Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.8

Exceptional(1760)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 40 times today

Sapphire, Cellar. Craft. Cook located in Laguna Beach is committed to providing our guests with exceptional service, quality, and value. We aspire to perfect our craft, create emotional connections, and set the benchmark for cuisine in Southern California, and beyond.Come, be a guest in our home. We look forward to serving you!

2. Skyloft OC

4.6

Exceptional(903)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 1 time today

Skyloft is located in downtown Laguna Beach. The diverse menu offerings a balance of seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches and Specialty Smokehouse BBQ items. Skyloft also boasts an open-air rooftop dining area, highlighting an exclusive and coveted view of Laguna Beach"s main beach. In addition, we offer live entertainment Wednesday - Sunday! 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.

3. Harvest

4.7

Exceptional(2435)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 48 times today

Our restaurant, bar and private dining room celebrate the storied history of California's organic farming, brewing, and oenology. Outdoor patio seating unveils stunning Aliso Canyon and golf course views. As an homage to the original homesteaders, fresh-made food and drink are a focus throughout your dining experience, with many ingredients harvested on property. What we don't grow here is thoughtfully sourced.Kyle St. John is the Executive Chef bringing his passion of farm-to-table cooking and fresh, locally-sourced cuisine. The menu changes with each season, integrating fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables grown and gathered from our own half-acre Harvest Farm. The new bar is a haven of sociability, featuring an innovative handcrafted cocktail menu, enticing wine list and 18 craft beers on tap—all for sipping along with earnest conversation.The Harvest team shares their masterfully creative and intensely local take on California coastal cuisine designed with food-lovers in mind.

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4. Selanne Steak Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(2790)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Laguna Beach

Booked 19 times today

Selanne Steak Tavern, owned by Anaheim Duck legend Teemu Selanne and located in a quaint, historical home built in 1934, features an upscale casual neighborhood tavern and a traditional steakhouse. In addition to the absolute best steaks in Orange County, the Tavern offers great burgers, small plates, salads and appetizers as well as an extensive world class wine list, great specialty cocktails and craft beers. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an amazing Selanne experience!

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5. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

4.8

Exceptional(129)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 4 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.

6. Rebel Omakase

4.9

Exceptional(229)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Laguna Beach

Booked 2 times today

PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKINGWe put all our heart and soul into a creative and unique experience. Our Omakase is a pre-fixed menu based on raw fish and shellfish. All ingredients come from Japan, prepared with Japanese techniques and elements. Our Omakase is a fine dining, intimate experience, prepared in front of our guests to highlight the integrity of our dishes.CANCELLATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS are allowed 72 hours in advance. Less than 72 hours will be charged for the full price of Omakase per guest plus taxTEXT MESSAGE with full information (949) 664-3186DIETARY RESTRICTIONS must be informed in advance, we CANNOT accommodate no shellfish, no gluten, no dairy, or no meat requestsNO outside food or wineTHE SUSHI BAR AND TABLE SERVICE are the same menu; our servers will explain the intricacy of every dishBE ON TIME Service starts in unison at the time of reservation if you are late, you will miss some coursesCHILDREN age 5+ are welcome, but they must order the full menu

7. 230 Forest Avenue

4.9

Exceptional(2852)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Laguna Beach

Booked 39 times today

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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8. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.8

Exceptional(2876)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. located in Laguna Hills. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

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9. Legends Seafood & Steakhouse

4.5

Awesome(106)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Dana Point / Monarch Beach

Booked 9 times today

Discover the epitome of culinary excellence at Legends Seafood & Steakhouse in Laguna Niguel, CA. Nestled in the heart of this coastal paradise, our restaurant offers a tantalizing fusion of succulent seafood and prime steaks. Our vibrant ambiance, impeccable service, and breathtaking views create an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a remarkable meal, Legends promises to elevate your senses and redefine fine dining. Join us and embark on a legendary culinary journey unlike any other.

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10. Dizz's As Is Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(811)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Beach

Booked 4 times today

Our dimly lit, quaint, shingled house filled with '20s and '30s antiques provides the perfect setting for any special occasion. Come join us.

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Annette
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
✨Chefs Kiss!!💋 This place has such a beautiful view and atmosphere but more importantly I loved the variety of the menu and everything we ordered was amazing. We had brunch, the huevos rancheros and avocado toast were so good but the absolute best was the cinnamon roll with bacon! Yummy
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HarvestPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Laguna Beach
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4.7
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Jesse
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food is not just good, it’s Gourmet Excellent. Join that with lovely staff and a great wine list and you cannot find a better place to spend your evening. Thank you Teemu and everyone!
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Selanne Steak TavernPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Laguna Beach
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4.7
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Bridgett
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is my favorite restaurant. However today was the first time I’ve ever had less than stellar service. Our waitress abandoned us for most of the meal: no checkin, no water refill, no coffee refill no check. The experience at night is completely different.
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Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.CookPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Beach
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4.8
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StevenVIP
San Diego •43 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great brisket sandwich and veggies. Rooftop is very nice and quieter. Umbrellas and headlamps too. Great/friendly service from Jamie.
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Skyloft OCPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Beach
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4.6
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Robin
Tahoe / Reno Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
The Fin sushi bar is around the corner from the lobby bar so really hidden. The sushi was OUTSTANDING. We did ask for no sesame seeds at all and the edamame came with a sesame sauce. We sent it back. We also pre called and asked if they had a specific name brand sake. We were told no, we bought/brought our own, and they actually did have it. Thankfully as we didn’t want to spend the $35 cork fee on top of buying our own sake, we bought theirs. We would go back.
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FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel LagunaPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Laguna Beach
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4.8

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Sapphire, Cellar.Craft.Cook

2. Skyloft OC

3. Harvest

4. Selanne Steak Tavern

5. FIN SUSHI & SAKE at Hotel Laguna

6. Rebel Omakase

7. 230 Forest Avenue

8. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

9. Legends Seafood & Steakhouse

10. Dizz's As Is Restaurant

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