Our server was so friendly and the food was great. Our favorite item we ordered was the fried asparagus. Definitely recommend!

Laguna Beach: Ample parking and outdoor seating is always a plus in any beach city. We made reservations and glad we did. It was a weekend and the place filled quickly. Loud crowd! Ordered: Salmon Citrus salad. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and my friend was very happy with the amount of salmon to salad ratio. Attractive dish! Sliced Steak & Potato Salad was a nice portion of sliced steak, a decent warm potato salad, and a great side salad. I can't remember if that was one of her side options, but it was a solid choice. Steak was ordered medium rare and it was definitely all rare - but edible. Sometimes it's not a good option to send it back. Fear of over cook. Blackened Halibut Sandwich was my choice and the fresh tasting halibut was cooked to perfection. I would go lighter on the blackened seasoning next time and skip the non-crispy onions straws. Love those but most definitely they were prepped long before we got there. Minor culinary issue as the halibut sandwich was a delicious combo of fresh ingredients that I had to deconstruct so I could manage to eat it. I think only a mega shark could take a bite of this sandwich as it was meant to be built! So it nicely transformed into a Blackened Halibut Salad plate with a highly recommended crispy Caesar salad for the side. I enjoyed every bite. I would go here again. Service was courteous and prompt, and our food was served on the spot. We were too full to try their recommended warm butter cake. Next time it's Brussel sprouts and desert! Well, maybe a side of a self-deconstructed Halibut Sandwich. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Blackened Halibut Sandwich as constructed. A great piece of halibut! - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

WE LOVE THE ANAHEIM HILLS LOCATION! This one was not as nicely decorated & the ambiance absolutely NOT as lovely as the AH location! Menu didn't seem to have same choices that work well for vegetarians like me & non- vegetarian choices for my husband. I don't recall if service was good or not. Not going back. read more

Reunion is located in Boat Canyon shopping center in Laguna Beach. There is ample parking and reservations are recommended during the summer. My friend and I decided to split the Sourdough cheeseburger that came with several side choices. We chose the shoestring fries and we ordered an additional side of crispy slaw. The cheeseburger was ok, nothing special. Seemed a bit greasy to me. The shoestring fries were good and the crispy slaw had way too much Thai peanut dressing. The prices are a bit high for average food. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Crispy slaw - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Came to Reunion after an eventful wedding weekend on a Sunday morning! Ordered the Hawaiian bread French toast, Chicken & Biscuits, Breakfast Sandwich with sausage, Hangover breakfast burrito, and the chilaquiles w/ over medium eggs. Started off with the French toast, which was phenomenal, a little too crunchy and stiff at the bottom but delicious otherwise. The chicken and biscuits was delicious and savory! The breakfast burrito was huge and full of flavor! The chilaquiles were a little dry but had delicious taste. The breakfast sandwich was good but the sausage patty had a very weird consistency, so we took it off and ate just an egg and cheese sandwich. All in all 4/5. The service was great and fast, our server was very attentive and always fast with refills. The restaurant was a bit on the slower side but it's expected on a Coachella weekend, the city was a bit less packed than normal. The vibe was quiet with an older crowd trickling in throughout the morning. read more

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I went to this place with my dad after finding it on Yelp. The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere inside, though it felt a bit too dark. Our server was okay -- not very friendly, but maybe she was just having a tough day or was behind. The food was decent but not perfect. I ordered the tuna sandwich and the Stroganoff spaghetti, and while the flavors were good, both dishes felt overly oily. read more

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I am not one to write many reviews but I thought this place merited one. Their food was so delicious. I got the fried chicken sandwich (don't recall the menu name) but it was very well portioned. I felt I got 2 sandwiches for the price of one! This is by far thee best chicken sandwich I've had. The ambience is very nice and I found it a very nice gesture that they provide warm steamed towels to clean your hands after your meal. Food was 10/10 so was the experience. Im so glad I found this spot and I will so be going back for more! read more

