came here to celebrate me and my boyfriend's 5 year anniversary. the hosts were very friendly. our server was great i wish i remembered his name, but he was in his 20s and had wavy/curly black hair. (maybe hispanic?) well he made sure everything was okay and we got what we expected. the food runners made sure our waters were full as well. the manager was walking around making sure everyone was having an enjoyable time. overall great service! this place is great for fancy, romantic, upscale, classy, and elegant dining. my boyfriend hasn't been to many upscale restaurants that provide an experience, so i loved that he was able to experience it here. we both felt special on our special day. also, i love how close it is to the shore and you can hear and see all the waves crashing. one of my favorite parts! you can even go down the stairs of the restaurant and onto the beach, which i love because i wanted to have dinner and go the beach for our date and this was very convenient. our food was great. we were very unfamiliar with many ingredients being used. i ordered the halibut which i believe came with some sort of jam or jelly. the jam, fish, and roasted corn paired so well together. i love when there's multiple textures to my food, so i loved the softness of the fish, the thickness of the jam, and the tenderness of the corn. my boyfriend ordered lamb chops and i tried them. most of the time i cannot eat lamb or goat for personal reasons, but this one was great. it was not too aimy? not sure what the word it for when the lamb taste too much like animal instead of the meat. anyway, it enjoyable for the both of us. he loved the alaskan baked he wanted to order like 5 more lol. it's like his favorite dessert ever now. i loved the crème brûlée. very well done! you can tell the dessert chef perfected his crème brûlée technique. so yummy! 10/10 recommend! read more

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Beautiful location, and very accommodating. Food was good. If you sit in the bar, which I totally recommend because of the stunning view, order off the bar menu, the prices are less, and there are more options. read more

This is definitely a spot to go to during the day or before the sun sets for the gorgeous ocean view. This spot is located in the Surf and Sand resort. There is valet parking available unless you find street parking and is okay with a walk. As for the cocktails, they're on the smaller serving/pricier side but, tasty! The espresso martinis aren't as creamy and more coffee based. The cucumber elixir was another good cocktail option to try. It's more on the refreshing side. As of the main entrees, I was not wowed by anything. The short rib was average. A majority of your options are seafood, so beware of that before coming in for dinner. I would recommend this spot for drinks, views and small plates, but will not eat an entire dinner here. Despite the entrees the staff and service was great. read more

Splashes Restaurant - Nitro Espresso Martini Cucumber Elixir - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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My wife and I recently dined at the newly renovated Splashes Restaurant to celebrate her 30th birthday. We arrived for our 6:00pm reservation and were promptly seated on the lower level closest to the beach! Treated to ocean views at every angle. The wonderful team consisted of our server Pablo, busser Pepe, and Sean Reynolds, the Surf and Sand's incomparable beverage director! Once we were seated and the team was properly introduced we were welcomed with an Amuse Bouche of Ahi Tuna and a Passion Fruit mimosa. Pablo made sure he was available at every turn and guided us through the menu selections. For starters, we shared the tableside lobster bisque and "cheesecake." The lobster bisque, one of the best we've had, was poured over a lobster salad and full of flavor. The cheesecake was so unique and had a "crust" of what seemed to be chopped dates and walnuts. Perfect way to start our meal. For our mains, we ordered the scallops and duo of Lamb. Pablo shined again with a terrific wine pairing for the duo of Lamb. The Lamb was cooked perfectly and the turmeric crepe filled with lamb was surprisingly delicious. The scallops were like butter, and beautifully brined and sweet. Some of the best scallops we've had. To finish we had a wonderful Crème Brûlée (complementary for my wife's birthday) and Sean insisted we try the Basque cheesecake - and we're so glad we did. Absolutely incredible and cannot wait to come back to try again! The food and ambience were perfect and could only be matched by the staff's attention to detail at every turn! Highly recommend and will be back! read more

