McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach

4.9

188 Reviews

$31 to $50

Winery

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Welcome to McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach! We are a “hip” modern industrial luxury tasting lounge that is a cross between a New York “Soho” music venue and a “Napa Valley” tasting lounge. This is not an ordinary winery by any means.

Featuring a 16-foot glass garage door, skylights, and a shaded patio, McClain Cellars brings the beauty of Laguna Beach into the tasting room. Along the bar, you will find artistic wine bottles with unique paintings on each. Each of the wines has a clever name like, “Summer Breeze,” “Love & Happiness,” “Promise Keeper,” and “Faithful Friend” to name a few. With the capacity to host up to 49 guests at once, this quaint venue offers free parking, easy freeway access and flexible hours. The tasting lounge is in the HIVE at 849 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA next to Kitchen in the Canyon and the Laguna Beach Beer Company.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Winery, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–7:00 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 590-9980
Website
https://www.mcclaincellars.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jason McClain
Catering
Wine works for all occasions. Joining our wine club is the best way to take advantage of all the perks we have at McClain Cellars. ASK HOW TO JOIN OUR WINE CLUB FOR FREE To get the very best out of what we offer at McClain Cellars it's a good idea to consider our wine club. It's free to join and the cool thing about it is... you get to pick the wines for each allocation. It's really pretty simple. You join the club for free and commit to taking home 3, 6, or 12 bottles every quarter. For doing so you'll get 10%, 20%, or 30% off every bottle. On top of that, we offer you
Private party facilities
Got a private event? Need an awesome place to have it? Our Wine Tasting Lounge is ready to host your next private party. We offer Private Chef Pairings, Wine Tastings, and much more. We also have wine by the glass and bottles of wine that come from our winery in the Santa Ynez Valley of California. You will have a chance to enjoy our wide collection of cheese, charcuterie, and light snacks as well. One of the all-time favorite items on our menu, besides the wine, of course, is our artisan popcorn. It's not your ordinary popcorn by any means. It is very unique. Air-popped, white hulless corn from Amish country with fresh herbs and spices made with our fresh Sant Ynez valley olive oils. Flavors such as black truffle & garlic, Garlic Pepper and Rosemary, and many more to pair with the wine. It's just yummy. We can not wait to see you at McClain Cellars and show you just how great wine is served.

Location
849 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1839
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Cross street
Laguna Canyon Frontage Road
Parking details
We have our very own parking lot with plenty of space. If, by chance, things should get a little busy... there is plenty of free street parking and metered parking as well. Located in the HIVE right next to the Sawdust Festival
Public transit
Located in the HIVE right next to the Sawdust Festival and across from the Pagent of the Masters.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Experiences

5 Star Wine Tasting from the Santa Ynez Valley
Multiple dates available
Award-winning wines from the Santa Ynez Valley are waiting for you. Offering 5 different wine tasting flights to enjoy. All white, red & white, all reds, reserve only and the owner's flight. Choose the one that is best for you. We also offer an amazing Artisan Popcorn pairing that you can add to your wine flight features homemade flavors like Black Truffle & Garlic, Garlic Pepper & Rosemary, and many more.
Live Music and Hand Crafted Wine
Multiple dates available
Enhance your wine tasting experience with the smooth sounds of live music in the background Enjoy the best Laguna Beach’s famed weather fireside on our patio, cozied up front row on a couch or up close and personal at our gorgeous bar. No matter where you sit, you will have the best seat in the house to enjoy our featured musician while sipping on some stupid good wine. Choose from one of our personally crafted wine flights, including a monthly charity flight. You can also enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, along with our gourmet air popped popcorn and selections of meat and cheese. *Please note Live Music is only available from 5pm-8pm Saturdays and 2:30pm-6pm Sundays* **Reservation does not include wine tasting**
Christi Fisher on September 30th Live at McClain's
Aug 1 - Sep 30, 2023
Get ready to be amazed from 5pm - 8pm by the talented pianist, Christi Fisher, right here in Orange County! With her classical training and love for music, she brings a diverse range of genres to life through her captivating performances. Whether performing solo or with local bands, Christi's repertoire covers a wide variety of styles. From rock to soul and blues, she infuses each song with powerful vocals, deep emotions, and an endless enthusiasm that will have you tapping your feet and singing along. Come on down and let Christi's music fill the air with its magic. Get ready to dance, sing, and create wonderful memories. It's going to be a simple and fun musical journey with Christi Fisher in Orange County. See you there!

