TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

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Tricia Rosqvist

"The food is delicious. Nice place. The only thing I didn't like was that we had a reservation for 12 people and they didn't have a table for us and..."

Evelyn Díaz

"We had an excellent lunch at Carmelita's! The staff was warm and welcoming; thank you Omar! The cocktails were delicious! I had the Oaxacan Steak..."

DB Young

"One of my favorite spots of all of California never mind just Laguna Beach. This place is amazing on all fronts. Fish tacos and the drinks are always..."

Isa Jaymes

"I’m always looking for a Mexican place that’s not over-the-top… not too crazy to get into, not too expensive etc. I just want a place where I..."

Joe V

"Well the staff was amazing and were friendly the waitress Palmera or something like that and the manager felt like we all were friends for years. ..."

Jesse Verdi

"Food was delicious 😋. 🐠 was cooked perfectly. It looked like a small portion at first, but it's actually the perfect portion to leave room for..."

Juned Ahmed

Watermarc Restaurant

91/100 (3681 ratings)

"Such a lovely restaurant! We went here for our anniversary dinner. Very accommodating when we wanted to switch tables so that we could sit next to..."

A Siewert

"Perfect place to do people watching as well as super car watching. Beautiful design interior, attention to detail including wood slats..."

Tony Y.

"The food was amazing! The steak was perfect and so was the rest of the food! Great quality! Service was not as great and it took a while to get out..."

Maria Camila R.

"Surprisingly excellent food. Everything is perfectly made. A bit crowded tables arrangement but friendly service. Will definitely be..."

H. Stone

"My experience was nothing less than excellent! The wait staff, ambiance, and lunch selection were top-notch. Recommend the paella, bacon-wrapped..."

Matthew Antinarelli

"We came to Watermarc on Monday night for a client dinner. I was able to reserve on Open Table very easily. We showed up about 15 mins early but were..."

Melissa W

"Loved everything! Calamari, filet 3 way, brussel sprouts, Mac and cheese, and amazing strawberry shortcake with cotton candy made from real..."

Aaron Prohaska

"Nice place with good food. We paired the vegetable paella with strawberry field. The Paella had a generous serving of vegetables. The quantity is..."

Appique P

"Fantastic. Service was pleasant and food was good. My husband and I wanted a light lunch and this restaurant had the perfect combo. Would come back..."

Winnie Soo Hoo

"Great place looking right out on the beach. High quality service and food. Really enjoyed..."

Andrew DeGruccio

Studio

Wheelchair Accessible

"Counting the seconds until my escape to here. Love this place to get together with family around the pool and relax in a cabana or let the kids go..."

Dinah Cotton

"Most incredible Southern California resort with very kind staff who recognize us for being regular guests. Many thanks to Sean at the Loft for his..."

Corina Carla

"Montage Laguna Beach is an amazing property! The resort is gorgeous with amazing views of the ocean, but hands down the service is always on point! ..."

Kevin Covey

"Montage Laguna Beach is an absolutely beautiful hotel and a wonderful experience! We especially want to thank Kenny Shaw, Ana and all of the terrific..."

Leslie Files Jenkins

"I had an amazing time with by boyfriend and two of my girlfriends. We had the premium wine traditional tasters, while the ladies enjoyed the seafood..."

Kelli Clendion

"Had a wonderful meal in the Loft restaurant. Dinner was amazing and the staff was extremely..."

Judy Walker

"The staff were so welcoming and helpful and accommodated us at the bar and at the Loft too despite the mess and tantrums of a twoyearold Thank you..."

Loretta Gandhi

"Probably the best customer service I have ever experienced—everyone was kind, responsive, proactive, and helpful. The food was amazing, the..."

Tara Elliston

"Love, Love, Love. Great views and service❤️ One just can’t get enough.. A must go for..."

Sofia Hasan

"Lovely place to sight see and have lunch. Easy to get..."

Ruthann Kendrick-Ishihara

"Heaven on earth. We have decided that this will be our vacation from now..."

Candace Chaput

"One word-gracious... My daughter and I attended a cooking class with Ben and it was amazing. I will be signing up again. The ingredients, care,..."

Patrice Anne Norton

"What a meal! Studio is a Southern Californian gem with a fantastic tasting menu and wine pairings that I will remember for a long time. I'm tempted..."

Jay Keyes

"I have had many wonderful meals in my life. This was absolutely one of the best. The overall experience was amazing. All of the flavors were..."

David Stansell

"Why 5 stars?? Here are the reason why.. The atmosphere/ambiance are exquisite, the FOOD were delicious, im not a professional taster but i know..."

swit_ desire

"What an incredible experience. Best service I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The waiter gladly allowed us back to the kitchen where the chef..."

Jory Allen

"1. dining environment beautiful place and great service. 5 star all the way. 2. food I'm not a Professional Tasters. Not even close, I feel a little..."

Kevin C

"By far the most amazing dinning experiences I've ever had in my life. The staff and the Chef himself were the most amazing people. Wish I could eat..."

