AWESOME INTERIOR AWESOME SERVICE BY Martine and phenomenal mediterranean food-- We went first time for lunch and ordered the mezze combination appetizer-- Very High quality grape leave, incredible serving of cheese hummus eggplant and Tabouli salad with high quality olive oil .. AND warm freshly made Pillowy-Soft Pita Bread!! We also ordered a pizza-- perfect crust perfect cheeses!! My new favorite Laguna restaurant!! read more

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We really enjoyed our dinner at Pinafini. The food, drinks, service and vibe were great. Favorite dishes: Curry shrimp, Mediterranean mezze, red curry risotto Least favorite dishes: branzino (overcooked), lamb chops (underseasoned), cappellini (picture looked better than it tasted) The restaurant was buzzing and had great energy. I'd love to come back and try some of the kabob dishes. read more

Pinafini - Mediterranean Mezze, tzatziki and curry shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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I've been to Pinafini 4x now and they have never disappointed as far as the quality and taste of the food, wines, impressive service and view of the ocean!! Yesterday Edwin served my best friend and me and was on top of everything!! He was friendly, professional, checked in on us but also gave us space to chit chat. My battery was low on my phone so he plugged it at the bar with my request and permission. I've never had a bad meal here. Everything is flavorful and delicious. The pita bread is freshly made. This is my favorite restaurant in Laguna Beach! read more

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Five stars for takeout and they are so nice when you call and ask questions! They are very patient! The food is great and most of it is gluten-free and super healthy so I vote them one of the best restaurants in Laguna Beach Pierre is so SWEET and offered to drive over some utensils since the uber eats delivery person had already left with my order. read more

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Very cool and hip spot with awesome ocean views. Service is fast and friendly. Unfortunately our meals were mediocre. The beef koobideh was crunchy and dry. The rib eye steak was sinewy and tough. Although the branzino was fresh and flaky, and the pita bread and fresh hummus was delicious. I've had much better Mediterranean cuisine, but Pinafini is a nice date place and local scene. read more

Pinafini - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Excellent service, dog friendly, food was perfectly flavorful and the price competitive to other high end restaurants in the area. Two thumbs up read more

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Their salad was exceptional! The interior was modern and cozy, perfect for date night

The restaurant is a little smaller (but expected since it's in Laguna so close to the beach). However, it's also nice and modern in there, perfect for an intimate date night. We got a seat by the window during the sunset time and the view was stunning. Everyone was friendly and our server was great and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. We got the Mediterranean mezze, taboule, and Moroccan lamb shank. For drinks, I got the lime mirage cocktail. The Mediterranean mezze was nice because of the variety of items that were on the plate. The pits served with it was fresh out the oven and just so warm and tasty with the platter. We also got some taboule, and wow it was absolutely delicious. I could not put it down. The flavors were mixed so well with each other and every bite was fantastic. The Moroccan lamb was delicious as well and the couscous were nice and smooth. I'm not big on raisins but that didn't have an impact on the entree. Overall, we enjoyed Pinafini! We want to come with a group next time to enjoy this family style but recommend coming even if it's by yourself! read more

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From start to finish, we had an amazing meal Saturday night. Thank you shout out to Robert for taking such great care of us How could you beat a beautiful fresh breeze and super fresh ingredients? We enjoyed the grilled octopus salad with a side of lightly fried smelts . The octopus was prepared perfectly. This restaurant fills up very fast thank goodness we had a lovely reservation and table in the front . The menu offers something for everyone you can have a delicious Mediterranean styled pizza flatbread there's pastas, gorgeous salads. We enjoyed the fresh fish pastas are made fresh. We also enjoyed the Lebanese ice cream cake, and the rosewater gelato. There is significant street parking and also a lot in the back . We highly recommend you make a reservation. It is well worth it. We can't wait to come back read more

