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    A Crystal Cove

    4.2 (404 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Michael Y.

    Came back with the family to try more of their offerings. We were able to try two breakfast dishes and two lunch dishes and honestly, they paired superbly. Whether you are in the mood for a savory or sweet brunch (or both), this restaurant is phenomenal. Our server, Isabelle, was spot on with her descriptions of the dishes. Great way to spend a Saturday morning.

    Filet mignon
    Heather W.

    Before even walking into the restaurant, you're greeted by a parking lot full of exotic cars. It's valet only, I think about $10. Hosts were very friendly and seated us immediately. Attire is like business casual, I even saw some locals wearing flip flops. We were dressed nice and we stood out. Seemed everyone that dressed up for this spot almost was labeled as non- local. Came to celebrate Father's Day and my dad's birthday. Were sat in a nice cozy booth facing another booth. Pro tip- If you reserve, make a reservation for a back wall booth facing the bar. The bar has a pretty spectacular design to it, not to mention GREAT people watching. We started out with the Whipped Feta, that is a MUST, the feta mixed with the hot honey and herbs was amazing and the bread that paired was perfect. I wish it came with more bread cause there was a lot of feta dip left on the plate. Also a shared Caesar salad, can't go wrong. Then I had the 16oz ribeye $70 which was delicious but I gotta say, a restaurant that is owned by "A Restaurant" I thought this ribeye would be the same, it wasn't as tender. My husband got the recommended pork tomahawk $58, which was tender. My mom got the crusted halibut which was excellent and my dad got the filet mignon $58. We finished with my dad's birthday dessert of a rhubarb strawberry mini pie, it was nice that came with a candle and a little birthday message. Unfortunately the dessert was not comped, I'm not really sure if they do that there. Server was great the whole time, though not as attentive as we wanted her to be especially when like a drink ran out. Was completely astonished when we saw the bill, I guess the parking lot should've told us the story, but it was about a $530 dinner. To be honest, for that price point I guess I was expecting everything to blow us out of the water, but that wasn't it. You know when you just feel good about your payment, this wasn't that feeling. Probably won't be back. Still love A Restaurant, this one was just too bougie for us. Glad we tried it though. They should have a complimentary birthday dessert, something simple that doesn't cost them much.

    Martini
    Melissa S.

    First time in the Newport area, first time at As. The interior is very aesthetically pleasing, dark lighting to set the mood for a more fun and laid back vibe. They also have an actual DJ playing inside, I didn't realize until I went to the bathroom. & if you're on your way to the bathroom, you're sure to check out the Photo Booth! Very cute and free. Our server was very sweet and attentive for a party of 7. I had never tried a branzino before but decided to try it here for the first time, along with the charred broccolini. The food was amazing! Loved the fish, great flavor and the broccolini paired so well. I can't get over how delicious the charred broccolini was! I will be thinking about it for a while. The mocktail was delicious as well. The prices do seem a little high but I guess you're paying for the whole experience. Definitely a fun date night or big celebration spot.

    Karen G.

    Stopped here for some cocktails on a Saturday after dinner at Marche Moderne. I've been to this A Crystal Cove location a few times, mainly just for drinks, and it's always a fun stop. The atmosphere is lively, especially with the DJ. It definitely leans more social and energetic which I love. The bar is almost always packed, so be prepared to hover if you're hoping to grab a seat. Cocktails are well-crafted and consistent, which is really all I'm looking for when I come here. It's a great place to continue the night, people watch, and soak in the upbeat vibe. Haven't had the chance to dine in at this location yet, but for cocktails and ambiance alone, it's my go to!

    Lorelie C.

    We tried the 70's Sun Sets on a Tuesday. They didn't have live music but only playing 70's hits. Our server confirmed that they don't do live music anymore. And he's hoping they'll bring it back. We were here for happy hour (HH). As usual, their ambiance is nice with old rich feel. It's dark and cozy. Like a man cave. I got half a dozen raw oysters (not in happy hour menu) which I really enjoyed. Washed it down with a glass of cab (half off for HH). We also got the A burger from their HH which is good! We also tried their spicy yellowfin tuna, which didn't really impress me. And probably won't be ordering again here. Our server is really nice and attentive. Even the other staff are coming over to check on us. It was late afternoon / early evening on a Tuesday and the place is not busy. All in all, we enjoyed the happy hour. Just wish they have live music too! Even for other days.

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    Shelley V.

    I dined at A Crystal Cove on a weekend during the holidays. The restaurant is dark on the inside and has a nice bar in the center. We were seated in a cozy booth. The noise level can be a bit loud when crowded. Our server provided excellent service and made suggestions off the menu. We started off with a wedge salad that we requested be chopped. The kitchen chopped and split our salad between two plates. We ordered the meatballs which were tasty and served with toasted bread for soaking up the marinara sauce. For our entrees, we ordered the steak and broccolini and the pappardelle bolognese. Both were tasty and I enjoyed the burrata cheese placed on top of the pasta. The steak was prepared perfectly and had a nice char to it. For dessert, we opted for the chocolate silk pie. It wasn't too rich or sweet and was the perfect ending to our meal. This is a good spot for a date night, birthday, or anniversary.

