Best Casual Restaurants in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

64 restaurants available nearby

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1. Larsen at Hotel Laguna

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 40 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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2. Selanne Steak Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(2780)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Laguna Beach

Booked 12 times today

Selanne Steak Tavern, owned by Anaheim Duck legend Teemu Selanne and located in a quaint, historical home built in 1934, features an upscale casual neighborhood tavern and a traditional steakhouse. In addition to the absolute best steaks in Orange County, the Tavern offers great burgers, small plates, salads and appetizers as well as an extensive world class wine list, great specialty cocktails and craft beers. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an amazing Selanne experience!

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3. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

4.7

Exceptional(2055)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Laguna Beach

Booked 25 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.

4. Driftwood Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1307)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Laguna Beach

Booked 42 times today

Driftwood Kitchen and Stateroom bar is a casual restaurant that serves ocean-to-table fare next to a lovely waterfront view. Helmed by executive Chef Rainer Schwarz, the menu showcases an eclectic selection of seafood dishes that highlight the diversity of the Pacific. Menu highlights include hand-shucked oysters, salmon, octopus, swordfish and lobster, prepared with nothing but the finest and freshest ingredients. Driftwood also offers alternative menu items for landlubbers, such as dishes made of chicken or steak.Driftwood Kitchen and Stateroom Bar is open all through the week. In addition to its dinner menu, the restaurant serves brunch 7 days a week between 9 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. The airy dining room is a great place to enjoy a casual business lunch or a fun outing with friends. Driftwood Kitchen also boasts a bar, open from 9am - 10:30pm everyday.

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5. Mozambique Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(3036)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Laguna Beach

Booked 25 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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6. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.8

Exceptional(1737)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 56 times today

Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook located in Laguna Beach is committed to providing our guests with exceptional service, quality, and value. We aspire to perfect our craft, create emotional connections, and set the benchmark for cuisine in Southern California, and beyond.Come, be a guest in our home. We look forward to serving you!

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7. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

4.2

Awesome(316)

Price: Expensive

• American • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 31 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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8. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills

4.6

Exceptional(4854)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 62 times today

Established in 1997, King’s Fish House is Laguna Hills’ choice for seafood. Located near the Laguna Hills Mall, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

9. Skyloft OC

4.5

Awesome(898)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 13 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.

10. 230 Forest Avenue

4.9

Exceptional(2845)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 34 times today

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.

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Joanne
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was good, would love another vegan option for the brunch. Place was nice, views were great!
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Driftwood KitchenPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Laguna Beach
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4.5
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johnVIP
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service, atmosphere and food. The valet service alarm made the experience stress free as Laguna is not easy to find parking.
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Larsen at Hotel LagunaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Laguna Beach
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4.5
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veronica
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days 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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CynthiaVIP
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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KarenVIP
Orange County •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
From the moment we entered the property, we were greeted warmly and treated graciously. The restaurant ambiance is elegant, yet homey. Service was appropriately attentive. The food was delicious, particularly the wedge salad and side order of carrots. The steak was good, but not exceptional.
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Selanne Steak TavernPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Laguna Beach
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4.7

Best Casual Restaurants in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

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64 restaurants available nearby

1. Larsen at Hotel Laguna

2. Selanne Steak Tavern

3. The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach

4. Driftwood Kitchen

5. Mozambique Restaurant

6. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

7. Salt Creek Grille Orange County

8. King's Fish House - Laguna Hills

9. Skyloft OC

10. 230 Forest Avenue

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