Was there last Sunday for brunch. DJ had just finished set up. Music was good. Was greeted by the hostess. Very prompt and polite. I asked about favorite items on the menu. She suggested the chorizo burrito. Server came by and made the same suggestion and the chicken and waffle. We also ordered the beach bum omelette. Overall, service and food was awesome. Thank you read more

Oak - Chicken and waffle - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Kendra is an amazing bartender. Truly a class act. Our favorite place in Laguna Beach.

Ate here last night because of the number of stars. VERY DISAPPOINTED and do NOT recommend. Food: Mediocre. We ordered Mac & cheese - no bread crumbs. Hamburger, ok. Fried chicken - no flavor. Tacos - ok. Drinks: ok not great. Ambiance at night on patio - no ambiance Service: Good - Javier We are in Laguna for one month so we are trying all the restaurants. Skip this place there are much better choices. read more

We started with the Kung Pao Broccoli and loved it. Broccoli roasted perfectly and the peppers and cashews added great flavor. The big surprise was how tasty the mint was in this dish. 2 of us shared the Grilled Shrimp Tacos, which my daughter said were the best she'd ever eaten and my wife gave it a top 3 ever rating. I had the BBQ Chicken which was very moist and the sweet corn was so good I ate every bit. Without a doubt will come back the next time we are in Laguna Beach. read more

I'm not changing my rating but also want to point out the manager reached out to me and noted he didn't take the review lightly. I said in my initial review the service was OUTSTANDING and that continues to right true. What a great job by the restaurant to reach out. We'll give it another try and update the review. read more

I made a reservation for a date night dinner for my husband and I with Open table and noted (date night)When we arrived the hostess sat us immediately in the middle of the room. I noticed it was quite noisy. We were welcomed by our busser with water who was friendly. Then the server appeared and asked "What we wanted to drink besides water." My husband and I started with 2 cocktails which by the way were perfect (Pear Pressure & Pineapple Vibes) The bartender made my drink perfect, then we put an appetizer ( Crispy Ahi Tuna Tacos,tasty) Now for Entrees, I ordered the Salmon and my husband ordered Chicken Parm Milanese style. The cook did an amazing job cooked to perfection. So overall was amazed by food & drinks , EXCEPT our experience with our server. She never introduced herself as our server or was unattentive. She lacks communication and friendliness. When I go out to have dinner and order cocktails which we got a second round I want to feel welcomed not burdened she was just an empty shell ( no personality) Even though I enjoyed the food and drink experience I will never forget the service from our server which was a negative one. read more

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The menu can't be beat, best in town. Came here twice during our vacation because no one else compared in a better meal. We'll return to the area just to come back here. read more

Oak - Seabass - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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This is now one of my go-to places to eat in Laguna Beach. I had a great dining experience here. The place is small and quick so I don't think it's good for large parties. Food was overall very good and savory. We ordered meatballs, tuna tartare, and calamari for appetizers. Everything was delicious and really flavorful. Seafood tasted fresh and clean. For entrees, I ordered filet mignon with mashed potatoes. It was cooked perfectly medium, the way I like it. The sauce on it had great flavors. Cocktail drinks were also very refreshing and tasty. Portions are good size and price is reasonable and worth the money. Service was great. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Food came out very quick. The main reason unfortunately is because they only allow 90 minutes to eat, so if you don't like having a time limit, this place might not be for you. We didn't order dessert because we were concerned we might surpass the time limit. Other than that, everything was just great and I'll be back for sure. read more

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Nice restaurant, awesome service, delicious dinner. And a bit expensive.I love the salmon and the tacos. read more

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Advertises a happy hour, but fails to mention it's for the bar area only. There's no postings on the menu or website about this. False advertising. Service is nothing impressive. Slow to get waters, slow to get drinks, food did come out at normal pace. The menu use to be very good. It had duck wings, and unique appetizers and entrees. Now it seems to be just your average menu. The food today is decent quality, but it's not the level it use to be. The best part is the view. I don't count it towards the star rating because everyone restaurant in the area has a view. read more

