With Sunday reservations made the morning of our planned brunch, 7 of us arrived ready to be seated on the outside patio on a beautiful sunny beach day. We were told prior reservations had filled all of the outdoor seating, and we would have to eat inside. We agreed, but by the time our lattes arrived, we were escorted onto the deck. We appreciated the manager's effort to accommodate us as several in the party were visiting from New England and delighted with the warmth and ocean view. The meals were generous portions, and the staff attentive, however, I felt the menu could be expanded to offer a wider selection. read more

I really enjoyed the outdoor experience for dinner here. There are fire heaters outside with plenty of seating. It does get a bit chilly even with the fire heaters but it's a nice romantic but casual place to enjoy dinner. My bf and I ordered two entrees and an appetizer to share. I can't remember the dish names but it was a pasta dish and a cutlet. The appetizer was Brussels sprouts with pork belly on top ($22). It's a bit pricey for the dinner but it's normal out here. Truly great flavors and delicious. Server was good. He was busy talking to others and because of that it took a while for us to get our check. It's okay though cause the quality time with my bf was nice. Overall good experience and a nice night out. read more

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I'm going to reupload this as my review was deleted. That in itself says a lot about this place. It was an honest and fair review. Tldr do not recommend this place...especially if you are a minority perhaps. read more

Sapphire - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Absolutely a must in Laguna Beach! Beautiful outdoor patio with ocean views. Service is impeccable. Delicious cocktails & the food is outstanding! read more

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Ok, I'm claiming Sapphire as the best happy hour in Laguna Beach! The food is so great, good service and nice environment. Did I mention the happy hour specials?! All the food is massive and ~$8-10. Dinner portions are huge and shareable. read more

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Lovely cafe by the ocean. Outdoor seating is great. Chill vibes. Right by the highway; a nice place to rest.

It was ok the food kinda gave me a tummy ache but the presentation was nice. Super nice server but he took a little while to check on us etc. the Mac and cheese with bacon was hands down amazing but the chicken sandwich was a little tummy upster read more

Sapphire - Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Great service and a beautiful place to eat, was in love with the inside of the restaurant. Food was good but not great felt like it was somewhat lacking something however I definitely would try again! It does get very busy here I would recommend making reservations. read more

Sapphire - Gorgeous ambiance - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Went for Sunday brunch. Most people choose the patio, but we had a nice ocean view from inside as well. We had their traditional breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast) and the egg/veggie scramble with fresh fruit, and both were excellent. The egg scramble was larger than it appears in pictures - probably 3 or 4 extra large eggs - topped with artichoke hearts, spinach, and red peppers. The fruit was generous and beautiful. Coffee all around was strong and flavorful. We were on a specific time schedule to get one of our group home for a surprise party, and our friendly server cooperated with my quiet word to him by timing things out perfectly. Prices are very reasonable for Laguna, and the decor is contemporary eclectic, with fascinating blown glass, seashell-shaped pendant lights. There's validated parking in a building behind, off of Brook Street, but you can't turn onto Brook from Coast (at east not left) - you have to go up a block, then around. The restaurant shares the space with a potter shop, chocolatier, and coffee/pastry shop for a pleasant little visit. We would definitely go back for any meal. read more

This restaurant is a bit of a staple in this community... I have to say going for a restaurant week last night was so much fun ! Little birthday celebration with delicious food, fantastic service . Greg Patton , came over to check on us to make sure everything was perfect, it was... We got just the right table with just the right amount of heaters to sit outside on a gorgeous night . Our waiter, Jason , took such amazing care of us throughout the entire night. It was a birthday celebration so of course he made it extra special with some sorbet, which we all devoured. It was so fresh and so delicious with all the fresh berries on top. And not to mention the Chilean Seabass that we had for dinner. extremely generous piece of fish , as well as the salads. This restaurant is good to celebrate birthdays, loved ones, friendships , meetings, date night you name it. Dog friendly and there is parking in the back m. we got lucky and parked right out front read more

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Ambiance is amazing and views of the beach! We sat down for a glass of wine and an app! This app was delicious and honestly could suffice as a meal! I would have easily given this place. 5 star but the service was not the best! The server seemed to have cared less if she was serving us or not which was unfortunate read more

