Not just dinner -- an experience. Perfectly cooked steak, elegant plating, unforgettable vibe. This place hits different read more

Maro Wood Grill - Bone-in Filet Mignon - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I would much rather come in here and sit at the bar then order on Uber Eats but I had cravings plus they had a two for one special so I ordered pasta with shrimp for the BF. I just had a. $17 completely undercooked almost inedible artichoke and grilled edamame. I love the staff here I can't wait to come back and have them cook my artichoke to perfection! read more

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Here's a friendly, honest review you could post: We visited Maro Wood Grill during our stay in Laguna Beach. I normally don't like to leave negative reviews, but unfortunately our experience was just okay. The food was decent, but nothing memorable. The service was very slow, even though we were the only table in the restaurant at the time. I was hoping for a better experience based on the great location, but it just didn't meet my expectations. Hopefully it was just an off day. read more

Calling all steak lovers! They do it right, yes it was huge cut steak, yes it was tender, and cooked perfectly. Our server kept refilling our drinks and made sure everything came just as we ordered, we ate on the patio, really chill vibes. It was easy to find street parking too. read more

It's a quaint restaurant. Service was excellent wines and food were great. The branzino was excellent and the gnocchi was nice. I also loved their grilled green beans. We will come back to try the other items on their menu. read more

The food is amazing and the service excellent. The grill veggies are delicious as well as the meats, branzino and rotisserie chicken. Highly recommended it. read more

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food was amazing! loved the risotto. burger on point, grilled veggies a must!! chris, our server was great! we will be back!

This is a gem in Laguna! Dined last night and can't wait to return. Branzino was delicious and the ambiance was perfect. The owner served us and he was so kind and interesting to talk to. read more

Portions are extremely small for the price. I ordered the new york steak which was priced at $56. When the food came out, it was a tiny 8oz piece of meat and a stingy portion of potatoes & mixed veggies. Service was mediocre as well. I left the restaurant still feeling hungry. Had to go home and fix myself another meal just to satisfy my hunger lol read more

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for quite some time! The food didn't disappoint! Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! This sounds like I'm being petty but I was frustrated by the napkins that seemed to be washed in scented detergent. The blissful scent of the perfectly charred meat was disturbed every time I used my napkin and the smell transferred to my fingers which I got a whiff of every time I used my fork! This is an easy fix I should think! Also, I appreciated the live music but perhaps it could be toned down a bit. It's an outdoor space so the sound can disperse but we had to converse quite loudly to hear each other. The service was excellent, the food amazing (and don't skip dessert!). read more

Maro was a nice eating experience, good service and ambience was romantic. But the $6 tiny empanada? Everything else was great but not the value for the tiny empanada. I do recommend the chicken parm and the grilled salad. Delicious both! Please be generous and make the empanadas a decent size :) read more

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This place is considered an Argentine restaurant. Using Mesquite wood to grill. But the food and Chimmichuri sauce leave a lot to be desired. And no table side bread?? What kind of "Argentine" spot is this. Decent ambiance. The lunch server is also the chef. He is Italian - his words. Not the owner. Service is Not warm/welcoming. (2.5/5). The appetizers: 1) Edamame - wood grilled (4.6/5) - tasty; had a grilled flavor. 2) Argentine Chorizo/Sausage - Bell Peppers and onions. While tasty, we expected a grilled sausage. Not sliced sausage mixed with bell peppers 'n onions. (4/5). The main Dishes: 1) Skirt Steak - Mesquite grilled hand cut Skirt steak, topped with chimichurri and served with mixed roasted veggies and potatoes - a bit over-cooked; good taste. The bad - a few cuts of potatoes, a pieces of broccoli and overcooked carrots, decent taste; but the small amount is surprising considering the price. (3.8/5). 2) Maro's Hand Cut Steak - Hand-cut Ribeye CAP steak, served with chimichurri and mixed roasted vegetables and potatoes. Good grilled tasty but not as tender I had hoped. The bad: same issue; small amount of veggies. Too stingy! Drinks: 2 beers and one glass of Cabernet. (5/5). My mother had a lot of stomach pain from eating the food. A lot of be desired for paying $260. If you're in LA - Check out Carlitos Gardel Argentine, it's way better in every capacity, from the service to the food. I don't recommend this place. read more

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I went here cause a coworker bragged about the food and it was a flop. Service is super slow. Single waiter doesn't pay attention to orders. Food is underwhelming. Over priced for the quality of food on the plate. read more

Love the food and ambiance! Salmon is my favorite, next is the warm octopus salad. Enjoy a nice cappuccino and chocolate desert to end a lovely evening. read more

Server was very kind :) Food was great and prices were right! The salad i got was perfect and the empanada was delish. read more

Maro Wood Grill - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Great oak grilled fish, steak and traditional Argentinian dishes. Don't pass up the sangria. We like to sit at the counter and watch the chef. Always think he is overcooking my wife's fish and it's always perfect! read more

