Came here with my girlfriend's for breakfast/brunch. We sat outside on the patio that had a nice view on a busy Saturday morning. I thought there would be more options for breakfast/brunch, which was not bad. I ordered the Crab Cake Benedict and an Aperol Spritz! I wish the eggs were a little more runny, it was a bit over cooked. But overall the flavors were there! read more

Oak - View from patio - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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It was a beautiful Wednesday afternoon around 1:00 when a friend and I decided to go to Oak in Laguna Beach. It was our second time here. We were seated at the corner table on the outside patio deck, maybe THE best seat in the house, overlooking all the action on the S. Coast Highway AND it comes with a blue water view of the Pacific. The menu looks solid with a nice variety of options. I wasn't hungry and wasn't going to eat anything but my buddy insisted. He said he was going with the Pear Salad ($16.35), with baby spinach, dried cranberry, chopped celery, apple, blue cheese, and white balsamic dressing. Not my first choice but okay. I like a good pear salad. After a moment or two, I noticed The Burger on the menu ($18.35), with wagyu beef, creamy Swiss cheese, pickles, caramelized onion, arugula, with their secret sauce. "I'll go with that", I say to our attractive server, Des, who was very friendly and happily nodded in agreement with my order. "Do you want fries with that or a side salad?" asks Des. My friend waves off the fries and says he doesn't want them so I go with the side salad. We decided to split both the burger and the salad. We both dove right in and enjoyed everything immensely. BTW - if I'm being asked to pay $18+ for a burger, I'm expecting something special. I'm happy to say, this one did not disappoint. It was a beauty, expertly prepared with quality ingredients in perfect proportions. The bun was the ideal, the wagyu burger was tasty and juicy, the caramelized onions added just a touch of sweetness, and gooey cheese with good crisp pickle slices really worked. The "secret sauce" is delicious and I especially liked the house-made ketchup, which is a very nice touch. The side salad was good but next time I'm getting a side of fries instead just to eat that ketchup. Before leaving for work the next morning, my wife asked me what I was doing today? I told her I'm going back to Oak for the Wagyu Burger, fries with extra ketchup and pickles. 5-Stars! read more

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I have been coming to Oak since 2020; frequented the to-go menu through COVID. Over the years, it has become one of my favorite restaurants in Laguna. Having been born and raised here, I have seen a lot of restaurants come and go... On Sunday, my boyfriend and my friends helped throw a surprise birthday brunch for me at Oak. Tables reserved and decorated! One of my favorite bartenders (and a good friend), Sierra, went above and beyond to help set everything up, all the while getting ready for her shift. I am so grateful for my Oak friends. Tia, the owner is always so generous. Carmen, the GM, the servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff all made it special! I couldn't have asked for a better birthday! Despite the fact that Sierra still had an entire restaurant to worry about, she took care of us the entire day. All the food was delicious. One of my friends had the Salmon and said it was the best she had ever had. THANK YOU, TEAM OAK! If you want a beautiful view, lovely ambiance, amazing food, drinks, and service...do yourself a favor and visit Oak Laguna Beach! P.S I do have one negative thing to say, they are closed on Monday & Tuesday and it brings me great despair. P.S. signing off from the Oak bar :) read more

Oak - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Food and service was great. I would definitely come back here. Got to meet the owner Tony very nice gentleman along with his staff. read more

Oak - The view from eating at the restaurant oak - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

What a treat after a long week of work. Surprise date night at Oak Laguna! We were able to get same day dinner reservations for a Friday night. Got lucky with street parking next to LS&S. If you're looking for a nice but not too fancy place with great food, this would be the spot! They're really busy on weekends. I highly suggest making reservations. We tried their tomato soup & grilled cheese (by default because wherever I go that has this on the menu, it's a given) - small bowl served with half a grilled cheese... really creamy & rich tomato soup that would send any lactose intolerant person straight to the restroom. Luckily, I'm not. It was so good, I would definitely get this again. The calamari was decent. The aioli made it better. A small order of the Oysters Rockefeller - perfect for those that can't stomach raw oysters. Then we got their Taco Cart, which is a sampler of all their tacos (shrimp, bacon, short rib, & mushroom). We ranked the tacos & we loved the double smoked bacon tacos the most, short rib is next, then the shrimp, then the mushroom. Flavors were great. Also had a couple of house IPAs. Great food & excellent service. We truly enjoyed our date night here. Thanks Tia & staff! Until next time. read more

