25 Best Soul Food Restaurants In Lake Forest

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A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills restaurant

1. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills

4.5

Awesome(302)

$$$$

• Soul food • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 24 times today

Our waitress. Rene was amazing.. She always was smiling and happy. Regardless of so many tables. She was waiting on. Food was good as always.

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2. The Drake in Laguna

4.8

Exceptional(1938)

$$$$

• Soul food • Laguna Beach

Booked 46 times today

One of my favorite nights . Celebrated 23 years. The food and entertainment were all 5 stars. Christopher the pianist played one of our requests , which was touching and beautifully played . Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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3. Culinary Dropout - Orange

4.6

Exceptional(513)

$$$$

• Soul food • Orange

Booked 80 times today

Great food and service. Perfect place to have dinner on Halloween.

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4. Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

4.7

Exceptional(11757)

$$$$

• Soul food • Newport Beach

Booked 106 times today

Best ocean front restaurant ever! We have been going to the Beachcomber for over 30 years and have never been disappointed. The food is fresh and beautifully cooked, cocktails at sunset are amazing, and hearing the waves is always relaxing. A bit of heaven!

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5. Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch

4.6

Exceptional(454)

$$$$

• Soul food • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 14 times today

We had a great experience at the reopening. We sat at the bar, enjoyed fantastic food and drinks. The staff worked together seamlessly . We we’re so impressed with the manager

6. Oak- Laguna Beach

4.3

Awesome(1940)

$$$$

• Soul food • Laguna Beach

Booked 15 times today

Great menu & friendly service. Nice ambiance & good value!

7. Zov's Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(767)

$$$$

• Soul food • Irvine

Booked 16 times today

We always enjoy. The menu is improved. The seafood linguine was excellent. My wife enjoyed her shrimp and angel hair pasta dish. Of course they continue to offer their traditional dishes as well. Excellent service as well.

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8. Knolls Restaurant - Laguna Niguel

4.8

Exceptional(158)

$$$$

• Soul food • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 14 times today

Love First Wednesday jazz night with Leo Vigil and his crackerjack band. Last night his guest was Tony Lindsay a lead singer with Santana for 25 years. Soul and jazz was outstanding! A nice cocktail, wine, excellent calamari and a fab pizza made for a perfect evening!

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9. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8

Exceptional(3829)

$$$$

• Soul food • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 64 times today

The food, the service and the atmosphere are top notch. It was such a wonderful and enjoyable experience.

10. Wine Gallery

4.8

Exceptional(699)

$$$$

• Soul food • Laguna Beach

Booked 5 times today

Chris and company always present terrific Wine & Bites events with delicious small bites paired with excellent wines. In this case, it was with high-end wines from the Huneeus portfolio. Another great "wine and dine" evening and experience!

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills

2. The Drake in Laguna

3. Culinary Dropout - Orange

4. Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove

5. Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch

6. Oak- Laguna Beach

7. Zov's Irvine

8. Knolls Restaurant - Laguna Niguel

9. The Tea House on Los Rios

10. Wine Gallery

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