230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar

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230 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
+1 (949) 494-2545
https://230forestavenue.com
Don't be fooled by the crowds and the noise; they are all part of the scene here at Laguna Beach's sexy and intense 230 Forest Avenue. The lean deep room seduces you to the open kitchen, bustling bar, and concrete floors, creating a space that is part modern bistro, part martini bar, and part art gallery. It's the perfect spot to see and be seen, laid back Laguna-style. Executive Chef Marc Cohen is consistently recognized as one of The OC's top chefs. You'll be ready to award him a medal, too, after tasting his flashy-to-the-eye, tickle-the-taste- buds fusion appetizers and entrees. His dishes are often so stunning that they compete with the artwork on the walls, making for a thoroughly satisfying "artistic" experience.

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Rosa V.
5/30/2025

Went here with my son and husband, and this place was outstanding! Food: We started with the Calamari Kung Pao as an appetizer -- it was flavorful and perfectly cooked. My husband had the...

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Chris A.
8/6/2025

230 Forest Avenue is a small footprint restaurant in Laguna Beach on the main walking strip of Forest Avenue, about a block away from the beach itself. It is stacked between a number of other...

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Steven B.
5/9/2025

230 Forest Avenue is a superb restaurant on the main street at Laguna Beach. Located right near the beach with both indoor and outdoor seating. The hostess and our waiter were great, and they...

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Ann L.
8/25/2025

My friend and I went for lunch and decided to split the fish and chips. The entree includes two large deep fried halibut filets, shoestring French fries along with a large helping of coleslaw,...

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Denise V.
8/20/2025

A nice local restaurant with really good food that is not too pretentious. One of my favorite meals in a while. Ordered the special halibut plate with potato purée, lump crab macaroni and cheese,...

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