This place definitely disappointed me. I have had this restaurant on my list for awhile and I will not go back. The experience was not horrible. Mainly the food and price was disappointing . The food was very average and the price point was quite high. Service was great. We received the food very fast. And the server gave us good options. The place is pretty small but we were lucky to not have a wait. I am not sure if there usually is one but the place was busy but not absolutely full. As for the food, my favorite plate was the jalapeño poppers. They were grilled nicely and the bacon was crispy. As for my plate, I tried the shortrib based off of the servers recommendation. Though it was pricier, I felt that I would rather pay for something amazing than something basic. The food was good but it was nothing better than what you can get an any other restaurant. The mashed potatoes were fine, but they did not stand out. They were not buttery or garlicky. They were just plain, also the onion straws did nothing for the plate. As for the horseradish sauce, it was only drizzled on, I requested an additional side after receiving the dish in hopes that it would add a pop of flavor. I was incorrect. It was more of a horseradish sauce diluted in sour cream. The Asian crispy ribs were good. Definitely crispy. But again nothing out of this world. I can best compare the food and vibe to a Yard House. Though I think you would have more options and better flavored dishes at Yard House. The price here was not justified. The food here wasn't amazing. The portions weren't extra large (just normal). So I think it's a bit over priced. I say skip this restaurant. Find a Yard House or a Lazy dog. Honestly, I would have been happier going to the Ruby's Diner nearby. Again, service and all of the employees were nice. Just the food did not hit the spot. read more

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This place really made me mad! Ruined my whole day. I'm just exhausted by mediocre food. I couldn't even finish their tomato and burrata salad. How can you screw up a salad? Nothing had any taste. Just a complete waste of time and money. If you're planning on going, don't. You're Welcome read more

The short rib dishes were both very tasty. And the portions were also pretty decent. The chicken wings were crispy but a little bland. Dipping sauce was ok, chili sauce definitely better than buffalo. The calamari was also very good. Will definitely come back if I am in the area. read more

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Went for brunch on a Saturday with friends. The food is delicious, the French toast was a 10/10! Juan was our sever, he was great! Very attentive. Will definitely visit again. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - French toast 10/10! - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Always an incredible experience at Reunion but especially love their Laguna location. Bf got the wedge salad and cup of French onion soup which he really enjoyed and I got the amazingggg juicy patty melt on a brioche bun (so a burger? Haha) with the outstanding and absolutely sinful warm potato salad. That thing is addicting!!! We also shared the loaded deviled eggs to start and agreed it was delicious. The portions are so generous and fit the price and the quality of the food is unmatched. We also loved the attentive service and gorgeous Saturday evening ambiance for a cozy dinner. Their negroni is also fantastic! We will be in again soon. read more

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i went here for valentine's day! i've been to this one and the one in anaheim, the one here in laguna has a more fancy aesthetic. feels a little more boujee haha, food was great and service was fast. reservation was easy to make even if it was last minute. their butter cake is to DIE for read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The Caesar salad with grilled salmon is too salty. I think they added a little too much sea salt... I like the one in Anaheim hills better . They make it perfect there. read more

Yummy food, great drinks, amazing service & large portions. We will be back. My husband's vanilla old fashioned was wonderful. My wine pour was very generous. The chicken pot pie was large & my husband loved it. I had the salmon citrus salad, the salmon was cooked perfectly & citrus dressing was light with great flavor. Kevin was an excellent server. Checked in, was present & helpful. read more

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We had a group of 12 of us for dinner for a college roommates reunion. Food was excellent. Service was top notch. They even split our bill individually! Would definitely go back. Only downside was it was really loud (outside), but that is not the fault of the restaurant. Lots of people and outside acoustics. It was darks so we didn't get to see the ocean but it is right there. What a location! read more