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This is a great Mediterranean spot with plenty of options for vegetarians and carnivores. We ordered the mezze plate, fries, and the chicken soup, all of which were really good. Since it was my friend's birthday, they brought out a sorbet, which was a nice touch, though I do wish they had a few more dessert options on the menu. Our waiter was very helpful, and the inside of the restaurant was modern and pretty. Overall, I would highly recommend it. read more

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The ambiance was wonderful and the patio by the street was great people watching. The biggest and most pleasant surprise was the grilled calamari app which is actually fantastic salad with very well balanced flavors. The service was very friendly but just a bit slow. Everything was delicious. I do recommend. read more

Pinafini - Grilled calamari salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Pinafini (I think it used to be a Mexican restaurant previously) in Laguna was the perfect backdrop for an intimate birthday celebration on a Sunday night: just me, the bestie and her mom -- people who have become family. I was running late and they were already seated and enjoying the evening with the sampler platter, a delightful introduction to a variety of flavors that catered to everyone. The tabbouleh was a highlight, bursting with tangy goodness that elevated our spirits and sparked joyful conversation. We opt to dine family style and be able to try more dishes. Sharing is caring and best way to enjoy a meal. The branzino was the star--a beautifully cooked fish that evoked cherished memories of a loved one we miss dearly. Each flaky bite wrapped us in warm nostalgia as we laughed at memories of Christmas in Vegas. We also indulged in a pizza that was saucy and rich, the ultimate comfort food that added warmth to our gathering. The Laguna Breeze cocktail was as refreshing as it sounds, perfectly complementing our festive mood. As laughter and love filled the air, it was clear that Pinafini not only served delicious food but also created an atmosphere rich with connection. They offer a few options for the Bday desert, I opted for the baklava and was the only drawback to the evening as it was very dry but lets look at the brightside. It was beautifully plated and made for a good picture. My heart was full as we left, grateful for the memories made--and the people that made them. read more

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Came here on a date a couple months ago. We got there 10 minutes early from our reservation time and they tell us to wait for a bit. Totally fine, we got there early. However, we ended up waiting for our table for up to 30 minutes AFTER our reservation time. Finally, we get seated by the hostess, who wasn't very inviting. Then we order a drink, which took about 20 minutes to get to our table. Then we ordered food, which, as you can guess, also took forever to get to our table. However... if it weren't for the food, I would've given this place maybe 1 or 2 stars. The second I tried the Fillet Mignon Brochette Kebab, all of my annoyance from waiting disappeared. Genuinely, I have never switched up on a place that fast in my life. The kebab also came with rice pilaf, veggies, tzatziki and pita, which were all also cooked to perfection. Overall, service was 2/10 but the food made it worth it. Probably wouldn't come here again due to everything feeling very disorganized, but I will say that was some of the best Mediterranean food I've had in OC. read more

With a lot of excitement we made a reservation to celebrate our 45th anniversary at this restauran that we have been waiting for so long to try!! Unfortunately, our experience was not that great! Our server was so unfriendly and not welcoming at all! With a lot of enthusiasm I told her it is our 45th anniversary and she looked at me like So???? Ugh Then we ordered Kebe and tabuleh for appetizers and when I asked for some pita bread she said that will be extra! I said ok don't bother!! Then for dinner I ordered Koobideh thinking with the Iranian owner it should be delicious! it was not a real Koobideh at all! It was some kind of little pan Kabab with two spoons of Uncle Ben's type of rice shaped in a little square! Awful!! My husband had seafood risotto with couple of shrimps and few tiny mussels! VERY small portion with no dinner bread or butter! Drinks were ok! Not much of an ambiance ! When we asked for desert menu she said we don't have a desert menu and she named couple of things as she was taking the plates away! So we decided not to have desert in this place with this waitress & service! We will not be back to this place! it ruined our 45th Anniversary celebration! What saved the night was we went next door to this restaurant and had a huge Gelato! The girl there was so sweet to acknowledge our anniversary! It made us happy ! read more

Great food! Great service! Beautiful Mediterranean feel with ocean views!! Totally recommend the Mediterranean salad and pizza! read more

