What a beautiful setting! The décor, ambiance and views are first class, and reminds me of the wonderful Ala Moana in Honolulu - which is as about as good as it gets. The service gets top marks! All the staff were friendly and attentive, and our waiter was professional and humorous - we had great rapport with him. As for food and drink -- 1. Limited beer offering in the restaurant; I guess they want you drinking mixed drinks and wine. 2. Our Caesar salad dressing was non existent; for these prices I want the egg yoke, olive oil, parmesan cheese experience. 3. My prime rib eye steak was a disappointment. It was too thin - maybe 1/2" thick - which meant the center overcooked before the crust on the outside formed. And it contained a lot of fat that should have been trimmed. For $60 the cut and cook should be better. All said, it's definitely worth experiencing. The fish dishes that my dinner companions enjoyed were very good. Our creme brulee dessert was delicious. read more

I've been in this place maybe 10 times and spend quite a lot. The other day I decided to bring my guest for a coffee and dessert. The server was not happy when I told him we only want coffee and dessert. His facial expression changed.The place was empty I would understand if it is busy. .He told us why don't you go downstairs for coffee. LOL It was a Monday afternoon spending $75 for coffee and dessert.Not a Montage experience. read more

The Loft at the Montage in Laguna Beach is great for the views, but mediocre in terms of food. Location is beautiful. I came here on a Sunday afternoon to celebrate a birthday. Although their brunch menu has a few options to choose from, it was hard to choose anything since none really looked mouth watering or must-try worthy. My party and I had a hard time choosing what to order. I opted for The Loft Omelet which consists of spinach and mushroom. It was on the bland side and just okay. For a place charging ~26 or so for an omelet I expected much more. Some of my other family members got the Montage Benedict which was much better than my omelet. I definitely wish I ordered the Montage Benedict instead . The Loft Burger on the other hand looked drenched and soggy in avocado. Brunch was not so much a hit, but I will be open to coming back for dinner at The Loft instead. They do charge $35 for corking fee for each bottle and $6 cake cutting fee for each slice of cake cut. A little bit ridiculous, but I don't expect less from a fancy shmancy place like this. Don't forget to take a stroll outside after brunch! Views are breathtaking. 3 stars for the restaurant but an extra star for their views! read more

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Quality of food was great, along with customer service. Walked in for brunch and was sat within 5 minutes.

The view, the service and the food are a great combination. Who doesn't love the view. I ordered the salmon entree for lunch and had the apple tart for dessert. It was wonderful and I shall return in the future. read more

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Good food. Long wait time for table but then also the food. Understandable it is covid. But man they do have the best pancakes ever. The lemon pancakes- would wait all day for! Make sure you have extra time when you go and you can also make a resi! NOTE- we were there in early August and NOT Labor Day. Ugh if it were Labor Day I would have noted. Expect long waits and make those reservations people read more

The best part about this restaurant is the location really. It has its own parking close by which is a plus although I parked on the street. Parking is still at a premium even where this establishment is. . The patio is nice which is the selling point right. Service was good I will say that (Sal). I just dont think the menu pricing matches the overall food value. Its an eccentric menu here so I wouldnt quite say its kid friendly (if you are wondering). Not terribly impressed with what I had in terms of food. / But again the location is pristine and well put together. Its a typical Laguna restaurant. It could be a re-visit. read more

Hi Marlena Serpico, Anne-Marie sent you a message: Subject: Your Review Anne-Marie H. Anne-Marie H. Manager Good morning Marlena, Once again, I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your dining experience. May you please provide me with your contact information so that a manager from The Loft can reach out to you? Sincerely, Anne-Marie Houston General Manager Montage Laguna Beach Hi Anne-Marie H, I have a question. Why do you allow your social media people post up your apologies with a request for personal information, then never contact me? I have responded to your emails twice. This just makes me want to get more people to steer clear of YOUR OVERPRICED SLOP FOOD, LONG WAIT TIMES AND HORRIBLE SERVICE. I love laguna but you and your facility should be ashamed of what you are. LIARS AND FRAUDS.... read more