Service and ambiance were amazing!! I loved the bar top around the grill concept! So fun to watch the food being made. Everything has a fresh charred flavor, which I loved. Great Vegetable selection for us not so huge meat eaters. However, I still had to try the steak, which was cooked perfectly! The wine selection was also on point ! read more

Saturday dinner: Attentive service, enjoyed the live music, decor of the restaurant was nice and welcoming. We had the beef carpaccio and hanger steak to share with cocktails. All was good! read more

The Greek meaning of Maro - " the hero of sweet wine" This is such a delightful little Mediterranean bistro in Laguna Beach . It's such a romantic, beautifully lit little gem. ( it really gives you all the feels.) We enjoyed their handmade mushroom empanada , the most delicious Shishido peppers with fresh ginger ... the fresh and delicious pear salad, and a ribeye steak with potatoes and zucchini's. With a chimichurri sauce that was outstanding! We made a reservation at 5:30. We were the first couple to be seated and believe me by 630. The place was packed , people with reservations were waiting for a table.. folks love this restaurant they love coming in here. They have a very nice wine list as well( the corkage fee is $25 ) the owners are so accommodating and attentive . Absolutely dog friendly... This could be one of my favorite little dining spots . Thank you, Maro. read more

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My wife and I had dinner there last night for the first time. Mediocre food and very expensive. Terrible service. Not going back!

We have been to Maro ever since they opened, the food is fantastic. The combination of the new menu covers everything from steaks, pastas, risottos & other amazing dishes, the grill that they have is second to none, service is very personable & great! Thank you Alex & Chris read more

Maro Wood Grill - Grilled vegetables served with horseradish aioli!! It's heaven, try sausages & peppers! - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

They looked amazing on their webpage. I ordered their wedge. It was literally lettuce and a small amount of bacon... tossed in dressing. It was not at all what the webpage said. We paid $90 for 2 drinks, 2 salads and 2 empanadas. read more

Maro Wood Grill - Wedgie salad... $13... - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The food was delicious. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The inside is nice and cozy with string lights on the walls and wood background. I enjoyed the lamb chops. Also had empanadas to go. The beef empanadas are great and very flavorful. read more

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We were so excited to try Maro Wood Grill tonight! The smell of the wood was amazing! They had a nice outdoor patio and seating area with umbrellas. I started with the Charipan and it was fantastic! For my entree I had the rack of lamb which was cooled perfectly and seasoned so well! The veggies were very tasty as well! Their Chimichurri is delicious as well! My friend had the center cut rib eye which was so big and tasty! Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert. Their famous banana bread pudding will be ordered next time I go! Parking can be difficult but this is worth it! read more

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Hidden gem in Laguna Beach! The blue cheese covered filet mignon was excellent as were the apps and salad. Our waiter was fun and engaging. We sat on the patio and could smell the wood burning oven cooking our dinner while sipping a nice cab. Amazing restaurant! read more

Street parking is available. They have a gay flag displayed which is why I felt comfortable enough to walk in. However, besides the music - I didn't get a sense that this was a gay bar/restaurant. My burger ($23) was delicious but service was a tad slow even though there wasn't many people dining tonight. This restaurant is pricey! Alex was very nice when he came around. I would return, but this wouldn't be at the top of my list. I highly recommend this business to host a drag event if they really want to cater to that gay customer. read more

Maro Wood Grill - Maro's Burger - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Rodrigo is a horrible server, made me feel dumb for asking if they had wedge salads and he brought us a Cesar salad and there was no wedge salad. Very over priced and rude. Enjoy ! read more

Maro's Wood Grill ticks all the boxes for me! Scrumptiously delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts, excellent service, and unparalleled ambience. Portion sizes are abundant and everything is served with fastidious attention to every detail. Be sure to try their empanadas, steaks, and pastas. You'll be glad you did. They have a meticulously well curated, impressive wine list with a focus on Argentina, but covering pretty much the entire world, including of course some pretty clutch California offerings. Maro's has both roofed dining and alfresco. I can't recommend it highly enough! read more

Maro Wood Grill - Spaghetti carbonara (secret menu!) - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Our first dining experience here and I must say that it was different. As we entered, we found Alex (owner, chef ?) who seated us and took our drink orders as well as our menu items. Food was delish, but lacking in friendliness as they did not care if we returned or not. read more

Tough review from an Argentinian: What a great place to find! Not only the food was great but the service and atmosphere put the cherry on top. We started with empanadas and the sausage. Both very tasty. I wish the spinach empanada had more of an even filling, as the meat. The milanesa was big and evenly coated. Needed a tad bit of salt. The estofado was great with the polenta. I was expecting a little bit more hearty, maybe more veggies, and definitely elevated. In my book, a Quilmes is the perfect drink on a summer night. And of course great company. Our server, which ended up being one of the owners was so pleasant to get to chat with to really get to know the roots of the restaurant. Definitely coming back to feel a little bit more at home. read more

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Super bad service waiter was super mean when I asked questions he made me feel stupid about asking them would say this place isn't a good spot to eat read more

Lived in Laguna Beach for a year and just trying Maro. It was delicious. Great, fresh farm to table food. Interesting combinations and delicious too. Wine menu is varied and service is exceptional. Misto salad was fresh and tasty and the artichoke was tender and delicious. Such a great find in Laguna! A must try for all. It's our new go to restaurant. read more

Maro Wood Grill - Risotto with berries Very very good! - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Second time here and it was outstanding both times! Love that it's organic and lots of variation in their dishes.

