Laguna Beach dining?

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2009, 11:22 AM

Anyone have any suggestions on how we can get some food in Laguna before we see the Pageant of the Masters tonight? Is it going to be a mob scene in the area? We'll probably be in the area around 7:00 and would like to grab a bite, preferably some sort of informal dining that's not fast food since we need to be parking around 8, 8:15 for the 8:30 pageant.

BarTopDancer · 07-31-2009, 11:25 AM

Hit up Aud or NM, there is a Belgian place down there that they like. I think it's Brussels Bistro.

Below is a list of sites of restaurants down there that a friend recommended to me. I'm running out the door or I'd make it pretty for you.

http://www.evascaribbeankitchen.com/
http://www.brusselsbistro.com/
http://www.tiamolagunabeach.com/dinner.php#pasta
www.mosunclubm.com/

Stan4dSteph · 07-31-2009, 11:43 AM

It will be a mob scene. Plan out where you are going to park ahead of time. They have remote lots with shuttles that run to get you to the venue.

NirvanaMan · 07-31-2009, 01:24 PM

Brussels bistro is great for something light and good beers. There is a killer sushi place called san shi go and a very good Italian place called ti amo. The French place next to hotel Laguna is also good, but might be busy on a Friday. Hotel Laguna's patio is a fun place to get a drink overlooking the ocean. I think they have apps too but I have never eaten there.

You can usually park about 2 blocks off PCH without having to deal with meters (free) on Park ave. Locals tend to know about it but not tourists.

Enjoy. Wish I was going with!

BarTopDancer · 07-31-2009, 01:28 PM

San Shi Go! That's the name of the sushi place I was thinking of. There is also a good Mexican place next door.

wolfy999 · 07-31-2009, 01:30 PM

There is always Las Brisas. Might be the Mexican place your thinking of.

Stan4dSteph · 07-31-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfy999

There is always Las Brisas. Might be the Mexican place your thinking of.

Las Brisas is great, but I wouldn't consider it "informal dining."

BarTopDancer · 07-31-2009, 02:02 PM

No, it's not Las Brisas. It's next door to San Shi Go and it's informal.

NirvanaMan · 07-31-2009, 02:13 PM

Las Brisas is a bit pricey and rather snooty, but good mixed drinks and interesting people watching of the plastic crowd.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2009, 02:18 PM

Olamendi's?

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Laguna Beach dining? Anyone have any suggestions on how we can get some food in Laguna before we see the Pageant of the Masters tonight? Is it going to be a mob scene in the area? We'll probably be in the area around 7:00 and would like to grab a bite, preferably some sort of informal dining that's not fast food since we need to be parking around 8, 8:15 for the 8:30 pageant. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Hit up Aud or NM, there is a Belgian place down there that they like. I think it's Brussels Bistro. Below is a list of sites of restaurants down there that a friend recommended to me. I'm running out the door or I'd make it pretty for you. http://www.evascaribbeankitchen.com/ http://www.brusselsbistro.com/ http://www.tiamolagunabeach.com/dinner.php#pasta www.mosunclubm.com/ __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	It will be a mob scene. Plan out where you are going to park ahead of time. They have remote lots with shuttles that run to get you to the venue.
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Brussels bistro is great for something light and good beers. There is a killer sushi place called san shi go and a very good Italian place called ti amo. The French place next to hotel Laguna is also good, but might be busy on a Friday. Hotel Laguna's patio is a fun place to get a drink overlooking the ocean. I think they have apps too but I have never eaten there. You can usually park about 2 blocks off PCH without having to deal with meters (free) on Park ave. Locals tend to know about it but not tourists. Enjoy. Wish I was going with!
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	San Shi Go! That's the name of the sushi place I was thinking of. There is also a good Mexican place next door. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	There is always Las Brisas. Might be the Mexican place your thinking of. __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	No, it's not Las Brisas. It's next door to San Shi Go and it's informal. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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07-31-2009, 02:13 PM	#9
NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Las Brisas is a bit pricey and rather snooty, but good mixed drinks and interesting people watching of the plastic crowd.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Olamendi's? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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