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Came to OLB for Sunday brunch with friends for the first time. Started with a Bloody Mary that was good. Orders the short rib chilaquiles verde that were unfortunately very salty. My wife ordered the Salmon Benedict and the fish did not taste fresh. It was extremely fishy which she sent back. Cool place for drinks and ambiance just not sold on the food. read more

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Headed here to get together with family for a nice Sunday brunch. The service was good and overall friendly. The hostess was so sweet and got us a preferred table away from the louder side (DJ setup) which I appreciated. I read reviews where many said it was kid friendly and I guess I was expecting more, don't get me wrong, they were accommodating and it's good for kids but our kiddos didn't see any treats from the infamous treasure chest so many had referenced in their reviews, so that was a bit of a bummer. It would have helped the kids keep busy aside from the menu with the puzzles and crayons. Since we were here on a Sunday there was a DJ playing music, it is loud, so if your kids or older guests don't like loud music, don't come here during brunch on a weekend. We ordered a variety of things....chicken & waffles, short rib chiliquilies, taco plate and vegetarian (mushroom) tacos, kids burger and kids mac'n cheese. All the food was good and no complaints...nothing memorable where we would have to go back but all in all good. The only drag was the end, when we were ready to leave and our waiter was MIA for a while so we had to ask a few people, one of which I think was the manager but he seemed so pre-occupied with the other tables I had to grab his attention so he could make sure we got our check. Would we go back, likely not. Is it worth the 4+ star rating, yeah, I would say so, if you're looking for a place to hang with friends and have drinks and be "seen" in LB then this is one of those places. The location is decent and as I said, the service was good so at least it's worth a try if you're looking for a place along LB....personally prefer a few other establishments along this way. read more

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Let me first start that they have underground parking. That they validate. From the hostess to the wait staff everyone was really nice. We sat on the patio that had a great view. We were here for happy hour and they have a great one. We order a lot of apps and a few drinks. Each was decent. I think there maybe a little bit to much cilantro on each dish. The drinks were good ( lagunarita and whiskey and coke). If I lived in the area I would be here all the time. read more

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Service was ok. They're there to take your order and get you the check. They're nice though and it looked busy for two servers and a bartender. Ordered the grilled artichoke, which was a little tangy for my taste. Boyfriend ordered the Cubanish sandwich which was tasty, but simple and not exactly something I would write home about. Lastly, I got the crab cake Benedict. Again, tasty, but not something I would travel to Laguna Beach for. After three food items and two cocktails, the total was about $120 after tip for Sunday brunch. The ambience was fun. They had a DJ on the patio. It was kinda cold where we were sitting, but it was a chilly day and the patio doors stay open. read more

Oak - Grilled artichoke - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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The restaurant was fairly easy to find and the view was beautiful, but unfortunately we got sat on the back of the restaurant and didn't experience the beauty of it:( Food was good, pork chop was solid 7/10 as a whole dish, and the burger was 6/10, due to it being way too greasy and it tasted like any ordinary burger, nothing out of the world. We also had to wait for 17 minutes for our server to come by and take our order. Food took a while to come out but I think that was due to high volumes of customers, although they have a 90 minute time limit per table, so idk why the food took 20+ minutes long to be served. The table next to us was also comparing about the service and things being brought out late. We were expecting much higher quality food and service for the given prices and location. read more

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Tried this place out for 1st time, and did NOT disappoint! First off they have parking in a garage down below so I didn't have to find street parking, the view is amazing right on pch. Now the food was absolutely delicious, we tried 3 different appetizers, ahi tacos, calamari, short ribs, which so so good!!! and and shared 4 different lunch plates which also did not disappoint. The drinks were outstanding, but the SERVICE, STAFF AND OWNER were top notch!!! I heard this is a new owner now, and he personally came out to say hello. The bar tender was on point, very attentive, and our waitress was so kind. I will definitely be coming back, and bringing more people Thank you Oak for a lovely lunch experience. 5*+++ read more

Our server, Aileen is probably the worst server I've had in a very long time. The restaurant only has 3 tables, and for starters, she forgot about my drink. Then we placed food and forgot about our food. It wasn't until I got up and checked! So disappointing to have such service especially when we were so excited to have lunch here. When I brought it to her attention, she got defensive instead of making it right. There's other restaurants in the area with much better customer service! read more

AWESOME. Food is delicious and best you can get in the area. Service is quick and friendly. Take your pick off the menu, you can't go wrong. Beautiful view of the ocean with a wall of windows. Every seat is a plus. Don't wait, it's a must to visit for delicious foods. read more

