Eat & drink · Downtown, by street
Restaurants in downtown Laguna Beach
Downtown dining in the Village runs along a few walkable streets near Main Beach and south along Coast Highway toward Anita Street. These 24 places are grouped by street, with what each one serves.
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- Places listed
- 24
- Main streets
- Forest Ave, Ocean Ave, Broadway, Glenneyre St, Coast Hwy
- Main Beach
- West end of Broadway
- South edge
- Anita Street, where the HIP District begins
- Trolley
- Free Coastal Route trolley on Coast Highway
24 places
Where to eat
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230 Forest Avenue
California, Seafood · The Village
California menu with a seafood focus: oysters, salmon, scallops and cioppino, plus pastas and steaks. The building went up in the early 1930s as an open-air market.
230 Forest Ave
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Board & Brew
Sandwiches · The Village
Sandwich chain that dates to 1979. Sandwiches come on French baguette, sourdough or sweet wheat bread, and the house sauce is made from scratch.
188 S Coast Hwy
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Broadway by Amar Santana
Modern American · The Village
Chef Amar Santana's restaurant, serving American food built on French technique: crudo, oysters, pasta and dry-aged steaks. The room takes its cue from New York theaters.
328 Glenneyre St
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Brussels Bistro
Belgian, European · The Village
Belgian and European cooking: mussels, croquettes, escargots and Belgian fries, with Belgian beers. The room also hosts DJ nights.
222 Forest Ave
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Carmelita's Kitchen de Mexico
Mexican · The Village
Mexican kitchen built on family recipes, with handcrafted cocktails, a list of premium tequilas and a Sunday brunch menu.
217 Broadway St
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Finney's Crafthouse
American, Burgers · The Village
Family-owned American tavern in The White House building, with burgers, tacos, salads and patio seating. Its site counts more than 50 items made from scratch.
340 S Coast Hwy
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Greeter's Corner
American, Breakfast · The Village
American restaurant on Coast Highway serving breakfast and burgers, with seating on a patio.
329 S Coast Hwy
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Gu Ramen
Ramen, Japanese · The Village
Ramen shop that also serves small plates, near the south end of the Village.
907 S Coast Hwy
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Hennessey's Tavern
Irish pub, American · The Village
Irish pub near the beach with a breakfast menu and pub plates such as Irish sausage rolls, burgers and sandwiches. You can sit inside or out.
213 Ocean Ave
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Laguna Feasts Mexican Food
Mexican · The Village
Order-at-the-counter Mexican spot whose menu covers burritos, tacos, enchiladas and combination plates.
801 Glenneyre St
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Larsen
Cocktail bar · The Village
Cocktail bar whose rotating list mixes classics, such as a Sazerac or a gimlet, with newer recipes.
425 S Coast Hwy
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Lumberyard
American, Seafood · The Village
American menu with salmon, halibut and ahi, rotisserie chicken, steaks, house-made pasta and burgers, plus a lunch menu. Its site lists parking behind the building on Ocean Avenue.
384 Forest Ave
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Nick's Laguna Beach
American, Steaks · The Village
American menu of steaks, fish, salads, sandwiches and burgers, with breakfast on weekends. It takes a limited number of reservations and keeps part of the dining room for walk-ins.
440 S Coast Hwy
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Nirvana by Chef Lindsay
American, Organic · The Village
American menu built on organic, locally sourced ingredients: seafood, grass-fed beef and organic chicken, with gluten-free and vegan choices. Its site lists outdoor seating, a fireplace, a private dining room and cooking classes.
303 Broadway St
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Oto Sushi
Sushi, Japanese · The Village
Sushi restaurant with a scratch kitchen that makes its own sauces and buys fish from MSC, ASC and BAP-certified sources. The menus include gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan choices.
370 Glenneyre St
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Piatti
Italian, Pasta · The Village
Italian trattoria whose pasta is made by hand each day at pasta stations in view of the dining room.
222 Ocean Ave
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Q Terrace
European, Seafood · The Village
Menu that runs from seafood and pasta to Eastern European dishes such as Ukrainian borscht, with burgers and a separate brunch menu.
