230 Forest Avenue

Name: 230 Forest Avenue
Address: 230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92651
Telephone: (949) 494-2545
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2875 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 20 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Don't be fooled by the crowds and the noise; they are all part of the scene here at Laguna Beach's sexy and intense 230 Forest Avenue. The lean deep room seduces you to the open kitchen, bustling bar, and concrete floors, creating a space that is part modern bistro, part martini bar, and part art gallery. It's the perfect spot to see and be seen, laid back Laguna-style. Executive Chef Marc Cohen is consistently recognized as one of The OC's top chefs. You'll be ready to award him a medal, too, after tasting his flashy-to-the-eye, tickle-the-taste- buds fusion appetizers and entrees. His dishes are often so stunning that they compete with the artwork on the walls, making for a thoroughly satisfying "artistic" experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 15:30–20:30
Phone number
(949) 494-2545
Website
http://www.230Forestavenue.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Marc Cohen

Location
230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Area
Laguna Beach
Cross Street
PCH
Parking details
There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,875 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
Best Overall
Orange County
Best Food
Orange County
Californian
South Orange County
Best Overall
South Orange County
Best Food
South Orange County
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

230 Forest Avenue in Laguna Beach is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "excellent service." It's a top choice for consistent culinary excellence, offering a "delightful atmosphere" and a "great location" for dining. The menu features standout dishes like calamari, Parker House rolls, and seafood specials. Perfect for a memorable dining experience.

2,875 Reviews

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Alice
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants at Laguna beach. We enjoyed every visit.
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Jeannie
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner. Can't believe we had never been before this evening. Wonderful experience. Thank you to our amazing waiter - Jorge ... and the manager on duty this evening. Excellent. Everything was amazing. O
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Ryan
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but the waiter winked at my girlfriend which i did not appreciate (jorge)
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Andrew
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing! Food came out hot and fresh. I will definitely come back when I’m in town. I think the oysters could’ve had something spicy with the topping it had. Service was fast!
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Destiny
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The seared ahi tuna was amazing. Excellent service. Would recommend.
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Lianne
VIP
New York City
104 reviews
5.0
104 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently wonderful! Service, food and ambience all consistently superlative.
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Cormac
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Alll over wonderful experience. Food excellent, service excellent value for money very good. Only slight negative was we were seated right by the kitchen so it was a little noisy and our clothes smelled of food after we left.,but we will definitely be back
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Mark
Las Vegas
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is cozy and elegant. Besides the yummy food we appreciated the level of professionalism and friendliness our waiter George (Jorge) displayed. We definitely will come back.
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susan
VIP
Orange County
361 reviews
5.0
361 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all had great meals. The halibut special with hazelnut was outstanding. The scallops are always great. And the double cut pork chop was great.
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Chris
San Diego
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Caesar salad had polenta croutons, which were an excellent surprise. The pork chop was perfectly prepared. The calamari was excellent. The food was all light and delicious. The service was excellent – very personable and out of her way accommodating
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230 Forest Avenue is rated 4.8 stars by 2875 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 20 times today

230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

Cross Street
PCH
Area
Laguna Beach
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–15:30 Dinner Daily 15:30–20:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is metered parking all along Forest Avenue as well as several "pay" lots near by.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marc Cohen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.230Forestavenue.com/
Phone number
(949) 494-2545

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