Starfish Laguna Beach brings a lively Asian fusion dining experience to the heart of Laguna Beach, where creative small plates, bold flavors, and a polished atmosphere come together to create a memorable night out.
This sleek, stylish restaurant is known for its splashy ambiance and trendsetting cocktails, making it an ideal destination for guests looking for something a little more special than the usual dinner outing.
Whether you are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or enjoying a solo meal, Starfish offers the kind of versatile, high-quality dining experience that feels both exciting and welcoming.
The menu is built around flavorful small plates and local specialties, giving guests the freedom to explore, share, and enjoy a wide variety of dishes in one visit. With a strong reputation backed by a 4.60-star rating from 903 reviews, it is clear that diners value both the food and the experience.
What makes Starfish Laguna Beach especially appealing is the combination of excellent service, thoughtful amenities, and a setting designed to suit many different occasions. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and no-contact delivery, making it easy to enjoy the restaurant in the way that best fits their plans.
Fast service helps keep the experience smooth and efficient, while the impressive beverage program adds even more reason to linger. From great beer and cocktails to a strong wine list, happy-hour drinks, happy-hour food, tea selections, coffee, and dessert, Starfish delivers a full dining experience that feels complete from start to finish.
The restaurant also offers a bar on site, Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and table service, creating a comfortable and convenient environment for casual meals, cozy evenings, romantic dates, and upscale gatherings alike.
Accessibility and hospitality are also central to the Starfish Laguna Beach experience. With wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, the restaurant makes it easier for more guests to enjoy a welcoming meal without unnecessary barriers. Reservations are accepted and dinner reservations are recommended, reflecting the restaurant’s popularity and helping guests plan ahead with confidence.
Payment is simple and flexible, with debit cards, credit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
Located at 30832 Coast Hwy in Laguna Beach, Starfish combines an inviting coastal setting with the energy of a modern Asian fusion restaurant, offering a place where great food, attentive service, and a vibrant atmosphere come together to leave a lasting impression.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
king, shemiji, cremini mushrooms, tomato, bean sprouts, pea sprouts, thai basil
Aromatic jasmine rice, steamed
edamame, carrot, bean sprout, onion, egg, cremini mushroom, house soy
jumbo lump crab, thai herbs, asparagus, tomato, green onion, egg, cucumber, jalapeño & red chilies, chinese sausage
Aromatic jasmine rice steamed in thai coconut milk
prawns, grilled chicken, green & red bell peppers, rainbow carrot, onion, thai basil
house cut fresh pad see ew noodle, garlic soy, hint of heat, thai basil, red bell pepper, onion, egg, cherry tomato, chili flake
Organic brown rice, steamed
rice noodles, egg, green onion, carrot, cilantro, bean sprouts, fresh tamarind, peanuts
brothless ramen, wok fired chopped prawn & Duroc ground pork, spicy chili garlic sauce, bean sprouts, cucumber, peanuts, green onion
red & green bell pepper, cabbage, onion, bean sprout, house soy, egg noodles
poached prawns, vermicelli noodles, asparagus, asian herbs, sriracha, peanuts, peanut hoisin sauce
marinated bamboo, carrot, jicama, cilantro, thai basil, sriracha, peanut hoisin sauce
ahi, ponzu, avocado, daikon, cucumber, jalapeño, crispy shallots, sriracha, sesame soy paper
tofu, carrot, jicama, asparagus, nori, sashimi avocado, toasted coconut flakes, honey sesame & spicy sexy sauce
ahi, hamachi & salmon, seaweed salad, tobiko, togarashi, edamame, avocado, wasabi aioli, soy
shrimp tempura, fresh crab, avocado, cilantro, cucumber, cayenne honey & wasabi aioli, sweet soy
ahi, salmon, hamachi, house made sushi rice, nikiri soy, wasabi, ginger
shredded chicken, mint, rice noodles, mango, papaya, peanuts, peanut sauce duo
ahi, yuzu soy, sesame, mango, red & green onion, jalapeño, tobiko, taro chips
house marinated, shaved & grilled filet mignon, rice noodle, Thai herbs, green onions, crisp wonton, peanuts, golden buddha sauce
house braised pork, pickled red onion, shiso, cilantro, enoki mushroom, cucumber, chives, OG red sauce