Frank Alfaro

"A magnificent place to enjoy artful cuisine that tantalizes most tastebuds. Ambiance, great service and ocean view. Not an everyday..."

Joy De Vivre De vive

"To be honest with everyone, this is wonderful and one of the beat 5 starts restaurants in the world. If some gives this less than 5 starts, it would..."

Mohammed Alnefaie

"Amazing dinner with baby bunnies eating grass next to you. (At least rabbit is not on the..."

Express Cash Flow - Phil Guertin

"This was an absolutely gorgeous restaurant at the Montage that also offered amazing food. The wine list was extremely extensive and the cocktail menu..."

Phillip Gill

Studio

Wheelchair Accessible

Broadway By Amar Santana

89/100 (2217 ratings)

Roasted Beef Bone Marrow

Chocolate Hazelnut Perfection

Bourbon Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Halibut

Braised New Zealand Lamb Shank

Foie gras

Crisp Brussels Sprouts

Octopus

Japanese Hamachi Sashimi

Beef Cheeks

Beef

Seared East Coast Diver Scallops

Lamb

Spiced Glazed Duck Breast

Pesto

Squid Ink Cavatelli Pasta

Fish

Pasta

Herb Roasted Mediterranean Branzino

Goat Cheese Honey

Sashimi

Salad

Crispy Braised Pork Belly

Pork

Cocktails

Scallops

Lemon Ricotta Fritters

Focaccia Bread

Duck

Grilled Smoked Beeler's Pork Chop

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was prepared Perfectly. I had Scallops, Jean had Lamb. The flavors, were just amazing. Scallops had a beautiful sear on one side that was..."

Steven Rowe

"Best restaurant in so-cal... We try to visit the place every 2 months- which assure us to have at least a couple of new dishes to experience... My..."

Rami Weiss

"Arrived to a packed house at 8:30pm on a Saturday Night with a Dinner Reservation for 9:30pm ... Lucked out and got 2 seats at the bar where we..."

Nichole Marie Coudayre

"Had an excellent dinner last night at Broadway. My hubby had the octopus to start which was amazing. He had the tandoori pork chop entree and it was..."

Lynn Fujiwara Floria

"A hidden gem tucked away in the quaint town of Laguna offering some pretty amazing dishes with explosive flavor. Cant wait to go back and sample..."

Lateef Karmen

"A Laguna Beach FAV!!! Definitely recommend checking this spot out! Come early so you can truly enjoy the experience! Cocktails, Apps and Entrees on..."

Adrese O. Roundtree

"I've been a customer since 2011. I'm always enamared at the exceptional quality and creativity in their menu. Their staff is more than highly..."

Eric Turcio

"Great food and Great Service! Love this place! Fun to watch the Chef and Staff. Every plate is checked and double checked. Great..."

Daniel Simeroth

"Great ambiance, fantastic people watching, food and service were OFF THE CHARTS! Sat at the bar, started with the Bone Marrow and Chicken Livers,..."

Jeff Santoni

"Amazing food with beautiful presentation and exquisite flavors. The bar is equally impressive with craft cocktails that are not too sweet. Service..."

Dawn Christie Taylor

"The pork was yummy and the staff attentive. Interesting, exciting..."

Charle' Nielsen

"The skirt steak was amazing! They were so busy when we arrived but made us a special table near the back with no reservations..I highly recommend..."

Thomas Rogers

"My favorite local restaurant. Flavor all day. Great service and drinks. But the star is the food! It will not..."

Chantel P. Martinez

"Delicious! And fantastic staff. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and seating is..."

Jennifer Schmidt

"Exceptional service and amazing food. I'm not a huge fan of red meat but after trying the stake served here it immediately became my favorite. I..."

Lindsey So

"What a wonderful dining experience. We ate at the chef's table and enjoyed watching the magic happen. The chef, staff, and waitress were all so warm..."

Julie Jimenez

"It was our anniversary, and we sat at the Chef's counter. Our server brought us complimentary champagne, which was delightful and unexpected...."

Lisa Montelione

"What a wonderful experience. Amar is an amazing talent. Flavors, and reductions are just simply on another level. We will return as often as we can..."

Lance Yonis

"I’ve been coming to Broadway with my husband and/or friends since its opening, usually dining at the bar. The food and cocktails are both..."

Sharon Frazier

"Don't know where to begin - everything was sooo good and tasty and creative. We started with JAPANESE HAMACHI SASHIMI which was so fresh and..."

Jordan Gary

"We sat chefs table and indulged in an all time unforgettable meal before I lose my taste due to chemo for breast cancer. Our meal was thoughtfully..."

Marianne Lanting

"This is a very popular restaurant! It was a Friday and the place was always packed! We visited during Happy Hour time. It was a lively and enjoyable..."

Saori Fukuzaki

"We came back to celebrate my birthday 2 days ago. Food was delicious in general. However a few things that either be "more honest" or some..."

roostahktchn M

"A local favorite which never disappoints. Everything in the right place at the right touch, from ambience to food to service. The excellent mixture..."

