Best Restaurants for Foodies in Lake Forest

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Puesto Los Olivos

4.6

Exceptional(1775)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Irvine

Booked 34 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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2. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.7

Exceptional(2862)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. located in Laguna Hills. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

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3. Mangia Bene Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(670)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 10 times today

Mangia Bene Cucina in Laguna Niguel, CA, is a foodie hotspot serving up original and delicious Italian dishes. With over 25 years of experience, they deliver what they call 'The Fresh Italian Food Experience'. Reviewers love their great food and service, with one saying 'food is always good' and another praising the 'flavorful and perfectly cooked and fresh' dishes. The place is often busy, indicating a strong reputation among locals and visitors.

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4. OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo

4.8

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 17 times today

At Opah Restaurant & Bar, we serve the finest fresh fish in Orange County. Carefully hand selected each day to deliver the best quality available. Come in and enjoy the menu created by Marc A. Cohen, One of the Best Chef's in Orange County. The menu is exquisite, featuring edible works of art, that look so good the could be on a magazine cover. Dont forget to try one of our signature Award Winning Martinis. If you wondering how we came up with the name Opah. It comes from the Hawaiian word for Moonfish, which was once viewed as Good Luck by fisherman, & often given away as a gesture of Good Will.

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5. Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens

4.8

Exceptional(11466)

Price: Expensive

• American • Corona del Mar

Booked 116 times today

We are excited for your visit, and welcome you to experience our beautiful outdoor dining room in Newport Beach. That being said we are outdoors and encourage all guest to dress appropriate to the season. We have added a beautiful heated covered awning for the winter months. We offer blankets for sale that can be kept, or left behind and donated to a local charity we support. We will still be requesting a two hour dinning limit per visit.Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens offers the freshest, locally sourced , seasonal farm-to-fork cuisine paired with exclusive wines and craft cocktails and beers. Located on a seven acre home and garden center in the heart of beautiful Corona del Mar, Farmhouse provides a dining experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else and can be quite romantic. What sets us apart is the unparalleled beauty of Rogers Gardens combined perfectly with a unique cuisine created by Chef Rich Mead.

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6. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(813)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 29 times today

Orange County-based restaurateur Russ Bendel and partners are bringing a sister restaurant to his thriving wine country concepts to the San Juan Capistrano dining scene.Bloom is an all-encompassing dining experience, featuring craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer selections. Located directly across from the Mission of San Juan on the corner of Old Mission Road and Camino Capistrano. Check out our website for more information: www.BloomSanJuanCapistrano.comDon't forget to follow us on instagram to stay up to date about Bloom: BloomRestaurantAndBar

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7. Javier's Crystal Cove

4.7

Exceptional(174)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newport Beach

Booked 303 times today

Artistically designed with unique sculptures, Javier's Crystal Cove provides guests with ocean views in a cozy, contemporary atmosphere to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. It opened its doors in 2008 on Newport Beach and is conveniently close to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center. This restaurant offers guests an upscale dining experience with such entrees as the Maine lobster enchilada topped with Monterey jack cheese and grilled chicken breasts braised in chipotle sauce. Javier's Crystal Cove serves a variety of fresh seafood dishes, appetizers and delicious desserts. It has a full bar that features numerous tequilas, cocktails, beers and wine. Javier's Crystal Cove also offers outdoor dining. It accepts reservations over the phone and online.

8. The Goldfinch

4.6

Exceptional(205)

Price: Expensive

• American • Irvine

Booked 10 times today

California Cuisine and an extensive Beverage and Craft Cocktail program while focusing on only the best and freshest quality ingredients.

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9. Hannas Prime Steak

4.9

Exceptional(3502)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 16 times today

Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar was established in 2005 and has quickly become one of Orange County’s premiere dining establishments. Named one of the U.S. top 100 restaurants, Hanna's Restaurant & Bar offers modern American Steakhouse cuisine prepared with classic, traditional flair. Our appetite for an exceptional dining experience is rooted deep in our passion for extraordinary culinary creations and exemplified in our award-wining service and ambiance. From our friendly bartenders, vibrant ambiance, outgoing wait staff, and incredible menu, our guests are always embraced in a comforting fashion. And on any given night you can always find owner David Hanna mingling among guests and ensuring that every detail of their experience at Hanna’s is nothing short of extraordinary.

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10. Tavern at the Mission

4.7

Exceptional(524)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 33 times today

Renowned Orange County restaurateur David Wilhelm, along with longtime partner Gregg Solomon, purchased this iconic location in the heart of charming downtown San Juan Capistrano overlooking the Jewel of the California missions. The menu features many of his signature classic comfort foods such as his Famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken, French 75's Onion Soup, and Whiskey Shrimp Dijon, featured at his Tavern House Kitchen+Bar in Newport Beach. Chef Wilhelm is a longtime South County resident, well known for the many concepts he has created over the years including Kachina, Sorrento Grille, French 75, Savannah Chophouse and Jimmy's Famous American Tavern. Tavern at the Mission has a large, tree covered, pet friendly patio with beautiful mission views. The interiors have been beautifully renovated with a chandelier lit dining room and a warm central fireplace. Our' Tumbleweed Bar' is designed as an homage to San Juan Capistrano's Equestrian and Vaqueros history.

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Darby
Toronto / Ontario •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Sat outside with heaters and was comfy and quite which we were in mood for. Inside was more lively and loud but nice if you wanted that vibe. Amazing hazel nut encrusted halibut. Waiter was great
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OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso ViejoPrice: Expensive• Californian• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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4.8
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LaurieVIP
Orange County •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Mangia Bene never disappoints They have a great menu and they treat you like family!
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Mangia Bene CucinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
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4.7
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kathie
Orange County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience. So glad they added enchiladas to their amazing taco menu. The mole enchilada was delicious.
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Puesto Los OlivosPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Irvine
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4.6
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RandallVIP
Orange County •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a treat to eat at Ironwood…food is excellent, servers friendly and knowledgeable with regard to menu items and specials for the evening. Management always welcoming and you can see them stepping up to help their servers and keep the orders flowing. Great for everyday dining or special occasions. Special shout out to Gabe…you’re the best!
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Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.CookPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
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4.7
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RuthVIP
San Diego •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a special treat to dine at The Farmhouse! Loved my burger, our table also loved the Jidori Chicken, and the mussels. The Butternut Squash Soup was reportedly meh. Desserts a bit disappointing today (not usually) — can’t recommend the berry sorbet (odd-tasting), and the Vanilla Pot de crème was a bit bland according to the friend who had the soup. Our waiter was like a warm hug, the kind of server you look forward to his check-ins!
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Farmhouse at Rogers GardensPrice: Expensive• American• Corona del Mar
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4.8

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Puesto Los Olivos

2. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

3. Mangia Bene Cucina

4. OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo

5. Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens

6. Bloom Restaurant + Bar

7. Javier's Crystal Cove

8. The Goldfinch

9. Hannas Prime Steak

10. Tavern at the Mission

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