Best Live Music Restaurants in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

43 restaurants available nearby

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1. Mozambique Restaurant

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Laguna Beach

Booked 31 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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2. The Drake in Laguna

4.9

Exceptional(1467)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 13 times today

We offer seating in 3 spaces,, including our Bar/Lounge, Dining Room/Chef’s Counter or Intimate fire-wall enclosed Patio. Due to space considerations, please contact us directly for larger tables of 6 or more guests.Live entertainment is performed nightly on the main stage in our Dining Room. Tables are by reservation only, for dinner. Hours of Music; Su/M/Tu, 5:30-9:30pm Wed/Thu 6-10pm Fr/Sa 6:30-10:30pm. All Tables in Main Room or Patio, Th/Fr/Sa, are subject to a $10 per person Live music charge, on top of dinner tab. Our dynamic musical line-up of Jazz, R&B, Soul & Contemporary artists, provides an interactive yet intimate experience, in an elegant yet relaxed setting.The Drake features New American cuisine prepared by Award Winning Chef team Paul & Nick Gstrein. Seasonal offerings encompass an ever-evolving menu of unique small plates, steaks, chops, fresh seafood & desserts. Our curated Wine & Spirits selections serve to enhance the dining experience.Meet us at The Drake!

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3. Tavern at the Mission

4.7

Exceptional(524)

Price: Expensive

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 31 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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4. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2055)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 30 times today

Located in the oceanfront resort, Montage Laguna Beach, The Loft features stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean – the perfect backdrop for enjoying market-fresh, creative American cuisine with friendly, informed, and professional service. Innovative signature dishes reflect California regional cuisine with strong influences from the Americas; other favorites also include roasted meats and seafood.

5. Skyloft OC

4.5

Awesome(898)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 15 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.

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6. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

4.1

Excellent(316)

Price: Expensive

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 45 times today

Nestled along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Salt Creek Grille proudly returns to the Dana Point community under new ownership. Our newly remodeled interiors and stunning outdoor patio exude elegance and comfort for unparalleled ambiance, setting the perfect stage for savoring our enhanced menu that features a true, wood-fired American steakhouse with a California coastal twist.

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7. Larsen at Hotel Laguna

4.5

Awesome(1520)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 39 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!

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8. Bricco Cucina and Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 7 times today

Owners Jordan and Creig Mullikin love to eat delicious food, drink great wine and be treated like family. They want every bite, every sip, every visit to be delicious and a treat. Our goal is to serve you fresh, homemade, and thoughtful dishes focused on our family's heritage and our customers' needs to make everyone feel like family at our neighborhood spot which sports a modern yet vintage vibe. We have a large outdoor patio that is both heated and covered. One of the more popular things here at Bricco is our live music Friday's and Saturday's with very talented singers and performers.

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9. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(333)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 27 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,

10. Rosewood Social

4.6

Exceptional(153)

Price: Expensive

• Southeast Asian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 8 times today

Located on the rooftop of the historic Franciscan Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, Rosewood Social offers a unique combination of soulful Southeast Asian cuisine with curated cocktails and panoramic downtown views. Imagine savoring delicious food with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine on a terrace overlooking Mission San Juan at sunset. Our Award-winning Chef, John Beriker has put together a wonderful menu filled with comforting flavors from his 25 years of travels in Southeast Asia. Join us for a relaxing and truly memorable dining and drinking experience!

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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
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ChrisVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, service, and drinks. Perfect atmosphere for the holiday’s. Good to see people dressed up.
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The Drake in LagunaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Laguna Beach
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4.9
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CynthiaVIP
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Mikey our server for lunch was really wonderful. Very helpful in the ordering for both wine and entrees. Lovely personality! The food was well prepared, a little pricey, but as expected :) View was terrific, we had a central table right at the window and Mikey opened the windows for us upon request so that we could have a simultaneous view and fresh air on this gorgeous day. Lovely lunch!! (Branzino, lobster salad and Cobb shrimp salad all delicious) (Also liked that the valet was free and that I was able to charge my car while dining!) Will definitely be back when next in Laguna (from LA)
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The Loft at Montage Laguna BeachPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Laguna Beach
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4.7
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michaelVIP
Orange County •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always great service! Food is excellent as well. Servers Stella, John and Natalie and others are always on top of it! 0h and David too! If I had one complaint it would be that it gets very loud inside the restaurant, can’t talk to people at your table very easily. I give the restaurant 5 stars!
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Tavern at the MissionPrice: Expensive• American• San Juan Capistrano
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4.7
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Megan
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Our visit to the Jingle Bar was great. Victoria was our waitress and she was the BEST!
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Skyloft OCPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Beach
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4.5

Best Live Music Restaurants in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Mozambique Restaurant

2. The Drake in Laguna

3. Tavern at the Mission

4. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

5. Skyloft OC

6. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

7. Larsen at Hotel Laguna

8. Bricco Cucina and Wine Bar

9. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

10. Rosewood Social

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