The Loft

The food, the ambiance and the service is absolutely amazing. Came here for a business lunch and they did not disappoint. This will be my go to place when I’m in Laguna Beach. The views of the beach are breathtaking and there’s nothing like it anywhere in this area!

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at The Loft for our anniversary and, by the time we left, we agreed it was one of our top 3 favorite meals we've ever had. We made a reservation for a little later in the evening so we could walk around the resort and beach area for sunset and would highly recommend it as the surrounding beaches are beautiful and picturesque. After, we sat down for dinner on the patio, and enjoyed the gorgeous view overlooking the Pacific. Robert was our waiter and was an expert at his craft. He was extremely kind, helpful, knowledgeable and couldn't have made our experience better. The food was stellar - we had the stone fruit salad, coffee crusted NY Strip and roasted carrots. They also brought us a chocolate surprise for our anniversary and we still ended up ordering another dessert because of how good everything was. We ended with the mille-feuille, which was exceptional. We both left the meal with big smiles on our faces and have been talking about it every day since. The Loft is a true accomplishment in a culinary and service experience. Thank you, Montage and Robert, for an unforgettable evening!

I’ve been to The Loft at Montage Hotel twice now — once for lunch with my husband and once solo for dinner — and overall, it’s a beautiful spot with great food. During our first visit for lunch, we had fresh juices, the grain bowl, and a Caesar salad. Everything was delicious and well-prepared. Unfortunately, the terrace was not an option due to ongoing construction as it was very loud, which definitely took away from the experience. We were really hoping to enjoy the outdoor seating and the views. For my second visit, I came alone for dinner. Even though there were plenty of empty tables, they made me wait about 10 minutes to be seated, which felt a bit unnecessary. But once I was seated, the rest of the experience was enjoyable. I ordered the scallops — there were only three on the plate, but they were actually quite satisfying and tasted great. Definitely more on the light and elegant side. Overall, I do like this place and would come back — especially once the construction is finished. Sitting on the terrace seems like a big part of the full experience, and I’d love to enjoy it properly next time.

We had an amazing breakfast experience at Loft. Me and my friend ordered omelets, egg Benedict and latte.The food was delicious and the view breathtaking! Our server was professional and at the sametime hospitable.

The loft is easily one of my favorite restaurants in SoCal. On my last trip warmly greeted and seated overlooking the pool and the ocean, the Sommelier Gary helped me and my date pick out a bottle of a fantastic Riesling and spoke with us a while about chartreuse varieties. The waiter made some recommendations including an off menu parmesan risotto which ended up ordering with a lobster tail. The foot was exceptional and the lobster Tail served over the parmesan Risotto currently lives rent free in my mind. Great experience and I found it to be great value for the service, setting and food quality they provide.

Wonderful evening to start our Vacation! We came right at the start of Dinner.. no reservation, no wait & the hosts were able to accommodate at the beautiful tables along the ledge! Food was excellent, service was exceptional especially Emerson (he was extremely kind). View is breathtaking.. I look forward to dining again. I recommend all dishes pictured.

My hubs and I frequent The Loft often and always have great service and food. Unfortunately, their reservation policies are so rigidly enforced. They require a card and 48 hours notice to cancel (not uncommon). I called the morning of my reservation when I realized there was a chance of rain, and explained my elderly mother is ill and sensitive to the cold so I didn't want to take her to the beach. It is not a holiday, and the restaurant is not at capacity. There are plenty of tables for new reservations. At first, the receptionist said no worries to canceling. When I asked to confirm I wouldn't be charged, she checked and said, "oh no, you will be." $40 per guest (three of us), no exceptions unless "someone is in the hospital." Montage is not hurting for money or business. I was respectful and am a frequent guest with no history of no-showing. I'm very disheartened that they treat their patrons this way.

A very good experience. The food was pretty tasty, but not to the point of being as good as people let it on to be. The service was 5 stars and the atmosphere was very nice. This restaurant is located in the Montage Laguna hotel. It's on a very nice piece of property with an excellent view. However, this place does get crowded, so be aware of that. Overall - a very nice experience. I'd also make reservations well in advance for this place.