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Name: Watermarc
Address: 448 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92651
Telephone: (949) 376-6272
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

Watermarc

4.6

2396 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Watermarc Restaurant
Wa-ter-marc (noun): A mark showing the greatest height
Watermarc Restaurant brings together the vision of pairing great food with great beverage. Lunch and Dinner menus begin with a segment of 26 Grazing Plates, then move forward with more contemporary and traditional menu components. Watermarc blends elements of older, classic foods and beverages, with contemporary cutting edge cuisines and drinks. Our wine program offers 239 different ways to enjoy remarkable wine with extraordinary food. Selections represent varietals from around the world, each suited to enjoy with different types of food while grazing. Our featured Cocktails selections offer ‘Up’, ‘Rocks’, ‘Muddled’ and ‘Sparkling’ Cocktails. From classics such as ‘Brandy Alexander’ made with traditional French cognac made by the Hardy family, to ‘Fire and Ice’ blending Grey Goose Citrus vodka with jalapenos, cucumber and lime. Watermarc is located in beautiful Laguna Beach, California.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast: Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 12:00pm Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Brunch Saturday- Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm
Phone number
(949) 376-6272
Website
http://www.Watermarcrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Marc Cohen
Private party facilities
Our Upstairs Terrace seats 40 Guests.
Private party contact
Lucy Delgadillo : (949) 376-6272

Location
448 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Cross street
Laguna Avenue
Parking details
A Metered 2 level parking structure right behind our restaurant. After 7 PM is free
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Lobster Cognac Bisque$15.00
sweet corn cream
Oysters on the Half Shell$11.00
watermelon vodka granita
Sizzling Garlic Shrimp$19.00
black garlic, fennel, sweet onion
Burrata Mozzarella$17.00
heirloom tomato panzanella, herb pesto, aged balsamic
N.Y. Carpaccio$17.00
beets, goat cheese, candied hazelnuts
Salt Cod + Potato Croquettes$15.00
clover honey aioli
Zucchini Naan$17.00
smoked mozzarella, tomatoes, chili, garlic
Bacon Wrapped Dates$10.00
almonds, balsamic brown sugar
Fried Brussels Sprouts$15.00
sweet thai chili, tempura crunch
Ahi Watermelon Skewers$16.00
seaweed salad, pickled ginger, ponzu
Charred Spanish Octopus$19.00
fingerling potatoes, chorizo, chimichurri
Oysters Rockefeller$16.00
creamed spinach, gruyère, bacon dust
Gnocchi$15.00
roman style, gorgonzola mornay, fried rosemary
House Made Ricotta$17.00
vine dried raisins, honeycomb, marcona almonds
S + P Fried Baby Calamari$17.00
scallion, fresno chiles, aioli
Lamb Chops$21.00
beet hummus, pickled cucumber, feta, tzatziki

Salads

Greens$12.00
beets, tomato, gorgonzola, sherry vinaigrette
B-L-T Wedge$16.00
heirloom tomato, braised bacon, sweet fried onions, point reyes wedge, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
Salmon Niçoise$23.00
arugula, haricot vert, tomato, egg, potato, olive tapenade
Wm Chop$13.00
salami, provolone, onion, cucumber, chickpeas, tomato, red wine vinaigrette
Caesar$14.00
hearts of romaine, white anchovies, parmesan crisp
Lamb Salad$23.00
grilled romaine, cucumber, feta, red onions, tomato, olives, meyer lemon vinaigrette

Paellas

Vegetable$29.00
chef's selection of seasonal vegetables
Poultry$33.00
chicken, chorizo, wild mushrooms
Seafood$42.00
1/2 maine lobster, mussels, shrimp, calamari, linguiça

Entrees

Scottish Salmon$30.00
goat cheese gnocchi, sweet pepper cream
Chilean Sea Bass$42.00
wild mushroom quinoa, herb jus
"1855" New York Strip Steak$38.00
fingerling potatoes, shishito peppers romesco
Dayboat Scallops$32.00
lobster risotto, sofrito
Braised Shortrib$33.00
heirloom carrots, celery root purée
Smoked Double-Cut Pork Chop$34.00
sweet potato hash, bourbon demi-glace
Filet Three Ways$39.00
Oscar: lump crab, asparagus, béarnaise; Wellington: mushroom duxelle, puff pastry; Diane: cipollini onion rings, brandy cream

Vegetables

$13

Creamed Spinach
béchamel, gruyère, bacon dust
Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower
velouté, buttered crumbs
Broccolini
lemon, manchego
Mushrooms
red wine, thyme

