If it's a restaurant:…read more * by the ocean * with a view * in Laguna Beach * with seafood on the menu * with table service ...then I LOVE it! I'm an ocean gal, and seriously it's all I need to make me happy.

The view is lovely. The service is friendly, and it's a dog friendly restaurant. Win win…read more My burger was delicious... how can you go wrong with that. The French dip was horrible. No flavor, no presentation. Absolutely not worth it. I wanted to complain, but my husband didn't have the energy. So he suffered through it. Total cost: Total was $89.40 including tip. A cliff burger cost $27.00 and the French Dip was $33.00. Soft drinks were $4.95. Note to self...Next time, share a meal, and share a dessert. Then it will be worth it.

Food was delicious! Our server was great and the service was quick. I personally loved the pasta…read moreand the burger. We also got the ahi tuna tacos and those were great. Also loved how the owner was right at the front when we got seated and said hello and also asked us how our food was when we were leaving. Great place we will have to come back and try next time we are in Laguna!

Amazing food, fantastic service, and the perfect ambiance. Every part of my experience at Oak was…read moreexceptional. The Oak Burger was hands down the best burger I've ever had. It was perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and worth coming back for on its own. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and made us feel genuinely appreciated from the moment we arrived. Even the little details stood out, like validating our parking, which made it even more convenient and enjoyable. Honestly, 5 stars doesn't feel like enough for this restaurant. Oak absolutely exceeded expectations, and I can't wait to come back.

The location is just a block from the beach with a view…read more The patio is spacious with lots of people bringing their dogs. The menu is diverse and I wanted vegan, so I got a delicious quinoa veggie bowl with portobello mushrooms and lots of fresh veggies. The server was friendly and kept the water full. It was a late lunch hour, so it wasn't crowded, but I enjoyed it that way. If you're in the area, it's a great option. I would definitely go again.

We have driven by Sapphire a million times but haven't tried it until today!…read more Super quaint, Laguna Beach along with the "greeter"! We were warmly welcomed and quick personal service from Marvin. We had a Bloody Mary and a glass of Chardonnay. We ordered Osters and they were great! Then we shared a salmon Benedict with a medley of vegetables - really good!

Took my mother-in-law here for her birthday and we all had such a great experience!…read more We got there around 4-4:15pm and had about a 20 minute wait, but we were able to find a high top table that we got to sit at and were able to order drinks from the bar, so that helped to pass our time. We got seated at our table at our table around 4:30p and had the most perfect view of the ocean! *we went on a Friday night and noticed the patio cleared out about 4:45-5pm and I didn't appear to have a lot of people waiting during that time. The main patio was covered with umbrellas, so once you are seated for dinner, there was plenty of umbrellas for shade and heaters for when it got a little cooler. For our food orders, and as recommended by our server, we went with their seafood options and ordered their Pacific Ceviche for an appetizer and for Entrees my husband got the Roasted Halibut and me and my mother-in-law both got the Scallop and Shrimp pasta. We all loved our dishes and were very satisfied with our choices. Their menu does have non-seafood options, but why not to try what they're most prominent for? They don't have a dessert menu, but they heard that we were celebrating mom's birthday so they brought us a little Toffee Cake to share and enjoy...and for a place that doesn't have dessert, the cake was pretty delicious. Such a cute place all around. My husband and I can't wait to go back! Parking - they have valet parking available right in front of the restaurant or theres street metered parking in the surrounding area.

On the deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean! What a beautiful view!!…read moreWe came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Upon arrival, you'll find that the valet completely disregards the flow of the street. They use the southbound lane as a parking lot, effectively turning a small two-way road into a one-way alley. The valet guys were also rude to people trying to drive through for no apparent reason. When sitting outside on the deck, there are 12 heaters available, but the hostess wouldn't turn them on. (I've eaten at many waterfront restaurants, and they all turn the heaters on--especially when the temperature drops from 80°F and sunny to 68°F after the sun goes down.) The website states no seating after 8 p.m., yet they were still seating people well after 8:15. The menu was also not what I was expecting. While waiting for dinner, the aroma of marijuana drifted across the dining area. (I know they can't control what happens outside their establishment.) the deck is roped off because apparently it's unsafe and could fall off at any moment in addition to the rotting floor. The food: The menu is underwhelming. I ordered the chicken with sun-dried tomato risotto and vegetables. The risotto was undercooked and flavorless, and the chicken was also lacking flavor. I sampled the New York steak with mashed potatoes--the steak was cooked well, but the potatoes were cold. We didn't even bother ordering dessert and went elsewhere instead.

I love this place! However, do not order the Wagyu Burger! So aggressively salted that I could not…read morefinish it. Im Asian and I have a huge tolerance for salt! Stick to the smash burger. Other than that this place is great!!!

Lots to say about this place!…read more From the moment we walked in every single person on staff was so friendly and ready to answer questions and recommend amazing food to us. Our server, Josiah, was especially helpful! The food was amazing. There was so much variety on the menu and everything we ordered was delicious. No matter what you're in the mood for, Finneys has you covered! Highly recommend.

Absolutely incredible! Top notch everything-…read more Service, atmosphere, food, drinks- every single thing we had (2 nights in a row) was amazing. For whatever it's worth, they were s super accommodating with modifications, which is greatly appreciated for those of us who are (sensitive foodies).

Had dinner recently at South of Nicks in Laguna Beach and once again the food was amazing! I had…read morethe two item combo Taco enchilada beans and rice and my friend had the filet tacos and the food was outstanding! We were greeted by Eduardo the manager and he really made us feel welcomed to his beautiful restaurant Job well done!

Food was so good, super busy, great casual date night spot. Be prepared to wait in a long line &…read morewait for a table. You seat yourself & they're limited on seating. Overall great experience!!! Definitely will be back soon.

Food is great here. best food I had in Laguna and didn't break my bank thankfully. Just want to…read morethank the servers and baristas for being so sweet! Everyone was super awesome and kind. Food came out really fast. Very clean and super aesthetic! I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher rating. Deserves all the love and hype! My friends and I had a great time here for visiting in the area. Can't wait to come back!

Came here on Mother's Day. This is always a tried and true. We got a little of everything and it…read moredid not disappoint. Would come back here again, no questions asked!

Decent New American/Breakfast/Brunch spot in Laguna Beach. I came here for a friend's birthday with…read morea big group on a Sunday and the experience was alright. Going down the list of dishes I tried here: -Miso Garlic Noodles: Solid and good flavor. Nothing special and overpriced for what they were. -Avocado Wontons: These were interesting. It was like a vegan poke only that it's watermelon. Not bad, but the 'wontons' weren't actual wontons. -Ahi Poke Stack: Solid poke and I enjoyed the creamy avocado. Also a bit overpriced considering the portion size. -Matcha Martini: Pretty disappointing. Couldn't really taste any matcha. Only tasted like a sweet and creamy cocktail. -Chilaquiles: Overall enjoyable. I liked the crispy chips. However, the servers forgot my eggs which was annoying, but they brought it out later with an additional egg. -Crispy Fried Calamari: Tasty and I liked the sauce. Calamari wasn't the greatest quality itself though. Service was pretty slow and the servers seemed to forget many details when taking orders which caused service delays wasn't optimal. The interior was decent and not dirty. For parking, there's a good amount located at and around the Pavilions parking lot. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back here again. It just seemed like a standard chain restaurant. It is located walking distance from the beach though.