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    Marine Room Tavern

    3.5 (333 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Dogs allowed

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    Daniella P.

    We honestly kinda stumbled upon this place and it was very lively. It was a Sunday night so we weren't necessarily expecting that. It had a fancy bar and bartenders. I ended up ordering a Tequila Sunrise which was a little strong but I still enjoyed it. They had life music playing and a big pool table. They had large couches which felt very cozy and overall, we had a great experience here.

    Elle C.

    How has this bar been around since 1934, while we've walked up-&-down these streets visiting the beach and nearby establishments for decades, only to discover this bar now?! Searching for "bars" while in the area, Marine Room Tavern immediately sparked my interest being described as a "whiskey bar" (they have over 200!)! What a cool place -- with the long, dark wood bar top; rich, sophisticated, luxurious leather furniture; and dim lighting. It's visually interesting, inviting, classic -- not what I consider a dive bar (as I understand it once was). I can imagine the vibe is quite different at night, with entertainment; however, this first visit, within the first hour of opening, on a Monday afternoon was peaceful and relaxed at this locals bar. Kaleo made us feel welcome and at ease, making this experience an enjoyable one. Fun find!

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    Katerina R.

    Having our Christmas party for my Squad and we fancied Marine Room Tavern and loved the atmosphere and the staff the live music played there & the patrons that were there it seemed like a bigger party than what it was. As for me, if y'all have been paying attention y'all know that I don't drink, so the Bartender served me plenty of Sprite with Lime. I of course left early as others stood behind & all were accounted for this morning safe & sound. When you're in the mood to hang out Marine Room Tavern is the go to.

    Christina R.

    My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our Thursday night (4/17) at the Marine Room Tavern! Bartender was on point, band was a blast, and throwback music between sets was just icing on the cake! A special thank you to Kane for your great energy and helping us sort out our rides at the end of the night!

    Rita C.

    Enjoyed some cocktails here. Pretty cool spot to hang out. Bartender was friendly and makes a great Negroni.

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    Ailene R.

    Woodsy tavern, roaring fire blazing in the fireplace, quiet & friendly service! No food served here, but great drinks. Bartender friendly, helpful with drink recommendations. A great place to just relax & enjoy a nice drink & conversation!! Will return!!

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    Gregg G.

    We heard a lot about this place. We drove up from San Clemente and were pleasantly surprised. I just loved the cozy vibe. Sat by the fireplace and just chilled.

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    Joanne J.

    We just stepped inside the Marine Room Tavern because it looked super cool when we walked by. We were right, this is a super cool place. When we were there, the band was setting up. We didn't have much time so we just checked out the bar and the lounge area. I absolutely want to come back.

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    The music is nice, but it's expensive for the quality of the drinks and space available.

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    Fun and met wonderful people. Went on a Sunday for happy hour and had a great time dancing while meeting some awesome locals.

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    9 months ago

    Favorite bar in laguna. Nothing like an ice cold beer & game of pool with the boys. Music is always great.

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    Russian River Pilsner A+. Great bar. It's a must stop in. Food is good too. Pool tables are great as well

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    Can you rent for a private party?

    I read that they do for a fee.

    What's the age range who comes here, is it for couples or singles?

    College

    Does this place allow underage people? Looking into making a birthday reservation for a friend, but we have someone that is underaged.

    No, you have to be 21 or older to enter.

    Does the marine room have a cover charge on sundays?

    No. Only on Friday + Saturday at 9pm.

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    I come 4 times per week with several of my friends as we mostly live downtown Laguna Beach.

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    The Deck On Laguna Beach

    The Deck On Laguna Beach

    4.0
    (2.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    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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    237 Ocean Avenue

    237 Ocean Avenue

    4.5
    (75 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    We came on NYE. There was music happening at 9pm, but we…read morecame 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.

    First beer release from 237 Ocean. I'm a beer guy so love that they're making their own beer now…read moresince 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.

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    Italian Wine Importer Ciro Cirello sharing his favorite Italian wines paired with chef Leo's 4 course meal at our Bartoletti Wine Dinner
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    The Cliff Restaurant

    The Cliff Restaurant

    3.9
    (4.4k reviews)
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    I can't believe I never knew about this beachside restaurant in Laguna until now. It's a great spot…read moreto take in the beautiful ocean views while you eat. It's Laguna so parking can be difficult but it's possible to find metered parking on the nearby cross streets if you don't mind walking a little. We opted to use their valet parking but it's $6 per hour. The restaurant is surrounded by cute shops and there's an area where they have live music on certain nights. There are a decent amount of tables outside with umbrellas for shade. If you come for happy hour on a weekday, it's only available in the upper area by the bar. We came on a Tuesday for happy hour (3- 6pm), so cocktails were $2 off and starters were half priced. They don't have that many cocktails to choose from, so I just got their red Seasonal Sangria ($16). It didn't come in a wine glass which was a little odd but it was fine. We shared their Shrimp Ceviche ($23) and Bruschetta ($19). The ceviche was okay but the bruschetta was excellent. They also had taco specials (I assume because it was Tuesday) so they were $4- 5 à la carte. I tried the Mahi Mahi and Shrimp tacos and surprisingly really liked them. The Mahi Mahi tasted fresh and so did the corn tortillas. I would definitely come back for Taco Tuesday and anytime I'm looking to dine with an ocean view.