680 S Coast Hwy
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Rasta Taco
Mexican, Jamaican · The Village
Taco shop that mixes Jamaican flavors with Mexican cooking, a short way from the ocean, with patio seating.
170 Beach St
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Romeo Cucina
Italian, Pasta · The Village
Italian kitchen with housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, seafood dishes and a grilled bone-in ribeye. The menu changes with the seasons.
249 Broadway St
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South of Nick's
Mexican, Seafood · The Village
Mexican kitchen and bar with combination plates, seafood dishes such as lobster and prawn enchiladas, and a margarita list. Valet parking is available.
540 S Coast Hwy
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Tango
Tapas, Global · The Village
Tapas, wine and cocktail bar with globally inspired small plates and mains. The menu changes daily, and Wednesday pop-ups may add paella.
305 Forest Ave
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The Cliff Restaurant
American, Seafood · The Village
American menu, including fish and chips and fish tacos, served on a multi-level oceanfront patio above the whitewater. Breakfast runs Friday to Sunday, and live music plays at the bar and fire pits on some nights.
577 S Coast Hwy
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Yuzu Laguna Beach
Sushi, Japanese · The Village
Japanese sushi bar serving sushi and sake cocktails. Its other room is in Costa Mesa.
231 Ocean Ave
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Zinc Cafe & Market
Cafe, Brunch · The Village
Cafe and market that opened in 1988 as the first Zinc. It serves a brunch menu and house-baked goods, and the market side sells specialty goods.
350 Ocean Ave
Listed A to Z. Nobody paid to be here. Hours and menus change, so check with the restaurant before you go. "Happy hour times" opens the place's page on our sister site, Laguna Beach Happy Hour.
How dining works in the Village
The Village is downtown Laguna Beach. Its restaurants cluster on a handful of streets you can cover on foot: Forest Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Broadway, Glenneyre Street and the first stretch of South Coast Highway. Main Beach sits at the west end of Broadway, so a meal here pairs easily with time on the sand. The Village neighborhood page describes the streets themselves.
On this site the Village takes in South Coast Highway from Main Beach south to Anita Street. Past Anita Street the highway belongs to the HIP District, which has its own restaurant page. Each card links the place’s own website or its page on lagunabeachhappyhour.com, a directory the same owner runs. The page prints no prices, hours or specials, since those change. Check the restaurant’s site or call before you go.
Forest Avenue
Four places stand on Forest Avenue: Brussels Bistro at 222, 230 Forest Avenue, Tango at 305 and Lumberyard at 384. One walk past these blocks covers Belgian, California, tapas and American menus.
Ocean Avenue
Hennessey’s Tavern, Piatti and Yuzu have addresses between 213 and 231 on Ocean Avenue, a short walk from the beach. Zinc Cafe & Market, at 350, is the cafe in this group and lists a brunch menu.
Broadway
Broadway is the street that ends at Main Beach. Carmelita’s (217), Romeo Cucina (249) and Nirvana by Chef Lindsay (303) all have Broadway addresses, which puts Mexican, Italian and American menus on one street.
Glenneyre Street and Beach Street
Broadway by Amar Santana (328) and Oto Sushi (370) are both on Glenneyre Street, one with crudo, pasta and steaks and the other with sushi. Laguna Feasts sits farther south on Glenneyre at 801. Rasta Taco is on Beach Street at 170, between the beach and Forest Avenue.
South Coast Highway
Nine places have South Coast Highway addresses between 188 and 907. Board & Brew is at 188 and Greeter’s Corner at 329. Finney’s Crafthouse is at 340, Larsen at 425 and Nick’s at 440. South of Nick’s is at 540 and The Cliff Restaurant at 577. Q Terrace is at 680 and Gu Ramen at 907, the southernmost address on this page, a short way north of Anita Street. For restaurants south of Anita Street, see the HIP District page.
Parking, the trolley and the walk
Park once, then walk. The parking guide explains the meters, lots and permits, and the getting around guide covers the trolley. The free Coastal Route trolley runs along Coast Highway through downtown, so you can leave the car farther out and ride in.