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I really wanted to love this place, but besides the view, it was overall disappointing. I made the reservation super early on noting that it's for a birthday occasion, but they wrote "congratulations" on the plate with the dessert treat? That was a bit odd.. the food: very disappointing and overpriced for the value. We found some sort of sand-like texture in one of the mushroom dishes so we asked them to take it away.. that was a bit concerning for a higher-end restaurant. the Brussels that paired with my fish was also burnt and tasted bitter Service was good, but took forever to get our bill, probably forgot about us? Not sure. Overall, the view is great, but probably will not come back again for anything else. read more

Lovely view... burger is good... DO NOT EAT THE OYSTERS. They are served with some horrendous mango chutney concoction

It's been years since I've eaten at the Splashes restaurant. We do frequent the bar area, and forgot that the restaurant has a totally different set of menu. I reserved a table to celebrate our friend's birthday. Everything we ordered was good and everyone was happy with what they got. We got the Hamachi tartare (doesn't come with chips... we asked and they gave us some). The celebrant got the Muscovy Duck Breast, which he enjoyed. I, and one of our friends, got the Seared King Salmon. It was soft, juicy and delicious! We both enjoyed it. One of our friends got the Whole Roasted Branzino, which she also enjoyed! The celebrant was given a complimentary creme brûlée with a candle for his bday. And almost everyone in the restaurant sang happy birthday with us! The creme brûlée was delish!! We also ordered the Apple Tarte Tatin which we also enjoyed! All the food was served so beautifully! Our server, Carson, took good care of us. The place is very nice but small. The view is amazing! Would love to come back again soon! read more

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The food was amazing, as well as the drinks! For specifics, we ordered the non alcoholic beverages, watermelon and cucumber. Which were both amazing, also tried the duck dish that came in medium rare, the meat was okay but the puree made it better! The octopus dish was amazing as well and the dessert was too! We were sat right next to the ocean view and I shall say it was pretty, definitely cozy and a beautiful ambience. The service was great but could've been better considering we waited about 15 ish minutes for our order to be taken. Other than that this place was great, I shall be dining again soon! read more

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Delicious food and service! Great job with the remodel! We had the hamachi that were outstanding too! Loved the scallops, halibut and green beans...great wine too! read more

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It's always a great pleasure visiting Splashes, and now the hotel is renovated, it's even more stunning. The menu continues to be amazing with high quality dishes. The Spanish octopus and peach/ burrata salad were phenomenal. We also had the bacon/fig flatbread, which was really good as well. I had a cocktail, the Blue Reef, which blew my mind. We sat in the bar area, which has the best views. The staff there is absolutely fantastic. read more

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A refreshing take on coastal cuisine. Trendy items with traditional flavors. The service is what makes it truly a treat. Try Splashes today. read more

Went here for our anniversary and it was so worth it. Have been wanting to go for months. Asked for a table with a view. Thanks to the manager for making that happen! Food was great too! Thank you! read more

Splashes Restaurant - Took a pic of the view. The couple I think was also celebrating their anniversary. - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Wow we're very upset with our experience today. We came for brunch and got seated close to 2:30pm. We ordered drinks , appetizer and main entree. While we were waiting for our main entree we saw 3 groups of people get seated after us and they all got their food out quickly, ate and finished eating before we even got our food! They had us waiting almost an HOUR for our entree while everyone who got there after us all got their food except us! Not sure if it was because we were the only Mexicans there but we found that extremely rude and don't recommend this place at all! Horrible service! read more

We came here last Sunday for brunch. I had made reservations for 6 of us and although my friends from LA were stuck in traffic, my husband and I got seated right away. That way we sipped on our cocktails while waiting for our friends. Our server, Nicholas was welcoming, pleasant, attentive and very helpful. We started with Negroni for me and my husband had Tamarindo. Later on my husband also had Cucumber Elixir. All the drinks were strong and delicious! My husband and I shared the fish and chips special. I substituted the thin chips for truffle fries. There was zero truffle flavor but as we were enjoying ourselves, I didn't mention it. Could have been a mixup in the kitchen. The other dish we shared was the octopus. It was perfectly prepared and spiced. It wasn't rubbery and easy to eat. The rest of us shared the artisan cheese plate and rum baba. They were good but something must have had soy product in it as I got an allergic reaction instantly. Thankfully I had my meds and took care of it instantly. My friends enjoyed their drinks and food, we had a great time and the service was awesome! read more

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Food is good. Service wasn't all that great. I think the food options were a bit limiting. Cost of food was a bit high for the what you get truthfully, however it was delicious. read more

The atmosphere was welcoming, the food and drinks were fresh and flavorful, and the staff provided attentive service throughout the visit.

