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!

I was pretty excited to try Ahba, all the social media hype convinced me this was one of the best…read moredinner spots in Laguna Beach. In a way they were right, the restaurant itself was booming and the ambience is chic. Staff was nice and service was quick but at the end of the day the food is the only thing that truly matters and it was just mid. Rigatoni & cheese- Bland and flavorless, could benefit from salt and pepper. Sucks because this dish was the driving force for my visit. I didn't even finish it, and I never leave food ),: 2/5 Burger- Cheese felt low quality, reminiscent of a Mac Donald's cheese burger. Fries were the best part of the meal, which is honestly just sad. 3/5 Fries are 5/5. Can't recall the drink I ordered but it was pretty good! 5/5

My daughter took me to Studio Mediterranean at Montage Laguna Beach to celebrate my birthday on…read moreSunday night, and we had an amazing time there. She made the reservation one week in advance. We arrived at 5:00 PM, the restaurant's opening time, and were seated after only a 4-minute wait. The restaurant's interior is exactly the style I love, elegant white décor, high ceilings with stylish lanterns, and beautiful windows and doors offering a gorgeous ocean view. They have both indoor and outdoor seating areas, as well as a beautiful bar. The moment you sit down, you immediately feel relaxed and ready to enjoy the experience. The food quality was outstanding! The Seafood Platter ($160/small) was absolutely amazing. It included six oysters, chilled prawns, Hokkaido scallop crudo, kampachi crudo, Maine lobster tail, and king crab. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and delicious. The Charred Octopus ($36) with saganaki sauce, spinach, and parsley cream was a very unique and flavorful dish. The Tableside Horiatiki Salad ($53) was refreshing and beautifully prepared. The Branzino ($62/lb) was absolutely delicious! Since the restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, I knew I had to try the Branzino, and it did not disappoint. It reminded me of the amazing Branzino I enjoyed during my trip to Greece. The Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops ($84) were surprisingly tender and flavorful. The Lemon Roasted Potatoes ($18) were great. For dessert, we tried the Baklava Ice Cream Sundae ($21), which was a very yummy and the Citrus Textures ($19), which was beautifully presented and delicious. For drinks, I ordered the Ares ($30) made with Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila, blood orange liqueur, hibiscus, citrus, and cherry wood smoke. It was a unique cocktail and a great addition to the meal. I have to say, there were no disappointing dishes and everything we ordered was excellent! The service was also outstanding. Our server Julia was friendly, professional, and very attentive. She gave us great recommendations and even surprised me with a complimentary birthday dessert. Her wonderful service truly made our dining experience even more memorable. Overall, I had a fantastic birthday celebration at Studio Mediterranean Montage Laguna Beach. With incredible food, excellent service, and a breathtaking ocean view, it is a perfect place for a special occasion. The price is on the higher end, but the quality and experience are worth it. I highly recommend it for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration. I will definitely come back and recommend it to my friends!

