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Last weekend I dined at Tabu and tried the special American Kobe Steak, which strangely came with macaroni... but both were awesome. Do yourself a favor if you have some extra cash and spend an... More
Last weekend I dined at Tabu and tried the special American Kobe Steak, which strangely came with macaroni... but both were awesome. Do yourself a favor if you have some extra cash and spend an evening at Tabu, I'll be back.
Pros: High end
Cons: High end
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This is my favorite restaurant in Laguna Beach. They serve a great stake and fish. It's hard to recommend something specific because their menu changes quite often. This is not your normal steak... More
This is my favorite restaurant in Laguna Beach. They serve a great stake and fish. It's hard to recommend something specific because their menu changes quite often. This is not your normal steak house or something in that you actually order a real meal instead of a piece of stake and some sides. One thing I can recommend is their soup of the day which sounds strange, however I have so far never been disappointed with it even though it is different every time.
The place is pretty small so you should definitely get a reservation if you are not by yourself.
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A cozy, cool, hip and hot restaurant in Laguna. I'd been driving by for a few years and always wondered about the food. It got a stellar Zagat rating. We celebrated a friends B-day there last night... More
A cozy, cool, hip and hot restaurant in Laguna. I'd been driving by for a few years and always wondered about the food. It got a stellar Zagat rating. We celebrated a friends B-day there last night and the food was beautiful and delicios-o!.
Loved the music and the whole setting.
Try it - you will be a believer!
Pros: Wonderful ambiance, music, cocktails and food
Cons: all good
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I love the food, the service and the location. Perfect place for a casual dinner on a Saturday night. I love the warmth and espeacially the cuisine and of course the prices.
I love the food, the service and the location. Perfect place for a casual dinner on a Saturday night. I love the warmth and espeacially the cuisine and of course the prices.
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great food..excellent seafood dishes. great desserts.
great wine list and very knowledgeable staff, including busboys
great service
great ambiance
great location
what more could you ask for
great food..excellent seafood dishes. great desserts.
great wine list and very knowledgeable staff, including busboys
great service
great ambiance
great location
what more could you ask for
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Every experience I have had at Tabu has been wonderful, from a Valentine's dinner to a glass of wine and appetizer with a girlfriend. I could go just for the bread, but I always end up ordering the... More
Every experience I have had at Tabu has been wonderful, from a Valentine's dinner to a glass of wine and appetizer with a girlfriend. I could go just for the bread, but I always end up ordering the mac and cheese and some delicious protein (try anything with the side of 'forbidden rice'). I have repeatedly been greeted by an owner and have had excellent service.
The space is small, so you'll have waiters squeezing by you, but not so much that it is irritating. I love the intimate vibe: I feel like I can relax instead of feeling the need to be proper or keep my voice down, and I meet my neighbors at every meal! If you don't have a reservation, try getting a seat at the 'bar' of the open kitchen...another great way to meet people and watch the food prep.
PROS: great food, great ambience, great service
CONS: parking, reservations (but I hear they are expanding in the near future...I hope the vibe stays the same with added chances to get a seat!)
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This restaurant is very unique. The food was wonderful (especially the steak) It is definetly worth trying is out. A little pricy but worth it. Suggest making a reservation.
This restaurant is very unique. The food was wonderful (especially the steak) It is definetly worth trying is out. A little pricy but worth it. Suggest making a reservation.
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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... More
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
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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... More
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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This restaurant has excellent food...it's fresh and unique. Be sure to get reservations because it's a small place. The food is expensive, but worth it for a special occasion!
This restaurant has excellent food...it's fresh and unique. Be sure to get reservations because it's a small place. The food is expensive, but worth it for a special occasion!
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