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230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar


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4.0 of 5 stars 39 ratings
39 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
13
4.0 of 5 stars
18
3.0 of 5 stars
5
2.0 of 5 stars
2
1.0 of 5 stars
1
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#3 of 112 restaurants in Laguna Beach
  • Cuisines: American, Asian, Seafood, Californian
  • Average price*: $ 80

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5 of 5 stars
reillyelmo   3 contributions
new york
Sep 14, 2009

We were in Laguna Beach for 5 days and even though we stayed at the St. Regis we liked this place better for dinner. We ate there for dinner and than lunch a few days later. Service was friendly and the martini's and food excellent! Good location also! more

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5 of 5 stars
lapsrus   18 contributions
Irvine, CA
Sep 4, 2009

My wife and I have eaten at 230 Forest several times now and have not yet had a bad meal. The prices almost fit into the affordable category. Highly recommended. more

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4 of 5 stars
foodie022   1 contribution
rancho cucamonga
Aug 4, 2009

This place was recommended to me by a friend. While the atmosphere is fun and open, everyone is seated quite tightly together. But that doesn't seem to bother the trendy clientele. The food was super delicious and service was great. And they don't skimp on the alcohol in their cocktail!! more

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4 of 5 stars
canncan   11 contributions
Menifee, CA
Jul 17, 2009

230 Forest serves lots of fresh fish (they can get plenty of it locally) in a bistro setting. There is a large and active bar. The tables, as others have mentioned, are close together. But we were a party of four, and we did not have to yell to carry on our conversation. Each of us had a different fish... more

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5 of 5 stars
buenocomida   2 contributions
del rio
May 24, 2009

Arrived early and sat on porch. Fun to watch the passerbys and guy on skateboard crash! Wait staff was efficient and fun. The food was great and I got the impression that everything is good. Will go back next time we are in the area. more

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5 of 5 stars
PaulBuster   1 contribution
London
Mar 25, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I am based in the UK, but visit Laguna Beach quite often on business. I have eaten at all the major spots, but i always return to forest ave. The wine list is great, friendly staff and excellent seafood. The Halibut and Day boat scallops are fantastic! HIghly recommended! more

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4 of 5 stars
lmas14   8 contributions
Boston
Jan 20, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Great dinner. Excellent apps and wine selection. Great location. Wonderful dinner place when visiting Laguna. Highly recommend. more

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4 of 5 stars
vgchao   57 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Oct 2, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This restaurant is what you would expect to find in Laguna Beach, and it very much meets those expectations. As other reviews have mentioned it is tightly packed. But I lived in NYC so I don't mind cosy dining as long as the food is good. We had an 8PM reservation and were seated by 8:15 at a very nice... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sophistitraveler   2 contributions
NY, NY
Aug 29, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We walked by this cute restaurant around 7 pm and asked for an 8 pm reservation the same night. Came back, got seated and had an extremely competent waitress taking care of us. Her suggestions for both wine and my husband's meal were spot on. Great food, great night! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 19, 2008

Always good food and drinks. Good place for brunch. more

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230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar Address

230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tel: (949) 494-2545
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.