Came here for a birthday lunch on the patio, table with a Pacific view. Great beer, cocktail, wine list - and wines on tap from a barrel. Ahi tacos were good, slightly sweet poke inside, and Cuban-ish sandwich was outstanding. Fun birthday dessert with a flaming sparkler! read more

Oak - Birthday bread pudding and ice cream, with fresh berries, topped with a sparkler! - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Our experience at Oak was phenomenal. We came after dinner just looking to get dessert and a drink but ended up ordering the Oak oysters, and they were amazing. I wish we could have ordered more. We also had the dessert sampler which was also delicious, all the desserts were good. The pickle martini was great, and my boyfriend said they had the best Japanese whiskey he's ever had. Also, the service was top notch. Wish this place was closer to us! read more

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Oak is a great local restaurant for us. Food and service are always good but if you're looking for a quiet place, not a god choice. Most people seem to enjoy a lively, loud venue these days, so go for the peek ocean view, cocktails, food and fun. C read more

Food is always consistently great (I prefer their brunch to their dinner but that's just personal preference) we've been 4-5 times (only once for dinner) but the service gets better each time. Yesterday we went on my birthday for brunch and while It wasn't super busy, everyone was super friendly and acts as if they enjoy what they are doing which unfortunately is rare now a days. They had set out cute birthday napkins and fun prop glasses . It was just small touches but made it feel so special. Thank you for doing a great job! read more

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It was okay. But, room for improvement. Host wasn't super helpful. We arrived to an empty restaurant as a party of 5. We ask for the booth and the host advised it was only for a party of 6. I had to ask her to check with the manager for us to sit there, as the restaurant was empty basically. Bar tender was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. Food was okay. Good place for drinks and a snack... read more

My girlfriends and I had brunch there today. I would give it 5 stars. I truly enjoyed the ambience, food and drinks! The Lemonade and Meringue tasted like a key lime pie. And their chicken and waffles were perfect. Christian our server was super attentive. He was so patient with us taking our pictures and he gave good Recs for food and drinks. Tia one of the co owners was sweet as well. Would highly recommend the place. read more

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I've been here enough times now to say that they are consistently amazing with their food, service and drinks. Every time I come I am never disappointed. Friendly staff and amazing food and drinks. What more can you ask for? I love how they are always creating new drinks depending on the season. They are so unique and they put so much detail in the drink. It's exciting to always look forward to trying something new. This is definitely one of my go to spots in Laguna Beach. I always make my reservation on the open table app and have always been seated right away. They do get pretty busy on the weekends so I definitely would recommend that if you decide to come for dinner. read more

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I'm nor really sure if my hearing has recovered yet or not. Let's just say that Oak is loud. If you are in the restaurant, then you might have to yell it, if you are into stating the obvious. With one large room and lots of hard surfaces, it is a pleasant bright space overlooking PCH south of the main beach area. It seems (before the summer crush hits it) like a neighborhood hangout more than a destination, but I am sure that plenty of tourists will find the location and enjoy it. In fact, it would easy get 4 stars from me if I could only get the ringing out of my ears. My wife and I split the duck drumsticks (4 of them in an order), the sea bass and a side of Brussels sprouts. Everything was good, and frankly, Oak's version of the Brussels spouts are my favorite of this trendy veggie option (If only my mom were alive to see me order these things, but then again, the mushy mini cabbages she tried to get me to eat bear no resemblence to the slightly sweet, crispy version at Oak) now that Native Son in DTSA no longer does their version. The sea bass was ample, a much thicker cut than I am used to getting, and very tasty. The crispy outer crust gave way to a nice firm center, not at all overcooked or underdone. The duck drumsticks were also good, slightly sweet and slightly spicy, a good option to share. Wednesday is wine night, so they have a number of wines available at a decent discount, but still about double retail. We also had the mezcal margarita. Not the item on the menu that was called the mezcal margarita but was instead made with tequila, but rather the simple version of the margarita made with mezcal, pretty much my preference give any booze option. Anything you can make with vodka you can make better with tequila, and anything you can make with tequila, you can make better with mezcal. read more