Amado Carino

"Honestly an amazing restaurant. Everything was absolutely delicious. I almost ate an entire Focaccia to myself, the ravioli exploded with goodness ,..."

Nicole Galluzzo

"The service was the best I've ever experienced. The raviolo was the best appetizer I've ever had and the chocolate and praline dessert was..."

Joe Reisman

"Recently moved to the area and we heard good things about the restaurant. Everything we ordered was very good, flavorful and detail oriented to each..."

Leesa Yim

"The pork chop was perfectly done…tender and juicy. Fig sauce was delicious. Our service was great. It’s a very small space. Seating is tight and..."

Lisa Israel

"I had a fantastic dining experience at Broadway Restaurant in Laguna Beach, and it's all thanks to our outstanding waiter at the bar, Joseph! From..."

Ty Riley

"Outstanding restaurant!!! The food, team, service, and ambiance are well organized. Thanks to Jordan bartender, that always amazes me with his..."

Tony S.

"It's pricey but worth it. So glad I took the ride for this meal. The bone marrow was the highlight but honestly nothing was bad. I do suggest trying..."

Tori L

"The tables are a bit close together, but the restraunt is nice and clean and we got to meet Amar Santana! The food was delicious. Especially the duck..."

Michael

"Great restaurant! Food is high quality so you pay for it. Drink menu is outstanding and friendly staff is a big bonus. Try ravioli! My personal..."

Ingrida Kern

"It’s fun to sit at the bar and order dinner for two, or sit with friends. The bread is amazing, and with the Brussel sprouts and the panda- cotta -..."

Nicole Crawford

Splashes Restaurant

88/100 (4997 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Waterfront

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been dining at Splashes on and off for almost 25 years. They were and still are one of my favorite spots for dining by the water where I can..."

Sarah Y Tse. 謝婉敏

"This is our MUST visit restaurant every time we come back to Orange County! The service is always top notch! Our waitress Alma and her helper Rafael..."

Natalia Patterson

"It was an awesome experience! Delectable dinner with an ocean view and excellent service. Server Patrick was particular about our comfort and..."

rs v

"We came here on a weekday night, so it wasn’t too busy. The server was attentive and friendly. The Icelandic Cod was one of the kind. It was tender..."

S C

"Our experience at Splashes was amazing!! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff treated us like royalty, and ocean views were..."

Melissa Kincaid

"Took my mom here for her birthday and she can't stop talking about it. Neither can I. 10/10. Definitely recommend this for ANY occasion. This is the..."

Infinity Stone (Infinity)

"Beautiful spot with wonderful food and service. Jhoana did a perfect job, making us feel special as we celebrated our anniversary and made great..."

Megan White

"My wife and I were staying at the Surf and Sand Resort so we went to their restaurant, Splashes, for lunch while we were waiting for our room to be..."

Alan Feinberg

"This is a classy restaurant in a classy hotel. The restaurant offers a very nice view on the sea. Better having a reservation. The waitress..."

frederic renoux

"Great food and service! Patrick, Kody, and Tony were all wonderful, knowledgeable and helpful during our dinner experience. Fantastic at..."

Mireya Espinal (Mimi)

"Most spectacular view and amazing food. The waiters were very attentive. There was a miscommunication about a dish, but they made sure to quickly..."

Sharlene Diaz

"Splashes is a high-end restaurant at the Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach, California. Hearing the sound from the ocean waves, I can appreciate the..."

Ta Siu

"I've been to Italy, but those cavatellis were probably the best pastas I have ever eaten. Plus, the menu has enough choice to provide quality for any..."

Timothee Bigle

"Very romantic evening watching the waves crash ashore. The wonderful service from Dolce and the excellent meal was an experience to..."

Mike Bryant

"Gorgeous place with perfect view of ocean. Food was Ok not more than that. Service was..."

Sahar Meshksar

"Great view, delicious food, excellent service. A must-visit in Laguna..."

Michael Pavlov

"Always spectacular! Had the splash's burger. My favorite time to eat here is before breakfast closes up at 11:00. The splash's breakfast is the..."

Melanie La Pan

"Wow. My husband and I stayed at the hotel for our honeymoon was treated to dinner here the night of our wedding. It was unforgettable. The manager..."

Brianna Rush

The Cliff Restaurant

87/100 (5562 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great location to enjoy the ocean view with food. Since I prefer the original flavor of seafood, our waitress Doina suggested Crab Louie Salad and..."

Chen Min (MiniMedia)

"A restaurant with beautiful sea views. The food is varied, fish, meat and chicken, combining American and Mexican cuisine. Delicious, fresh dishes..."

a nashmi

"The view was absolutely beautiful from our table, service was great but the food was not the best. I got the fettuccini Alfredo for dinner. It was..."

alexandra annette

"Great ocean view restaurant. Very romantic place to enjoy a sunset dinner with a special someone. The cliffs offers seafood esque American cuisine...."

