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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Laguna Beach

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A photo of Tango restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(82)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Laguna Beach
Booked 7 times today
Tango Laguna embarks on a culinary voyage blending global flavors with local dedication. Our menu boasts tapas, sandwiches, and main courses meticulously prepared with care and precision. Each dish, influenced by worldwide inspirations, is paired thoughtfully with wines and cocktails, complemented by bites enhancing the dining experience.Featuring premium meats, artisan cheeses, and fusion small plates sourced globally, our commitment to quality defines every meal, offering a unique culinary journey exclusive to Tango in Laguna Beach, CA.Join us for weekend brunch, a delightful twist on classic favorites paired with cocktails in a coastal ambiance. Wednesdays bring the International Wine Experience, presenting a curated wine selection paired with small plates celebrating diverse culinary traditions, transporting your palate worldwide from Laguna Beach.
A photo of FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(130)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Laguna Beach
Booked 12 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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4.7
Exceptional(1215)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Newport Beach
Booked 21 times today
Classic and creative sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes, many showing international influences, in a stylish contemporary setting, from Nobu Matsuhisa alumnus Takashi Abe.
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4.4
Awesome(3053)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Laguna Beach
Booked 29 times today
Mozambique blends exotic adventure with warm hospitality, offering a menu rich with South African influences, including signature Peri-Peri prawns, wood-fired steaks, and flavorful curries. The three-story venue boasts stunning ocean views from its Veranda rooftop, elegant dining in the Durban Room, a lively music scene in the newly renovated Ivan’z House (formerly the Shebeen, updated in July 2024), and a serene garden patio.Reservations will guarantee a table in our restaurant, but seating area is subject to availability. Please expect an additional wait for Rooftop Seating, Live Music, and other high demand areas. To book a Private Event or 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.
A photo of JOEY Newport Beach restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(463)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newport Beach
Booked 281 times today
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. In the heart of Orange County’s luxury shopping destination, Fashion Island, JOEY Newport Beach is an opulent oasis. The space features a gallery wall highlighting several hand-picked local artists and a unique Bocci light installation. Boasting 9,367 square feet, it includes an open patio which features a bar and retractable sections of roof, providing coverage and the ability to open to the day or evening sky. A large-scale outdoor fire pit offers guests an inviting lounge area, this space is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of well-deserved champagne fireside after a day of shopping.
A photo of CUCINA enoteca - Irvine restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2754)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Irvine
Booked 74 times today
CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.
A photo of Sushi Roku - Newport Beach restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1313)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Newport Beach
Booked 40 times today
Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées.
A photo of Rothschild's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1742)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Corona del Mar
Booked 13 times today
Rothschild's has been the cornerstone of Corona Del Mar for over 40 years. It has been family owned since early conception and has become a place where our customers and staff have come to call home.
A photo of The Quiet Woman restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1577)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Corona del Mar
Booked 8 times today
Serving Dinner Tuesday - Saturday from 5 pm. Music Tuesday & Wednesday 8 - 11. Thursday. Friday. Saturday 9-12:15
A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(351)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 17 times today
Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

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  • DennisVIP
    London •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Sushi bar chefs are outstanding: professional, friendly and always responsive to the customers’ questions and requests.
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    Bluefin RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Newport Beach
    4.7
  • LeighVIP
    Indiana •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Every time we visit Laguna we have to eat at Mozambique. It never dissappoints. The menu has some unique items you can’t get everywhere. The Durban Curry is my husband’s go to dish. The service is always great too. We had Greg as our server for a second time and he’s awesome.
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    Mozambique RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Steak• Laguna Beach
    4.4
  • Mia
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We made a reservation on 2/13 as an early vday and birthday celebration for my husband. When we arrived there was one other table at the restaurant. The experience was intimate, the selection was abundant, and the service was excellent. The flavor was perfect. Definitely worth the money.
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    TangoPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Laguna Beach
    4.7
  • Christi
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Ambience was great (we sat on the patio, there were heaters and a fire pit), our server Jenny was delightful, and the food, both presentation and taste, was wonderful! (We had the truffle fries, steak & tuna sushi, and the molton lava cake.) The patio wasn’t very busy, as it was a Monday night. Everything was top notch, right down to the glass of champagne when we arrived! Love that! We’ll definitely come back again!
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    JOEY Newport BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Newport Beach
    4.7
  • Meaghan
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Feb 2025
    Made the reservation at Fin but likely didn’t need to because we were the only people seated near the sushi bar and the Hotel Laguna restaurant had plenty of seating with the same menus. The food was great and with all of our plates cleaned we had zero complaints! The charred edamame and Sunset roll were my favorites!!
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    FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel LagunaPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Laguna Beach
    4.8
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