Terra Laguna Beach - Laguna Beach, California

Joey B.

Great location and ambience was very nice. Decent wine list, and the beer list wasn’t bad, although they were out of the beer i wanted.
Started with hummus, very tasty. We ordered the salmon, And the lamb shank. Salmon was good, lamb shank lacked flavor but was cooked good. My description of the food was it reminded me of good wedding food.
Service was good a little slow on the drinks, but there was only one bartender.

Rich G. (. A. G.

Location: Good, Parking: when you can find it, Service: Good, Presentation: Good, Reservations: a wise choice closer to stage opening. Prices for food received: for being in the location I was in, I expected to pay a premium price for my meal. Knowing that, I did enjoy my dining experience. Overall: to have this restaurant on location is a great plus to the overall experience. Our server for the evening was very on top of things as well as others who did check on us. We did get our meals faster than expected, which was great. Would I eat here again, yes. We did have a bee issue that bothered us much of the evening . This is an exterior eating location, so it is to be expected. 4.7 stars...

Simone D.

This restaurant has so much potential. The scenery and setting is rustic and so beautiful. They have a friendly staff. There is room for improvement for the dishes. Some of the apps are great but the main dishes fall short on flavor and sometimes temperature. We will continue to dine there prior to the Pageant show and remain hopeful that the leadership for the festival will upgrade the food experience, one day ☺️

Canli M.

Terra Laguna is the perfect spot to be when you come to see the Pageant of the Masters. It is quite busy and the tables are a little close together. Expect to be bumped constantly by the wait staff but that’s my only complaint. The food is the right portion size and the taste is amazing. They have a bar but not a full bar but you can still get the standard drinks. Just don’t ask for a fuzzy navel like my mom did.

Matt F.

If I were to summarize my experience with one word, it would be: Disappointing.

First of all, let's discuss salads. I have a hard time understanding why restaurants think it's alright to server lettuce leaves that aren't chopped already. It doesn't help with presentation and makes the salad difficult to eat, and it wasn't even that good.

Next: My entrée was the braised short rib. It costs nearly $50 dollars. Many people at my table ordered this. I noticed that their portions are not consistent, at all. Some folks had twice as much potatoes as others and the short ribs varied considerably in size. It was also under seasoned and bland. Everyone had to add salt. I wouldn't have minded as much if it were a $20 dollar plate, but for $50 dollars, the expectation is that you nail it and they were far from it.

Finally: Dessert tested fine. Nothing amazing, yet cost 12 dollars for a tiny bowl. I typically share dessert with my wife, and the portion of this one left me unsatisfied, it is really made for a single person, but 12 dollars suggests it should be great for two.

I do not recommend eating here.

Eric M. (. P.

We have photographed a few weddings at Terra Laguna, and it never disappoints. Tucked in the hills of Laguna beach, it photographs really well! The bridal suite has great light for getting ready photos, and the ceremony site is tucked in the hillside which gives it a nice intimate setting. The venue itself has a lot of great spots for photos at any point of the day. Its always a good time photographing here! ig @_themcfarlands_

Dori B.

Excellence service, food and ambience! Chef Leo stopped by to say hi. What a genuinely nice guy who is passionate about sending your taste buds to heaven! Thank you Chef!

Noah C.

We recently had our wedding reception at Terra Laguna, and we couldn't be happier with how things turned out.

Venue Coordinator, Devon:
Very helpful in preparing the event and making sure it ran smoothly. Professional and attentive.

Food:
The food was excellent. Diverse menu and high-quality ingredients. Many guests complimented the meals. We did the plated dinner option and were very pleased with how it turned out both in presentation and taste.

Space Utilization:
We had our ceremony at a different location, so we used the standard ceremony area for a cocktail hour. It was a great use of space and added a unique touch to the event. The main reception area was gorgeous with the bistro lighting and unique architecture of the permanent patio cover. We had about 150 people didn’t feel cramped.

Overall Experience:
The venue was beautiful and well-organized. Many guests told us it was one of the best weddings they've attended.
As we transitioned into nighttime, the venue seemed to grow even more beautiful.

If you're looking for a venue that combines great service, good food, and a beautiful setting, Terra Laguna is a solid choice. Truly an experience we will never forget for all the right reasons.