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    Sour cherry gin slushie  Instagram: @hungrytamale
    Tammy B.

    Fried Chicken Sammie 7.17/10- made with potato torpedo roll, crispy chicken, kale and cabbage slaw, bread and butter pickles, aioli, harissa honey, and a side of fries. This was a bit dry but the Ahba sauce made it a lot better. I'm not normally a fan of pickles but the bread and butter pickles were so good and actually really complemented the sandwich. Their fries are some of my favorite. I love their garlic fries but forgot to get them so I just got regular fries and they were still really yummy. I feel like they're perfectly crisp but soft inside. Sour Cherry Gin Slushie 10/10- I'm not really a cherry fan but I was very intrigued by the gin slushie. This was actually so good, and it tasted like lavashak which was so good. The sour cherry flavor was so tart and nostalgic, it honestly tasted like lavashak, which is my absolute favorite!! The slushie texture was perfect too, not too icy and it had this smooth consistency that made it so easy to drink. Perfect for a hot summer night. Honestly pretty strong but it didn't taste crazy strong and was perfect. I loved how balanced it was between the tartness of the cherry and the kick from the gin. Definitely ordering this again next time. I love Ahba, it's one of my favorite restaurants in OC. I love the vibes and the service is always great. Instagram: @hungrytamale

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    Sarah P.

    I've heard of Ahba for quite some time now so was excited to finally try it and unfortunately, I do not feel like it lived up to its expectations... It is a cute little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter and then they bring you your meal. When we went, service was really kind and they were not too busy yet. We ordered the whipped feta (this was delicious) and breakfast burrito (did not like this at all). Some of our friends got other menu items including the breakfast Sammie, and all the sandwiches just kind of looked sad! Portions were also very small for the price - we had to grab a second lunch after! Everything we had, I could have made a better version of it at home. Also, the order of the food coming out was a bit odd. The whipped feta came out right away, and then the breakfast burrito came out around 30 minutes after everyone else was done eating! The service was kind and apologetic, but was just odd the breakfast burrito came out long after other meals, when we had ordered first. I'm just not sure I'd come back!

    Ahba Chicken Caesar Salad from 2025 - Yelp Photo.
    Kay D.

    What a disappointing experience. Food Order- We ordered two beers, an Arnold Palmer, Ahba burger with spicy garlic fries, Caesar Salad - add chicken, and a Wedge Salad - add chicken. The burger came out first, the salads took an additional 10+ minutes to come out. They should work on time management so all guests receive their food at the same time. Drinks - 3/5 Pilsners were lukewarm for some reason. Arnold Palmer was refreshing and tasty, perfect sweetness and tanginess. Ahba Burger - 3.5/5 It is a smash burger with decent flavor. It didn't really taste or have the texture of a smash burger, no crispy edges. The fries were oversalted. Caesar Salad - 1/5 The dressing was watery and didn't have any flavor. A very plain and sad salad, no croutons just a dusting of breadcrumbs. Wedge Salad - 4.5/5 The creamy bleu cheese dressing was delicious, creamy, flavorful. There was a good amount of topping to lettuce ratio. Chicken - 0/5 Now the worst part of the dining experiencing... the chicken we added to both of the salads. Please see attached pictures. The chicken that came on our salads was ALARMINGLY bland looking. It was a small piece of chicken, pasty, and covered in this wet looking gooey mushy reddish mayonnaise-esque paste. The chicken looked BOILED. We were stunned, it looked nothing like the pictures of the grilled chicken salads from their Yelp. This chicken we received had no caramelization, no grill marks, no sign of browning whatsoever. We are convinced this chicken was cooked in the microwave, steamed, or boiled. This was not restaurant quality chicken. This looked like a science experiment. We asked our waitress TWICE about our chicken and showed her their own Yelp photo of the chicken salad. Her answer was that they used to dry season then grill their chicken by now they use a wet marinade then grill their chicken.... There is just no way. As someone who cooks, there is no way that chicken can be grilled and look like that! Beyond the appearance of the chicken, it tasted terrible. Mushy, pasty, flavorless, it tasted like reheated frozen processed chicken.... Bleu Cheese Dressing Fiasco - 0/5 We asked FOUR times for a side of bleu cheese dressing. 1. While we were dining, we asked our waitress and she gave us a side of bleu cheese. 2. After we finished dining, we placed an order togo and asked the cashier for bleu cheese dressing and he told us they do not carry bleu cheese dressing. He offered ranch instead. 3. We asked our SAME waitress from earlier for a side of bleu cheese dressing and she told us they do not carry bleu cheese.... WHEN SHE LITERALLY GAVE US bleu cheese cheese dressing earlier.... 4. So then we asked a kitchen staff member for bleu cheese dressing and he provided us with a side. Overall - this place needs to work on pacing so that every guest at a table can receive food at the same time, their beers need to be refrigerated until the time of serving, training their staff on the menu and available dressings. AND something, something has to be done about that chicken. We ended up throwing it away. It was disgusting. This was our first and last time here.

