230 Forest Avenue

4.8

2882 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

23:00

Booked 23 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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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Location
230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone number
(949) 494-2545
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
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

What 2,882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Orange County
Californian
South Orange County
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

230 Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach offers "a remarkable fine dining experience," blending sophisticated ambiance and culinary artistry. Praised for "outstanding food, superb service, and inviting atmosphere," it is a favorite for both locals and visitors. The attentive staff and gourmet dishes make it "a must-visit" destination for any occasion.

2,882 Reviews

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Tyler VIP
Tahoe18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
230 Forest is always great! We love coming here when in Laguna Beach.
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Frank VIP
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fine , a very enjoyable evening. The cocktails and the food were great and prepared and served in a timely & attractive manner.
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Deborah VIP
Las Vegas39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My reason were coming back was five years ago. I ate here and their oysters were out of this world with a pomegranate vodka gratin on top. They were just as good this time and I thoroughly enjoyed them.
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timothy VIP
Los Angeles43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife had the spicy tuna (sans the extra jalapeno pepper on top) and I had the candied salmon salad - both were fabulous. Every time we come here we have to have our go to cocktail - the Ruby Rickey...so good. When we are in Laguna, this is a great place to stop in for a meal
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Linda VIP
San Diego17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is a great spot in Laguna! Try the prime rib sandwich- it’s amazing! Staff if wonderful too!
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Susan VIP
Orange County17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Filet mignon excellent, and also enjoyed the day boat scallops.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The halibut special is my very favorite fish dish ever! It never disappoints!
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Alice
Orange County11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
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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Jeannie
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
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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Ryan
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
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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230 Forest Avenue is rated 4.8 stars by 2882 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

23:00

Booked 23 times today

230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

Phone number
(949) 494-2545
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
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

230 Forest Avenue

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What 2,882 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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