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C'est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery, Laguna Beach, CA

C'est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery

4.2
4.2
189 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
373 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Established in 1982
C'est la Vie Restaurant and Bakeryoffers patrons a truly unique dining experience

Centrally located on Pacific Coast Highway in the heart of Laguna Beach, our California French Cuisine is just feets from the Pacific Ocean .


Locals and visitors alike are drawn to the ambiance and relaxed atmosphere of our indoor bistro and are delighted to discover the best outdoor patio dining in Orange County. To complete the evening, try one of our house-made desserts with a glass of 10-year-old tawny port. C'est La Vie invites you to dine with us for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends or family!
Merci et Bon Appetit
Antonio Mecheri (Restaurateur)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, International, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    French, European and International Cuisine including Gluten free and Vegan cuisine. CATERING Regardless of the occasion, scale or nature of your event, the C'est la Vie Restaurant and Bakery event planning staff will work closely with you to plan the experience that meets your needs. From beach picnics to special gifts, our restaurant & bakery will help you celebrate your next occasion in the Orange County region. We offer box lunches, gift bags and an array of other options for pick-up. Call Antonio Mecheri at (949) 228-0949
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve the famous C'est La vie restaurant & let us help you make your next event special! With classic French food, fantastic service, and an unbeatable ocean view patio, C'est La Vie is the perfect venue for your next special private or professional event in Orange County. With 215 to 16,145 sq.ft
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    PCH and Forest Street
  • Parking details
    First Come and First Serve Private Parking Lot in the Back.
  • Public transit
    PCH and Park
  • Entertainment
    George, American & European Music, Saturday Night.Mignone Profant, French Singer, Friday Night!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 189 people are saying

C'est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C'est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery offers a delightful atmosphere with an "ocean view" patio and heaters for comfort. The brunch menu is praised as "very good" with a "complimentary mimosa." The pastry and bakery items are "great," while the service is generally "good." Reservations are recommended for peak times.

189 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very bad food but a good bakery. Not recommended!

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  2. Kim VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love French food and C’est La Vie has good food with lots of menu choices. Desserts are delectable!! The outside sitting has a beautiful view of Laguna Beach ocean. It’s located in a great spot near Public parking and local shopping.

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  3. Kathryn Ann

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a quaint little place. I love it because they had some one-sided booths available. It was a tad chilly, but the patio has ocean view and heaters. I’d like to go back and sit out there when the weather is nicer.  The French onion soup was good. I got the spinach quiche. I think I would recommend to try the artichoke next time. It was also good. My daughter got an omelette with jalapeños which she loved and the only disappointment was my champagne cocktail at $19 I expected more it literally just taste like champagne when it was to have 2 liquors added.  when I drank a few sips they took it back and added it and then it was so strong. I could barely drink it.  the highlight of this lunch was definitely the pear tart. our waiter was very nice, but the patio kept him busy and we were his only interior table.  kind of crazy that this lunch for two was $135.  I would go back and just not drink the alcohol and maybe try some other entrées. The menu was expensive and there was a lot of things that sounded good.

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  4. Jeri

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every single thing was wonderful! It was a forever evening and sunset to remember! Thank you.

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  5. Andreea

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience for the sweet 16th Birthday party!

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  6. Carlos

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrible service. My date and I didn’t like the menu so we decided to leave. They charged me $15 for water that they brought and wouldn’t let me leave without paying for it. Would not recommend to anyone.

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  7. Elie

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was gross, steak full of grissle, food cold, we sat for 30 minutes before a waiter saw us. After ordering $200 and waiting over an hour before we even got bread (we watched 4 other couples in different section get their food before us and come in after) they offered to compensate us with a $10 gift card. Horrible

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  8. Mark

    Calgary38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very popular patio for Sunday brunch. It was a nice day and nobody wanted to sit inside (more than a few “priveleged” types bypassing the hostess to scout their own tables!) so the servers were scrambling. They’re obviously used to this! Pro tip: make a reservation. Very good brunch menu with a complimentary mimosa. Be sure to stop at the bakery counter on the way out!

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  9. Rita

    Orange County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious! Service good. But it was cold inside and they kept both the front and back doors open, even when we asked them to close them. Best to dine in the summer months.

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  10. Laura

    Orange County4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was good, though open doors made the restaurant so cold we ended up having to leaving earlier than normal, also noisier than comfortable.

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FAQs

C'est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 497-5100.

C'est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery is rated 4.2 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for C'est La Vie Restaurant and Bakery

373 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    PCH and Forest Street
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, International, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    First Come and First Serve Private Parking Lot in the Back.
  • Public transit
    PCH and Park
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    George, American & European Music, Saturday Night.Mignone Profant, French Singer, Friday Night!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    French, European and International Cuisine including Gluten free and Vegan cuisine. CATERING Regardless of the occasion, scale or nature of your event, the C'est la Vie Restaurant and Bakery event planning staff will work closely with you to plan the experience that meets your needs. From beach picnics to special gifts, our restaurant & bakery will help you celebrate your next occasion in the Orange County region. We offer box lunches, gift bags and an array of other options for pick-up. Call Antonio Mecheri at (949) 228-0949
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve the famous C'est La vie restaurant & let us help you make your next event special! With classic French food, fantastic service, and an unbeatable ocean view patio, C'est La Vie is the perfect venue for your next special private or professional event in Orange County. With 215 to 16,145 sq.ft
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