Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Ladera Ranch

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

4.7

Exceptional(408)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 8 times today

**We are walk in only for Brunch. Reservations & walk ins available for Dinner**Mayfield combines modern Californian cooking with flavors from the Levant region, an area spanning the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Made to be shared, our food is designed to be experienced and enjoyed together.

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2. Delizie Ristorante & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(946)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 5 times today

Chef Santiago is at the helm of this South County Favorite. Delizie offers daily specials including homemade pastas, imported Italian delicatessens, and the freshest fish and meats available daily as well as an extensive listing of wines from California and Italy. Delizie also features a full bar and banquet room, available for private parties.

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3. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.7

Exceptional(1713)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 30 times today

Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook located in Laguna Beach is committed to providing our guests with exceptional service, quality, and value. We aspire to perfect our craft, create emotional connections, and set the benchmark for cuisine in Southern California, and beyond.Come, be a guest in our home. We look forward to serving you!

4. Skyloft OC

4.6

Exceptional(893)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 21 times today

Skyloft is located in downtown Laguna Beach. The diverse menu offerings a balance of seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches and Specialty Smokehouse BBQ items. Skyloft also boasts an open-air rooftop dining area, highlighting an exclusive and coveted view of Laguna Beach"s main beach. In addition, we offer live entertainment Wednesday - Sunday! PLEASE NOTE: SEATING AREA IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITYReservations will guarantee a table in our restaurant, but NO SPECIFIC AREA will be guaranteed with a reservation. Please expect an additional wait for Rooftop Seating, Live Music, and other high demand areas. To book a Private Event or guarantee a specific table, a deposit will be required in addition to a food and beverage minimum, please contact our events coordinator at 949.715.7107 for pricing. Complimentary Transportation available! 5pm and later, within Laguna Beach or a 5-10 mile radius depending on group size). For customers w/ dinner reservations only - call to schedule.

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5. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.7

Exceptional(2428)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 22 times today

RAYA, a restaurant concept by Richard Sandoval, showcases Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, natural and organic meats, and Chef Sandoval’s signature Latin flavors.

6. Harvest

4.7

Exceptional(2408)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 32 times today

Our restaurant, bar and private dining room celebrate the storied history of California's organic farming, brewing, and oenology. Outdoor patio seating unveils stunning Aliso Canyon and golf course views. As an homage to the original homesteaders, fresh-made food and drink are a focus throughout your dining experience, with many ingredients harvested on property. What we don't grow here is thoughtfully sourced.Kyle St. John is the Executive Chef bringing his passion of farm-to-table cooking and fresh, locally-sourced cuisine. The menu changes with each season, integrating fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables grown and gathered from our own half-acre Harvest Farm. The new bar is a haven of sociability, featuring an innovative handcrafted cocktail menu, enticing wine list and 18 craft beers on tap—all for sipping along with earnest conversation.The Harvest team shares their masterfully creative and intensely local take on California coastal cuisine designed with food-lovers in mind.

7. Rebel Omakase

4.9

Exceptional(221)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 6 times today

PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKINGWe put all our heart and soul into a creative and unique experience. Our Omakase is a pre-fixed menu based on raw fish and shellfish. All ingredients come from Japan, prepared with Japanese techniques and elements. Our Omakase is a fine dining, intimate experience, prepared in front of our guests to highlight the integrity of our dishes.CANCELLATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS are allowed 72 hours in advance. Less than 72 hours will be charged for the full price of Omakase per guest plus taxTEXT MESSAGE with full information (949) 664-3186DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be informed in advance, we CANNOT accommodate no shellfish, no gluten, no dairy, or no meat requestsNO outside food or wineTHE SUSHI BAR AND TABLE SERVICE are the same menu; our servers will explain the intricacy of every dishBE ON TIME Service starts in unison at the time of reservation if you are late, you will miss some coursesCHILDREN age 5+ are welcome, but they must order the full menu

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8. The Drake in Laguna

4.9

Exceptional(1460)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 26 times today

