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    The Exchange Cigar

    4.7 (6 reviews)
    ModerateCigar Bars
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Romantic
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Cubana Cigars - The patio!

    Cubana Cigars

    4.7(73 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I took my dad here for Father's Day since I know he loves a cigar every once in a while. Who knew…read morethat the smoke-free city of Laguna has a cigar lounge you can actually smoke at?! Not me! I'm glad it exists! We came around 5:00 and there was one other person on the patio and a few inside. They had the World Cup on the TV's both outside on the patio and inside. The patio had seating for up to 11 people. The ocean view was fabulous. Two patrons had their golden retrievers with them despite a sign saying "No Dogs Please"... I assume maybe that sign doesn't apply to the locals haha. The place slowly filled up the closer it got to sunset. Everyone was incredibly friendly and chatty, locals and travelers alike. We spent 3 hours there until they closed. Afterwards, my dad said he hasn't talked that much in a long time and was pleasantly surprised that everyone was NOT an a**hole! We love that. Even if you don't smoke, they sell non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. I would absolutely return for the quaint and close-knit vibes and community that is here. So rare nowadays!

    I really enjoyed stopping here. From the moment I arrived, Ross made me feel like family, and that…read moremeant a lot. He was not trying to oversell anything. I wanted to purchase some cigar gifts, but I was looking for variety, I did not want to just follow the masses, but I did want to give a great gift. Ross helped me make some excellent selections at various price points. Honestly, if we had more time, we would have stayed to enjoy the patio setting. Cigars, great service, and a view, not a bad trifecta. Looking forward to returning soon, thank Ross.

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    Cubana Cigars - It was either take a picture of the beautiful sunset or take a picture of us watching the beautiful sunset...maybe we look prettier.

    It was either take a picture of the beautiful sunset or take a picture of us watching the beautiful sunset...maybe we look prettier.

    Cubana Cigars - Just an average evening here.

    Just an average evening here.

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    The Deck On Laguna Beach - Burrata salad

    The Deck On Laguna Beach

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    The Deck is one of those places we have to come to every time we're in Laguna, which is usually at…read moreleast once a year :) And once again, it did not disappoint! Grilled Cheese - Seriously a MUST order. My picture doesn't even come close to doing it justice. So so good! Shrimp & Chorizo Tacos - We've loved these for years! They took them off the menu for a while and we're so glad they're back because they're sooo good. Burger - 10/10. Juicy, cooked perfectly, and really flavorful lots of fresh ingredients. Ceviche - A little on the small side, but super fresh and great flavor :) The location is right on the beach with ocean views and that makes everything better We had a group of 7 and our server was awesome. She was really sweet, kept checking in on us, and made everything easy even with a bigger group. If you're in Laguna and looking for a spot with good food, great views, and a chill vibe, The Deck is always a great choice. There's so many options and haven't had a bad dish here ever. I didn't order them this Time but we normally get the dozen oysters and they are delicious too

    Order the burger and it came with potato chips and ketchup. No fries because no fryers for them…read more Air fryer would have been a good solution for these guys. No more ciopino so we ordered the ahi poke. Was good. This place is set to close September 7, 2026 to make room for the new hotel setup. So sad to see this place close down as the location and vibe was so nice! Food was ok. Not the best, but okay. And they had a bar too! Byeeee if we don't meet again and thank you!

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    Mastro's Ocean Club

    Mastro's Ocean Club

    4.1(3.2k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$$

    Tonight we returned to Mastro's Ocean Club in Newport Beach, and once again, I want to express my…read moresincere appreciation to the entire management team for the way they consistently take care of their loyal guests. We traveled back from our home in Las Vegas to visit our son, and when it came time to choose where we would have dinner, his first choice was Mastro's Ocean Club. Over the years, I have referred many family members, friends, and colleagues to Mastro's, and they have consistently provided the level of hospitality and quality that allows me to recommend them with complete confidence. A special thank you to Patrick and Dale, who have always taken exceptional care of my family and friends. Despite the restaurant being absolutely packed tonight, Patrick helped make sure we had a great reservation and a wonderful evening. For dinner, I ordered the 35-day-aged Kansas City strip, which was excellent, along with my longtime favorite, the creamed corn. My wife ordered the salmon. Unfortunately, her salmon was unusually dry tonight, which I consider a one-off because Mastro's has consistently delivered excellent food throughout our many visits. What impressed me most was how the situation was handled. Our server, Michael, was one of the most genuine, attentive, and caring servers we have encountered in a long time. I would be remiss not to recognize him. He immediately communicated our concern to Rick, the acting manager that evening while Dale was enjoying some well-deserved time off, and they made sure we were taken care of. Great restaurants are not defined by never having an occasional mistake. They are defined by how they respond when one happens. Mastro's continues to demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality. Thank you, Michael, Rick, Patrick, Dale, and the entire Mastro's Ocean Club team for another memorable evening. We remain very happy and loyal customers and look forward to returning again.