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    Rob C.

    Food was amazing! Happy hour burger was delish and tasty and I opted for the Blue cheese instead of the cheddar as the cheese. Just enough tenderness and juiciness and flavor. And at $20, doesn't break the bank so much. Burger came with fries. Oysters were good! Service was excellent and attentive enough. Tables were getting cleaned once we emptied the plate. The only thing is that you are labor cost sharing with the owner once the bill comes. It would have been nice to do away with this method of cost sharing and just hike up the meal price by say 1/2 to 1% to still be competitive. But isn't that what tips are for? So tip + labor cost is on the customer, at least as a customer, you are an active participant to labor cost. Ambiance was great and cozy. More manly vibe with a darker scheme and also a bar area with some TVs. I love the vibe since I am a distinguished gent participant. Haha. Overall, always enjoy the A restos, whether My fav, the A market for our quick breakfast and lunches, to this place. Just makes you feel elevated somehow and fits that Stairway to heaven bit!

    50 oz. Bone-in ribeye steak
    Tommy N.

    I was here recently for dinner on a Saturday night and had a great time. The ambiance is chic and dim. There's a huge upscale bar in the center of the restaurant and a fireplace off to the side which added to the vibe. The restaurant can get very loud when it's crowded. Food was overall good. We ordered grilled octopus and meatballs as starters. Both dishes were flavorful and delicious. For entrees, we decided to order a 50 oz. bone-in ribeye steak to share for 4 people, with charred broccolini, garlic French fries and penne pasta as our sides. The steak was juicy and cooked perfectly. The sides were also tasty choices. The only thing I would say is the charred broccolini is too charred for my taste and crumpled instantly. For dessert, we ordered apple tart and chocolate silk pie. Apple tart was too sweet for my taste from too much caramel sauce, while the chocolate pie was scrumptious. Cocktail drinks were very good and refreshing. Just as a side note, I suggest if you have a party of 4, get the 60 oz. instead because the large bone and fats will take up a lot of the steak so there wasn't much beef as we thought. Service was also good. Our waiter was nice and attentive even though he had several other tables to wait on. Food orders also came out on time and paced well. I will come back.

    Crystal L.

    Came to Restaurant A for a nicer night out and overall had a good time. The food was the highlight. Portions are very shareable which helps with the higher price point. We loved the yellowtail appetizer with the tempura eggplant base and the poke on top. Super refreshing and fairly priced for a shared starter. We also split the strip steak with broccolini and potatoes which was plenty for two and tasted great. Ambience is an easy five out of five. Perfect spot for a birthday or anniversary dinner. Service was the only part that felt off. We came close to closing so that might have played a role. A few items were cleared before we were finished which felt a bit rushed. The staff was friendly and kept our water filled, but we noted a gluten allergy at the start and still received dishes with gluten. For example the brussels sprouts arrived with breadcrumbs even after we checked. A quick heads up would have gone a long way. I would still come back because the food and atmosphere were great, but the service could use a little more care! I do understand that it was at the end of the night on a Friday night!

    Branzino, beet salad
    Tash M.

    Excellent dinner at A Crystal cove! Food, cocktail list and service were all superior. Vibe is elegant with a lovely circular bar that can be quite the scene. Major news flash to any Negroni lovers out there- you MUST try their take on it. Sadly I don't remember the name, but it was a masterfully crafted cocktail with a strawberry infused Campari!!! Kudos to the mixologist. The kitchen kindly rearranged the charcuterie board to include more cheese and less meat, and the cheddar was the winner!! My friend enjoyed her branzino. Warm Madelines for dessert were a perfect ending. Excellent service from Tessa and Alberto. Definitely worth a visit for a special night out.

    Elizabeth A.

    I forgot to take a photo of our pork chop, but it was amazing. Service was friendly. Ambiance can be romantic, professional. Overall good vibe!

    Tiffany K.

    Such an amazing experience coming here for my birthday dinner!! The vibes were tooooo good and the food was even better. I started with a margarita mocktail and it was amazing!! My friends were a fan of their wines/cocktails as well. The spicy yellowtail appetizer is a must-order, coming from someone who is obsessed with spicy tuna crispy rice. The fried veggie bottom really made it!!! The entrees were also perfect, we ordered ribeyes, mac and cheese, brussels sprouts leaves, and vodka pasta. The only one I was ehhh about was the Brussels sprouts but that's only because there was capers in it and I don't really like capers but it was great otherwise! Also shoutout to our server for telling us about the free Photo Booth, so cute and a wonderful addition to the restaurant!! Can't wait to come back.

    Branzino
    Jenmy W.

