Best Restaurants for People Watching in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Starfish Laguna Beach

4.8

Exceptional(2170)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Laguna Beach

Booked 41 times today

Thank you for thinking of Starfish Laguna! Indoor & Patio Dining are available! Reservations are strongly encouraged, and available via phone at 949.715.9200.Lunch: Daily from 11a - 3pOpium Hour: Everyday 3p - 6p (dine-in only)Dinner: Daily from 3p - 9pWe offer our full menu for takeout and delivery, with delivery offered in partnership with Doordash or through our website. To place a pickup order, please call 949.715.8205. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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2. Mozambique Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(3024)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Laguna Beach

Booked 32 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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3. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(324)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 21 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,

4. Tango

4.6

Exceptional(62)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Laguna Beach

Booked 13 times today

Tango Laguna embarks on a culinary voyage blending global flavors with local dedication. Our menu boasts tapas, sandwiches, and main courses meticulously prepared with care and precision. Each dish, influenced by worldwide inspirations, is paired thoughtfully with wines and cocktails, complemented by bites enhancing the dining experience.Featuring premium meats, artisan cheeses, and fusion small plates sourced globally, our commitment to quality defines every meal, offering a unique culinary journey exclusive to Tango in Laguna Beach, CA.Join us for weekend brunch, a delightful twist on classic favorites paired with cocktails in a coastal ambiance. Wednesdays bring the International Wine Experience, presenting a curated wine selection paired with small plates celebrating diverse culinary traditions, transporting your palate worldwide from Laguna Beach.

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5. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

4.6

Exceptional(127)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 9 times today

The fish is fresh and the sake is strong at Fin, our oceanview sushi restaurant, located inside the historic Hotel Laguna in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach. Offering the freshest daily-caught local seafood as well as imported delicacies like Hokkaido scallops and firefly squid, plus a selection of award-winning sake, it is a thrilling adventure in flavor and fun. Belly up to the Tokyo-style bar for lively chef interaction and unforgettable omakase or take a table overlooking the sea and sample to your heart’s desire.

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6. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum

4.2

Awesome(235)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Irvine

Booked 2 times today

P.F. Chang's is a restaurant concept that honors the 2,000-year-old Asian tradition of wok cooking and believes in making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. With a Farm to Wok™ food philosophy at its core, P.F. Chang's chefs hand-roll dim sum, hand chop and slice all vegetables and meats, handcraft every sauce and wok-cook each recipe, every day in every restaurant using wholesome, fresh ingredients. With roots in Chinese cooking, the culinary landscape at P.F. Chang's now stretches across Asia with diverse, culturally inspired recipes including hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese-style soups and bowls, traditional Chinese dim sum, wok-fired chicken and beef entrées, and family style noodles and rice. All made from scratch every day.

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7. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

4.7

Exceptional(8560)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Newport Beach

Booked 93 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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8. Javier's Crystal Cove

4.7

Exceptional(94)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newport Beach

Booked 276 times today

Artistically designed with unique sculptures, Javier's Crystal Cove provides guests with ocean views in a cozy, contemporary atmosphere to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. It opened its doors in 2008 on Newport Beach and is conveniently close to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center. This restaurant offers guests an upscale dining experience with such entrees as the Maine lobster enchilada topped with Monterey jack cheese and grilled chicken breasts braised in chipotle sauce. Javier's Crystal Cove serves a variety of fresh seafood dishes, appetizers and delicious desserts. It has a full bar that features numerous tequilas, cocktails, beers and wine. Javier's Crystal Cove also offers outdoor dining. It accepts reservations over the phone and online.

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9. Bluefin Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1204)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Newport Beach

Booked 14 times today

Classic and creative sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes, many showing international influences, in a stylish contemporary setting, from Nobu Matsuhisa alumnus Takashi Abe.

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10. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(2716)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 74 times today

CUCINA enoteca is centrally located in the Irvine Spectrum! Owner Tracy Borkum's flair for combining great ambience, award-winning cuisine and unparalleled service are once again starring components in this latest Urban Kitchen Group creation. Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Chef de Cuisine Cesar Sarmiento bring their artistry to the table as guests enjoy an open kitchen. The menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Along with a diverse selection of wines by the glass, guests may visit the restaurant's retail area to select from over 200 bottles for dinner (corkage fee of $10 applies) or purchase wine to go. The energetic space features contemporary elements and vintage artifacts creating the feel of a modern Italian kitchen combined with the comfort of an old rustic farmhouse.

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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We loved the food. We mostly ordered from the happy hour menu. There were lots of options and the food was great!
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Starfish Laguna BeachPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Laguna Beach
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4.8
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Christian
Orange County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I loved everything about the winery but the music was sometimes too loud to the point where I could not hear the rest of my party at times.
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Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan CapistranoPrice: Moderate• American• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Richvip
Los Angeles •18 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food is remarkable Service is good Feels like it’s always cold Been there at least 12 times
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FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel LagunaPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Laguna Beach
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4.6
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julie and davevip
Orange County •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food delicious. Prawns were Huge in my lemon linguine dish. Just the right amount of spice . My friend had the Steakburger . Also excellent. Tried new wines and beer . No complaints on anything. Recommend the New Music Hall upstairs Very nice evening
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Mozambique RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Steak• Laguna Beach
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4.4
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Nancyvip
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Had a wonderful dinner last Friday with friends. I had not been before, but will certainly go back again and again.
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TangoPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Laguna Beach
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4.6

Best Restaurants for People Watching in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Starfish Laguna Beach

2. Mozambique Restaurant

3. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4. Tango

5. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

6. P.F. Chang's - Irvine Spectrum

7. Mastro's Ocean Club - Newport Beach

8. Javier's Crystal Cove

9. Bluefin Restaurant

10. CUCINA enoteca - Irvine

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