Jenifer Bond

"Take in a great view of the ocean and the smell of fresh sea air while you dine. Ordered the Garden Benedict and Açai bowl. I appreciated that the..."

C Kadkoy

"There's no question that this is a five star establishment. For oceanfront dining in Laguna, there is truly no more versatile a menu- there's..."

Richard Leuchter

"What a delightful way to spend the day; discovering a new restaurant. This establishment has been around since forever, made infamous on RHOC and..."

Lynnann AKA Grandma

"Service and food was amazing and the view is absolutely beautiful! We watched dolphins swimming as we ate! I got the huevos ranchos and my boyfriend..."

Dawn T

"Came in on Saturday evening for our wedding anniversary. It was our first time there. Called ahead to get on waitlist since the Yelp online waitlist..."

Shelly Shi

"A great choice for a sunny day to have food and enjoy the beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean over the Laguna Beach coasts. Location is great right..."

Roozbeh Bargeshady

"Loved our lunch there!! Great view, my drink was unbelievably great ..Basil peach ocean breeze!! Food was fabulous, service on point. Highly..."

melissa west

"This is a wonderful restaurant if you want an ocean view while enjoying a meal or apps and a drink. Food and service is..."

Melissa Sizemore

"My second time to have the pleasure to enjoy this wonderful beach front restaurant and attraction. There is no better view. We had extraordinary..."

Tony Skeans

"We loved it! The atmosphere was great with live music and a gorgeous beach/sunset view. The food was delicious and brought out pretty quickly. 10/10..."

Sophia S

"I understand why we just one of the top rated restaurants in Laguna Beach. The views are absolutely incredible. They wide variety of different menu..."

Adri Richards

Nick's Laguna Beach

86/100 (5030 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"So glad we came here. From the point we checked in until the moment we left everything was perfect. The food is outstanding and our server was so..."

Regina O'Rourke

"Definitely will recommend this place! The salmon was moist and tasty and capers on top did it! Do not miss the warm butter cake which has a gazillion..."

Louella Cruz Hall

"We had the Chilean pan seared sea bass and the petite filet mignon. We were visiting Laguna Beach from Montana and it was the best meal we had our..."

Kelly Fuhringer Utterback

"I can't say enough about our experience at the restaurant and how amazing the staff is. Charles behind the bar will make the perfect dirty martini..."

Jason Coulter

"I had the almond crusted Halibut and it was absolutely epic as was the mashed potatoes! Additionally the ice tea is among the best I had ever!!..."

Prophet Tim

Rosa Hocott

"My boyfriend and I LOVE Nicks! Every time we come to Laguna we have to eat here, it’s really cute and has the coziest ambiance. My favorite is the..."

Roxy Reed

"Great food and good service. Try the bistro plate. The filet is cooked to perfection and very tasty. The salad was good but I needed more extra..."

Jedi Master ASU

"Comfortable, cool & cozy ambience. This was the BEST meal I've had in a long time! Sea bass, mashed potatoes & spinach ~ All grilled to perfection,..."

Ms. JANN CAN

"I'm the Pickiest when it comes to food. How it tastes or smells, flavors, and how everything is cooked! But Nick’s never disappoints me. I think I..."

sara najafi

"Nick's is a tradition and an experience, not just a restaurant. We've been coming here for years, often as our prelude to the Pageant of the Masters...."

Paul Kenney

"Excellent customer service. Attentive friendly staff. Food and drinks were amazing! We had the San Francisco Cioppino... absolutely delicious!! A..."

Trish Edwards

"Let’s talk about this well loved and rightfully popular local hotspot in Laguna. First and foremost John the king of the mojitos and Kurt the..."

Jessica Bond

230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar

85/100 (4146 ratings)

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

Seafood Arrabbiata Pasta

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bass

Toasted Garlic Salmon

Oysters on the Half Shell

Pasta

Bread Pudding

Chopped Seafood Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went to 230 for the first time earlier this month for a work party and liked it so much that I brought my parents only a few days later. Service was..."

Christopher Taylor

"Good food, good service, fun atmosphere. Each entree is about two dollars too expensive, therefore the four-star rating. Martinis are kind of..."

Ray Hartjen

"This restaurant is a jewel 💎 I’ve been traveling all over the USA and just a few places have had amazed me like this one. We had calamari,..."

Javier Guerrero

"good food and service. Maybe, this place could include more cocktails/beers in the menu. There is not too much tables, so, book a reservation is a..."

Rafael Leon

"I ventured into this establishment for happy hour, but ended up staying for dinner due to the incredible food options. For me, the highlight of the..."

Jessica Mendez

"Highly recommend Akaskan Halibut special that was terrific. Thick and juicy pork chop. Enjoyed their Kauai Tai..."

michael louie

"First time here and it was recommended by my esthetician. Y’all. This place was absolutely delicious. I have no other words to describe the food. I..."