Sapphire - House Made Duck and Pork Meatballs - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This is a really good restaurant in Laguna Beach. Highly recommend getting a table outside the patio right before sunset. On a nice day you could see the beach with a nice breeze. Great Ambiance! We ate here recently with another couple and we all enjoyed ourselves. I loved that they pride themselves with local grown vegetables as well. We started off with the oysters and the waitress gave us options on what kind of fresh oysters they had for the day. It was fresh and oysters never fail as your first appetizers. I mean, only if you like oysters! A lot of great items for the main course.. I'm definitely coming back...Let's talk about what I ordered. The halibut is a must. I loved it so much and was delicious. They grilled it perfectly with a slight crisp. The vegetables they put together was on a perfect mix of yams, lettuce, and some other assortments of herbs. I normally don't order halibut but it caught my eye and I knew it was going to be a good choice. Let's just say I was pleasantly surprised. My fiancé ordered the grilled salmon. She said it was one of the best cooked salmon's she had in a while. The consistency was cooked perfectly she mentioned. Not dry at all very moist. I normally don't like cooked salmon but when I had a bite, I wanted another one lol. The waitress who helped us out was very nice and we enjoyed her service. She made sure our drinks were filled and kept checking in. Too bad I couldn't remember her name.. She served us on 09/22 around 7-8pm. She was awesome. We'll be back! read more

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Love this place! Service is excellent! Parking can be validated! We had the sapphire salad, Prime Short Rib Bolognese, and Hand-Cut Herb Fries. All were delish! We had to order a second order of fries. For drinks we ordered the mariposa and a drink that was like a margarita with an orange peel in the middle. I can't remember what it's called. Both were delish! We will definitely be back! read more

So glad we found this gem Sapphire! We stopped in by chance for dinner with our 2 littles. We were blown away by the exceptional service from our server Carlos, he was very attentive and knew exactly what we needed. He was patient with us and our children, he made sure our night was perfect. Everything we ordered from our cocktails, entrees and desserts. The staff is very friendly and genuine. This will be our new go to place when visiting Laguna Beach. read more

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We went to sapphire in Laguna Beach for brunch and sat on the patio. This is a great people watching location. The patio was busy but the service was phenomenal. We shared an order of waffles and they were amazing! We didn't put any syrup on them because the Meyer lemon crème fresh with berries was plenty sweet. I ordered the Ling Cod fish tacos and my partner ordered the Wagu burger and fries. Both were delicious and cooked to perfection. The burger does come a bit rare if ordered medium rare so you may want to keep that in mind when asked how you would like your burger cooked. The fish tacos came with generous portions of battered and fried cod. read more

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Just happened upon this restaurant -Sapphire- while walking through Laguna Beach. The outdoor patio was very busy and lured us in. Unfortunately, there was a bit of a wait for outdoor seating so we took a table inside for more immediate service. Beautiful and unique atmosphere! Pretty coastal vibes with white wooden ceiling and walls, a touch of greenery and vines, unique shell-like lamps...feels homey, like you're inside a friends beach house. Large bar area with windows to its backside, makes the bottles glitter and colorful while filling the room with lots of natural light....the only thing that threw me off was the large glass candle votives on the tables -- the candles inside were melted almost completely down on nearly every table, with wax splattered on its sides (see pictures). It just looks messy and non aesthetic. I love a good candle at night but they should be removed in the morning once they melt down or replaced with something else (perhaps with lavender, like their logo?) Just my opinion! Menu was well laid out apart from not having their coffee options available to look over--but our server was kind enough to suggest a few options. I decided to try the iced crème brûlée latte and it tasted good, not overly sweet which I was pleased with. My husband ordered the espresso martini. I tried it and it was so smooth! Definitely recommend. For food items, we tried the soup of the day: red potato bisque, (excellent), the rosemary focaccia bread (just ok..too much smoky flavor for me), Mac n cheese skillet (very tasty!! but wish we added the truffles) and the seasonal sorbet with berries -- I believe it was cabernet flavored (beautiful presentation, came with two large scoops). Overall -- A really refreshing stop on our trip. Wonderful service too! Everyone was very friendly! Will have to return and enjoy the patio outside next time we're in town. read more

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Good food Good service Great location (Beach) Great wine selection My boy Elias put me on to this spot. read more

Sapphire in Laguna Beach is an absolute must-visit for anyone who appreciates exceptional dining. My wife and I consider it our go-to spot, and every visit reaffirms why. I got the short ribs, which was one of the entre options for their menu for OC Restaurant week. The short rubs were spot on--tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. If you have room for dessert, the crème brûlée is to die for, with a nice caramelized top that gives way to the most luscious, velvety custard. Beyond the incredible food, the ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for a romantic evening or dinner with friends. The service is always top-notch, with attentive staff who make every visit feel special. Sapphire is a true gem in Laguna Beach, and we can't recommend it enough! read more