Very quaint space with a nice combination modern style and beach nostalgia. The food was outstanding. Salads were delicious, flatiron steak prepared perfectly, and meatloaf was ridiculous. The had the Thursday night football game on for us to enjoy conversation and keep track of the score. Jaden provided superb service and dinner recommendations. Loved they had mocktail options. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - BBQ Glazed Meatloaf - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Overall: stopped by here on a whim but was really impressed with the quality of food Food: 5/5 +RECOMMEND: skirt steak was cooked a perfect medium rare paired with a nice sauce +Blue cheese on the mashed potatoes offered a nice amount of tang +Asparagus was cooked just enough +They toned down the spiciness of the Bloody Mary at my request. The stuffed bacon wrapped jalapeño was yummy Service: 5/5 Despite us being there for a late lunch, the staff were really attentive to our orders and requests. Ambiance: 4/5 Classic restaurant-close-to-the-water vibes with dashes of surfer inspirations. Clean and cool. Since it wasn't too crowded, not too noisy. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Blood Mary - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Visited for mom's bday. Food wasnt great, too salty, service could improve. Drinks were ok.

Wonderful casual New Year's dinner. Everything was good, from cocktails to apps to Poke bowls. Azael provided excellent and friendly service. We would return! read more

We're pretty much regulars here as the food is always great. We had the asparagus fries as usual and they are always yummy in plentiful. We've had many food items and they're all good, but tonight we decided to have the classic cheeseburger. My neighbor had the vegetarian, jalapeno burger, and I took a picture of that as it was pretty impressive. Juan our server has been very attentive and pleasant as always. Chris, the manager is always overseeing everything and making sure it's top quality. LOVE REUNION LAGUNA BEACH read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Juan is always very attentive - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Made a dinner reservation which was confirmed...restaurant was completely closed when we arrived 15 min prior at 5:45pm with no signage or explanation. No staff or inside prep visible inside. read more

My friends and I had a nice dining experience at this restaurant recently. Miguel was our server and did a great job welcoming us and providing excellent recommendations and service. The food was solid and it's a fun atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place and the prices are reasonable too. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Classic cheeseburger, tater tots, fries, potato salad. Beef tasted good, cooked correctly based on order, both fries and tater tots very good and potato salad outstanding, perfectly seasoned rich and delicious. Would recommend eating in-house rather than delivery especially for fries. read more

I've been to the Anaheim Hills location and recently learned that this Laguna location existed! Family and I came here for an early dinner. It's a really small location, but still enough room for groups and plenty of parking! We made a reservation and were seated right away. There's a great variety of cocktails and the menu has a large selection, too. To start, we got the brussel sprouts and asparagus. They were delicious and I highly recommend! The asparagus was fried to perfection and not at all mushy inside. For my entree, I got the short rib stroganoff and it was delicious. The portion is huge - enough for me to save for lunch the next day. Don't skip on the dessert. I tried the buttercake and Bob's hot fudge cake. Normally buttercake is my favorite, but the fudge cake was the winner. It looks like it would be a chocolate overload, but the vanilla ice cream balances it out perfectly! I enjoyed my meal and service was attentive. read more

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food was excellent and portions, generous- so be prepared to share or take home leftovers. The ambience was great and the service as well. I had never been there, but I'll definitely be back. I can be pretty critical so I really can't figure out why this restaurant doesn't have the highest possible ratings in its class. I give it a 5! read more

Have loved coming to Reunion Kitchen for years! Dining here is like a warm hug, it's an intimate space and their menu offerings are rich with flavor and depth. I've come here for birthdays, dinner with friends, and even taken food to go on rainy nights. Their portion sizes are amazing, and I've never had a bad meal here! Highly recommend the espresso martinis here as well read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Loaded Deviled Eggs - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

When Hillstone restaurants revamped their menu to exclude some of their best dishes I knew it was time to look for a replacement restaurant. I'm still searching. Reunion Kitchen + Drink is good. It was nice to dine in a place new to me and my girlfriends. Would I make the trip to dine here again? Probably not. Service was fine, though it became a bit slow as the restaurant got busy. The wine list isn't extensive but it does offer a good variety. The menu has a good amount of options. With the exception of the Slow Braised Short Ribs. Baked Brie and the Asparagus Spears, nothing else thrilled me. Neither the Beer Battered Fish and Chips or Rosemary's Chicken and Biscuit blew my hair back. The biscuit was so dry it crumbled and the chips were typical shoestring type; I can't help but think how much better the entrées would have been with a hot and buttery soft biscuit and thick cut substantial fries. We loved the baked brie and asparagus and in hindsight perhaps opting for more of the small plates would have been the better option. The short ribs were dreamy delicious and belly satisfying. Butter cake and hot fudge cake were yummy but we were so full we only had a few bites...or did we eat all of both? I had a delicious after dinner coffee beverage...it was yummy, could have been served piping hot but by the time it got to me was only lukewarm. Plenty of parking, DO make reservations and though the ocean is very close by note there is no ocean view. read more

