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The Cliff

577 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2405
949-494-3805
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Ranked #51 of 133 restaurants in Laguna Beach
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romantic, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Dallas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

Best view in Laguna for a nice dinner. Fish tacos were fantastic and a good selection for kids. Definitely recommend and will be back

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Perth, Australia
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Gorgeous sitting area with full view of the Pacific and bay. Efficient service, and pretty good cafe food. Sandwiches and basic seafood dishes are done nicely. A little pricey for the food, but hey, the rent must be sky high with such a view!

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Perth, Australia
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114 reviews 114 reviews
80 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Frequently places with this advantage, great, great view, disappoint on the food side because they don't need to. So being hungry we went not expecting much. Food is not superb, but is very satisfying. Calimarri steak was pretty good and southwest chicken wrap was also good.

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Duluth, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We visit from MN occasionally and The Cliffs is a MUST for us! The view is the best! We typically stop for the sunsets! Amazing! We also enjoy the fire pits in the bar area before we sit on the deck for our meal! They have outdoor heaters so you are never cold! You can hear the surf crashing while... More

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ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Visited Laguna Beach for the day and wanted to find a place seaside for lunch. Found this place and it was busy so I tried it. I had a lovely seat where I could see and hear the ocean. Food was just okay but maybe I just didn't order correctly. Beautiful place to sit and have lunch. Met some very... More

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Langhorne, Pa
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We have been to this restaurant a few years ago. the service is great, the view is wonderful. You sit above beach. Great place to have lunch and a drink.

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St. Moritz, Switzerland
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58 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 81 cities Reviews in 81 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

The location with a view over the laguna and a nice sunset is romantic. The heating on the terrace is too hot for some seats and does leave the others freezing at the same table. The service was friendly, but not very efficient and the food good but nothing special.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We end up back at this restaurant mainly for the view, no doubt. We absolutely love the beach so to be able to enjoy at night while dining is a plus. The food is okay. The first experience we had in March 2013 was okay. My husband and I had fish tacos which were good but hindered by bad service.... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Justin was an awesome employee who was so helpful and efficient. Our brunch was fantastic, and the view is amazing. Great omlettes, fresh fruit and of course, refreshing mimosas!

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Interlaken
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

If I hppen to be in SoCal, I have to have lunch at that place. It is a great location, they serve nice salads or coconut shrimp and that is literally all I need. Beautiful view.

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