1st visit, From the moment we walked in the door the place was amazing! Friendly greeting from Owner Tia, to a seat with an amazing view, to immediate table service from Javier our waiter. Great start with cocktails very tasty appetizers -huge meatball & grilled octopus. Dinner included Chilean Sea-bass absolutely delicious. Chicken Parmesan crispy and a big portion, Great Burger, wedge Salad with grill shrimp outstanding. Tantalize your tastebuds. The ambiance is classy and trendy. Really love this place can't wait for next visit! Bravo! Thank you! read more

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Food was amazing! My wife got the salmon, I got the skirt steak tacos, both were some of the best dishes we've had in a while! We were sat right away, despite not having a reservation; staff was on top of everything, and the drinks were great also! We also had two kids under 5 with us, and they had a great kids menu with good options that I would even eat myself. Good environment for families, and nice modern feel right when you walk in. read more

I always tell people that restaurants in L.A. lack the heart factor compared with San Francisco and this restaurant is SF level. I always come here and all the dishes are excellent and never disappoints. The attention to detail is unparalleled. Finally I found one in Southern California that won't complain. read more

The statements from the owner are incorrect. He never offered to process a refund or look into how to do that. He simply said it was not possible and had no way to do that. He only offered for me to come and dine there again and receive a $15 credit to do so. No thank you. He also said he had taken over the business 4 months ago and had been working on the wine list since then. It's now been another month and the old wine list is still published on the website. Even if new wines are being evaluated, it is not hard to print a paper menu in the meantime. The servers should also know what they are serving. I did leave a generous tip, as I always do, but the next day after reviewing the wine list online as well as dining at similar restaurants, I was pretty convinced we were scammed. I will not be back. I requested a small adjustment from my credit card company, not a refund of the entire bill. I did not publish any negative review until that request was denied in the very slim chance it was just an honest mistake. You knew and admit here that I was overcharged. If you were interested in making your customers happy you could have granted that. Instead you just want to argue even when you have already taken advantage of a customer. read more

Oak - Oak's published wine list. Don't get scammed. - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

What an amazing experience dining here. The place is under a new ownership and the food, service and ambiance is still all first class. My wife and I each had steak and fish and they were both excellent and not to mention the cocktails and dessert but all in all, we were very pleased with everything and will definitely be back for more. read more

Loved everything about this place! Mentioned it was my birthday when I made the reservation and they definitely made it a special night. When the hostess sat us, she placed napkins on our table that said happy birthday - so cute! All the dishes that we got were amazing: 1/2 dozen oak oysters, shrimp pasta, oak burger and the bread pudding birthday dessert. I don't live in the area but will definitely dine here again the next time I'm back in Laguna Beach! read more

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First off, the food here is great and the drinks are just lovely! But the service is what really sets this restaurant apart, our server and the manager/owner always made sure to check in on us and our meal. They went above and beyond to make our night special, we didn't say anything about it being my boyfriend's birthday but they caught on and were just so sweet! And to top it all off, the views and location of Oak are perfect! We have been here a few times now and are always more than happy to come back! read more

fantastic customer service! & delicious food! environment was so welcoming, it's a great hidden gem. read more

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Amazing food, great service,AMAZING FOOD, and service! Cant wait to go back. It's a must try!!!!

Awesome location, food, and employees. What else do you need? New owner Tony is incredibly friendly and the bartender (sorry I did not get her name) is super nice. She makes a perfect Old Fashion. I'm in town for a business trip and happened upon this spot for the incredible views. I will definitely be back on my next trip. Thank you both! read more

Decided to walk in last night with my boyfriend and a friend. No tables were available for about another half hour so we decided to sit at the outside bar and it was wonderful! It was tucked in a corner and we had our own little zone to ourselves. i tend to get cold quite easily but the heater was super nice and didn't make it too hot, which i have experienced before. i tried the lagunarita and the blueberry tequila sour. both were super good and i really liked that i could still taste a bit of tequila in them! (pictured is the blueberry sour) my friend tried the good gin-fluence and it was pretty good! the server described it as a green juice with gin in it, and she was on par. he also tried the frosted cranberry which he didn't like as much but was still very yummy. my boyfriend got the new mushroom burger and it was delicious, i of course had a few bites. my friend and i shared the calamari and the brussel sprouts and i must say, very delicious. being in a little corner outside did make me nervous we may be forgotten but the staff was attentive and checked on us which was awesome. they were so unbelievably sweet! i also have to give a special shout out to the bartender who gave great recommendations and took time to check on us even though she was pretty busy. i would 10/10 go here next time im wanting a nice dinner spot for drinks with friends. read more