Ali Aberle

"This restaurant is bomb! Excellent service, very friendly staff and the food is unreal. So fresh & flavorful! The roasted salmon with polenta was to..."

Shelby French

"The food is excellent here! The toasted garlic salmon is delicious! My favorite! The tossed seafood salad is light and flavorful! Definitely..."

PMK

"This place gets everything right. The hostess and our server were both very friendly and helpful. The drinks were creative and tasted good. The food..."

Heidi Zungrone

"Second visit and as good and consistent as the first time. Calamari to start with ate great, excellent spice level. I had the toaster garlic salmon..."

Mike H

"Love the location. Love the atmosphere. They have both inside and a perfect outside seating area. The artwork is definitely mentionable especially if..."

Tiffani M

"This place is a favorite of my family so I end up going here a lot but personally I find the food a little heavy handed. The shoestring fries are..."

Terrence K

"I'd seriously run don't walk to this restaurant! Their House Made Ricotta appetizer is truly unbelievable. Had the Fish & Chips which was also..."

Rachel

"The best Onion soup, Most delicious Salmon and the best Croissant Bread Pudding desert...."

Isabel Vela

"Dinner was delicious and the service was great. We have a play to go to and they had us eat and out in 40 minutes. A bit pricey, but we got to sit..."

Catherine Singer

"Everything was executed nicely. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. What more can one ask for? We started with a couple of drinks..."

Leesa Yim

"So glad we found this place while on vacation in Laguna Beach. The fish we had was the best. We had the halibut and swordfish specials. Both were..."

Lorie Graff

Las Brisas

85/100 (8470 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Las Brisas’ location and especially the view from a window seat is like that of a postcard. The hostess was very accommodating and our waitstaff..."

Phillip Mondragon

"I have been coming here for years! Honestly las brisas has the best view, the gardens that surround the patio are beautiful.... great people watching..."

Debbie Corley

"I was there yesterday with my loving brothers and sisters .. and let me tell you I was blown away this place is beautiful it kinda reminds me of..."

Delia Rodriguez

"Gosh!! Awesome location!! The Food was to die for, seasoned to perfection and the portions great amount and the waiters down to earth and fun. Entire..."

Sandra Roman

"We went here for a weekend brunch and it has a four course menu from which you can choose from. Selection is good, starts the table with fruit and..."

Liberty Avila

"I went here today with my mom and sister for their birthdays. We had been here in the past and I was a little hesitant to return due to the recent..."

Tiffani M

"Las Brisas is an excellent choice for dinner. The grounds are impeccably kept with sweeping views of the ocean and much of Laguna beach. We walked..."

RhE “R”

"We could not have picked a better location for celebrating our son's wedding. Amazing ambience, amazing food and great service. Joanne, the event..."

Sam S

"I took my mother for a birthday brunch and she absolutely loved it ! The view is spectacular, food is tasteful and the service was incredible...."

Gabriela Heredia

"Had a great experience at this resturant. Went for my wife's birthday and everything was amazing! Seating, food, drinks, view, and staff were all..."

jimmy nunez

"Stumbled upon this restaurant when we were visiting the beach. Food was delicious and our server was very attentive. She double checked with the..."

Joy Dunna

"PERFECTION - Mike Steel was the best server I have encountered all year - he was 5-STAR all the way - he got everything we asked for right the first..."

Doll

"Do yourself a favor and stop at Las Brisas for brunch! This place was INCREDIBLE. I had the four course brunch with the Chilaquiles. The food was..."

Tiffany Russell

"Very special place place with unique atmosphere and gorgeous views. Food is mostly Mexican and pricey because of the location. Be prepared to spend..."

Dzmitry Mik

"I dined her just on a spur of the moment beach trip to Laguna. The ambience is amazing with a great location right above the beach with a..."

Brittney Davis

"I have never been here or to the Laguna Beach area, but my mom comes here every time she’s in town so she wanted to take me. It was amazing. We had..."

Kassie Scott

"My experience was a couple months ago but I loved every minute of it. I was reminded to post watching the real housewives of Orange County as it’s..."

Jenifer Bond

"I went there for brunch, and they offered a delightful four-course meal! My favorite aspects of the place were the ambiance and the scenic view. It..."

Kyle Mahadeo

"This is an orange county staple, must do experience if you are in or can get to Laguna Beach. The food is always perfect and I highly recommend the..."

Kristalyn Mumaw

"Amazing food and amazing views. Cesar made our dining experience even better! He really helped recommend popular dishes and was so friendly. Will..."

Priscilla Solis

"I visited this place for DINNER on Saturday 24.6.23. I didn’t have a reservation but the hostess was so nice and got us a nice spot with a great..."

Carlos Pena

The Loft

85/100 (2674 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hi I just write and tell you how amazing and unreal the staff at the Montage and The Loft are. I have never visited The Loft until today. I was..."

Trang

"The Loft is a nice restaurant at Montage in Laguna Beach, California. The ocean view is beautiful. The restaurant ambient is comfortable. The..."