WARNING... if you book a reservation for a special celebration for this restaurant, please have a…read morebackup plan as they cancelled my reservation and probably many others just one week before our reservation even though I booked it months in advance. I was hoping to leave a 5 star review because the view, food and service from our server Julia were all amazing and memorable. But I was disappointed in the management of this fine dining restaurant establishment... I booked a reservation for a party of 8 to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary. I made the reservation a few months ago. But ONE WEEK BEFORE our reservation I got a missed call and voicemail from the restaurant stating that they cancelled our reservation because of a last minute buyout. I was shocked when I got this voicemail because the dinner was only one week away. So I called them back and asked to move my reservation to the next day. I asked what management was going to do for this last minute change and inconvenience and they told me that management said they would "provide enhancements throughout the evening to make up for this". So we showed up to dinner today and I reminded the front desk what had happened and they had no notes about what happened to us. So I asked them to remind the manager what they told me about providing enhancements throughout our dinner. After a memorable meal and amazing service by Julia, we were so full so we were planning on passing on dessert and asked for the check. We got the check and nothing was compensated for by management. So I asked if we can speak to the manager. The manager came and seemed to have no idea about what had happened to us and was not apologetic at all and didn't seem to really care at all about our last minute cancelled reservation. He said he would check to see what happened and came back and said that they were going to give us free dessert... but we were already done with the our meal and had the check in hand. I said we were full and were planning on passing on dessert and asked what they can do for us. And the only thing he offered was free dessert. We asked if they normally offered free desserts for guests celebrating an anniversary and he said he didn't know that we were celebrating an anniversary, but that they would bring an anniversary dessert out along with other free desserts. So we ended up sticking around and eating tons of free desserts even though we told them we were full and were done. At a fine dining establishment, I would have expected more sympathy and attention from the manager from the start, not at the end of our meal after I had to ask to speak to him. Since the restaurant cancelled our reservation a week before our meal, it would have been nice for the manager to come and acknowledge what had happened once we arrived and provide some "enhancements" throughout our dinner as they promised. Instead, he completely lacked sympathy, didn't acknowledge what happened, was not apologetic, didn't even know what had happened to us, didn't even know we were celebrating my parents anniversary, didn't stop by once on his own before I asked to speak to him, didn't compensate anything from our meal after we said we were done and already had our check in hand, but instead brought out desserts that we didn't really want because we were full and were getting ready to leave. Julia is the saving grace of this restaurant and our meal. We still enjoyed our meal and had an amazing time celebrating my parent's anniversary. We didn't let the apathetic management ruin this special day and meal. Below is the voicemail they left us one week before our reservation date. "Good afternoon, Mr. Choi. I'm calling from montage, you're gonna beach dining reservations. This is in regards to your studio Mediterranean reservation for a party of, um, I'm sorry, uh, 5 PM for a party of 8 on Saturday, September 12. At this time, the restaurant does actually have a buyout, so we do have to relocate all reservations for that day. I'm happy to see if there's anything available at the loft restaurant for you for that same evening, or I'm happy to change the reservation to Sunday, September 13th. Um, at 615 PM. If you can please give us a call on 949-715-6420 once again 949-715-6420. This reservation will be canceled again due to the buyout, but happy to relocate you at the loft or studio Mediterranean, but on Sunday. Thank you so much. We look forward to welcoming you and hearing back from you. Goodbye."

We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Harvest, and what truly set the experience apart was the…read moreamazing service from Crews. We brought our toddler son with us, and Crews was incredibly accommodating and friendly. He even brought him a stuffed animal, which was such a thoughtful touch! Despite how busy he was, Crews was hustling the entire time, taking great care of all his tables while still continuously checking in on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Now on to the food. We had the kampachi, risotto, and yellowtail, and everything was absolutely delicious. 10/10 recommend Harvest, especially if you're celebrating a special occasion. Thank you, Crews and the Harvest team, for making our anniversary dinner so memorable!

Super nice ambiance and right by a golf course. They also have complimentary valet which was nice…read more We happened to go on a day when there was a wedding so we caught a couple glimpse of that which was really cool. They also had free blankets upon request since we got a bit cold. Overall I would say service was a tiny bit slow but they were pretty busy on a Friday night Smoked baba ganoush: 2/5 this was just ok none of us really loved it Hot honey glazed carrots: 1.5/5 the carrots seemed like they were just boiled and had honey drizzled on top. Maybe my bad for misinterpreting the menu but I was expecting a honey glaze on roasted carrots which is definitely not what we got Grilled bone-in pork chop: 5/5 this was super good and made up for the appetizers. I was getting a little impatient by the time this came out so I'm glad this didn't disappoint My cousin got the crispy fried jidori half chicken which she didn't like because she was expecting a grilled chicken but I thought the chicken was really good. Def a bit heavy of a meal overall though and there were way more hush puppies than I would ever want to eat in one sitting