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Great service 5 stars Food was ok 3 stars Chicken and biscuits were good just wish they did better veggies instead of all the peppers. Next time I will modify read more

The food and service are both excellent. We have been served by both Mila and Ashley. Everything was so delicious I would absolutely recommend this place to family and friends. read more

I had high hopes for this place as I had heard great reviews. Sadly I was very disappointed. The lettuce was all brown in my aunts salad. The burger was so oily and the tuna had so much sauce that you couldn't even taste the seared ahi. The only good thing was the grilled artichoke. Pretty disappointed read more

All in all, the restaurant was cute, and the food was decent, with good customer service. I had the short rib stroganoff and butter cake / the dish was not that flavorful. The butter cake though was very good! It reminded me of a magic cake, the three layer cake that has a custardy top layer, cake texture in the middle, and brownie texture on the bottom. read more

We love going to the reunion kitchen. It's become a regular and reliable place for us to enjoy good food, good drinks, good service and good company. We go for dinner most often but have been there for breakfast too and find it very enjoyable. Our favorite dishes for dinner include the crispy Asian ribs, the beet and pecan salad I suggest you add blackened chicken and they have a great happy hour! read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere here. I had a bloody Mary with a delicious jalapeño popper on it so good and I had an omelette which was the size of my head. It was huge. I didn't care for how they did their hashbrowns, but it was still good. The omelette was good. Definitely wanna come back for dinner. We had some short ribs that sounded amazing. I sat at the bar. The bartender was very nice. Highly recommended for a nice sit down meal or just popping over and sit at the bar and watching the game. read more

This is one of our new favorite places we discovered in November. They have amazing food we have not had anything we don't like. We love sitting at the bar, the bartenders are amazing and so on point. We love the atmosphere and friendliness of all. We will definitely be back here on a monthly basis and have been telling so many others about this place. Love the grilled artichoke and the meat loaf dinner is amazing. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

First, make sure you are hungry. Cocktails were great. Nice wine selection. I specifically made reservations because they had meatloaf and I must say it didn't disappoint. The bbq glaze was delicious and how can you go wrong with bacon. Mash potatoes were creamy and amazing. I was stuffed and couldn't finish the vegetables. My wife had the catch of the day with asparagus and mashed potatoes. She actually ate everything. Would I go back again on my next trip to Laguna Beach? Definitely! read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - Amazing meatloaf - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Reunion is a hard-one for me. I've had hits, and I have had misses. An example of a hit, I visited their Anaheim location after a local football game at Champan. The restaurant was quieting down after their Friday night rush. Food was great, quick, server was awesome while also reading that we just needed to "detox" after the game. A miss, I took my partner to the laguna location last Valentines. That night felt mismanaged. Our food took awhile, which was odd when we visited around the end of the dinner rush. That's not to say the pot pie was bad, far from it. The food was great, the service just missed a mark. Things like refills on my water got missed. And worst of all, the dessert that is a name-sake to Reunion, was out of stock. I will say the Chef did offer the other dessert free of charge, but the primary reason we chose Reunion was the butter cake. We opted to just go down to Southswell for an ice-cream. I'll still continue to visit Reunion and its sister Asada, mostly because my partner likes it. Can I justify it compared to other establishments in the category, not always. But it definitely will receive a visit or two from me annually. read more

