Fabulous food which is super fresh. Outstanding service, the staff is very friendly and attentive…read more The live music and outdoor fire pits are over the top nestled into a quiet hidden spot in the hills above Aliso Creek Beach. If you're looking for an intimate outdoor experience with amazing food and service, THIS is the place. PS. It's super romantic

I felt so welcomed here from the moment we arrived. The valet parking was easy and the staff was…read moreincredibly attentive. The service was amazing the entire time we were there. We originally sat inside, but asked to move outside because the view was just too beautiful to pass up. The green mountains made it feel like we were on vacation somewhere tucked away in the mountains. I ordered the burger and it was absolutely delicious -- thick, juicy patty with super yummy fries. My boyfriend ordered the chicken sandwich and it was honestly to die for. I also got an iced latte and it was perfect. Even the color of it looked beautiful and tasted just as good. Everything from the atmosphere to the food and service made this such a great experience. Can't wait to come back!

Rock solid Some joints try to impress you with reclaimed…read morewood, Edison bulbs, and a menu that reads like a graduate thesis in farm-to-table sincerity. Ted's doesn't bother with any of that nonsense. Ted's just delivers the goods. I've been going there for years, long enough that the rhythm of the place feels like an old blues song you know by heart. I'm the guy who orders the Denver omelette with salsa on the side. Every single time. And every single time it comes out exactly the way it should: fluffy eggs, just the right hit of peppers and ham, the salsa bright and honest, like someone in the kitchen actually gives a damn. No drama. No surprises. Just competence, the rarest ingredient in the restaurant business. Now let's get one thing straight: I'm no pushover. I'm a hardened chowhound, the kind of guy who's eaten enough questionable meals in enough questionable places to know the difference between real food and the kind of grease-slicked heartbreak they sling at certain fast-food counters. You know the type, where the cook is juggling a cigarette, a spatula, and what appears to be a deep philosophical relationship with his own nostrils while your breakfast slowly becomes a medical event. Ted's is not that place. The chicken club, hold the Thousand Island, thank you very much, is a beautiful, no-nonsense stack of poultry and bread that understands its job. The carne asada burrito comes wrapped like a promise and delivers on it with gusto. And the steak sandwich? That one deserves a small standing ovation. They buy good steaks, real steaks, and cook them the way steaks were meant to be cooked: hot, fast, and with respect. In a world full of culinary pretenders and Instagram food that looks better than it tastes, Ted's is rock solid. The kind of place that doesn't need a story, because the food tells it for them.

Updating my review in response to the managers response:…read more I escalated ALL of these to your staff. I even had to ask for a new cup when I told them the soda machine wasn't working, as they just said sorry and walked away. I showed the person who walked by us the eggs and she said "oh, I'm not sure" and walked away from the table. When our plates were taken away, I told them we had a very poor experience. The person said "one moment", walked away, and we wanted 20 more minutes for someone else to show up, but nobody did.

Food is delicious, service is excellent and the ambience amazing. Love the penny floor and hanging…read morecar!. Highly recommended.

Overall, I really enjoyed my time here. The inside gives off a great hole-in-the-wall vibe, and the…read moreinterior is nicely designed. One tip, the sweet spot seems to be groups of four since most of the tables are set up that way, so that's probably your best bet for a shorter wait. Old Fashioned -- Perfect. I loved the smoky flavor; the bartender actually smokes the wood, which really comes through in the drink. Butterball Whiskey in the best way. Super smooth, you almost don't taste the alcohol at all. Feta Cheese Dip -- Surprisingly really good. The feta and tomatoes gave it a rich, umami flavor. Only downside: I wish they gave more bread because we had way more cheese left over. Goat Cheese Empanadas -- Solid. That classic goat cheese tang/funk, but really well done. BBQ Brisket Sandwich -- Just okay. The brisket itself had good flavor, but the bread was a bit too toasted and it felt like something was missing overall. Definitely planning to come back!

Love this place. I've been going for months now. Great bartenders. Thank you Lindsey, Jacob Dina…read moreand Kris​ for best so awesome.

Great vibe...amazing service....love the food! Lindsey at the bar is the best in the biz. She's…read moreso efficient and friendly!

