We recently visited with a large group for a lovely meal at Broadway in Laguna. Our fixed menu has…read morelimited options, but everything was delicious and the service was attentive. It is a small and lively restaurant that was full. We started with a kale salad was large and flavorful with a fresh citrus dressing and delicate accents on the greens. The branzino (sea bass) was presented beautifully with a delicious truffle sauce. Deboned perfectly but with a crispy skin left on, it did not disappoint. The desserts were masterpieces in both flavor and appearance. The Oh Beehive was primarily a graham cracker base with a cheesecake-like lemon mousse covered with toasted meringue. The honey ice cream scoop on the side was divine. And the Brown Butter Rum Cake was moist and sweet. The coconut and ash ice cream paired well. A special meal that we'll remember fondly.

A friend highly recommended Broadway by Amar Santana, so we chose it to celebrate two birthdays,…read moreand it turned out to be a wonderful evening. The only minor hiccup happened at the beginning. I had called ahead requesting one of the window tables for our birthday celebration because I knew the restaurant has a long, narrow layout where many tables face the wall. Unfortunately, when we arrived there was some miscommunication about the reservation. After speaking with manager Michael, he was gracious enough to work with us and found a solution. I really appreciated that he listened instead of simply saying no. Once that was resolved, everything else was fantastic. Our server Sergio was excellent--professional, friendly, attentive, and paced the meal perfectly. The food was the highlight. We ordered several appetizers to share, including the Hamachi Sashimi, Beef Carpaccio, Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad, Spanish Octopus, and Halibut Ceviche. Every single one was beautifully plated and packed with flavor. None of the dishes missed. For our entrées, we had the Garganelli and the Cavatelli pastas, both outstanding with rich flavors. They were slightly salty, but exactly how I enjoy them. We also ordered the pork chop, which everyone else at the table absolutely loved. The restaurant surprised us with complimentary birthday ice cream, and we also ordered two desserts. The ice cream deserves special mention--it was unbelievably creamy and flavorful, honestly one of the best restaurant ice creams I've ever had. It vanished before I even managed to snap a photo. A couple of things to know before you go: * Parking is difficult, but that's simply Laguna Beach. * Corkage is on the expensive side: $40 for the first bottle and $50 for the second ($10 more for each additional bottle). Overall, Broadway impressed us with creative, beautifully executed food, warm hospitality, and attentive service. Thanks to Michael and Sergio for helping make our birthday celebration a memorable one. We look forward to returning.

Last week, I made a reservation for lunch at RAYA. When I arrived, I realized that only the brunch…read moremenu was available, while I was hoping to order from the à la carte menu. Their staff kindly allowed me to cancel my reservation without any penalty and even recommended two other restaurants on the same floor where I could order à la carte dishes. They handled the situation with great understanding and made me feel completely comfortable. I truly appreciated the excellent service and positive experience. When I'm in the mood to enjoy a larger meal and explore more of your menu, I will definitely come back and give your restaurant another try. Thank you for the hospitality! Sara

Food - Meh Service-ok…read moreAmbiance-loud I need 85 characters so meh meh meh and very overpriced

I've been coming to Larsen Laguna Beach for years, whether it's to bring visiting friends and…read morefamily to experience one of Laguna's most beautiful spots, celebrate a special occasion, or simply enjoy a girls' night out. Friday nights are especially fun with the live music and DJ creating such a great atmosphere. The ambiance is always amazing, the menu offers a great variety of delicious food (especially if you like seafood / sushi) and drinks, and if you can get a table outside, the ocean view is absolutely breathtaking. The best part is that no matter how many times I come here, watching the sunset over the beach never gets old. It's one of my favorite places in Laguna Beach, and I always look forward to coming back.