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    Bella T.

    Came here during a warm beach day and had the best lunch! The mediterranean wrap was very flavorful and filling, i asked for a side of sauce and then ordered fries on the side as well. The side of fries was plenty to share with 1-2 people. The cesar wraps were delicious as well and the food came out fast and hot! There is indoor seating as well as outdoor and a water station to get free water, lots of tables to choose from inside great vibe. They also have a cafe and you can order coffee but there is a cut off time after the morning. Employees were friendly and we had a great time. I'll be back!

    Breakfast egg sammie (avocado instead of bacon)
    Danielle M.

    Came here for a quick brunch before the beach and really enjoyed it! It's very no frills, diner style ordering, but very yummy! My oat milk latte and the spicy fires (Cajun seasoning) were high lights. Not sure I'd come back for dinner but it's a good quick causal brunch spot!

    Te culpo
    Anastasia V.

    As others have already said, AhbA is very popular on social media and that's also how I was influenced to try it. First off, parking is limited to what you can find on the street. The restaurant itself is very cute and quaint, with seating both inside and outside. You order at a window and pick up your drink, if you get one, at a different window. The staff was so sweet by the way! Timing worked out perfectly as I came by during happy hour. And their happy hour food and drink selection is pretty good! I ordered their infamous burger (just the single patty though) along with the te culpo cocktail to wash it down. The burger was really yummy I can't lie. It is kinda small given its price, but I thought it was still good to try. The te culpo cocktail was super refreshing and, surprisingly, a bit on the stronger side. I like this spot, so I'll be back for sure. I'd probably get the full burger next time.

    Jeanette K.

    It was always in the back of my mind to visit this place whenever I stop by Laguna, since I've seen it all over social media. The aesthetics and vibes were very cute and photogenic, and I see why this place has gone viral. Street parking was a bit rough, but it was probably the spring break crowd. However. Upon the recommendation of a coworker who raved about everything on the menu, I grabbed the classic burger, upgraded to a side caesar salad, and shared a plate of fries. Like, let me play it safe and try the basics on the menu first, because in my head, I was already imagining bringing friends here in the future. Dare I say that everything I ordered was just bland and unseasoned. Burger was decidedly average, nothing special. It looked like, and tasted like a high school cafeteria burger, if I'm going to be so honest. Salad looked good (for the camera), and fries were fine, I guess. I felt so underwhelmed by the food (especially at the price point) since it was such a stark difference from the actual decor and hype I saw online. Although, when I came back to the counter to order a Mexican coke, I did notice they sell sauces on the side for like 75 cents. But, just the overall taste in everything I ordered was underwhelmingly flavorless. I feel like the food should stand on its own without adding sauces. Another thing, which I also see in other reviews: auto tip starts at 20% for a walk-up counter. It def was a bit awkward to manually change the tip amount while the cashier was staring down at me. Lastly, this restaurant has vague/unclear Mediterranean roots, if you know what I mean. The cashier himself seemed hesitant to explain when I asked what kind of Mediterranean food this restaurant serves. On Yelp, the restaurant is listed as "New American" cuisine, but I looked at news articles later on about the chef's inspirations/ recipes, which are served with an "Israeli flare". You can decide yourself what to do with that information.

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    Alana F.

