TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated September 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..."

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"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

Splashes Restaurant

88/100 (4997 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Waterfront

Table Service

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

K'ya Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Lovely spot for great food and drinks. Isabel was so gracious and..."

Kim Erdelyi

"This bar is located inside the hotel and so close to the beach you can walk. But we drove there and had no problem finding metered parking on the..."

Laurie Bennett

"A little bit hard to find from the street, I must have missed the part that said it was inside the La Casa deli Camino Hotel, especially when I..."

exploreroftheland 10

"Always a great choice, especially with a group of friends. Their share plates are all delicious... I've never tasted a bad thing on the entire menu..."

Joe V

"This was a great spot! We were able to get in during happy hour and got a $6 drink and you get a good item for half off. They were like friendly,..."

Ashlea Hunter

"Living in the Laguna Beach area ive been to this place a few times and havent had a bad experience yet. My personal favorites are the white bean..."

Joseph Ferrera

"A friend and I visited while waiting for some car issues to be solved. Sunshine and Lucas were awesome company to be around at that time. We met..."

Ana Garcia

"Adrienne is a very attentive, kind, and talented bartender. The ambience is captivating. The drinks are worth the price. Not very..."

Zach Ferguson

"The food was outstanding. It was reasonably priced. They had quite a varied..."

Terry Mc Elhaney

"We dropped in for Happy Hour and sat outside by the sidewalk. Camille, the bartender, made us a spectacular raspberry margarita!! We felt like fries..."

Helen Gurinow

"Good food, good service, and great place to hangout with a group. Will..."

Ramon

"When you find a place that has amazing food choices, wonderful waitstaff, and is just the place to unwind and enjoy a happy hour, this is it. Love..."

Oliveri

"So excited for a new spot in Laguna! We tried multiple tapas and signature cocktails, all of which were amazing! The portion sizes were perfect for..."

Gabby Stobie

"Found this place from Google reviews. It really is as good as people described. We had our 4 year old with us and there was a kid menu for him to..."

Jeff Pace

The Cliff Restaurant

87/100 (5562 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Live Music

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

230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar

85/100 (4146 ratings)

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

Seafood Arrabbiata Pasta

Pork

Halibut Special

Toasted Garlic Salmon

Chopped Seafood Salad

Oysters on the Half Shell

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)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

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"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)

Oysters & Octopus on Hummus

Crab Cake

Traditional Eggs Benedict

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

Pancakes

Steamed Washington Mussels

Grilled Spanish Octopus

Scottish Smoked Salmon Bagel

Halibut

Bloody Pirate

Crab

Stack of Blueberry Pancakes

Scallops

Little Gem Caesar Salad

Grilled Prawn & Street Corn Chilaquiles

Accepts American Express

Seating

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)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

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..."

Rock Star Today Podcast

"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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Lumberyard

77/100 (4570 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Live Music

Serves Alcohol

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..."

Dannon Story

Greeter's Corner Restaurant

70/100 (2245 ratings)

"My uncle Dan graciously escorted me to the Greeters today for lunch. This was definitely one of the best experiences I've had during my short..."

Yul Miyabi

"We always have a lovely time here. I can't rate all the food for you because we just order sandwiches. We sit outside. The servers are helpful, and a..."

Sharon Laizure Hofer

"This is an Awesome restaurant with good of good ambience and such a view ! I enjoyed my Mother’s Day breakfast with my family and have visited here..."

Brenda Shuman Turco

"The view is worth every dime they charge for sure ! But the food is very good with quality fast attentive service and a very nice diverse..."

Anthony Walker

"Fantastic service, great Oceanside view, tasty fish..."

Dave Teixeira

"A bit pricey but you have to realize that you are paying for the gorgeous view! I had the fish and chips. It was delicious and I would reccomend it...."

Foodlover101

"Nice atmosphere, good home-made food, beautiful location! You can't go wrong at Greeter's..."

Tim Larson

"First off, after reading some reviews.. this is not a high end restaurant and shouldn't be expected for gourmet food. With that said, the items they..."

Richard Escarcega

"Prime location.. corner restaurant right on the boardwalk. Outdoor seating is available and recommended. Veggie omelet was really good. The veggies..."

C Kadkoy

"Nice place for a fast lunch break , we sat outside in the back area, a bit tight and somewhat conjested , but overall ok. Would prefer to sit indoors..."

Caesar Nunez

"My son recently discovered that this place has halal beef burger. The owner told us that most of his chicken items are also halal. The burger was..."

Natasha Ramay

"Always wonderful, I had a relaxing crab Eggs Benedict with a great Bloody Mary! I love sitting outside overlooking the ocean. The staff was..."

