Must see restaurants in Laguna Beach

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Ocean views and ridiculous sunsets alone ought to be enough to bring folks in, but gourmet Driftwood steps up the food with seasonal menus centered around…

Macaws and toucans welcome you to this trendy, sophisticated, three-level ode to exotically spiced dishes from southern Africa – peri-peri prawns, chicken…

Birthplace of the smoothie (in the Guinness World Records), this little shop from 1931 continues to pack in surfers fueling up before hitting the waves…

At this stylish purveyor of New American cuisine, the small-plates menu ($8 to $15) ranges from filet mignon pot pie to sizzling garlic shrimp and New…

This sleek, contemporary, art-filled bistro in the heart of downtown’s village is always bustling for its martini bar and fresh seafood like candied…

With its friendly, indie-spirited vibe comes this tiny tribute to healthy cuisine. From hummus and guac sandwiches to sunflower sprout salads and black…

One of the only female sushi chefs in Orange County, Miki Izumisawa slices and rolls organic rice into Laguna’s best sushi, artfully presented. The place…

Ground zero for Laguna’s see-and-be-seen vegetarians, this gourmet market has a hedge-enclosed patio where you can munch on tasty vegetarian and vegan…

Sustainably-raised Hawaii-style poke (marinated raw fish), Baja-style fish tacos, coconut shrimp and the fresh catch o’ the day are about all you need…

Local farmers and merchants sell their wares each Saturday, an ever-changing seasonal selection of both produce and prepared foods.

Throw back Coronas with the surfers while watching the passersby at this been-there-forever Mexican sidewalk dive. Taco, quesadilla and nacho options seem…