Best Restaurants for People Watching in Laguna Beach

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Tango

4.5

Awesome(62)

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.

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2. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

4.7

Exceptional(128)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 2 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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3. Javier's Crystal Cove

4.7

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newport Beach

Booked 305 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.

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4. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(8572)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Newport Beach

Booked 101 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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5. Mozambique Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(3030)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Laguna Beach

Booked 9 times today

Mozambique brings a taste of Southern Africa’s coastal cuisine to Laguna Beach. Enjoy wood-fired steaks fresh seafood, and chicken with ocean views and Live Entertainment! 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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6. Bluefin Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1205)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Newport Beach

Booked 11 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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7. Starfish Laguna Beach

4.8

Exceptional(2178)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Laguna Beach

Booked 28 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!

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8. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2717)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 41 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.

9. The Quiet Woman

4.7

Exceptional(1537)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Corona del Mar

Booked 15 times today

Serving Dinner Tuesday - Saturday from 5 pm. Music Tuesday & Wednesday 8 - 11. Thursday. Friday. Saturday 9-12:15

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10. Sushi Roku - Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(1281)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Newport Beach

Booked 30 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.

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Fabrycevip
Las Vegas •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a treat - roof top Is a must ! The Sea Bass is Devine and it’s also a great place for breakfast.
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Mozambique RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Steak• Laguna Beach
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4.4
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George
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing sushi and service. Samuel, Kayli and and the other chef there also were all so welcoming and fun to be with! Will be coming back!
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FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel LagunaPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Laguna Beach
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4.7
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George
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing !! our server jasmine was so awsome, she really made the first experience fun !! The food was 10/10 hats off to the chef. I strongly suggest you get a pomegranate martini, simply delicious. Thank you for a great evening.
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Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Newport Beach
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4.7
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Gianna
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I’ve come to this Javier’s multiple times, everything here is amazing. Especially the service. The food is great, my favorite is the Steak Picado. The only downside from my experience is that it is extremely noisy, but that’s not really the restaurants fault it’s just due to high volume.
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Javier's Crystal CovePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newport Beach
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4.7
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Nancyvip
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Had a wonderful dinner last Friday with friends. I had not been before, but will certainly go back again and again.
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TangoPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Laguna Beach
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4.5

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Tango

2. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

3. Javier's Crystal Cove

4. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

5. Mozambique Restaurant

6. Bluefin Restaurant

7. Starfish Laguna Beach

8. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

9. The Quiet Woman

10. Sushi Roku - Newport Beach

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