Long long line (moves quickly by the way so do not be discouraged), but for good reason! Their…read moremenu is diverse so there is something for everyone--from Hawaiian style dishes like Loco Moco to classic waffles and pancakes to Ramen and Musubi, you may wonder if they can execute such a wide variety of dishes well, but fear not! Everything we've tried so far is delicious. The pork belly Musubi is delightful beyond words, you just have to try it. The shrimp omelette is filled with delicious shrimp and topped with a light cream sauce. The waffles are also incredibly light, crispy, and whipped cream scrumptious. The service is quick, friendly and very welcoming. There is outdoor covered seating and plenty of indoor seating as well. I love coming hear with family for brunch. Highly recommend giving it a try!

Oh. My. Goodness. We ordered their strawberry banana Nutella pancakes and chocolate chip pancakes…read morewith chicken sausage and bacon. I never knew pancakes could be so light! These are by far the BEST pancakes I've ever had in my entire life. I've ordered here previously and their eggs benedict are to die for as well. Can't wait to bring the rest of my family to try! They're one of the few restaurants that consider that takeout orders just wanna go in and out so they have a separate entrance for pick-up/takeout which is awesome. Everyone appeared to be enjoying their food and the restaurant is cute with indoor and outdoor seating.

Amazing service, very accommodating for prom and a large group. Boba is very fresh, and food was…read moreprepared perfectly. Restaurant is small and intimate, ambiance is wonderful

Great service and delicious food served. Definitely will go back to check the other dishesread more

The salmon quinoa bowl was very good and plentiful…read more I had the salmon chimichuri and my husband had the plain salmon one and they both were good. The restaurant is always busy.

The price is very fair for seafood. Not sure if it was just that day, but they only had one person…read moreworking at the front. The line was long and it was slow. For food, we had the calamari starter and carne asada steak. The corn came with the steak and it was too spicy for me. The steak was a little rough. They didn't give a lot of steak. The beans, rice, and guac with the steak was really good. Calamari had a lot of flavor and was good. Portion size was very generous for the calamari. Both dishes came with greens, which was nice. The fish tacos looked good, but I didn't taste it. You order at the counter and there was lots of seating, most inside and outside. We may return to a different location as it's a chain.

While looking at nearby restaurants for Valentine's Day dinner, we decided to book a reservation at…read moreLumberyard. We had never heard of Lumberyard before, but the menu seemed to have balanced selection of land and sea offerings. So this was perfect for both of us. Lumberyard is located in a walkable section of Laguna Beach, in the heart of all of the action. The ocean/beach is a quick walk from the front door, so this is the perfect location for dinner and an evening stroll. Parking is challenging as you have the option of parking in the lot across the street or in the structure down the road. Traffic is also quite heavy as Laguna Canyon is a road that is heavily traveled. Lumberyard is a restaurant that offers an intimate dining experience with more of a laid back vibe. It's kind of dark inside as they keep the lights dimmed. The bar is front and center and takes up a good portion of the restaurant. There's a small section toward the front, just behind the hostess where live bands play a small set for guests. The menu has a nice selection of items that appealed to both of us. I am an incredibly picky eater, often focusing on vegetarian dishes or seafood. I ended up ordering the Parmesan crusted sole with mashed potatoes and lemon butter with a Shirley Temple. My husband ordered chicken pot pie and a creamsicle mocktail. I liked the presentation of the whole meal. My Shirley Temple had little heart candies floating atop of it. So cute! As for our meals, I can say that this was well worth the price. I took a bite of the pie crust on my husband's chicken pot pie and it tasted homemade. It was delicious! My sole was pretty tasty! The lemon butter was super creamy and it added more flavor to an already tasty piece of fish. The potatoes were light and fluffy! The meal was delicious! Our experience at Lumberyard was great. People from all walks of life were there that evening. Some people were dressed in jeans with sneakers while others were dressed to impress. The staff were very professional and our waiter was attentive. Our experience at Lumberyard was quite nice and we would definitely return for another date night in the near future.