On my quest to revisit restaurants I've already dined at. We wound up at the Loft in the Montage Resort. The one thing I love about OC is the casualness we enjoy everywhere. Walking into the Montage you automatically feel welcomed with a lovely resort right on the beach under your feet. The Lift restaurant is located one floor below the lobby with ocean views and outside patio seating. I chose to sit in the bar area for a more casual dining experience. Greeted immediately by the hostesses which allowed us to pick our seats for dinner. Very welcoming! Jeff our server was at our table immediately. We ordered Tito's and pineapple drinks and freshwater. We asked for a large Charcuterie plate. What a wonderful beginning!! 4 types of meat and 5 cheeses completely wonderfully prepared. The chief came out to explain all items and how they were prepared. Can't say enough how delightful that was. For my main meal I ordered seared scallops with corn and peas succotash and pork belly pieces. Every bite was better the the first. Of course I enjoyed the bread basket with my entrée. Second main was New York steak with mashed potatoes and pork belly pieces. Let's just say we didn't need togo boxes for anything. Time for dessert and my friend ordered crème brûlée which was not on the menu but the chef made it just for us. So creamy with a great top sugar crunch and fresh fruit 100% loved it. Second dessert was a chocolate molten cake and i was not disappointed at all. Served on the size was a roasted half apricot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream placed on top of graham cracker crumbles and a large scoop of Sea salt caramel ice cream. Once again no togo box needed. I would like to think our server Jeff who made entire dining experience so enjoyable. You also must try their coffee you will not be disappointed. I 100% will be back soon I!!! read more

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Sunny.... A person whose name matches her personality. I have suffered an immense loss (family member passed away) and came here to decompress and deal with the shock of it all... as the ocean is a calming feeling.... and I definitely made the right choice. Her empathy and kindness made me feel a little less sad. The montage is so very lucky to have such an amazing employee will definitely be back just to see her cheerful face. Thank you Sunny for making me feel a little less sad. read more

One of the best brunch spot In south OC! Love the food and environment here. Their Dungeness Crab toast is my personal favorite:) read more

The Loft - Have a good weekend at the Loft in Montage:) - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I strongly recommend the rotisserie chicken, a superb choice while taking in an ocean view.

The beautiful Montage Resort is set on an oceanfront bluff with sweeping panoramas of the Pacific Ocean and striking Craftsman-style architecture. This luxury beach resort commands 30 lushly landscaped acres. With a reservation the four of us had brunch at the Montage "Loft", which is the resort's casual (resort café) dining restaurant. The place was not crowded. Situated on the fourth floor, this restaurant features those stunning panoramic views. I had the "Build a Benedict" with two poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise, crispy fingerling potatoes and lobster for $25 mated with a $16 spicy bloody mary. Table service here was spectacular, but, the lobster was a bit tough and chewy. I have had better. This café is far from representing the total Montage Resort. I was disappointed. My friend was satisfied with her $21 Huevos Rancheros with fried eggs, tomato salsa, black beans, guacamole, cheddar and cotija cheese on a corn tortilla. The total bill for the 4 of us with gratuity was $128. This place is not cheap so I rated it average. After brunch walking around the Montage grounds was a saving grace. read more

