Restaurants in Laguna Beach

“Very well managed and great food.”

“Truly outstanding. From flavor to quality to service, this experience was exceptional. The only negative was that our table was beneath a vent; therefore, we were freeeeezing. 😅 We even had an opportunity to meet Teemu (the owner) himself. Already looking forward to our next visit!”

“So much fun! Came here for my birthday and they did everything right- food, ambiance, staff, etc”

“We've been coming to The Wine Gallery for a couple years. I have never had a bad meal. The fig bruschetta, meatballs and arugula salad for starters. The seasonal gnocchi is AMAZING! The staff and servers are exceptional. And you must order from the outstanding selection of wine. We often travel to Italy so having an experience like this so close to home makes us thankful. Cheers to the chef!”

“The best açaí I’ve ever had. And I’m from Brazil and know what a good and authentic açaí is! And the service at this place is outstanding! Our attendant Bryan was very kind and attentive with our order! Loved it! Thank you!”

“Great breakfast burrito! Simple, friendly cafe that has been here as long as I can remember!”

“I have been here to visit Shark Bay for many years.The service is always fast, this is my favorite Acai berry shop.”

“We have been there many times and love it! One of the best sushi restaurants I know! I prefer sashimi and the presentation is beautiful and mouthwatering!”

“Each dish is spectacular. Love the calamari ….can be an appetizer to share or eat on your own with a salad. 230:Forest Avenue never disappoints!!!”

“Great Italian Ice cream, good service and fun place for all ages!”

“Had a great meal and wine with friends. We did have to ask for olive oil and vinegar after they brought us the wonderful rosemary bread, but hey, no biggie. Otherwise, service was great!!”

“A great spot for a quick bite to eat. The food is always delicious and at a good price. There's a great selection of drinks as well! The staff is friendly and the vibes are super chill with a local feel. Definitely recommend!”

“great NY vibe with good food”

“Great food/drink. Nice patio.”

“My daily simple lunch for remote work offers many options for a pescatarian/vegetarian. Clean, organic, and delicious!!! 🙌🏾👏🏾👍🏾”

“Very good modern Vietnamese food at reasonable prices just across the street from the beach.”

“I love Peony’s so much! The prices are great for being right in front of the beach and their portions are excellent! I work nearby and love to order food from here when I’m feeling hungry. Staff is nice and the service is quick. The food is always so delicious no matter what I order. I’d highly recommend Peony’s to anyone who comes to Laguna Beach!”

“We discovered this place when visiting Laguna in February…. So glad we did! Love the owners and what they represent. Loved so much we purchased a monthly subscription so we can enjoy their amazing coffee all the way in Alabama!”

“excellent food atmophere and service!”

“I use to go to RH with my family in the 70's. Atmosphere always transported us to Hawaii. They were famous for BB ribs, drinks, unique salad (with mayo dressing) and even served a bowl of crudite' with celery, salami, etc. every meal. I didn't like the modern re model, however, NOW THIS RE BUILD iS so cool! Just like the 1970's but better!! Dim lit and Hawaiian music set the mood. I was really anxious to try the ribs again. The service was GREAT appetizer excellent but, ribs, BAD! They were not edible. Hard and chewy, like beef jerky. I was so disappointed and all of our party ordered and received the same. I may try again but won't order ribs!!!”

“If you want a unique dining experience this is the place to go. The wait staff and servers they were all on point very attentive I never had to look around to look for anyone if I raised my head somebody was right at my table to find out what I needed or how they could serve me. Awesome awesome experience wonderful food. I will be back!”

“I enjoyed the smoked spare ribs and the spicy stir fried prawns with veg Dessert was great too”

“Good food, good prices, friendly staff, great view from upstairs.”

“Appetizers and salad and bread was very good. The main dishes need to be improved. Scallops were barely acceptable and there were only three scallops, but more importantly the sauce was only so-so and the vegetables were not special. The lamb was also barely acceptable.”