Starches

$13

Sweet Corn Risotto
sofrito, herb jus
Spätzle Mac N Cheese
mornay, crispy shallots
Duck Fat Fries
house ketchup, aioli, chimichurri
Lyonnaise Potatoes
caramelized onions, lardons, veal stock

Whiskey Signature Cocktails

4-Grain Old Fashioned$14.00
bulleit rye, drunk cherry, orange soda, clove
Eastside Manhattan$15.00
redemption rye, chocolate bitters, averna, luxardo
Georgia on My Mind$15.00
four roses bourbon, aperol, peach

Cocktails

$15

Positano
aperol, grapefruit, prosecco
Strawberry Fields Forever
chardonnay, gin, basil, strawberry, st. germain
Industr{e}y Sour
redwood empire american whiskey, fernet francisco, lemon, drunken cherry juice
Oaxacan in Memphis
casamigos reposado, cynar, el silencio oaxacan mescal, chocolate bitters, orange, agave
Blueberry Coconut Mojito
rumhaven coconut rum, mint, lime, soda, fresh muddled blueberries
Margarita Fresca
sauza silver, fresh muddled citrus

Martinis

$16

The Watermarc
pear infused vodka, bubbles, hawaiian ginger
Fire & Ice
vodka, citrus, jalapeño, cucumber
Eradication of Incurable Sadness
hendrick's gin, cucumber, ginger, pomegranate
Le Métropolitain
st. germain, lemon, vodka, strawberry purée, bubbles
Aviation
benham's sonoma dry gin, lemon, maraschino liqueur, bitter truth violet liqueur
Hemingway Daiquiri
havana club white rum, grapefruit juice, luxardo, lime

Beers

Stella Artois, Belgium$7.00
Seasonal Craft Selection, Southern California
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Bud Light, St. Louis, MO$6.00
Pranqster, Belgian White, Fort Bragg, CA$8.00
Mission Brewery, Amber Ale, San Diego, CA$7.00
Lost Coast, Downtown Brown, Eureka, CA$7.00
Towne Park, American Lager, Orange County, CA$7.00
Samuel Smith's, Organic Lager, United Kingdom$9.00
Bear Republic, "Racer 5" IPA , Healdsburg, CA$7.00
Franziskaner, Hefe-Weissbier, Germany$8.00
Old Rasputin, Russian Imperial Stout, Fort Bragg, CA$8.00
North Coast Brewing Co, Baja Laguna Mexican-Style, Dark Lager, Fort Bragg, CA$8.00

Whisk{e}y Cabinet

American Standards

Four Roses Single Barrel$12.00
Bulleit$12.00
Jack Daniel's$12.00
Buffalo Trace$12.00
Redwood Empire$13.00
Eagle Rare 10YR Single Barrel$13.00
Knob Creek 9yr$12.00
Maker's Mark$12.00
Woodford Reserve$12.00
Basil Hayden's$12.00

'The Kilts' Scotch Whisky

Laphroig 10yr$14.00
Glenmorangie 10yr$13.00
Glenfiddich 12yr$12.00
The Glenlivet 12yr$12.00
The Macallan 12yr$16.00
Oban 14yr$19.00
The Glenlivet 18yr$22.00
The Macallan 18yr$54.00

'The Bagpipes' Irish Whiskey

Jameson$12.00
Tullamore D.E.W.$12.00
Red Breast Single Barrel 12yr$13.00

Ryes

Bulleit$12.00
Sazerac$12.00
Templeton$13.00
Redemption$13.00
Michter's Single Barrel$14.00

Secret Stash

Whistle Pig 10yr Rye$18.00
Blanton's Single Barrel$16.00
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel$15.00
High West 'Campfire'$14.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch$14.00