From the moment we arrived, this spot set the tone for a relaxing Saturday brunch. Valet was easy…read moreand conveniently located right next to the hotel entrance. As you make through the hotel, the ocean views are straight ahead and breathtaking. We were lucky enough to snag a corner table overlooking the beach, and honestly, the view alone was worth the visit. Between the crashing waves, ocean breeze, and beautiful scenery, it felt like a mini getaway. The brunch menu had plenty of options, along with a great selection of brunch cocktails. I ordered the grapefruit mimosa, which was refreshing, and my friend ordered a glass of wine. My friend ordered the poke nachos and I ordered the crab cake Benedict. What made it unique was that it skipped the traditional English muffin, allowing the crab cake to really be the star of the dish. The crab cake was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the poached eggs were spot on, and the hollandaise sauce tied everything together beautifully. This was an amazing eggs Benedict. The service was equally impressive. Our server was friendly, attentive, and didn't make us feel rushed. We were able to sit back, enjoy our food, catch up, and take in the ocean views at our own pace. Everyone we interacted with was warm, welcoming, and professional. Beautiful location, great food, excellent service, and unbeatable views. I would gladly return for another brunch and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal by the water.

予約していたが15分ほど待たされて 外の席に着く。…read more海が見晴らせる素晴らしい席で 静か。 ビールと軽食をオーダー。 ちょっと珍しいメニューもあり 美味しくいただきました。 サービスもよく、気持ちよく食事出来、また機会があれば是非来てみたいところでした。 Although we had a reservation, we were made to wait about 15 minutes before being seated outside. It was a wonderful seat with a great view of the sea, and very quiet. We ordered beer and some light snacks. They had some slightly unusual items on the menu, and we enjoyed our meal. The service was excellent, and we had a very pleasant dining experience. It's a place I would definitely like to visit again if I have the chance.

This is one of my favorite restaurant, and for so many reasons. The service is always top-notch,…read morethe food is delicious, and the atmosphere is unlike anywhere else. One of the things I love most is that you can choose the experience you're looking for. If you want a quiet, romantic dinner, it's perfect. If you prefer dining outside, the ocean views with Catalina Island in the background are absolutely spectacular. If you're in a more casual mood, you can sit at the bar after a round of golf, watch a game, and enjoy a great meal. This restaurant truly offers every kind of ambiance. We've celebrated so many special moments here-- Christmas dinner with partners, casual dinners with friends, watching FIFA World cup and golf, and evenings outside enjoying the sunset. My absolute favorite time to visit is Easter. The brunch is incredible! It's more than just a meal--it's an experience. The food displays and entertainment are completely over the top. Yes, it's extravagant and may not be for everyone, but to us, it's one of Orange County's true gems. The food is consistently outstanding. One time, everyone at our table ordered the Chilean sea bass--every single person. That's how good it is. If you haven't tried it yet, you'll understand why after your first bite. This restaurant has been part of so many of our celebrations over the years, and it's still one of our favorite places to dine. We always look forward to coming back.

K'ya is back in Laguna Beach -- and the food is just as good as I remember…read more I used to be a regular at K'ya Bistro years ago before the space changed concepts, so I was really excited to see it return to the same location. Walking back into the space brought back a lot of great memories. I was actually surprised it wasn't busier on a Thursday night just a week after their grand opening, because this place used to always be packed. The food was great across the board. We ordered a mix of happy hour items and entrées and everything was well done. Highlights: Happy Hour / Starters * Bacon-wrapped dates - Incredible. Perfectly crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese inside, and the sweetness of the date. Easily one of the best bites of the night. * Coconut shrimp - I'm not a seafood eater, but my friend devoured them and said they were excellent. * Hummus platter - Generous portion with cucumbers, carrots, plenty of pita, and a large serving of hummus. * Wine - Very generous pours for happy hour. Entrées * Steak tips - Cooked perfectly and well seasoned. * Sausage with polenta - Really flavorful and comforting. * Salmon bites - I didn't try these, but my friends loved them. There were four of us and we ordered quite a bit -- and still couldn't finish everything. Portions were generous and the pricing felt very reasonable, especially for being right on PCH in Laguna Beach. One note for the owners: I'd love to see this place succeed long term. The food and location are great, but I think a stronger marketing push could really help bring people back in -- things like inviting local food reviewers, boosting social media, and making sure the website clearly shows the current menu and happy hour specials. Overall it's a great space with solid food and good value for Laguna Beach. I'm really excited to have K'ya back and look forward to coming again.