Oak - blueberry tequila sour - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Oak was simply AMAZING. Their food, drinks, and service is always fantastic!! Had my family from out of town come in and they loved it too. Perfect combination of superb service with a quality food. Ohhh, the view is not bad either..... Haha :) ( Exceptional) read more

Pretty cool ambience! We sat at the bar because the wait for a table was too long which was fine. I did feel out of place as a hijabi woman because their guests are of a specific demographic.... LOL but the service was very quick and the food was delicious and refreshing! read more

Oak - Chicken Parmesan and Virgin Piña Coladas - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Our new favorite spot! We will definitely be back very soon. The ceviche was the best. Thank you Tony!

It was our first time at Oak and everything was so great. From the food to the service. We also met the owner Tony and he was so nice and hospitable! :) read more

While the view from the rooftop is great and the drinks aren't bad, the food really isn't anything to write home about and the service isn't impeccable. The skirt steak "taco" was disassembled, oily, and lacked imagination with the sides/sauces and the spicy chicken sandwich had a plastic-like bun. Would consider coming back to try something else but we didn't like what we got very much. Wouldn't recommend unless everything else in Laguna is booked for the night. read more

Oak - MARINATED SKIRT STEAK TACOS, SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The Oak is now on our top 4 places to eat here in Laguna. We knew it was going to be good, but we didn't know it would be THIS good. We sat at the bar while we were waiting for our table but our service was so great there that we ended up just staying there. The atmosphere is very chill, relaxing. Now let's get to the good part, the drinks and food. SEASONAL Drinks: Smoked banana old fashion, wow! This was so amazing. They bring it to you with a glass cup over it filled with smoked. Just lift it when you're ready to drink it and watch the smoke overflow! The flavor was wonderful, the settle taste of banana in every sip was great. Dragon to me drink - I wanted something light and refreshing but with a punch (strong) and this did it. The only thing I wish I did was say have only one side be coated with tajin. But other than that, excellent drink. FOOD SPLIT BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE: Chef Fabian's Ceviche - the flavor of this dish is out of this world. I was just expecting ordinary ceviche, but one bite of this and I was speechless. I highly recommend grabbing this as a appetizer. It didn't disappoint! Fried Spicy Chicken Sandwich - I was worried the blue cheese coleslaw was going to overpower the taste of everything but the bartender reassured us it wasn't anything like that. It's more on the light side. So, we gave it a try. I'm so glad we did because this was the most amazing chicken sandwich we've ever had. We will be back! read more

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I wanted to wait a day or two to see what happened but ..... I woke up to my husband barking his guts out 10 pm. I was like wow . Ok . It did not stop . We have been together 30 years and know each other since we were 24 and NEVER heard that man suffer like he did. Well let's say it wasn't just vomit , it was both at same times. We have my father come in from out town to watch our kids . So we are going to cancel the rest of our trip and go back home . Loose the money we paid on our hotel room for the remaining 3 nights .he puked and poop from 10 to 3. ( no alcohol by the way ) I kid you not!!! I thought I was taking him to hospital. I have crohns disease. I live this daily and wow!!!!. I was going to give this place 3 stars anyway because the food was not good and I didn't eat my fish at all and they comp me my fish and the bread pudding was gummy and heated up in the microwave but my husband ate it all so whatever. The pana cotta was soulless w half of broken store bought cookie and Hershey syrup. Few berry . I can bang out a green tea panna cotta that has depth and complexity so easy there is no reason they can't . The bread pudding was too sweet and gummy!! And heated in microwave one texture . I should of taken a picture of this it looked like French toast. But the fish was bad and tasted fishy. I took one bit and pushed it away . If you smother fish with sauce, it's not good fish. Plus the sundried tomatoes is not incorporated into the cream sauce it's not even warm neither is the artichoke. The items don't make sense . The grilled artichoke is a marinated artichoke. Its probably the best thing we ate along with calamari. The beet salad is mess. Nothing was cut consistently. You would get a gigantic red beet then small golden beet . Fig not grilled is not a good mouth feel . You really need to do something w raw fig. The nuts were even raw . My husband order the flat iron steak medium , no pink when it came out. Two were brought to us. We same on multiple time the server would bring out people food and it would go back in. I think they had them premade ? And he had calamari.. what made him sick . I don't know . We ate the same breakfast place two days in row . We ate the dinner place and same meal previously night and I'm fine . I ate nothing at this place other than artichoke two calamari then at nuts in the car. Alot of the detail was written before he was sick when I was going to give it two or three stars but they did give me some money back because they realized I didn't eat my salmon and I didn't have to say anything so I was going to be a jerk and leave a bad review period. But after being up all night a having my getaway tainted . Only 2 getaway 13 years from our 3 boys and my husband gets sick yeah I'm read more

