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    237 Ocean Avenue

    4.5 (75 reviews)
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    237 OCEAN AVENUE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken piccata
    Kamelia T.

    This is a very good Argentinian restaurant with a pretty outdoor and indoor decoration. We went to this place on a Sunday night at 8:30 and when most restaurant were closed they were open and had DJ inside with a dancing crowd. Since we were there for dinner we sat outside and the owner came and tried to make our outside sitting comfortable. He also stayed and chat with us for a while which was very nice. We started with appetisers and beer. They have their own beer which was delicious. Their Empanadas are the best we've ever had but the shrimp was ok and nothing special. As for main dishes my chicken piccata and the steak was fantastic. This place also has different Dj's and events on Fridays and weekends.

    Fine Dining
    Katerina R.

    The Girls wanted to come here for a "night cap" so we made our way to 237 Ocean Avenue Lounge. Very elegant & very busy. Service is a little uptight but once you break them in (lol) they're pretty great at what they do. We ordered appetizers, which looked very delicious and smelled phenomenal but I didn't have any because I was still full from Dinner and as for Drinks again I don't drink but my Watermelon water was delicious and refreshing ! Another great spot y'all patrons are friendly some more than others no thank you but nice atmosphere to sit back catch up with friends, coworkers, family, intimate parties and enjoy your surroundings

    Mahi mahi plate
    Haleh C.

    Food was not what the menu described it to be, my mahi mahi with broccolini and rice came with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and I'm fairly certain the fish was not mahi mahi.... The drinks were good and the ambiance was nice but there were also some strange vibes in the evening. May be a better place for an early drink before dinner. Also they were understaffed so food took forever, wish we would have known ahead of time there was only one cook because we would have gone elsewhere

    Spicy Garlic Prawns
    Christopher J.

    Came by on a Thursday evening for happy hour and very pleased with the atmosphere! Creative space with a family run feel, very homey vibe. Unpretentious but serious about quality food and delivering a great experience. Wife selected an Argentinian Chardonnay and really delicious empanadas, I went for the spicy shrimp which was surprisingly big for an appetizer and had a fantastic fresh chopped garlic, herb and pepper dressing with a rich of sweetness. Excellent shrimp. Check this place out!

    Jennifer L.

    Visited in a Friday night a little after 8. Live dj was turning out chill tracks in a decidedly upbeat atmosphere with gorgeous ambient lighting. Friendly and attentive servers and bartenders tended to our needs. Get the empanadas. They are definitely made with authentic love, moist, perfectly seasoned, melt in your mouth variety. The chicken samosas were my second favorite, the smoky, spicy sauce adding that extra touch. It's cozy but energetic, a mixed crowd, and somewhere you instantly feel comfortable enough that you'll want to return. Bonus: the owners are super fun and genuinely enjoy being around. They appreciate their clientele and work hard to keep the place running flawlessly, not to mention clean. Can't wait to return.

    What an absolutely fantastic place and a hidden gem right now in Laguna Beach. 237 Ocean has an impeccable ambiance and delightful dining. I'd call this a must try. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and it's a surprisingly good value especially on appetizers and wine. Check this place out. You'll like it!

    My favorite patio!!!Patio+Palomas+Empanadas=Heaven!
    Trace K.

    Such an inviting atmosphere - paired with Chef Leo's genius creations! It's so cozy and the food is so fabulous that I can stay here all night. The beautiful patio+ Palomas+Empanadas=Heaven Ask for my favorite wine dinners on Wednesday nights!!!

    This is how the interior looks like right before the Karaoke night.

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    Thank you for your kind review, Lexia! We hope to see you back soon!

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    Thank you so much Lori! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you, Linda!!

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    Thank you, Christopher!! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you so much!! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    7 months ago

    Food is very good and reasonably priced. Service is outstanding! And the ambiance is like something you'd like to create in your own home!

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    Thank you, Jeff, for your kind review! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you, David! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you, Bill, for your kind review!! We love our locals!

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    Thank you, Leah! We appreciate your kind review.

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    1 year ago

    Great food and service and also great environment as well when it comes to getting food late at night

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    Thank you, Joshua!!

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    Thank you, Jeremy! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    6 months ago

    5 stars! 237 Ocean Ave is one of the best kept secrets in downtown Laguna. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Recommend!

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    Thank you so much, Ben! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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