50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Laguna Woods

“My fiance and I were in the area for my nephew's wedding. On Sunday morning, we looked for a breakfast location. We prefer the small local restaurants as opposed to the chains. Up popped this Laguna Cafe, close by where we were staying. From the time we entered the door, it was obvious we picked the right spot! it was cozy, homey, friendly and downright delicious. The clientele were all laughing, enjoying the morning and the atmosphere. We got served by Monja, the proprietor, who wore a shirt with our favorite scripture, John 3:16. As we bowed our heads to pray, she gently joined us in prayer. What a blessing. Needless to say, we will go back when in the area. Highly recommend the food too! And say Hi to Monja from Mark and Dianne from Arizona!“

“Great coffee. Way better than Starbucks and Dunkin. Please make your way to the east coast!“

“Loved my turkey sub and service is outstanding!!!“

“Best Raman in United States hands down!!! Make sure u add Black garlic and hot spicy sauce“

“Haidilao never fails when it comes to quality and comforting hot pot. The dining area is clean, spacious, and beautifully accented with Chinese-style lantern fixtures.
Broth & Sauce Bar: The four-grid pot is the way to go — spicy broth with rich aroma alongside a savory mushroom broth and clear broth for lighter items. The DIY sauce bar lets you craft the perfect dipping bowls, from creamy sesame sauce topped with chili oil and cilantro to traditional fragrant garlic sesame oil.
Fresh Ingredients:
Sliced Beef & Lamb: Freshly sliced with vibrant color and great marbling; cooks tender and juicy within seconds.
Sides & Noodles: The dried tofu ribbons soak up the flavorful broth perfectly, the Napa cabbage is crisp and sweet, and the instant noodles cooked in the spicy broth make for the ultimate finish.
Service: Attentive and seamless as always. Water refills, apron prep, and empty plate clearances are handled smoothly without being intrusive.
An effortless 5-star meal that delivers on taste, consistency, and top-notch service every single visit.“

“Nice place, the real Brazilian açaí ☀️“

“We needed something quick while we were out and wanted something that would leave us feeling good - found Urban Plates and it exceeded what we were looking for! My grass-fed steak was tender and juicy, the mac n cheese was comforting and delicious, and the side of beets paired well with the goat cheese. My husband enjoyed his crispy chicken sandwich and fries. I love the variety of food offered at Urban Plates and knowing my body is getting high quality nutrients while enjoying something delicious!

They also offer a membership discount - worth it if you live nearby and frequent this place!“

“We had a great dining experience at Urban Plates in Long Beach. Mariana explained the menu choices in a very unrushed manner, and we decided on the steak. I ordered the Chimichurri grass-fed steak with balsamic brussel sprouts and herb-roasted potatoes. All of it was delicious ( and healthy too!). The deserts were absolutely killer too. We will definitely eat here again next time we're in Long Beach.“

“Very well managed and great food.“

“Loved their onion soup and their apple tart Ala mode“

“Wigz is THE spot in Laguna. It’s perfect if you wanna grab a sandwich and head a few steps over to the beach, or even chill and sit at the shop.

The spicy tuna grinder is my go to, and everything is just amazing quality — i love their breads especially.

It keeps getting better every time I go back, and it wasn’t until like my 4th visit that I realized they have more seating in the back as well as a bar!“

“Absolutely beautiful ocean view from your table“

“YUMmmmmmmm & thank you!!! Burnt out single mama here, that has prepared way too many meals for myself and my son 😅 & needed something wholesome! The avocado burger & fries wow, & the quinoa avocado bowl with beets, pickled onions, cabbage & some kind of yummy sauce de-fu€king- licious! 🙌💛🙌“

“I’m from SC. I wanted to surf fish while here and brought a rod/reel with me on the plane. I’m here for 5 days total. On day 1 I wanted to try a local doughnut. I saw they had gluten free. I don’t need it but my kids do. I bought some from a dude in a flannel shirt. I thought it weird, but it’s California so whatever. I got them back to the place we were staying and we all sampled about six different doughnuts. 🤯 OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I’m a Krispy Kreme lifer but DANG THESE ARE GOOD. Today I went back and bought 6 more. These are expensive so there went my fishing budget but it’s worth it because my kids and enlaws loved it. My father enlaw said the maple bacon should be illegal it’s so good. Listen there are a lot of choices here but if you are going to try just 1 or several this should be your first stop and if like me it will be the only one you need. I’m not big on California, sorry, but the only thing better than the weather and scenery are these incredible doughnuts. 🤯“