Fresh and delicious Mediterranean cuisine with an incredible view. Everything we ordered was excellent. This has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in Laguna Beach. The ambiance and flavors truly remind me of Europe. Great service. read more

We recommend this place, unreservedly. Lara was a wonderful server, who took wonderful care of us. We sat in the patio, and it was heated nicely. We recommend the Mezze plate to start with--oh how wonderful everything was. Entrees were the Pinafini Salad, Margherita Pizza, Artichoke Pizza and the ground beef kebab (can't remember its proper name). Everything took us to Food Nirvana. Go! Enjoy! We will be back! read more

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Best meal we had in three days in Laguna Beach. The menu seems like it might be any average Mediterranean place but this restaurant goes above and beyond. The filet mignon beef kebabs were tender, very tasty, and a huge portion. They came with FRESHLY MADE pita still puffy from the oven, plus little dishes of excellent hummus and tzatziki. The place has a chic vibe. It's located right on the main drag, easy to walk to. Our only quibble was that the server neglected to mention the lamb chop special, which we definitely would've ordered if we'd known it existed. read more

Wow, we were really blown away by all of the delicious dishes that we tried. It's a beautiful atmosphere and when the summer season starts, the patio will be amazing. You have a full ocean view. Very crowded on a Friday night so make a reservation. Fun bar atmosphere too! Our server Jess was very knowledgeable about each of the dishes we wanted to try! highly recommend the octopus salad. read more

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Stopped in on Saturday (11/8) for brunch with my sisters. First time at Pinafini Restaurant & Bar. We had a great experience with the food, drinks, and friendly service. My sisters and I specifically chose this restaurant because we LOVE Mediterranean food, and we LOVE exploring new dining experiences. Pinafini did not disappoint! The only think I am disaapointed about is I wish I would have taken more pics of the food! But, we were so wrapped up in great conversation and enjoying the ambiance that I forgot to take more pics! If you are a foodie & love Mediterranean, please check this place out! Pierre, the owner's son & key-partner in the success of Pinafini, mentioned they have immediate plans to incorporate DJ house music on Saturdays, and Sunday lunch will be chill jazzy music. All of this sounds great and looking forward to visiting again! Parking in Laguna Beach can be a hassle, so I do recommend you UBER there so you don't have to work about parking. But, if you have to drive, then your options are metered street parking if you can find a spot, or paid parking lots & garages near by. read more

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Service 10 Owner greeted and sit us. Server buster runner all very attentive. Food 10delicious waaaay better than average Mediterranean restaurant. Vibe 10 back patio is great for a date night and front for meetings or family dinner. Pricing very reasonable! P.s Armenian Greek Syrian and Lebanese people would love the food, reminds back home! Definitely coming back with a bigger party next time! read more

Pinafini - Salmon and Moroccan Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Was recommended this restaurant last night by our concierge at our hotel. Was pleasantly surprised there was no wait for the two of us at 8:30pm on a Saturday night. This was a random trip to Laguna from San Diego (and my friend from Los Angeles) so we didn't make reservations. We were happy/surprised they were able to accommodate us immediately. Atmosphere was nice. Staff was very casual. I'm only giving 4 stars because service was nothing out of the ordinary. Not memorable. I ordered the grilled octopus and my friend ordered the Greek salad. My salad was a little overdressed and salty. My friend said hers was good. They both came out promptly. Priced seemed a little high but I haven't eaten in Laguna for a while. California is just so expensive now when eating out. read more

Pinafini - Grilled calamari - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Stumbled upon this restaurant last night while a random outing in Laguna Beach. We didn't make reservations at that time, so we were pleasantly surprised when they had availability for a party of 4. Ambiance is beautiful- modern and airy! Felt like we were on vacation. Service was weird- she was kind but never around. We waited a very long time for simple things like an extra plate (had to ask multiple staff members) and to add onto our order and even took so long to get our check. Food was wonderful- we got the calamari salad (great fresh flavors), halloumi (over cooked - I'd skip), curry shrimp (amazing, vibrant flavor), margarita pizza (I'd skip also, nothing exciting honestly), koobeh and taziki (excellent). The mocktail - Lychee flavored was also wonderful, refreshing and balanced. Stunning spot- Wish it lots of success! read more

