10 Amazing Places To Eat In Laguna Beach
Laguna is known for its beauty, perfect weather, art, and who can forget, food! Here is an inside scoop on the most delicious, affordable, instagram worthy places to eat in Laguna Beach, California! Remember, phone eats first!
1. Gelato Paradiso
448 S Coast Hwy
My personal favorite: Strawberry or Salted Caramel
Take a walk through peppertree lane and find yourself surrounded by the mouthwatering aroma of fresh waffle cones being made at Gelato Paradiso. If you come in the summer, you will find yourself in a long line of people. I can assure you it will be worth the wait. There is a huge selection of flavors from fruit sorbets to double chocolate fudge. The larger the size, the more flavors they can add to your bowl or cone! Pictured is a waffle cone with chocolate and salted caramel gelato.
2. Banzai Bowl
1100 S Coast Hwy
My personal favorite: Maui Sunrise Bowl
Banzai Bowl is a delicious, refreshing option for any time of the day. I suggest calling your order in ahead because they are usually very busy! The most popular bowl is a maui sunrise bowl filled with a thick smoothie base Acai, bananas, strawberries, mango, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. They top it off with granola, coconut flakes, blueberries, strawberries, banana slices, and honey. Take your bowl to go and cross the street to enjoy while enjoying the view from the Oak Street Lookout! This is one of the best places to eat in Laguna Beach because of the food and the view.
3. Bear Flag
7972 E Pacific Coast Hwy. Newport Coast, CA 92657
My personal favorite: Ahi Poke
Located in the Crystal Cove shopping center between Laguna Beach and Newport Coast is this hidden gem! Bear flag has the most delicious ahi poke It comes with bottomless chips to scoop. They are notorious for their Taco Tuesday deals where you can get a fish taco for $1.75. Also be sure to try the cucumber salad if you stop by!
4. Zinc Cafe
350 Ocean Ave
My personal favorite: Avocado Toast
Zinc has it all from their famous poached eggs, a huge variety of tasty coffee drinks, and of course, their amazing avocado toast topped with avocado,lemon dressed radish salad, butter, chives, onion, and lemon zest. The cute outdoor seating area makes it a great place for brunch with friends and one of the best places to eat in Laguna Beach.
5. Adolfo’s Mexican Food
998 S Coast Hwy
My personal favorite: Shrimp Tacos
Adolfo’s is a family run restaurant with quick service and delicious options. My personal favorite is the shrimp tacos. I never order shrimp tacos anywhere else because I have never found any even close to as tasty as these. Also pictured is a chicken enchilada, bean and cheese burrito, and ice cold beers! The staff is extremely friendly and the restaurants outdoor seating offers a beautiful ocean view.
6. Neapolitan Pizzeria
31542 Coast Hwy
My personal favorite: The Filetti Pizza with pesto sauce
Neapolitan is located in South Laguna on PCH. The pizzeria has won “Best Pizza in Orange County” in several papers. Everything is homemade from the lemon vinaigrette the market salad is topped with, to all of the wonderful desserts. The location offers indoor seating, outdoor seating, a bar, and a covered patio that always offers a gorgeous sunset over west beach, if you dine with neapolitan for dinner. The most popular pizza’s are the calabrese pizza and the pesto bacon pizza. My personal favorite is the filetti pizza. It is topped with olive oil which i sub for pesto sauce (trust me) ,tomatoes, burrata cheese, basil and garlic. Every pizza and salad can be made gluten free and they taste amazing either way.
7. Starfish
30832 South Pacific Coast Hwy
My personal favorite: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
My family loves to dine at starfish. The restaurant is notorious for their “shared plates.” We usually go and order several plates for the table to share, and it is a great deal before 6:00 for happy hour! Pictured is the calamari, chicken lettuce wraps, and pad thai. They also offer a variety of sushis and desserts. What I love most about starfish is that no dish is alike and everything always tastes fresh and flavorful. This is one of the most unique places to eat in Laguna Beach.
8. The Stand
238 Thalia St
My personal favorite: Hummus and Guac Sandwich
The Stand offers an extensive menu of absolutely delicious vegan options. All of their sandwiches are loaded, as pictured above. They come with a side of java chips to scoop up the remains. Java chips were actually first made right here at The Stand, Laguna Beach!
9. Nick’s
440 S Coast Hwy
My personal favorite: Blackened Fish Sandwich
Nick’s offers an extensive menu of upscale foods for a fancy night out. The restaurant is notorious for their butter cake pictured above. A perfect choice for a fancy steak and wine dinner! Come in the morning for bottomless mimosas!
10. Active Culture
1006 S. Coast Hwy
My personal favorite: Wholesome Bowl
Although it may not look too tasty, whole bowls are my biggest guilty pleasure. I usually get the half size or share the full with a friend. It is filled with brown rice, red and black beans, cheddar cheese, salsa, and avocado. They top it with their secret “og sauce” that you can also purchase at the store to make your own bowls at home! Every bowl they have can also be put in a wrap. The restaurant is also a frozen yogurt shop and everything is organic and delicious. My favorite yogurt is the salted caramel corn and I always top it with crushed heath bar pieces and chocolate caramel turtles. Located right on PCH, you can grab a yogurt and or lunch to go and enjoy down at Anita Street Beach.
