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Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA

Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA

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Created by Kathy S • Updated On: October 3, 2011

Here is my list of great restaurants for the food and or experience meaning ambiance.

Mangia Bene Restaurant is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

1. Mangia Bene Restaurant

8.0
27281 La Paz Rd Ste I, Laguna Niguel, CA
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: Try the #44 Tortellini with tomato cream sauce, mushrooms and peas. Yum!

Champagne French Bakery Café Woodbridge is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

2. Champagne French Bakery Café Woodbridge

4628 Barranca Pkwy (at Lake Rd), Irvine, CA
Café · Woodbridge · 12 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: The almond croissant are to die for.

The Beachcomber Cafe is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

3. The Beachcomber Cafe

9.1
15 Crystal Cv (at Pacific Coast Highway), Newport Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Pelican Hill · 93 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: Beautiful ocean view as the restaurant sits on the sand. Feels like Hawaii - must have a MaiTai for full effect!

Mastro's Ocean Club is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

4. Mastro's Ocean Club

8.9
8112 E Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Crystal Cove · 50 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: The Lobster Bisque was so amazing and I don't even like Lobster. The price of the martini's are outrageous at $18 each but in reality you get two for that price.

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

5. Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's

3333 Bristol St (at South Coast Plaza), Costa Mesa, CA
American Restaurant · South Coast Metro · 67 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: The ambiance here is very cool!

True Food Kitchen is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

6. True Food Kitchen

8.6
451 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Newport Center · 121 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: Cool outdoor patio seating, open space and modern chic feel. Great healthy food that was interesting and good!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

7. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

8.1
24032 El Toro Rd, Laguna Hills, CA
American Restaurant · Central Laguna Hills · 74 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: What can you say? Best deep dish pizza going. And a free Pizzookie on your birthday!

Javier's Cantina & Grill is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

8. Javier's Cantina & Grill

8.5
45 Fortune Dr Ste 400 (at Irvine Spectrum Center), Irvine, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Irvine Center · 103 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: Great place for margaritas and mexican food - the carnitas is fun to share and good.

Montage Laguna Beach is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

9. Montage Laguna Beach

9.5
30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA
Resort · 70 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: Pick up something to eat and then go have a picnic at the Montage - there are tables outside. It is breathtaking and is a beautiful walk!

Las Brisas is one of Top 10 favorites places near Laguna Niguel, CA.

10. Las Brisas

8.2
361 Cliff Dr (at N Coast Hwy.), Laguna Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Main Beach · 117 tips and reviews

Kathy S.Kathy S: I prefer to sit outside here - try to go so you can catch the sunset. Fish tacos and a Pomegranate margarita and the sunset - perfect California feeling!