Tabu Grill
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 494-7743
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Hinkle Place
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5:30pm-10pm
Message from Tabu Grill
Discover your inner Tabu--South Laguna's finest steaks & seafood
- Tempt all your senses
- Intimate dining
- Boutique wine list
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Editorial Review for Tabu Grill – by Amanda Knowles
In Short
A blend of beach-city casual and Polynesian exotic, this cozy eatery features an exhibition-style kitchen where diners can watch chef Jeff Platt, formerly of Napa Rose, cook up prime steaks and seafood with an Asian influence. Grilled Colorado lamb chops with tropical couscous and blueberry sauce are a menu favorite along with mouthwatering sides like bleu cheese macaroni. The chocolate cake with Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream is a popular dessert choice.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoIt's a tiny place that only seats 30, so reservations are a must for five or more.
What to DrinkAn eclectic wine list and beer bar add to the festive atmosphere. The corkage fee is $25.
ParkingIf the parking facilities behind the building is full, the restaurant also leases the parking lot at 2880 Pacific Coast Highway. It's the first driveway past the restaurant.
User Reviews for Tabu Grill
06/05/2008 Posted by NYKatie
My husband and I have a job that takes us all over the world. We live in NY City and eat at many fine restaurants. Our recent experience at Tabu was one of the best we've had in years! The place is small, yes, but that just adds to the charm. With so many chain, unimaginative restaurants out there, Tabu Grill is an amazing find! The staff was fun, personable and professional all at once. We had a table that allowed us to watch the chefs at work and it was not only entertaining, it was impressive as well. Everyone in the place made us feel as though we were their personal guests. The wine was a fun mix of non conventional old and new world selections. The food was amazing! We had the scallops and the foie gras to start with and, in all of our travels, we've yet to taste better than what we had at Tabu. The Filet and crab/avacado stuffed tuna was PERFECT! We finished off with a white chocolate panna cota and a pineapple upside down cake. There were only 3 lovely girls as servers that night and all 3, at some point stopped by to service and chat with us. All lovely, and freindly!. The chefs were professional and a joy to watch. We will recommend going to Tabu Grill to all our friends that head out to California for vacation and we will make sure to reserve a table each and every time we are there!
Pros: Service, food, music, fun energy, quaintness
Cons: parking
05/11/2008 Posted by Topenga
As I was reading some of the previous reviews, I could not believe that some people consider this restaurant "outstanding" and that it has "great ambiance". I beg to differ. I am not a food critic, but I've eaten at many restaurants around the world, and Tabu is not what it claims to be. In fact, it's a hole in the wall, with modern touches, but so tiny, I felt claustrophobic. It was dark with a sinister vibe. Because it's so small, you will certainly be wearing the smoke and fumes from the kitchen once you leave - apparently there is no ventilation. The host and waiter were not too concerned with good customer service (very snooty - the "chic wanna-be place" is too good for YOU, in their opinion. The food was average - some dishes were OK and some were below average. The seating situation was another point of contention for me. We sat on this long bench, sandwiched bewtween other couples like sardines. If you like being crowded, barely able to hear yourself because the music is obnoxiously loud, and pay $$$ for bad service and bad fod, then I would recommend this place. Otherwise, save your money!!! You would be better off indulging yourself in a tasty picnic, on the beach. Great view, fresh air and the crowds won't suffocate you there.
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