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The Drake in Laguna Beach Reviews
Absolutely blown away.
The restaurant is gorgeous, even for OC/ Laguna Beach standards. I encourage you to use the Valet service that The Drake provides, but there is parking to be found rather easily, so please don't let that deter you from visiting. The staff, top
This is my favorite restaurant in Laguna.
And that's not just because it's walking distance from my house, though that is a plus! The food is consistently top-notch. My favorites are the tuna tartare appetizer and the venison and filet mignon entrees. Absolute perfection! And the
Outstanding food, great service, and talented musicians!
Outstanding food, great service, and talented musicians! The lamb lollipops and venison were absolutely delicious. We will be back!
Love love love the Vibe From start to finish we had a
Love love love the Vibe From start to finish we had a Marvelous time As we entered, we were greeted with a warm welcome and smile. The energy of the place hits you immediately -- upbeat but not overwhelming, classy without being pretentious. Every
What an experience! 12 months ago Incredible live band,
What an experience! 12 months ago Incredible live band, Great service, food, and company? What else could you possibly want!? Beautiful restaurant incredible decor and service. We were seated right next to the band, which was a memorable experience.
small intimate venue with live jazz music.
food is 10/10. we sit at the chefs counter and watch them make everything. everyone from the host, waitress, chefs and head chef paul are so incredibly nice. the head chef is European, I believe austrian, and offers a unique combination of flavors fo
My husband and I came to celebrate our anniversary.
We loved our experience! We were sat directly next to the musicians, which made me somewhat nervous at first because I get stressed with lots of noise. However, the sound levels never bothered me the entire night! It was great background entertainmen
The halibut and pork chop were amazing.
The halibut had a hint of too much salt but overall it was delicious. The pork was tender and I would highly recommend it
All anniversaries should be celebrated at The Drake [truly
All anniversaries should be celebrated at The Drake [truly romantic!]. When I made the reservation, I included a note asking for the "best" table for our anniversary and VOILA! when we arrived they fulfilled the request. I had brought alo
Chef Paul was amazing! Emilio our server was amazing! The
Chef Paul was amazing! Emilio our server was amazing! The jazz band was perfect! Recommend!!! And the special calamari was beyond!
Some good food mixed with uncomfortable seating, no air con, and very poor service
An uneven dinner with to slow and forgetful service, lack of air con, surprisingly uncomfortable seating, and largely pretty good food and cocktails. We were surprised that there was no air conditioning even as it was quite warm inside even at 6:45
The Perfect Place for a Romantic Dinner for Two! Live
The Perfect Place for a Romantic Dinner for Two! Live music, with top musicians on weekends, and special occasions. Great Steaks and other entrees. Call in for a reservation and ask for Emily. She will make sure that your dining experience is not
Great atmosphere and a wonderful place to celebrate
Great atmosphere and a wonderful place to celebrate Father's Day. The vocalist was phenomenal! Heather was our server and she was fabulous. Very knowable about the menu and cocktails! The NY Fries are a must and great for sharing as an appetizer
Not a good first night
Sorry to say the best part of the meal was the waitress heather and the little band playing. Music was great. We had Caesar salad and which was our fault but loaded with anchovies Which took over the whole salad. For dinner Kathy had the halibut. I
Incredible VIBES in Laguna!
What a great surprise this was! I live in Newport Coast and was told about this spot, but never got around to this 5 year old restaurant. It was amazing! The ambiance, music, vibe, staff, all on point. Just a great feeling in this place. The food was
Gastronomical orgasm
This place is under rated. it is a 4.9+ out of 5. this is not just a fine dinner out, but a true and rare "dining experience" with live music right out of a New York style restaurant. this was a gastronomical orgasm! sit at the Chef'
Great live entertainment with awesome food
The live jazz music was incredible, the food was excellent, staff took care of you, good drinks and did I mention the live jazz?
We had a wonderful evening at the Drake the music was
We had a wonderful evening at the Drake the music was expiring, and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend it.
It was the perfect spot to celebrate my mom's birthday.
Great ambiance, quick service and good food. Although their cocktails could be better. Valet parking only unless you're lucky enough to find a street parking.
This place is a gem.
I have visited the Drake for a few years now and I have always been so happy and impressed from the delish food to-the customer service..I highly recommend the Lamb Lollipops for a starter and the filet with the peppercorn sauce as your entree... ev
We decided to go here for our anniversary, yesterday.
It is a bit pricey, but we were not disappointed. The ambiance and employees were great.The duck appetizer was amazing. Venison for me was off the hook and the lamb lollipops were outstanding. We will definitely be going back. Thanks to the
I almost don't want to review this place because I have a
I almost don't want to review this place because I have a hard enough time getting in there to get a table without bringing more people here however, Nick, the chef is amazing at his craft. The ambience is awesome and they always have quality musicia
The cocktails, great! The music, fantastic! The MASHED
The cocktails, great! The music, fantastic! The MASHED POTATOES OMG YES Definitely recommend.
Simply outstanding in every aspect.
This place is so good you need to think ahead and make reservations as early as possible. Chef Matthew is an Austrian culinary master. His specials are always worth ordering, his service and wait staff is rare and hard to duplicate anywhere. Highly r
Tried this place for the first time with my husband and was
Tried this place for the first time with my husband and was so glad that I did. Delicious food, wonderfully attentive service, and good music and atmosphere made for a perfect experience.We started off with the Tuna Tartare appetizer which was very
My husband brought me here for a dinner date.
The food was excellent. The service was good. The Ambiance was nice but tight. It's a small place, not recommended for more than 4 people. Request a both by the bar for more comfortable seating but will be away from live music. Due to live music, it'
Would absolutely go back for the live music! Made a
Would absolutely go back for the live music! Made a reservation and we could only order drinks because the kitchen was closed. I would like to try the food, so will probably be back at some point!
Ran the gauntlet for my dining experience
This may be a bit late but...In February 2022...After taking my son to The Drake for his birthday I wanted my best friends to experience it. I Made reservations for the dining room specifically 5 weeks in advance, confirmed that fact when I made ini
Date Night Extraordinaire
As if the beet salad wasn't outstanding enough, the halibut that followed took it to a different level. Cooked to perfection with Yukon potato confit, it was exceptional. Chef Nick whipped up a veggie plate with fresh cauliflower, green beans, s
Too much emphasis on getting guests in and out - not a good thing.
I had dinner there last night with a friend. While the food definitely looked appealing, with the exception of the fries, everything else came to the table lukewarm. It clearly showed that the food is prepared in advance. After we ordered several dis
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