Evan's Gourmet - Laguna Beach, California

Schuyler L.

Locals small coastal town cuisine serving continental fare. Soon to become a locals secret spot without a doubt. They spare the hipster food & dish out actual good food. The wine list is paired nicely.

Tammy, the server, seemed excited to be a part of this place. Looking for a hyper local restaurant for dinner? This is the hidden gem.

Miguel S.

Very small, intimate and private restaurant with very good service. Due to the size may need a reservation to get in. We got the Shrimp Etouffe, the Catfish and the Peach and Blueberry Pie for dessert. Well presented and rounded dishes, nothing to blow up our minds but pretty good.

Chris S.

We have been ordering takeout from this place since the start of the pandemic and have always enjoyed their food. We finally made a trip down to dine in. We were seated at the chef table since we did not have a reservation. We ordered the fried oyster, gumbo, and shrimp étouffée. Enjoyed all three dishes. The pickle really added a dimension with the fried oyster dish. The gumbo had a nutty flavor to it that made it uniquely savory. The shrimp étouffée sauce was very flavorful, and yet, not overly heavy. The place itself has a uniquely New Orlean feel to it. We will definitely be back!

Joe R.

The experience was wonderful. The service, ambiance and food were terrific. The cauliflower and fried green tomatoes appetizers were delicious. I had the shrimp and grits as my entree and the corn bread pudding as a side for the table. There wasn't anything on the table that wasn't prepared properly. Everything we had was flavorful and intentional. The cobbler that we had for dessert was good but, in my opinion, not as good as the rest of the meal. The ambiance was charming and the prices were reasonable. The service was impeccable.

SJ Y.

sooooo good!! everything was exceptionally delicious and well seasoned down to the t. hard to choose a favorite but loved the catfish, Mac n cheese, the shrimp and the buttermilk pie!!

been a minute since I had a meal this good. definitely coming back 200%. compliments to the chef and owner!

J T.

One of the best meals we have in Laguna Beach in years. Every dish from appetizers through desserts was beyond fabulous. Evan is amazing!

Paige C.

Stopped in here last night with my wife for an anniversary dinner. We were looking for a casual, low-key, neighborhood place. What a fantastic find! The food preparation was outstanding. I had the filet with crab cakes and my wife had the sea bass. Both done to perfection. Our server was super-attentive and very friendly. In addition, the live music on Saturdays is a great touch. Great artist that gave the place a nice vibe. Will definitely go back and would highly recommend.

Note: This restaurant occupies the former site of Roux Restaurant, which to it's credit, was also outstanding and will be missed.

ANDY

•Evan's Gourmet
•Entrées: Trottole Pasta 28$, Atlantic Salmon 8oz 34$
•Dessert: Kentucky Butter Cake 12$
•Customer Service: "Helpful on details of specifics ingredients on the menu."
•Aesthetic "Date Night": I can only speak on being placed by the window, which in results the experience who I was with made it feel more intimate...

•Evan's Gourmet— For a date night is well recommended by me, again by only having the experience of sitting by the window. So I won't speak much about the atmosphere of this restaurant. Entrées with Dessert...