We came on NYE. There was music happening at 9pm, but we came early and missed it. That was our fault. We were the only ones there. The experience was all over the map. The owner served us initially, and he was really friendly and funny. We ordered a bottle of wine, and some cocktails. We put in some salads and an appetizer, they were really really good. But after that, our server (the owner we were told) left, and another server introduced himself. The new server was inattentive. He sat chatting with the other servers at the bar, leaving empty glasses and empty plates on the table. We had to flag him to come back to fill water. Having been myself in the service industry for years, my biggest pet peeve is when servers sit and chat where you can see them, and when they do come, they don't do a sweep and take care of things on the table. We had to put our empty glasses and trash on a side table. It was weird. The bolognese had hardly any meat in it. It was mostly tomato and onion. I've been to Argentina. Meat is a staple. Also weird. We ordered dessert and after waiting for 5-10 minutes, the server came back and told us they were missing crucial ingredients to make it. The owner came back at the end and was really gracious, but all in all, I think the execution was lacking. The service was not great. The food was 3.5/5 I love to support small business, perhaps we will try again another night. read more

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First beer release from 237 Ocean. I'm a beer guy so love that they're making their own beer now since I remember coming here when it was a brewery. It's definitely been upgraded with higher end furnishings and a farm-to-table menu. The servers and staff are always friendly and welcoming and do their best at getting to you when it's busy. We love the various types of seating with some family-style seating as well as outdoor couches and chairs to watch the people go by. read more

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This is a very good Argentinian restaurant with a pretty outdoor and indoor decoration. We went to this place on a Sunday night at 8:30 and when most restaurant were closed they were open and had DJ inside with a dancing crowd. Since we were there for dinner we sat outside and the owner came and tried to make our outside sitting comfortable. He also stayed and chat with us for a while which was very nice. We started with appetisers and beer. They have their own beer which was delicious. Their Empanadas are the best we've ever had but the shrimp was ok and nothing special. As for main dishes my chicken piccata and the steak was fantastic. This place also has different Dj's and events on Fridays and weekends. read more

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Karaoke Tuesday was a disaster! It's all about money. We spent $120 on drinks for 3 people. Plus Tips. We were on the Q. Until we're NOT. Because (they actually announced) someone paid more. Go ponder. read more

Had a fun evening here with some friends in town for an evening of drinking and karaoke (not me singing, for which everyone in the bar should be grateful). They are not open super late, but hey, it was mid-week in OC, so kate-ish is good enough.. read more

We were at the Festival of Arts and afterwards decided to stop in for drinks because we can hear the music from the street and it looked lively and fun! We sat at the bar and we had the Minty Grove because I wanted something refreshing and of course an old fashioned. This place has a lot of whiskey to choose from. Both drinks were great! The restaurant turned into a night club with a DJ and dancing! Great atmosphere and we were really glad we stumbled upon it! read more

The Girls wanted to come here for a "night cap" so we made our way to 237 Ocean Avenue Lounge. Very elegant & very busy. Service is a little uptight but once you break them in (lol) they're pretty great at what they do. We ordered appetizers, which looked very delicious and smelled phenomenal but I didn't have any because I was still full from Dinner and as for Drinks again I don't drink but my Watermelon water was delicious and refreshing ! Another great spot y'all patrons are friendly some more than others no thank you but nice atmosphere to sit back catch up with friends, coworkers, family, intimate parties and enjoy your surroundings read more

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Food was not what the menu described it to be, my mahi mahi with broccolini and rice came with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and I'm fairly certain the fish was not mahi mahi.... The drinks were good and the ambiance was nice but there were also some strange vibes in the evening. May be a better place for an early drink before dinner. Also they were understaffed so food took forever, wish we would have known ahead of time there was only one cook because we would have gone elsewhere read more

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Went on a Sunday during the Soul to Sole brunch. Had reservations for 11am and we loved the space, the music, the staff and the food! I had an iced coffee and the Southern Comfort Stack which was a Crispy fried chicken breast with a waffle & some hot honey. It was a perfect portion size and delicious and whatever coffee hey use here is so good I had it black. When it doesn't need cream you know it's good! I can't wait to return. The vibes here during the Soul to Sole brunch are IT! read more

237 Ocean Ave is a great place to eat and people watch. It is located right in the middle of downtown Laguna Beach and it has seating on a patio. The patio has shade and allows dogs. There is a nice bar with seating and additional seating inside the restaurant. I love their salads, short rib pappardelle and seafood entrees. I have never had anything that wasn't delicious. They are also very good at making sure their customers are taken care of and happy with their service. read more