Can't say enough about this place. Great food, great service. Highly recommend the gaucho bread, empenadas, grilled zucchini, and (of course) the skirt steak. read more

Maro Wood Grill - Skirt steak with grilled vegetables and potatoes. Perfection. - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

if I could give 0 stars I would. From the moment I walked in I felt super uncomfortable, but I gave it a chance anyways. Only to then see them treat my aunt rudely when we were both just asking questions. I could understand if they were busy and didn't mean to be rude, but there was one guy and two other tables. It was NOT busy. we left immediately, why would I stay in a place where the environment is uncomfortable before we even get to order food?? it's a no for me. read more

We walked here for a bite to eat, wasn't expecting anything special. My goodness what an experience, the food here is amazing . We started with the grilled artichoke and spinach empanada, both were delicious. We then moved to the grilled Spanish octopus salad, no ordinary salad this was simply Devine, the flavors were unforgettable . Next the Hanger steak, cooked perfectly to our request of medium rare, with crispy potatoes and a perfectly dressed arugula salad. They are not afraid of seasoning their food with simply a bit of salt, in my opinion many restaurants lack the attention to detail. We can not wait to return to try the many tempting dishes on their menu. If possible sit at the bar for the best experience. The head chef does an excellent job and deserves all the praise for a well executed meal. read more

Maro Wood Grill - Grilled Spanish Octupus Salad - Argentine Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Love, love, love this restaurant!!!! It's never really busy unless it's weekend. We came here on a Tuesday and regardless of the day of the week the food is amazing as always. The grilled artichoke, okra and empanadas and gnocchi are to die for. Great service here all of the time, with the same staff. Wine is very popular here, especially red. The sangrias, both red and white, are delicious and not to sweet. Just tried their wine margarita tonight and it's sweet but so delicious and refreshing. I like sweet, so it's my new favorite. There is covered patio seating, bar seating and out door seating with some umbrellas. read more

I don't always spend too much money on food when I dine out, but time to time I'll make exceptions when the restaurant is worth it. Maro Wood Grill is, and always will be one of those restaurants. One day I decided to drive down the PCH as a sort of day-cation. I had driven all the way down to San Clemente when I remembered my date later that evening back in Huntington Beach. I was feeling pretty hungry by the time I got to Dana Point, and when I hit Laguna Beach, I started to eat with my eyes and nose. All of sudden, I smelled something beautifully smokey and meaty coming from my left, like I was being tempted by Prometheus. As I was stopped at a light, I realized it had to be coming from the place called Maro Wood grill, it couldn't be the other stores it was next to. So I pulled aside, parked, and walked down into the restaurant. I sat down, I was the only one there at about three in the afternoon, so I struck up conversation with the head chef as I ordered the Specialty Chicken Thigh at his recommendation. I was served quickly, the cooking staff were wonderful to converse with on a slow afternoon, it's a shame I didn't grab their names before I had to go because I would have loved to buy them a beer. The chicken thigh was superb, I was not disappointed in any capacity and the side veggies were equally wonderful. G Great ambience, great staff, outstanding location, it may be a little pricey for most but it's absolutely worth it. I can't wait to come back soon. read more

Mushroom empanada was a work of art. The tenderloin tasted like a fart . The chicken vodka pasta had no mass, and the sauce tasted like ass. read more

My husband and I visited on July 1st, 2023, with our 1 yr 4-month-old girl. She is well-behaved, but don't bring your kids. Halfway through our meal, she was fussy, and we didn't want to be those parents, so we took turns distracting her not to interrupt other dinners - only one couple near us we imagined was on a date. The place was nice, clean, and had good customer service. Why only 3 stars? I ordered the Grilled Octopus Salad and was really looking forward to it. When I got it, I was very disappointed. The Octopus was extra crispy and tiny. There was no good bite I could share with my daughter or that I could enjoy and savor. I didn't complain because I was distracted by my girl, but I wish I had taken a picture. I randomly found the old receipt today, so I decided to share my experience, especially after going into the Yelp photos and seeing more meaty Octopus salads in other reviews. It's a real miss for us. I also ordered the grilled sausage, which was spicier than expected but good. The Beef Carpaccio, which my husband didn't realize was raw, so I ate it and thought it was just ok. I also got the Hanger Steak Tagliata. read more