Ta Siu

"Almost a perfect ambiance. I usually enjoy the live piano and singing but on this day it was way too loud. We were furthest seats from him and could..."

Oscar Merino

"Excellent location to celebrate your any special day. The view is spectacular so are food and service. The portions are a little bit small but this..."

Zeynep Kilic

"Always a great place to enjoy a lunch while having majestic view of Pacific ocean. Wonderful food and service. Perfect in every..."

Tony Shih

"Sean the server Superman! He was awesome. Started with oysters with some Thai Chile sauce 🔥. Worth every burn on my chapped lips. Mmmm! Baby wedge..."

Kip

"Great views and amazing food! The best restaurant we have tried in Laguna, will defiantly be back! Great ribeye, prefect Mac and cheese, and..."

Jon

"Dining with ocean view and with delicious brunch options. The service is attentive. The manager Joshua is friendly and truly takes care of the guest..."

Diane Hoang

"Delectable food and fantastic service! The loft is part of the Montage hotel that’s tucked under the floor right below the lobby. This was my first..."

regis kwong

"High end experience, always a highlight of the SoCal visit. Limited choice of food items, but the quality is amazing. Top notch service as..."

Igor Razumeiko

"We went to the Loft restaurant, which is on the 4th floor of the Montage for our 10 year wedding anniversary. We got there 30 minutes early for our..."

andrew ha

"Astounding dinner! Everything from Ribeye and Sea Bass to the immaculate French Fries to the Chocolate Cake and..."

K

"The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach if everything you would expect from a fine dining restaurant at a 5 star resort! The staff is fabulous and always..."

Lauren Cessna

"We have eaten here several times. The service is consistently good and the food is delicious. Great views of the Pacific and Laguna Beach. Definitely..."

Lance Burma

"Food was 👍 good! and Service as..."

May Xoxooo

"We went there tonight my Girlfriend and myself and we had a wonderful night. Best food so far and Shawn the waiter is AMAZING! I m not used to let..."

Simon DUPISSON

"We just stopped by for coffee and dessert but it was so..."

Sandy Jaramillo

Driftwood Kitchen

85/100 (2779 ratings)

Stack of Blueberry Pancakes

Sunday Brunch

Charcuterie board

Little Gem Caesar Salad

Traditional Eggs Benedict

Scallops

Grilled Prawn & Street Corn Chilaquiles

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

Risotto

Sandwiches

Omelette

Grilled Spanish Octopus

Oysters & Octopus on Hummus

Steamed Washington Mussels

Scottish Smoked Salmon Bagel

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Waterfront

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was excellent. Mary our server was wonderful, attentive, engaging and overall really sweet. Our birthday breakfast was perfect and the..."

Debbie Byrne

"What a great place! From the hostess to the food to our server everything was phenomenal! Oh and we sat outside and the view was AMAZING!!! We'll..."

Betsy Hunter Schmidt

"Wonderful experience!! Food was amazing, view was spectacular and our service was friendly helpful and on point!! Can’t wait to go..."

Alisa Arrigoni-Emmett

"The Mother’s Day brunch was incredible. Every dish was better than the last. Service was excellent. Our server JT was fun and accomodating taking..."

Patria Heitz Leone

"My friend & I enjoyed an amazing birthday breakfast overlooking the ocean with a wonderful beach setting in the restaurant. The food was absolutely..."

Kelley Stewart

"The service was excellent. Our server knew great items to recommend and gave us super service. The food was delicious. The bar was very good..."

Sheila Ann Johnson

"Gorgeous View, food was delicious, & and our service was superb. Our server Mary was very genuine, knowledgeable, and attentive. All of the staff..."

Ashley Freeman

"A bit hesitant because of some of the reviews posted on the negative side but was so happy to find otherwise. Our birthday girls were happy with the..."

Marujita Beltran

"If your looking to enjoy a sunset view on the beach and dine with esquisette food... search no longer. Oysters each one more delicate and flavorful..."

Sherry Mardikian

"Great service from TJ food was fantastic. I would highly..."

Jeff Lincoln

"There may be no better view while dining than on the balcony of Driftwood. All our meals there have been..."

Barb Pierce Frye

"The oysters here are fresh, and I absolutely love it! While the vibe surpasses the food, I wouldn't say no to the dishes—it's a pretty chill,..."

Lingling Wang

"Service was amazing and the food was a knockout. You can't beat the atmosphere and the views. The menu was well put together and had great options...."

Derek Bird

"Solid overall experience. Service was good and ocean view was beautiful. With regards to the food: Good: - shrimp scampi - Brussels sprouts The..."

Richard Woo

"We chose this place for the sunset view and fine dining experience. We knew before coming in that the price is high so we expected the food and..."

Huong Phan

"I have a great dining experience at Driftwood. The space is casual and coastal with ridiculously views of the ocean directly under you. The food is..."

Jack Guthrie

"Beautiful location overlooking the ocean, and delicious food. Pricey but worth it and not abnormal for the area. We came for dinner and had an..."