“Really quaint little bar in a historic building. I would go there just for the vibes. Very small and mostly standing room. Might not be my favorite on a busy night. The bartenders were super friendly!”

“Excellent convenient location away from all the madness of downtown Laguna. Excellent service friendly staff very helpful. The food is amazing. I just paid less for a whole pizza than I did for 1 meal at Chick-fil-A”

“The iced chai, churro latte (hot or cold) and their bagels are to die for. I live out of state but cannot wait to go back when I’m in So Cal! Employees are so nice too - seems as though they are very happy working there:)”

“The best restaurant with mussels in South Cali. Highly recommend!”

“Best coffee we had while visiting California. Super friendly team. Fast coffee stop so we could get to our trail run over at Bolsa Chica. Thanks to all for a really nice coffee stop.”

“Delicious 🥰familiale belle vague 🌊 beach 🏝️☀️”

“Their Omakase is one of the best.”

“🔥 Must-Visit Cozy Sushi Spot

Loved the cozy atmosphere—perfect for a chilly night! The sushi is top-notch with generous, thick cuts of fresh, soft fish. Service was lightning fast; hot dishes (like the delicious sizzling black cod) arrived with the sushi. The only slight miss was the A5 Wagyu, which was chewy despite its great umami seasoning. Overall: Excellent food, great service, and highly recommended!”

“Súper recomendado muy sabroso 😋 y muy amables todos 💕🙏”

“The Lumberyard located in beautiful downtown Laguna Beach is a great place to have lunch or dinner. There is a new $16 lunch menu and I decided to try the fish tacos. There was a choice between salmon or halibut for the tacos which included shredded cabbage with a pink cream sauce and a side of black bean and corn salad. I chose the halibut for my taco and it was cooked perfectly. It was a generous portion of fish in each of the tacos so it could easily be split with a friend. The service was excellent. Our orders were taken within about five minutes of sitting down and the food came out quickly after we ordered. I would recommend the Lumberyard if you are visiting Laguna Beach. You will need to have reservations during the Art Festivals or when there is a play at the Playhouse.”

“Highlight of our dining experience in Laguna Beach! We were super impressed by all the food that came out. Definitely snag a spot on the patio as it is beautiful to be outside.”

“restaurant worth together🥰🥰”

“Been coming here for almost 10 years! It is the best shawerma spot in town. So delicious with great service always! Thank you so much for all the delicious food.”

“The food was excellent! I will definitely return.”

“We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at Splashes. The restaurant is perched just above the beach with beautiful views and sea breezes coming in through the open doors. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be back!”

“What a delightful evening we spent The dinner was amazing as was the ambience. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and beverage and perfectly attentive.”

“When you taste them, you'll know he qualities they possess that you can't resist”

“We live right up the canyon and had never visited. Highly recommend!! Great food, reasonable prices, our waitress, Cassidy was so great! She was efficient with everything and just had the nicest personality. We will be back!!!”

“Great food Great atmosphere”

“I ordered the Moulin Salad - chicken and pesto- excellent!”

“Excellent food after a long time. Chef Dennis is incredible, The flavors were perfectly balanced! You’ve brought out the best of Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. Julia was an amazing server to us, always smiling with positive energy.
I encourage other LA restaurants to follow or do the same or better.
Give 10/10 to them, kudos!”

“This is one of our very favorite restaurants in laguna beach. We used it frequently during COVID.. my friend Nancy and I lunched there about every two weeks..food and service is excellent. Unfortunately health issues has slowed us down. Nancy is recovering. My daughter takes me on our way back from my dr. Appt in Newport Beach. We love Mandarin King. It's run by family. Priscilla and her husband and their kids when they are on break from college. The food is delicious whatever we order. The service is A+ friendly staff.”

“Dolce Gelato is by far the BEST Gelato! Both the vegan and non-vegan options are uniquely crafted and simply scrumptious.”