Wow, where to begin. I reserved the back event space in Pinafini to host my wedding party and it did not disappoint. The chicken and dips were incredible and kept people coming back to the table. The most surprising items however, were the pizzas. They were AMAZING! From a hosting perspective, I can't say enough about the staff especially Peyton, Homero, and Pierre. The coordination offered was white glove service. They even created a signature cocktail for us that ended up being a smash hit of the party. Each worker associated with our party was sure to greet our guests and made them feel right at home. The event area was sensational as well. We fit around 50 people between standing and sitting and were able to contract and deploy the retractable roof to keep our guests shielded from sun, while also having the sky as a beautiful part of our big day. Thank you so much Pinafini for making our day the most special! We can't wait to come back for our month-aversaries and anniversaries to come! read more

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Absolutely love this place!!! Been waiting to try it out for quite some time. From the moment we got there we were greeted by everyone. The food was amazing and a wonderful choice of wine. The home baked focaccia bread is a must. Wife opted for the Kubi de kebab. I tried the ribeye steak and it did not disappoint. We had a wonderful seat overlooking the ocean. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Ambiance, service, and food were all great. Had been wanting to try this place out since it opened but hadn't had a chance. Went last night with friends, it was excellent. Already thinking of going back. We ordered a few appetizers and even the pickiest of the group was impressed. We had a few drinks, I tried the Un Fig-edible. Sort of disappointed because I love figs and it just didn't have enough of that flavor in it, but it didn't matter as the food was what we were there for. The Malbec our server suggested was delicious. Our server Laura was incredible. She handled our table with a smile. One star off because the TV's were on a news channel, I don't think many people go to a nice restaurant to watch any sort of news. Maybe try a screensaver that's neutral or take the TV's out completely. 5 stars for our server. read more

Pinafini - Espresso martini, Old fashion. - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This was an unexpected experience to say the least! Needless to say I'll not be revisiting Nicks (no offense been there a million times) but the Neigbor is the real deal. Same amazing views and decedent opulence but the menu is SO inspired and authentic. The most delicate and tender calamari grilled not fried! The Lamb shank - God Save Me. Please stop here and thank me later. read more

Amazing food. Service was a 10/10. Ambience was amazing and the steak was absolutely impeccable. The bartender made me amazing drinks all night. I had too much of a good time here definitely coming here again. Recommended to all my friends and family. read more

It Was Our First Time Eating At Pinafini~ A Family Owned Mediterranian Style Restaurant In Laguna Beach. We Went With Some Friends Who Made The Reservations And Had Dined At Pinafini Before. We Were Greeted By Pierre, One Of The Owners. He Sat Us Immediately And Gave Us A Great Booth By The Bar With A View Of The Ocean. Our Waiter Was Daniel, He Was Very Friendly, As We Asked Him What Recommendations He Had For Us, As It Was Our First Time Eating There. We Ordered Cocktails And Appetizers That Daniel Suggested. We Had The Grape Leaves, The Calamari, And The Grilled Octopus, All Were Great But I Think The Grilled Octopus Was One Of The Yummiest Things I Have Ever Eaten!! We Also Ordered The Chicken Kebob, And The Koobedieh...WOW!! They Also Were AMAZING!!! All Are Highly Recommended By The Armenian Food Critics!! (Ha-Ha) Thank You Daniel For Your Great Recommendations!! We Will Definitely Be Coming Back !! I Hope To See You In A Black Shirt Next Time We Come In!! Marlene K read more

