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Driftwood Kitchen, Laguna Beach, CA

Driftwood Kitchen

4.6
4.6
1401 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
619 Sleepy Hollow Ln., Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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,
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Mother's Day Buffet

    $0.00 - $112.10 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us Sunday, May 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM- 4:30 PM, For an Mother's Day 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 -Spiral Sliced Honey Glazed Ham Fish Station: -Ora King Salmon - gribiche Sauce -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

What 1,401 people are saying

Driftwood Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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 boasts "incredible meals" and "great service" with stunning ocean views, making it a top choice for brunch and special occasions. Guests praise the "amazing" crab-stuffed sole and seafood dishes. While some find the prices high, the "beautiful setting" and friendly staff contribute to a memorable dining experience.

1,401 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Central Coast37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter brunch was good. Food and service was great. For the price, I would have liked to have at least on mimosa included.

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  2. Kent VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Easter brunch! They were so attentive and did everything to accommodate our group. Our server was outstanding too.

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  3. Jan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely dinner with a beautiful view! Oysters to start, shared a Cesar salad and the surf & turf. Just right. Everything was fabulous!

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  4. Michael

    Orange County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect setting with food and service to match. Have been there before and will go again.

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  5. Hiu Pan

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, lovely food, wonderful setting, epic staff

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  6. Lily

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, staff was very nice, great restaurant, view and food!

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  7. Haylee VIP

    Orange County20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible meal, great service and perfect view. The crab stuffed sole was possibly one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.

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  8. Sharon

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On a 1 to 10….we give Driftwood kitchen… a 20! The ambience, the food and service was incredible! Thank you everyone … every time we go there… you Never disappoint! Can’t wait to book our next meal there!

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  9. Vicki

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was great and so was the food. My steak was overcooked and they didn't even hesitate to bringexa whole new plate even though I had already eaten the lobster tail. I would highly recommend this restaurant

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  10. KELLEY

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress and staff excellent. Sunset was great. Food was very good.

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FAQs

Driftwood Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 1401 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Laguna Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 36 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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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