    I know this is going to be a hot take, but I'm not sure what the hype is about surrounding AhbA. After seeing endless videos on social media about this spot, I figured I'd give it a try. It's tucked a little way off the main area of Laguna but still easily accessible. The inside offers a good amount of seating for the size and the outdoor seating looks a bit close together but nothing that would make or break the experience. Ordering at the window was easy and I was able to find a spot inside. I'd apparently just missed the huge lunch rush which would make sense for a Saturday afternoon. The guy who took my order was super sweet and helpful. My food came out pretty quickly but when they set the plate down, I was a bit disappointed. The burger looked to be pretty standard, like a diner burger. While looks can be deceiving, the burger did have some good flavor, thanks to the pepper spread they put on there. But if I'm honest, the spread is what made the burger good. The Cajun fries were the star of the show, offering a nice kick to complement the burger. I'm glad I gave this place a try and it was a decent meal; however, I'm not sure it's worth the relatively steep price or the hype it's getting. That's the beauty of food though, it's all based on what you like and maybe this burger does it for other people.

    AhbA burger
    Baran K.

    A great new addition to Laguna Beach! Especially because I feel like there are few establishments I look to in the area. I absolutely LOVED the burger -- I can confidently say it was one of the best smash burgers I have ever had, especially as the chilis were such a nice touch. We also got the mac and cheese which was comforting. The weakest dish of the night was the salmon... the fish was cooked very well and the sauce alone tasted nice, but I just don't think this is my favorite way to eat salmon. I'd definitely love to go back for more burgers but also to try the tri-tip sandwich. I also tried their mezcal and passionfruit cocktail, which was solid. I loved how casual the restaurant was, but the soft glow really romanticized the place. This is definitely a place to consider if you're around Laguna!

    OJ
    Ken H.

    I had the privilege of being waited on by Matt P: the exceptionally congenial & professional manager of the very quaint, the very sexy Ahba Laguna. Matt's promptness, attention to detail, & willingness to provide a seamless experience really made a remarkable first impression on my already stunned face. I had a unique order that is not typically on the Ahba menu. I wanted a glass of OJ, & Ahba was not exactly serving breakfast drinks at 7p when I placed the order. However, Matt made it happen. I do not know how or where Ahba gets their OJ from. I do know the juice tastes like the oranges were picked from a tree of life, squeezed by the tender hands of archangels, & dripped into elegant plastic bottles. The bottle of OJ Matt produced from the back of Ahba might well have been the sweetest, most nourishing, taste slaking juice I have had in years. Two friends dining with me asked for a taste due to my bemusement with it. Their reactions were similar: the OJ elicited awe. I complemented my OJ with a smashburger and fries. A demonstrably savory burger. I had to set my gullet to inhale after the first bite because the smashburger is addicting. Once I had made the smashburger disappear, I ate the fries. Slowly at first, & then more quickly as my appetite for them grew more ravenous. I left Ahba quite sated. Yes the drinks and entrees are all refreshing & enriching. I must recommend begging Matt or whoever at Agba will listen for a bottle of their fresh OJ. To not try the juice at this eatery suggests a wasted life. Orange you glad I passed on this wisdom.

    Elisa G.

    I have driven by here so many times on my way to Laguna and my friend said it was great so I ordered it from Uber eats tonight. I'm definitely hard to please and high maintenance. They have a lot of boxes for me to check off of stuff I don't like cheese I'll let you know how it is! It looks really healthy so that's a good start! The cauliflower was super spicy but the yogurt sauce diluted it luckily. Average cucumber salad but I like the crispy salmon on top! That was the highlight of my delivered meal. The side of chicken breast was OK. The yams were bland and need some tahini I'm excited to dine in next time! I'm sure it will be amazing!

    Katy C.

    AhbA Burger * double wagyu smash, american cheese, caramelized onion, fresno chili, aioli, pickles, fries Pita Sandwich * choice of braised lamb, cauliflower or chicken (pictured), with cucumber, red onion, zhoug, hummus, tahini, herbs * only on their lunch menu * a trendy new American restaurant known for its smash burger (except both items ordered are a must-try!) * has locations in Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach (though I highly recommend visiting the Laguna Beach one since it is right off the PCH and has a speakeasy next door to relax in after) * perfect stop for any time of the day with brunch, lunch, and dinner options 10/10

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    Shaza R.