    Beautiful restaurant with a stunning bar in the middle. Went with girlfriends and we shared several plates, including appetizers on the happy hour menu: squash blossoms, whipped feta, beet salad, Caesar salad, roast chicken, branzino, truffle fries, Meyer lemon cheesecake. It was all good. The standout dishes were the whipped feta and cheesecake. The feta came with a nice honey sauce. Menu said there was truffle in the honey but we couldn't taste that part. Anyway, it was yummy esp with the fluffy toasted bread they served it with. Cheesecake was so good with the meringue-like cream on top. Also got the spicy margarita and it was on point. Service was nice as well. Great place for girls night or date night.

    Beautiful bar seating.

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    Ask the Community - A Crystal Cove

    Wine Tuesday Where is their wine list?

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    Is there a Dress code?

    There is not specific dress code, but almost everyone will be dressed nicely. I would call it "California Casual Chic"

    What wines on wine list? How are prices?

    They have: 1. Sparkling (known as Bubbles on the menu) 2. California and Burgundy Chardonnay… 

    Are babies allowed?? (4 month old) strollers allowed?

    Is there a dress code?

    I mean I wouldn't wear shorts or flip flops. But I'd say it's definitely more of a get dressed up kinda place.

    Is there a corkage fee to bring in your own wine?

    Hi Sofia! Yes, their corkage fee is $30. And they do have a fabulous wine selection as well.… 

    Is there Happy Hour?

    A great happy hour from 2 to 6 PM

    Are there any offerings for children under five?

    No, this isn't the place to bring young children.

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    Bear Flag Fish

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    0.1 mi
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    LOCATION: in the large shopping plaza on highway 1 by Crystal Cove in Laguna, Bear Flag fish is…read morehard to miss and located in the plaza. Parking can be difficult on weekends or busy as we almost didn't find any. SERVICE and ENVIRONMENT: service was great as you order at the counter and sit down with your number. Plenty of seating outside, not much space inside. It can get crowded during weekends forsure and line sometimes was out of the door. Very beachy, wood, and white interior all the seating were clean and the condiments, complimentary water, and sauces were available. FOOD: lots of different options for seafood meals, you can do tacos, burritos, plates, they have fresh poki. Most things are going to run you $15-23$ sometimes more. The burrito's were ok not much flavor and wish there were more fish. Everything tasted normal, however, you HAVE to get the calamari fries. we tried them and then got another one. Perfectly seasoned, light breading and coat on the outside, and the rest is all seas food meat! The sauce with it was incredible. Best food here hands down!

    What I tried to submit this through their website, but the submit button doesn't work so they…read moreclearly aren't actually interested in my feedback... so here it is: Horrible. I came in at 745 and ordered clam chowder and 2 tacos. I checked in at 20 minutes and the blond that took my order sounded like she wanted to help me but a manager? with red/brown hair said "that's our wait time" and proceeded to talk to the blonde about her piercings. I inquired again at 25 minutes because my order wasn't on the screen. They asked the kitchen guys who had no idea about my order. By that point I asked to cancel my fish tacos order and might as well cancel the soup because it was now cold. No one tried to save the customer relationship. It was "void" and oh-- I can't print you a receipt. Now I have to monitor my credit card charges to see if it falls off because I have no evidence that the tip was refunded. Horrible customer service.

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    The Deck On Laguna Beach

    4.0
    (2.3k reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Took my mother-in-law here for her birthday and we all had such a great experience!…read more We got there around 4-4:15pm and had about a 20 minute wait, but we were able to find a high top table that we got to sit at and were able to order drinks from the bar, so that helped to pass our time. We got seated at our table at our table around 4:30p and had the most perfect view of the ocean! *we went on a Friday night and noticed the patio cleared out about 4:45-5pm and I didn't appear to have a lot of people waiting during that time. The main patio was covered with umbrellas, so once you are seated for dinner, there was plenty of umbrellas for shade and heaters for when it got a little cooler. For our food orders, and as recommended by our server, we went with their seafood options and ordered their Pacific Ceviche for an appetizer and for Entrees my husband got the Roasted Halibut and me and my mother-in-law both got the Scallop and Shrimp pasta. We all loved our dishes and were very satisfied with our choices. Their menu does have non-seafood options, but why not to try what they're most prominent for? They don't have a dessert menu, but they heard that we were celebrating mom's birthday so they brought us a little Toffee Cake to share and enjoy...and for a place that doesn't have dessert, the cake was pretty delicious. Such a cute place all around. My husband and I can't wait to go back! Parking - they have valet parking available right in front of the restaurant or theres street metered parking in the surrounding area.

    I was really hoping for a great lunch, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing…read more The poke and mussels were actually very good, which makes it even more frustrating that the rest of the meal fell so short. I ordered the scallop and shrimp pasta, and on my very first bite of the scallop, it had a strong ammonia taste--a common sign that seafood has gone bad. After that, I completely lost my appetite and couldn't eat the rest of my meal. My daughter ordered the cioppino, and after checking the seafood in her dish, we noticed the scallop was also very rubbery and didn't seem fresh either. Fresh seafood is something restaurants should never compromise on. Based on this experience, I can't recommend eating here and would suggest trying another restaurant instead.

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