Best Family Style Restaurants in Laguna Beach

11 restaurants available nearby

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1. Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

4.8

Exceptional(1728)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Laguna Beach

Booked 11 times today

We are an independent neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach, between Main Beach & the Historic Festival of Arts, owned by Laguna Beach native, Executive Chef Lindsay Smith. Inspired by Wine Country and California Coastal cuisine, our focus is on serving guests the way Chef Lindsay would feed her own family, in a warm, inviting atmosphere. We source the freshest ingredients, including free-range, organic poultry, sustainable seafood, antibiotic- and hormone-free meats, and seasonal, local produce. We strive to minimize our environmental impact and support the local community. Chef Lindsay, named one of the Top 10 chefs in Orange County and Top 5 in Laguna Beach, is dedicated to quality food, friendly service, and a memorable dining experience.LUNCH: Casual table service, Counter service for Grab & Go (reservations not required) DINNER: Table service (reservations recommended)

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2. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(8623)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Newport Beach

Booked 106 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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3. O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Laguna Beach

4.9

Exceptional(325)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Laguna Beach

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to O Fine Japanese Cuisine, the restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and traditional sushi in an elegant and comfortable setting. Explore beyond the sushi and sashimi such wonderful dishes as Chillean Sea Bass Misoyaki, Boneless Short Rib or Baked Lobster Tail. A must try is our signature Sashimi Sampler which has Halibut with truffle oil, Salmon with garlic ponzu, Albacore with crispy garlic, Peach Scallp, Tuna with sesame dressing and crispy onion, and Yellowtail with jalapeno. There is something for everyone from our one item entree to a variety of sushi, sashimi and fusion cuisines. We are conveniently located inside the Albertson shopping center with plenty of parking spaces for local residents or visitors. Please join us for the wonderful, exciting, O experience. We look forward to serving you soon!

4. Maro Wood Grill

4.4

Awesome(369)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Laguna Beach

Booked 2 times today

Maro Wood Grill is an Argentinean-inspired steakhouse that brings out the riches flavors of simple, seasonal, sustainable farm-to-table cuisine in a revolving rustic menu cooked under bright embers.Maro Wood Grill has been awarded for \"best burger\" in Laguna Beach, two years in a row for \"Most Delicious Dessert\" in Orange County On Fridays and Saturdays, after 9:00 pm please call the restaurant for availability.

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5. JOEY Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(305)

Price: Moderate

• American • Corona del Mar

Booked 294 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.

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6. CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2770)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newport Beach

Booked 79 times today

CUCINA enoteca is located on the west side of Fashion Island, Orange County's most sophisticated retail experience. 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 a rustic farmhouse.

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7. Louie's by the Bay

4.7

Exceptional(1439)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Newport Beach

Booked 55 times today

Louie’s by the Bay is a modern Italian steakhouse located on the waterfront along picturesque Mariners Mile in Newport Beach. With a 180-degree view of Newport Bay, a warm elegant design, and exceptional service, Louie's brings an unparalleled dining experience to Newport Beach. The restaurant is the latest addition from Ron Salisbury of El Cholo and The Cannery. The menu features authentic charcuterie and antipasti, unique pastas, prime steaks and chops, classic Italian desserts, and a truly exceptional wine list. Open for dinner nightly, with a lively and late-night cocktail scene. A presto!Join us for Bottomless Sparkling Brunch!

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8. Little Sister - Irvine

4.5

Awesome(1226)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Irvine

Booked 89 times today

East-Meets-West dishes that inspire and evoke a feeling of being welcomed into Chef Vuong's home. Little Sister's menu showcases Chef Tin's take on one of the more interesting and rich collisions of food and culture that was borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia.Dishes blend and balance the spices and flavors of Southeast Asia with French techniques and Dutch and British colonial influences. The menu is continually and progressively evolving, reflecting inspiration and the seasons. Chef Tin curates the restaurant's wine and beverage program with a focus on intriguing labels, both domestically and from around the world.

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9. KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6

Exceptional(168)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 9 times today

Join Chef Sanjay’s culinary journey from New Delhi to Dana Point and enjoy a contemporary approach to Indian regional specialties that places creative artistry, quality of ingredients, and respect for authentic flavors and ingredients at the forefront of cooking. KAHANI, which means "story" in Hindi, is open from Tuesday through Saturday; 5-9 p.m.

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10. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(420)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 45 times today

**We are walk in only for Brunch. Reservations & walk ins available for Dinner**Mayfield combines modern Californian cooking with flavors from the Levant region, an area spanning the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa. Made to be shared, our food is designed to be experienced and enjoyed together.Please include any humans, big or small, in your guest count so we can make sure we have enough space at the table for you all.

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KarinVIP
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such a beautiful restaurant and service. Wonderful hostess staff too and we very much appreciate the hostesses rearranging our table arrangements after I inadvertently made a reservation at a high top for our party, which included my mother who uses a walker and would not be able to dine at a high top. Thank you Maestro’s for a lovely 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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Leslye
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Joey is a fantastic dining experience. The staff is phenomenal and the food is phenomenal and the vibe is phenomenal! I wish it was a little quieter but to be honest it’s not annoying noise it’s lively noise. You can tell that everyone in the building is joyful being there and that’s a good thing. Every time I go to Joey I enjoy myself.
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JOEY Newport BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Corona del Mar
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4.7
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CC2019VIP
Orange County •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, great service. Whenever we are in town, it’s our go to for Japanese food. Love the rainbow spider roll.
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O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Laguna Beach
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4.9
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RobertVIP
San Diego •31 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Food was outstanding. Low key but very high quality restaurant in Laguna. Worth the drive
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Nirvana by Chef LindsayPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Laguna Beach
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4.8
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kryhoskVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2024
Passed by this place hundreds of times but finally tried and can understand why its the favorite local restaurant of good friends of ours. Menu offered a wide variety of interesting choices, food was great, and service was outstanding.
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Maro Wood GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Laguna Beach
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4.4

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

2. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

3. O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Laguna Beach

4. Maro Wood Grill

5. JOEY Newport Beach

6. CUCINA enoteca - Newport Beach

7. Louie's by the Bay

8. Little Sister - Irvine

9. KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

10. Mayfield- San Juan Capistrano

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