    This has got to be my favorite place to get a cheeseburger. It is perfectly done, with delicious cheese, and a little spice. Served with a side of crispy fries? Every pregnant girl's dream!! I enjoyed the casual setting of this restaurant and think it's adorable how it's set up along PCH with an ordering window, and a bar pickup window. Great spot to grab a bite before or after the beach

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    2 months ago

    Quick service, great food & drinks, and even better atmosphere! Will definitely be back!

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    Thanks for the love, Nicole! Would love to serve you again :-)

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    The food was good- but if you plan to eat here I hope that you enjoy flies all over you for the entirety of your visit. It ruined the meal.

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    A little egg sammie + some orange wine !! I like your style

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    Studio Mediterranean - Charred octopus

    Studio Mediterranean

    4.1(46 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    My daughter took me to Studio Mediterranean at Montage Laguna Beach to celebrate my birthday on…read moreSunday night, and we had an amazing time there. She made the reservation one week in advance. We arrived at 5:00 PM, the restaurant's opening time, and were seated after only a 4-minute wait. The restaurant's interior is exactly the style I love, elegant white décor, high ceilings with stylish lanterns, and beautiful windows and doors offering a gorgeous ocean view. They have both indoor and outdoor seating areas, as well as a beautiful bar. The moment you sit down, you immediately feel relaxed and ready to enjoy the experience. The food quality was outstanding! The Seafood Platter ($160/small) was absolutely amazing. It included six oysters, chilled prawns, Hokkaido scallop crudo, kampachi crudo, Maine lobster tail, and king crab. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and delicious. The Charred Octopus ($36) with saganaki sauce, spinach, and parsley cream was a very unique and flavorful dish. The Tableside Horiatiki Salad ($53) was refreshing and beautifully prepared. The Branzino ($62/lb) was absolutely delicious! Since the restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, I knew I had to try the Branzino, and it did not disappoint. It reminded me of the amazing Branzino I enjoyed during my trip to Greece. The Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops ($84) were surprisingly tender and flavorful. The Lemon Roasted Potatoes ($18) were great. For dessert, we tried the Baklava Ice Cream Sundae ($21), which was a very yummy and the Citrus Textures ($19), which was beautifully presented and delicious. For drinks, I ordered the Ares ($30) made with Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila, blood orange liqueur, hibiscus, citrus, and cherry wood smoke. It was a unique cocktail and a great addition to the meal. I have to say, there were no disappointing dishes and everything we ordered was excellent! The service was also outstanding. Our server Julia was friendly, professional, and very attentive. She gave us great recommendations and even surprised me with a complimentary birthday dessert. Her wonderful service truly made our dining experience even more memorable. Overall, I had a fantastic birthday celebration at Studio Mediterranean Montage Laguna Beach. With incredible food, excellent service, and a breathtaking ocean view, it is a perfect place for a special occasion. The price is on the higher end, but the quality and experience are worth it. I highly recommend it for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration. I will definitely come back and recommend it to my friends!