Sapphire - Creme Brulee - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Having dinner with colleagues in Laguna Beach after a great meeting at the office. There was 15 of us and we had a great table on the patio. We started with drinks. I ordered the Chef's cocktail which was earl grey infused vodka with coconut milk shaken with a sprig of lavender in a martini glass. See photo. For appetizers we ordered du k stuffed meatballs, herb truffle fries, Brussel sprouts and bread. For dinner l, I ordered the 45 day aged ribeye- med. rare with mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. The steak was tasty with the sides but the portion of potatoes was not equivalent to the number of bites in the steak. For the size of the steak and the $, I would have expected more portion of the sides. The steak, even for a ribeye, seemed a bit fatty. I honest had enough to eat so the fatty portions saved me from my own appetite and made enough room for unexpected dessert. Our dinners took a while to come out so the restaurant provided us free dessert- crème brûlée and fancy ice cream and cookies. Good place in a great location. Cheers! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner with my and my brothers family. I reserved for 9 of us and we were seated right away. Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and service. We chose outdoor seating and it was perfect. Gorgeous weather and great ambiance. Our waiter was friendly, patient and attentive. We did have 4 kids dining with us. We shared two orders of Mac and cheese and it was delicious. We all loved it. My brother's halibut was amazing served with grilled lettuce and veggies. Most of us got the wagu burger and we all loved it. The crispy sandwich was ok and the fries too salty and mushy, none of us finished it. Overall a great place to have dinner specially if you have a large party. We had an amazing time here at the Sapphire. read more

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So server was so rude. Like unecessarily so. We asked if they had GF options. He said "umm no". We said oh Google says you do. He says "let me see it!" Laughing my ass off. What a jack ass. We showed he said "well yeah but we don't." We would not have come here. We had to modify the heck out of our food. If you are Gluten Free or Dairy free this is NOT THE PLACE for you. Food was average at best. Prices the same as most places. read more

A great spot in Laguna Beach with great views, an excellent menu, attentive service, and delicious food. Took my daughter here for her birthday lunch, and overall, it was a great experience. The roasted tomato soup sounded amazing based on the server's description, but the flavor didn't quite live up to it. However, the truffle fries, gem salad, truffle mac & cheese, and crème brûlée were all outstanding! Would definitely return for those. read more

Sapphire - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Just went for lunch with friends and this is a great place! Lovely ambiance, we sat outside, the drinks were fabulous and the food was even better! Our server Danelle was so attentive, everything we asked for was delivered promptly and with a smile. An excellent choice!! read more

Had a wonderful time with a beautiful girl, the vibe and atmosphere was dope. Perfect night out in Laguna beach and some delicious food. Definitely looking forward to coming back, hopefully for some lunch on a nice warm day. read more

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Classic Laguna Beach here. Delicious food , friendly service, and great views. If you want quintessential Laguna beach PCH vibes, come here. Quick service, as our server was sweet, attentive with every course perfectly timed and no wait. The bone in ribeye was the highlight, large in size and perfectly cooked with a delicious red wine sauce. The Salmon was also delicious paired with quinoa and veggies. The baked macaroni and cheese was great while the pork ragu was underwhelming. The drinks mediocre but the service and the ambiance was magical. We will definitely come back. read more

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Food was alright, nothing too crazy or too special. The meatballs were probably the best part about our meal, along with the bread funnily enough. Our waittress did not pay attention to us much, and when she did come by, she seemed to rush us through our orders and food. Our drinks took over 15 minutes to come to our table, while we saw other tables get their drinks faster by other servers read more

It's a cute spot in Laguna - I loved sitting outside! I was surprised that the duck meatballs was on the starters part of the menu because it was a full on pasta entree! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful. I loved all the different mushrooms in it and the sauce was savory deliciousness. We also got the cauliflower, brussel sprouts & pork belly. This was realllyyy good especially the cauliflower. I didn't love the pork belly, the flavor was lacking and the texture was sort of dry and chewy. Their drinks are really tasty here! And our server was constantly checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed. read more

Sapphire - Duck Meatballs - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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While the beach view is somewhat obstructed due to the restaurant's location across the street, the dishes were all delicious. However, the service during this visit could have been more attentive. read more

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The food quality was incredible, the service was wow, and the atmosphere was wonderful!

We went here for lunch for a friends birthday and was pleasantly surprised. The weather was nice out, there was a partial ocean view and the service was great. Between us 3, We ordered the Nutella waffles,, pork belly Benedict and BLT. Everything was a hit for each person. I had the pork belly Benedict that came with the potatoes which had broccoli and cauliflower with pearl onions. I have never had breakfast potatoes this way so was a bit skeptical. The veggies were delicious! I actually wanted the other veggies more than the potatoes! The pork belly was slightly tougher than anticipated but still had good flavor. I almost forgot!! The focaccia bread with whipped honey butter. Sooo good! With the food, local shops surrounding and the view, this place doesn't disappoint. read more

Great spot for brunch/lunch! Ocean views, large patio, friendly service, fresh Californian fare. Plenty of paid street and garage parking nearby. read more