    I made a reservation here for my anniversary with my girlfriend on the recommendation from a…read morekitchen manager of mine. I wanted to give my girlfriend the experience of a fine dining restaurant with a good view of the sunset in a nice setting for a change of pace for us, especially on a special occasion. I made a reservation 1-3 weeks ago, along with a request to be sat where we were able to have a good view of the sunset by the ocean. My reservation was at 7pm. I understand they were busy and needed to clean/set tables. But, I had to wait 20 minutes to be sat. I chose that time specifically because of the sunset time that day. The sun already was sat before we were. I will say: we were given the view of the ocean, just the view was blocked by a big party. Underwhelming start. Then we proceeded to wait 3-4 minutes to be greeted (started a stopwatch after we already were waiting a minute or two), which is not that long in retrospect, but sitting there with no menus made it feel long. I honestly was ready to walk out and get fast food in place of dinner for my anniversary. When our server finally came, she was nice. I do not think she apologized for the wait, but her section buddy did help greet the table in advanced and fired our Maestros Bread to get us started. We let her know we were first timers and it was our anniversary. She excused herself and let us know she would be back in a minute to explain the restaurant. When she came back, we could not hear her all too well as the restaurant was loud, but she did not project her voice to the table well. I appreciate the effort and the explanation of all the meals we had ordered as well. I enjoyed her recommendations and she was very cheerful the entire experience which was one of the highlights. What was not so great was: upon taking awhile to greet us, it took awhile for the server to come back to take the order. After taking the order, each course took 25-30 minutes in between to come out. To say the least: I got full off of the bread bowl we ordered in the beginning of our meal. We were not given ETAs on food or updates on the status of the kitchen or where our food was as we saw other tables that were sat after us get their full on courses. I understand they might have ordered items that would be cooked faster, but having to wait 30 minutes in between bites of food for an pricey (personally) dinner, rubbed me the wrong way as a service worker. I also felt that we were treated a bit indifferently as we are younger and their usual clientele they have are much older. Food: The oysters were great and I am not usually a fan, but they did a wonderful job. It tasted fresh and the amount of caviar to the size of the oysters was perfect in my opinion. Very well balanced. The Wagyu Meatballs were okay, honestly nothing too special about them. The marina sauce was good, rich in flavor. Paired amazingly with their bread. The filet was cooked spot on for me. So tender and juicy, but unfortunately I was already full from waiting at that point. The white cheddar mac and cheese was alright, I should have chose different for the side, but the dinner was an already heavier one. I do appreciate the gestures the server did for us, for our anniversary such as the dessert and also packing up our food for us. Though, I am sorry to say, but overall I do not see myself coming back nor recommending this spot. The food does not save the lack of service. side note: valet guys, super chill and friendly. very brief, but they gave the best experience of the night for me if that means anything.

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    Mastro's Ocean Club
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    Javier's - Jalapeño Margarita

    Javier's

    3.6(4.6k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$$

    $15 Valet Parking is 100% WORTH IT! Parking is a challenge…read morein this shopping center. Ambiance is lively and energetic! Great for a date night! Great for large groups! Many celebrating a birthday tonight Hector was our server and was simply fantastic! Stopped by our table frequently to make sure we had everything we needed without interrupting our conversation. We're so grateful! Every dish we ordered was not only made perfectly but the presentation was FIRST CLASS! We enjoyed every moment and look forward to returning again soon!

    We've been going to Javier's for more than 10 years between Spectrum, Crystal Cove, and Vegas, so…read morethis was especially disappointing. We had a 7:00 reservation for my birthday, called ahead to say we'd be about 20 minutes late, and were told there was a 15-minute grace period. We arrived around 7:20-7:25 and were turned away. I understand policies, but this was a Tuesday night, and the attitude was awful.. no warmth, no effort to help, and zero acknowledgment that we had called ahead or that it was my birthday. Simply put, nasty. My wife rebooked us for 8:00, so we waited at the bar. At dinner, we ordered margaritas and they were genuinely terrible. Not just "not our taste," but shockingly bad for a restaurant that has always been known for its margaritas. We sent them back and asked for beers instead. That's where the service really lost us. Our waitress didn't ask what was wrong, didn't apologize, didn't seem concerned, and made absolutely no effort to fix the experience. She just dropped the Modelos on the table with an attitude that basically said, "Fine, you're a nuisance, here's your beer." The food itself was great, but the service and overall hospitality were genuinely terrible. They also completely forgot the birthday despite it being noted on the reservation. I normally tip 25-30%, but tonight I left 15% and wrote, "Thanks for forgetting my birthday" on the check. That pretty much summed it up.

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    Javier's - Newport Beach Location

    Newport Beach Location

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    Newport Beach Location - Tacos

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