ahi, hamachi, & salmon sashimi over a fresh crab & avocado roll, cucumber, sesame sauce, sweet soy
fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, asian herb cream cheese, panko, sriracha aioli, sweet soy
lobster tail, red & green cabbage, fresno peppers, cilantro, basil, kaffir lime aioli, chili plum sauce
fresh crab, cucumber, avocado, red leaf lettuce, cilantro, sriracha aioli, sweet soy
lobster tail, avocado, mango, cucumber, cilantro, roasted macadamia nuts, soy paper, sriracha aioli
grilled chicken breast, garlic chive, jalapeño, sweet & sour dipping sauce
string bean stir fry, white onion, red onion, fresno peppers, chili paste, soy, crispy shallots
wok tossed seasonal asian vegetables, garlic ginger sauce, choice of rice
house chili soy, red & green bell peppers, garlic, white onion, sesame
green beans, broccoli, snow peas, bok choy, carrot, choice of rice
Plastic fork, knife & spoon, napkin
Wooden chopsticks
egg noodle, sweet soy sauce
chicken or beef & broccoli, choice of rice
plain grilled flat iron steak, teriyaki sauce, choice of rice
egg noodle, butter
cucumber, avocado, nori wrap
jasmine rice, egg, soy sauce
all natural beef, toasted King's Hawaiian bun, ketchup
served over egg noodles, or choice of rice
with pickled vegetables, sriracha aioli
garlic, toasted sesame seeds, togarashi, salt & pepper
steamed regional mussels, bell pepper & white onion sauté, spicy thai basil coconut curry
grilled soy & michiu marinated prime flat iron, pickled vegetables, gochujang aioli, corn tortillas
cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, red & green bell pepper, cashews, iceberg lettuce
cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, red & green bell pepper, cashews, iceberg lettuce
thai coconut & lemongrass marinade, all natural chicken breast, island chutney, sesame, peanut sauce
cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, red & green bell pepper, cashews, iceberg lettuce
with cremini mushroom, caramelized onion, thai basil
tossed with thai basil, cilantro & rau ram, kaffir lime aioli, blue ginger cocktail sauce
soy, ginger, pulled pork, pickled red onion, cucumber, cilantro
cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, red & green bell pepper, cashews, iceberg lettuce
cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, red & green bell pepper, cashews, iceberg lettuce
korean marinade, flame grilled, spicy chili dipping sauce, red onion slaw
scratch chinese black bean sauce, red bell pepper, bok choy, fresno peppers, choice of rice
roasted sweet yam, sautéed enoki mushrooms, green & yellow squash, misoyaki sauce
crispy wok fired in honey citrus glaze, candied walnuts, dragon fruit, choice of rice
crispy prawns tossed in soy, garlic, chili sauce, cilantro, green beans, asparagus, choice of rice
summer squash, water chestnuts, bell peppers, peanuts, green onion, chili pods, choice of rice
summer squash, water chestnuts, bell peppers, peanuts, green onion, chili pods, choice of rice
served with sautéed bok choy
crispy scallops tossed in soy, garlic, chili sauce, cilantro, green beans, asparagus, choice of rice
served with squash, broccoli, bok choy, peanuts
wild halibut, sea bass, salmon, prawns, scallops & regional mussels, spicy coconut red curry sauce, thai basil, red & green bell pepper sauté, choice of rice
thai herbs & spices, coconut rice, steamed in banana leaf, flour tortillas, macadamia nuts, creamy chili basil sauce
scratch chinese black bean sauce, red bell pepper, bok choy, fresno peppers, choice of rice
served with coconut rice and garlic green beans
served with wok fired vegetables
house-toasted honey graham cracker, fresh vanilla bean, poached asian pear, cinnamon
hawaiian sweet bread, bananas, cinnamon, chocolate chips, cinnamon gelato, caramel sauce
vanilla bean ice cream, fresh berry puree, strawberries
bananas, cinnamon, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, strawberries
mango pudding, coconut vanilla bean tapioca, sweet cream, fresh mango
thinly sliced steak, wok fired, snow pea, asparagus, carrots, scallion, soy glaze, choice of rice
wok fired all natural chicken, wild mushroom, egg, asparagus, jicama, rainbow carrot, garlic soy, with steamed tortillas
panko crusted chicken breast, flash fried, broccolini, house lemon ginger sauce, choice of rice
summer squash, water chestnuts, bell peppers, peanuts, green onion, chili pods, choice of rice
all natural Duroc Family Farms pork ribs, dry rubbed & cooked in house 7 spice, with spicy asian slaw or rice
wok fired filet mignon, lightly tossed in our scratch black pepper sauce, tomato, red onion, chopped broccolini, spicy Thai chili lime sauce.