You have to try their meatballs. When the restaurant boasts that they are the best in Laguna, they have every right to boast! My wife and our friends were very pleased with their adult beverages and the view is simply incredible! read more

Went here for lunch after going to the art festival in Laguna Beach. Service was exceptionally slow, it took about an hour from the time we were seated to when our food came out, and this was maybe 3pm so not in the dinner or lunch rush. In fact, the place was about half full and no wait for seating so I don't think they were slammed or anything. Food was decent if nothing special. Very limited beer selection. My wife had a cocktail, and the server who brought out the drinks (bartender, mixologist?) was exceptionally friendly and so very clearly proud of his work. Cool dude and honestly the highlight of our experience there. Otherwise, kinda high price for average food and a very long wait. I didn't hate it or anything, but I've no plans to return either. read more

Excellent. Will definitely be returning!!! *Javier* was our server and fantastic. We made our way thru the shareables menu... Must have the ceviche!!!!! Ribs, artichokes, clam chowder, tacos... all wonderful. read more

Best service I've had in Laguna! One of my favorite places in Laguna beach!! It's a must try place!!! Amazing drinks, food, and dessert. The steak tacos are to die for and the Mac and cheese is by far the best in the world!!! World class famous head chef!!!! read more

this place is our absolute favorite! we've been a couple times but came tonight to celebrate our anniversary! the staff went above and beyond to help us make it a special night. our server was amazing, the berry spritz NA bev was tasty and the calamari was the star or the show. if we lived closer we would come all the time! read more

Oak - celebratory dessert - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Everything about Oak was amazing! The staff were so wonderful and great! I had a reservation at 10:15 and we were escorted in immediately! We were given the option to eat inside or outside and obviously chose outside because of the view of the ocean! The waiting staff were amazing and funny! Their shrimp tacos are to die for!!! There's three, but three is enough, along with their various flavored mimosas! I had a great time there and will definitely go back! read more

This place is a must!! The calamari was so bombbbb. Must try!!! The chef brought a complimentary mouth watering watermelon burrata!! It was super delicious. Which was super sweet of him. Thank you Chris. My boyfriend and I also shared a chicken sandwich that was also very flavorful with the white meat. We also shared a donut and ice cream dessert and that was delightful the donuts were perfect, This dinner certainly satisfied my pregnancy cravings haha I'm from San Diego and I'll definitely be back here again!! read more

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Love the vibe with some rustic and modern elements. Service was very good even with a full set of tables with one server for 6 tables at 6 pm. Reservation was made on open table and we were seated immediately by a friendly hostess. The food was all beautifully prepared and presented with wonderful and unique flavors. We started with artichoke appetizer which was uniquely presented. Had the corn side dish with really unusual flavors. Also recommend the curry dish and the melt in your mouth seasoning for the filet mignon. The only reason for taking off one star is limited menu options, the clam chowder listed as gluten free included crackers that are not usually gluten free and having to request the bill a few times after we had communicated to the server immediately upon being seated that we had time constraints and needed the bill immediately after food is served. Asked a couple times more and then had to follow the server to the bar when she didn't come back for the card. To be fair she was the only server and still have to take off a star for having to ask repeatedly for the bill to be handled. We will definitely go back for another opportunity at a five star review. read more

