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1. Truly Pizza - Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(391)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Laguna Beach
Booked 226 times today
Truly Pizza is a loving testament to collaboration, friendship, and respect for the world’s greatest communal food. Founded by Las Vegas hospitality veteran Donna Baldwin and renowned pizza maker and educator John Arena, Truly Pizza is the culmination of their lifetime of shared friendship and love of healthy artisanal handcrafted food. Together with World Pizza Champion teammates Chris Decker and Michael Vakneen, Truly Pizza has set a new standard for culinary excellence and hospitality in the world of pizza.
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2. Las Brisas
4.4
Awesome(12759)
$$$$
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 112 times today
With world-class hospitality and a chef-curated menu, Las Brisas delivers classic Southern California cuisine and stunning ocean views Enjoy the panoramic view of Laguna Beach's coastline in our elegant dining rooms or relaxing outdoor patio, and you're bound to discover the magic of Las Brisas.
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3. OPAH Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1888)
$$$$
• Seafood • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 38 times today
OPAH Seafood + Grill is an upscale seafood restaurant in Aliso Viejo, celebrated throughout Orange County for market-fresh fish and refined coastal cuisine. Our chef-driven menu highlights premium seafood, elegant composed plates, and expertly crafted cocktails, delivering a polished dining experience ideal for date nights, celebrations, and sophisticated evenings out. Guests return for our popular martinis, curated wine selection, and attention to detail in every course.The name OPAH comes from the Hawaiian Moonfish, once regarded as a symbol of good luck and generosity among fishermen, a tradition that inspires our service with heart and gracious hospitality. Conveniently located near Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo, OPAH is a destination for elevated seafood dining in South Orange County. Reservations recommended.
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4. Splashes at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach
4.6
Exceptional(5034)
$$$$
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 57 times today
Nestled along the picturesque Southern California coastline in Laguna Beach, Splashes offers an exceptional dining experience that celebrates innovative coastal cuisine. Helmed by renowned Chef Ron Fougeray, the menu blends fresh, local ingredients with creative culinary techniques, delivering vibrant dishes that capture the essence of coastal California. Sommelier-selected wines from the restaurant's award-winning wine program enhance the dining experience with perfect harmony. Indulge in modern elegance in a newly renovated dining room, where the soothing sights and sounds of the ocean create a serene atmosphere. Guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific as they savor contemporary coastal flavors, making every meal a memorable occasion. The team at Splashes invites guests to celebrating the beauty of coastal living with an unforgettable dining experience that reflects the spirit of Laguna Beach.
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5. Nick's Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(3886)
$$$$
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 90 times today
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.
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6. South of Nick's - Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(2479)
$$$$
• Mexican • Laguna Beach
Booked 70 times today
An essential stop in Orange County for Southern California Mexican Cuisine.South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen Bar features Classic Mexican favorites, prime steaks and seafood with a So Cal twist. Fine Tequilas & Margaritas Our food and drink meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking.
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7. Harvest
4.7
Exceptional(2890)
$$$$
• Californian • Laguna Beach
Booked 59 times today
Our restaurant, bar and private dining room celebrate the storied history of California's organic farming, brewing, and oenology. Outdoor patio seating unveils stunning Aliso Canyon and golf course views. As an homage to the original homesteaders, fresh-made food and drink are a focus throughout your dining experience, with many ingredients harvested on property. What we don't grow here is thoughtfully sourced. Kyle St. John is the Executive Chef bringing his passion of farm-to-table cooking and fresh, locally-sourced cuisine. The menu changes with each season, integrating fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables grown and gathered from our own half-acre Harvest Farm. The new bar is a haven of sociability, featuring an innovative handcrafted cocktail menu, enticing wine list and 18 craft beers on tap—all for sipping along with earnest conversation.The Harvest team shares their masterfully creative and intensely local take on California coastal cuisine designed with food-lovers in mind.
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8. Selanne Steak Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(3214)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Laguna Beach
Booked 52 times today
Selanne Steak Tavern, owned by Anaheim Duck legend Teemu Selanne and located in a quaint, historical home built in 1934, features an upscale casual neighborhood tavern and a traditional steakhouse. In addition to the absolute best steaks in Orange County, the Tavern offers great burgers, small plates, salads and appetizers as well as an extensive world class wine list, great specialty cocktails and craft beers. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an amazing Selanne experience!
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9. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills
4.7
Exceptional(5748)
$$$$
• Seafood • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 91 times today
Established in 1997, King’s Fish House is Laguna Hills’ choice for seafood. Located near the Laguna Hills Mall, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Our generous corkage program for each table: the first 750mL bottle is complimentary, and each additional 750mL bottle is $25.
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10. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook
4.8
Exceptional(2317)
$$$$
• American • Laguna Beach
Booked 33 times today
Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook located in Laguna Beach is committed to providing our guests with exceptional service, quality, and value. We aspire to perfect our craft, create emotional connections, and set the benchmark for cuisine in Southern California, and beyond.Come, be a guest in our home. We look forward to serving you!

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  • PattyGold
    Los Angeles •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    What a lovely lunch overlooking the coastline of Laguna Beach. Cain, our server, could not have been better, very professional and accommodating to small requests. It was obvious he chose hospitality as a career and excels at it. Whether you’re an out-of-town or a local, I recommend it highly. And if you haven’t been there in a while, go back.  Saturday lunch will remind you what you’ve been missing. But you have to ask for Cain. 
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    Las Brisas$$$$• Californian• Laguna Beach
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    4.4
  • CHRISTINGold
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Ahhhhmazing! Our server Peyton was delightful and recommended the best modifications for our pizza choice They brought us prosecco on the house for our anniversary as well. Can’t wait to return
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    Truly Pizza - Laguna Beach$$$$• Pizzeria• Laguna Beach
    •
    4.8
  • DaveGold
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •82 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always a favorite go to when we are in Laguna Beach. The servers are wonderful, especially Stephanie. The food is reliably delicious and the vibe always lively and fun. 
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    Nick's Laguna Beach$$$$• American• Laguna Beach
    •
    4.8
  • Sherene
    Las Vegas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food was fantastic! The lamb, crème brûlée and Chocolate Noir Cake are absolute must-tries. We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary. Everything was lovely, and it made our special occasion even more memorable!
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    Splashes at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach$$$$• American• Laguna Beach
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    4.6
  • MichaelGold
    Orange County •51 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Hunter was an exceptional waiter. The food was delicious and we were taken good care of.
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    OPAH Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Seafood• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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    4.8

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