Husband brought me here for a Saturday night date night after we realize The Cliff restaurant had extremely loud live music. We've passed by this place so many times and never realized we've never tried so decided to give it a shot and it was an ell worth it! They were quick to seat us and is dog friendly. Ordered their mezze plater and grilled octopus to start. Portions were very generous and absolutely delish! Especially the baba ghanoush, which had this great smoky flavor to it. The grilled octopus was grilled to perfection. It was not chewy, and it was full of flavor. We then ordered the lamb shank. Generous portion that we could easily split between the two of us. The server was wonderful and super kind. And we love the ambience of the restaurant and the decor. Everything was priced well within reason for being in the heart of Laguna Beach. This will become a regular for our date night! read more

I've been here on a few occasions and the place doesn't disappoint! The Mezze appetizer with a glass of red, is absolute heaven! Steak Kabobs, pita bread, feta, boom!! Just great food!!! read more

Food was spot on with flavor very tasty , service was great and the ambience was fresh and clean Mediterranean vibe.. staff was friendly read more

Pinafini - Beef koobideh my husband had the Bolognese and was so good - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Hands down one of the best dinner experiences I have had. We came for a birthday dinner and from the second we entered the service was exceptional. Our waiter, Robert, catered to our every need and gave excellent recommendations on top of his impeccable service. On top of an already great experience the food was perfect. Every single dish we ordered, we loved. I highly recommend the risotto, it was probably one of the single greatest dishes I've ever had. Overall, 10/10 experience and highly recommend coming here. read more

Pinafini - Risotto, Chicken Kabob, Bolognese - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

My wife and I joined a family dinner and we all really enjoyed our meal. We started off with hummus and babaghanoush starters with pita bread. The hummus and babaghanoush were terrific. Alot of places don't get hummus right in my opinion: not creamy enough with a robust flavor. Pinafini got it right. For our mains, I ordered The Cappellini (angel hair pasta with sauteed shrimp, diced tomatoes, scallion, chili flakes and basil). It was very good and spicy --- which I really like. My wife got the spaghetti bolognese (ground beef with tomato sauce served with rigatoni pasta and parmesan). It had a rich, deep flavor. For dessert, we had a big slice of Lebanese cake --- a cold, creamy cake covered in pistachios. Our server was wonderful --- she was very friendly, helpful, warm and made us feel welcomed. The restaurant has a stylish decor that fits the delicious food it serves. I'll visit again! read more

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Ambiance, service, food, vibes- 10/10. I went on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. I got seated at a table with a lovely ocean view. I ordered the Greek salad with chicken and my only complaint is it was a bit small and had way too many olives. I had a glass of Sancerre to drink and that was great. I'll definitely be back. read more

Beautiful place! Delicious food and ambience. The calamari were absolutely delicious! George at the bar was awesome. Excellent service! So happy this place opened. It will be a success I love the Menu, many dishes to share. I recommend offering local beers - Thousandsteps beer is highly appreciated in Laguna and my husband always orders it ;) read more

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Everything was phenomenal, and it was such a beautiful and classy restaurant. We had them me a plate and everything was a 10 out of 10, the octopus salad was so refreshing and delicious. Everything was so yummy and I have to go back soon. read more

My mom comes in here a few times a week to get me food to go. This place has the absolute BEST hummus I've ever had and that is why my mom gets it three times a week. That is how amazing it is. Plus the people on the phone when placing our order to go are always kind, courteous, professional, and if there is a problem, they will fix it. The managers are so nice and if there ever is a problem, they're understanding they treat you with respect and they always keep their word that they will fix the problem and they do. The quality of food is amazing and just the people who work there are so lovely and wonderful. I highly recommend this place if you want great food, a beautiful atmosphere and such wonderful, professional, kind hard-working employees to help make your dining experience elevated to the next level. If there were more stars to be given I would. I promise you will not be disappointed only a very happy, satisfied customer with a smile. read more

I have water here twice as of this review. Food is really good and the location is great if you want to see people walking up and down PCH. I enjoy their Mediterranean offerings. They are not usually too crowded so if you don't want to wait for an opening at some of the other restaurants there, this is a good option to grab something to eat and have a couple drinks! read more

Staff was very polite and helpful! We ordered based off our waiter's suggestions and everything from the drinks to dessert was amazing! Very atheistic restaurant! Will be going again! read more