Came here on a Saturday around 11am no wait to be seated. Restrooms available outdoor and indoor…read moreseating. Staff friendly. Ordered the crab and shrimp enciladas. Not spicy enough filling. The chips and salsa were good. All in all good for a one time try.

This place is a complete waste of money. The food is overpriced, undercooked, and honestly…read moreembarrassing for a restaurant in Laguna Beach. The servers act like they're being inconvenienced by having customers, and the attitude is just as bad as the mediocre food they're serving. And trust me--El Torito has better food and friendlier staff, which says everything. I've lived in Laguna Beach for ten years, and even with the nice location, this spot is absolutely not worth it. Even grabbing a beer feels like a scam--prices are about 20% higher than Las Brisas or Marine Room for no reason other than greed. I once spoke to the owner, Marco, and he couldn't have been more uninterested. He came off fake, detached, and clearly not invested in the guest experience. At least Javier's down the road has leadership that actually cares when something goes wrong. Here? Not even close. Carmelita's serves stale, salty, disgusting food, paired with rude service and ridiculous prices. Save your time, your money, and your appetite. This place is a hard pass.

I find the wine here to be overpriced selections of wines you can find in any grocery store. All…read morethe Rombauer and Austin Hope type overpriced, mediocre wines and nothing really that unique. The staff are friendly enough and they do have some great options for cocktails to go.

This is probably the oldest liquor store in Laguna Beach. It's so cute, and they have gummy bears!…read moreThe wines are surprisingly reasonably priced for the area and the view is great! Steve is awesome and he helped me pick out some Chardonnay

We stopped in to have lunch the other day and was not sure what to expect. I ordered the…read morecheeseburger with mushrooms and gruyere cheese, and it was literally the best burger I've ever had. The bun was fresh and delicious and each and every ingredient was high quality and fresh for the ultimate in a delicious burger! My cousin ordered the pizza and she said it was delicious too! You order at the counter and the food is brought to you outside which is a very nice patio to sit comfortably and people watch! I enjoyed Zinc cafe very much and would definitely return!

Amazing breakfast! I wish I lived closer so I can have this again. You stand in line to order and…read morepay and there are plenty of shaded seats to indulge and enjoy! I will definitely make time to go back. Check out our yummy food.

Amazing place, big choice of drinks , good location with parikng, very friendly workers!read more

Simon is rude and all the snacks & drinks & candy are expired and gross don't go hereread more

If you want great service? This is the place for you! Reasonable prices and great variety! Family…read moreowned!!! Plenty of parking.

The best craft beer in Orange County is found here! From North Park, to ISM, to Green Cheek to…read moreEverywhere, they have it all! The owners are SO awesome too- very friendly and knowledgeable. Huge selection of liquor and wines as well. 100% recommend!

Booty wine shop. I think they may have closed? Don't go here…read more Cool wine, weird vibes

This is a beautiful shop for organic natural wines. I don't exactly know what that is compared to…read moreother wines, but the store owner Jason is so kind and friendly who I had a great conversation with as I was dawdling in his store enjoying the view of the gorgeous wood cabinets. He seems to be familiar with every winemaker of the bottle he sells, as he was able to tell me about the difference between this orange wine vs that orange wine. I am excited to try my first natural orange wine! They also sell some snacks, which would make very aesthetically pleasing snack trays on the beach.

I had such a memorable experience here. The omakase was honestly one of the most fun and intimate…read moredining experiences I've had in a while. It's a small space, which makes it feel really personal -- you're not just eating, you're part of the experience. Each course felt thoughtful and paced perfectly, and you could tell there was a lot of care put into every detail. Watching everything being prepared right in front of you made it even more special. Nothing felt rushed, and the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed, and welcoming. What I appreciated most was how intimate it felt. It didn't feel like a typical restaurant dinner, more like being invited into something personal and curated. You really get to slow down and enjoy each bite. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a unique omakase experience in South OC. I'll for sure be coming back.

Wow, well, where do I start. I have known Yuka and Hiro, who is the owner of Jizake sushi in Laguna…read moreNiguel. I recently found out that Yuka owns a sake tasting room right across the street from the restaurant and on Wednesdays they do Japanese tapas. I decided to go there and check it out and boy was I happy I did. You feel like you're entering Japan. All the decorations and the furniture and the selection of sake and the smells coming from the little kitchen are so authentic. This All reminded me of being somewhere in the middle of Kyoto. It is so authentic, I am so happy I found this little gem, but I'm also a little worried about other people finding out because there's only 10 seats available at the bar and I don't want to lose my seat by letting everyone know how wonderful this little place is. I tried every single appetizer, which by the way changes weekly depending on what's available. Hiro is such a wonderful chef, and so proud of the culinary excellence of Japan that he embraces it when he cooks for you. He truly cooks with love, which is the most important ingredient a chef can have available. Everything was wonderful, some things better than others but all very good. My favorite was the shrimp wonton soup and the pokey with avocado. The salmon with a pesto like sauce and avocado was also excellent. I tried a selection of different sakes and all of them were top-of-the-line. Yuka really knows her stuff. And she is so sweet and adorable with a wonderful smile and giggling demeanor that makes you feel so content to be in her presence. I highly recommend this little gem and hope that you find it as intriguing, authentic and wonderful as I did.

The best liquor store I've ever been to! The price are great and Kevin is…read more the goat! My friend Alex and I had the best experience here we will be back for Kevin!(and drinks lol)

The wonderful proprietress was so kind and understanding when the zipper on my coin pocket jammed…read more The debit machine had malfunctions and I said I could pay with cash. Except I couldn't open the stupid thing for a couple of minutes. Sure enough, a twenty got into the zipper. I was dripping sweat since I had just ascended the steep Thousand Steps Beach stairway and temperatures were rising on a muggy morning. The nice lady gave me a couple of papertowls to pat myself dry with, and did I ever need it. My legs were still burning from the ascent! What I needed wasn't booze, although I approved of the selection and reasonable prices, no, I needed sunblock. Sure enough, they carried it, plus I could have scored a Frisbee or another beach towel if necessary. I also saw a small but good cigar selection, which was funny because all morning I could smell cigar smoke and essence, even while on the beach. Anyhow, next time I need alcohol or a cigar or anything else I'll bypass the nearby 7-Eleven and come straight here!

Stopped in and picked up some gifts and tequilla. Great prices and service. Well stocked and lots…read moreof specials. The store is clean and the staff quite helpful. Highly recommended

I was happy to shop around here! It has huge selection of everything and the staff were super…read morefriendly to help. The price is also very competitive. Highly recommend it!

Food: They offer small bites. We were there celebrating my man's birthday with a wine tasting! My…read morehusband really enjoyed his selection of wines, while I enjoyed Prosecco. Service: Aweome! This is a neighborhood spot! The locals stop in to enjoy a large selection of awesome wines. Ambiance: inviting and welcoming! The owner is very knowledgeable of the wines he carry! My husband and I enjoyed chatting it up with a local couple. If we lived here we would definitely frequent this place weekly! So if you live nearby or visiting like we were, stop in and enjoy

We sort of stumbled into this place right after dinner on a Saturday night…read more We enjoyed one of the flights . It's a bit like being in a cellar. The service was very good and the pours are very generous . They do have a nice variety to choose from if you're ever in need of a bottle for an event or an evening or a party