Friendly, casual, earthy delicious food. The servers were…read morecaring and responsive I would definitely return

This is located on the beach so street parking can be iffy esp on weekends…read more I was able to walk in and get a table immediately on Friday. I got a house drink and the wood fired fish with veg. Both were made well. Only problem with the dish was the seasoning, so heavy on the salt. But the cook was perfect, fall off the fork tender. Vibes are chill and they have outdoor gardenish seating too if indoor or bar seating isn't appealing or it's a hot day.

Excellent food Excellent service…read moreDecent pricing The view is spectacular Would love to dine here again

I'm confused as to why this place has such high ratings. The only redeeming quality is the view…read more Came here for lunch during the week and it took 15 minutes before our server took our order. Once the food came, it wasn't until it was almost time to pay the bill did he check in on us. Food wise I was not impressed. The scallop was bland and flavorless. While our food was room temperature. Considering the slow service our meal probably sat for some time in the kitchen vs being served right to us once made. The value paid for what was offered on food and service was sub par. I expected more from the Ritz Carlton

We ended up here on a whim after walking by and hearing someone say the food was really good, and…read moreI'm so glad we decided to give it a try. We had a group of eight on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation and only waited about 15 minutes for a table, which was a pleasant surprise. We shared the charbroiled artichoke to start, and it was absolutely amazing. I also ordered the patatas fritas and a blueberry mocktail, both of which were delicious. Everyone at the table enjoyed what they ordered, and there wasn't a single dish that disappointed. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and the atmosphere was lively without feeling overwhelming. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Laguna Beach.

We were in Laguna Beach on a beautiful Friday afternoon and wanted a quick snack, but mostly wanted…read moreto kick off happy hour. This area just across PCH has always been a convenient place to grab something, but it's even better now that they've closed off the street and turned it into a promenade of sorts. The restaurants have expanded their outdoor seating and during the summer they have live musicians playing later in the day. It felt festive and very summer-in-Laguna. This review is mostly for the vibes. Our waiter was chill and friendly, the food came out quickly and although it's priced for tourists, it was decent. The thin, crispy fries were solid. It's super dog-friendly, close to the ocean and an easy place to settle in for the afternoon. If we didn't have other plans, we would've stayed all night.

So delicious the service was amazing and food was great. The ropa vieja was to die for. Also would…read morerecommend the carajillo. Definitely will go back.

Great food and drinks as well as incredible service from Omar. Will definitely be back!read more

Came back to introduce some friends, and Noble Ace delivered once again. Stylish atmosphere,…read moreimpeccable service, and our warm, attentive server made the evening. We also loved that the chef stopped by our table--a thoughtful touch. We shared the grilled artichokes and caviar (chef's kiss), that onion dip ( iykyk), the Branzino was perfectly prepared, and the Stroganoff completely stole the show. The Pink Pony, Summer Solstice, and Trophy Wife were cocktail perfection. Five stars, no notes. Already dreaming about our next dinner at Noble Ace.

Had an incredible dinner at the Chef's Table at Noble Ace last night. What an experience! We shared…read moreour way through the menu, and honestly, I couldn't pick a favorite because every single dish was outstanding. The cheddar biscuits are absolutely to die for. The portobello mushroom bruschetta was one of those dishes where every bite was an explosion of flavor. The potstickers were another huge surprise--packed with incredible flavor and definitely a must-order. The wedge salad was a perfect classic, the pork chop was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the gluten-free fried chicken was unbelievably good (you'd never know it was gluten-free!). The cocktails were just as impressive. I loved the Pink Pony Club--it was fun, fresh, and surprisingly well balanced without being overly sweet. Their classic dirty martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives was spot on. We finished with the croissant cheesecake and an amazing after-dinner espresso cocktail with orange liqueur that was perfectly balanced and the ideal ending to the meal. From the beautiful space and lively atmosphere to the exceptional food and drinks, everything exceeded expectations. Huge compliments to the chef and the entire team for such a memorable evening. I can't wait to come back!

We had an amazing dinner last night at Alessa. The menu was overwhelming, so I asked the waiter…read morewho the chef was, he told me "Jose", and I told him to tell Jose, "Make me something special. Tell him to blow my mind." And he did! We will definitely go back and highly recommend. And thank you Chef Jose!

Service is top-notch. Very watchful of what the table needs. Nice inside but noisy because it is…read morealways crowded. As for the food, they have a huge choice of Italian stuff from the usual to the exotic, & all of it is very good, except I made the error of choosing a carpaccio of octopus + salmon. The slices were few & far between & so thin, they were tasteless, but everything else was excellent from the pizza to the cioppino to the meatballs & calamari, etc. Nice wine selection especially the Italian Vinos. Portion size is large & enough for at least 2 meals, except of course if you have 2 growing 20-year-old boys/men who would eat the plates if they were soft enough. All in all, Mother's day brunch was enjoyable. One addition is they are more expensive than Yelp would leave you to expect.