What 2,396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Voila
Washington DC
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's a great spot for brunch. Attendance was small due to the current corona virus uproar.
GD
GailD
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience3
Excellent meal and service. Loved the sea bass, wedge salad & flan. Service was spot on and helpful.
S
Spiceman
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent all around. Interesting, high quality preparation, decent portions, nice selection/ variety. My halibut special was amazing and my dining partner loved the short ribs. Brussels sprout appetizer excellent- quite filling, though. Friendly, helpful waiter was attentive despite very busy restaurant. Surprised me with a birthday dessert.
d
diningdiva
Orange County
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dinner, fantastic service... just wish I could sit NEXT to my sweetie, instead of across from him (especially since the noise level is a bit loud, but not bad). We plan to go back again soon. It was my birthday, and they did greet me with birthday wishes at the door, but no birthday dessert offered. hmmm....
1
1501
Orange County
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always great food, drinks, service and ambience..
FR
FrancesR
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food Attentive staff
c
carolina2
Los Angeles
92 reviews
4.0
92 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
The place was jumpin’ when we walked in - even with a reservation we waited just a few minutes (& this was a week night!) But once seated, we enjoyed our drinks, food and good service!!
LN
LisaN
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall3food2service3ambience3
We ordered the BLT salad and a cheese burger. The salad was good but the burger was dry and the bun was hard.
S
Snifro
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place for a date night. Experience and ambiance was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to Celebrate our 38th Anniversary. We made reservations on a whim after looking up what we’re the best places in Laguna to eat dinner! It didn’t disappoint! Wow first we had reservations for 6:45 but were able to be seated earlier. Waiter was on top of stuff! Wait staff kept water glass filled with out even asking! Food was so wonderful ! My hubby had lamp chops, I had the bone in filet mignon, shared a salad, and fingerling potatoes and we were in heaven. The beer was even very tasty! He even brought an anniversary flan for our celebration! Such a wonderful celebration! We would so go back to their restaurant in a heartbeat! Thanks for making our time so wonderful!
C
Charlene
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience3
First time eating at this restaurant. The food was delicious. I would recommend the sea bass, scallops and double cut pork chops. The side of corn risotto, which had fresh corn in it, was another delicious dish. As the restaurant became more crowded, the noise level was higher and it became more difficult to carry on a conversation with people at the table.
RA
RAYJAY
Los Angeles
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waitresses was exceptional. She allowed us time to talk and timed the delivery of drinks and appetizers perfect ly. Diner was awesome and everything was prepared perfectly
LM
LindaM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites! It’s always the guaranteed best spot to go when friends are visiting in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience at Watermarc. Service and food was wonderful. Seafood paella was delicious. Kevin was an excellent and knowledgeable server. Looking forward to my next visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated Valentine’s Day a few days later to avoid the dining chaos that normally occurs. We experienced great service without feeling rushed and we had wonderful seats! It was a great experience!
DC
DonnaC
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistently delicious and service is always above and beyond. Wish I knew our server’s name...we usually get him and he’s great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic steak. Love the ambience.
CJ
CorryJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food, service was excellent. A bit noisy but added to the excitement. Highly recommend!
M
Marykaydevine
Los Angeles
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a birthday brunch for a special person. It was just great except that this is a holiday weekend in this beach town and ONE server had to manage the whole front area of the restaurant. I felt so sorry for him. It was not his fault that the service was not up to the usual excellence this restaurant provides.
DE
DEANR
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time the food and service is the best ! Great run restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice restaurant but was not as delicious as before
JG
JGPBC
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The proprietor greeted us immediately with spunk..great energy... before directing us toward the bar to enjoy a beverage while our table was being prepared. The bartender was friendly and very knowledgeable with a smooth and calming demeanor. He was very professional and the drinks were spot on. Our server was energetic and engaged yet knew when to give us some time and space. Great sense of humor, as well. The food was fresh and flavorful, hearty portions and nicely presented. The Lunch Box dessert was unexpected, delicious and just darn fun - a total nod to days past. Yum! The music was a great compilation of throw back 80’s tunes, adding another great element to our night. We loved every minute. Great place!!
AL
AaronL
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place and excellent service! Definitely recommend.
GM
GinnyM
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food and amazing service. Definitely worth checking out!
D
Daisygirl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant!! The view, ambiance, food, service, everything is just wonderful!! I have been coming here for years. The upstairs seating is so quaint and overlooks the lovely brick walkway below.
g
glutton
Orange County
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter was so attentive and helpful. I lov the option of small plates as well as entree’s. Food was delicious.
PD
PatriciaD
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is good. The happy hour menu good. The down stairs is a bit noisy, but the service is really good. One of my favorite places.
AL
AlexandriaLocal
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service. The short rib was not only excellent, but also beautifully prepared. The broccoli with manchego shavings was a pleasant surprise. The salmon was some of the best he tasted. Creamed spinach was unique and tasty. Top notch waiter!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
What a lovely gem. Food was amazing, staff was excellent and def coming back!
SA
SAMO
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place for a lunch meeting. The music was a little loud in the restaurant but at an outside table it was perfect.
M
Melindy
Orange County
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience3
Difficult night because a very loud and obnoxious woman in the restaurant. The staff and management did an excellent job addressing the situation and making their best efforts to keep everyone happy. Do not recommend the NY steak. Fatting, tough and not all that good. Our waiter was excellent. Overall still had a nice evening.
BS
BarryS
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience1
Super noisey, had to yell across the table to have a conversation. Very cramped and uncomfortable, overall not a good experience. I don't think i will go back and I won't recommend it to friends.
FC
FancyCat
Orange County
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lobster bisque was excellent, as was the seabass. We enjoyed the ahi watermelon skewers and the salmon Nicoise was good. The veggie paella was outstanding and just as good warmed up the next day
T
Tony
Orange County
135 reviews
vip
5.0
135 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Meticulous attebntion to detail. Imaginative. Welcoming. Burgers a great but during Happy Hour.
AC
AlleyCat
Detroit
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great brunch
MH
MichaelH
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
Good... nothing to get excited about. Food was pretty good, service was average but the restaurant itself is a bit “eh” for the price.
SJ
SeanJ
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a Saturday Brunch, the food was great, and so was the service.
M
Moneyguy
Palm Springs
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for dinner on New Year's Eve. Nice setting upstairs. Casual but refined. Would definitely go again when in Laguna Beach.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable food and service. We will definitely be back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were all very impressed with our food. Bone in filet, scallops, burrata app...try the spicy cucumber martini! Wait staff was very friendly. We will be back!

