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230 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA

230 Forest Avenue

4.9
4.9
2823 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (949) 494-2545
  • Website
    http://www.230Forestavenue.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Marc Cohen
  • Location
    230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross Street
    PCH
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 2,823 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 is a top dining destination known for its "amazing quality" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "creative and delicious" cuisine, whether enjoying the relaxed outdoor patio or the vibrant indoor setting. With standout dishes like lamb chops and seafood specials, it's a must-visit culinary gem.

2,823 Reviews

  1. Joan

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Excellent knowledgeable waiter. Easy to share conversation with our friends at the table. All around great evening. We will be back soon!

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  2. Theresa

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Wonderful atmosphere. Delightful service. Had the halibut special and I can't say enough about how good it was!

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  3. George

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful meal and experience. Carlos is a terrific waiter.

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  4. Scott

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just happened to go here randomly because a valet guy recommended it. The food was incredible. By far the best French onion soup ever!

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  5. Dina

    Orange County

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my friend's birthday at 230 Forest today. We sat outside on their beautiful patio and enjoyed the great weather and perfect food. We ordered fish tacos and the candied walnut and salmon salad. Pure deliciousness all around! The service was excellent and attentive. I have dined at 230 Forest since 1998. I love it every time! I highly recommend this Laguna Beach treasure.

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  6. Stew

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Served piping hot. Service excellent as well.

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  7. kathy

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal drinks and service . Cozy and fun! Thank you

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  8. Adam

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared a bunch of starters and one main dish. The bread rolls were fantastic, bacon wrapped dates, brussels, all of it was enjoyable and we will be back!

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  9. Michael

    Pittsburgh

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is consistent, welcoming, lovely and the food is so much more. Our favorite place in Laguna Beach. Robbie is our waiter of choice and is attentive and really fun to be around. We always get the bacon wrapped dates. We love the burger and the chicken sandwich. The parker house rolls are fluffy and delicious. the truffle fries and the aioli should be illegal. The desserts are beyond yummy. From the decor to the location to the folks and for sure the food this place is a must visit while visiting Laguna Beach just steps from the ocean. Chef's Kiss!

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  10. Randy

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food are outstanding. I started with oysters in the half shell and roasted Brussels sprouts. The oysters were extremely fresh and a great size. For my main, I had the braised shortribs on potato gnocchi, and it was outstanding.

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230 Forest Avenue is rated 4.9 stars by 2823 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for 230 Forest Avenue

230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    PCH
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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