Came by on a Thursday evening for happy hour and very pleased with the atmosphere! Creative space with a family run feel, very homey vibe. Unpretentious but serious about quality food and delivering a great experience. Wife selected an Argentinian Chardonnay and really delicious empanadas, I went for the spicy shrimp which was surprisingly big for an appetizer and had a fantastic fresh chopped garlic, herb and pepper dressing with a rich of sweetness. Excellent shrimp. Check this place out! read more

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Visited in a Friday night a little after 8. Live dj was turning out chill tracks in a decidedly upbeat atmosphere with gorgeous ambient lighting. Friendly and attentive servers and bartenders tended to our needs. Get the empanadas. They are definitely made with authentic love, moist, perfectly seasoned, melt in your mouth variety. The chicken samosas were my second favorite, the smoky, spicy sauce adding that extra touch. It's cozy but energetic, a mixed crowd, and somewhere you instantly feel comfortable enough that you'll want to return. Bonus: the owners are super fun and genuinely enjoy being around. They appreciate their clientele and work hard to keep the place running flawlessly, not to mention clean. Can't wait to return. read more

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terrible :( I felt so bad for the bartender who was very nice running the place - pictures do not match food or ambiance (seemed like a scam) read more

Great food, ambiance and people... we love Tuesday Karaoke! There is parking all over and different theme's every night. read more

They have DJs and events every night of the week and this place could become the IT place in OC/Laguna! They have a cute dj set up and a small dance floor but if you're looking for a middle-eastern/ Moroccan bar and music to move with, I highly recommend this place. The drink are also good and everyone is super nice read more

Food is very good and reasonably priced. Service is outstanding! And the ambiance is like something you'd like to create in your own home!

What an absolutely fantastic place and a hidden gem right now in Laguna Beach. 237 Ocean has an impeccable ambiance and delightful dining. I'd call this a must try. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and it's a surprisingly good value especially on appetizers and wine. Check this place out. You'll like it! read more

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I came here for Saturday date night and was disappointed for Laguna Beach hospitality standards. This was not a 5 star restaurant experience for this area. The food is the same price as other restaurants in the same location for less quality and worse ambiance. They aren't new, yet it seemed like they were still figuring out basic elements and their style/theme. The furniture is a hodgepodge of pieces. They have large brewery vats, yet they don't make their own beer. They had Pirates of the Caribbean and NASCAR playing on TV. Then Pirates of the Caribbean playing on both TVs at different points in the movie without sound. It was odd TV choices for a restaurant/lounge/night club. They have a yoga acrobat strap hanging from the ceiling. For most of our meal there was no music playing, but then a random playlist came on with folk music and music from the 80s and 90s. Followed by a DJ coming in playing stagnant beats, followed by another DJ. Maybe they're trying to appeal to everyone? Drinks: I ordered the margarita made with tequila, lime juice, and elderflower. My boyfriend ordered the hole mole. The ingredients are tequila, lime juice, mezcal, mole, and elderflower. When the drinks were delivered to our table we were told they didn't have the elderflower. They said if we didn't enjoy, they'd make us another. My margarita was then just tequila and lime juice, nothing special. The hole mole was not drinkable. It tasted like tequila with taco seasoning and we sent it back. He tried ordering the house beer off the menu, but we were told they don't make it anymore. He then just ordered a regular beer. Food: I ordered the Pomme Purée & Steak medium and asked to sub French fries for the mashed potatoes. The steak came out medium-well to well done. The fries were also overly cooked to light brown and didn't come out hot. My boyfriend ordered the short rib pasta. It was nothing special and the portion was small. Again, not a 5 star experience. Service: this was the one positive of the evening. Our server was attentive and a few other staff members checked on us throughout the night. When we asked for the fans to be turned on, they accommodated. More people arrived at 9:00pm when the DJ started. It seems this place would be better off as just a lounge/night club. read more

Such an inviting atmosphere - paired with Chef Leo's genius creations! It's so cozy and the food is so fabulous that I can stay here all night. The beautiful patio+ Palomas+Empanadas=Heaven Ask for my favorite wine dinners on Wednesday nights!!! read more

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Happy hour yesterday we were greeted by the gregarious owner, Fecundo. He graciously welcomed us...showed us around the casually appointed boho-chic seating areas and served us tastes of the house beers. We enjoyed cocktails and the hamburger with fries. The hamburger was smoky tasty delicious and the fries were cooked perfectly. We also ordered a pizza but there was a problem with the oven and over half an hour passed so we canceled the pizza order. read more

The the atmosphere and service were great, the food was even better! They do fun events almost every night, we came for the Taco Tuesday and Karaoke night. Recommend to anyone visiting Laguna! read more

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New owners off to a great start and have revitalized that spot! Great food and brews at a reasonable price ! read more

