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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

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1. Starfish Laguna Beach
4.8
Exceptional(2200)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • Laguna Beach
Booked 33 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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2. Mozambique Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(3036)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Laguna Beach
Booked 33 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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3. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano
4.8
Exceptional(332)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 21 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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4. Tango
4.7
Exceptional(67)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Laguna Beach
Booked 4 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
5. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna
4.8
Exceptional(128)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Laguna Beach
Booked 5 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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6. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum
4.0
Excellent(236)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Irvine
Booked 5 times today
P.F. Chang's is a restaurant concept that honors the 2,000-year-old Asian tradition of wok cooking and believes in making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. With a Farm to Wok™ food philosophy at its core, P.F. Chang's chefs hand-roll dim sum, hand chop and slice all vegetables and meats, handcraft every sauce and wok-cook each recipe, every day in every restaurant using wholesome, fresh ingredients. With roots in Chinese cooking, the culinary landscape at P.F. Chang's now stretches across Asia with diverse, culturally inspired recipes including hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese-style soups and bowls, traditional Chinese dim sum, wok-fired chicken and beef entrées, and family style noodles and rice. All made from scratch every day.
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7. Javier's Crystal Cove
4.7
Exceptional(174)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Newport Beach
Booked 294 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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8. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach
4.7
Exceptional(8610)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Newport Beach
Booked 118 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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9. Bluefin Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1205)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Newport Beach
Booked 19 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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10. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine
4.6
Exceptional(2722)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Irvine
Booked 62 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.

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  • veronica
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our server Jorge was so amazing and very attentive. He also gave us recommendations of local places in the area to also check after our dinner.
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    Mozambique RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Steak• Laguna Beach
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    4.4
  • Joe DonVIP
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Eveything about this establishment is on-point. Be it the outstanding service, the food (presentation and flavor), the ambient lighting or the beautiful decor. They truly are firing on all cylinders here, and will make for a top-night for any occasion whatsoever. I cannot speak highly enough about this place in all honesty, making it a local favorite for several years now.
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    Starfish Laguna BeachPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Laguna Beach
    •
    4.8
  • Kathy
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Esme was our server and she was great, we want to be at her table from now on. Great server, friendly, and was there for whatever we needed. Our son's best friend just happened to be the entertainment when we sat on the patio so it was perfect. Thanks for everything.
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    Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan CapistranoPrice: Moderate• American• San Juan Capistrano
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    4.8
  • ShabnamVIP
    California Central Coast •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Tango is a cozy, European style gem I’ve visited twice. Niko was friendly and spot-on with wine and food recommendations. The Angus beef brisket was melt in your mouth perfection, definitely recommend! Everything was amazing, though the lobster Caesar salad could use less dressing to avoid soaking the lettuce, especially for the price. One note: they leave the door open, and it gets quite chilly. Otherwise, a fantastic experience!
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    TangoPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Laguna Beach
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    4.7
  • George
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 30, 2024
    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
    •
    4.8

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