230 Forest Avenue is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

1. 230 Forest Avenue

8.4
230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Main Beach · 20 tips and reviews

Crawford M.Crawford McCarthy: My favorite of Cohen's places. Don't overlook the pickled beets with goat cheese brûlée in the appetizer section. Slow cooked lamb is also very nice.

Brad H.Brad Hager: Martinis are AMAZING here. Salads and appetizers are very good and so are the deserts. Get the bread pudding 👍👍Great atmosphere and clientele, very trendy.

Tammy M.Tammy Misenheimer: The wine selection is good. Tried lump crab cake appetizer tonight, yummy.

Broadway By Amar Santana is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

2. Broadway By Amar Santana

9.3
328 Glenneyre St (Mermaid St), Laguna Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Main Beach · 21 tips and reviews

HalaH A.HalaH A: Great atmosphere and food! Tried the bone marrow and the hamachi for appetizers and the branzino for main. Would go back again!

Alan C.Alan Clark: I spent about an hour yelping dinner options in Laguna. I took a chance with Broadway and was very happy. Great food, great service, great cocktails! Oh and NOT touristy!

Tasteful TravelerTasteful Traveler: Raviolo, chicken livers, foie gras, branzino, octopus, hamachi, craft cocktails, lemon fritters, excellent service

The Rooftop Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

3. The Rooftop Lounge

8.4
1289 S Coast Hwy (Cress St.), Laguna Beach, CA
Cocktail Bar · The Village · 62 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: Great appetizers & drinks. Happy hour there is bomb too! Not to mention the view is terrific!

Svetlana L.Svetlana Lamoureux: Drinks appetizers and SUNSEt

Lee S.Lee Simpson: A hidden gem in these parts. Amazing views of the beach, good drinks and appetizers, friendly and helpful staff.

Nick's Laguna Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

4. Nick's Laguna Beach

8.8
440 S Coast Hwy (at Laguna Ave), Laguna Beach, CA
American Restaurant · The Village · 121 tips and reviews

hoda007hoda007: For appetizer try the "Fried Deviled Eggs". They're really good. And the "Fresh Fish (Grilled Chilean Sea Bass)" paired with a Cakebread Chardonnay was excellent. Read more.

Chase A.Chase Allen: AHI TARTARE! I wish I had four hands, so I could give this appetizer 4 thumbs up!!

KoreyRae M.KoreyRae Moritz: Fish sandwich is the best thing ever! Great cocktails and appetizers. Really can’t go wrong with any of the dishes. Even have great kids options of steak, salmon chicken etc.

K'ya Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

5. K'ya Bistro

7.9
1287 S Coast Hwy (at Cress St), Laguna Beach, CA
Tapas Restaurant · The Village · 24 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Castilleja: Great view of the Pacific, great appetizers!

LoriLori: The scallop with spinach and polenta dish and lobster risotto dish was amazing, probably two of the best items in a restaurant I have ever tasted!

Michael M.Michael Morgan: Wonderful restaurant! Has probably the best happy hour in Laguna. The calamari and the lobster macaroni and cheese were two highlights. One of the best restaurants in the area!

O Fine Japanese Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

6. O Fine Japanese Cuisine

8.4
30872 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Sutton: Try the yellowtail collar. Incredible. I also love the "hummingbird" appetizer.

Jess B.Jess Barron: Get the Chilean sea bass appetizer. You will not be sorry. It is buttery and delicious.

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Sutton: Bomb bomb bomb. Jalapeño hamachi!

GG's Cafè & Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

7. GG's Cafè & Bistro

7.3
540 S Coast Hwy (Legion Street), Laguna Beach, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · The Village · 36 tips and reviews

GG's BistroGG's Bistro: Happy hour is the best at GG's Bistro, Laguna Beach. $5 Cocktails#$5 appetizers#$5salads#$5pastas#$5kebabs.#4-6pm#Mon-Fri#

Nina D.Nina Davar: Everything!!! The sampler appetizer is fabulous. The Adana platter and the lamp chops are mouth watering and the rice is so buttery and delicious. I'm making myself hungry...

