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Lumberyard, Laguna Beach, CA

Lumberyard

4.7
4.7
3263 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
In 1912, at the bend of Forest Avenue, 23 year old Joe Jahraus opened the Laguna Lumber Company, he and his father(cigar maker, first postmaster and real estate agent) built the beautiful French Normandy building that is here today. Prior to the lumberyard opening, building supplies needed to be dragged in by mule or floated in on the tides, and therefore, Laguna Beach had less than three hundred permanent residences. After the lumberyard opened, the area began to grow at unprecedented rates, transforming it from a tent town into a thriving city. Laguna Lumber operated for seventy three years, sixty two of them in this location and its' architecture, influenced by Joe's tour abroad in World War I, is one of the most significant influences on the town's aesthetic. Half timbers, mud walls and shingled roofs grace many of the downtown storefronts and homes throughout the city because of this landmark. Today, 384 Forest is home to Lumberyard - a contemporary American restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-3900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Josue Tavares
  • Private party facilities
    Located in one of the most historic buildings in downtown Laguna Beach, Lumberyard has something for everyone. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner and is known for its great American food such as rotisserie chicken, steaks, ribs and seafood.
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Parking details
    Free Lumberyard Parking with validation is located behind the restaurant off of Ocean Ave. Additional parking is available next to City Hall, across the street in "Lumber Yard" Parking Lot for $3.00 Street Parking is usually found up Third St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumberyard offers a charming, cozy atmosphere with "excellent food" and "great service," making it a local favorite in Laguna Beach. Guests enjoy the "amazing happy hour menu" and "live music," creating an inviting vibe. Popular dishes include rotisserie chicken and meatloaf. Despite occasional high noise levels, it remains a "go to" spot for locals and visitors alike.

3,263 Reviews
  1. Rick

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines dinner with my wife and two friends who eat out a lot! They too loved the entire experience. Food was great and large portions and moderately priced. Good drinks and appetizers were outstanding. Waitresses was attentive but not overly pushy. Great experience!

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  2. Consuelo

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Undercooked chicken and tasteless pasta. But good music

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Lumberyard! Went there for our 23rd anniversary and would not have thought of doing anywhere else. The food and service are always perfect.

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  4. Andre

    Orange County

    149 reviews

    4.0

    149 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We eat here often before going to the Laguna Playhouse. Love their menu, great selection. Only complaint is way too loud when live entertainment is on. Impossible to have a conversation.

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  5. Linda

    VIP

    Orange County

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal. And good service. Really enjoy this place.

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  6. Marty

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We've been to Lumberyard many times and always found the food and service great. The Chicken Pot Pie is savory and plentiful. The Fish & Chips is easily one of the best. The only issue we have is that on Saturday night it's quite busy and there is live music. This makes having a conversation a little tough. It seems that everyone is yelling so that the person across from them can hear what they are saying. This is by no means a deal breaker, just be aware. Still one of our favorite "go to" places in Laguna Beach.

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  7. David

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good. The sever and male host were not very friendly and very rushed and even though we had a reservation he put us at a table right next to the bathrooms and kitchen. Not the best dining experience.

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  8. Ladd

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, good atmosphere, nice crowd, def will return!

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  9. Inez

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous! It’s got such a fun, locals vibe. The roaring fireplace and a feeling of warmth and fun make this our favorite go to spot in Laguna. Staff is fabulous and the food was wonderful! I would highly recommend it. M. Inez Fraser

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  10. Ivy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wait staff, wonderful food, noise level high. Would definitely go back!!!

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FAQs

Lumberyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-3900.

Lumberyard is rated 4.7 stars by 3263 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lumberyard

384 Forest Ave #10, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free Lumberyard Parking with validation is located behind the restaurant off of Ocean Ave. Additional parking is available next to City Hall, across the street in "Lumber Yard" Parking Lot for $3.00 Street Parking is usually found up Third St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josue Tavares
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-3900
  • Private party facilities
    Located in one of the most historic buildings in downtown Laguna Beach, Lumberyard has something for everyone. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner and is known for its great American food such as rotisserie chicken, steaks, ribs and seafood.
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