Had dinner here on Saturday evening with a group and while the service was excellent, the food was lackluster at best. While the presentation of the dishes was outstanding, there really just no flavor to the dishes and most of the group didn't even finish as a result. The proteins were the best part but they were good at best while the sides that accompanied the proteins and sides ordered really had no flavor to them. Maybe I have an unrefined palette, but just did not live up to the expectation of the location and setting. read more

We had a nice lunch for our party of 6 on a recent Sunday thanks to the great customer service by Mathieu and the rest of the staff at The Loft. Located inside The Montage resort... We had just checked in across the street at Le Petit Pali & wanted to have a late, light lunch prior to our early dinner at Selanne Steak. Our friends had a couple of suites that they had just checked into at The Montage so we wanted to be nearby to hang out. We were seated on one of the balcony dining areas and it was a beautiful, sunny with a cool wind Laguna day. The lady & I opted to split at porchetta sandwich ($32) which comes with pickled red peppers, arugula, caramelized cippolini onion on a ciabatta bun. It was exactly what I needed. It came with perfectly cooked fries. The porchetta itself was tasty and hit the spot... What stood out most to us was the way Mathieu and the staff split our sandwich. They plated each half of the porchetta sandwich with equal portion fries on separate plates. Their foresight to do this was not lost on us. Another couple we were with, also shared their sandwich and they did the same for them. We really appreciate them going above and beyond. Also ordered at our table was grilled tiger prawns ($32) and greek yogurt parfait ($20) with seasonal berries, house-made granola & wildflower honey... Everyone at our table enjoyed our orders. The view, the weather and the service was great. Thanks Mathieu... We'll be back with bigger appetites. read more

The Loft completely blew us away from start to finish. Even though it's considered their 'upscale-casual' restaurant, the hospitality is top-tier: everyone from the host and servers to the manager stopped by our table to greet us. As for the meal, we loved ordering a variety of small plates to share. The fresh sourdough bread felt like it was baked just for us. The Ahi Tuna Tartare was sensational, while the Whipped Ricotta was a total showstopper. The Seasonal Oysters paired with the chilled prawns were exceptionally clean and sweet. Finally, the tropical sweetness of the mango ice cream proved to be a brilliant pairing to cut right through the rich, dark chocolate of the hot soufflé. The Loft isn't a cheap date, but between the spectacular views, stellar plates, and a remarkably attentive team, all your senses will be satisfied! read more

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One of the best views of Laguna Beach is at the loft. I always say birthdays are better here... they truly are. The service is five star the food as well. I highly recommend you sit on the patio to take in all of the beautiful sunshine and salty air. One of my favorite restaurants. read more

The Loft - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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The hosts and servers are very kind and so nice. Servers are always attentive. Our only complaint is how long the food takes. We don't run into this problem except the times we give The Loft a try. I'm talking a year apart and they still have the problem of the food taking incredibly long. We love the location along with the gorgeous view from out seats as we enjoy our food which is why we keep going back. read more

The Loft is a very beautiful restaurant at the Montage in Laguna Beach. Dropped in to grab a bite and also work on a few things for work. The view was absolutely stunning. Can't beat the beach front location of this stunning hotel. Unfortunately, the food was just mediocre. Of course had to start off with my caffeine to wake me up. Ordered myself a latte with whole milk. This was absolutely fantastic. Did the job! Then wanted to go with something light and fresh, so went with the ahi tuna tartare to start. Ummm sorry to say but was not a fan. Felt it was a bit bland and not as refreshing as I would have hoped. Typical raw Tuna bites seasoned with tamarind dressing and served with a side of ikura (salmon roe). Paired with thin crispy rice crackers. Wanted to like it but honestly don't see myself ordering again Then decided to go with the crispy zucchini sandwich with side salad. But again not quite what I was expecting. The patty was made of fine julienne zucchini/carrots that were mashed into a patty with two buns. This was seasoned with macadamia nut crème fraîche. Honestly didn't have much flavor to it. Wouldn't recommend this dish either. The food wasn't what I was expecting. But the coffee was excellent and the view was unbeatable. Not too mention very good service. They do have a bar so wouldn't mind coming back out for drinks. Maybe try something else next time. read more

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Great views and great service! This restaurant has a very nautical vibes just like overall building itself! The hotel gives it very homey vibes. This actually feels more like a home than an actual hotel if you will. It has a cozy vibe to it. The type of vibe you have when you visit a grandparent. The food is good but personally the complimentary banana bread was the star of the show. Perfect moisture and taste- not too sweet. The waiter Johnny was kind and attentive. Overall, the staff were very friendly and polite. The salmon I ordered was good. It wasn't super flavorful it had more of a muted taste however it was very buttery and the skin was crisp . The sauce was a bit underwhelming but the broccoli cooked very well. Overall pleasant experience:) read more

One of my favorite restaurants. Everything is excellent service, food and most of all view. I can't recommend this place enough!

