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Nirvana by Chef Lindsay, Laguna Beach, CA

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

4.6
4.6
1763 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
303 Broadway, Ste 101, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
We are an independent neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach, between Main Beach & the Historic Festival of Arts, owned by Laguna Beach native, Executive Chef Lindsay Smith. Inspired by Wine Country and California Coastal cuisine, our focus is on serving guests the way Chef Lindsay would feed her own family, in a warm, inviting atmosphere. We source the freshest ingredients, including free-range, organic poultry, sustainable seafood, antibiotic- and hormone-free meats, and seasonal, local produce. We strive to minimize our environmental impact and support the local community. Chef Lindsay, named one of the Top 10 chefs in Orange County and Top 5 in Laguna Beach, is dedicated to quality food, friendly service, and a memorable dining experience.

LUNCH: Casual table service, Counter service for Grab & Go (reservations not required)
DINNER: Table service (reservations recommended)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lindsay Smith
  • Catering
    Call for specific pricing and catering details (949) 497-0027. Pick up, Delivery and full service available. Private Rooftop Event Rental Available for Cocktail Receptions and More. Private Interior Dining Room Rental Available with Food and Beverage Minimun. No Rental Fee
  • Private party facilities
    Nirvana Grille Laguna Beach is available for Private Dining Events, Large Groups, Corporate Events & Private Luncheon Events. We look forward to assisting you.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross Street
    Beach & Broadway
  • Parking details
    Parking on Broadway adjacent to the restaurant called The Plaza Shopping Center available after 5pm to patrons only. During Summer lot is maintained by a valet company only. Parking is validated to half their fee for diner or leave for festivals at their normal rate. Street Meter Parking also around building on all sides but not always available.
  • Public transit
    There is a public transport drop off at the main Laguna Beach bus depot 100 Yards East of the building.Laguna Beach Trolley runs along PCH about 500 yards form the restaurant as well as seasonally runs next door at the bus station with easy accessibility to all Festival Grounds & Playhouse.
  • Entertainment
    Nirvana Grille features live music on the Bliss Bar Rooftop Patio on Sundays by Anesha Rose.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Ladies Cook & Connect Sisterhood & Motherhood

    US$40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    6 May 2025 only
    18:00
    Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening of wine, food, and connection as we celebrate the power of women in our community through savory bites and meaningful moments. Choose to step into the kitchen with Chef Lindsay for a hands-on culinary experience, where you’ll learn essential techniques to prepare the night’s nourishing meal using seasonal, fresh, sustainable, and organic ingredients. We will create a beautiful tablescape, sip incredible wines, and connect with other inspiring women. Once the preparations are complete, we’ll gather around the table to share the meal, toast to sisterhood and motherhood, and enjoy an evening filled with laughter, conversation, and community. The perfect way to honor the end of International Women’s Month, celebrate friendships, and indulge in a truly special night of culinary delight and connection. ✨ Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 ✨ Time: 6 PM ✨ Location: Nirvana by Chef Lindsay – 303 Broadway, Ste. 101, Laguna Beach (Parking available in The Plaza Shopping Center) ✨ Tickets: $40 per person – Includes hands-on cooking, meal, instruction & tax (Gratuity for staff is at your discretion) Reserve your seat today and treat yourself to a night of bliss at Nirvana.
    Ladies Cook & Connect Sisterhood & Motherhood photo

What 1,763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nirvana by Chef Lindsay delights with "amazing" cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "creative and excellent" menu, highlighting dishes like mushroom ravioli and filet mignon stroganoff. Chef Lindsay's "culinary expertise is masterful," and the staff is "warm and friendly." Perfect for a memorable dining experience.
1,763 Reviews
  1. Barbara VIP

    Orange County19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lindsay is an amazing chef and wonderful host! She makes everyone in the entire restaurant feel welcome as she servers up incredible dishes to dine on. Lindsay is very creative and always coming up with new innovative ideas. Absolutely book your next meal at Nirvana Grill!

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  2. Glenn

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous and wonderful meal at Nirvana. The staff was so friendly and helpful, and the food was delightful. A great place to meet friends and have a wonderful dinner. Okay
    Nirvana by Chef LindsayResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the incredible feedback! Chef Lindsay and our whole team are so grateful for your support—it’s an honor to cook for guests like you.

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  3. Jim VIP

    Orange County75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the wedge salad, meatloaf, butternut squash ravioli, and beef stroganoff. Celebrated birthdays with salted caramel gelato and bread pudding. Service was great, and friendly.

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  4. Kathleen

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our service and the food! Been going to the restaurant for 17 years.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nirvana is a wonderful feast of food… delicious, meticulously prepared and served. The vegetables are perfectly cooked. It is a lovely experience. I had never tried the goat cheese ice cream, made in the restaurant. The server was kind enough to bring me a large tasting sample. Unique and delicious, like Chef Lindsay!

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  6. Lauren

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were amazing!! Food was great, very fresh and delicious! Our server was sweet but seemed a little overwhelmed at the dinner rush. All and all it was great and would definitely go back!

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  7. Kevin VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service + cuisine and ambience!! Chef Lindsay's culinary expertise is masterful. Our server Nicole and Jose deliver a dining service that is perfection. Marvelous place to bring guests and family alike.

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  8. Kathy

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 9 ladies for lunch and everything we ordered was eaten by all and the bowls and plates were emptied! We were all satisfied and full! Highly recommend! Great location, staff, atmosphere, and food!

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  9. David

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nirvana is a pleasant, classy restaurant that has the spirit of Laguna Beach, with gourmet cuisine we haven’t seen anywhere else. The location, near PCH on Broadway, is a nice short walk to Laguna Playhouse, and was convenient for an upscale pre-show dinner. The decor and atmosphere are nice and light, resort-like. All the people are very friendly and helpful, our server Nicole was outstanding. There are so many tasty-sounding dishes, we plan to come back soon. We had soup, a ravioli dish, a vegetable entree and dessert. It was all delicious. This is now one of my favorite restaurants.

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  10. Matt VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience and great food. Look forward to going back

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FAQs

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nirvana by Chef Lindsay also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 497-0027.

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay is rated 4.6 stars by 1763 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

303 Broadway, Ste 101, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Beach & Broadway
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking on Broadway adjacent to the restaurant called The Plaza Shopping Center available after 5pm to patrons only. During Summer lot is maintained by a valet company only. Parking is validated to half their fee for diner or leave for festivals at their normal rate. Street Meter Parking also around building on all sides but not always available.
  • Public transit
    There is a public transport drop off at the main Laguna Beach bus depot 100 Yards East of the building.Laguna Beach Trolley runs along PCH about 500 yards form the restaurant as well as seasonally runs next door at the bus station with easy accessibility to all Festival Grounds & Playhouse.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lindsay Smith
  • Entertainment
    Nirvana Grille features live music on the Bliss Bar Rooftop Patio on Sundays by Anesha Rose.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Call for specific pricing and catering details (949) 497-0027. Pick up, Delivery and full service available. Private Rooftop Event Rental Available for Cocktail Receptions and More. Private Interior Dining Room Rental Available with Food and Beverage Minimun. No Rental Fee
  • Private party facilities
    Nirvana Grille Laguna Beach is available for Private Dining Events, Large Groups, Corporate Events & Private Luncheon Events. We look forward to assisting you.
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