We went to K'ya on a Thursday night. It was pretty empty so I was a little skeptical. The drinks…read morewere yummy and they had live music. She was pretty good! It's a really fun menu and all sharing plates. We ordered the hummus, deviled eggs, olives, bacon wrapped dates, beef, and meatballs and it was all really delicious. We need to keep our local eateries going! Try it, the food was great!

Oliver's Osteria is the best Italian food I have found in Orange County. If I close my eyes, I can…read morepretend I am in Italy. The food is simply phenomenal. One of the specials I ordered last year was a pesto risotto with burrata. It has been months and I still think about this dish - it was creamy and flavorful. While this is my favorite dish I have ordered at Oliver's it is still par for the course. There is no wrong answer when ordering from the menu. The service is always excellent. I have never had a bad experience. Moreover, the other patrons of the restaurant have been consistently wonderful. Food, service, and ambiance are all 10/10.

Came here for Valentine's day and left pretty underwhelmed, sadly. We were seated outside in a tent…read morein the parking lot which was a little disappointing. Ambiance plays a big role (in my opinion) to a restaurant and not getting to be seated inside or at least on a patio docked some points off for me. For a special occasion dinner, I don't want to be sitting in a parking lot tent. For the price point, I didn't really feel the restaurant quality (plating, service, ambiance) really reaches those expectations. I can tell their food is great, I think I wish I chose something different when ordering. I couldn't tell you exactly what we ordered since I think they launched a new menu just this week but I'll describe it the best I can. Espresso Martini -5/5 Great espresso martini! No notes. Burrata with pesto - 4/5 Light and refreshing appetizer. This wasn't my first choice for appetizer but my partner loves burrata so we got it. It would be really hard to mess this up so I have no notes. $20+ for one tomato was pretty shocking, though. Tagliolini with shrimp and mushrooms - 2/5 To be fair, I've never had tagliolini before so I don't have a reference point of how it should be and maybe it's just not my style. The pasta was thin and flat and very very soft. There was absolutely no bite to it whatsoever and felt like it might be over cooked (again, I'm not expert so maybe this is how it should be). Because of the texture and size it kind of was just one big soft clump on the plate. The shrimp and mushrooms were nice and I enjoyed the sauce but I really didn't like the pasta on this one. And I know plating have any affect of the food but this one seemed really sloppily thrown together and I was pretty sad when it was put on the table. Definitely wasn't pretty or exciting to look at. Pappardelle made w/ beets in quail ragu - 4/5 We really enjoyed this pasta! The pasta itself had a subtle sweetness to it from the beets which made it much more interesting than your typical pasta dough. It had a nice chew, which is what I was really missing in the other dish. The quail ragu was yummy, although we did find a bone but it was large enough to easily pick out and put to the side. Panna Cotta - 4.5/5 Thick and rich vanilla panna cotta with a tart berry compote. Very delicious!

Everyone at our table enjoyed the food. Inquire chef's specials, we had great ones. Service is…read morefaboulous and when our cocktails failed to arrive, I spoke with the floor manager and rest of the evening was spot on. Noise level allowed us to converse at our table.