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This is a sister restaurant to Ironwood and Blooms - they are my absolute favorite so today I decided to give sapphire a try. Came with two of my best friends and had an early dinner to watch the sun set from the patio. The view was stunning! The staff looked after us so well and made sure everything was perfect. We tried the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer as well as the focaccia bread - so delicious. My friends had sandwiches and I enjoyed the gem salad - they were all so flavorful. We finished off b sharing a brownie with salted caramel ice cream. The whole meal was a hit and I went home and told my son that it should be his next place to take his girlfriend! I'm looking forward to experiencing the other restaurants in this group - so far, none have let me down. Highly recommend visit! read more

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If you are not a local from Laguna Beach - don't come here - you will be ignored. Came here today for a birthday celebration. Service was horrible: Christian ignored us, a local couple came in 20 minutes after us and they got their food in 5 min. We waited 40 minutes, then the chef got the order wrong. Food: The Brussels Sprouts were flavored nicely but did not have any crispy bacon. The bacon had 1 slice of chewy undercooked with balsamic. 3/4 of the sprouts were raw $22 was not worth it Halibut was okay, the plate was cold and vegetables were cold. Chicken schnitzel was thin way way overcooked; could have been frozen chicken nuggets. Wine pours were small Atmosphere was depressing. All-in-all there are so many great restaurants in Laguna, this is not one of them. read more

Sapphire - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Sapphire has got a great location in Laguna Beach. They are located on PCH, directly across from the beach and have dedicated parking in the garage located conveniently behind the restaurant (validation required). We've eaten here many times and the food is always excellent and the staff is friendly. Tonight it seemed like they were a little short staffed so our server was trying his best to accommodate all his guests. But I give an A+ to Pedro and the Manager who seem to be working with a very difficult customer/table. Even with that noise in the background Pedro was still all smiles and doing his best to provide excellent service. Thank you Pedro for also making a great wine recommendation to accompany my dinner. If you haven't tried this spot, I highly recommend! They've got a really cute outdoor patio that faces the PCH with really nice heaters so that you can dine outside all year round. read more

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We went there on a Monday for lunch. The service was great and everyone was attentive and nice. We got lucky and found a parking spot right in from of the restaurant which is unheard of in Laguna beach. The food options and the menu were not what I expected since it was salad and sandwiches. So we started with Mock-tails and tried all three but our favorite was over and out. Next we started with the quinoa salad which I have to say was the best I've ever had and once we were done with that we had no space for main dish which were sandwiches. We ordered cream brûlée and blackberry sorbet for desert and they were both great but the sorbet was my favorite. As for the ambiance it is a very nice and casual. The only reason I gave them a 4 is because of their limited food option. read more

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The food & service were great. The Caesar salad is a little "odd," as the dressing is not white & creamy. It was more of a vinaigrette. The ribeye steak was HUGE. No one at our table could finish it. All 3 were flavorful & very tender. Cooked to perfection! Accompanied with Brussel sprouts, mushrooms & mashed potatoes, they were all very tasty. Finished off with a dessert of cookies & gelato, bread pudding and cappuccinos. The service was good. A few neighboring tables were loud and obnoxious, yelling out at people they knew as they walked in . Management never said anything to them about quieting down. : ( read more

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What a great place! We had gone to an art installation up the street and were looking for some lunch. We happened upon this place and were not disappointed! A gentleman (may have been a manager or owner) helped us find our way inside and we were sat right away on the patio. (Dog friendly fyi! Saw some puppers) They have some super fun mimosa flavors! So refreshing! Food was fantastic. My friend cleaned his plate-he had the pork belly Benedict. I opted for the BLT which was on a toasted multi grain bread and was just delicious. The same gentleman who helped us inside checked on us a couple times (even gave us an extra splash of champagne). Made for a lovely lunch indeed! Will def be back! read more

Great restaurant with an ocean view in Laguna! We came for sunset on a Sunday in November and it was wonderful. Waitstaff was attentive and had great recommendations. The oysters were incredibly fresh and the drinks were delicious! I recommend. read more

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Most try the Brussels spouts and Mac and cheese. Phenomenal. Staff were really attentive and kind. We had a couple of littles with us but they don't have a kids menu. They quickly put together some chicken nuggets and mini burgers. Impressive! read more

Where to begin! From Greg and Sal who provide the friendliest warm welcome on arrival, to all the members of the staff, I've never felt so at home at a restuarant. The atmosphere (especially at sunset) is incredible and the food and cocktails are out of this world. Since moving to the SoCal area in 2024, this has quickly risen to a favorite (almost weekly) spot and they keep leveling up with the monthly specials. Thank you for bringing such a chill vibe with some of the best food and drinks in the region. We have brought so many guests since moving here and they are never disappointed! See you all soon. read more

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