“Delicious food with spice levels adjusted to your taste. We tried Lamb biryani, Dal Makhani, Baigan Bhurta (eggplant mashed), Aloo paratha, Chole Bhature (chickpeas curry with fried bread) and Chilli chicken. Everything was great.👍🏼“

“I am not a vegan but I must say that this restaurant is the best food I have had in a long time. The service was great and the ambience very nice. The food amazing !!!“

“Always like coming here for a quick, fresh lunch while I’m working on UCI campus. I especially like the salads - falafel on a Mediterranean salad is delicious. Very friendly staff!“

“I used to live in the area and happened to find this gem of a restaurant when visiting. The food is excellent and affordable. I had the shrimp dish with rice and paneer garlic bread. It was spiced and seasoned perfectly. I want to add that the chef and staff are amazing. It was well worth the discovery!“

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“It’s one of the best places to go grab coffee or matcha. The people on the customer service are so nice and caring and they truly want you to enjoy your drink or food. Thank you so much for the lovely experience and for sure I will be back.“

“You can tell that the owner puts a lot of love and attention to his creations. I had the strawberry croissant today and oh my God it was the greatest thing I've ever had. I usually have the avocado toast with the smoked salmon on top and it's to die for. this morning I tried the Maki out over the first time and I am obsessed. The owner told me that he spends the spices on his own. everyone who bakes, there and works there really puts a lot of heart into this. and the owner is super sweet too!“

“Fantastic authentic food and service. Can't wait to go back.“

“Chuponcito in Aliso Viejo put chicken enchiladas verdes in front of me and I had to look up, just to confirm my mom wasn’t in the kitchen. She wasn’t. Whoever is back there has her recipes and no alibi.

See SOL Mexican Cocina in LA—This is how it’s done. Mom has been notified. The revolution is cancelled.“

“I’m a regular here and don’t usually review places, but the team members in front are always very kind, especially Austin. He always offers a water cup whenever I have to wait a while for my pickup order and is great at customer service. Food is great and tastes even better when he’s up front.“

“The food is amazing!!! Knee is the best waitress ever👏👏👏👏🥰🥰“

“Best comfort food ever! The thing I miss about living in California the most is the spaghetti grilled cheese at Burnt Crumbs. It will change your life. I would order three at a time and eat half a sandwich each day for lunch. If you guys wanna franchise in Detroit let me know lol 💯 💯 🔥 🔥“

“Every cup is brewed with care, tradition, and a touch of serenity. Best place to make memories with loved ones,“

“Second visit to Limoncello and want to say the food is excellent in every way. Last night I had Arugula salad (very lemony dressing), the Risotto (outstanding) and chocolate gelato which was VERY chocolate. Topped with a nice wine. All Excellent. As for atmosphere, lots of large parties there last night celebrating Christmas and birthdays so was quite noisy, but 'tis the season. Highly recommend Limoncello. Food and service are excellent and above average. Menu is extensive with very different and interesting options. If they would have served a shot of Limoncello after dinner I would have thought I was dining in Italy.“

“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!“

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

“Amazing Vada pav like in Bombay & Maharashtra, fantastic orange dry chutney, fresh fried green chilly and yummy green, tamarind chutney, best Kokam sharbat, masala chai in kulhad, not sweet at all. Mango ice cream, lassi was fantabulous. Kanda bhaji kurkurit like in India, with chat powder. Hmmm. Maja aa gaya, great service, fast n polite. Chef was busy still came n met vaaaa, shrimp masala n lamb chops just like in back home restaurants. Took home lot of food, not pricey at all, gonna try all items n invite more friends n coworkers. You made our day. Sharing in my status all pictures n taste.“

“The best tacos I've ever had. Lots of fresh meat and they weren't dry like the kind at a more popular restaurant. The best deals are on Tuesday. We will definitely be going back for more. This place is great and I want to try their other items.“