all natural Duroc Family Farms pork ribs, cooked in house 5 spice, rubbed in katsu BBQ sauce, with spicy asian slaw or rice
steak strips, wok fired, green bean, red bell pepper, asparagus, fresh thai basil, sweet & spicy glaze, choice of rice
wok fired all natural pork, wild mushroom, egg, asparagus, jicama, rainbow carrot, garlic soy, with steamed tortillas
grilled chicken breast, potato, edamame, spinach, tomato, panang curry, choice of rice
wok fired chicken breast in a sweet & tangy sauce, snow peas, asparagus, carrots, choice of rice
all natural Duroc Family Farms pork ribs, dry rubbed & cooked in house 7 spice, with spicy asian slaw or rice
all natural Duroc Family Farms pork ribs, cooked in house 5 spice, rubbed in katsu BBQ sauce, with spicy asian slaw or rice
Grilled all natural 'never ever' chicken breast.
house marinated filet mignon, grilled & thinly sliced, fresh thai herbs, red onion, heirloom tomatoes. cucumber, red pepper, grilled papaya, peanut, chili flake, lime
fresh jumbo lump crab, rice noodles, papaya, mango, cucumber, rainbow carrot, cilantro, nouc cham
sesame and coriander rubbed ahi, organic baby greens, tomatoes, quinoa, organic rainbow carrots, walnuts, wasabi dressing, yuzu drizzle
thinly sliced cucumbers, asian herb mix, garlic roasted tomatoes, lime crab paste dressing
miso marinated salmon, organic baby greens, garlic roasted baby heirloom tomatoes, sesame miso vinaigrette
pulled chicken, roasted red bell pepper, jicama, wok fired corn, iceberg & mixed greens, cucumber, red cabbage, wonton strips, white sesame dressing
cremini mushroom, ginger, sesame, garlic scallion soy dipping sauce, steamed or pan fried
chopped prawn, green onion, ginger, napa cabbage, chili flake soy, steamed or pan fried
shrimp & pork half moons, chili sesame soy sauce for dipping, steamed or pan fried
fresh crab, cream cheese, red & green bell pepper, green onion, sweet chili plum sauce
cabbage, green onion, soy, steamed or pan fried
shrimp & chicken, sesame, spicy chili oil, steamed
traditional pork & shrimp dumplings, steamed
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Silver Tequila, muddled mandarin orange, fresh mint & lime. Serves two.
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Bottled for two - infusion vodka, muddled jalapeño, splash of citrus, pama liqueur
Purified water with electrolytes added for taste. 20.3 oz
Vodka, SoHo lychee liqueur, fresh lychee purée. Serves two.
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
rice noodles, cilantro, aromatic broth, onion, classic herb plate
chicken & shrimp wontons, water chestnuts, spinach, sesame oil
rice noodles, cilantro, aromatic broth, onion, classic herb plate
rice noodles, cilantro, aromatic broth, onion, classic herb plate
rice noodles, cilantro, aromatic broth, onion, classic herb plate
Hear from our valued guests
Best service Best food Loved everything here. Definitely coming back! They have happ hour from 3-6p (I went on a Thu and not sure if they have it every day). Their price for the location and atmosphere is pretty good.
Excellent place with a great combination of top-quality sushi and a wonderful atmosphere — highly recommended! The service was very good as well.
Went in on a recommendation, and we're very happy we did! From the start, the staff were very friendly and personable. It was happy hour, so we sat outside and enjoyed the sunset. Our server (Micah) was great! We had some cocktails and small plates while reading over the rest of the menu. It was restaurant week, and they had a great offering in honor of that, so we went for it. The food was amazing! The portion size was great! We completely over ate and it was so worth it. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Laguna! Thank you Starfish for an overall great experience!
This place never disappoints! Started with some appetizers. We had edamame, chicken wontons and potstickers. They were delicious and cooked perfectly. I had the lemon chicken as my main entrée and it was fantastic! Our waiter gave me the option to have it with green beans versus broccoli. It was a good call. Might seem like a small thing, but even the rice was cooked to perfection. Not too sticky not too dry, just right! My only complaint is that it’s a bit dark in there, but I guess we could choose to sit outdoors next time which might be a nice option. Lots of people enjoy enjoying a drink and some appetizers at the bar.