Come here for the ambiance the view the food and drinks, and especially the staff. Ask for Alberto for a good time ;)

My dad and I came for breakfast. We split the tres leches French toast and Laguna burrito. Both were absolutely amazing-- all of the components in the dish worked really well to create a cohesive and tasty dish. Our server was very attentive and helpful. The food came out quickly and was nice and hot. It was such a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. We sat inside by the window and could see the crashing waves. Overall had a great breakfast and will 100% come back when we are looking for an ocean view restaurant. read more

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Such a beautiful view, the service was impeccable and the food and drinks were delicious, not too sweet and I believe they use local ingredients. read more

Splashes Restaurant - Out view - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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The view was gorgeous and perfect for taking pictures, but the food was gross and overpriced. The zero-proof watermelon drink was really good though besides that, not a great place to eat. read more

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Great restaurant with fantastic view. Very attentive & professional service. Upscale but I didn't feel out of place in shorts at lunch.

Best dinner reservation I have ever gone to. Jhoana was our server and made sure we were well taken care of. I would 100% recommend to bring your significant other here for a special day. The scenery was beautiful and it was really calm and had a fancy vibe to it. read more

Splashes Restaurant - Dinner Garden Fettucine Filet Mignon - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Firstly, valet parking is easily accessible and the view here is beautiful! I love going out on Valentine's Day but my husband always says food and service isn't great anywhere on holidays, and even he was thouroughly surprised by how good this Valentine's Day dinner was! Thank you George for great service, and for the delicious food, all coming out at their right temperatures. My favorite was the oyster trio, and seabass as a main dish. My husband loved the lobster soup and wagyu steak. Good blue cheese olives are a must for me in a martini and they delivered. While the snapper crudo was just ok, the scallop and pork belly were, we both agreed, our favorite dish. read more

My friend and I came for lunch on Friday (4/11) and the service was amazing! Marco was so kinda to us and was constantly asking us if we needed anything. He even asked if we wanted a seat closer to the view which was so beautiful! The food and presentation were beautiful, everything tasted great! I got the Meyer lemon fettuccine and my friend got the mahi mahi tacos. As for drinks I got the Sandia shores and my friend got the tamarindo. Definitely recommend this place. They do have valet parking which was $10. I'd recommend doing that since it can be hard to find street parking! read more

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Alberto is one of a kind!!! This has great food and vibes! Went out looking for snacks/food all day and this IS the spot to be

Such a lovely dining experience - great food, wonderful friendly service and amazing views! Can't wait to got back.

incredible experience, friendly staff, lots of memories and beautiful location. Had the rack of lamb and it was amazing. Big thanks to our server Alfredo that made the experience memorable, will be backs soon. read more

Stopped by for some drinks, was accommodated immediately and sat at the bar. Service is great, people are friendly. Expect to spend some money here, straight up. Drinks at $14-20/each for cocktails, and beers will run you $8-12. You're at a waterfront restaurant in Laguna Beach, what did you expect, they have to pay rent too. Anyways, I've frequented this place for the food (good, not amazing) and the drinks, but you come here for the view and the sound of the ocean beneath you as you enjoy your meal/drinks. read more

Splashes Restaurant - Tamarindo - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Great for the views, food was decent, drinks were a pass. Came for lunch on a Friday. The main room has a nice view of the ocean and u can actually open the doors out tho it was a bit windy. Ordered the mahi mahi tacos, the Cavatelli, and the special which was the mahi burger with fries. I enjoyed the special the most. Flavorful sauce in the hamburger with slaw and veggies which i loved. Fries were good as well. The mahi mahi tacos i liked second best. Not that seasoned but goes will with the toppings. I didn't really like my pasta that much but glad to have a vegan item on the menu and still enjoyed a few bites. We ordered the crispy octopus as appetizer and it was too salty i would pass on this. We got sparkly cocktails and they weren't the best to taste but nice for pics! The desserts were a cherry on top. Loved the Apple tartine and the creme brulee! Would recommend to check out esp for the view. read more

