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A Tour of Asian Cuisine - Starfish Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA

Starfish Laguna Beach

4.8
4.8
2274 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
Thank you for thinking of Starfish Laguna! Indoor & Patio Dining are available! Reservations are strongly encouraged, and available via phone at 949.715.9200.

Lunch: Daily from 11a - 3p
Opium Hour: Everyday 3p - 6p (dine-in only)
Dinner: Daily from 3p - 9p

We offer our full menu for takeout and delivery, with delivery offered in partnership with Doordash or through our website. To place a pickup order, please call 949.715.8205. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Omar Pineda
  • Catering
    Explore the flavors of Asia with Starfish anywhere!<br />We cater events of every size with pickup options, delivery &amp; full service! Combine from our diverse selection of Party Trays to create the perfect experience , or allow our experienced catering team customize your event. Service everywhere in Orange County, with every style venue.
  • Private party facilities
    Starfish combines atmosphere, outstanding service and upscale coastal vibes to create the perfect setting for your next corporate, social or private event. Our heated & covered private patio offers year-round celebrations with seating & mingles up to 35 - Our indoor group accommodations lend to a lively semi private dining experience!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross Street
    Montage Resort Drive & Pacific Coast Hwy.
  • Parking details
    Parking for Starfish is in the Aliso Creek Shopping Center, directly across from Montage Resort.
  • Public transit
    Laguna Beach Complimentary Trolley Stops | Northbound: PCH and Montage Resort Drive / Southbound: PCH and Wesley
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Offers

  • Opium Hour- Best Happy Hour in OC

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 15:00 - 18:00
    Over 30 + bites and rolls starting at $11. Specials on sake, wine, beer and specialty libations. Same portions as our regular menu. Opium Hour is our version of happy hour available throughout the restaurant including our patio. 3-6pm Everyday!

    Opium Hour- Best Happy Hour in OC photo

What 2,274 people are saying

Starfish Laguna Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Orange County

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
"Starfish Laguna Beach" dazzles with its "great food and service," offering a lively ambiance and standout Happy Hour. Known for its "creative and thoughtful" Asian fusion menu, it's beloved by locals and visitors alike. Reservations are essential due to its popularity, and many praise the "excellent service" provided by friendly staff like Leslie and Kia.
2,274 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Orange County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere, great service but pricey. The happy hour for two came to $75 per person, and the food was hit or miss. Cocktails on the HH menu are the same $ as the regular menu, so why are they on the HH menu?!

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  2. Stacy VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour...everything was great and came out quickly. Loved it all! Calamari was the weakest...probably wouldn't order that again...but Korean tacos, potsticker and lobster roll were all very good. Can't go wrong with any of the drinks too!

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  3. Buffi

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You will not be disappointed! Food was great and service was great too!

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  4. Giselle VIP

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were not disappointed with our lunch experience while visiting Laguna Beach. The food was thoughtfully and creatively prepared. And our server, Claire, was a delight, particularly with our child! Thanks so much.
    Starfish Laguna BeachResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you!

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  5. sherry VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Starfish is without a doubt, our favorite restaurant. My granddaughters and I drove down to Laguna to celebrate our collective birthdays, which we had all missed and spent the night just to eat at starfish. We look forward to coming back next month and the month after hopefully for more than one night. Thank you starfish for having such a lovely restaurant great people and the best food ever!
    Starfish Laguna BeachResponded 4 days ago
    Aw, thank you so much! We truly appreciate your kind review and the time you took to share it. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Came for dinner and got seated at a bar table. Very noisy and crowded. I would think a reservation meant a “real” table not a 2-top in the bar.
    Starfish Laguna BeachResponded 4 days ago
    Hello, I’m truly sorry that your experience at Starfish did not meet your expectations. We offer a variety of seating options and always strive to accommodate our guests' needs and requests. In the future, please let us know if you have a seating preference, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. I hope you’ll give us another opportunity to welcome you back. Please feel free to reach out to me directly—I’d be happy to personally oversee your reservation. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to see you again soon. Best, Jenn Polley

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  7. Cathy VIP

    Los Angeles139 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time at Starfish, and we will definitely return. The restaurant is very popular among the locals so reservations are a must. Good food, lively ambiance, and great service. There are two patio's which I would have selected for lower noise volume, however since it was a cold rainy day we sat indoors. They offer a great "happy hour" selection of foods and discounted drinks.
    Starfish Laguna BeachResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Yosemite1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service! Many dishes are gluten free and server was very knowledgable about the dishes. Always a great choice!
    Starfish Laguna BeachResponded on 17 March 2025
    Thank you!

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  9. PaliSue

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Our experience at Starfish was mixed. I really enjoy small, shareable plates and Asian fusion cuisine. The food and drink we tried was indeed very tasty and served quite quickly in spite of the fact that the restaurant and bar were packed (at 5:00). (Definitely make a reservation!) But the noise level made conversation basically impossible, and for me that makes it a less than satisfying experience. Glad we went during the daily “Opium Hour,” such that prices were significantly reduced. However I’m also uncomfortable calling their Happy Hour (3-6 daily) the “Opium” Hour. There is nothing cute about the abuse of opioids in this country! All in all, glad we checked it out, but won’t need to try it again.
    Starfish Laguna BeachResponded on 17 March 2025
    We're sorry to hear that your experience at Starfish didn’t fully meet your expectations. While we strive to create a great experience for all our guests, we understand that preferences vary. We appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve!

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  10. cynthia

    Orange County36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with friends. Excellent food & good wine list
    Starfish Laguna BeachResponded on 17 March 2025
    Thank you!

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FAQs

Starfish Laguna Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-9200.

Starfish Laguna Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 2274 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Starfish Laguna Beach

30832 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Montage Resort Drive & Pacific Coast Hwy.
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking for Starfish is in the Aliso Creek Shopping Center, directly across from Montage Resort.
  • Public transit
    Laguna Beach Complimentary Trolley Stops | Northbound: PCH and Montage Resort Drive / Southbound: PCH and Wesley
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Omar Pineda
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Explore the flavors of Asia with Starfish anywhere!<br />We cater events of every size with pickup options, delivery &amp; full service! Combine from our diverse selection of Party Trays to create the perfect experience , or allow our experienced catering team customize your event. Service everywhere in Orange County, with every style venue.
  • Private party facilities
    Starfish combines atmosphere, outstanding service and upscale coastal vibes to create the perfect setting for your next corporate, social or private event. Our heated & covered private patio offers year-round celebrations with seating & mingles up to 35 - Our indoor group accommodations lend to a lively semi private dining experience!
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