Central LB - Laguna Beach

Seafood paella: recommended by the server and it definitely did not disappoint! I don't usually like starchy foods but I ended up scraping the pan to finish

5 stars; 1 for ambiance, 2 for the food, and 2 for the excellent customer service! 1 for ambiance- This Restaurant is very romantic.

This restaurant is my absolute favorite. The bar tenders are fantastic and they make the most delicious cocktails. One of my personal favorites is the blackberry champagne cocktail - it's so good that I even started making it at home now.

Great food and service! Menu is a nice change to the same/same in Laguna.

Ambiance is the best part about this restaurant. Unfortunately we waited 18 minutes past our reservation time and still sat at a high bar table with stools. Food is average at best and plating needs lots of help. My wife ordered the scallop and all she saw at first glance was a can of chick peas that were tossed with a few scallops that were over cooked and placed in a bowl drenched in excessive sauce. Surprising how no one has told this chef to make improvements ASAP. Worst part about it was the description of the dish was not well represented once we received it. It took a good 30 minutes to receive two entrees and non of the starters looked appealing. My wife commented on her dish and the waiter brought our “bread pudding”. It was pre scooped and refrozen vanilla ice cream with caramel and squares of fried dough. They have no idea what bread pudding is. Thanks for the thought we appreciate that. Two drinks and a $100 later you’ll decide this place won’t have us returning again.