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Driftwood Kitchen, Laguna Beach, CA

Driftwood Kitchen

4.5
4.5
1384 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Driftwood Kitchen and Stateroom bar is a casual restaurant that serves ocean-to-table fare next to a lovely waterfront view. Helmed by executive Chef Rainer Schwarz, the menu showcases an eclectic selection of seafood dishes that highlight the diversity of the Pacific. Menu highlights include hand-shucked oysters, salmon, octopus, swordfish and lobster, prepared with nothing but the finest and freshest ingredients. Driftwood also offers alternative menu items for landlubbers, such as dishes made of chicken or steak.

Driftwood Kitchen and Stateroom Bar is open all through the week. In addition to its dinner menu, the restaurant serves brunch 7 days a week between 9 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. The airy dining room is a great place to enjoy a casual business lunch or a fun outing with friends. Driftwood Kitchen also boasts a bar, open from 9am - 10:30pm everyday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–2:15 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-7700
  • Website
    http://www.driftwoodkitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rainer Schwarz
  • Catering
    The Driftwood Private Room is just upstairs of the Driftwood Kitchen and State Room Bar, and offers sparkling ocean views. Inspired by the historical charm of the building, the rich dark hardwood floors and paneling, grey tufted chairs and bay windows, this ambiance offers a very private setting for your business or social gathering.
  • Private party facilities
    With unobstructed views of the Ocean, our unique ocean front property offers a spectacular location for special events and weddings of many styles and sizes. We are able to customize each of our unique spaces to accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, corporate gatherings, weddings ceremonies and receptions, or a day at the beach,
  • Location
    619 Sleepy Hollow Ln., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
  • Neighbourhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross Street
    Coast Highway and Cleo
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Trolley stop Coast Hwy @ Cleo St, SB - Stop 14
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch Buffet

    US$0.00 - US$112.10 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us Sunday, April 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM- 4:30 PM, For an Easter Brunch Buffet (regular menu not available) Adult $95.- / Children (6-12) $25.- / Kids under 6 years eat free (an auto gratuity of 18% will be added to each check upon payment of bill) Cold Station: -Assorted Breakfast Breads / Vermont Creamery Butter -Farro and Arugula Salad - roasted vegetables / marcona almonds / dried cranberries / sherry shallot vinaigrette -Chopped Salad - gem lettuce / radicchio / tuscan kale / fennel / red onion / celery / peppadews / gigante beans / cherry tomatoes /salami / provolone / oregano dressing -Seasonal Fruit & Berries - mint gastrique / chantilly cream -Cold Smoked Salmon Lox - red onion / capers / dill / crostini / meyer lemon and dill cream cheese -Omelet's & Eggs – Made To Order (Live Cook Station) - bacon / ham / sausage / smoked salmon / cheddar swiss / onions / red & green bellpeppers / salsa / tomatoes / spinach Carving Station: -Whole Roasted Double R Ranch Prime Rib of Beef -Maple Glazed Turkey Breast Fish Station: -Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cake - green bomba sauce / pepino pico de gallo -Wild Prawn & Date Skewers - chimichurri Sauce Hot Station: -Driftwood Kitchen Eggs Benedict -Pecan Wood Smoked Bacon -Niman Ranch Breakfast Sausage -Breakfast Potatoes O’Brien -Roasted Baby Carrots -Buttermilk Pancakes Kids Station: -French Toast Sticks -Chicken Tenders & Fries -Mac and Cheese Desserts: -Seasonal Fruit Crisps -Easter Carrot Cake -Fresh Baked Cookies -Petit Fours
    Easter Brunch Buffet photo

Menu

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What 1,384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for scenic views

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Driftwood Kitchen, nestled in Laguna Beach, offers "excellent fish entrees" and a "stunning location with breathtaking views." Guests rave about its "amazing service" and "delicious food." Though parking can be pricey, the "ocean-front views" and "cozy ambiance" make it a "serene and peaceful indulgence." Highly recommended!
1,384 Reviews

  1. Kai

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They are understaffed, 1.5 server at most serving 15 tables and gave one wrong dish lol

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  2. Loretta VIP

    Orange County14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Manager comped meal..they need new chef Server was good

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  3. Jayma VIP

    Las Vegas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Driftwood kitchen is one of our favorite brunch locations in the area. The food is absolutely delicious and consistent every time! Very large portions, wonderful views and servers are friendly and willing to please.

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  4. Kristy

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fish entrees, wine selection, service and... the VIEW. Lovely experience all around.

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  5. Hilary

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I got seated out on the patio, which happened to be a bit chilly. The hostess offered a blanket and was incredibly sweet. The server was great and the food came out fast. I ordered a drink (I can’t remember which one- but it was good) a fig salad and the sea bass. It was Devine. I highly recommend.

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  6. Dawn VIP

    Los Angeles70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has the ultimate Laguna Beach location, coupled with delicious food and drinks. The only bummer is the parking which is expensive. We enjoyed the Spanish octopus, mussels, clam chowder and salads. The food is delicious with beautiful presentations, and the view is wonderful.

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  7. Kathy

    Portland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening. The service was amazing. As a person who eats plant based, it is had to find a nice restaurant that actually has a few options that are specifically vegan. Everyone at the table was able to find food they enjoyed. The view is so pretty!

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  8. dee

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious and the service is wonderful at Driftwood. It might be nice if the tables looked a little more upscale, but not a huge deal. It looks more beach, friendly.  

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  9. Mike VIP

    Sacramento59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for brunch. Started with the lobster flauta and Brussel sprouts both of which were excellent. Crab omelette was really well cooked, eggs light and plenty of crab meet. Nice selection of cocktails. Great ocean views but note seats on the outside deck can only seat 2.

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  10. Genecis

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Found this spot on TikTok and did not disappoint. We were accommodated outside with little to no wait and the service was great! Our food was brought out at an appropriate time the wait was literally nothing.

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FAQs

Driftwood Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 1384 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Driftwood Kitchen

619 Sleepy Hollow Ln., Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Coast Highway and Cleo
  • Neighbourhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–2:15 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Trolley stop Coast Hwy @ Cleo St, SB - Stop 14
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rainer Schwarz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.driftwoodkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-7700
  • Catering
    The Driftwood Private Room is just upstairs of the Driftwood Kitchen and State Room Bar, and offers sparkling ocean views. Inspired by the historical charm of the building, the rich dark hardwood floors and paneling, grey tufted chairs and bay windows, this ambiance offers a very private setting for your business or social gathering.
  • Private party facilities
    With unobstructed views of the Ocean, our unique ocean front property offers a spectacular location for special events and weddings of many styles and sizes. We are able to customize each of our unique spaces to accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, corporate gatherings, weddings ceremonies and receptions, or a day at the beach,
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