This place is awesome! Nice funky vibe. The owners and staff are fun. And the food in unique and excellent! Plus, they have themes for most nights. Like Tues is Karaoke, Wed is trivia, Thur is 80's, and weekends have a DJ. But I just had their smoked salmon pizza. Damn it was good. Loaded with smoked salmon, onions, tomatoes, and capers. And on this home made fresh pizza that was crisp yet soft. It's served slighly cool, so its like eating a lox bagel, only better. And the chef (Nico) did not hold back on the capers. They went everywhere. Give this place a try. read more

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We walked in at 8 pm and not one person was in there. We asked the bartender her favorite drink and she just stared at us with a rude face. She said one drink and that's it and had a snarky tone. Now we know why no one was in there. read more

Short curly head bouncer was completely rude and inconsiderate. Lied to us about cover prices and actively doubles prices for personal profit. Will not be coming back and will be spreading the word about this establishment! read more

Great food, great service, and amazing vibes. The DJs spinning house music made the night--such a fun way to kick off the party and keep everyone dancing after dinner. Loved it! read more

This is an amazing restaurant! The owners and the service is outstanding.They make you feel like family as you enjoy their delicious freshly made one of kind food! I highly recommend 237 in Laguna Beach My new favorite! read more

Threw my birthday here and it was literally the best party!! Facundo and his team are so kind, genuine, and an all around good time! Best energy, ambiance, food, and cocktails, not to mention Facundo helped organize for dj, music, security, and customization of the party and exceeded all expectations!!! Cannot recommend enough and will def be back on the weekends for great music and vibes:) read more

Great food and service and also great environment as well when it comes to getting food late at night

Hidden-gem alert! The food was amazing. Fresh and delicious. The empanadas are a must-try. The new owners have done an incredible job with not only great food, but friendly staff and a cool/eclectic atmosphere. We will definitely be back soon. read more

I hight recommend the authentic Argentinian Empanadas and the Braised Shortrib Papaedelle. The Karaoke was very entertaining and several of our party, including myself got up a d had a blast singing our hearts out! Peggy, the Karaoke host was wonderful and kept the night flowing! We will definitely e back soon and would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food, attentive service and a fun energized atmosphere! read more

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Discovered a hidden gem in Laguna! The staff was incredibly friendly and even accommodated us before their opening time since we arrived about 30 minutes early. The food was fantastic--highly recommend the Argentinian style empanadas and the short rib asado. We'll definitely be returning! Look closely and you can even see our dogs wanted the food! read more

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Accidentally stumbled on this fantastic place after dinner in Laguna. It caught our eye with red carpet as you enter and unique vibe. We were instantly greeted by owner and treated like gold for my friends 60 th bday. After learning it's Argentine inspired we had to get the empanadas Best ever. Learned that they have entertainment every night.. We left around 10:00 and the place was jumping! Can't wait to return. I live in HB and we have nothing like this here!! I rarely post but had to on this place read more

The food was great but it was sad that no one was there at the dinner hour on a Saturday night. Maybe it's more of a late night club? The service was attentive. It has a nice vibe and decor. I hope it makes it. read more

5 stars! 237 Ocean Ave is one of the best kept secrets in downtown Laguna. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Recommend!

We highly recommend 237! We had the steak as well as the butternut squash pasta as our mean. We also had crabcakes as a starter. We finished our meal with a poached pair dessert. Everything was amazing and cleverly balanced with exceptional seasoning and presentation. Our servers were amazing, and the ambience was soothing. We highly recommend 237! read more

Absolutely try this restaurant! You will thank me later,I promise. Walked by and loved the music so stopped for a drink. Super fun bartender Jordan made me a great espresso martini. Looked at the menu and she suggested trying the sea bass. OMG the best sea bass I've ever had. The combination of the sauces is amazing. I dreamed about it two days later and went back but Jordan convinced me to try the crispy skin salmon. Trusting her and thank goodness I was with a friend ,we had one of each. If it wouldn't have been rude I would have licked the plate. My friend has already gone back twice!! Nico the chef is fabulous. Don't change a thing!! read more

Omg! We popped in for late night food & got 5 star service at 10pm! You don't get that in Laguna Beach. This place is off the charts amazing, wine and food. We had Butternut squash Agnolotti & Short Rib & Pappardelle Pasta. Also amazing Argentinian wine. Everything delicious Run ‍ don't walk to 237 !!! read more

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Empanadas were out of this world! Casual yet elegant ambience! My hubby gave me a sample of the Steak with chimichurri and that was delicious and spot on! I will define come back just for this! But wait! Their salmon was one I just ordered and :..,This is something memorable- truly for sure. It's 5 stars for me! read more

5 Star for all categories. The food is absolutely delicious, and the prices are so reasonable.The music is fun, energetic and lively.The cocktails are amazing. The staff is exceptional, especially Chantel. The owner is hands on, super welcoming, working all areas of the restaurant and is always available. I've had no issues with the parking and have been to this restaurant several times. read more