Wow! What a gem!! My boyfriend and I discovered Glasspar spontaneously on a Saturday late afternoon…read morewhile we were taking the trolley and enjoying the breezy free ride down the coast. We happened to stop nearby and decided to look around this plaza. We were starting to get hungry and Glasspar looks like the most appealing option so we decided to check it out. HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Thurs 4:30-6pm, Fri-Sat 4-6pm. Wow what a deal. I normally don't think about happy hour deals on Saturdays but we were pleasantly surprised. It was 5:30pm already so we had to make some quick decisions. Chad was very friendly and helpful with our order. We decided to get a Dozen and a Half Oysters (HH $3/each), an Oyster Shooter (HH $5), Duck Fat French Fries (HH $7), 1/2 lb Steamed Clams (HH $13), and Seafood Poke (HH $12). The specialty cocktails were such a good deal I wanted 2 but asked my boyfriend to order one so I don't look like too much of an alcoholic. I had the White Sangria Spritzer (HH $12) and a G3 (HH $12). Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time and Chad communicated checking on things for us as we were waiting. He was really on top of it. The oysters were awesome! My only regret was not ordering more. For the dozen and a half came with 6 of each of Baracats, Stingrays, and Pacific Plumps. I thought the baracats and stringrays were mild. My favorite was definitely the pacific plumps; it was sweet and creamy with a good bite to it. The shucking was also really well. I just want to give them that credit. The oyster shooter was strong, in a good way. Tasty! The duck fat fries were nice and crispy. It came with a rich truffle aioli. The steamed clams were good, but the slice of bread they gave us with it was burnt to an inedible level. I also would have liked a spoon to sip that garlic white wine and butter liquid. Clams were fresh. The seafood poke came with crispy wonton chips. It was decent. After our original order we decided we wanted to finish off with somethings small, so we got the Clam Chowder ($14). I would have liked it a smidge thicker in texture but the taste and the quality of ingredients are on point. I get the bacon essence and a good amount of clams in the soup too. I'm really glad we added that to our order. I also really like that the check comes in books. Chad told us that we can write a note in it if we want. They look at it like a way to interact with their customers. So cute!! We are DEFINITELY coming back here!! Next time I'll order even more oysters :)

First time here and we loved it! All the food was so fresh and well plated. Service was wonderful…read more Environment wasn't super loud but also wasn't dead silent. Definitely a kid friendly place for the wide variety of dishes. I was so excited I forgot to take a picture of the Oyster Rockefellers. Those were tasty, decadent, but not too overwhelming. The cod fish had this curry sauce on it that was so good you could drink it. The inspirational dish of the day was this wild sea bass. It's so difficult to find a place that can prepare fish that isn't too dry or salty, Glasspar was fantastic.

we really enjoyed our dinner at romeo cucina! we sat in the outdoor patio which was a nice ambiance…read moreon a warm summer night, and our server was very attentive and friendly. we started off with the cesarina salad and the romeo salad-- the romeo salad was a hit, the caesar salad was different than what you'd expect for a caesar salad but still good! also, the bread and fresh pesto they brought us was amazing! for mains, we got the margerita pizza, rigatoni giulietta, and bolognese with meatballs. the rigatoni was beautiful & flavorful; no notes 10/10! the pizza was enjoyable as well, and the bolognese was great. the meatballs were a tad dry. overall, we really enjoyed our experience here and would definitely come back!

I wanted to treat my girlfriend to a nice Italian dinner on a Saturday night, so we booked Romeo…read moreCucina through OpenTable. The fact that they still had plenty of 8pm openings in Laguna should've been my first warning sign -- every other decent spot was fully booked. Still, it had been a while, and I figured it couldn't be that bad. After paying $20 for parking, we walked in to find the restaurant fairly empty. A nice gentleman seated us all the way in the back -- never a good start. It took quite a while before anyone came by to offer water and bread, and even then we had to ask three separate times before it finally arrived. My girlfriend ordered the salmon, and I went with the eggplant parm, a side of penne with arrabbiata, and a glass of Pinot. The salmon arrived undercooked, and by the time we flagged someone down to send it back, it still didn't come out right. She ended up eating a small portion and some potatoes. My eggplant tasted like something you'd get at Olive Garden, and the penne had no flavor at all -- clearly boxed pasta. I sent it back. For dessert, we ordered a cannoli and decaf coffee. The cannoli shell was extremely hard, and to top it off, the restaurant started playing salsa music -- great for a Mexican restaurant, not an Italian one. I apologized to my girlfriend for such an uninspiring dinner. We paid, walked next door for gelato, and that ended up being the best part of the night. To many in Orange County, this place might seem fine. But I've spent time in Italy and grew up eating authentic Southern Italian food made by people who cared at a restaurant in Indiana-- fresh eggplant, handmade pasta, real ingredients. Most Italian restaurants in OC simply don't measure up, and unfortunately Romeo Cucina proved that again. My first choice was Nick's for their excellent salmon and mashed potatoes, but they were fully booked until 10pm -- which tells you everything. If anyone knows of a truly authentic Southern Italian spot where the owners care about quality and service, I'm all ears. Otherwise, I'll keep searching. We had a fantastic Italian meal in Pasadena recently, so I know it's still possible.