We have been at the Loft Breakfast three times over our stay and the view on the mosaic pool is magnificent. The service is very friendly with Madison doing a fantastic job. Their croissants are freshly made in house and delicious and I don't say that easily as a Frenchman. They start bringing you a banana bread sprinkles with white sugar. The omelette orders have been a hit and miss as they brought us a normal omelette when we ordered an egg white omelette. But they immediately addressed the situation. You can hear the wave of the ocean calmly hitting the beach. It is serendipitously beautiful! read more

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I'm sad to say that after many times coming here for special occasions we came today to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and we did not have a great experience. The food was just ok. We got the pasta bolognese. It wasn't anything special, tasted like something we could make at home. The lobster tail we had to take it back was very over cooked and bouncy. It was nothing special as well. We ordered dessert and it was ok. Didn't say Happy Anniversary. Especially being 20th anniversary we thought at the very least write something that says happy anniversary. We have pictures in past of the service staff going out of their way. We have had such great experiences before with amazing service this was just a normal mediocre dinner. We also asked for a smoked old fashioned as we also have a video in the past of having one here and we were told they no longer do that. So disappointed. Service was just ok. Waiter never asked if i wanted something additional. Took forever for my husband to get his drink. We decided to go and get something at the lounge. The service at the Lounge was amazing! Super appreciate how attentive they were and made our anniversary special. Our server brought over Hayley the manager and they brought us an anniversary dessert. I highly recommend The Lounge ! It was amazing! Drinks were also on point! We probably won't be back again to eat at the Loft. There are other places with better service and food. Very disappointing celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. read more

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Went here for a classy oceanside brunch What I tried: * Banana French Toast- This is what I ordered, and it was delicious It was fluffy and soft which I loved, and had caramel on top making it pretty sweet. The macadamia nuts weren't too overpowering or nutty which I liked, and the caramelized banana was a great topping. There was some whipped cream too that added to the sweetness * Caesar Salad- I shared this with one other friend as an appetizer. This was sooo good!!! There was a good amount of dressing, but not way too saucy- it was the perfect amount to bring the flavor. The shaved cheese, ricotta salata, was so light, airy and soft making the salad even more enjoyable. Thin crouton bits were on top, and these were also very light and satisfying to eat. * Raspberry Yuzu Mocktail- This was delicious and refreshing! It had raspberry and yuzu obviously, but also lychee, which definitely added to its amazing taste. I was worried the raspberry would make the drink feel medicinal, but that was not the case at all! It was fruity and sweet, and looked gorgeous. What my friends got: * Grains Bowl * Eggs Benedict They both liked their items! I had a bite of the grains bowl, and it was good for what it was. It's a great "healthier" option while still being flavorful and having variety on the plate. Located inside Montage Hotel & Resort in Laguna Beach, The Loft is a great restaurant for breakfast/lunch with a pleasant ambiance as it offers a gorgeous view of the ocean There's both indoor and outdoor seating- we waited a bit extra for the patio seating but it was worth it. The service was also great, the hostess and our server were so sweet and great to talk to. read more

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Bella & Mikey have served us multiple times here and they have been so so good with myself and my friend Brenda whom I always come here to have business meetings with. (We live for the coffee steak) but everything is great! From the appetizers, drinks and the dessert! On top of a beautiful view. Thank you Bella & Mikey for being great servers and so kind! Always a pleasure to see you both. read more

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The Loft at Laguna Beach has incredible views and a menu that delivers. It's the kind of upscale spot where everything from the cocktails to the desserts feels thoughtfully executed. The outdoor seating area overlooking the ocean is hard to beat, especially at sunset. Service is professional and the overall experience is genuinely impressive. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

Milad was the best server ever!!! He suggested the New York steak and it was seriously the best steak I ever had in my life! It felt like I was in the ratatouille movie and the view was spectacular! read more