The Loft - Brunch menu - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The Loft restaurant is in a beautiful area of Laguna Beach, overlooking the ocean. Only a short walk separates you and the sea. It's on the fourth floor of the Montage resort. If you want to avoid the $11 valet fee, you can search for street parking and pay 25 cents per ten minutes. Street parking is free after 7pm in this area. We had our three kids with us, so valet was a must. Going in through the main entrance after valet, you're already on the fifth floor. We had to go down one level to reach the Loft. Remember to get your parking stub validated. After validation, the fee is $11. It's $36 without! The dining room is classy and overlooks the ocean. The view is beautiful. We asked to be seated on the patio but they didn't have a table big enough for six adults and three kids. The inside table was good and we still had a good view of the ocean. Melissa was our primary server and she did a great job. Michelle also helped us a lot and was very nice. I'm not sure if she was a sommelier, manager, or just another staff member. Service was spot on. Various staff refilled waters, stored flowers for us, and assisted with high chairs and other requests. The bread basket was pretty and featured a variety of bread types. There were crispy, thin large pieces, regular dinner rolls, and a few others as well. I liked the different shapes and sizes. I usually only nibble on the bread in order to save room for the main course. We started with a half dozen pacific coast oysters. I inquired which type they were specifically, and Melissa and Michelle said they are Minter, from Washington. The ladies informed me they have a sweet finish, which I like. They appeared on a bed of ice, with the usual trio of mignonette, cocktail sauce, and horseradish. Lemon was a usual staple as well. The oysters had a soft chew, soft body, low brininess, and a sweet finish as described (although it was only mildly sweet). I tried the first one naked, and the second and third with cocktail sauce and lemon. They were delicious! (I elected to pass on the mignonette, as I have eaten oysters several times recently and have never liked any of the mignonettes.) Next the charcuterie arrived. We chose the large board--artisanal cured meats and pickled vegetables with grilled bread. The meats included salami, sausage, and panchetta. I thought the meats were just okay. It also came with a duck pate, which I spread onto the crispy bread. It was good--subtle and tasty. The kids food came next, and I was happy because it meant my three boys would be occupied (even if only temporarily). My oldest son got the cheeseburger, and my twins got mac n cheese and chicken strips. All three of them had yogurt. The yogurt was classed up a notch by fresh fruit (peaches and rasperries). There was a large gap in waiting time between the appetizers and entrees. My coffee crusted New York strip steak finally made a dazzling entrance. Fourme d'Ambert blue cheese and wild arugula were joined by a bourbon-caramel sauce. The presentation was gorgeous. I requested medium rare and this beautiful piece of meat was cooked exactly to my specifications. It was so perfectly medium rare that I wondered if it was cooked sous vide, although it was probably just seared and placed in a high-heat oven. I'm not a coffee drinker, but the coffee crust was magnificent. The coffee taste was sweet, and mixed together with the bourbon-caramel glaze it was a solid match. The beef was tender and seasoned well. The arugula was soft and filling. The Fourme d'Ambert blue cheese didn't taste strong like other blue cheeses. I scooped it onto the steak and it complimented the meat in stunning fashion. I tried my brother's lamb and it was pedestrian. There wasn't much going on in the flavor department. The portion looked small. I felt bad for him because he almost went with the blackened kurobuta pork ribeye, and he probably would have enjoyed it more. My wife decided on the cook's ranch pork bolognese. It had rustichella pappardelle, torn basil, and aged parmesan. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked almost al dente, but just a little over. The sauce was good. I tried some desserts and they were okay. Pineapple semifreddo (which they told us means partially frozen) was okay. The Venezuelan dark chocolate caramel pot de creme was not to my liking--the flavors didn't match; there was too much going on. The Loft treated us with excellent service. The food ranged from okay to great. The price tag is hefty. The view is gorgeous. I would definitely return when I have some money in my pocket. read more

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Food poisoning ! I have been to Studio restaurant many times and I thought The loft will provide the same quality of food as the Studio restaurant, but I was so wrong. From the plating to the quality and the quantity of the food, everything is horrible. Me and my friends met up for the B-day lunch. The indoor dining area with a sea view looks nice when the weather is good, the view is grey and boring on a gloomy day. There were too many tables on the outdoor area. There are birds flying/walking inside the restaurant. It's adorable as long as they don't poop on your food. The air inside of the restaurant makes you feel like having an asthma attack. It's too warm inside and there is no fresh air. It's very stuffy, ugh. 5 star for the excellent service. +++Excellent bread basket: The small buttery balls and the crisp rosemary flatbread tasted amazingly good. ---Truffle pizza: The pizza smells lightly of truffle oil. The fennel were lightly seared instead of caramelized. There were only a few pieces of fennel on the pizza. The pizza wasn't overly salted, but it was lean, boring and oily. ---The mahi mahi on the parmesan flatbread: It was actually a giant mahi mahi fish burger. The bread is huge, the greenness of the avocado spice cream looks disgusting on a off-white bread. The fish was dry and the salad was sour. My friend had half of the bread and she start to eat my fries. --+Grilled salmon: The fish was tender and the sauce was boring. The fingerlings potatoes tasted boring as well. Nothing is exciting on this plate, my friend just ate the fish on her plate and she start to dig into my fries as well. ---House made sausage is like a sausage nightmare. It wasn't meaty, juicy, tender or anything. It was just a salty boring sausage. The Sauerkraut wasn't sour, instead it has this disgusting bitterly after taste . The pretzel bun was chewy and the bread will stick on your teeth. The fries wasn't amazing, but at least it's edible. Again, the whole dish is huge. --- Sea salt caramel ice-cream: The sea salt caramel ice cream was overly sweetened, the filet dough was crispy and the caramel cream on the bottom layer was chunky and thick. The plating looks horrible, the ice cream start to melt it down and it was inedible. Caramel ice cream can be very sweet, that's why they should use sea salt to balance the dish, however with the sweetness of the caramel ice cream here at the Loft? Nothing can save this dish and you will land in hospital soon for diabetic. --+ Cappuccino was light, but the cappuccino saved my life by flush down the overly sweetened thick caramel cream. ---Me and my friend were both B-day, however they just brought one B-day dessert out. I am not so sure wether the restaurant is been greedy, but that's just rare. It never happens in other restaurants before. The free raspberry mousse cake was inedible. Me and my friends had one small bite and that was it. Too sweet to eat. "Casey Overton respects and embraces the value of sustainability and its effect on the environment. By working closely with local farmers and purveyors, we offer a tastefully designed menu that promotes personal health and well-being.." quoted from their website. I couldn't see, feel or taste what respect does Casey have for the diners. 5 out of 8 dishes were sandwiches. The sandwiches were huge and chewy, the fish is overcooked and boring, the home made tasteless sausage with a winery bitterly after taste sauerkraut or the inedible overly sweetened desserts. It's just very disrespectful to deliver such careless, uninspiring, unhealthy food to the customers. You have to earn the respect if you want respect. With food like that? Perhaps it's time to hire a new chef. Because this chef probably lost his passion. And yeah...Everything came out after 10 minutes. I suspect the food is unhygienic. If you want to have a detox day, please enjoy the sea view and the unclean food. read more

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Wasn't impressed at all. By far inferior than Studio. My Pucci model girlfriend came to visit me before flying out to Italy for her next fashion show. She made me put on a $15k Pucci dress for dinner, then tasked me to find a place where we can go while struting my stuff in this $15k dress... That just eliminated 99% of all restaurants in OC. Initially wanted to go to Studio but with no reservation we couldn't get in. Service was good, but the food was just very lacking in flavor, presentation and freshness. read more

The restaurant was very pleasant except for the really loud live music by the bar. We sat by the window overlooking the swimming pool. Since it was dinner time, we didn't get to enjoy the beautiful ocean view but I am sure during the day it looks spectacular! We will have to go back for lunch sometime soon. I ordered the COOKS RANCH PORK BOLOGNESE - House-Made Tagliatelle and Torn Basil, Aged Parmesan. It was delicious! I would've preferred a little less minced pork since the taste was a bit overpowering for my taste.. But the fresh Tagliatelle was perfect and so was the Bolognese sauce! We had four people in our party and the waiter was really attentive throughout the entire evening. He also noticed that everyone drank wine except for myself. I had ordered a virgin cocktail... After dinner, he surprised me with a "Congratulations cake with a pink and a blue candle" He said he assumed I was pregnant since I wasn't drinking with our friends. I'm sure he saw me rubbing my growing belly as well! I was very touched my his thoughtful gesture! What a great way to end dinner! read more

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Decided to have Thanksgiving out in Laguna Beach and we just might have to make it a new tradition. For this year The Loft offered a three course menu plus cheese bite. Seemed like a surefire way not to overeat, but we didn't get off that easily! The portions were ample and it would be a crime if you didn't eat all their cheese rolls. We ended up struggling to finish and stumbled out of there with leftovers in hand. Since it was national turkey day, what better than to go with the butternut squash soup, the turkey, and the mini pumpkin pie. All excellent choices, and quite memorable. The turkey plate consisted of a large portion of breast meat and a smaller portion of dark meat. They were able to keep the breast very tender with a well-roasted skin. The sides were great and I even got a mini pot of their exquisite mashed potatoes that wasn't on the menu. Don was our waiter and he was really great. Easy to talk to, courteous, and checked in often to see how we were doing. And the sunset view while enjoying all of this excellent fare was as usual, spectacular. It just doesn't get much better than this. read more

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Dined here a few times while staying at The Montage. Food was really good, but I if I weren't staying at the hotel I wouldn't go out of my way to come here for the food. It's the kind of place where you come for the views, and the fact the food is good is a bonus. I forget all of what we had here, the only picture I can find is of a pizza we munched on for lunch. Seeing nothing sticks out as being bad, I'm assuming it was all good. The views by the way, are incredible! read more

The Loft - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The Loft is located inside the Montage Laguna Beach hotel... pull up to the valet ($11), walk in and descend down the stairs to your left and you'll walk right into the restaurant. I heard wonderful things about this place and a friend recommended that I take my significant other here for his birthday. So, I made reservations for dinner, window seating, at sunset. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted warmly and they wished my hubby a Happy Birthday. We were seated at a table by the window (as requested) that had a spectacular view of their grounds and the ocean. The menu isn't very large but it's obvious that the selections of appetizers and mains are chosen carefully. The wine list was absolutely massive, though! We wound up ordering a couple glasses of champagne and wine, a charcuterie platter, Caesar salad, rotisserie chicken, and coffee-crusted NY strip. Everything was presented beautifully and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The server brought out a complimentary birthday dessert w/ a candle for the birthday dude that was a nice touch. Expect fine dining service and prices here. Dinner for the two of us came to just under $250 (including 20% tax and tip). A nice place to splurge for the right man (or woman)! read more

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Was a special occasion. Food was great! Beautiful view. Had a issue with a server. Matthew the manager took care of it. Experience went from a 2 star; to a 5. We love the Montage and live locally. We will be happy to go back a lot. Thank you MATTHEW!! read more

Dined here for anniversary celebration. I wanted to go there for lunch and spend some strolling around to watch sunset. Service was good but a little sporadic. The restaurant was not very crowded and yet it wasn't a star experience. Food was good and presentation, quality was top notch. I highly recommend getting reservations and it is a great place to celebrate special occasions. The resort itself has a breathtaking views of the pacific ocean upon entering the lobby. The Loft has patio seating with views of the ocean. read more

One of my girlfriends recommended this place for a special lunch. I'd heard about the Montage Resort, but had never been--seemed like a very chi-chi kind of place. Well, it is, but the good kind that values good service to their customers. Everyone, from the hostess to the water refill lady, were very courteous and friendly, and I really appreciated that. We opted to sit in the outside dining area since the weather was so nice--there's a breathtaking view of the Pacific as well as of the pool area below, and it was really great. While perusing the menu I opted for a glass of mimosa, nicely chilled and refreshing. We decided to get an order of the fritto misto, and assortment of seafood (and inexplicable slices of lemon) deep-fried in a light, delicate batter with red pepper flecks, which added a bit of a kick to things, accompanied by a lemon aioli. It was very, very good, everything cooked to perfection and delicious. We had a hard time deciding on our entrees, but two of us decided on the seared yellowtail salad, one ordered the coconut chicken salad, and the other one ordered the chicken sandwich. Good, but I can't say outstanding--the greens accompanying my fish seemed a bit oversoaked in dressing and the "avocado mousse" wasn't very flavorful, in my opinion. Everyone else seemed OK with their food, but we didn't get really enthusiastic until we got our desserts. I opted for their "Sky High Lemon Passion Tart" and the others shared a chocolate cake. Wow, was that lemon tart good. It was a like a mini lemon meringue pie, but a different variety altogether. The "meringue" on top was browned gorgeously, and the texture was something like melted marshmallow, thicker and tackier, sitting atop two different kinds of lemon filling encased in a pastry shell. Pretty dang good. The chocolate cake looked good, but I'm not a fan of that coconut filling and prefer lemon over chocolate these days, strangely enough. Overall delicious, but the portions seemed very small for the price you pay. That's why this place isn't a 5-star for me--even though the service was awesome and food was good, everything seemed really overpriced. Then again, I don't usually pay $22 for a teeny tiny salad or $6 for a cup of coffee so maybe it's my problem. I mean, when you come to places like this you know you're going to be paying a lot for the ambiance and service, but even so, what ended up being a $60 lunch seemed a bit much. Would I ever come back? Sure, if someone else is buying :) Oh, don't forget to get your valet ticket validated--it turns a $10 valet bill to $5. read more

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Went to the loft restaurant at the montage with my my wife for our 11th year anniversary. We ordered the scallops which were good and the New York steak which was the worst steak I've ever had. The scallops were cold. We brought a good bottle of wine to enjoy with our dinner they wanted to charge us a $50 corkage fee. Their explanation was that they have a Sommerlier on site but it was my bottle of wine not theirs. I can understand a $25 corkage fee but $50 is a little excessive to pull a cork and bring us two glasses. So I guess if you want to have average food at out rages prices this is your place. I will never go back to the loft the food is below average for exorbitant prices. I don't even think they deserve 1 star. read more

Love this place. Great service with a beautiful ocean view. Ambiance, service and food was really good. read more

The Loft - French Toast - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach if everything you would expect from a fine dining restaurant at a 5 star resort! The staff is fabulous and always extremely accommodating! The food is delicious as well; the homemade bread, butter with black lava sea salt, the vegan bolognese....I could go on and on! To top it all off, the location can't be beat! 180 degrees of Pacific Ocean views is the cherry on top! If you are staying at the resort or in the Laguna Beach are, I highly encourage you to stop by The Loft! read more

Montage Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon was my choice for brunch today. The eggs were pouched perfectly, flowing-yolk as I fork throughthe eggs. Potatoes and asparagus was seasoned well and I enjoyed every bite of my meal. Plus the beautiful view overlooking the Laguna Beach! read more

The Loft - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Really good date spot! My friend and I came here before our reservations to get drinks at the bar (they only service drinks, no appetizers, but they do have nuts and stuff you can nibble on). We ordered their white peach sangria (amazingly delicious), and then headed up to the restaurant. We happened to get a table outside, right under the stars, next to the balcony where you can see the beach. It was super romantic and a perfect night! Shared the charcuterie, and we each had an entree. I ordered fish, she had pasta, and her pasta was amazingly delicious. Would definitely recommend this place, particularly as a date spot! read more

Truth be told, I am eating here for the view. I feel as though you could get better or equal to food in very close proximity for a cheaper price. So if you are going to come here I highly recommend that you make a reservation ahead of time and ask to be seated on the heated patio but the view is just stunning. The service we had was okay. They were friendly but it took a while to get refills on coffee or to be checked in on and I'd expect a little more in an establishment of this level. They started our breakfasts with a little piece of warm banana bread and that was a nice touch and my kids especially appreciated that. I ordered the huevos rancheros and my husband ordered the chilaquiles and they were both quite good. My husband asked for cholula and the waitress came back with both a small dish of that but another hot sauce that she said was spicer and it was very good. My daughter ordered a banana nut muffin which was fine but for $7 I would have expected it to be other or warned or something to jazz it up. I would go back but it would most be for the ambiance. read more

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Ordered their dry aged burger for $26 and it was not as good as I hoped it would be. Again, service was 4 syars but the food was ok. read more

The Loft - Dry age burger - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Why would anyone go here? Ridiculously expensive for bad service and extremely mediocre food. Their portions aren't even very good for a normal priced restaurant, let alone the outrageous prices they charge. How they get away with this bad of service is beyond me. They weren't even busy but you can't even get a drink and the food takes forever, some of which came out hot but as much came out as if it had been sitting for 20 minutes. read more

We had an amazing breakfast here over the weekend. We had a party of 7 here celebrating a bachelorette party. I made reservations ahead of time to make sure the bride would get the VIP treatment and she sure did! We arrived to a table overlooking the pool/water in the balcony. Our server was awesome. He was very personable and genuine. In fact, he was getting married that following weekend! He accommodated the brides request of 2 half orders as she couldn't decided b/t the chilaquiles and the heuvos rancheros, and also brought out a special dessert pastries for us to share at the beginning of our meal as a congrats. Mimosas all around, and each entree was delicious!!! I had the egg Parma with brioche and arugula. Very filling and generous portions which was surprising to me. Everyone else enjoyed their entrees as well. Our table raved about The eggs Benedict, and the avocado tartine. We had a great experience here and I would def return when I'm back in LB! read more

Came in for a early dinner on Mothers Day. It was an absolutely beautiful evening with incredible views. I loved that the servers were so great about letting us enjoy ourselves without any pressure to order. All the service was wonderful. The cocktails were yummy and we absolutely loved our charcuterie and cherry and chocolate cake dessert. One thing I love about the Montage is that it's elegant and classy without the extra snootiness you find at *ahem* the Ritz or St. Regis. Definitely recommended for a relaxing yet delicious dining experience. read more

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WOW! What a complete and utter turnaround from our disappointing experience at a local competitor, Splashes Restaurant (at Surf & Sand Resort) last year! My husband and I got married at Surf & Sand Resort in August, 2011 and love coming out to Laguna to celebrate our anniversary and relive that special day. We went to Splashes Restaurant on our anniversary last year, and left feeling disgruntled and unappreciated (see previous review for details). We decided to try our luck at Loft Restaurant at the Montage to see if they could reverse those feelings. Boy, am I thrilled that we did! We were seated at what felt like the best table in the restaurant - center view on the patio, overlooking the gorgeous panoramic views of the beach. We had a number of Loft staff congratulate us on our anniversary, and welcome us to the restaurant. We dined on delicious oysters, pappardelle pasta with shrimp, and pan seared sea scallops (all of which were fantastic). Our wine glasses never reached the empty mark at a single point during our entire dinner. The icing on the cake (literally) was when we received a complimentary dessert at the end of our meal, accompanied with a "Happy Anniversary" chocolate garnish. Simply put, Loft Restaurant is the epitome of top notch customer service. It is overtly clear that they make an effort of going above and beyond for their customers, and making them feel special (on an occasion like your anniversary, this is exactly what you're looking for). It's the little things that make a huge difference, and they have mastered them all. We will definitely be returning for many more anniversary celebrations to come! read more

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Wow, they really have some incredible food here. I was here for breakfast and lunch and both were amazingly awesome: Roasted Chicken Chilaquilles - what a great way to start the day...freshly fried corn tortillas are smothered in a nice chile sauce, along with good portions of tender, well-seasoned chicken and topped with fried eggs, fresh cheese and avocado cream - so good! They took a fairly ordinary dish and made it pretty amazing. Filet Mignon Chili - Perfect lunch! A nice and hearty stew of filet mignon (no beans!) was filled with some great flavor and wasn't too spicy. The chili arrived with a nice small skillet of awesome cornbread - sweet and with the perfect consistency. The honey butter that arrived with the cornbread was great as well since they actually topped butter with shaved honey - so clever! I really loved this restaurant and would definitely go back. It's very expensive (chilaquilles were $21 and chili was $23) for typical breakfast or lunch pricing, but it's worth the splurge. All this and you get a great view of the Pacific...tough to beat! read more

We had a marvelous lunch at The Loft. This place is definitely first class and although pricey, it was well worth it. Our visitors from out of town were impressed with the meal and service. Afterwards, we walked the grounds of the Montage Resort with its lush landscaping and pristine beaches. Will definitely return. read more

This was an impromptu visit to the Montage as I was with my friends and we had planned to meet up just for coffee at Coffee Bean in Irvine, and somehow ended up here at the Montage :) Needless to say, the Montage and it's compound with HUGE ocean views are absolutely stunning! It was getting late and I was feeling a bit hungry, but my friends weren't ready for a full dinner. However, I insisted that since we came all this way we may as well enjoy the restaurant and views here. Since one of my friends is a regular at the other more formal restaurant at the resort. However, I wasn't exactly dressed for that, so we ended up in the less formal restaurant called The Loft. Although less formal, there was nothing "casual" about the impeccable decor with outdoor or indoor dining options, and all with stunning views out to the ocean. We were greeted at the entrance by the hostess who was very friendly. Nothing snobbish about their attitude.....just pure class, unpretentious, and welcoming people and atmosphere. We were led to our table which passed a small "sports bar" to our corner table right by the window. I was awed already. The server was friendly, patient, and very helpful in explaining the menu items and specials, and didn't give any strange looks at friends when all they ordered was a Roasted Baby Beet salad....which was small, but very nicely presented.....on two separate plates :) I on the other hand, ordered Mary's Farm Rotisserie Chicken which was served over Collard Greens and Corn Bread Croutons, and Buttermilk Chicken Jus. The chicken was perfectly roasted and combined with all the other ingredients made for an outstandingly delicious meal. I complemented my dinner with a glass of red wine, stunning sunset views, and hmmmmm mmmmm mmmmm......the good life! :) I wasn't really a desert person, but my friends insisted. My friend normally ordered the Crème brûlée at the garden patio dining area, but it seemed it wasn't on the menu at the Loft, but the server said not a problem to order it here. We also ordered a hot molten chocolate cake. Excellent! Oh, I forgot to mention the complimentary bread at the beginning. There were 3 different breads and dang.....they were ALL good! Hot, fresh, and delicious....and addictive! I love this place and will definitely be back.....next time hopefully with a date ;) Unless you're a regular, the Montage may be a bit hard to find on your first visit, so you need to pay attention to the signs as the resort itself is a bit hidden in from the main road. Once you've entered their driveway and driven in a bit, you know you've arrived at the entrance lobby once you see all the Bentleys, Porsches, Ferraris, Mercedes, and BMWs, etc. parked out front :) The hotel's valet guys are quick to your door, and more than happy to take and park your car for you :) read more

We found the service and the food were both outstanding. I was looking for a romantic spot to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and it couldn't have been any better. We got there early (we had reservations) and got a table with a great view. The service was just what you want: there when you want it and unobtrusive at all other times. We both enjoyed their version of an old-fashioned cocktail, and we both found it delicious. Unfortunately we were not hungry enough to try one of the appetizers and went straight to the main course. She had the salmon and I had the sea bass. Both were perfectly prepared and perfectly seasoned. We got sides of asparagus and carrots. Both were good even if the carrots could've been slightly more cooked. We will be back for another special dinner. read more

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The service was overall welcoming and friendly. We loved our lunch there. I gave it four stars because of the limited menu (essential sandwiches and few salad choices). The prices were a tad expensive given the quality of food. It's a more casual dining restaurant with inflated hotel prices. But people come here for the ocean view, which is spectacular. Maybe next time I'll ce here for drinks. read more

The Loft - Celebrating anniversary at the loft! What a beautiful gift! - New American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Excellent food and service. We enjoyed fine food and cocktails having dinner here. All our food choices came out well prepared and tasty. Our waiter was prompt with the cocktails and the food came out perfect pace. The restaurant is beautiful as well as the view. Go! read more