    WARNING... if you book a reservation for a special celebration for this restaurant, please have a…read morebackup plan as they cancelled my reservation and probably many others just one week before our reservation even though I booked it months in advance. I was hoping to leave a 5 star review because the view, food and service from our server Julia were all amazing and memorable. But I was disappointed in the management of this fine dining restaurant establishment... I booked a reservation for a party of 8 to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary. I made the reservation a few months ago. But ONE WEEK BEFORE our reservation I got a missed call and voicemail from the restaurant stating that they cancelled our reservation because of a last minute buyout. I was shocked when I got this voicemail because the dinner was only one week away. So I called them back and asked to move my reservation to the next day. I asked what management was going to do for this last minute change and inconvenience and they told me that management said they would "provide enhancements throughout the evening to make up for this". So we showed up to dinner today and I reminded the front desk what had happened and they had no notes about what happened to us. So I asked them to remind the manager what they told me about providing enhancements throughout our dinner. After a memorable meal and amazing service by Julia, we were so full so we were planning on passing on dessert and asked for the check. We got the check and nothing was compensated for by management. So I asked if we can speak to the manager. The manager came and seemed to have no idea about what had happened to us and was not apologetic at all and didn't seem to really care at all about our last minute cancelled reservation. He said he would check to see what happened and came back and said that they were going to give us free dessert... but we were already done with the our meal and had the check in hand. I said we were full and were planning on passing on dessert and asked what they can do for us. And the only thing he offered was free dessert. We asked if they normally offered free desserts for guests celebrating an anniversary and he said he didn't know that we were celebrating an anniversary, but that they would bring an anniversary dessert out along with other free desserts. So we ended up sticking around and eating tons of free desserts even though we told them we were full and were done. At a fine dining establishment, I would have expected more sympathy and attention from the manager from the start, not at the end of our meal after I had to ask to speak to him. Since the restaurant cancelled our reservation a week before our meal, it would have been nice for the manager to come and acknowledge what had happened once we arrived and provide some "enhancements" throughout our dinner as they promised. Instead, he completely lacked sympathy, didn't acknowledge what happened, was not apologetic, didn't even know what had happened to us, didn't even know we were celebrating my parents anniversary, didn't stop by once on his own before I asked to speak to him, didn't compensate anything from our meal after we said we were done and already had our check in hand, but instead brought out desserts that we didn't really want because we were full and were getting ready to leave. Julia is the saving grace of this restaurant and our meal. We still enjoyed our meal and had an amazing time celebrating my parent's anniversary. We didn't let the apathetic management ruin this special day and meal. Below is the voicemail they left us one week before our reservation date. "Good afternoon, Mr. Choi. I'm calling from montage, you're gonna beach dining reservations. This is in regards to your studio Mediterranean reservation for a party of, um, I'm sorry, uh, 5 PM for a party of 8 on Saturday, September 12. At this time, the restaurant does actually have a buyout, so we do have to relocate all reservations for that day. I'm happy to see if there's anything available at the loft restaurant for you for that same evening, or I'm happy to change the reservation to Sunday, September 13th. Um, at 615 PM. If you can please give us a call on 949-715-6420 once again 949-715-6420. This reservation will be canceled again due to the buyout, but happy to relocate you at the loft or studio Mediterranean, but on Sunday. Thank you so much. We look forward to welcoming you and hearing back from you. Goodbye."

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    Harvest - Smoke hamburger

    Harvest

    4.0(617 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Harvest, and what truly set the experience apart was the…read moreamazing service from Crews. We brought our toddler son with us, and Crews was incredibly accommodating and friendly. He even brought him a stuffed animal, which was such a thoughtful touch! Despite how busy he was, Crews was hustling the entire time, taking great care of all his tables while still continuously checking in on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Now on to the food. We had the kampachi, risotto, and yellowtail, and everything was absolutely delicious. 10/10 recommend Harvest, especially if you're celebrating a special occasion. Thank you, Crews and the Harvest team, for making our anniversary dinner so memorable!

    Super nice ambiance and right by a golf course. They also have complimentary valet which was nice…read more We happened to go on a day when there was a wedding so we caught a couple glimpse of that which was really cool. They also had free blankets upon request since we got a bit cold. Overall I would say service was a tiny bit slow but they were pretty busy on a Friday night Smoked baba ganoush: 2/5 this was just ok none of us really loved it Hot honey glazed carrots: 1.5/5 the carrots seemed like they were just boiled and had honey drizzled on top. Maybe my bad for misinterpreting the menu but I was expecting a honey glaze on roasted carrots which is definitely not what we got Grilled bone-in pork chop: 5/5 this was super good and made up for the appetizers. I was getting a little impatient by the time this came out so I'm glad this didn't disappoint My cousin got the crispy fried jidori half chicken which she didn't like because she was expecting a grilled chicken but I thought the chicken was really good. Def a bit heavy of a meal overall though and there were way more hush puppies than I would ever want to eat in one sitting

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    The Deck On Laguna Beach - Smoked salmon board

    The Deck On Laguna Beach

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    The Deck is one of those places we have to come to every time we're in Laguna, which is usually at…read moreleast once a year :) And once again, it did not disappoint! Grilled Cheese - Seriously a MUST order. My picture doesn't even come close to doing it justice. So so good! Shrimp & Chorizo Tacos - We've loved these for years! They took them off the menu for a while and we're so glad they're back because they're sooo good. Burger - 10/10. Juicy, cooked perfectly, and really flavorful lots of fresh ingredients. Ceviche - A little on the small side, but super fresh and great flavor :) The location is right on the beach with ocean views and that makes everything better We had a group of 7 and our server was awesome. She was really sweet, kept checking in on us, and made everything easy even with a bigger group. If you're in Laguna and looking for a spot with good food, great views, and a chill vibe, The Deck is always a great choice. There's so many options and haven't had a bad dish here ever. I didn't order them this Time but we normally get the dozen oysters and they are delicious too