Before or after the meal
Galleries, Main Beach and Heisler Park are all close to these streets. The Art Walk page covers the gallery district, the one day in Laguna plan fits a meal into a full day, and the Main Beach page has beach details. For restaurants farther along the coast, see North Laguna, the HIP District and South Laguna.
Reservations and walk-ins
Rules differ from place to place, and most sites do not spell them out. Nick’s and South of Nick’s each take a limited number of online and phone reservations and keep part of the dining room open for walk-ins. 230 Forest Avenue takes limited reservations by phone only. For the rest, check the restaurant’s own site or call.
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Questions
Where are the restaurants in downtown Laguna Beach?
On Forest Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Broadway and Glenneyre Street, and along South Coast Highway from Main Beach toward Anita Street. The restaurants on this page have addresses on all five.
Where does the Village end and the HIP District begin?
Visit Laguna Beach puts the HIP District on Pacific Coast Highway from Anita Street to Bluebird Canyon. This site gives the Coast Highway blocks between Main Beach and Anita Street to the Village.
Can you ride the trolley to dinner in the Village?
Yes. The city's free Coastal Route trolley runs on Coast Highway between North Laguna and Heisler Park, downtown and South Laguna. Check the city's schedule, which changes by season.
Do Village restaurants take reservations?
It depends on the restaurant. Nick's and South of Nick's each take a limited number of reservations and keep part of the dining room for walk-ins, and 230 Forest Avenue takes limited reservations by phone only. Check each restaurant's own site or call.
How far is Main Beach from the restaurants?
Main Beach is at the west end of Broadway. Piatti's own site calls its Ocean Avenue location a short walk from the beach, and Hennessey's lists itself as steps from the beach.
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- Main Beach is at the west end of Broadway Street, with parking and restrooms: api.coastal.ca.gov, checked 2026-10-27
- Coastal Route trolley: free trolley service on Coast Highway between North Laguna/Heisler Park, downtown, South Laguna/Mission Hospital and the Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point (non-summer season Sept. 8, 2026 to June 25, 2027): lagunabeachcity.net, checked 2026-10-27
- The HIP District stretches down Pacific Coast Highway from Anita Street to Bluebird Canyon, so Coast Highway between Main Beach and Anita Street is left to the Village: visitlagunabeach.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Anita Street's ocean end (33.53499 N, -117.77766) meets Coast Highway at 995 Pacific Coast Highway; Q Terrace (680) and Gu Ramen (907) sit north of it, at about 33.5384 N and 33.5357 N: nominatim.openstreetmap.org, checked 2026-10-27
- Brussels Bistro Laguna Beach: 222 Forest Avenue; Belgian and European cuisine; mussels, croquettes, escargots, Belgian fries; Belgian beer tastings; DJ nights: brusselsbistro.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Brussels Bistro: 222 Forest Ave, Belgian bistro, long beer list: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- 230 Forest Avenue dinner menu: oysters, Scottish salmon, day boat scallops, cioppino, pastas, steak and filet mignon: 230forestavenue.com, checked 2026-10-27
- 230 Forest Avenue: built in the early 1930s as an open-air market; chef-owner Marc Cohen's passion for seafood: 230forestavenue.com, checked 2026-10-27
- 230 Forest Avenue is not taking OpenTable reservations; limited reservations only by calling the restaurant: 230forestavenue.com, checked 2026-10-27
- 230 Forest Avenue: 230 Forest Ave: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Tango: casual, globally inspired tapas, wine and cocktail bar; menu changes daily; Wednesday pop-ups may include paella; 305 Forest Avenue #103: tangolaguna.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Lumberyard: American restaurant at 384 Forest Ave #10; menu with salmon, halibut, ahi, rotisserie chicken, ribeye and filet, house-made pasta, burgers, a lunch-only menu; complimentary parking behind the building on Ocean Avenue: lblumberyard.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Hennessey's Tavern Laguna Beach: 213 Ocean Avenue, steps from the beach, indoor or outdoor dining: hennesseystavern.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Hennessey's menus: breakfast; lunch and dinner with Irish sausage rolls, burgers and sandwiches: hennesseystavern.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Piatti Laguna Beach: 222 Ocean Ave; neighborhood trattoria; pasta crafted by hand every day; pasta stations on display; a short walk from Main Beach: laguna.piatti.