Best Family Style Restaurants in Laguna Beach

Nirvana is a pleasant, classy restaurant that has the spirit of Laguna Beach, with gourmet cuisine we haven’t seen anywhere else. The location, near PCH on Broadway, is a nice short walk to Laguna Playhouse, and was convenient for an upscale pre-show dinner. The decor and atmosphere are nice and light, resort-like. All the people are very friendly and helpful, our server Nicole was outstanding. There are so many tasty-sounding dishes, we plan to come back soon. We had soup, a ravioli dish, a vegetable entree and dessert. It was all delicious. This is now one of my favorite restaurants.

We haven't been here in a few years, and we were excited to see it's improved in so many ways! Still a charming, classic English cottage atmosphere, with solid wines by the glass and great beer options. We both loved our cocktails, Queen Bee and Golden Wreath, and the prime rib dinner truly delivered.. Chocolate souffle was perfect. Tm, our server, was fantastic. We'll be back soon!

Honestly one of my favorite restaurants aesthetically. It's just so fun and pleasing to the eye. I love the little retail/wine shop that you enter into. We have been to this restaurant and the one at the Spectrum several times. We were able to enjoy the OC Restaurant Week menu last night. It was a very nice selection and menu. To start, I got the pear salad. It was a generous portion and maybe a bit too salty. I then got the chicken main and it was perfect. I really enjoyed it. The chocolate budino was fun with the crunchy cocoa nibs and it was the right size. One thing I would say is it was a bit too sweet. I am glad American finally got the memo about less sugar in desserts. That gives you the opportunity to enjoy the other nuances (like spices, chocolate, etc). And, this budino could have been a little less sweet. Not being critical, just sharing my thoughts. We really enjoyed our evening. Thank you! PS I loved the Lavender 75 cocktail.

Excellent and reliable. Great service outstanding food.

Passed by this place hundreds of times but finally tried and can understand why its the favorite local restaurant of good friends of ours. Menu offered a wide variety of interesting choices, food was great, and service was outstanding.