    Order the burger and it came with potato chips and ketchup. No fries because no fryers for them…read more Air fryer would have been a good solution for these guys. No more ciopino so we ordered the ahi poke. Was good. This place is set to close September 7, 2026 to make room for the new hotel setup. So sad to see this place close down as the location and vibe was so nice! Food was ok. Not the best, but okay. And they had a bar too! Byeeee if we don't meet again and thank you!

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    The Deck On Laguna Beach
    The Deck On Laguna Beach - El Vocho shot with Milagro Tequila

    El Vocho shot with Milagro Tequila

    The Deck On Laguna Beach

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    Hook & Anchor - Shrimp Cocktail

    Hook & Anchor

    4.3(248 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Service was fantastic, oysters were fresh and appetizers were on point and tasty. I would…read morerecommend. Atmosphere was nice and casual as well.

    Came to Dana Point to spoil my family, looking forward to going to Jon's fish market, only to find…read morethat it closed 3 months ago :( was looking for fresh grilled fish that was similar, and this restaurant popped up. Let me tell you- the unplanned is always the best! I had been wanting to try it but knowing the other locations had hard parking, and man oh man, one of my favorite meals and so well priced! 1. Red snapper with veggies and mushrooms. Wow! The fish was so full of flavor even before the sauce, well portioned, well priced. And the veggies were filling and cooked to perfection! 2. Fish and chips - have been on a mission to find good fish and chips- the fish was huge, tasty and meaty! Just a bit oily, but still YUMMY! Service: Corrina seriously is the reason I am writing this review! As I was frustrated with the parking situation by the harbor and just tired, she turned around my mood! She was so passionate and joyful about what she does and the food she serves! And she gave us the lowdown on the whole construction situation in Dana point! Thank you for your amazing service!!! Lastly: the inside is so pretty, inviting, and spread out and clean! Def will be back!! Thank you!

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    Hook & Anchor - Booth interior seating

    Booth interior seating

    Hook & Anchor - Lobster Deviled Eggs

    Lobster Deviled Eggs

    Hook & Anchor - 6oz Lobster Roll with grilled veggies

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    6oz Lobster Roll with grilled veggies

    237 Ocean Avenue - My favorite patio!!!Patio+Palomas+Empanadas=Heaven!

    237 Ocean Avenue

    4.5(75 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    We came on NYE. There was music happening at 9pm, but we…read morecame early and missed it. That was our fault. We were the only ones there. The experience was all over the map. The owner served us initially, and he was really friendly and funny. We ordered a bottle of wine, and some cocktails. We put in some salads and an appetizer, they were really really good. But after that, our server (the owner we were told) left, and another server introduced himself. The new server was inattentive. He sat chatting with the other servers at the bar, leaving empty glasses and empty plates on the table. We had to flag him to come back to fill water. Having been myself in the service industry for years, my biggest pet peeve is when servers sit and chat where you can see them, and when they do come, they don't do a sweep and take care of things on the table. We had to put our empty glasses and trash on a side table. It was weird. The bolognese had hardly any meat in it. It was mostly tomato and onion. I've been to Argentina. Meat is a staple. Also weird. We ordered dessert and after waiting for 5-10 minutes, the server came back and told us they were missing crucial ingredients to make it. The owner came back at the end and was really gracious, but all in all, I think the execution was lacking. The service was not great. The food was 3.5/5 I love to support small business, perhaps we will try again another night.

    First beer release from 237 Ocean. I'm a beer guy so love that they're making their own beer now…read moresince I remember coming here when it was a brewery. It's definitely been upgraded with higher end furnishings and a farm-to-table menu. The servers and staff are always friendly and welcoming and do their best at getting to you when it's busy. We love the various types of seating with some family-style seating as well as outdoor couches and chairs to watch the people go by.