The Loft - The best steak of your lifeeeeeuhhhh - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Holy cow, I think this is the first fine dining experience I've been to and I was not disappointed. The montage is a beautiful hotel and this restaurant was an amazing addition to it. First of all, the waitress that greeted us at the door was incredibly nice and complimented my friend and I and we got sat down immediately facing the beach and we were met with our server who was so patient with us and explained the menu throughly which was amazing! We ended up taking our server's recommendation and ordering the caviar, NYC steak and the bolognese. In my opinion I think the caviar was okay, it was also my first time having it so maybe I just wasn't a fan of it in general..? However, the steak was phenomenal. I wish I could have 30 if I could, the flavors of this steak just melt all together and I appreciate the addition of the coffee flavoring and the Brie that comes with the steak, everything was just curated so intentionally and you can taste it. The pasta was also so amazing the sauce was cooked perfectly and paired well with the noodles. They also gave me a complimentary dessert because it was my birthday as well! I was obsessed and I hope to come back again! Great views and great bites. read more

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What a great hidden gem!! We met some friends and sat at a table in the bar area. Service was friendly and quick. I ordered the ahi tuna salad - so good and fresh! Really spicy tho with the wasabi sauce! Highly recommend! It was one of the best lunches I had in Washington! My husband ordered the Rueben (I think). He ate it all! Everything loooked great and they serve local beer - plus!! read more

I've been to The Loft at Montage Hotel twice now -- once for lunch with my husband and once solo for dinner -- and overall, it's a beautiful spot with great food. During our first visit for lunch, we had fresh juices, the grain bowl, and a Caesar salad. Everything was delicious and well-prepared. Unfortunately, the terrace was not an option due to ongoing construction as it was very loud, which definitely took away from the experience. We were really hoping to enjoy the outdoor seating and the views. For my second visit, I came alone for dinner. Even though there were plenty of empty tables, they made me wait about 10 minutes to be seated, which felt a bit unnecessary. But once I was seated, the rest of the experience was enjoyable. I ordered the scallops -- there were only three on the plate, but they were actually quite satisfying and tasted great. Definitely more on the light and elegant side. Overall, I do like this place and would come back -- especially once the construction is finished. Sitting on the terrace seems like a big part of the full experience, and I'd love to enjoy it properly next time. read more

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Location is breath taking. Weather is amazing and food is so delicious. Sounds like heaven huh! Well it's a bit pricy but take the situation into account! ;-) For service, all I can say is to book in advance for sure and use valet parking. Otherwise, parking is a big mess. Note that there is $40 deposit needed per person when booking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor is balcony with pool / ocean view. Don't miss French Toast and Shakshoka! read more

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Ambiance - 5/5 This restaurant has one of the best beach views in Orange County. The vibe was very tranquil, relaxing, and quiet. The service - 5/5 I booked our reservation through OpenTable and had no issues. From the moment we were greeted from the host, and served by our waitress, the level of hospitality was worth eve try penny spent! The staff were very knowledgeable about each menu item and how they were to be prepared! The food - 4/5 Although the menu appeared to be simple, you can tell a lot of thought was put into each ingredient served. There was no lack of flavor or ingenuity in each dish, I just removed one star for the wait time. Overall, I would come back for a special celebration! read more

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In a nearly empty restaurant they were late seating us at our reserved time. We had several people who introduced themselves as server assistant but no server. Sommelier did not seem especially interested in a rather rare wine we had brought to enjoy with dinner. Shared plates usually are bigger portions for the table to share; these "for the table" were quite small. Pasta dish was gluey. Duroc pork was fatty but tasty; sauce excellent but mushrooms tasted very sour & substance under them tasted of soap- very off putting & not edible. Cocktails ranging from $26-36 are ridiculously overpriced- I can get a great entree for that price at many nice restaurants in the area. To top it off, my husband accidentally left his credit card there; in looking for it he eventually called & it was at The Loft for a WEEK. No call. Is this the Montage? Or perhaps newly managed by Motel 6. NOT worth it. read more

How amazing! The food, staff, and view were all fantastic zero complaints. Everything went perfectly, and I had an incredible day with my mom. The team is so attentive and wonderful; make sure to tip them well, because they truly make the experience special. Highly recommend! read more

The Loft - Steak - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I've been here several times and must give them 5 stars for their service! The ambience is very nice because it's situated in the Montage hotel, the food tastes good, we love espresso martini and cocktails shrimp. Parking is easy, valet only. The overall experience is very good! read more

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Was turned away from a completely empty restaurant because they said they had to accommodate the hotel guests. I asked if we can be seated since we were planning to leave in 45mins but was told no. I returned in 15 mins to take the photo and their restaurant was still completely empty . Now I am sitting at Raya in Ritz Carlton which I would have not discovered if montage wasn't acting that way. Much better place, much better view. I was a regular at Montage. Will be coming here from now on instead. read more