Linda Stanfield

"Great restaurant! The food was not only delicious, but the portions were impressively generous, great value for the price. The salmon tacos and..."

Gia Cajumnas

"Great place to stop and eat while visiting the beach. Food was adequate, service was also..."

Michael Popovitch

"What a great place to spend Happy Hour 🍹🍸🍻. Jonathan was amazing. My guests from Japan 🇯🇵 had a wonderful time and we tried almost..."

Rome Drayton Baily

"This is a great restaurant right by the beach it has a mom and pops feel to it. The staff was amazing for sure the service was impecable. When I..."

Freddy Fitzgerald

"In Laguna Beach, there are many choices to eat! Because our desire was to eat as close to the beach as possible, we found The Greeter’s Corner..."

Angie Vallejo

"Get the fish and chips!!! We here with a big group on a Saturday for lunch. Service was great, we love Jean!!!, the workers are kind and working..."

Sonja Midtune

C'est La Vie

70/100 (1975 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"If you like pate, order the pate and brie plate. 2 kinds of pate and a really good brie with cornichon, olives, capers, pickled onions and sliced..."

Linda Ferguson Frappia

"Also top service, one of the best views overlooking the beach. Meals any time are always worth it. DON’T forget the..."

Gene Rascle

"I've loved this place for a long time. It's casual. You can sit on the deck upstairs and look out at the ocean while enjoying a lovely lunch or..."

Susan Olander

"I had a wonderful New Year's Eve dinner! My first five course meal and being pampered by some wonderful Waiters! Met some great people as well. We've..."

Kim Walker

"I’ve been here several times and have never had a problem! The food has always been great as well as the staff! Love the filet mignon..."

Barb Baharak Farhangpour

"My wife and I had our wedding reception here in the middle of summer and the food,wine,macaroons,cake and service were above and beyond stellar! We..."

Joe Snow Eimers

"Wonderful restaurant!! My wife and I truly enjoyed the food, ambiance, and the service. Highly..."

Logan Whitsitt

"The location was perfect and the staff very attentive. The grilled octopus was delicious... we'll definitely return to try their breakfast..."

Luiza Anda

"Great food and beautiful location! The duck was..."

Lorrie Haggerty Ritter

"Taste :3.9/5 Environment: 4.3/5 Service：4.2/5 If you're looking for a cute and picturesque brunch spot in Laguna Beach, C'est La Vie is worth a..."

Paprika Meow

"Location is perfect. Food is good. Service is not good at all. The waiters just pretend to do their job paying no attention to customers’ polite..."

Dzmitry Mik

"Such a exceptional restaurant with breathtaking beach views. The ambiance complements the delectable dishes, and the staff's impeccable service..."

ALI SENit

"Visited with family for Thanksgiving Dessert. A beautiful selection and everyone truly enjoyed their selection. Fresh and delicious! Adorable decor..."

Paul G

"Best French onion soup 🍲 😋 in Laguna. One of the greatest views in all of OC. All the coffee cocktails you can think of. All the different..."

Sean Roberts

"Let me start by saying C'est LA Vie is awesome 👌 I don't even really eat bread and I had to get seconds of the fresh bread they bring to you. It..."

Manny Rodriguez

"Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in Laguna Beach. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience...I was..."

Ryma Del piero

"Had the salmon salad with egg, cucumber, greens. Salmon was well done per my request. Great balcony view seat over looking..."

john m.

"was lucky to get a parking spot right out front (metered street parking) A piece of Paris in the heart of Laguna Beach! Amazing food and ambiance..."

Sheena Marie

"View from balcony is beautiful. Tons of option for desserts and dishes to choose from. Seafood crapes is..."

G K

"View is phenomenal. Entrees were quite good just a little under seasoned. Very reasonably priced. The dessert looked amazing but unfortunately ended..."

Jonathan W

"First time eating here; definitely won't be the last. Loved the atmosphere, the staff and especially the food! Right by the ocean. They have both..."

Scott Horton

"7/21/2023 Had a proper breakfast this trip. Ocean view, mimosa, very nice. Only thing I could say is that the eggs were runny but I didn't say..."

Aaron Prohaska

"Great location and good indoor and outdoor seating. Waiter was good about splitting the bill for a larger group. Good pastries and coffee is fine as..."

MARCELLA SEIDENSTICKER

"Not only is this place soooo so cute, it’s yummy to. Thank you Justin for making our time there extra special with the best service. The cronuts..."

Sara Realtor Mama

"Came in for a croissant and coffee as some pastries look to be made in house. Croissant was ok but not made with European butter. Frappuccino was..."

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