The ambiance here is really nice and it's only a few minutes away from the beach. I came for weekend brunch and both the crispy chicken sandwich and the breakfast burrito were both very delicious. I'd recommend this place if in the area especially for brunch! read more

Oak - breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We went to brunch at Oak to celebrate our anniversary. Everything was delightful. The service, the food, the atmosphere, the view, the ambiance... we absolutely fell in love with this place! Our server was so sweet and polite. The food and drinks were delicious! And every plate came out looking so beautiful- even the kids' plates! There's a kids menu that was perfect for my picky eaters. I also loved that there is parking in this building. It's always impossible to find parking in Laguna Beach, but the parking here was super easy! We can't wait to go back! read more

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Wanted to get a bite before attending the Pageant of the Masters and Oak was rated 4.5 stars so we gave it a try. The service was prompt and friendly. I had the shrimp tacos and Holly had the Chowder and heirloom tomato barrata salad. The tacos were flavorful and delicious. The salsas that accompanied the tacos were unique and delicious. The clam chowder was fresh and very flavorful. The salad was also creative and delicious with tomatoes and peaches. We really enjoyed our visit to Oak. We will be back! read more

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When you walk up the stairs, you'll find the entrance to Oak. We visited on a Sunday around noon and were greeted by a hostess who confirmed we were celebrating a birthday. Our party of 7 with a baby was seated indoors, but the open concept provided fresh air and a beautiful view of the ocean. The patio is small and only had tables that could accommodate up to 4 people. Our server was super sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. Our first round of drinks, which included some of their craft cocktails and beers, did not take long to arrive to the table. The cosmopolitan was a bit disappointing... it tasted like Hi-C juice and was overly sweet. The berry vodka cocktail was so much better! The calamari appetizer was soooo good: the coleslaw dressing had a unique flavor, and the calamari wasn't soggy. The meatballs were juicy and soft. I ordered the skillet as my main dish, and I was surprised that I couldn't finish it. It looks small, but the potatoes, eggs, and green sauce pack so much flavor. The short ribs were very tender and perfectly cooked. Everyone in our party was satisfied with what they ordered. The burgers are HUGE! Special thank you to the gentleman who fixed our wobbly table, cleared out empty plates, and gave my boyfriend's baby nephew some cool sunglasses! We appreciate you! read more

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Had a nice lunch on the patio with a view on a Saturday afternoon. We tried the Oak Oysters which were fresh, bright and I liked the unique apple flavor in the mignonette. We each tried the tacos. I had the Cajun shrimp and it had just enough heat. My husband had the short rib ones and the richness was balanced well with pickled onion. The tacos do not come with a side but they felt like the perfect amount of food to me for lunch. We had a nice glass of wine and enjoyed the second floor location away from the busy street. As far as service goes we had a great experience. The hostess was welcoming, the waiter was attentive without being bothersome and our waters were always refilled. The only challenge we experienced was finding parking so on a busy summer weekend I would suggest reserving some extra time for that. read more

FANCY PLACE. EXPENSIVE. GOOD DATE NIGHT PLACE. good music, good outdoor seating, excellent service and it just oozes class. good bathrooms too. read more

Oak - CHICKEN SAND - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This place is so good tastes like fresh ingredients are used. The staff was so nice not just the waiters. View is cute. Fresh n down the st from the beach. Will be going back read more

Oak - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Amazing service, fantastic cocktails & fabulous views from outside balcony. We love this place so much! Always a great time! Highly recommend! All the appetizers are great, especially fond of the wings, calamari & ahi tuna. The Laguna wedge salad is fantastic! And they make the best Mai Tai's! read more

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Ambience and food were fine but the service was a disappointment. My wife set up a surprise bday here with a couple close friends/family. The waiter didn't keep our waters full we were constantly flagging people down. He did not tell us his name. The waiter also did not tell us about any of the specials. So once we ordered a couple of us noticed there were other options we had to call back the waiter and change our orders. Once we got the food no one came to ask how we're doing once . I ordered the special which was advertised as surf and turf with steak and scallops. I was served steak and lobster and no one even noticed, no scallops. Next time we will ask for someone else to serve us. read more