FAQs

Watermarc is rated 4.6 stars by 2396 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Cross street
Laguna Avenue
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Hours of operation
Breakfast: Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 12:00pm Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Brunch Saturday- Sunday 8:00am-2:00pm
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
A Metered 2 level parking structure right behind our restaurant. After 7 PM is free
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Marc Cohen
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.Watermarcrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(949) 376-6272
Private party facilities
Our Upstairs Terrace seats 40 Guests.
Private party contact
Lucy Delgadillo : (949) 376-6272

Watermarc

Permanently Closed

Additional information

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Grazing Plates

Lobster Cognac Bisque$15.00

Oysters on the Half Shell$11.00

Sizzling Garlic Shrimp$19.00

Burrata Mozzarella$17.00

N.Y. Carpaccio$17.00

Salt Cod + Potato Croquettes$15.00

Zucchini Naan$17.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$10.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Ahi Watermelon Skewers$16.00

Charred Spanish Octopus$19.00

Oysters Rockefeller$16.00

Gnocchi$15.00

House Made Ricotta$17.00

S + P Fried Baby Calamari$17.00

Lamb Chops$21.00

Salads

Greens$12.00

B-L-T Wedge$16.00

Salmon Niçoise$23.00

Wm Chop$13.00

Caesar$14.00

Lamb Salad$23.00

Paellas

Vegetable$29.00

Poultry$33.00

Seafood$42.00

Entrees

Scottish Salmon$30.00

Chilean Sea Bass$42.00

"1855" New York Strip Steak$38.00

Dayboat Scallops$32.00

Braised Shortrib$33.00

Smoked Double-Cut Pork Chop$34.00

Filet Three Ways$39.00

Vegetables

Creamed Spinach

Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower

Broccolini

Mushrooms

Starches

Sweet Corn Risotto

Spätzle Mac N Cheese

Duck Fat Fries

Lyonnaise Potatoes

Whiskey Signature Cocktails

4-Grain Old Fashioned$14.00

Eastside Manhattan$15.00

Georgia on My Mind$15.00

Cocktails

Positano

Strawberry Fields Forever

Industr{e}y Sour

Oaxacan in Memphis

Blueberry Coconut Mojito

Margarita Fresca

Martinis

The Watermarc

Fire & Ice

Eradication of Incurable Sadness

Le Métropolitain

Aviation

Hemingway Daiquiri

Beers

Stella Artois, Belgium$7.00

Seasonal Craft Selection, Southern California

Bud Light, St. Louis, MO$6.00

Pranqster, Belgian White, Fort Bragg, CA$8.00

Mission Brewery, Amber Ale, San Diego, CA$7.00

Lost Coast, Downtown Brown, Eureka, CA$7.00

Towne Park, American Lager, Orange County, CA$7.00

Samuel Smith's, Organic Lager, United Kingdom$9.00

Bear Republic, "Racer 5" IPA , Healdsburg, CA$7.00

Franziskaner, Hefe-Weissbier, Germany$8.00