We enjoyed the food and drinks but not the older grey haired man that works here, giving us dirty…read morelooks and rolling his eyes at us while we talked at the bar. He should get busy working instead of lounging around the restaurant and chatting with his regulars. Maybe go clean up a bit DARLING.

Had dinner once again at Starfish in Laguna Beach and stellar as always…read more Constructive feedback is their service can lack customer focus at times as far as being attentive but the sushi, sliders, pot stickers, kabobs are delicious. Starfish Chefs are absolutely amazing!

I finally got to try Starfish after hearing so much about it, and I'll definitely be back again!…read moreThe chili wontons were SUPER spicy -- our server did warn us beforehand -- but they were honestly really good. If you're not into spicy food, I probably wouldn't recommend those though. The roll we ordered was really good as well, and we also got the banh mi slider which was delicious. Everything had great flavor, the atmosphere was fun, and the service was great too. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Laguna Beach!

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!

We had a somewhat underwhelming experience. We tried a variety of items, including the salmon poke,…read moretuna poke, guacamole, and the Bear Flag burrito. While everything was decent, nothing really stood out. The burrito was particularly disappointing, as it was mostly filled with rice and contained very little protein. Given the price, I was expecting a better balance of ingredients. On a positive note, the staff was friendly and attentive, and they did a great job keeping the dining area clean throughout our visit. Overall, it was a pleasant enough stop for brunch, but the food didn't quite live up to expectations. Also, be prepared for a wait, we spent about 30 minutes in line just to place our order.

We stopped into Nick's in Laguna Beach specifically for their legendary butter cake, and let me…read moretell you. if you haven't tried this dessert yet, your life is tragically incomplete. You're basically just going through the motions, my friend. We paired it with their ice cream fudge sundae, and we could not have been happier with our decision. The moment that warm butter cake hits the table, pure joy consumes your soul. Anticipation builds like you're about to open the best gift ever. The only logical response is to grab a spoon (yes, a spoon because a for would be a travesty of a mistake) because you need the perfect ratio of buttery cake, berry compote, and ice cream in every single bite. You carve that first perfect scoop, lift it toward your mouth, and suddenly your taste buds are doing an Olympic-level gymnastics routine--sticking the landing with a gold medal performance. It's a holy, almost spiritual experience you desperately hope never ends. By the final bite, you're slumped back in your seat, practically begging for a belly rub like a satisfied golden retriever, whispering a quiet prayer that this isn't the last time you'll experience this life-changing dessert. Ps. The service is amazing and the vibe is perfect for a date, a night with friends, or a celebration.

I have too much to say about Nick's to put into one review. It's a swanky feeling little restaurant…read morewith all kinds of options. I always go for the ribeye melt or the French dip (order while it lasts). Both are absolutely to die for. The au jus is drinkable, and I could eat the Worcester sauce with a spoon. Next up, the butter cake. Oh my god, this thing is to die for. Although we're always stuffed after our well portioned entrees, we never ever leave without ordering it. The cake is rich and crumbly. And the compote complements it perfectly, although I always wish there was more. The little mint leaves are also a wonderful bit of added flavor. If you go for the sides, I would highly recommend the potato salad. It's slightly more acidic than most, and it has little bits of bacon, which give you little bites of smokeyness. The one time I didn't order the potato salad, I got the blue cheese and tomatoes instead. It was more of an underwhelming side because it was - you guessed it- just blue cheese and tomatoes. Probably a little bit of an interpretation mistake on my part... Overall, you can get an incredible entre for around $18. This is very competitive with other restaurants even outside Laguna Beach. Delicious food, and great value for your dollar.

+5/5 A friend said…read morethis is the best poke place he's ever had and I had to try it . The staff was friendly and portions were generous. I got a large bowl for 5 scoops of fish on top of a salad base. Everything was fresh and delicious. I appreciate the included sides. Great value and taste. Will definitely be back. One of the best poke bowls I've had in OC

I love this place!!! I went twice this week that's how good it was. The second time I went with my…read morefriend and we were able to share a bowl because the portions are large! Good price for the amount you get! Also the worker that made my bowl, I believe his name was Kelby, was so awesome and the bowl was a 10/10. Overall one of my fav poke spots for sure, highly recommend!