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230 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA

230 Forest Avenue

4.8
4.8
2875 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 2,875 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Overall

  • Orange County

    Best Food

  • Orange County

    Californian

  • South Orange County

    Best Overall

  • South Orange County

    Best Food

  • South Orange County

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
230 Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "excellent service." It's a top choice for consistent culinary excellence, offering a "delightful atmosphere" and a "great location" for dining. The menu features standout dishes like calamari, Parker House rolls, and seafood specials. Perfect for a memorable dining experience.

2,875 Reviews

  1. Alice

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants at Laguna beach. We enjoyed every visit.

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  2. Jeannie

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner. Can't believe we had never been before this evening. Wonderful experience. Thank you to our amazing waiter - Jorge ... and the manager on duty this evening. Excellent. Everything was amazing. O

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  3. Ryan

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but the waiter winked at my girlfriend which i did not appreciate (jorge)

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  4. Andrew

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! Food came out hot and fresh. I will definitely come back when I’m in town. I think the oysters could’ve had something spicy with the topping it had. Service was fast!

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  5. Destiny

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seared ahi tuna was amazing. Excellent service. Would recommend.

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  6. Lianne

    VIP

    New York City

    104 reviews

    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently wonderful! Service, food and ambience all consistently superlative.

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  7. Cormac

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Alll over wonderful experience. Food excellent, service excellent value for money very good. Only slight negative was we were seated right by the kitchen so it was a little noisy and our clothes smelled of food after we left.,but we will definitely be back

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  8. Mark

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is cozy and elegant. Besides the yummy food we appreciated the level of professionalism and friendliness our waiter George (Jorge) displayed. We definitely will come back.

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  9. susan

    VIP

    Orange County

    361 reviews

    5.0

    361 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all had great meals. The halibut special with hazelnut was outstanding. The scallops are always great. And the double cut pork chop was great.

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  10. Chris

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Caesar salad had polenta croutons, which were an excellent surprise. The pork chop was perfectly prepared. The calamari was excellent. The food was all light and delicious. The service was excellent – very personable and out of her way accommodating 

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FAQs

230 Forest Avenue is rated 4.8 stars by 2875 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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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