Location: Laguna Beach
Top Restaurants in Laguna Beach
Best Japanese food near Laguna Beach, California, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Japanese food in Laguna Beach, California, United States. About an hour south of Los Angeles, Laguna Beach has a spectacular clifftop setting above some of the finest beaches in California. Outdoor enthusiasts can snorkel, scuba dive, body-surf, or hike the trails in nearby Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. A center for artists, there are a number of special events and festivals,such as the Sawdust Art Festival, Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Art-A-Fair and Plein Air Painting Invitational. The Laguna Art Museum focuses on California artists. Window shoppers and collectors will enjoy strolling the village’s quaint streets, as well as visiting galleries spotted along Pacific Coast Highway.
Things to do in Laguna Beach
7. Sushi Laguna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By JohnH881
While unpretentious, Sushi Laguna comes up with excellent sushi, sashimi and associated Japanese menu items. From the welcoming hot towel to the final cubed fruit, the service is efficient and quick. The menu is large and varied. Prices are high, but not exorbitant. Well worth a visit if Japanese is your thing.
6. Hapi Sushi of Laguna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Fariba M
It's a sushi restaurant..If you are particular about your fish and sushi, this is not the place for you....try San SHi Go or 242 in Laguna Beach....they serve the best sushi.
5. Okura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Tleemur
We had wanted to like this place. It was disappointing both in terms of food and especially the service.The only upside was that we were here for happy hour so the dishes were at a reduced price. After tasting the food, we decided not to stay for dinner and went somewhere else.The sushi rice was overcooked and too mushy. We were not sure whether the fish was not kept at the right temperature or that it sat too long in a hot kitchen before being brought out. Either way, it was not served at the correct temperature.Unfortunately this place is neither recommended nor will we be back.
4. O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Laguna Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By TRS575
Thoroughly enjoyed this sushi Restaraunt. Stumbled upon it during happy hour and couldn't beat the prices! Only $5 for several amazing rolls... Although half a roll, it was worth it! A must stop for excellent sushi!
3. San Shi Go
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By lagunatravler
We live around the corner and were regulars because of convenience. The menu is very basic sushi, nothing creative or different. We stopped going because the sushi didn't seem as fresh and our last order looked like it was previously frozen and water logged. We some issues with bad service and a few meals that weren't great. We just figured they were having off days. The last straw that we stopped going was I picked up sushi to take home and my husband and I each had a piece and it was awful...waterlogged. I called the management and told them what was going on. Instead of apologizing and trying to make things right, I was told I probably left it in the car! I took it back to show them and they wanted to credit me for the pieces I was returning minus the two pieces my husband and I ate! I guess I should mention, I picked up sushi to take it home all the time and they knew me from coming in. That was the last time I went there and never looked back. We go to Okura which has a great menu and the freshest sushi.
2. 242 Cafe Fusion Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By PrairiePaddler
We lucked out and got a table right away at this small first-come, first-served sushi café, our second attempt to get seated at this popular spot. Hands down the best sushi we've experienced, wonderfully creative and artfully prepared. Service was outstanding.
1. Starfish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 259 reviews
The tastefully provocative STARFISH LAGUNA is located directly across from the Montage Resort, home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This gem of a restaurant is located in the heart of the Aliso Creek Shopping Center off Pacific Coast Hi
Reviewed By F1853WKdebrap
In town for business and Starfish came very highly recommended. We were impressed... started with delicious hand crafted adult beverages - outstanding. Loved the lychee martini and blackberry mojito. Dinner, we just shared small plates but the mussels in green curry was a standout. Donât forget to ask for coconut rice with it. Ask for Trish service was excellent. ;). Definitely will come back next trip.
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