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Starfish
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Ranked #7 of 161 Restaurants in Laguna Beach
Price range: C$20 - C$49
Cuisines: Asian
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Good for: Groups
Dining options: After-hours, Outdoor Seating, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Montage Resort Drive & Pacific Coast Hwy.
Description: The tastefully provocative STARFISH LAGUNA is located directly across from the Montage Resort, home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This gem of a restaurant is located in the heart of the Aliso Creek Shopping Center off Pacific Coast Highway, South Laguna Beach. From the moment you enter STARFISH , you will feel transported to an exotic wonderland of Coastal Fusion. The menu features Asian Fusion cuisine, highlighted with ingredients from Thailand, Vietnam, China, Korea, and Japan. From delectable fish fresh from the sea, to savory and enticing beef, chicken and vegetable dishes, STARFISH has something to excite every palate. Delightfully unpredictable, the menu will pleasure your palate with tastes of Ginger, Lemon Grass, Thai Basil, Jasmine, Daikon, Thai curries and soy sauces. Summer rolls, pho, udon noodles, coconut rice, wok sauté, ribs and other chef's expressions of American renditions of classic Asian cuisine will be served. Equally as enticing as the menu is the ambience. STARFISH is destined to enchant with exciting contrasts of deep, vivid colors of the sea with those of radiant sunset skies. Tufted banquettes in luminous soft turquoise sensuously welcome guests, while sultry black lacquered tables and chairs complement the lush decor. The elegant, horseshoe-shaped STARFISH bar further welcomes you as it takes center stage. Muddled libations flavored with tarragon, ginger, coconut, lemongrass and mango will be prepared as you observe. Asian mojitos, martinis, sakes, craft and imported beers, and boutique wines are served to excite your palate.
Reviewed September 24, 2017

We came here for happy hour, and we are happy that we did! The staff was very sweet, and we loved everything that we ate. The unique cocktails are yum!

Date of visit: September 2017
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Gretchen A, Owner at Starfish, responded to this reviewResponded December 20, 2017

Hi Kathie,
Thanks for joining us during Opium Hour! We are so happy you had a great time, and hope to see you again soon for more small plates and delicious libations!

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Reviewed September 19, 2017

We were recommended to this place and it was a great recommendation. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was superb. We ordered the hand made noodles and sesame chicken and both of them were great. The portions are good and great value for the experience. Its a must try.

Date of visit: September 2017
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Gretchen A, Owner at Starfish, responded to this reviewResponded December 20, 2017

Hello!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are thrilled to hear you had a superb time here at Starfish Laguna, and hope to have another chance to WOW you again soon!

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Reviewed August 30, 2017 via mobile

First time in the area and decided to try this restaurant for dinner based on the number of positive reviews. Staff was very friendly. Our server , Mario, was extremely helpful in explaining the menu and was very personable. Food was served quickly and everything was delicious. Highly recommend Starfish!!

Date of visit: August 2017
1  Thank Susan L
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Gretchen A, Owner at Starfish, responded to this reviewResponded September 12, 2017

Hi Susan,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the team here at Starfish Laguna, and the TripAdvisor community! We are happy to hear you enjoyed a great first visit to Starfish, and look forward to the opportunity to wow you again in future!

Gretchen and Archie

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Reviewed August 24, 2017

The food was served quickly and very hot. My pad Thai was a little undercooked, egg was a little runny. My husband's crab fried rice was delish and so were our chicken dumplings. It was a bit of a madhouse but I'd go back again for sure and try new items...

Date of visit: August 2017
1  Thank Suanne S
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Gretchen A, Owner at Starfish, responded to this reviewResponded August 30, 2017

Hi Suanne,

Thanks for taking the time to share your comments with the team here at Starfish! We are sorry to hear the egg in your Pad Thai was a little undercooked, however grateful for the feedback for our culinary team! We are glad you enjoyed your other items, and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon!

Gretchen and Archie

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Reviewed August 15, 2017

My husband and son and I were looking for a place for dinner. Parking was tight in Laguna Beach so when we drove by this place in a strip mall we thought we would give it a try. The interior is beautiful - soft lighting and a lovely bar. My husband and I both had delicious shrimp dishes and my son had their version of chicken teriyaki. The service was fabulous! Our server was named Mario and he could not have been more helpful in answering our many questions. I thought this was one of the best dinners I have had in quite a while. The prices were quite reasonable considering how great all the good was. I would love to go back the next time we are in Laguna Beach, which I hope is soon!

Date of visit: August 2017
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Gretchen A, Owner at Starfish, responded to this reviewResponded August 22, 2017

Hello!

Thank you for taking the time to share you comments with the team here at Starfish Laguna, and the TripAdvisor community! We are happy to hear you enjoyed a wonderful experience, and found the ambiance, service, and dishes to be fabulous and of great value! We take great pride in our talented culinary and service teams, and are happy to hear there passion and dedication to our gem is shining through!

Best,
Gretchen and Archie

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