We arrived at the property a little before scheduled check in (2 hours ahead of time). I thought we…read morewould have to wait a long while, but the receptionist (Holly) checked us in immediately, and upgraded our room. She was friendly, professional, helpful, and accommodating. She explained all the hotel's amenities. In addition to the room charge, a $40 resort fee got us: 1. On-site parking; 2. Welcome sangrias; 3. Chocolate chip cookies each night; 4. A European styled breakfast each morning from 7am to 10am; 5. Wi-fi; 6. Beach chairs and umbrellas. Parking in Laguna Beach is a premium, so parking at the resort was great. The city of Laguna offers a free shuttle with a bus stop almost in front of the hotel. So we parked our car and took the shuttle all over town. The property is a well maintained, quant renovated 26 room Italian style resort. It's clean, charming, and has lots of character. It felt nice being at a small property and not at a large commercial hotel. We felt like we were back in Italy on vacation again! Just walking past the front of the hotel, you would not know that there is a luxury resort inside. They have a heated swimming pool (83 degrees), a sauna, and a secluded sun bathing lounge area and several other amenities. We opted for the heated wellness treatment which is a jacuzzi hot tub for two with mineral water. But they also offer single and couples messages and other message therapies. They have a quant internal courtyard for dining as well. We enjoyed a great European breakfast each day which was well prepared, fresh, healthy, and served by great hostesses. We especially liked the frittatas, fresh squeezed orange juice, hot coffee, and iced cold lemon water. The property is a historic landmark, so it doesn't offer handicap accessibility. So if you or someone in your group is in a wheel chair or uses a walker then this property won't work for you. Overall we really enjoyed staying here and would definitely go back again.

My husband and I spent two amazing nights here during the week. It got pretty busy at the inn as…read moreit was spring break. The service was excellent and can see that staff takes great care and attention to making sure everything is taken care of. We very much appreciated all the amenities this inn had to offer such as the welcome drink, evening cookies (delicious!), sauna, sunblock at the pool, towels, lovely breakfast.. all complimentary (breakfast with resort fee). We also appreciated the 10% military discount. We stayed in room 23 which was a standard queen bed with garden view and liked that spot because it felt central, private, and quiet. The room is on the smaller side but it was fine. It does not have a fridge but they provide an ice bucket. We ended up putting our bottled waters on top of the AC box and that kept it cool. Being that the inn is beautifully historic, there weren't many outlets inside the room. The bath robes were very plush. Both lamp shade knobs didn't seem to turn properly but we made it work somehow. Otherwise, we felt well taken care of throughout our stay and so glad we came. Aside from the inn, there is a walk to get to Victoria Beach. We walked south along Coast Highway to Victoria Place and found the underpass from there. We also took the free trolley outside of the hotel to get around town. It could be quite a wait for the trolley as we waited 30 mins. There is a QR code on the sign to track the trolley locations.

Excellent food and a hidden gem - had the halibut tacos and they were out of this world - fresh,…read morelight, vibrant and full of texture. Service was attentive and friendly and the restaurant was clean.

Our food and service were equally above par and expectation. We loved the ambiance and location of…read morethis restaurant as well. Highly recommend.

We had an amazing experience at Laguna per usual, we had the delightful and lovely Caitlin. She was…read moreamazing, charming, and gave us top notch service. So friendly and so knowledgeable, she made our night. We felt like we were talking to one of girls that we had been friends with our whole life. This is what the vibe is at ahba and Caitlin embodies this perfectly. Food was amazing, drinks were perfectly crafted and the conversation was authentic and real. Not fake stuffy corporate and forced like joeys, just amazing and real. Overall amazing experience! Ahba please keep the vibes real

Food is great here. best food I had in Laguna and didn't break my bank thankfully. Just want to…read morethank the servers and baristas for being so sweet! Everyone was super awesome and kind. Food came out really fast. Very clean and super aesthetic! I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher rating. Deserves all the love and hype! My friends and I had a great time here for visiting in the area. Can't wait to come back!

I've only heard AMAZING things about this place, and finally had the chance to visit for a Saturday…read morebreakfast. Things to know - it's DELICIOUS and definitely a GO-TO here in Laguna Niguel. The Wait: Yes, you will wait in line for a bit (I got here around 9:15am on a Saturday am and the line was starting to pick up), but it moved along and I was shocked that I didn't have issues finding seating! I had two puppies with me and we were able to find nice outdoor seating (in the shade, yay!) The Food: I got the guava toffee pancakes (short stack) and a side of Portuguese sausage and coffee. Everything was SO tasty! Also got a kalbi ribs plate. Delicious! The Service: 5 stars. Excellent. The servers went around and were diligent with coffee refills, cleaned up our used plates, and were generally just very on top of it. Can't wait to come back and try more items!! Helpful tips: - Restrooms located outside! - Plenty of seating inside AND outside (which means....dog friendly!!) - Line may be long but worth it! - They have an indoor bakery of items too!

I love this place! I love everything on their menu, this would always be my go to brunch place…read more I looooove their Loco Moco paired with their smoothie! I love the pork belly musubi as well, oh that pork belly is unforgettable, the fat melting in your mouth is something that I look forward to everytime! Although ordering would make me feel pressured at times since the person in the cashier would always make me feel like she is in a hurry, I still love this place! And it's probably because they have a lot of customers too and they have to get the orders quickly so I undertand. Place is nice, a lot of outdoor seating which is very nice. All the staff are nice too, food comes out quick considering the amount of people ordering.