Situated on a compound of traditional Laguna bungalows with an earthy glow, Sapphire is often touted as one of the best restaurants in town with its star chef and tough reservations. Divided between a more rustic dining room with bar and outdoor terrace with crackling fire pit, diners come in search of gourmet meals with a casual Southern Californian style. In addition to the main eatery open for lunch and dinner, the property is home to a gourmet market known as The Pantry offering delicatessen with cheese, meats and epicurean products.
The Food
Iranian-born and Swiss-trained chef Azmin Ghahreman creates a daily lunch and nightly menu of pre-appetizers nibbles like home-fried chips with sage and sea-salt or Mezzeh tasting. Main appetizers include ahi tartare with melba toast, Argentine beef capriccio with crispy potato and incredible Greek octopus salad with oregano-basil dressing. Main course globetrots for dishes like Seafood paella with Spanish chorizo, red mango curried Barramundi, chicken potpie and pork schnitzel with haricots verts.
Last Word
Chef Azmin Ghahreman creates a global menu in upscale Laguna Beach dining room with lively terrace and epicurean market.