    The views were incredible, no doubt, but the trick is you can't enjoy those views and the happy…read morehour at the same time :-/ I tried the Mahi fish tacos and they were pretty bland, the ceviche does come in a big serving size, but the prices seem a bit steep for food quality. We were sat quickly and the staff was super kind and made sure we were taken care of. I'd go back for happy hour, but not sure I'd order a meal

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    Hennessey's Tavern

    Hennessey's Tavern

    3.5
    (462 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    I work locally and always make sure to stop in on thursdays for the smash burger deal with my…read morecoworkers every week. Phenomenal deal and we usually pair with a guinness or the monthly drink and its always a great lunch. Our usual server, Kayle, always treats us great and finds time to be personable even on her busier days. The only reason why this is 4 and not 5 stars is because when we try to go in on non-smash burger days, the burgers tend to be a little lack luster for the price in which they are charging. You are pretty much getting extra fries and that's about the only difference. I will always go back weekly though for that Thursday $7 Smash Burger!

    We needed to have lunch and after we walked around Laguna, and our favorite place is not dog…read morefriendly, I suggested here. We had walked by earlier on our way to the beach. It was on the shadier side of the street which was great! There's a small outdoor patio and I asked if it was okay if Cako could come in, "of course!" I had to have the 50th anniversary cocktail...Jameson with a bunch of great mixes...LOL! They also serve a really good cabernet. I ordered the Dublin burger. So good...nice crispy bacon...came with handcut fries. We also started with the spinach and artichoke dip. This also came with warm, house -made potato and tortilla chips. Very good! It wasn't very busy but there were some singles and some couples inside. A huge family came in but the guy working by himself had everything under control. Come to find out he was a floating general manager, which was cool. Maybe we'll run into him down in San Diego. They have some great food and drink nights and a good happy hour. Definitely worth checking out! Cako Approves!

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    Royal Hawaiian

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    0.3 mi

    This is an absolute must-visit whether you're on vacation or a dedicated tiki bar enthusiast. The…read morebar is spotless, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Our bartenders Liam and Omar were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, friendly, personable, and never missed a beat. For drinks, my boyfriend ordered the Zombie and the Guanko Grog, while I enjoyed the Chi Chi Royale and the Nui Nui. Every cocktail was perfectly balanced, beautifully crafted, and deceptively strong. Royal absolutely nailed it. We started with the Spam Musubi, which was delicious. It was so flavorful that it didn't need any extra soy sauce, and we appreciated that it was cut in half for sharing. Later, we ordered the Poke Bowl. It's a bit more salad-forward than a traditional poke bowl, with plenty of fresh greens, but the flavors were spot on and the tuna was incredibly fresh. We also tried the Loco Moco, and I can honestly say it may have had the best gravy we've ever had. It was rich, flavorful, and completely unforgettable. Between the outstanding cocktails, delicious food, and excellent service, this was easily one of the highlights of our trip. We can't wait to come back and work our way through more of the menu!

    I had one of the most unusual and disappointing restaurant experiences I've ever had here on July…read more3. I arrived ahead of my friends for a late lunch/early dinner and walked up to the host stand to ask if there was a table available. I was immediately told the restaurant was completely booked. I texted my friends to see if they had made reservations, and thankfully they had. When we checked in together, we clearly told the staff that we had dogs with us and assumed we'd be seated on the patio. Instead, we were seated inside. We thought it was odd, but trusted there was a reason for it. What made the experience so confusing was that we spent about an hour and a half there, and the restaurant remained almost completely empty the entire time. The patio was also essentially empty. The only other party seated near us was upset that there were dogs inside and made it very obvious. To be clear, we never asked to sit indoors....we expected and preferred the patio. As we were leaving, I overheard the host ask another employee, "Do you think that dog's actually a service dog?" That caught me completely off guard because we never claimed our dogs were service animals. It felt like an unnecessary assumption. Looking back, the entire experience left me with more questions than answers. Why tell someone the restaurant is completely booked when both the dining room and patio stayed largely empty? Why seat guests with dogs inside when the patio was available? I don't make accusations lightly, but as a person of color, I couldn't help but wonder whether I was being treated differently. I can't say for certain that was the case, but it's how the experience made me feel, and it's not something I've ever felt comfortable writing in a review before. To make matters worse, the food didn't make up for the experience. It was mediocre at best, especially considering the prices. For what they charge, I expected much better quality and flavor. Instead, I left feeling like I had overpaid for an underwhelming meal. Overall, I walked away feeling confused, unwelcome, and disappointed. Between the strange seating situation, the comments from the staff, the overpriced food, and the overall experience, I don't see myself returning.

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