My friend wanted a girl's night so she picked this place with the stances that I would love it. Well she was correct I love this place and I can not wait to go back. The location was in a strip mall-type place, which was a turn-off when you think of girls' night but doesn't let that stop you. Found parking quickly and was told it would wait an hour or so. We weren't in a hurry so waiting was no issue. Alright once again let's get into the reason you are here. I am so shocked that people actually read my reviews and find them helpful. She made a big deal about getting these Asian Crispy Ribs, which came with baby back ribs, sweet and spicy chili sauce, and Thai peanut slaw. These things were so delicious, I don't even think I came up for air. In addition, they all complimented each other very well. I could only have eaten this and given it a five-star review, and I am not a fan of coleslaw, but this was so well done and presented that I am shocked I never had it before. I highly recommend getting these when you visit. As I cannot make them myself, I have developed an unhealthy love for Brussels sprouts that come with cider vinegar, bacon, maple syrup, and shallots. I enjoyed the dish, but none of the extras added anything to it. The vinegar was canceled out by maple syrup, which delivered no taste and made it sticky, and the bacon was unnecessary. It would have been better if they had replaced it with a crispy Brussels sprout and it would have been just as good. I forgot it had bacon until my friend mentioned it. Maybe cooking it in bacon grease would have made a difference, but the vinegar followed by the maple syrup left an odd bland taste and sticky texture. I still enjoyed them the next day after I gave them time in my air fryer. Day one so-so day two unstoppable. I got my stable meal of steak, asparagus, and bleu cheese mashed potatoes; the steak was delicious and the asparagus was good BUT those bleu cheese mashed potatoes were OUT OF THE WORLD. I never had anything like it. Do not get me wrong I've added cheese to my potatoes but never thought of chunks of blue cheese. When you took a bite, you could taste the creaminess combined with the steak in this tasty plated dish. I am having flashbacks while writing and I could taste how that first bite made me feel. The drinks were so so I truthfully I could have done without mine but it added a nice touch to the meal. If you are in the area or even if you are not go check this place out. You will not regret it. read more

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We recently renewed our wedding vows at St. Catherine of Siena and we had invited our immediate family to be a part of the celebration. Then afterwards we wanted to treat everyone to dinner so I searched Yelp for nearby restaurants that had a nice selection of dishes and Reunion Kitchen seemed perfect. Our next challenge was finding a place that could accommodate our group. It turned out that we had 15 people which is one more than what their max is when taking reservations - but fortunately they were willing to reserve an extra table for us to accommodate everyone. Just like we had hoped, there was something on the menu for everyone! We lucked out by having Jenna as our server - she was just so sweet and was sharp. She and the others that assisted her were on their A-game. We started with Fried asparagus and Avocado wontons - and she figured out the number of orders we needed for our group. Nailed it! I just loved the asparagus - I definitely want to come back just for that! The avocado wontons weren't exactly what I was expecting - they were more like little cups made from wonton, then they had a mix of chopped avocado and watermelon, onion, cilantro with a light vinaigrette - very refreshing! Everyone really enjoyed their meals! Jenna had mentioned that their short rib dishes and rosemary's chicken we're fan favorites - she nailed it again! I got the short rib entree which was AMAZING! My only comment is that the mashed potatoes that came with the entree was a bit on the dry side - could have used gravy (I just tried to use the juices from the short ribs as a kind of gravy). But the roasted veggies that came with the entree were DELICIOUS! My son had the Rosemary's chicken and he said it was delicious! And he actually had leftovers to bring home for later. It was a very generous portion! I'm still hearing back from our family at to how much they enjoyed their meals! That just made us so happy!! Oh, and most importantly, Reunion Kitchen has ample parking in the lot that they share with Pavilions. That was another concern we had since parking can sometimes be tough and scarce in Laguna. Thanks Reunion Kitchen for helping to make our celebration a lovely success!!! *I'd add a bonus star if I could for being a Monarch owned business! GO MONARCHS!!! read more

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Really unfortunate seeing this place start to slide. I used to eat here multiple times a week as I live right down the street, but it seems they're being directed to reduce the amount of protein in their meals to reduce cost. The burger patties are smaller, the chicken proportions are smaller..yesterday my sandwhich literally was just half lettuce. I hope ownership recognizes this and makes a change before it's too late. This establishment is no longer on my "regular" list because of it. read more

Reunion Kitchen + Drink - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California