“We got to visit during their 30th Aniversary. The owner was incredibly sweet! We tried their donuts and croissants and they really good! It was such a inviting atmosphere! Highly recommend.”

“My husband and I are visiting from out of town staying super close by. We saw this place on instagram and decided to try it and stay for trivia nite on Tuesday. We had so much fun and the sandwich was top tier!!! The manager was so personable as well!!! We came in last and we still got a prize. I was not expecting that. It really made my night. We left and are planning to go again today for another tasty sandwich. Cannot wait!!! They’re doing it right at wigz!!! Don’t sleep on this place! Back patio was so cute and comfy with a full bar. They offer a veterans discount as well”

“Traditional style. A great hang.”

“We were visiting Labor Day weekend from Chicago, happened to walk by this place and stumbled in. The host/server was courteous and friendly. The rolls were great. They even made me a custom roll I asked for not on the menu. The chef was fun to watch! Great little date spot. No line to get in, delicious, and great atmosphere. You can’t go wrong here!”

“Beautiful spot to sit down and have lunch. Everything is made in house, fresh and delicious. Pesto chicken sandwich was fire 🔥 Would definitely return the next time in the area.”

“The best coffee and the best people :)
I love coming here every morning for my coffee. Everyone is so friendly and the coffee is amazing. I also highly recommend equator beans for your at home machine.”

“Good Food! Good service. 👍”

“Love Neapolitan! Great service. Terrific selection. Our pizza was so tasty - crust and light sauce Yum! The Caprese Buratta was fresh and creamy. Fabulous, decadent dessert options. Very nice wine and beer list. Will return. Definitely recommend.”

“The best food in Laguna Beach.”

“Sweet local spot and amazing jalapeño poppers”

“Excellent food and good service.”

“Wow the salmon salad was a huge portion of salmon with 3 large pieces. Avacado dressing tasted very fresh too I think no seed oils? Steak taco was gigantic and also tasted fresh, meat was super tender and cooked perfectly.”

“I happened upon this coffee shop while looking for breakfast and was very impressed. Friendly and helpful staff, avocado and bacon on toast was very delicious, and excellent coffee, of course.”

“Delicious menu and excellent staff! I’ve visited this Rye Goods location a few times and can’t say anything negative. The coffee is fantastic—which is hard to find in this area. My favorite menu item is the “Seasonal Fruit Ricotta Toast,” always prepared to perfection. Definitely worth a visit!”

“Great view, amazing employees, and awesome vanilla latte. I highly recommend. Great vibe!”

“Great food and awesome service! Perfect place for brunch 😋”

“We stumbled upon this hidden gem in Laguna on our last day there. Can’t believe we missed it! After visiting Finneys in Santa Barbara, we were expecting a lot, but this place totally exceeded our expectations. It’s right off the beach, with an incredible selection of beers. The service and food were also top-notch. If you’re looking for a great spot to grab a bite or a drink, definitely check them out!”

“Now 237! Love the Karaoke on Tuesday with Eammon and Peggie as well as the Drag Show on Wednesday hosted by the incredible Nomi B. Low! Drink and food specials are 🔥 😋”

“The food is very tasty, good presentation! delicious 😋”

“The breakfast at Z pizza is surprising great. The food is very healthy, presented beautifully. It’s a unique experience. And the coffee is very good”

“This wonderful little restaurant is the gem of South Laguna. if you're in the area, you owe it to yourself to stop by and try it out! The food is delicious and they offer a wide variety of dishes. I've been going there with my wife for over 20 years and never once had a bad meal. Papa's is also one of the best take outs in Laguna Beach”

“Amazing Thai place right in downtown Laguna. One of my favorite restaurants down here. Have done take-out for parties and it’s great. My favorite is pineapple fried rice.”

“This place is tasty. Very sugary sweet treats, but yummy. We ordered one bar and one soft serve type, but the soft serve is a way better base. The girls working the ice cream shop were young, but attentive. But, they had no AC in the shop which was really brutal with our hot summer. I asked one of the girls about the heat and she said the AC broke. But, you're in Laguna Beach, charging top dollar, have a busy flow of people non-stop and have ice cream and workers that need to be supported with cooler conditions. I hope the owners chopse to address the cooling conditions.”