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Sad really. It's a nice location but the hostess with the size 12 feet was extremely uppity. We had some issues (due to the hostess) about where we were "allowed" to sit. After we were hoping a manager would step in and remedy the situation, a woman approached with an even worse demeanor, Karina I believe it was. Completely spoke over my wife as she tried to politely explain our reservation, treated her like a child and then dismissed us before we even got to spend a moment asking for a solution. We were tossed into a back corner outside in the cold and just as we were debating to leave a man approached and introduced himself as the manager. He explained Karina was simply a bartender, which explained her unprofessional behavior and lack of courtesy. He seemed slightly uninterested but also helpful and did seat us at the table we were hoping for to begin with. Sad that it took so much effort in the end. After we ordered my wife was served the wrong drink which I can't help but think Karina was enjoying making happen and once the calamari came out it was like chewing on your shoe leather. The rest of the meal was enjoyable and the manager checked on us once or twice. Shortly after dinner the waiter knocked half a glass full of water into my wife's Birkin. (12k purse) we were all in disbelief. He apologized but clearly had no idea the seriousness of his clumsiness. My wife spent the next 15 minutes drying all of the other expensive purse contents and bag itself. Highly embarrassing. The saddest part of the night was when the manager whom already knew of all the previous issues and unpleasantries, gave us $40 off the $300 bill. 13% discount for all the unprofessional and damaging service we received. I can guarantee we won't be back. There's many delicious restaurants that really do have great service and food and care about the impression guests leave with. I'd much rather dine at an establishment that trained employees well and not need to suffer through my dinner to save $40. read more

犬の散歩の帰り道夕日が沈むまで軽くアペタイザーと カクテルを楽しめるお店... テラス席は潮風を感じながら犬も一緒に入れるdog friendlyなお店 雰囲気　味　サービス共5つ This place will take me to the perfect vacations life. Nice appetizers nice Cocktails beautiful ocean views And we can share this Mormont with too read more

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This place is a 10/10!! I will be coming back very soon. I'm so frustrated that I can't remember the name of the first drink I got because it was so good. It was one of the seasonal drinks I believe. The calamari was bomb. The sea bass was bomb. The Lagunarita cocktail was alright. I definitely prefer the first cocktail more. They had a DJ come and play some vibey music. The whole place was a vibe. Great service as well. read more

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Celebrated an anniversary tonight and our server, Dylan, made sure to make it perfect! The charcuterie board was perfection and our meals turned out great. I could tell that he had a lot going on but he handled everything with so much grace. At the end, he brought out an anniversary dessert as well. This place really hits the mark and we will definitely be back to try other items on the menu, possibly coming every anniversary! Happy cinco de mayo! read more

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Delicious food. Great looking space and incredible staff As a local I've have been to a lot of its restaurants. This is my go to place for a great evening. read more

For my anniversary, my wife and I decided to try a new restaurant. We chose Oak. The menu had something we both were very interested in trying. Upon arrival, we were greeted with friendly service. We were shown to the deck and given a great spot to watch the sunset. The service was amazing. It was a very busy Saturday night but they took the time to make us feel welcomed and appreciated. In particular, the manager came over and took the time to get to know us, found out it was our anniversary, and really thanked us for choosing Oak for our anniversary dinner. The food was terrific. The watermelon salad was definitely our favorite course of the evening. As we were getting ready to order dessert, our waitress brought us over a complimentary dessert with little donuts, berries and vanilla ice cream with caramel. I would highly suggest you make a reservation and try Oak. They will take great care of you and provide an amazing evening out. read more

Oak - Nana's Fried Chicken..delicious - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Hands down!!! oak, is on my to-go when I take my drive to Laguna Beach!!! You don't wanna skip dinning here if your a foodie . Check out the Chicken and waffles! The chicken is juicy and crispy, the waffles are fluffy with a light crust, with a maple syrup to make it perfect. Sweet Mother's Day brunch read more

