Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

54 restaurants available nearby

1. Rosewood Social

4.6

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 9 times today

Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social offers a unique combination of soulful Southeast Asian cuisine with curated cocktails and panoramic downtown views. Imagine savoring delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Our Award-winning Chef, John Beriker has put together a wonderful menu filled with comforting flavors from his 25 years of travels in Southeast Asia. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!

A photo of The Tea House on Los Rios restaurant

2. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.9

Exceptional(2657)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 57 times today

Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

3. Las Brisas

4.3

Awesome(12096)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 86 times today

With world-class hospitality and a chef-curated menu, Las Brisas delivers classic Southern California cuisine and stunning ocean views Enjoy the panoramic view of Laguna Beach's coastline in our elegant dining rooms or relaxing outdoor patio, and you're bound to discover the magic of Las Brisas.

A photo of The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach restaurant

4. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2041)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 25 times today

Located in the oceanfront resort, Montage Laguna Beach, The Loft features stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean – the perfect backdrop for enjoying market-fresh, creative American cuisine with friendly, informed, and professional service. Innovative signature dishes reflect California regional cuisine with strong influences from the Americas; other favorites also include roasted meats and seafood.

A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch restaurant

5. Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch

4.6

Exceptional(238)

Price: Moderate

• Winery • Ladera Ranch

Booked 19 times today

Discover the epitome of outdoor and indoor dining excellence at Rancho Capistrano Winery in Ladera Ranch. Our expansive wrap-around heated deck offers breathtaking views of the picturesque Ladera Town Green park, creating the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Plus, enjoy the convenience of abundant free parking, ensuring a hassle-free visit every time. We offer over 35 of our own wines created from some of the finest vineyards in the west coast and a food menu that has won over 40 "Best of" awards.

A photo of Starfish Laguna Beach restaurant

6. Starfish Laguna Beach

4.8

Exceptional(2173)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Laguna Beach

Booked 24 times today

Thank you for thinking of Starfish Laguna! Indoor & Patio Dining are available! Reservations are strongly encouraged, and available via phone at 949.715.9200.Lunch: Daily from 11a - 3pOpium Hour: Everyday 3p - 6p (dine-in only)Dinner: Daily from 3p - 9pWe offer our full menu for takeout and delivery, with delivery offered in partnership with Doordash or through our website. To place a pickup order, please call 949.715.8205. We look forward to seeing you soon!

A photo of Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook restaurant

7. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.7

Exceptional(1714)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 37 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!

8. Skyloft OC

4.6

Exceptional(893)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 18 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.

9. 230 Forest Avenue

4.9

Exceptional(2825)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 25 times today

Don't be fooled by the crowds and the noise; they are all part of the scene here at Laguna Beach's sexy and intense 230 Forest Avenue. The lean deep room seduces you to the open kitchen, bustling bar, and concrete floors, creating a space that is part modern bistro, part martini bar, and part art gallery. It's the perfect spot to see and be seen, laid back Laguna-style. Executive Chef Marc Cohen is consistently recognized as one of The OC's top chefs. You'll be ready to award him a medal, too, after tasting his flashy-to-the-eye, tickle-the-taste- buds fusion appetizers and entrees. His dishes are often so stunning that they compete with the artwork on the walls, making for a thoroughly satisfying "artistic" experience.

A photo of King's Fish House - Laguna Hills restaurant

10. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills

4.7

Exceptional(4799)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 51 times today

Established in 1997, King’s Fish House is Laguna Hills’ choice for seafood. Located near the Laguna Hills Mall, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

LK
LisaK
Denver / Colorado •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a lovely time at Las Brisas! Our server Frank was very attentive and informative. Our food was excellent and very filling. Thank you for the wonderful time with our family!
More info
Las BrisasPrice: Moderate• Californian• Laguna Beach
•
4.3
T
Thomas
San Francisco Bay Area •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great view in a very nice dining room and excellent food and service.
More info
The Loft at Montage Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Laguna Beach
•
4.7
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely tea house! Loved the food, had the mission high tea set and my friend ordered the rosemary chicken. DEEELISH! Plan for time to find parking and to walk over!
More info
The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
•
4.9
A
Anita
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent as always! Love my happy place for brunch, lunch, dinner!
More info
Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera RanchPrice: Moderate• Winery• Ladera Ranch
•
4.6
L
Lisa
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
We had a relative visiting from east coast who has celiac disease. He rarely eats out but if he does he uses an app that rates restaurants nearby that are celiac safe. Rosewood Social showed up on his app so we took him there. Most of the menu is gluten free which was great. He asked the waiter about the food prep and the waiter had the chef come out to talk to him. The chef reassured him that his meal would be prepared separately so there’s no cross contamination. The food was excellent and he even ordered another entree! My husband and I will be going back this restaurant. So good!
More info
Rosewood SocialPrice: Expensive• Southeast Asian• San Juan Capistrano
•
4.6

Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

54 restaurants available nearby

1. Rosewood Social

2. The Tea House on Los Rios

3. Las Brisas

4. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

5. Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch

6. Starfish Laguna Beach

7. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

8. Skyloft OC

9. 230 Forest Avenue

10. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable