Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Ranch at Laguna Beach

    4.2 (521 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours

    The Ranch at Laguna Beach Photos

    THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Ranch at Laguna Beach

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Golf Course off the restaurant patio! Absolutely breath taking!
    Ara Z.

    Had a great time with industry partners! Beautiful atmosphere and great appetizers! Staff were very attentive and enjoyed the valet service.

    1st tee.  Irons only.
    Matt D.

    This rating is for the golf course and the restaurant. My friends and I go every Friday before Christmas. For years, we have never been disappointed. - golf course is always in great shape - the greens are well maintained - the bar next to the pro shop always makes a good strong drink with traditional and creative recipes The restaurant: - well educated and helpful staff - food is consistently great - especially enjoyed the sweet potato gnocchi this year I look forward to this event every year. I live local, so have never stayed there, but I hear the rooms are fantastic also.

    Warm chocolate chip cookies with ice cream and hot fudge - Delicious!
    Team D.

    Celebrating a Special Birthday for a dear friend at The Harvest Restaurant. Our server Matthew was amazing! He was professional, attentive and knowledgeable about all of the the menu items. We hadn't seen each other for over a year; and Matthew was patient, allowed us to enjoy our time together, and did not rush our ordering. We look forward to meeting again at Harvest. Love the ambiance!

    MJ H.

    What a gorgeous view! I stopped by for a quick drink while my friend was staying there. I enjoyed listening to music while taking in the breathtaking scenery. As a bonus, we even witnessed a wedding taking place. I'm definitely planning to return and stay longer next time!

    Cinnamon roll
    Jessie A.

    Went here for lunch and then stayed a while on the Porch enjoying beautiful weather and live music. Very beautiful property tucked away in Laguna Canyon. Walking distance to beach and was just a nice place to enjoy a meal and music.

    Lizzy K.

    Amazing view in ourdoor seating. Food was good, very fresh, farm to table. It's a nice place to bring guests and have a slow brunch. Very close to the beach area so good place to visit for tourists.

    Inside
    Fran L.

    Foods, services, ambience and location are probably the four things that make the hugest difference in the restaurant experience, the wine and drink selection, interesting decor and historic clientele and variety of innovative food creation are what set the different classes of the top tier restaurants. The Ranch at Ben Brown Golf Course has everything and more. The location is the best in Orange County. The surrounding mountains, sunny ocean and beautiful golf course are what set the place on the top tier among many. The foods are prepared with perfectly balanced and tasty! Serving staffs are great and well dressed. The management team is also very friendly and professional. The chef outstanding in creating innovative dishes and making them look delicious and the ambience created by the intimate atmosphere of real stone fireplace, wooden floors and rock stacks make it one of the greatest places to eat. I recommend this place very highly for the great place to eat and drink and be merry. My friends don't hesitate to make a reservation to experience one of the last remaining golf course's greatest places remaining.

    Fresh oysters
    NANCY L.

    Nestled in the mountain by the golf course, the ranch is a beautiful tranquil restaurant. I like that we could sit there and enjoy food without huge rush of people and it's quiet for a nice brunch. Service was ok, it's also because it was by the golf course, even servers feel quite relaxed it took abit of time to flag down our server. Food was quite good, oysters were really fresh. The one thing I didn't care for was the ceviche, the flavor was very much on the sour side and not very good. But our drinks (Bloody Mary) was nice, sandwich was also tasty.

    Beautiful property
    Neluta G.

    I have stayed here several times and I am highly recommending this place. 9 holes golf course that is nice and well maintained. The place feels like a ranch from the kettle in your room to delicious ranch food served at the restaurant. Rooms are large and decorated like you at in a ranch. They have evening turn down service which is very nice. Staff is super attentive to all your needs. Great bar and wine selection. A must if you are in the area.

    BLT sandwich and burritos
    Sine K.

    I was really surprised by how reasonable the prices were! The food was just okay, but the restaurant itself was beautiful and the view was amazing. Overall, I felt really happy being there and I'd love to visit again. The service was excellent and all the staff were very friendly.

    Flat bread and chicken ceaser wrap
    Helia K.

    I can't say enough good things about The Ranch at Laguna Beach -- it's truly a hidden gem nestled in the canyon but just minutes from the ocean. The setting is absolutely stunning, with gorgeous views of the surrounding hills and a peaceful, laid-back vibe that instantly makes you feel relaxed. The food was good but the chicken ceaser wrap was a little on the dry side, I asked for some ranch sauce and it was great. The service was good I would be back here again

    Lobby

    See all

    12 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    29 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ara Z.
    182
    98
    313

    15 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Team D.
    0
    43
    14

    21 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 12
    Thanks 3
    Love this 10
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Fran L.
    160
    613
    5151

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of NANCY L.
    2
    106
    62

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Scott Z.
    2003
    1023
    653

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 4
    Love this 9
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Sine K.
    36
    30
    64

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andréa Z.
    959
    85
    45

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Loved everything about Harvest! The food is beautifully presented and equally delicious!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    This place was great! Amazing view, amazing food, and amazing service! Would recommend

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sean L.

    Sean L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 14

    The Ranch at Laguna Beach Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - The Ranch at Laguna Beach

    How does parking work for non-guests? Just want to drink at the bar?

    Use valet parking pull up to entrance and the gentleman will help you out.

    Is the restaurant open to non-hotel guests?

    Yes our dining outlets are open to non-hotel guests

    Is the pool heated?

    Yes the pool is heated to 80-82 degrees year round

    Would you allow a tiny dog (under 5lb) at the Porch firepit reservation? Thanks!

    Thank you for your interest in renting a fire pit at our resort. Our resort is not pet friendly and only certified ADA service animals are allowed. More information about the service animal policy can be found here:… Read more

    Is it walkable to the beach?

    Yes it is a 10-15 minute walk to Aliso Beach or we have a golf cart shuttle that can take our hotel guests to the edge of our property leaving a short 2 minute walk to the beach.

    Like to see a menu?

    Emily S., Thank you for your interest in our resort! The menus for Harvest can be viewed here:… Read more

    Do they allow emotional support dogs?

    Always best to call but the outside area I would imagine they would accommodate. Inside may be more of a stretch.

    Does the hotel do things for birthdays?anniversaries and such?

    Inka K., Thank you for the inquiry. Typically we place a birthday or anniversary welcome card in… Read more

    View All 11 Questions

    Review Highlights - The Ranch at Laguna Beach

    The golf course is beautiful and because it's tucked away in the canyon you will see lots of deer and rabbits.

    Mentioned in 63 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    AhbA - AhbA Burger: 2 smashed wagyu patties, caramelized onions, american cheese, pickles, fresno chilis, garlic aioli + fries

    AhbA

    4.2(534 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$
    Pet friendly
    Outdoor seating

    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!

    Laguna Beach, Ca. It was a lunch meeting with an old friend…read morewho is a regular here. He likes the burgers and the steaks. Parking during the lunch hour can be a problem, you may have to walk a bit from the upper neighborhood. Some of the residents there do not hold back their disdain for tourists parking in front of their homes. Place your order outside, like a fast food joint, get a number and sit down somewhere after you get your drinks from another outside window. They are very busy here and have a good system in place to process and complete the orders. The wait time for your food is minimal. The vibe here is touristy yet the crowd is young. Beach goers mostly I suspect. Picnic tables inside with an assortment of round patio tables and chairs inside and out. The burgers taste good. They are a double patty, so they were cooked up quickly and were definitely served hot off the grill. The meat is without much taste. The cheese is American which is nothing more than a mysterious blend of yellow ingredients, few which are probably real dairy products. It does melt easily though and kind of makes a runny addition to the sauce they use. Flavor from the sauce and the texture from the meat made the burger interesting but not great. Probably on the level of an In and Out puck. The bun was ok, it held up well to the sauces. Since this a well cooked double patty, there was no juice to sog up the bun. Of course the lack of juice makes the overall product lacking. The fries are great and ample but the stingy amount of catsup provided is almost good enough for only half the fries. The ice tea is average and very small. It is not enough to wash down the meal. Make sure you get waters because your ice tea will not be refilled.

    Photos
    AhbA
    AhbA
    AhbA

    See all

    Studio Mediterranean - Medjool Date Tart

    Studio Mediterranean

    4.0(34 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    This place is a 10/10 for many reasons. I have been here twice and the food has been beyond…read moreincredible. My absolute favorite dish the first time I came was a lobster pasta dish which used flavor combos I never expected. Mouthwatering. I was sad to see it was off menu this time but happy to be informed they had the dish but with orzo instead. Excellent, mouthwatering, delicious. Service is wonderful. Staff are very knowledgable. Place is beautiful and Romantic Drinks are awesome and so creative I will drive back from LA for this great restaurant. My only request- please bring back the lobster pasta dish.

    Unfortunately I didn't get to go so I'm sure the restaurant is fabulous but my experience with it…read morehasn't been great. I called a week ago to make a reservation for my wife's birthday. When I double checked the reservation last night I realized whoever made it, made it for the wrong date. So I called immediately and am told nobody is available and will have to wait until the next day around 5pm to speak with someone. Our reservation was supposed to be for 6:15 so I felt uneasy about the situation. Ultimately they called me around 9:30am the day of the reservation to apologize and say there was nothing they could do. That was it. They offered to make a reservation for another night but my wife's birthday isn't on another night so that's a wrap on that. Doubtful we'll give the place another shot.

    Photos
    Studio Mediterranean - Studio Mediterranean Main Dining Room

    Studio Mediterranean Main Dining Room

    Studio Mediterranean - Charred octopus

    Charred octopus

    Studio Mediterranean - Studio Mediterranean Seafood Tower

    See all

    Studio Mediterranean Seafood Tower

    Harvest - Smoke hamburger

    Harvest

    4.0(599 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    So excited to discover this hidden gem tucked inside Laguna Hills!…read more Located on a beautiful golf course, Harvest offers beautiful views, as well as an extensive menu of elevated Californian cuisine and innovative cocktails. We stopped by spontaneously for a weekend brunch after seeing this spot on social media, and were pleasantly surprised that it 100% lived up to the hype! One of our favorites was the ceviche, which came with a tasty mix of cooked white fish, tomato, peppers, onion and cilantro paired with fresh tortilla chips, and is a refreshing option for a hot summer Californian day. I also surprisingly enjoyed the bone marrow, which was so deeply flavorful without being overwhelmingly rich, and paired beautifully with their freshly roasted bread. Also highly recommend trying their cocktails, especially the French, which comes with a creative spin of raspberry sorbet and brut to pour over. Definitely check out this hidden gem restaurant for innovative and elevated Californian cuisine if you're in Laguna!

    This place is amazing! A hidden gem in the canyons of Laguna. If you want a nice dinner with a…read moremountain retreat feel, this is the spot! Friendly service , really good food and incredible atmosphere. Good for happy hour drinks to sit outside and enjoy the view with friends. Also good for a nice dinner date to impress. They also have a hotel which I want to stay at soon!

    Photos
    Harvest
    Harvest - Basque Cheesecake
Blackberry jam, brown sugar streusel

    Basque Cheesecake Blackberry jam, brown sugar streusel

    Harvest - Dry Aged Burger
Butter lettuce, vine ripe tomato, house pickles, bacon marmalade, roasted garlic aioli, white cheddar, potato bun

    See all

    Dry Aged Burger Butter lettuce, vine ripe tomato, house pickles, bacon marmalade, roasted garlic aioli, white cheddar, potato bun

    The Deck On Laguna Beach - Burrata salad

    The Deck On Laguna Beach

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    The deck is a great place to have a meal and look out over the vast Pacific Ocean. The views from…read morethe outdoor seating area are absolutely stunning. The service is great and the food is really good. This is the second or third time we've been to the deck while visiting Laguna Beach and it does not disappoint. We shared several different items between the four of us and enjoyed delicious cocktails. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in Laguna Beach during the day & really take in those view!

    a bit difficult to find and is really small. i didn't eat here because of how busy it was. it was…read moreso busy there was someone in the way at the end of the stairs. wasn't a big fan of the environment. probably not a place for younger people or something because older people that were there were staring, of course i know it's not the restaurants fault just saying. got there around 5pm put name on wait for 2 people and was told about an hour. i was told to not order from the bar while i waited, never heard of that before as i also work at a restaurant. not sure what the policy is here for that. i was ok with waiting, but i went back to ask for a table by the rail since i was waiting a bit already anyway. the lady in front of me put her name down and was told her wait time would be 30-40 mins, so i was confused why hers was shorter than mine maybe the wait time changed and i'd wait less? anyway i told the host my request to sit by the rail and she said it would be a little longer, but that's ok that's what i expected. i actually never received a text that my table was ready and i thought maybe it was the wrong number put down, but who knows. kind of disappointed because i saw this place online a year ago and was excited to finally try it. i didnt get to and just went to eat somewhere else

    Photos
    The Deck On Laguna Beach
    The Deck On Laguna Beach - Tuna Tartare

    Tuna Tartare

    The Deck On Laguna Beach - Ice Water for the table

    See all

    Ice Water for the table

    237 Ocean Avenue - My favorite patio!!!Patio+Palomas+Empanadas=Heaven!

    237 Ocean Avenue

    4.5(75 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    We came on NYE. There was music happening at 9pm, but we…read morecame early and missed it. That was our fault. We were the only ones there. The experience was all over the map. The owner served us initially, and he was really friendly and funny. We ordered a bottle of wine, and some cocktails. We put in some salads and an appetizer, they were really really good. But after that, our server (the owner we were told) left, and another server introduced himself. The new server was inattentive. He sat chatting with the other servers at the bar, leaving empty glasses and empty plates on the table. We had to flag him to come back to fill water. Having been myself in the service industry for years, my biggest pet peeve is when servers sit and chat where you can see them, and when they do come, they don't do a sweep and take care of things on the table. We had to put our empty glasses and trash on a side table. It was weird. The bolognese had hardly any meat in it. It was mostly tomato and onion. I've been to Argentina. Meat is a staple. Also weird. We ordered dessert and after waiting for 5-10 minutes, the server came back and told us they were missing crucial ingredients to make it. The owner came back at the end and was really gracious, but all in all, I think the execution was lacking. The service was not great. The food was 3.5/5 I love to support small business, perhaps we will try again another night.

    Karaoke Tuesday was a disaster! It's all about money…read more We spent $120 on drinks for 3 people. Plus Tips. We were on the Q. Until we're NOT. Because (they actually announced) someone paid more. Go ponder.

    Photos
    237 Ocean Avenue - Wednesday Wine Dinners

    Wednesday Wine Dinners

    237 Ocean Avenue - Italian Wine Importer Ciro Cirello sharing his favorite Italian wines paired with chef Leo's 4 course meal at our Bartoletti Wine Dinner

    Italian Wine Importer Ciro Cirello sharing his favorite Italian wines paired with chef Leo's 4 course meal at our Bartoletti Wine Dinner

    237 Ocean Avenue - Chef Leo's creations

    See all

    Chef Leo's creations

    Salt Creek Grille

    Salt Creek Grille

    4.2(3.2k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    We've found the Salt Creek Grille a very worthy return over the last several years - from Sunday…read moreBrunch to date nights. The atmosphere is always most pleasant inside and they've continued to provide outdoor opportunities worthy of one's consideration. The sand play area outside is great for small children with lounge seating to enjoy spirits and conversation. The entry deck has nice high tops - with glimpses of the ocean across PCH. Heaters scattered throughout. Note: PCH drivers / vehicles can be interruptive when trying to enjoy the outdoor settings - but it is typically brief and intermittent. Host / Service staff have always been knowledgeable, attentive and on point. Food (options / preparation) is consistently well done with delicious options to indulge or share together.

    Worst experience ever. We went to eat dinner and enjoy the band Family Style last night 23may26…read more They seated my gf and I at a table, waiter came over and asked it we wanted a drink and we replied "yes" and told him we also wanted to order dinner as well. We ordered our drinks and the wait was unacceptable. We then get another server who brought our dinner and still no drinks. It shouldn't take longer to get drinks over dinner ‍. I ordered a salmon dinner which was cold. I had to send it back (and by the way I'm not that person to send food back), Our drinks finally come and now waited another 25min for the return of my dinner, which I almost canceled, but finally came. Now done with dinner and out to the patio to listen to the band. Some ladies were vacating their seats and welcomed my gf and I to sit in them..they left and a waitress came by and we asked her if we could order a drink. Abruptly she said "NO" I can't serve you because you did not reserve those seats....really....OMG When the band was finished we went to the bar had 1 more drink while waiting for our uber and almost missed our uber waiting for our check. Btw the bar was pretty empty at that point so why so long for a simple check. In conclusion I will NEVER recommend this restaurant to anyone. I do want you to know I have lived here for a long time and frequent Salt Creek Grill under prior ownership and am appalled of what has happened to this wonderful restaurant in beautiful Dana Point.

    Photos
    Salt Creek Grille
    Salt Creek Grille
    Salt Creek Grille

    See all

    The Ranch at Laguna Beach - resorts - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...