Chef-owner Marc Cohen's "lively" Californian in the heart of Laguna Beach is "frequented by locals" and tourists who come for the "unique", "delicious" menu abetted by "top-notch" service and "great people-watching" in "trendy" surroundings; despite the "cramped quarters" ("be prepared to sit in the laps of the couple next to you"), "fair prices" make it a "winner."
Manhattan-style bistro in downtown Laguna serves up satisfying fusion cuisine.:
230 Forest Restaurant Review: 230 Forest, located in the heart of downtown Laguna, is chef Marc Cohen’s flagship restaurant in OC. And while he’s gone on to open other locations 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Opah concept, Cohen’s talents still shine mostly brightly here even though his fusion cuisine does at times seem rather outdated.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...
230 Forest, located in the heart of downtown Laguna, is chef Marc Cohen's flagship restaurant in OC. And while he's gone on to open other locations under his less interesting Opah concept, Cohen's talents still shine mostly brightly here…
Sleek and dynamic Cal cuisine draws sophisticates, not surfers, just a block from the beach.:
In Short
A chatty crowd drinks cocktails and dines on Cal-Asian cuisine at street-side patio tables and an outdoor-indoor bar that disappears into the restaurant through floor-to-ceiling...