230 Forest
230 Forest Ave. (Pacific Coast Hwy.) 
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Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-494-2545 | Make Restaurant Reservations
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230 Forest Restaurant Review: Located in the heart of downtown Laguna, 230 Forest is chef Marc Cohen’s flagship restaurant in OC. And while he’s gone on to open other venues under his less interesting Opah concept, Cohen’s talents still shine mostly brightly here, even though his fusion cuisine does at times seem rather outdated. First off, this chic spot with its minimalist and artsy décor is usually abuzz with a crowd of locals who come to hang out at the tiny wine bar. For those who arrive to dine, there's a lively outdoor patio and the main dining room, which has some NYC sophistication with brick walls and ever-changing modern artwork. For starters, try the Maryland lump crab cakes or the ahi tostada with its accompanying ginger slaw and habanero cream. There are also salads (charred shrimp with avocado and grapefruit, candied salmon with a mango vegetable slaw), lots of seafood dishes (wild king salmon, day boat scallops), steaks, chops and interesting items like braised short rib with creamy mascarpone polenta. The specialty martinis are seriously potent, so be careful when ordering up a second round. The wine list hits some good notes, mostly from well-chosen California producers. |
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