“My granddaughter said it was fantastic! She got 6 different flavors and wow she stated they all was delicious....”

“Never miss a stop at Zinc when I’m in the area. Can always find something I love to eat, no matter what I’m in the mood for.”

“Clean and fast with plenty of out door seating. By from some of the best pizza I’ve had. If we’re ever in Laguna again I’ll be sure to stop!”

“Can’t go wrong with Shirley’s! Order ahead online or call and beat the line!”

“Quaint spot with delicious poke bowls. Veryy fresh ingredients and fish, sooo many yummy topping options, good service. I would be here every week if I lived here ?”

“we are visiting and just happened upon this little spot for a quick lunch. the service is top notch and the burgers are amazing!”

“I ordered the ramen tofu because there normal ramen was a combination of tonkotsu broth with pork and chicken.
Since I don't eat pork, it had to be the tofu one, which is really sad for me. I was expecting them to add chicken to it, but they couldn't, so I had to order a chicken lolipop on the side, which was actually pretty good.
So if you don't like/eat pork it's gonna be hard for you in there but otherwise the ramen tofu was good but I didn't want to eat tofu because I don’t like it but chicken but like I said I had no choice but to order it.”

“Great little place in Laguna Beach! If you get the chance, check it out. Have the acai!”

“Great food in a great location. Would definitely go back.”

“Friendly staff makes delicious latte, cappuccino, and coffee using good quality coffee beans. Atmosphere? One of the places that incorporates the beauty of Laguna Beach: unobstructed windows with ocean views and sun light.”

“I love Jans and have been coming for years. Great for vegan, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and typical healthy meals, smoothies, and bowls. I always get a kale wrap, an acai bowl or green smoothie. Super reliable and awesome staff!”

“Hi I love it miss this place so much good dancing”

“Convenient location on PCH across the street from the main beach restrooms and within walking distance of Heisler Park . Easy breezy if you need a quick hot or chilled drink in a prime location.”

“Can you. Not feature. Marwuetitad. Eithoutbbthem nitvan excellent. Nice. Clean. Family restaurant with excellent food bb
Uniquely refreshing and excellent.

Stay. NICE. Please 🥺
Skip. The alcohol. W/ o. Marwuetitas. ?!”

“They have wristband tech. for wine/beer.”

“Took advantage of their 2 for 1 hamburger special. Hamburgers were tasty. Lots of different types of burgers to choose from. Waitress was friendly. Will definitely return next time we're in Laguna.”

“Jersey Mike's never fails me. I love walking into the BHC store and being welcomed by the friendly staff! They're always fast and very nice. My usual are #10, #8, #9, and, of course, the #26. They make my sandwiches and have me on the road in no time. Gar and Kabrin are rockstars!!!”

“I went to pick up my daughter at the beach with her friend. I park there to wait for them. So I got my favorite Frappuccino. And the guy who took my order was so nice and friendly.

Parking: The parking lot is too small.”

“just love this hole in the wall. Its the best”

“I appreciate the people and especially Isabel the barista , she gives great water.”

“The atmosphere is a wonderful and relaxing change from the high tech look of too many restaurants today. It's softly lit and comforting. The food is excellent. The branzino was cooked perfectly, the side dish of french lentils was a treat and the apple pie delicious. It's a treasure.”

“Very long wait times. Terrible customer service and overall, one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had in my life. The waiter messed up our order and argued with my wife about how he did not mess up the order and continued to argue with my wife, which further upset me and my parents. I asked the waiter to leave and requested to speak with the manager. I had explained everything to the manager and told the manager that because the food came out wrong and the waiter argued with my wife, that it was time to go because the waiter ruined our meal and our experience. After paying for 3 meals that we did not eat, the restaurant manager was extremely rude, told us to leave, and to never come back. We left very angry and upset. This restaurant ruined our entire afternoon. I do not recommend this restaurant because of the terrible customer service. If you make a mistake, own it, and make it right. Not the case here, they just want your money and send you on your way as fast as possible. If you’re looking for a nice dining experience there are far better options than this place.”