Eric Lin

"We had a lovely impromptu brunch here last Sunday. They were able to accommodate us with a last minute reservation. The scenic ocean views from the..."

Elise M.

"Good food and good view. They were attentive with my reservation. Had a special occasion and they sat us in the best seat in the main dining..."

Robert

"The atmosphere was incredible, and the food was so delicious. The only downfall is the valet. It was absolutely ridiculous!!!! They charged all 3..."

Lisa Acajabon

"Gorgeous location for watching sunset with super friendly staff and delicious food. Surf and turf dish was so good. The bread was amazing, highly..."

Sahar Meshksar

Starfish

84/100 (1310 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"This place is unexpectedly amazing! I started with this drink called "Tigers Blood" it was spicy with jalapeno pieces floating in there. Best thing..."

Arash Navaei

"We love this place! The atmosphere, food and experience are always amazing! I had my boyfriends 50th birthday there on Saturday night. Most of our..."

Kyle Forbes

"Amazing food! Great service. Loved the music � Perfect spot for a special occasion. Jamie, our server, was such a delight and really knew the menu..."

Tina Isgro

"Cozy place with a big “U” shaped bar in the center. Decor nice and not what you would expect In mall. The menu of Asian inspired small plates and..."

Sheri Clarke

"I've been to Starfish at least 6 times and have never been disappointed...outstanding food, freshness, and flavors!! Love to impress friends and..."

Aundrea Dimond Richtsmeier

"If you only have one diner or lunch to have in Laguna beach this is the place .. the decor the food the music & the owners make this place magic . As..."

Roman Rosati

"I've come to Starfish since the day it opened. It has been through ownership changes, management changes, chef changes, and just changes in general...."

Bob Metzler

"Amazing food! I ordered the sea bass and it was absolutely perfect. My friend had a jalapeño martini I would also..."

Mia Zavorek

"We love Starfish!!! The food and drinks are beyond above par. But, we love the staff. They make you feel so welcome. Kayli is so sweet and great..."

Amy Daugherty

"Nice to see the personal touch.The manager came over and thanks us for,the great review.The place amazing and the servers are spot on.Very..."

Steve Joiner

"My children and I are regulars. One of my favorites in OC! Mario as your server is the..."

Chae Polonia

"Always incredible for food, service and ambience. They just made my Birthday Celebration extra special, an evening I will never forget! I HIGHLY..."

Garry Stahl

"Amazing food and atmosphere. Shout out to Danielle our waitress. She made great suggestions and was very attentive. It was my first time to..."

Ann Marie Holas-Dryps

"My husband and I felt so happy to find this hidden gem restaurant which we would definitely revisit. High quality for both food and service. It’s a..."

Diana R

"After a long hike around the world. We decided to come here for lunch. For appetizers we had the lobster roll, lettuce wraps and dumplings. All were..."

Abdul Chamseddine

"There's a reason this place is so highly rated. It's always busy-packed, especially for happy hour. Is it the most authentic East Asian/South East..."

Megan Madeo

"Went in on a recommendation, and we're very happy we did! From the start, the staff were very friendly and personable. It was happy hour, so we sat..."

David Daly

"It was our first time and the service and atmosphere were amazing. The fusion food were excellent. We had Asian sesame chicken salad and Thai crab..."

AsiaRoom com

"An incredible dinner! We were lucky enough to come during happy hour, so everything was reduced price. The cocktails were generous and strong. All..."

Sarah Mamlet

"We love their happy hour. The appetizers are absolutely delicious and the signature mixed drinks are awesome. Service is very prompt and efficient...."

Ron Pineda

"Fantastic atmosphere and the food was great. The Szechaun Scallops were top level and a lot of food. The crab slider were excellent. Don't miss out..."

Brad Sturdy

"We just came back, this is our second time to this restaurant and brought 3 friends for their first experience. The downs were Flat Iron Steak..."

roostahktchn M

"My Cantaloupe Martini was pretty good. I was surprised there was a large Happy Hour Menu. I would like to come back again. There was a beach vibe..."

Yen B

The Deck On Laguna Beach

84/100 (3331 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

"The food was delicious and hit the seafood craving that I was having. The view was the best part and absolutely amazing. The service was okay; I..."

Caitlyn Campos

"This place is quite similar to The Driftwood, sharing the same captivating view. The lamb chops here were a delight—well-cooked without a strong..."

Lingling Wang

"Great vibe with a lovely view. Had a bottle of Prosecco with fresh Ceviche while watching the sunset. What could be better? Staff were super..."

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"Breathe taking view and amazing atmosphere, lots of beautiful people and friendly people. Staff is good and our server was very attentive. We had the..."

Grazy ella

"Delicious food with a view! This was a rare find - a shack right at the beach where you watch the waves crashing. You would think they would only..."

SANA SHIREEN KHAN

"We love this place! We stop by for a quick bite every time we come to the OC. Great patio that basically makes you feel like you are dining on the..."