The Loft - The empty restaurant I was turned away from - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I'm currently planning a family gathering for this June, and Paige was incredibly kind and proactive in helping me with the reservation today. I also want to give a huge thanks to the manager for being so accommodating and attentive to my requests. It's a great team with excellent service. I really appreciate their help in making our upcoming June event special! read more

Made a Reservation for January 22nd for a birthday party of 5. they take the reservation. I make plans for that day with my people. everyone is excited. two days later they call me to "cancel my reservation because someone booked the Whole Restaurant on a Thursday in January" lol WTF???. GARBAGE. LOW CLASS. AVOID THIS PLACE if i could give zero stars I would. read more

The Loft - they cancelled my reservation because "someone" booked the WHOLE restaurant on a Thursday. GTFO - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Monae greeted and seated us on the patio with a smile. The view was amazing, but it was a bit chilly even with the outdoor heaters. Robert greeted us and kindly adjusted the heater in order to pump some heat closer to the table which I was so thankful for. He discussed cocktail options and then opened the bottle of wine we brought with us so it could decant before dinner. Robert delivered our drinks and graciously moved us inside to a different table, also on the window with an amazing view since I was still cold. Unfortunately with the table move we lost Robert, but we inherited Sean who was beyond fabulous! Sean had a great personality and was very passionate about the food. We learned that he'd been working at this location for five years. He is amazing and his knowledge of the menu was exquisite. After guiding us through our selections he brought out a basket of fresh warm wheat sour dough bread and butter. The bread was some of the best I've ever had. The inside was soft and fluffy and the crust was perfect with a nice crunch. The butter was decorated with lava salt from Hawaii that is flown over. So cool! After pacing myself on the bread which was hard, we enjoyed the pork meatballs, agnolotti, and the radicchio & castoefranco salad with a beet dressing that was delightful. They were all mouth wateringly delicious! For dinner I ordered the crispy fried sole and my husband enjoyed the flankers ranch 28 day dry-aged ribeye. We shared a side of beets with our entrees and devoured it all. Sean did a wonderful time pacing our meals and checking to ensure well loved everything. He truly went above and beyond and stands out as a waiter. We will absolutely return and ask to be seated with him again. The bidders were prompt, my water glass never reached 1/2 before being topped off which I graciously appreciated. After dinner we shared a seasonal desert of toffee butter cake with a side of gingerbread ice cream. It was perfection!!! Drinks: A moment in thyme Heir ap-pearant To know- corkage is $50.00 which is on the much higher end of fees compared to other fine dining establishments. Parking is valet but does get validated at the restaurant. read more

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Came for brunch. Great views but make sure you have a reservation or there might be a wait! If you spend more than $125 you can get 1 car free valet parking. Otherwise they do validate, dropping the price to $30 valet. Or you can park on the city street meters, public parking by the hour, or drive up Wesley for neighborhood free parking (pay attention to signs). We were a two people so we only spend $110 for brunch so parking on the street it is! They brought banana bread while we wait for our food. Cocktails are a little small for the price (it is a nice hotel) but the food was delicious. They can do a bit better with plating as the eggs Benedict with potatoes didn't fill the large plate up. You're paying for the nice views, immaculate restrooms, and easy access to the beach! read more

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The best view is the best food ever my favorite place in the whole world is Laguna Beach. This place has the best food. The view is beautiful completely recommend. read more

This review is not about the food but about our waiter Fernando! He was not very professional and somewhat rude . My family and I have been twice to the loft for breakfast and BOTH times he skipped me when taking the orders and he would only ask my husband if he needed anything. It was really strange like he intentionally wanted to ignore me . We won't be coming back . read more

Waited 40 mins for the appetizers to arrive, waiter poured tap water in my bottle water cup and she just said oops and walked away didn't replace glass or offer another bottled water, lobster omelet hardly has lobster hardly any caviar, and for some reason mine came without cheese however I didn't not request that. Overall would not recommend unless just grabbing a cocktail for the view. read more

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Beautiful restaurant inside of Montage. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very attentive and thoughtful. He brought all types of pastries because we were celebrating a birthday. The food tasted clean and the ingredients were fresh. Upon entering the restaurant, they asked if my son wanted a toy from the treasure box which was a really nice touch. My son was beyond excited. As we left the restaurant, they asked my son to grab another toy from the treasure box. So so sweet! The view was beautiful, the restaurant was spacious. I really dislike crowded restaurants. The service was amazing. We will be coming back! Hopefully get the same waiter! read more

