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Picayo


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#7 of 112 restaurants in Laguna Beach
  • Cuisines: French
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Address: 610 N Coast Hwy Ste 102, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Phone:  (949) 497-5051

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4 of 5 stars
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Nov 16, 2009

Good but expensive French cuisine. more

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5 of 5 stars
mrsjaybird   1 contribution
Rancho Santa Mararita, CA
Aug 1, 2009

My husband and I celebrated his birthday this evening at Picayo, he had the Coq de Vin and I the Sea Bass both were out of this world in flavor. Our server Francois was an expert in wines and we enjoyed a fabulous 1/2 bottle of Champagne to start with our app and salads and Big French Blend to go... more

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5 of 5 stars
DJ41   2 contributions
Newport Beach, CA
Jun 24, 2009

On a quiet Tuesday evening, sommelier Francois and the team at Picayo made our first visit memorable. Excellent service, very reasonable prices, and simply succulent food. The Picayo Purse is truly delectable (grilled prawns, artichoke hearts, mushrooms in a pastry shell with a tarragon-merlot sauce), and so was the coq au vin, mouth-melting with plentiful and flavorful sauce. Wow!! This... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lagunadinning   4 contributions
Laguna Beach
Apr 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

A Gem. Great Ambiance, Great French Mediteranean Food, Bar Lounge, Bistro and Fine Dinning more

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3 of 5 stars
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Dec 28, 2007
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Good food if a little over priced more

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5 of 5 stars
spcyjazz   1 contribution
Laguna Beach
Nov 27, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

We have loved Picayo for years and the new lounge is a great new addition. It has low candlelight and sleek leather lounge chairs -- perfect for a martini with friends. The fine dining environment inside is very intimate as well and the food is out of this world. Superb French flavors with a twist of Mediterranean. We highly recommend... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
California
Apr 1, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Their food is out of this world! The owner is sooo friendly and nice! He came over to every table each time we were there and just talks! He is so nice. GO HERE! It rocks. more

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Picayo Address

610 N Coast Hwy Ste 102, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tel: (949) 497-5051
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.