The Best Restaurants in Laguna Beach, by the Record
The best restaurants in Laguna Beach, by the professional record: AAA, Michelin Guide, and Eater have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Marché Moderne comes out on top.
MoonGoat Coffee Roasters and Oliver's Osteria hold the next two places. Michelin Guide shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with AAA next.
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Rank 1. Marché Moderne
Modern French
A fire engine-red Berkel slicer sits in open view of the dining room, which tells you something about how seriously this fine dining French restaurant takes its charcuterie. Husband-and-wife team Florent and Amelia Marneau run a kitchen that moves between classical and modern French without making a fuss about it. The glassed-in kitchen and soft globe lighting keep things elegant without going stiff. The cocktail list tracks the seasons, and the wine pairings are unusually fairly priced.
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Eater The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants
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Rank 3. Oliver's Osteria
Italian
Sleek banquettes and artwork-lined walls give this upscale osteria more warmth than you'd expect from a canyon-road address near the PCH. The menu reads like a tour of Italian classics, from stuffed zucchini blossoms to a proper bucatini all'amatriciana, with house-made desserts closing things out. The bar works nicely for solo diners who'd rather eat well than wait for a table.
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