The Loft - Omelette - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Such a wonderful experience here. Great view, service, and food. Located downstairs at the Montage. Our group went on a Friday afternoon on a beautiful day, and there weren't very many people there so there was no wait and choice of seating anywhere. We sat outside which is a really nice enclosed patio, so the wind is blocked and there is shade. The lunch menu is relatively limited, but everyone really enjoyed their meals. Our group ordered the chicken sandwich, swordfish sandwich, bisque, and burger. I had the burger, and it was cooked and flavored to perfection. Fries were nice and crispy. Loved my meal, I'd definitely go back for it. After your meal, you can take a nice little walk on the grounds and beach. Parking is valet, but there are a couple limited spots for self parking (Maybe 3 or 4). read more

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This was a dream to dine at The Loft at The Montage, Laguna Beach. I know that recently they have gained three new phenomenal chefs to their kitchen. I was honored to eat their food. Everything was just wonderful; we stuck with a seafood dinner, starting with King Prawns and finishing with a Branzino dish. The prawns were my absolute favorite dish- even all year for me. The cook, seasoning, and preparation was absolutely perfect. My waiter and the staff attending was outstanding and full of knowledge on their menu, quick with recommendations, and liberal with accommodating our every need for a fantastic experience. I couldn't be more thankful to all! I wish this could be a weekly event for me but it was such a special, birthday treat. Well done to everyone, and I highly recommend this experience. read more

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Everything we ate was amazing but this dessert was over the top! We celebrated our anniversary and we were so surprised when this dessert arrived! The staff is so attentive and the evening could not have been more perfect! You can't beat the spectacular view of the ocean either. read more

The Loft - Crème brûlée dessert - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

They really need to update their breakfast options. The food just seems...uninspired. They need to find a new way to serve potatoes as they are often dry. Who wants whole roasted potatoes for breakfast? They just are not good. I've been coming to this hotel for years and I'm always disappointed in their options for breakfast. But I've had some fantastic salads there for lunch so three stars for that. And you can't beat sitting on their balcony overlooking the ocean. read more

We came as a group of five for breakfast at the Montage hotel. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing: the food was not fresh and tasted poor, the coffee was charged higher than the menu price, and we were overbilled on the check. We did not leave a tip because the service was unsatisfactory. However, as we were leaving, the waitress ran after us and insisted that we pay a tip, which was completely inappropriate. For a hotel of this level, such service is unacceptable. The experience was very unpleasant, and we do not plan to return. Double-check your checks. read more

Nice place for a dating dinner with perfect view. Food is not bad but still has space to improve.

It's a very nice restaurant with a beautiful ocean view of Laguna Beach located in the Montage Resort. Food was delicious. We ordered appetizers from their raw bar- shrimp cocktails, oysters, and yellowtail. Seafood was very fresh and tasty. For entrees, I had salmon plate with kale and purée. It was flavorful but had a spicy kick to it. Not a dish for those who can't do spicy. Chocolate pistachio cake and cocktails were so yummy and refreshing. Service was good. Our waiter was attentive and professional. It's a pricey restaurant so expect to spend some money. Overall portion is pretty fair. Some dishes were a bit small for the cost though. I will come here again. read more

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I and my family joined my 2 sisters, brother in law, nephew and mother for a family get together. The restaurant is very upscale and located within the Montage Hotel. The service was excellent. Everyone had a very memorable evening catching up with new life events, travels, plans for kids before / after college. The food was simply amazing. I really enjoyed my New York Strip steak that was perfectly cooked medium rare. The chocolate lava cake was also very good. read more

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The loft is the main restaurant at the Montage. If you sit outside you have a great view of the pool and ocean. Although it was good, I prob wouldn't come back unless I was staying at the hotel because it wasn't anything memorable, but If you are staying at the hotel, it's convenient and tasty. Caesar was good, comes with two heads but small enough to cut and perfect amount of dressing and lots of thinly grated parm. Sourdough with ricotta- very good; olives piled on the ricotta makes it interesting; the ricotta is very light and fluffy with lemony flavors. Super light airy bread for dipping. Agnolotti- amazing , full of flavor, highly recommend. Filet - 8oz, hubs asked for medium plus and it was cooked correctly. Very good. Branzino- the fish was cooked perfectly; the vegetable tapenade on top was chunky and didn't have a ton of added flavor so I just pushed it off; I wish it was more finely minced and olive based. Didn't come with rice or any carby addition, just a very light carrot puree which was delish. Still would recommend. Whipped Potatoes and Potatoes au gratin - I would skip, the whipped potatoes were as expected, but the gratin was not my favorite- the potatoes were sliced a bit too thick for my preference and not enough saucy cheese to make it worth the caloric splurge :) read more

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