Midrange
Olamendi's
1100 south coast hwy, #202 at oak street, (http://www.olamendis.com/...). mexican restaurant with a view and an extensive menu, including a lite menu 300 calories. dinners about $15.
Ti Amo
31727 s. coast hwy. in south laguna, 949499-5350. creative mediterranean cuisine. try the seared ahi with a sesame-seed crust.
French 75 Bistro
1464 south coast hwy near mountain rd, 949494-8444, (http://www.culinaryadvent...). contemporary renderings of classic bistro dishes. dinner only. entrã©es about $18-$38; prix fixe menu $30. early entrã©es at half price 5-6:30pm.
Hotel Laguna
425 south coast hwy in the village. the deck has great views of the beach and relatively cheap food like burgers and salads.
Taco Loco
640 south coast hwy, 949497-1635. fast-food ambiance, but quality of the food equals many higher-price restaurants. favorites include cajun-spiced seafood tacos, blackened lobster tacos, and the mushroom-and-tofu burgers. opens late on friday and saturday, til 2am.