Best restaurant in the area by far! Such an amazing and hospitable service. Lesley was an absolute delight! The food was incredibly delicious and they accommodated our dietary requirements beautifully with no fuss. The place has a great vibe, easy parking and right by one of the most beautiful beaches. We will most definitely go back! Can’t wait.
We came across this lovely restaurant but never actually tried out till this past Tues. we decided to go there for lunch. I’ve always wanted to try here but didn’t have a chance. Once we finally did, it wasn’t disappointed at all. Since we had our fur baby with us. We got to sit outside patio which was very lovely with the decorations. It was during early lunch time so I got to video recordings the inside as well. Our host was nice. As well as our server Alexis. She is there from Mon to Thurs and has been there for 11 years. Super friendly. Ask for her if you would like to be at her sections. It was an Asian Fusion restaurant and there are a lot of selections on the menu. Food was great. Happy hour can get crowded after 4:30 so rsvp is recommended. She told me HH time but I forgot Lol. I will definitely come back for their Happy Hour next time
Watched the World Cup while enjoying some delicious food. Great service as well. Highly recommend the Thai curry (I didn’t get a photo because it was so tasty!) and the Korean tacos. Will definitely come back.
So my husband, who I Love with all my heart and soul! Well it’s our 40th anniversary and he chose Starfish in Laguna Beach, California.as the restaurant we were gonna celebrate our 40th anniversary at. Great choice my love! We started out with some drinks. I wish I could say that they were great, but they were OK. I really like the strawberry and coconut one. Unfortunately I can’t remember the name. we ended up trying the spicy dumplings, which tasted so good but my God are they spicy! The Korean tacos are amazing. I really loved those too. Everything was awesome! The service was bomb to! Our waitress was very nice. She explained everything on the menu and even brought an anniversary dessert for us. I had a great anniversary dinner with my family. We will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes they serve.
This is one of those local Laguna Beach gems that’s loved by locals, and I can see why. Locally owned and operated, the food is Asian fusion and with inflections of Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and more. The menu is huge. Portions are extremely generous. Staff are knowledgeable. Our server helped us order the restaurant’s greatest hits but left out a bit of detail that could’ve made our experience better. We ordered a lot - mainly because the menu sounded so good! The Asian chicken salad was large and excellent. Shrimp and pork pan fried dumplings were okay (the dumpling wrapper was on the doughy side) but the dipping sauce was so good it made the dish. Korean tacos came in threes and were very good, if a bit dry - would’ve been nice to have some sort of salsa but I know that’s not the style. Our entree- thai green curry Chilean sea bass wrapped in banana leave was excellent! Drunken noodles were also excellent (hand cut rice noodles were silky and the sauce was perfect) but our server didn’t prompt me about adding a protein and I didn’t realize it would come vegetarian if I didn’t specifically ask for a protein. I asked for a side or chicken to go with; the only option was grilled chicken breast and it didn’t quite work. The table next to us ordered the wonton soup and it smelled so good I had to have it. Indeed the broth was excellent but the wontons themselves were also very doughy. Our server asked for feedback and when I gave it, she said she often suggested udon with the broth for that reason (but didn’t suggest it to us, so we didn’t know). Nonetheless I really enjoyed the food overall. The vibe of the place was lively and the bar was full the whole time we were there. It’s located across the street from Montage Laguna Beach (where we stayed) and very easy to get to; would definitely go back.
We had a fantastic experience at Starfish for our yearly company holiday dinner! The food itself was excellent, the service staff was friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was great. We did not feel rushed at all, which allowed for a fun and relaxed party vibe. I really appreciated the thoughtful timing of the courses too. They brought the food out in predictable waves over the course of a few hours, rather than all at once. The dishes were all crowd pleasers too! Happy with our decision to go with the more upgraded "Long Life" private dining menu option. Favorites we got to share were the seabass, baby back ribs, and sunset sushi! Food presentation was nice. Dessert was delicous, ending with the banana in phyllo dough and the flourless chocolate cake-- both excellent! We can't wait for our next meal at Starfish!
Common questions about Starfish Laguna Beach
Starfish Laguna Beach is located at 30832 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, United States, Laguna Beach, CA, United States.
You can reach Starfish Laguna Beach by calling +1 949-715-9200.
Starfish Laguna Beach has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 903 customer reviews.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following payments: Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following parking: Free parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Starfish Laguna Beach features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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