“Excellent meal at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill! Fresh, flavorful Mediterranean dishes with quality ingredients—gyros, souvlaki, and sides were all outstanding. Everything tasted authentic and well-prepared. Service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere is clean and inviting. Great value and consistent quality. A real standout for Greek and Mediterranean food in Ladera Ranch. Highly recommend—we’ll definitely be back!“

“The food was amazing! Delicious focaccia with marinara to start, then amazing short rib ravioli, and finally a delicious Margherita pizza. The dough is excellent! Nice and thin- chewy edges full of light air bubbles! Excellent wine choices and our server was very helpful with her suggestions!“

“My family and I usually love Jizake and have been to this place multiple times over the years. However after last nights dinner not sure if we will come back. The first issue is that the server forgot to bring us 3 of our appetizers. I also noticed that my hot sake wasn't very hot and that they have trimmed down the size of their rolls. During the meal it became obvious to all of us outside that they were using a wifi speaker and whoesever phone it was hooked up to must have been moving around since the music was going in and out. Lastly while asking for the check I instructed the server to take the appetizers off our bill since we didn't receive them. He said he would and when he came back I was given a hand written bill with the break down. To his credit those appetizers were shown but not charged. I totaled up each line item and everything seemed correct as the subtotal was $170 with tax total should have been $183.17. However after taking my credit card he came back saying they totaled our bill incorrectly and apologized. Our new printed bill after charging my credit card didn't show the pricing break down for all the items but it appears that they added back in the money for the appetizers as with tax it came to $196.11 plus tip. By this point we just wanted to leave. After getting home we started not feeling so well. We don't usually have any bad reactions to sushi so maybe it was some sort of cross contamination issue. Either way I would caution everyone while eating at this establishment.“

“Authentic Italian cuisine at its finest! The pasta dishes are homemade and divine. The service is top-notch and the staff is friendly. Can't wait to go back!“

“Beef rib today was mostly fat It was pick up so no way to complain Overpriced Disappointing“

“First timer drove all the way from Downey worth the drive. I had the blue cheese bacon burger with garlic fries and of course a Dr. Pepper. Very friendly staff they all help out my daughter had the mushroom burger with onion rings and my son had the bacon cheese burger with tots. A must try the only other thing that caught my eye was the hot wings the table next to us ordered Definitely next time“

“Love this place! The owners are wonderful people. Every time I go I feel like I’m family. The wines are amazing (try the Olsen’s Ovation), and they are huge supporters of the live music community. Please support this incredible local business ❤️“

“Really enjoyed the malatang here. The broth has great flavor with a good balance of spice and numbness, and the ingredients taste fresh and clean. Portions are generous and pricing feels fair. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to come back and try different combinations. Overall a solid spot for malatang.“

“Great food! Great service! Never disappoints!“

“It's worth your while to come and experience it.“

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

“Rarely do I find a restaurant where I want to try everything on the menu!! My friends and I had lunch here a few weeks ago; a few had been there before and they loved it. I was excited to try it. I ordered the Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas Bowl with added protein of grilled shrimp. It was absolutely delicious and so fresh…the shrimp was done perfectly. We also shared the cauliflower and dates appetizer. I was a little skeptical at first about the interesting combination, but they were fantastic…and addicting! I liked the overall atmosphere of the restaurant and the service was excellent too. My husband and I will be dining there tonight, and he is excited because there are several GF items he can try. I highly recommend this restaurant for their fresh and delicious foods!“

“The food was amazing!!! Simply fantastic. Well done @mommaDa“

“Hi. I was there for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I had fish with shrimp (creole on top) . I sat in the bar & the waitress was nice but I asked her if the entry was spicy & she reassured me it was not spicy. Well, it DID have a big kick to it & I could only eat about 1/3 of it because of that. She never came back soon after she served it to ask me how it was or I would have told her it WAS spicy. Your caesar salad was DELICIOUS & I highly recommend it. And your cheesecake with raspberry topping was good too. Had a glass of wine also. Sorry but I won't be back because the entry I ordered was spicy & told it wasn't . That was disappointing.“

“This place is the bomb!!!! Best burrito in town - Authentic“

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