The Deck is one of those places we have to come to every time we're in Laguna, which is usually at…read moreleast once a year :) And once again, it did not disappoint! Grilled Cheese - Seriously a MUST order. My picture doesn't even come close to doing it justice. So so good! Shrimp & Chorizo Tacos - We've loved these for years! They took them off the menu for a while and we're so glad they're back because they're sooo good. Burger - 10/10. Juicy, cooked perfectly, and really flavorful lots of fresh ingredients. Ceviche - A little on the small side, but super fresh and great flavor :) The location is right on the beach with ocean views and that makes everything better We had a group of 7 and our server was awesome. She was really sweet, kept checking in on us, and made everything easy even with a bigger group. If you're in Laguna and looking for a spot with good food, great views, and a chill vibe, The Deck is always a great choice. There's so many options and haven't had a bad dish here ever. I didn't order them this Time but we normally get the dozen oysters and they are delicious too

Order the burger and it came with potato chips and ketchup. No fries because no fryers for them…read more Air fryer would have been a good solution for these guys. No more ciopino so we ordered the ahi poke. Was good. This place is set to close September 7, 2026 to make room for the new hotel setup. So sad to see this place close down as the location and vibe was so nice! Food was ok. Not the best, but okay. And they had a bar too! Byeeee if we don't meet again and thank you!

I got no pictures of our food but please believe me when I say the food was amazing! The drinks,…read morethe calamari, lobster roll, the BREAD bowl! And our server Kaysha was so attentive and kind! Gave us great recommendations! The home made bread pudding was a great way to end my parent's anniversary dinner! Thank you, will definitely be back!

Great service,awesome happy hour! I recommend ceviche shrimp cocktail fish and chips Alaska Halibutread more

We came on NYE. There was music happening at 9pm, but we…read morecame early and missed it. That was our fault. We were the only ones there. The experience was all over the map. The owner served us initially, and he was really friendly and funny. We ordered a bottle of wine, and some cocktails. We put in some salads and an appetizer, they were really really good. But after that, our server (the owner we were told) left, and another server introduced himself. The new server was inattentive. He sat chatting with the other servers at the bar, leaving empty glasses and empty plates on the table. We had to flag him to come back to fill water. Having been myself in the service industry for years, my biggest pet peeve is when servers sit and chat where you can see them, and when they do come, they don't do a sweep and take care of things on the table. We had to put our empty glasses and trash on a side table. It was weird. The bolognese had hardly any meat in it. It was mostly tomato and onion. I've been to Argentina. Meat is a staple. Also weird. We ordered dessert and after waiting for 5-10 minutes, the server came back and told us they were missing crucial ingredients to make it. The owner came back at the end and was really gracious, but all in all, I think the execution was lacking. The service was not great. The food was 3.5/5 I love to support small business, perhaps we will try again another night.

First beer release from 237 Ocean. I'm a beer guy so love that they're making their own beer now…read moresince I remember coming here when it was a brewery. It's definitely been upgraded with higher end furnishings and a farm-to-table menu. The servers and staff are always friendly and welcoming and do their best at getting to you when it's busy. We love the various types of seating with some family-style seating as well as outdoor couches and chairs to watch the people go by.

The beef stroganoff, sourdough loaf with asiago cheese were awesome. The Ceasar salad was a bit…read moreskimpy for the price... Service... great

Ordered their Creek Burger and fries. Food was really good…read more It's all the other aspects that fell apart. There were a ton of tables open and we had a reservation. Still had to wait between 5-10 minutes passed our time for a table. Not so fun with 2 toddlers. Then it took about 20 minutes to get our drinks. I saw about 7 waiters around the outside bar at one point. No clue why it took so long. And then when I got my draft beer, it was 12 oz in a plastic wine shaped glass. How is a pint not the standard size? And in plastic? The food came out quickly after ordering. The outside sand area that's enclosed is a great idea, with view of street. Would not recommend this place based on poor service.

