French Restaurants near Laguna Beach, CA

“Love, Love, Love ! ........“

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

“Fine dining, excellent service, amazing food“

“Un bout de France à Newport. Merci encore pour votre passion et dedication!“

“Excellent art-inspired bakery treats. Sean (sp?) and his team’s hospitality is top-shelf.“

“Un bout de France à Newport. Merci encore pour votre passion et dedication!“

“Folks that work here gave random strangers with camera's Water. That was an amazingly refreshing thing to do! This is a business i would support any day! Thanks for your hospitality!“

“We found this little Gem recently and fell in love! Amazing food and the friendliest staff! I have Celiac disease and their menu offers me so many delicious choices! 💙“

“Fabulous dinner and ambiance plus the he most delicious Rocklet!!!“

“This place was a great find! We loved it as soon as we walked in. The girls working are super sweet and very personable. They made great recommendations and didn’t disappoint. We went twice that morning when we found this cute cafe! We will definitely be back again.“

“delicious food. all fresh ingredients. reasonable prices. outside dining is a beautiful courtyard with a fountain centerpiece - a tranquil oasis. the wait staff makes me feel welcome and at home. I have severe food allergies and the chef has been very accommodating.“

“Great ambiance! Very friendly staff that was very accommodating to my kids. Best part was the delicious food! We will definitely be back. 😊“

“Moulin Café is one of those hidden gems that has the power to refresh your day, whether you stop by in the morning for a bright start or before sunset to wind down. The atmosphere immediately draws you in with its charming ancient décor that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into a European café by the beach.

The staff are consistently welcoming and kind, adding warmth to every visit. Their pastry selection is impressive—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Pair that with their well-brewed coffee or indulge in one of their subs, and you’ve got yourself a perfect café experience. The menu strikes a wonderful balance between quality and variety, making it easy to find something you’ll love every time.

Its location close to the beach makes Moulin a convenient stop before or after a seaside stroll, and the fact that it has a restroom available adds practicality for longer visits. The overall vibe is cozy yet lively, and it truly feels good to spend time here, whether you’re enjoying a quick coffee break or settling in for a longer chat with friends.

Moulin Café is more than just a café—it’s a destination that leaves you refreshed and satisfied. Highly recommended!“

“A perfect and quiet location for a Mother’s Day brunch or dinner.“

“We visited Pandora Bakery for breakfast and overall had a very pleasant experience. I ordered the Lebanese breakfast (three eggs, well done, served with a fresh salad, cream cheese, and a baguette) and my wife had the Eggs Benedict. Both were very satisfying. The eggs in my meal were cooked exactly how I like them, and the baguette was fresh and tasty — I ate every bite. Her Benedict was rich and well balanced, and complemented nicely by her hazelnut latte.

I also had an iced coffee, which was smooth and refreshing — a great pick-me-up to start the morning.

Service was quite fast. Everything came out promptly, which we appreciated given how busy the place felt. The one thing I wondered about was the coffee: we had to pick up our own drinks. That felt a little off to me, since when you're tipping it would feel more natural for everything to be served. It wouldn’t change how much we enjoyed the food, but it is something that might affect the customer experience for some.

All in all, we really enjoyed our breakfast at Pandora Bakery. The food was fresh, delicious, and well executed, and the coffee was very good. Thank you for a lovely morning — we’ll definitely be back.“

“Great service, nice atmosphere and a good price. Staff is great and the big guy in the picture gives the place a personality, it is worth the drive from Tustin even though there is a Pandor a mere 3 minute walk from my house (see my last review).

I highly recommend this place“

“our special place to celebrate excellent service Delicious“

“Highly recommended 😂 Yummy food and friendly servers . Thumbs up 👍“

“a truly wonderful restaurant and by far the best in San Juan and one of the best in Orange County. a cozy French country side atmosphere run an absolutely wonderful family. and it will.benopem for breakfast soon and I can't wait!“

“Always great wine and food here!“

“I just discovered the most incredible hidden gem and I have to share it—because it might just be my new favorite restaurant in the world! 🌟 This place is a dedicated gluten free restaurant (yes, you read that right!) and every single dish blew me away. I honestly still can’t believe how amazing the food was. The croissant was so buttery, flaky, and perfect I had to double check that it was really gluten free—it’s a dream come true. 🥐 The popovers with house-made jam and honey butter were out-of-this-world delicious, the Brisket Benedict was rich and comforting with perfectly poached eggs, and the Steak Frites rivaled any French bistro. Every bite was pure heaven. But what really makes this place so special are the wonderful owners, Laura and Michael. Their passion, warmth, and dedication show in everything they do. Laura is a true genius—she spent 7 years perfecting her very own gluten free flour blend and dough, and you can even buy it to take home for fresh bread, pizza, or cinnamon rolls. It rises and bakes like traditional dough, and the flavor is unbelievable. 🍞✨ The restaurant itself is gorgeous, the service was wonderful, and the food… I’ll be dreaming about it until I can go back. We went for brunch, but I can’t wait to try dinner next. If you’re gluten free, this is your paradise. If you’re not gluten free, I challenge you to come here and tell me you can tell the difference. You can’t. That’s how good it is. 🙌 Run, don’t walk—this is one of those rare places that feels like magic. ✨“

“Un bout de France à Newport. Merci encore pour votre passion et dedication!“

“Yummy ! Every time we’ve been there it’s been really great. Good sandwiches and yummy. Coffee drinks“

“I love that place, it's my favorite, definitely its gastronomy and the bar, my God!!! ❤️“

“Mimi's was NOT honoring reservations on Thanksgiving at all. We arrived early for our reservation. They added my name and number of guests to the walk-in list. The only reason we got seated within half an hour of our reservation time was we stood right by the hostess station and I kept staring at them and telling them we had a reservation. Why take reservations for a very busy night if you are not going to honor them?? We have eaten at Mimi's for Thanksgiving in the past, but never again!“

“Great little spot ! The caramel coffee (iced) is just great! Loved the omelette as well ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“