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The Drake in Laguna, Laguna Beach, CA

The Drake in Laguna

4.9
4.9
1527 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 376-1000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Gstrein
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    Between Nyes Place and Hinkle Place on South Coast Hwy
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is provided, adjacent to our building $7.00 per vehicle, No Validation. - Nav direct to The Drake Valet stand @ 2880 South Coast Hwy)Please do Not park behind the restaurant. Self parking available on S.Coast Hwy.
  • Public transit
    http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cityhall/transit_and_trolleys/default.htm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,527 people are saying

The Drake in Laguna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • Orange County

    Hot spot

  • Orange County

    Contemporary American

  • South Orange County

    Best Ambiance

  • South Orange County

    Hot spot

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • South Orange County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Drake in Laguna Beach is a vibrant dining destination offering "amazing food" and "incredible service." Guests love the "live music" and "sophisticated atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the venison and lamb lollipops. With attentive staff and a lively ambiance, it promises "a memorable evening."

1,527 Reviews
  1. Maximilian VIP

    Seattle19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Drake in Laguna Beach offers an exceptional dining experience with a perfect blend of great food, live music, and outstanding service. The steak and salmon were both cooked to perfection—flavorful, tender, and beautifully presented. The live music added a fantastic ambiance, making the evening feel special and lively. Service was attentive and professional, ensuring a seamless dining experience from start to finish. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, The Drake delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended!

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  2. Robert

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for a wonderful evening. Food was great, but Emily’s hospitality made our evening. Keep up the good work.

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  3. Ethan

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming here for awhile, and not once do I ever leave with a bad taste in my mouth. We love you, The Drake!!❤️

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  4. Rich VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish , like having your own Jazz club . Band ✅ Drinks ✅ Food ✅ Service & ambiance ✅ We will be back soon

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  5. Julian VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great evening, food was excellent, the live music was great. Well worth a visit

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  6. Larry

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful evening in every way. Will definitely return again soon.

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  7. LINDA VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husband’s birthday here and it was such a wonderful experience. The restaurant is quaint with such a nice jazzy vibe. The food, drinks and service were excellent. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Amir VIP

    Orange County24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best in class in OC!! From arrival and reception by a gracious beautiful hostess to the service by a caring guy (Tim), to the food that was absolutely first class! We love this place. We live mostly in Manhattan NY surrounded by really good restaurants and only part time here in OC. And I would put Drake amongst the best! Obviously the restaurant is managed properly, the ‘Chef’ and the staff are world class and never disappoint! I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orange County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at The Drake. It was such a great experience. The waitress, Emily was great. The couple that was sitting beside us was really fun, and the food was so delicious. I love the ambiance, kind of art deco. We had such a great experience!!! Can’t wait to go back!!!!!

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  10. Shay

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at the Drake…we had an amazing meal the first time, the Venison and Filet was amazing. So we took our mom for Vday and it just wasn’t very good, sadly. I had the Venison again it was food not great this time. My mom had the pork chop and it had zero flavor, it was cooked well but just no flavor. My SO had the ribeye this time and it was terrible, so much fat it was ridiculous. Our appetizers were great, service was great but the food was sadly mediocre this time. Probably won’t go back.

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FAQs

The Drake in Laguna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 376-1000.

The Drake in Laguna is rated 4.9 stars by 1527 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Drake in Laguna

2894 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Nyes Place and Hinkle Place on South Coast Hwy
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is provided, adjacent to our building $7.00 per vehicle, No Validation. - Nav direct to The Drake Valet stand @ 2880 South Coast Hwy)Please do Not park behind the restaurant. Self parking available on S.Coast Hwy.
  • Public transit
    http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cityhall/transit_and_trolleys/default.htm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Gstrein
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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