Natalia Patterson

"Wow! This place is amazing! We have been here a few times, and it never disappoints. The view, the food, the drinks the staff wonderful!! Ask for..."

Michael Marcus

"We came on a Friday night and sat at the bar. Beautiful view of the ocean! The ataff was kind and made great cocktails. The lobster quesadilla was..."

Meggie Cansler

"My first interaction with good food in California, Laguna Beach 🇺🇸. Food was absolutely delicious, fresh and excellent done! We had to make a..."

Andrei Petrescu

"Amazing place with incredible views , delicious food and staff who was attentive and super friendly the young woman they have as a host was lovely to..."

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Mosaic Bar And Grille

Wheelchair Accessible

"LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. It's on the premises of the prestigious Montage Resort and overlooks the Pacific ocean and Laguna Beach. Friendly and..."

Natalia Bonafin

"Great Place For A Casual Meal!!. Our group of 6 enjoyed a great lunch here this past 4th of July at the Mosaic. We dined outside with beautiful views..."

Syrah Girl

"Absolutely gorgeous setting- the views of the ocean and coast and grounds can’t be beat! It was a sunny Sunday lunch, but there were plenty of..."

Laura Rhea

"Beautiful Brunch-Lunch Spot right in the heart of the spectacular “Montage Laguna Beach” Prices are not cheap, you will definitely end up paying..."

MINA ELSABEE

"Great location with excellent views and ambiance. Food and drinks are delicious. Tyler and Nick are some of the amazing mixologists in OC, stop by..."

Antonio Vargas (VagabondDragons)

"This restaurant is part of a hotel-resort right next to Treasure Island Beach and really the only option for nearby eats that is convenient if you..."

Traveling Terrezzas

"Alec G. was the best server ever!!! I mean he really looked after me and took care of me the entire time I was there. This place is somewhere you..."

adan cortez

"Enjoyed our first time here, followed Paul Deutsch from another restaurant (there loss Montages gain) rought some great friends, we had some amazing..."

Michael Demoratz

"Loved the atmosphere. Overlooking the beach was beautiful. Our server was attentive. We ordered the nachos, fish sandwich and poke bowl and a couple..."

Hillary Marshall

"Excellent food and views. Great ambiance. The ocean views are great and service is on point. Highly recommend our favorite server, Saul. Excellent..."

Rob Schramer

"Great outdoor patio dining option at Montage. They have enough umbrellas to provide abundant shade and having the Pacific ocean in the background is..."

Leesa Yim

"Mosaic Bar & Grille is our favorite lunch spot in Laguna Beach. My husband and I love the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer, which are huge. I also..."

Tasha Schramer

"Can't beat this view. Delicious food and cocktails. Very expensive for a pool bar but you are at the Montage. Expect a long wait on the weekend. The..."

Krissy Kyle

"Very nice place to get snacks and drinks. The sunset view is amazing and expensive, but it's definitely worth..."

Wilfred Cho

"I have eaten lunch, late lunch, and dinner here. Always delicious food and great service. The view is breathtaking, and The Montage is such a..."

Anna Miller

"Outstanding view, environment, and service. Food was good. Had the chip and guacamole to start, nicely done. For entree it was the avocado pita with..."

HERNAN ABBES

"Enjoyed dinner and brunch here. Service is impeccable, though I'm sure us gaggle of gals were a bit much. I suggest the the surf and turf. The filet..."

Deja Linares

Lumberyard

77/100 (4570 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Serves Alcohol

Live Music

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"I tried the Lumberyard thru Doordash and what an amazing experience. The chicken sandwich was still beyond crispy upon arrival. Unbelievably tasty..."

Ally Knoph

"THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING! I got the half pound Angus burger and the burger was so flavorful and just a perfect texture no blood no nothing was..."

Zion

"Came for a business lunch and the service was very attentive and was a nice quiet setting in a beautiful setting of Laguna Beach. The chicken had a..."

Peter

"The LumberYard was recommended by a local person, and it was a great recommendation! It was not really busy when my friend and I went in .. off and..."

Christopher Janke

"The food and service is always terrific here! Had the chicken sandwich sans the bread. ..."

JazzNBluesSinger

"The cornbread, baby back ribs, meatloaf, skirt steak, and salmon salad were amazing! Highly recommend the baby back ribs with street corn overall...."

Jacqueline M

"Came in for lunch on a Saturday, food was delicious and hot! Great atmosphere it was warm and cozy and our waiter Dave was a nice guy kept checking..."

Angel Perez

"The BEST clam chowder I've ever had. Crab cake salad was also amazing. And if you're into sardines that was really cool too. Were the sardines worth..."

Natasha O

"It was busy and we walked in on a Friday night, they were pretty busy... They are on open table though, so you can make reservations. For us it was..."

Brenda Miller

"This place is outstanding! Wonderful food! We had a large party and they were incredibly accommodating for our needs and wishes. Service was..."

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