Nirvana Café and Grille

4.5 · 79 reviews
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Jeanette S
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2020-12-26 08:47

Best spot we could have picked in Laguna Beach (an...

Best spot we could have picked in Laguna Beach (and Southern California)! Wandering around and stopped by to check out the menu and it definitely did not disappoint!! We landed on mostly the late night happy hour but both this and the regular menu looked great! Drinks and food were amazing with grea...

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Shopping Bag
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2020-12-24 08:07

Laguna Beach features some of the best dining expe...

Laguna Beach features some of the best dining experiences in Southern California, and Nirvana Grille stands atop the list of local fare. Slightly more upscale and traditional than many of the 5-star restaurants on PCH, this place is a must-try. Each dish we tried, and we ve tried most on the menu, i...

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Drew Gulbas
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2020-12-22 01:02

Update: the owners response reflects my original r...

Update: the owners response reflects my original review. Excuses, excuses excuses. Just learn the art of not arguing w your customer, and the art of genuine apology.

Owner/chef could not have been less accommodating or apologetic for a clear-as-day screw up on their part. Not one to complain (or ...

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David W
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2020-10-28 05:03

The kitchen was very slow. We were there when the...

The kitchen was very slow. We were there when the restaurant opened and it filled slowly after that. I had rockfish, which was a nice cut, but too much oil to my taste. The vegetable plate was maybe the best I have ever seen - no kidding. The sweet potato fries and desert were excellent. Our ser...

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Tilda Viands
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2020-10-24 04:43

Nirvana Grille was one of the food vendors at the ...

Nirvana Grille was one of the food vendors at the 626 market night in Arcadia--one of the hosts on the main stage were speaking about Sumo dogs and how they have a vegan dog. I didn't get a chance to try Saturday but when I came back Sunday night I found it's location.

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Chanel Choe
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2020-10-13 12:56

Delicious food!! They had a Groupon which I'm glad...

Delicious food!! They had a Groupon which I'm glad they did..I never knew about this place and the Groupon made me realize what we was missing out on. It is street metered parking but free after 7.

We had the mussel appetizer. It was served in a bowl with delicious cream based sauce topped with h...

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Miller Foster
Reviews 1
2020-10-06 09:14

I celebrated my nomination this evening in this de...

I celebrated my nomination this evening in this delicious restaurant. Well we had a enjoyable evening and the place was definitely one of the reasons for that outstanding meeting. The team cooperated in a graceful manner, the meals were tasty and my buddies were so thrilled. We shall surely return...

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Julia Hearn
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2020-09-20 10:48

Food was delicious, the drinks were awesome! Our b...

Food was delicious, the drinks were awesome! Our bartender was great but the food took WAY to long. We got there almost 2 hours ahead of time to see the Yoga Play at 7:30pm. However, we just barely made it to our seats before the play started.

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kash ronvelia
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2020-08-15 18:57

Quality food, great service! Good option for veget...

Quality food, great service! Good option for vegetarian! Good selection of cocktails. Can't wait to check out the new spring menu. I hope it has more vegetarian dishes. Now a days, it is very hard to find a fine cuisine offering vegetarian dishes. I could not find a single fine restaurant in OC besi...

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Devon Grey
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2020-07-11 07:10

I am a regular. The menu is creative, fresh, varie...

I am a regular. The menu is creative, fresh, varies regularly, and is always tasty.

They are also quite accommodating to special dietary needs (I am gluten intolerant).

The one drawback is that, with their small venue and good food, Nirvana is to some extent a victim of its own success... its ...

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Bryan Schacht
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2020-07-02 10:54

Had a nice dinner before the pageant. The salmon e...

Had a nice dinner before the pageant. The salmon entree was excellently prepared and on a nice bed of risotto (Typo in earlier post but I loveed the risotto). They were aware of our schedule and worked to promptly serve us and let us see the show.

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Wendy Wright
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2020-07-02 03:55

Exceptional California cuisine. Starters were the ...

Exceptional California cuisine. Starters were the poblano chili peppers and chicken wontons, followed by a wedge salad. My friend had a choice filet while I shared the spare ribs. There was an extra charge for sharing although it just makes it simpler. Server Enrique was on point.

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Anderson Morton
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2020-07-01 06:27

From the moment you come to this restaurant team...

From the moment you come to this restaurant team give you a nice feeling. Very friendly team, it is a kind restaurant to go out with friends or with your date. delightful food, experienced chef, honest price and attentive service. Highly recommended.

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Kathi Kruse
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2020-06-12 07:19

Simply delicious food. It's perfectly located a bl...

Simply delicious food. It's perfectly located a block from the beach in Laguna. The rooftop is spectacular at night (when we were there) and probably pretty great in the daytime too! I had the filet mignon with blue cheese mashed potatoes and spinach. Yummy! Great place.

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David Jack
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2020-05-11 19:47

Ummm heck yes! Enough said.

Ummm heck yes! Enough said.

The peacock, candlestick, open invitation, all amazing.

A little expensive for not being fish so I'm taking one star for that.

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family the
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2020-05-09 05:45

Took off one star because the steaks, and chicken,...

Took off one star because the steaks, and chicken, were cold. We took off another star because I advised it was our wedding anniversary, multiple times, and they didn't offer any congratulations or provide another requested service. The service and food were very good, minus a few issues.

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Nikolai Tsankov
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2020-05-06 17:24

Food was great and the outdoor patio was just OK. ...

Food was great and the outdoor patio was just OK. Our waiter, while being nice and accommodating, struggled with his tablet which was mandated by the restaurant management. And, don't think that just because you found a wine you like on their wine list, they will have it...

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Tony Vezner
Reviews 1
2020-04-18 00:46

Service and ambiance were fine but the food and co...

Service and ambiance were fine but the food and cocktails were mediocre at best. We had a couple small plates - mushroom ravioli and lump crab cakes. They were nothing to write home about. My wife had the rock fish and she enjoyed it. I had blackened scallops which were bland and rubbery. I kno...

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Donica Jimenez
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2020-02-14 15:31

Happened upon this place by accident because we fo...

Happened upon this place by accident because we found a place to park in Laguna Beach and this restaurant was across the street! The food was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. We had crab cakes with arugula, grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and beef short ribs w...

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Susan Finch
Reviews 1
2020-02-12 02:00

I count the days until I get to go back when we vi...

I count the days until I get to go back when we visit Laguna Beach. Staff is so personable, food is FANTASTIC, drinks are perfect. Makes my night. Good for friends, dates or just popping by. Great happy hour specials. See you in August!

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Gregory Forster
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2020-02-01 20:56

I went there for the first time for social Gatheri...

I went there for the first time for social Gathering Sunday evening on the upstairs patio. The seasoned fries for an appetizer we're great, but the alcoholic drinks are expensive for what you got. Unfortunately it got chilly so they plugged in the one small overhead heater that they had so of course...

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Am S
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2020-01-16 23:03

One of my favourite places to dine. The menu is se...

One of my favourite places to dine. The menu is seasonal, portions are generous, ingredients are fresh, and everything is delicious. Vegetarian and gluten free options available, and a full bar. They have a menu for young persons (kids). The service is always friendly and inviting. I've gone with fr...

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