I have wanted to try Marché Moderne since moving back to Orange County from San Francisco five…read moreyears ago, and after finally coming here for our fifth wedding anniversary, I genuinely regret waiting this long. I started with the Singe Germain, made with Monkey 47 Gin, St. Germain, crème de cassis, and lemon juice. This was easily one of the best cocktails I have ever had. It was so good that I ordered two more. My wife got the Rizière de Lychee, which seemed like their take on a lychee martini. The vanilla notes made it unique and really enjoyable, but we both agreed that the Singe Germain was the star cocktail of the night. One of our favorite appetizers at any restaurant is yellowtail crudo or hamachi, and Marché Moderne's version was incredible. The fish practically melted in our mouths, but the mango-yuzu-jalapeño sorbet on top was ridiculous. That sorbet could honestly be served as its own dish. Our only complaint was how quickly the whole thing disappeared. We also tried the grilled octopus petit plat. It leaned more Spanish than French to me, especially with the chorizo, and the potatoes and chorizo ended up being our favorite parts. We both tend to prefer cold appetizers over hot ones, so next time we will probably try the tataki instead, but the octopus was still very good. We ordered the bread as well. Despite all the reviews praising it, I thought it was good, but not necessarily life-changing. The real star was the butter with the big flakes of salt on top. For our mains, my wife ordered the Hokkaido scallops and I got the filet au poivre, essentially their steak frites. The steak frites was incredible. The sauce alone was enough reason to order the entire dish. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, and the tableside presentation made it feel even more special. They first placed down the fries and salad, then brought over the steak in the sauce, transferred it onto the plate, and poured the sauce over the top. They asked whether I wanted sauce over the fries too, which was obviously an immediate yes. The fries were good, although I thought they could have used a little more salt. The salad surprised me the most. I originally assumed it was just there to fill out the plate, but the vinaigrette was fantastic and made it something I actually wanted to keep eating. My wife loved the scallops, which was not surprising because she is a huge scallop fan. The dish itself was somewhat bare, though. It was essentially a few scallops with sauce, so if we had not also been sharing the steak frites and several appetizers, I do not think it would have been enough for her as an entrée by itself. Lastly, we ordered the crème brûlée, and this might have been the best dish of the entire night. It came with berries and a hazelnut cake underneath. Because we were celebrating our anniversary, they wrote "Happy 5 Year Anniversary" in chocolate ganache next to it, which paired ridiculously well with the crème brûlée. That little detail also perfectly summarizes the service. Our server answered every question I had about the menu, asked what we were celebrating, recommended the incredible Singe Germain, and made us feel completely at home. Another gentleman came by to talk with us, and we casually mentioned that it was our fifth anniversary. They did not just remember that it was an anniversary. They remembered that it was five years and included that specific detail on our dessert plate. That extra bit of thoughtfulness meant a lot to us. My only small disappointment was the seating. I had heard that one side of the restaurant has a large window where you can watch the chefs cook, but we were seated closer to the bar and could not see it. It did not hurt the meal, but next time I would love to request a table on the kitchen side. My wife and I have eaten at Michelin-starred restaurants from California to New York City, including everything from one to three stars, and Marché Moderne has the makings of something truly special. The food was excellent, but the service and hospitality took the entire experience to another level. Overall, this was about a 4.7 out of 5 for us. We will absolutely be back, and I cannot believe it took us five years to finally come here.

Came back to introduce some friends, and Noble Ace delivered once again. Stylish atmosphere,…read moreimpeccable service, and our warm, attentive server made the evening. We also loved that the chef stopped by our table--a thoughtful touch. We shared the grilled artichokes and caviar (chef's kiss), that onion dip ( iykyk), the Branzino was perfectly prepared, and the Stroganoff completely stole the show. The Pink Pony, Summer Solstice, and Trophy Wife were cocktail perfection. Five stars, no notes. Already dreaming about our next dinner at Noble Ace.

Had an incredible dinner at the Chef's Table at Noble Ace last night. What an experience! We shared…read moreour way through the menu, and honestly, I couldn't pick a favorite because every single dish was outstanding. The cheddar biscuits are absolutely to die for. The portobello mushroom bruschetta was one of those dishes where every bite was an explosion of flavor. The potstickers were another huge surprise--packed with incredible flavor and definitely a must-order. The wedge salad was a perfect classic, the pork chop was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the gluten-free fried chicken was unbelievably good (you'd never know it was gluten-free!). The cocktails were just as impressive. I loved the Pink Pony Club--it was fun, fresh, and surprisingly well balanced without being overly sweet. Their classic dirty martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives was spot on. We finished with the croissant cheesecake and an amazing after-dinner espresso cocktail with orange liqueur that was perfectly balanced and the ideal ending to the meal. From the beautiful space and lively atmosphere to the exceptional food and drinks, everything exceeded expectations. Huge compliments to the chef and the entire team for such a memorable evening. I can't wait to come back!