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230 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA

230 Forest Avenue

4.9
4.9
2840 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 494-2545
  • Website
    http://www.230Forestavenue.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Marc Cohen
  • Location
    230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    PCH
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,840 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
230 Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach is a vibrant dining destination known for its "amazing quality" and "reliable service." Guests rave about the "remarkable fine dining experience," featuring "outstanding food" crafted with "freshest ingredients." The outdoor seating adds charm, and the "attentive staff" make every visit memorable. Highly recommended for a culinary delight!

2,840 Reviews

  1. William

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence in food quality, service and ambience. Consistency in all categories. Highly recommended.

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  2. Lianne

    VIP

    New York City

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two Thirty Forest is always outstanding! The food, the service, everything! Given last night was a Friday night, it was a bit louder than usual, but still the ambience was lovely. 

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  3. Robyn

    VIP

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal at 230 Forest! This time of year is our favorite as the restaurant and Forest Ave are festively decorated for the holidays. We had the filet and it was perfectly prepared and perfect temperature. Also had the halibut special. The fish was delicate and again perfectly cooked. Fabulous cocktails and a great wine menu. Can’t say enough about this favorite local spot!

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  4. Pegi

    VIP

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside and enjoyed the holiday decor It was warm and cozy. The food was terrific.

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  5. Camille

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    370 reviews

    5.0

    370 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are long time customers because we love this restaurant. We both had the crispy halibut tacos. They were delicious!!!

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  6. Tracy

    VIP

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is top-notch and the food is always excellent

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  7. Dave

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In our view the best restaurant in Laguna Beach where we have lived for 39 years. Fantastic food, we highly recommend the French Onion Soup if it's a cold night or the Seafood Salad if it is a warm day. The Halibut is amazing, the Chicken Milanese is as well. The staff make the visit special every time. You just can't beat 230 Forest Ave.

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  8. Carrie

    VIP

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best food and best service. Lucy is a restaurant's dream of a manager!

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  9. Eric

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The swordfish was amazing. One of our favorite local spots.

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  10. Shanta

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    230 Forest never fails to deliver. My goto Laguna Beach restaurant!

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230 Forest Avenue is rated 4.9 stars by 2840 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for 230 Forest Avenue

230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross street
    PCH
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marc Cohen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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