Restaurants near Laguna Culinary Arts Academy

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach

4.6

Exceptional(210)

Price: Expensive

• Winery • Laguna Beach

Welcome to McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach! We are a “hip” modern industrial luxury tasting lounge that is a cross between a New York “Soho” music venue and a “Napa Valley” tasting lounge. This is not an ordinary winery by any means.Featuring a 16-foot glass garage door, skylights, and a shaded patio, McClain Cellars brings the beauty of Laguna Beach into the tasting room. Along the bar, you will find artistic wine bottles with unique paintings on each. Each of the wines has a clever name like, “Summer Breeze,” “Love & Happiness,” “Promise Keeper,” and “Faithful Friend” to name a few. With the capacity to host up to 49 guests at once, this quaint venue offers free parking, easy freeway access and flexible hours. The tasting lounge is in the HIVE at 849 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA next to Kitchen in the Canyon and the Laguna Beach Beer Company.

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2. Terra Laguna Beach

4.1

Excellent(928)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

*Guests dining at Terra Laguna Beach must have tickets to either the Festival of the Arts, or the Pageant of the Masters to enter the premises. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.foapom.com or in person at the box office.*Terra Laguna Beach is the new on-property dining destination and event venue at the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters grounds in Laguna Beach, focusing on delicious and healthy California cuisine. With sustainable food practices utilizing farm stand-fresh produce and ethically sourced meats and cheeses, Terra Laguna Beach creates artfully crafted dishes to suit a variety of guests and appetites. Surrounded by nature and creative expression, Terra Laguna Beach offers guests an artistic culinary experience unique to this place and space.

3. Las Brisas

4.3

Awesome(12121)

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.

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4. Larsen at Hotel Laguna

4.5

Awesome(1519)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 51 times today

Nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach, Hotel Laguna offers a charming laid-back luxurious experience like no other. Just steps from the sparkling sea, experience the best of Southern California views and chef-driven creations. The beautiful Larsen Restaurant is where Orange County comes together for fresh local ingredients and cuisine that captures the diverse flavors of the modern West. An inspired selection of California wines and refreshing craft cocktails offer the perfect pairing for every plate. At Hotel Laguna we translate the essence of warm, heartfelt hospitality...morning, noon and night!

5. 230 Forest Avenue

4.9

Exceptional(2840)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 18 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.

6. Driftwood Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1304)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Laguna Beach

Booked 28 times today

Driftwood Kitchen and Stateroom bar is a casual restaurant that serves ocean-to-table fare next to a lovely waterfront view. Helmed by executive Chef Rainer Schwarz, the menu showcases an eclectic selection of seafood dishes that highlight the diversity of the Pacific. Menu highlights include hand-shucked oysters, salmon, octopus, swordfish and lobster, prepared with nothing but the finest and freshest ingredients. Driftwood also offers alternative menu items for landlubbers, such as dishes made of chicken or steak.Driftwood Kitchen and Stateroom Bar is open all through the week. In addition to its dinner menu, the restaurant serves brunch 7 days a week between 9 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. The airy dining room is a great place to enjoy a casual business lunch or a fun outing with friends. Driftwood Kitchen also boasts a bar, open from 9am - 10:30pm everyday.

7. Skyloft OC

4.5

Awesome(898)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 38 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.

8. Lumberyard

4.7

Exceptional(3239)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 21 times today

In 1912, at the bend of Forest Avenue, 23 year old Joe Jahraus opened the Laguna Lumber Company, he and his father(cigar maker, first postmaster and real estate agent) built the beautiful French Normandy building that is here today. Prior to the lumberyard opening, building supplies needed to be dragged in by mule or floated in on the tides, and therefore, Laguna Beach had less than three hundred permanent residences. After the lumberyard opened, the area began to grow at unprecedented rates, transforming it from a tent town into a thriving city. Laguna Lumber operated for seventy three years, sixty two of them in this location and its' architecture, influenced by Joe's tour abroad in World War I, is one of the most significant influences on the town's aesthetic. Half timbers, mud walls and shingled roofs grace many of the downtown storefronts and homes throughout the city because of this landmark. Today, 384 Forest is home to Lumberyard - a contemporary American restaurant.

9. Rebel Omakase

4.9

Exceptional(226)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 5 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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10. Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

4.5

Awesome(1567)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Laguna Beach

Booked 21 times today

Bustling pizzeria just steps from the beach that serves thin-crust pies & pasta amid a rustic dining room.NOTE: This is not affiliated with Cucina Alessa in Newport Beach or Huntington Beach.

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LINDA
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful lobster roll. Service was first class. Lunch on the patio was spectacular on a beautiful Laguna Beach day.
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Larsen at Hotel LagunaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Laguna Beach
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Katherine
Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Superb dining experience. Wished we had gone during lunch hours to better see the views that were still amazing at night. We ordered the lobster for two and it was epic. With this dish, I recommend ordering a side of asparagus if Mexican sides do not appeal to you. The scallops with raisins were amazing too. The servers were friendly but professional. 10 out of 10
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Las BrisasPrice: Moderate• Californian• Laguna Beach
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4.3
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christyVIP
Orange County •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fabulous service and wine. Great place to visit on a Sunday afternoon to taste great wine while listening to live music.
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McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• Winery• Laguna Beach
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4.6
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Todd
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great time as usual! Bartenders were great as we grabbed a drink while waiting for our table to be ready, we we’re early ! Love this place and will always go back!
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Javier's Crystal CovePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newport Beach
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JulieVIP
Orange County •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 30, 2024
The atmosphere, food and service were lovely. And while slightly overpriced, the venue and experience are the perfect combination with a night at the show. My only real complaint was that my first margarita came with no salt in the rim even though I'd asked specifically. I want it back and the second came back with minimal salt and was very watered down. I didn't end up drinking more than 1/4 of it.
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Terra Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Laguna Beach
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1. McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach

2. Terra Laguna Beach

3. Las Brisas

4. Larsen at Hotel Laguna

5. 230 Forest Avenue

6. Driftwood Kitchen

7. Skyloft OC

8. Lumberyard

9. Rebel Omakase

10. Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

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