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    237 Ocean Avenue - Wednesday Wine Dinners

    Wednesday Wine Dinners

    237 Ocean Avenue - Italian Wine Importer Ciro Cirello sharing his favorite Italian wines paired with chef Leo's 4 course meal at our Bartoletti Wine Dinner

    Italian Wine Importer Ciro Cirello sharing his favorite Italian wines paired with chef Leo's 4 course meal at our Bartoletti Wine Dinner

    237 Ocean Avenue - Chef Leo's creations

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    Chef Leo's creations

    Q Terrace - Bartender Roman and Mario

    Q Terrace

    4.2(108 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Everything tastes as beautiful as it looks. Staff is very welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable…read moreabout the recommendations, he was so thorough and really helped us decide on what to get. The view of the beach from the rooftop is gorgeous!!!! I came to celebrate my bday here with my friends, it honestly makes a great spot to celebrate any occasion. Also! parking, there is a hotel near by that shares parking with the restaurant. I believe it's called 14 West but give Q Terrace a call to confirm.

    After a day of walking through the local art festival. We decided top walk the 5 minutes to have…read moredinner here. The main draw for us, at least me, was the Ukrainian dishes. When we entered the entire bottom floor was empty. Waited a bit and a gentlemen showed up and lead us to the roof top. Beautiful little roof top and place overall. Really clean and chic looking! We waited to be seated for, quite a while. That was the thing. To be seated and have someone take our order, it was a very long amount of time. Awkward standing there while others on the rooftop were sitting, talking and eating. I kept making accidental eye contact to the patrons. When we were seated, it took even longer for someone to come by and get our orders. One of my party members were so frustrated, he stated that we should leave in 4 minutes if no one shows up. Luckily for us, someone did. The girl that served us was a sweetheart. Once she was around she got the ball rolling, made sure that our waters were filled. Let us know when certain dishes were already gone. She was great! No complaints. We got dumplings, bolognese, shrimp scampi and I believe the fried chicken dish. The food was good. I got three large dumplings, and paired with the sour cream. Devine. The bolognese pasta was also wonderfully al dente. Everyone liked their food. You know it's good when everyone doesn't speak. I am conflicted. The servers are nice, the food is really good, but the wait times are atrociously long. It could be because we were one of the last people around closing time, it could be they were understaffed. But it was odd to have a majority of the work staff mostly ignore us. I want to come back here again and try their stuffed cabbage dish, but it will have to be on a day I have nothing but free time.

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    Q Terrace - Burrata with mango and tomato salad.

    Burrata with mango and tomato salad.

    Q Terrace - The Chef

    The Chef

    Q Terrace - Downstairs Bar

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    Downstairs Bar

    South of Nick's - Tres leches

    South of Nick's

    4.6(1.2k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    •$$

    You simply cannot go wrong dining at South of Nick's in Laguna Beach. We've tasted so many dishes,…read moreand every visit gives us another reason to return. The La Tablita and shrimp taquitos are standouts, and the chips with their trio of salsas are divine. They are the kind of fresh tortilla chips you keep reaching for even when you promise yourself you're saving room for dinner. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with thoughtful attention to every little detail. Add the spectacular ocean view, and you have a setting that makes you want to settle in and savor the evening. Our server, Paul, was exceptionally attentive, making sure we had everything we needed and helping us feel truly cared for throughout our meal. The toasted coconut margarita remains a favorite, and the wine list has all our go-to choices. Between the delicious food, gracious service, and beautiful setting, South of Nick's is a must every time we're in Laguna Beach.

    I had been meaning to try this place. I have been to Nick's which is very good but I think I prefer…read morethis. The view is awesome and Mexican food is more of my style. Got fish tacos and they were some of the best I've tried. The chips and salsa were excellent too. I got a Paloma which was pretty good and had a nice seat by the window. People are nice as well. The parking is tricky and this was at lunch during the week, so it's probably even worse on weekends and dinner.

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    South of Nick's - Bar area with chips and dip

    Bar area with chips and dip

    South of Nick's - Mini Soft Taco Platter; carnitas, roasted chicken, al pastor, and steak

    Mini Soft Taco Platter; carnitas, roasted chicken, al pastor, and steak

    South of Nick's - Pork mole enchilada and chicken chipotle enchilada

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    Pork mole enchilada and chicken chipotle enchilada

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