking and fresh, locally-sourced cuisine.
The menu changes with each season, integrating fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables grown and gathered from our own half-acre Harvest Farm. The new bar is a haven of sociability, featuring an innovative handcrafted cocktail menu, enticing wine list and 18 craft beers on tap—all for sipping along with earnest conversation.
The Harvest team shares their masterfully creative and intensely local take on California coastal cuisine designed with food-lovers in mind.
Starfish Laguna Beach
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Asian•4.8(2,350)Thank you for thinking of Starfish Laguna! Indoor & Patio Dining are available! Reservations are strongly encouraged, and available via phone at 949.715.9200.
Lunch: Daily from 11a - 3p
Opium Hour: Everyday 3p - 6p (dine-in only)
Dinner: Daily from 3p - 9p
We offer our full menu for takeout and delivery, with delivery offered in partnership with Doordash or through our website. To place a pickup order, please call 949.715.8205. We look forward to seeing you soon!230 Forest Avenue
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.8(2,962)Don't be fooled by the crowds and the noise; they are all part of the scene here at Laguna Beach's sexy and intense 230 Forest Avenue. The lean deep room seduces you to the open kitchen, bustling bar, and concrete floors, creating a space that is part modern bistro, part martini bar, and part art gallery. It's the perfect spot to see and be seen, laid back Laguna-style. Executive Chef Marc Cohen is consistently recognized as one of The OC's top chefs. You'll be ready to award him a medal, too, after tasting his flashy-to-the-eye, tickle-the-taste- buds fusion appetizers and entrees. His dishes are often so stunning that they compete with the artwork on the walls, making for a thoroughly satisfying "artistic" experience.
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From verified diners like you
- RRobertVIPLas Vegas •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoRyan, Keith and Patrick always make our experience amazing!. Food is great but their friendliness are what makes this exceptional.More info230 Forest AvenuePrice: Moderate• Californian• Laguna Beach•4.8
- JJoeySan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat service at the bar and amazing Sea Bass and wonderful deserts..More infoNick's Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• American• Laguna Beach•4.9
- AAmaliaVIPOrange County •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe love going South of Nicks for their delish fresh Mexican food and Margarita pitchersMore infoSouth of Nick's - Laguna BeachPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Laguna Beach•4.8
- AAlisonVIPLondon •11 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoLovely birthday dinner with friends, everyone loved what they ordered and the view of the sunset is spectacular.More infoDriftwood KitchenPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Laguna Beach•4.6
- JJessicaOrange County •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoBeautiful! Absolutely loved the service I will definitely be back. Food was absolutely delicious.More infoLarsen at Hotel LagunaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Laguna Beach•4.6
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Laguna Beach in Orange County is teeming with delectable dining experiences. No matter what you crave, you will find it here. True to the Southern California vibe, you’ll find a wide array of Mexican cuisine, from luxurious accommodations to that traditional taco truck taste. If you’re in the mood for some down-home American comfort food, Laguna Beach offers everything from casual 1950s diners to elegant four-course establishments. If pizza is what you crave, Laguna Beach offers several small bistros as well as larger chains to choose from. The ability to enjoy your cuisine with an ocean view is truly the culinary trademark of Laguna Beach. Beachfront dining comes in all flavors and prices; just be sure to make your reservation first.
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