O Fine Japanese Cuisine — Restaurant in Laguna Beach

Food O Fine's selection of sushi is abundant with delicious gems that do not disappoint.

We ordered the Yuzu Bloom and fell head over heels for this drink. The floral liquer mixed with the Yuzu sake was both refreshing and a perfect start to our meal.

We started with the Baked Lobster Roll which came with a beautiful presentation of the lobster tail they used to create the rolls on the side. The roll itself was rich with savory decadence from the lobster itself that was wonderfully complemented with the roll underneath. The side of mushrooms that is served with it is no throwaway side either. When paired with the roll, the mushrooms marry incredibly well to the slight sweetness of the lobster.

We then moved on to the crispy lobster roll which we assumed would be similar to the baked lobster roll. Not so! It was surprising how the crispy texture truly transformed the experience. The juxtaposition between the crunchy lobster with the soft roll underneath created a truly enjoyable texture experience in the mouth. Not to mention the delicious flavor the lobster provides on its own.

We closed our meal with the premium chirashi bowl and the only thing I could think of was, "Wow!" Where most other sushi restaurants would settle for providing lower quality fish in their chirashi bowls, O Fine refuses to cut corners. Everything from the toro down to the sweet shrimp was a burst of flavor that had us wanting more. One thing I rarely do is use ginger to cleanse my palate between fish, but as we were digging into our bowl, I was taking bites of ginger between every fish to truly taste the richness of every piece. We even had some surprise fish in the bowl! I have never had ankimo before and it was absolute delicious in the chirashi bowl.

Service The service at O Fine was absolutely incredible to match the food. We were served by Iga and John and they were attentive and very friendly. There was not a moment where a glass was unfilled nor an finished plate was left on the bar. Many restaurants would do well to learn from the servers at O Fine.

Ambience As you can see from the photos, the ambience at O Fine is positively beautiful. We were sat at the bar and were enamored by the blue accents on the Barton. The ambience is not just limited to the bar. When you walk in, you are met with a very modern, yet warm and welcoming luxurious feel.

O Fine was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We felt very welcome and taken care of the entire time and thoroughly enjoyed everything we ate. This is definitely a new go-to sushi spot for us that we will be bringing all our friends to. If you are in the area or simply craving a high quality sushi experience, you simply must go to O Fine. You will not leave...

Viktoriia and I love sushi. In fact, we met at a sushi place in Aliso Viejo one night when a mutual friend introduced us. Thereafter, we visited almost every sushi place in the Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo areas we could find over the last six months.

Now for starters, Viktoriia is one of the most critical consumers I have ever met, especially when it comes to sushi. As we visited all the local "Hot-Spots", we were usually relatively disappointed in the overall quality of the dishes and/or of the service.

This all changed when we found O' Fine. O' Fine was a real find. A gem of a restaurant hidden by the presence of a more well-known sushi place in the same plaza, Starfish - Laguna Beach.

After scouting nearly every sushi place in the area for the last six months, Viktoriia and I cannot get enough of this place. It is incredible. After nine visits, we have yet to have a bad or subpar meal there yet.

Not only is every piece of sushi they serve fresh, it is presented well. And it is not just the sushi, it is now our favorite place to get ramen. Every time we go there, we are impressed more and more by the quality and the sheer deliciousness of each and every dish.

In visiting this location, we got to know one of the server/managers, Don, who makes this place even more amazing. Don knows the dishes and he knows how to make customers feel welcomed and appreciated.

If you are looking for a great Japanese food place with amazing sushi, incredible ramen, and amazing service, visit O' Fine Sushi and ask for Don while you are at it, he will make the experience that much...

This sushi place is hands down one of my favorite restaurants to visit, and for good reason - the food is beyond amazing! The fish is incredibly fresh and delicious, and the chefs really know how to craft sushi rolls and nigiri with the perfect rice to fish ratio. The attention to detail is evident in every bite.

The Toro and Wagyu Nigiri are some of my personal favorites - the flavors are simply out of this world. And if you're looking for a great variety of flavors, the 12 piece sampler is definitely a must-have. It's the perfect way to try out a range of flavors and really get a sense of the quality of the ingredients.

I would also like to add that the service at this sushi place is top-notch. Our waiter Jess was beyond amazing and always takes good care of us. She is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, and always makes great recommendations. The staff in general is very friendly and accommodating, making the dining experience even more enjoyable.

Overall, I can't say enough about this sushi place. It's not my favorite sushi restaurant, it's my beyond favorite. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the chefs really know how to craft incredible sushi dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. If you're a fan of sushi, you absolutely have to give this...