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Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay Nirvana Grille, located in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach, is a female-owned American restaurant that offers California Wine Country inspired cuisine. With a focus on sourcing the freshest ingredients available, including Free Range & Organic Poultry and 100% Sustainable Seafood, Executive Chef Lindsay Smith aims to feed her guests just as she would her own family in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner with various dietary concerns taken into consideration to meet the needs of their guests.
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Let Us Host You!Looking for a cozy and organic space to have your next event. Look no further than Nirvana By Chef Linds...
06/24/2026

Let Us Host You!

Looking for a cozy and organic space to have your next event. Look no further than Nirvana By Chef Lindsay in Laguna Beach. We host events from bridal showers to graduation parties.

Every celebration deserves thoughtful details, delicious food, and time spent with the people who matter most.

This weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a beautiful bridal shower filled with personalized touches, handcrafted cocktails, seasonal cuisine, and a stunning tablescape designed to celebrate a very special bride-to-be.

Whether you’re planning a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner, or family gathering, we’d love to help create an experience your guests will remember long after the last course is served.

We can’t wait to have you!

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05/06/2026

Spend a day in the life with me as a hostess at nirvana by chef lindsay where everything is seed oil free, organic, and made in house.
Every dish is built around real ingredients clean oils and a focus on quality you can actually taste from our spaghetti squash with organic chicken meatballs to fresh vegetable plates and grass-fed grilled natural filet mignon with mushroom truffle butter
In this video we got to focus on the food but come back next time to learn more about this amazing restaurant!


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https://kxfmradio.org/LAF/We’re so honored to be nominated for *Favorite Locals Hang* for the Laguna Achievement Festiva...
04/26/2026

https://kxfmradio.org/LAF/

We’re so honored to be nominated for *Favorite Locals Hang* for the Laguna Achievement Festival with KXFM Radio!! Click the link above and vote for us!

This community means everything to us, and being recognized alongside so many amazing local spots is truly special. The LAF Awards celebrate the people and places that make Laguna Beach so unique—full of creativity, connection, and local love

If Nirvana has ever been your go-to spot, your favorite dinner, or a place that feels like home, we’d be so grateful for your vote

✨ Category #14 – Favorite Locals Hang
🗳 One vote per email (you can skip other categories!)

Thank you for supporting local and being part of our journey—we appreciate you more than you know!

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Our monthly Women’s Dinner this past Tuesday was truly something special Hosted by Chef Lindsay, this hands-on night bro...
04/24/2026

Our monthly Women’s Dinner this past Tuesday was truly something special

Hosted by Chef Lindsay, this hands-on night brought everyone together to make fantastic food, craft delicious cocktails and share an unforgettable evening.

What made it even more meaningful — every detail was created by the women themselves. From beautifully arranged flowers to carefully folded napkins, and even serving each dish, this night was built on creativity, collaboration, and community

Beyond the food, the energy in the room was incredibly powerful. There was something so moving about watching women come together, support one another, and share their stories — it created a space that felt inspiring, uplifting, and genuinely special.

With 42 guests and heartfelt speeches from Chef Lindsay and attendees, it was one of our most memorable dinners yet.

Join us for our next Women’s Dinner on May 19th — don’t miss it 💫

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Happy Earth Day from Nirvana! 🌏🌞🌺Today we celebrated our beautiful planet — but at Nirvana, every day is Earth Day.🌱 Fro...
04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day from Nirvana! 🌏🌞🌺
Today we celebrated our beautiful planet — but at Nirvana, every day is Earth Day.🌱
From our wild-caught fish and grass-fed beef to our seed-oil-free kitchen, sustainability isn’t a trend for us — it’s how we live. Even the tables you gather around and the charcuterie boards we make are handcrafted by Chef Lindsay from reclaimed wood, including our beloved eucalyptus table made from a fallen Laguna Beach tree. 🌲
Clean food. Conscious sourcing. Zero compromise on flavor.
This is Nirvana style.


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🌿 SPRING MENU DEBUT🌿 A Hit So Far—Thank You, Laguna Beach! 🌿We’ve loved seeing so many of you in this week—sharing meals...
04/02/2026

🌿 SPRING MENU DEBUT

🌿 A Hit So Far—Thank You, Laguna Beach! 🌿

We’ve loved seeing so many of you in this week—
sharing meals, discovering new favorites, and raving about our Spring Menu Debut.

If you haven’t joined us yet… or you’re ready to come back for more—
there’s still time.

✨ BOGO 50% on all food items
(Buy one, get one 50% off—equal or lesser value)

✔ Use it as many times as you like
✔ Perfect for sharing, tasting, and exploring the menu

🌿 Final Days to Enjoy:
• Thursday & Friday Dinner
• Friday & Saturday Lunch

Please note: We will be closed Saturday evening for a private event.

Fresh, seasonal, clean, and crafted with intention—
this is spring at Nirvana.

✨ Reservations are filling quickly—don’t miss it.

👉 Book your table now

Address

303 Broadway Street
Laguna Beach, CA
92651

To get to the restaurant on Broadway Street in Laguna Beach, you can take public transport by using the bus stop located just a few steps away from the restaurant. Alternatively, if you are driving, there are several parking options nearby including a paid parking lot and metered street parking. From there, the restaurant is just a short walk away.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm

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What people say

American restaurants are known for their diverse and delicious cuisine, and Nirvana Grille in Laguna Beach is no exception. This female-owned restaurant, led by Executive Chef Lindsay Smith, serves up California Wine Country inspired dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. What sets Nirvana Grille apart is their commitment to using only the freshest ingredients available, including free-range and organic poultry, sustainable seafood, meats free of antibiotics and hormones, and seasonal local or organic produce sourced within 300 miles.

Chef Lindsay's passion for conscious cooking extends beyond just the food on the plate. The restaurant also focuses on reducing waste to lessen their environmental footprint while supporting the local community they are a part of. With a menu that caters to even the most discerning guests with dietary concerns such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, and keto diets, everyone can enjoy a meal at Nirvana Grille.

Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch or dinner (open Wednesday-Saturday), you'll be welcomed into a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like home. So if you're looking for a restaurant that not only serves delicious food but also cares about the environment and community it's in, look no further than Nirvana Grille on Broadway Street in Laguna Beach.