“Had the best soft serve yogurt! Fresh and plentiful on a delicious chocolate dipped waffle cone. Service was excellent. Employees were happy and paid careful attention to our varied requests. Can’t wait to go back!”

“I highly recommend Las Brisas. I was in California and caught an Uber to Laguna. The Laguna driver recommended Las Brisas. After a day on the beach my co worker and I walked up to the resturant. Our waiter Stan was so personable and knowledgeable. The food was great. I would for sure come back. Being able to see the ocean from our table was a bonus.”

“I have been going to this hotel since the 1980s. It’s the best. My husband and I spent three new years eves there. We usually stay a week. Love it. I’ll be so happy when the rooms are available again. I can hardly wait. Love everything about it. The food is delicious. The patio is very enjoyable. And just a few steps to the beach. Love it. Thank you. I’m. Beverly. Anderson.”

“It would be great if I'm able to purchase NYE 2026 on Dec 31. I have inquired with the manager and he pretty much said I have to purchase either platinum but it would be great if you have set price where the band was playing yesterday. It was my 1st time there and it was great. I really enjoyed it. I just needed party of 2 3 course meal with New Year's party favors on the table with great DJ”

“Great spot! View and food were great!!”

“We enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at Splashes. The restaurant is perched just above the beach with beautiful views and sea breezes coming in through the open doors. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be back!”

“Fantastic local restaurant- amazing staff, extensive menu with lots of options. The food and the service are very consistent here. My friends and I eat here 2-3 times a week and always look forward to coming here.”

“What a delightful evening we spent The dinner was amazing as was the ambience. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and beverage and perfectly attentive.”

“When you taste them, you'll know he qualities they possess that you can't resist”

“Very long wait times. Terrible customer service and overall, one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had in my life. The waiter messed up our order and argued with my wife about how he did not mess up the order and continued to argue with my wife, which further upset me and my parents. I asked the waiter to leave and requested to speak with the manager. I had explained everything to the manager and told the manager that because the food came out wrong and the waiter argued with my wife, that it was time to go because the waiter ruined our meal and our experience. After paying for 3 meals that we did not eat, the restaurant manager was extremely rude, told us to leave, and to never come back. We left very angry and upset. This restaurant ruined our entire afternoon. I do not recommend this restaurant because of the terrible customer service. If you make a mistake, own it, and make it right. Not the case here, they just want your money and send you on your way as fast as possible. If you’re looking for a nice dining experience there are far better options than this place.”

“Best breakfast’s place in town Nice terrace Food is good with a lot of choices”

“The best açaí I’ve ever had. And I’m from Brazil and know what a good and authentic açaí is! And the service at this place is outstanding! Our attendant Bryan was very kind and attentive with our order! Loved it! Thank you!”

“Excellent food and good service.”

“Love, Love, Love ! ........”

“Great Italian Ice cream, good service and fun place for all ages!”

“The atmosphere is a wonderful and relaxing change from the high tech look of too many restaurants today. It's softly lit and comforting. The food is excellent. The branzino was cooked perfectly, the side dish of french lentils was a treat and the apple pie delicious. It's a treasure.”

“The Pantry is a cozy coffee shop offering a great selection of coffee, teas, and light bites. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax or catch up with friends. Friendly service and quality drinks make it a local favorite.”

“My experience enlightened me as a person. It was utterly breathtaking how good the service, food, and atmosphere was. I truly felt like a valued member of the Piatti family. This was all because of my server Anna and host Arman. They are fantastic members of your staff. Right when I walked in, Arman welcomed and greeted me instantly cementing this place as my favorite restaurant. I will be coming back.”