Oak - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We had high hopes for Oak Laguna Beach. I guess we just had too high of hopes. The restaurant itself is located on the second floor with a roomy terrace where you can overlook the quaint streets of downtown Laguna. Inside, you'll find a dimly lit restaurant with comfy booths, dark wooden tables, and a brightly lit bar. The menu has a lot to offer without being to overwhelming, providing various appetizers, salads, entrees, and smaller bites if you're not up for a full meal. Our server for the night was Robert, who was more than friendly and accommodating, but he seemed to disappear for a lengthy amount of time and considering we were grabbing a late Sunday night dinner, we found it odd that he wasn't around often. For our starter, we ordered the roasted brussel sprouts, duck drums, and house fries to share. The brussel sprouts were by far the favorite with that delicious caramelized flavor and bitter undertones. The crispy, sweet bacon on top only made the dish more addicting. The duck drums were a little on the tough side, but the meat was flavored well. Unfortunately, the side of arugula salad was dressed with too much dressing. Finally, the house fries were typical, nothing special and completely forgettable. For entrees, the hubby chose "Nana's Fried Chicken" while I got the taco cart which was served with four signature tacos. The hubby enjoyed the fried chicken, noting the crispy skin and juicy, white meat. However, the mound of flavorless mashed potatoes and spinach was a huge let down. He practically left those untouched. As for my taco cart, I only liked half of them. The cajun shrimp taco and pork belly taco left the biggest lasting impression. The rib eye, unfortunately, was horribly bland and the grilled octopus was tough. For prices like this, we expected so much more from Oak Laguna Beach. The service was less than exemplary and the dishes themselves were mostly disappointments. What a let down. read more

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I hate leaving negative reviews but this restaurant was disappointing. The service was fine, especially considering a lot of places are short staffed, and all the employees were very nice so it's not a service issue. The food, however, leaves a lot to be desired. The oysters were the worst I've ever had: full of sand and had an extremely bitter taste, almost chemically. The Chilean sea bass was underwhelming, the fish was fresh, but for $40 I expected a lot better. The salad prices are outrageous as well, the Lagunian is nearly $30 for a chunk of iceberg lettuce (literally, it's a deconstructed salad). Overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant unless you like paying sky high prices for mediocre food. read more

Darwin is da bomb! He is the best server at oak! 10/10 recommend. The food was delicious and loved the presentation. Had a great view of the ocean too!! Highly recommend. read more

Came here with my friend for my birthday and we both had the best experience ever! We made a very last minute reservation and I'm so glad they had a spot open since the last spot fell through. The service was great and the food was even better. The stuffed mushroom was the best thing I ever had! After we finished our entrees, the dessert came and they sang happy birthday to me! The birthday dessert had an ice cream scoop with caramel, fruit, and tiny donut balls. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

We had a weekday lunch and the friendly owner/chef greeted us at the door. We sat outside and enjoyed the ambience of this place. We liked the calamari appetizer and the creamy tomato soup. The taco tray was good especially the shrimp taco. Next time, I'll order the shrimp tacos for myself. Service was attentive and super friendly. Surprised to see that they offer blankets for those patrons who might be a bit chilly sitting close to the patio. A very nice touch! read more

Probably the best brunch/ lunch restaurant in Laguna Beach! Amazing food, great selection, excellent service! Highly recommend sitting on the balcony to enjoy the Cajun shrimp tacos with a watermelon mojito. Literally can't get better than that on a beautiful afternoon! Alright we have to go through the other meals that we ordered. For a delicious and light starter, we recommend the albacore stacks. It's basically a tuna tartare with mango and avocado. Good for 2-3 people. Besides the shrimp tacos, we got the brisket tacos, fried chicken sandwich, burrata salad and French toast. Not one complaint! I can't remember the names of all the drinks we ordered but I know they were all tasty. The strawberry tequila was a big hit too. Anyways please go and enjoy yourself!! read more

Yumm !!! Definitely will be back... I loved the customer service the food was great... and the drinks even better!! The menu for the kids was good too!! Here's a glimpse of what we order... go and try it too!! read more

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