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Yuzu Japanese Sushi Bar: sushi and sake cocktails; locations at 231 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, and in Costa Mesa: yuzusushioc.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Yuzu: 231 Ocean Ave: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Zinc Cafe Laguna Beach: 350 Ocean Avenue; opened in 1988 as the first location; market and cafe; brunch menu; specialty goods at the marketplace; house-baked goods: zinccafe.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Carmelita's: 217 Broadway Street; authentic Mexican cuisine from family recipes; handcrafted cocktails; premium tequilas; Sunday brunch menu: carmelitasrestaurants.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Carmelita's Kitchen de Mexico: 217 Broadway St: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Romeo Cucina: 249 Broadway Street; housemade pasta and wood-fired pizza; seafood dishes; Bistecca alle Brace (grilled bone-in ribeye); menu changes with the seasons; Laguna Niguel location closed, Laguna Beach open: romeocucina.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Nirvana by Chef Lindsay: 303 Broadway St #101; organic, locally sourced ingredients; seafood, grass-fed beef, organic chicken; gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan options; outdoor seating, fireplace, private dining room, cooking classes: nirvanalaguna.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Broadway by Amar Santana: 328 Glenneyre Street; progressive American cuisine with a foundation in French technique; inspired by the theaters of New York City: broadwaybyamarsantana.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Broadway by Amar Santana dinner menu: crudo, oysters, pasta, dry-aged bone-in ribeye: broadwaybyamarsantana.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Oto Sushi: scratch kitchen making its own sauces and marinades; fish from MSC, ASC and BAP-certified fisheries and farms; gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan choices: otosushi.co, checked 2026-10-27
- Oto Sushi: 370 Glenneyre St: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Laguna Feasts Mexican Food: 801 Glenneyre St; tacos, burritos, enchiladas and combo plates; counter service: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Rasta Taco Laguna Beach: 170 Beach Street, steps from the ocean; Jamaican flavors with Mexican food; patio: rastataco.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Board & Brew: since 1979; sandwiches on French baguette, sourdough and sweet wheat bread; scratch-made Secret Sauce: boardandbrew.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Board & Brew: 188 S Coast Hwy: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Greeter's Corner: 329 S Coast Hwy; American breakfast and burger spot with patio seating: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Finney's Crafthouse Laguna Beach: 340 S Coast Hwy; family-owned American tavern; over 50 made-from-scratch items; burgers, tacos, salads; patio dining: finneyscrafthouse.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Finney's Crafthouse is inside The White House: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Larsen: 425 S Coast Hwy; cocktail bar with a rotating menu of classics (gimlet, Vesper, Sazerac) and contemporary recipes: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Nick's Laguna Beach: 440 S Coast Hwy; steaks, fish, salads, sandwiches and burgers; weekend breakfast; limited online and phone reservations; part of the dining room left open for walk-ins: nicksrestaurants.com, checked 2026-10-27
- South of Nick's: 540 S Coast Hwy; combinations, seafood enchiladas with lobster and prawns, margaritas; valet parking; limited online and phone reservations; part of the dining room left open for walk-ins: nicksrestaurants.com, checked 2026-10-27
- The Cliff Restaurant: 577 South Coast Highway; American cuisine; 180-degree whitewater views from a multi-level patio; breakfast Friday through Sunday; fish and chips, fish tacos; live music at the bar and fire pits on some nights: thecliffrestaurant.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Q Terrace: 680 S Coast Hwy; menu sections for Eastern European classics (Ukrainian borscht), pasta and risotto, grill and sea, burgers; brunch menu: qterrace.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Q Terrace: 680 S Coast Hwy, seafood, pasta and Eastern European classics: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Gu Ramen: 907 Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach: guramen.com, checked 2026-10-27
- Gu Ramen: ramen and tapas at 907 S Coast Hwy: lagunabeachhappyhour.com, checked 2026-10-27