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Hot spot
Orange County
Great for fine wines
South Orange County
Hot spot
South Orange County
Great for fine wines

188 Reviews

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Kimberly
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had another wonderful time at McClain's with friends. Music was great, not too loud and very good musician that really added to the ambiance. Service is always incredible here. Beautiful night in the canyon.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 31, 2023
Hi Kimberly, Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, means the world to us. We are so elated that you had such a wonderful time again. Be sure to check out our social media for all the latest events and wines being released. See you soon. Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
The wines are fantastic but the “food” samples are obnoxiously overpriced. The wine flights are also overpriced. Location doesn’t have a view or a particularly nice ambiance. Although I might grab a bottle of wine, I will not be doing the tastings or ordering the “food.”
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that you think our food and wine flights were overpriced. I would like to buy you a glass of wine next time you come in to grab a bottle of wine :)
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SteveR
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good wine - sourced from Santa Ynez grapes and well developed through the bottling process. They know what they are doing!! Good snacks and service. We were made to feel welcomed.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Hi Steve, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. We can't wait to see you soon :)
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eric is amazing and he is a huge reason why we had a great time. He is knowledgeable and so much fun.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 23, 2023
Thank you so much for leaving a review, it means the world to us. We can't wait to see you soon. Cheers!
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Linda
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
McClair Cellars is a great place to sample wines, meet friends and grab a bite to eat. The staff is always welcoming and attentive, making sure you are comfortable and have a good time. I always enjoy my visits.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Hi Linda, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. We can't wait to see you again soon. Cheers!
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Jasmeer
Orange County
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
It was our first time and it was amazing. The quality of wines are pretty good and every single staff member exceeds expectations. I highly recommend this place to try out.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Hi Jasmeer, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, it means the world! We look forward to seeing you again soon, Cheers :)
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best. I love this place for the wine tasting and excellent service.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. Can't wait to see you again soon. Cheers!
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delmardiner
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service & knowledge about the wines. Cute little wine tasting place with bites & great artwork. Walking distance to town & there is a free shuttle. Great place for a date or small group.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. Can't wait to see you again soon. Cheers!
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MonicaAlexis
Orange County
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Taylor was our Ambassador/server this time and she is incredible! We brought some friends here to try it out and they loved it just as much as we do.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Hi Monica, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. We might be bias, but we think Taylor is incredible as well. Hope to see you soon. Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris did a great job with our large group’s wine tasting. The wines were delicious!
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. Can't wait to see you again soon. Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taylor was wonderful. She told us all about the wines. The appetizers we had were delicious and complimented the wines we tasted nicely. We loved the music, too.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. Can't wait to see you again soon. Cheers!
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Yoliegirl
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Erik was our server and he was fantastic. He was educated about the wines and very personable. He took good care of us. We also enjoyed Christie's music. Very entertaining. Great afternoon.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. Can't wait to see you again soon. Cheers!
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Gretchen
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fun wine tasting, many good wines. The live music was great, really made the whole experience!
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Scott
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a wonderful place for a date or to gather with friends. Great wine and food / snacks if desired. Service is top notch!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food2service5ambience5
Great little neighborhood gem! Casual, great service, good music & fun wines.
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on August 18, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means the world to us. Can't wait to see you again soon. Cheers!
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GGO16
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice environment. Taylor made the experience so great. Wilfax musician was awesome.
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PattiandPaul
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating our 35th anniversary in Laguna Beach and chose McClain to just taste some wine, Kaitlyn was amazing and so was the wine!!! Also ordered a couple of appetizers and were blown away! Very fun environment, staff is incredible, wine was delightful! Can’t wait to go back again!!! Kudos to Kaitlynn and the team for turning a “just tasting” into “we love you” moment!!!
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on March 16, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, it means the world to us! You just described everything we strive for as a business and we are beaming with happiness. Kaitlyn is an amazing Ambassador and we are so lucky to have her. Please join us again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Wine tasting
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best wine and the best service!! We love Taylor!!! Great place to just chill and enjoy a tasting or a glass or two of their wine!
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on January 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We might be biased but we love Taylor too! We hope to see you soon.
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andram
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great place...great time....we will be back! We loved it!
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WallPlaceReview
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening.
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JoanneY
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall service was great! Enjoyed the ambiance. Definitely refer friends to this place.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal experience Amy and Taylor made us feel like family. 10/10 recommend. Best wine tasting in Orange County.
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MonicaC
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the wine and the service here. There's not much for food (popcorn, little bites) so we actually ordered food next door, and was able to eat it with a great bottle of Kayla's Crush. (Great wine!)
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Kiki
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The wines are delicious and they have a good variety. The service is exemplary! We love going there to wine down!
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SpartyGal
Hawaii
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food1service5ambience3
Totally awesome wine tasting but no food; not a good combination! Wines are definitely worth tasting and shipping home; not available in national distribution
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I celebrated my birthday party. It was absolutely great! The service the location the wine. All amazing!
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MarlaH
Central Coast
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Service was awesome but overall pricing and discount structure left us disappointed. Tastings are too expensive and you have to buy 3 overpriced bottles to get a “free” tasting. This is our 3rd or 4th visit to a McClain’s location and probably our last. The wines are good but not fantastic. Pricing is what I would expect from a Napa/Sonoma winery with a pedigree not an urban winery just trying to make a name for themselves. FYI, I had to leave a rating for food in order to submit the review but we did not have the food. Valet parking is required and first 2 hours are free. That should have been enough time for a leisurely tasting but turns out we got back to the valet stand about 5-10 minutes late and we were charged $10 for parking. Not the fault of the winery, but left a bad impression after already feeling we were overcharged for our wine tasting.
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DebbieN
Orange County
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience5
The server was excellent. However, management understaffed with only having 1 server for the entire place on a Thursday evening especially during Pageant of the Masters. I really hope at some point they are able to serve real food, even if just light appetizers.
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TracyL
Las Vegas
152 reviews
vip
5.0
152 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wine and service was spectacular!!
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on July 25, 2022
Thank you so much for leaving us this review!! I am so glad you had an amazing time! We can't wait to have you come back again soon (:
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JordanR
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Our experience was excellent. I think that their wines are limited in terms of taste between the different varieties. However their popcorn and cheese selection was great. I think it is a little expensive for what you get but all in all we had a great time and plan to attend again at another location.
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RhondaT
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wine was delicious. Juliana made us a charcuterie board which was awesome. A very pleasant way to spend the afternoon.
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christyL
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
We didn’t have any food 😀but would love if you had some simple options like salads
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JavaMo
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place to relax and enjoy good friends, good service and great wines. Shout out to Taylor for being so accomodating for a "special visit" my wife and I made to the lounge.
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JeniferW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The wines are great. Lots of options. Prepare for light snacks for purchase. No outside food allowed. Pourers are friendly and accommodating. Relaxing and covid friendly. Love to hang out here
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food1service4ambience3
Good wine but they need a kitchen. The pre-packaged snacks that they did have were very limited and not exciting.
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DELISH
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always on point!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience4
Had a nice time. McCade was insightful and knowledgeable about the wines chosen.
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Nemo1234
Philadelphia
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Everyone enjoy the wine. We felt like we had to wait a little too long in between taste but otherwise very nice experience
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on April 19, 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review. We are so sorry you did not have the best experience. I am glad you enjoyed the wine and would still recommend us to others. We will definitely take this feedback to our team and make sure we are on top of it (: We would for you to come back and give us another chance to make it up to you!
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Sara
San Diego
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Very nice wine selection
McClain Cellars - Laguna BeachResponded on April 19, 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this nice review Sara. I am so glad you enjoyed the wine. We hope to have you join us again soon (:
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach using the Order Online button.

McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach is rated 4.9 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach

849 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1839

Additional information

Cross street
Laguna Canyon Frontage Road
Neighborhood
Laguna Beach
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–7:00 pm Wed–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Cuisines
Winery, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have our very own parking lot with plenty of space. If, by chance, things should get a little busy... there is plenty of free street parking and metered parking as well. Located in the HIVE right next to the Sawdust Festival
Public transit
Located in the HIVE right next to the Sawdust Festival and across from the Pagent of the Masters.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason McClain
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://www.mcclaincellars.com/
Phone number
(949) 590-9980
Catering
Wine works for all occasions. Joining our wine club is the best way to take advantage of all the perks we have at McClain Cellars. ASK HOW TO JOIN OUR WINE CLUB FOR FREE To get the very best out of what we offer at McClain Cellars it's a good idea to consider our wine club. It's free to join and the cool thing about it is... you get to pick the wines for each allocation. It's really pretty simple. You join the club for free and commit to taking home 3, 6, or 12 bottles every quarter. For doing so you'll get 10%, 20%, or 30% off every bottle. On top of that, we offer you
Private party facilities
Got a private event? Need an awesome place to have it? Our Wine Tasting Lounge is ready to host your next private party. We offer Private Chef Pairings, Wine Tastings, and much more. We also have wine by the glass and bottles of wine that come from our winery in the Santa Ynez Valley of California. You will have a chance to enjoy our wide collection of cheese, charcuterie, and light snacks as well. One of the all-time favorite items on our menu, besides the wine, of course, is our artisan popcorn. It's not your ordinary popcorn by any means. It is very unique. Air-popped, white hulless corn from Amish country with fresh herbs and spices made with our fresh Sant Ynez valley olive oils. Flavors such as black truffle & garlic, Garlic Pepper and Rosemary, and many more to pair with the wine. It's just yummy. We can not wait to see you at McClain Cellars and show you just how great wine is served.

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McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach

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Additional information

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Experiences

5 Star Wine Tasting from the Santa Ynez Valley

Live Music and Hand Crafted Wine

Christi Fisher on September 30th Live at McClain's

Menu

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach restaurant rated?

Does McClain Cellars - Laguna Beach offer gift cards?

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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