GG's Bistro L.GG's Bistro Laguna Beach: Best Happyhour. Monday-Friday. 4-6pm#happyhour #$5 #cocktails#kebabs#pasta #burger #salads #appetizers #wine #

SkyLoft is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

8. SkyLoft

8.6
422 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · The Village · 9 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Scheuermann: The view from the rooftop is wonderful at sunset. Great appetizer selection as well as knowledgeable bartenders in regards to craft beer.

Josh F.Josh Ferry: Enjoyed this place. Views are nice as well

Mike K.Mike Kelleher: Perfect atmosphere for a after dinner drink!

Lumberyard is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

9. Lumberyard

8.1
384 Forest Ave #10 (Third Street), Laguna Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Main Beach · 47 tips and reviews

Alan L.Alan Ludloff: Planks are a great appetizer, their $10 lunch menu has some great things to choose from Read more.

RobertRobert: Ahi tuna appetizer. Get this. It's so good!

TimTim: Great meatloaf, short ribs, ceviche. Generous portions and service was really good. Been several times and each time is great.

Starfish is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

10. Starfish

8.0
30832 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Asian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Taylor J.Taylor Jackson: Awesome vibe. Mongolian beef was bomb! Get the sliders for an appetizer and the Thai beer is good.

Jason S.Jason Smith: Happy hour daily 3-6. Good deals on appetizers, I particularly liked the ahi poke taro chips and bamboo rolls

Chris G.Chris Gellel: Delicious $5 apps 4-6pm! Recommend Galbi tacos & steak roll, Mini BBQ chicken sandwiches & baby back ribs.

Mozambique is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

11. Mozambique

7.7
1740 S Coast Hwy (Agate), Laguna Beach, CA
Steakhouse · 54 tips and reviews

Emily C.Emily Crume: The sampler appetizer w/ Peri Peri shrimp is the best! Oh, and don't forget to order Veuve Clicquot to go with... Read more.

ReemOReemO: The food is so delicious, everything I ordered was good. Peri-Peri chicken pops, Durban Curry, Mediterranean salad & Prawn Plate was my favorite. Great view over the ocean on sunset time.

Mo L.Mo Lamb: Reggae sundays!!

Nirvana Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

12. Nirvana Grille

8.0
303 Broadway St, Laguna Beach, CA
American Restaurant · Main Beach · 10 tips and reviews

Crystal W.Crystal Warner: Happy Hour: daily, all night. $5-8 wine and 50% off appetizers.

Michael R.Michael Rembis: The mushroom soup when available is a *must*!!!

Jacqueline W.Jacqueline Walker: Try the sweet potato fries, delicious!

The Deck On Laguna Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

13. The Deck On Laguna Beach

8.5
627 Sleepy Hollow Ln (South Coast Highway), Laguna Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · The Village · 47 tips and reviews

Crystal W.Crystal Warner: Happy Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-6pm. $6 wine, $4 bottled beer, $5 well drinks, $7 Margaritas, $7 Mai Tais and $8 appetizers.

Daniel G.Daniel Garcia: Deck Tacos are amazing, as well as the bread! Staff is incredibly friendly. Lovely homey vibe inside the restaurant, and beautiful view outside. Expect long waits (90+ min) on weekend nights...!

@joe4pres@joe4pres: Go for the cabanas... There's a small minimum charge to meet, but you get a giant private space and if you have a small dinner party they will even put out a private table for you right on the deck

Watermarc is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Laguna Beach.

14. Watermarc

448 S Coast Hwy (Laguna Ave), Laguna Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · The Village · 66 tips and reviews

Nicolas W.Nicolas Wendl🎥: Garlic shrimp appetizer was incredible. The Scottish salmon with the corn risotto is a must. Delicious!

ChristenChristen: Get the paella. Great seafood in it including a lobster tail. Also the lunch box for dessert is delicious and unique

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