We were a party of 12 at The Drake on a Saturday night for a birthday celebration. WOW. Emily…read moretook good care of our group and we never had to wait for food or drink. Support staff was excellent and always at the ready to refill water and meet any request. Our large group was well attended. The food was outstanding. Appetizers including crab guacamole, ahi tuna tartare, and wagyu beef tataki were standouts. All of the entrees were well prepared, beautifully presented and delicious. We were delighted that Chef Paul came to our table to check on us during the meal. The entertainment provided by the Dave Stephens band was the icing on the cake. We loved having live music during our celebration. This is a premier Orange County restaurant. Parking can be tough so plan on using their valet service or Uber. What a great night! We highly recommend The Drake and will definitely be back. PS we were too busy eating to take good pics of the food but you get the idea.

The Drake is a pleasant little gem located in Laguna Beach where you can come and have a great meal…read moreand enjoy live entertainment. We came on a Sunday to listen to the beautiful music of Rain Bissou Band. Everything was perfect! We received great and efficient service. Our drinks and meal were enjoyed by everyone and the entertainment was the cherry on top. Definitely will be back!

My brother took me here for my 60th birthday, thinking I'd like the vintage old wood vibe of the…read moreplace. He chose wisely. Enjoying a cocktail on an old tufted leather couch with a fire just a few feet away made the experience very relaxing and enjoyable. It helped that we were the only people in the bar. We ordered the oysters, which were okay, but the accompaniments were lacking. We also had a charcuterie board that was pretty good. The best part of this place is just being there, enjoying the room. If I were to complain, it would center on the pours. As a former bartender, I know what a six count looks like, and how much whiskey should be in a manhattan. They were a bit short here. I'd still go back, and just order another drink.

I've been to pacific edge hotel many times. I've eaten at the deck and driftwood kitchen. I wasn't…read moreaware of the stateroom which is the bar area of driftwood kitchen. We arrived on the busy holiday weekend excited to fine bar top dining which my husband and I enjoy. The area is cozy, calm vibe and a couple TVs. Will definitely go again.

Everything tastes as beautiful as it looks. Staff is very welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable…read moreabout the recommendations, he was so thorough and really helped us decide on what to get. The view of the beach from the rooftop is gorgeous!!!! I came to celebrate my bday here with my friends, it honestly makes a great spot to celebrate any occasion. Also! parking, there is a hotel near by that shares parking with the restaurant. I believe it's called 14 West but give Q Terrace a call to confirm.

After a day of walking through the local art festival. We decided top walk the 5 minutes to have…read moredinner here. The main draw for us, at least me, was the Ukrainian dishes. When we entered the entire bottom floor was empty. Waited a bit and a gentlemen showed up and lead us to the roof top. Beautiful little roof top and place overall. Really clean and chic looking! We waited to be seated for, quite a while. That was the thing. To be seated and have someone take our order, it was a very long amount of time. Awkward standing there while others on the rooftop were sitting, talking and eating. I kept making accidental eye contact to the patrons. When we were seated, it took even longer for someone to come by and get our orders. One of my party members were so frustrated, he stated that we should leave in 4 minutes if no one shows up. Luckily for us, someone did. The girl that served us was a sweetheart. Once she was around she got the ball rolling, made sure that our waters were filled. Let us know when certain dishes were already gone. She was great! No complaints. We got dumplings, bolognese, shrimp scampi and I believe the fried chicken dish. The food was good. I got three large dumplings, and paired with the sour cream. Devine. The bolognese pasta was also wonderfully al dente. Everyone liked their food. You know it's good when everyone doesn't speak. I am conflicted. The servers are nice, the food is really good, but the wait times are atrociously long. It could be because we were one of the last people around closing time, it could be they were understaffed. But it was odd to have a majority of the work staff mostly ignore us. I want to come back here again and try their stuffed cabbage dish, but it will have to be on a day I have nothing but free time.