We offer seating in 3 spaces,, including our Bar/Lounge, Dining Room/Chef’s Counter or Intimate fire-wall enclosed Patio. Due to space considerations, please contact us directly for larger tables of 6 or more guests.Live entertainment is performed nightly on the main stage in our Dining Room. Tables are by reservation only, for dinner. Hours of Music; Su/M/Tu, 5:30-9:30pm Wed/Thu 6-10pm Fr/Sa 6:30-10:30pm. All Tables in Main Room or Patio, Th/Fr/Sa, are subject to a $10 per person Live music charge, on top of dinner tab. Our dynamic musical line-up of Jazz, R&B, Soul & Contemporary artists, provides an interactive yet intimate experience, in an elegant yet relaxed setting.The Drake features New American cuisine prepared by Award Winning Chef team Paul & Nick Gstrein. Seasonal offerings encompass an ever-evolving menu of unique small plates, steaks, chops, fresh seafood & desserts. Our curated Wine & Spirits selections serve to enhance the dining experience.Meet us at The Drake!

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9. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

4.6

Exceptional(127)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 3 times today

The fish is fresh and the sake is strong at Fin, our oceanview sushi restaurant, located inside the historic Hotel Laguna in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach. Offering the freshest daily-caught local seafood as well as imported delicacies like Hokkaido scallops and firefly squid, plus a selection of award-winning sake, it is a thrilling adventure in flavor and fun. Belly up to the Tokyo-style bar for lively chef interaction and unforgettable omakase or take a table overlooking the sea and sample to your heart’s desire.

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10. Piccolino Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(2059)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 16 times today

A Sicilian by way of Chicago, from a family of Sicilian chefs and restaurateurs. He made a name for himself, serving Orange County for 30 years. Piccolino serves some of the best Italian inspirations in Orange County. Piccolino retains its Sicilian philosophy and passion for food by combining traditional old-world flavors and contemporary infusions. When Salvatore Faso opened Piccolino Ristorante in 2007, his goal was simple: to combine his lifelong experiences in the finest Italian restaurants with the finest ingredients, authenticity, preparation, and his passion for the Canyon and its surrounding communities. Piccolino Ristorante serves regional Italian cuisine, including artisan-made pasta, fresh wild-caught fish, and the finest meats and poultry on the market daily. Vintage décor, white tablecloths, and candlelit tables provide a romantic dining experience."Chi mangia bene, Vive bene!""La buona cucina rende allegria!"Buon Appetito & Mille Grazie, ci si vede presto!

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Lorettavip
Orange County •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Customer service and food was excellent and the outdoor view
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Skyloft OCPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Beach
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4.6
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JustJess
California Central Coast •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Raya experience begins and ends with valet parking. Everyone from valet, reception and food server Javier were friendly and amazing. Long time Raya patron and will continue to invest my time at Raya. One small concern, the agua chile was more of a seafood cocktail, is not agua chile by any means therefore was not what I expected. Overall experience was amazing. Thank you so much for all you do.
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RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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4.7
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Adolfo
Orange County •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went for a wine dinner (J) for the first time. We normally go to Olea. Our first experience was phenomenal. Russ and Kyle put on a great event, with tremendous service and the food was fantastic. There were 88 people in attendance and it was just an amazing experience. We can't wait to go back.
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Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.CookPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Beach
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4.7
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connievip
Orange County •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First of all the service is really warm and good. It is a cozy place but the food is outstanding. Wonderful neighborhood place. Try the eggplant Parmesan and the affogato, off the charts delicious.
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Delizie Ristorante & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
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4.6
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stephanie
Vancouver / British Columbia •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
The food is sophisticated and delicious with flavours blending Mediterranean influences with fresh local ingredients. Our group loved every dish from dips to crispy chicken to roasted carrots and cauliflower. Each dish was unique and dense with flavour. The only downside to Mayfield is the noise level. Too much
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Mayfield- San Juan CapistranoPrice: Expensive• Californian• San Juan Capistrano
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4.7

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

2. Delizie Ristorante & Bar

3. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4. Skyloft OC

5. RAYA at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

6. Harvest

7. Rebel Omakase

8. The Drake in Laguna

9. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

10. Piccolino Ristorante

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