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Lovely food, polite hosts and wait staff. Incredible views!! Wish the service was a little faster, but is what it is on a Sat brunch! The food was so good, highly recommend the cheese board, salmon, prawns, grass fed burger amd chicken sandwich. Valet parking makes this a nice spot to visit, as Laguna parking is hard. read more

this place is great for special events if youre in the area~ food is very well seasoned and has a good variety of options, but quite expensive compared to other places. service is great, very kind and well versed on their menu. view is obviously great, i would recommend making a reservation just in case if you prefer a better view/seating. they also do a complimentary special event/birthday crème brûlée which is very nice! overall a great experience, but 4/5 stars just because the price is a little steep compared to other similar options read more

Splashes Restaurant - lamb - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Kim, our server, was fantastic!! The food was delicious. I had the Splashes breakfast. The fingerling potatoes are scrumptious, and so are the chocolate croissants! The coffee's really tasty, too ! The view of the ocean is unbeatable - highly recommend!! read more

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Love the place. More than I expected. The lady Joana who served us very lovely always smile to customers and kindness. The restaurant here has a heart warming and romantic place. If you are planning on a small party or thinking of a date night , this place is definitely a must. The food is amazingly balance in flavor. Everything is pleased me over the drink which is bland but it's okay because I'd forgot about it in such nice place like this. I will definitely come back here in the summer or maybe on a wonderful morning to have new experiment and enjoy myself. read more

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I used to go to this restaurant all the time. I have family that comes and stays at the resort there as well. After the remodel, I've been a few times and the food to be perfectly honest is just terrible. The portions, lobster bisque with one bite of lobster. Crab risotto with one bit of crab. Swordfish was overcooked, fishy and dry. It is so sad because it is by far the most beautiful restaurant on the water for miles. I hope they can make changes somehow, because Im over here practically grieving over this. :( The staff was amazing, however when we told them about the swordfish being fishy and dry they didnt offer a replacement. read more

Not that this place needs more reviews. Spectacular views and service was excellent. I sat at the bar, had a few drinks then had lobster bisque and a salad!! All great especially at sundown. Very pricey! Enjoy read more

Came here for dinner Friday night and was not disappointed! The view was incredible from our table and our server Jhoana was wonderful. She was so welcoming and took great care of us. Our food was delicious and since we came for my birthday I even got a little creme brûlée to celebrate! Highly recommend! read more

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Even though the food was amazing, I would have to say that the view is even better. Our server team of Jorge and Rigo were very friendly, helpful and professional. Would highly recommend, even if you're not staying at the hotel. read more

My first time here and it was wonderful. We sat just outside the dining room on the patio. The heater provided warmth and the glass barrier gave us a great view of both the ocean and Catalina Island. I was impressed by the service and attention our servers gave us. They were quick to provide drinks and food and checked on us regularly. The meal was beautifully presented (we shared the meal but it was served at the table whole for the best visual impact). We both enjoyed the food and the quiet atmosphere. * Splashes Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Stilton Blue Dressing was Amazing! * Whole Mediterranean Branzino with Ricotta Gnocchi is a very mild fish, and the delicious gnocchi was full of flavor. Yum! * Chocolate Crème Brûlée was on point read more

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Went for a work luncheon and got a table right near the windows. They recently remodeled and looks amazing. What views! The menu isn't large but has many tasty options. There are vegetarian dishes, fish, chicken and beef. It is expensive but worth a visit. Staff is friendly and gives great service. Mahi tacos were very good as well as the salmon. Be aware the valet charges $10 to park. read more

Went for lunch with my wife. Atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. We both ordered the fish tacos which were delicious. For dessert we shared an apple torte which was also amazing. Service was excellent. read more

Splashes Restaurant - Mahi tacos - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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