This place is a 10/10 for many reasons. I have been here twice and the food has been beyond…read moreincredible. My absolute favorite dish the first time I came was a lobster pasta dish which used flavor combos I never expected. Mouthwatering. I was sad to see it was off menu this time but happy to be informed they had the dish but with orzo instead. Excellent, mouthwatering, delicious. Service is wonderful. Staff are very knowledgable. Place is beautiful and Romantic Drinks are awesome and so creative I will drive back from LA for this great restaurant. My only request- please bring back the lobster pasta dish.

Unfortunately I didn't get to go so I'm sure the restaurant is fabulous but my experience with it…read morehasn't been great. I called a week ago to make a reservation for my wife's birthday. When I double checked the reservation last night I realized whoever made it, made it for the wrong date. So I called immediately and am told nobody is available and will have to wait until the next day around 5pm to speak with someone. Our reservation was supposed to be for 6:15 so I felt uneasy about the situation. Ultimately they called me around 9:30am the day of the reservation to apologize and say there was nothing they could do. That was it. They offered to make a reservation for another night but my wife's birthday isn't on another night so that's a wrap on that. Doubtful we'll give the place another shot.

Best kept secret (and serene dining setting) in Laguna Beach! We have been here a couple of times…read moreand this place doesn't disappoint. The service is impeccable. On this day, our server Edgar went out of his way to deliver outstanding service. My husband asked for something only on the weekday menu and Edgar made it happen - Bravo! He also suggested one of the juices (the carrot and tumeric) and offered a sample so we could try it first (it was delicious). Awesome! That cinnamon roll is the size of a dinner plate, so we split it 3 ways (could have easily served four). The cream cheese frosting isn't overly sweet, so when paired with the candied bacon and maple syrup, it balances out nicely. Yum! Edgar kept my coffee cup full and made sure we didn't need anything. The ceviche is OUTSTANDING. Light chips, fresh fish, expertly seasoned. The addition of the pickled mustard seeds on top add something unique to the flavor profile, so much so that we were googling how to pickle mustard seeds ourselves. Some of the best ceviche we've ever had (and we've had a lot). Could be spicier, but delicious. So the food and service are great - did I mention the view? Sitting on the patio, you overlook a serene canyon and their golf course, and feel like you're in a completely different space. It's so beautiful, peaceful, open, and lush. I could sit on that patio and eat cinnamon rolls and drink my neverending coffee all day long. The ocean-facing restaurants get all the attention in this town. This hidden gem deserves more attention, for sure.

Such a beautiful place, restaurant has an amazing view! The…read moreservice here is excellent, Sal took care of us, he was friendly funny and professional, recommended a few appetizers and we were very happy with the dining experience! Sangria was really good! Apple pie was fresh and good!

Took my mother-in-law here for her birthday and we all had such a great experience!…read more We got there around 4-4:15pm and had about a 20 minute wait, but we were able to find a high top table that we got to sit at and were able to order drinks from the bar, so that helped to pass our time. We got seated at our table at our table around 4:30p and had the most perfect view of the ocean! *we went on a Friday night and noticed the patio cleared out about 4:45-5pm and I didn't appear to have a lot of people waiting during that time. The main patio was covered with umbrellas, so once you are seated for dinner, there was plenty of umbrellas for shade and heaters for when it got a little cooler. For our food orders, and as recommended by our server, we went with their seafood options and ordered their Pacific Ceviche for an appetizer and for Entrees my husband got the Roasted Halibut and me and my mother-in-law both got the Scallop and Shrimp pasta. We all loved our dishes and were very satisfied with our choices. Their menu does have non-seafood options, but why not to try what they're most prominent for? They don't have a dessert menu, but they heard that we were celebrating mom's birthday so they brought us a little Toffee Cake to share and enjoy...and for a place that doesn't have dessert, the cake was pretty delicious. Such a cute place all around. My husband and I can't wait to go back! Parking - they have valet parking available right in front of the restaurant or theres street metered parking in the surrounding area.

I was really hoping for a great lunch, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing…read more The poke and mussels were actually very good, which makes it even more frustrating that the rest of the meal fell so short. I ordered the scallop and shrimp pasta, and on my very first bite of the scallop, it had a strong ammonia taste--a common sign that seafood has gone bad. After that, I completely lost my appetite and couldn't eat the rest of my meal. My daughter ordered the cioppino, and after checking the seafood in her dish, we noticed the scallop was also very rubbery and didn't seem fresh either. Fresh seafood is something restaurants should never compromise on. Based on this experience, I can't recommend eating here and would suggest trying another restaurant instead.

Lobster deviled eggs ,shrimp cocktail , Clam chowder and…read morefried calamari fingers. Washing it down with Modelo and Hartford Court Chard. Hubby enjoying Happy hour @Hook n Anchor Joe kept our table full of eats.

Paid by card. Hook & Anchor is located in a plaza and offers some street and some plaza parking. I…read morewent here on a Saturday night with a party of 8 and had to wait about 15 min to be seated. I had no issues ordering and the server came around frequently to check on the party. I ordered the 4oz lobster roll and wished I had gotten the larger one since it was so good. I would definitely recommend this place and would go back.

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.

Came here for me and my husbands anniversary dinner! Georgette was the kindest and most attentive…read moreserver I have ever had. Not one detail was missed. Thank you so much!

Myself and my family dined at Salt Creek Grille recently and it was genuinely one of the best…read moreoutings we've had in a long time! We sat outside and the mood was unmatched! there was live music, the food got to us quick, it was delicious, our server was sic a vibe, I don't remember her name exactly but she enjoys her job and you can tell. This place rocks!

One of the best meals we've had in Laguna. Love the music, service and the food was incredible. My…read moremocktail was perfectly refreshing, we also enjoyed the espresso martini. Started with the crab guacamole, broccolini and lamb lollipops, everything was delicious but the lamb is incredible. For entrees we had halibut and venison. Both were delicious, if you want something light the halibut is perfect, the venison was a fuller meal and was very good too. Finished with the salted Carmel Budino, prefect sweetness and unique dessert. Overall 10/10 meal, will absolutely be returning.

We found the food to be very over priced and very mid. I had the chicken and my husband had the…read moreCaesar salad. We got the mushrooms for the side dish. The mushrooms were $22 and were some criminis with butter. They didn't even salt them. The $24 Caesar had stale croutons and no flavor. The $40 chicken got served with one plain scoop of white rice. Really?? You can't even add a vegetable or be bothered to season some rice. Service was incredibly slow and the music was so loud. $160 for one salad, one entree, a side and two drinks. I know it's Laguna but there's a ton of other places to get a better bang for your buck. I really lost it when their menu claims you need to pay $10 a person for the band...what?????

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.