"Waiter was very nice and brought food in timely manner. Menu is great, with portions that allow one to finish without being stuffed. Good dessert menu too. No problem with parking--a big plus in Laguna Beach. Great restaurant to go to if your on your way out the canyon to a movie or any event. The owner, Marc, was there to greet us as we left, and that was nice."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Not only was the food very good, but the waiter (Juan) was attentive and had a nice sense of humor without being over the top. The wine list is thin, but the Crema Chardonnay he suggested over the house was a good call. He noticed that my son quickly ate his short ribs (they were fork tender) and asked if he wanted something else. We had seen mac and cheese with bacon on the menu so he quicikly brought out an order to fill him up! It's a small, locals restaurant, no view, but excellent food and service and a relaxing ambience. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Laguna Beach. And it's right on the Sawdust Festival property so if you're there in the summer, this is a great place to stop for dinner after you visit the booths."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Mark has reopened and the restaurant will be our local get together. FITZ Maurice, the artist, has so enjoyed the three visits (twice this weekend), with friends. The prices are superb, are servers Abel and Robert are terrific in their attention to our parties. Monday is local night at reduced prices and we will make that regularly."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Greatly enjoyed the half off Monday dining. Clever promo as the restaurant is good enough for full price on other nights. Even at full price, the menu is a good value."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"ReMark's is a wonderful little restaurant away from the crowds yet still within walking distance of downtown Laguna Beach. This restaurant has all the right ingredients: good food, good prices, good service, and good ambiance. I'm just glad Mark came back!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"I had the Rib Eye Steak and Chorizo Mac and Cheese with several glasses of wine! The food was delicious and the wine list small and good. I have been a fan of Mark's in all its iterations, this is a great spot for good food at a great price. I think it would be considered a "small" plates menu. Bit this 6'1" 200 plus lb guy found the size of the meal more than enough, I passed on desert, but it looked great!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"The waiter Julio made this a great dinner treat to a new place. The food was delicious and quick. The owner came and thanked us for our patronage and made us feel welcome. Can't wait to go back"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"ReMark's is a great place with great food and service, portions are just the right size and the prices are very reasonable and the staff is friendly. It is a smaller place so reservations are a good idea. The owner was there and seems to really look after every apsect of the business and he treats everybody there like family. We loved everything about it and will be back!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2010
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"We arrived early expecting to sit at the bar for a few yet the owner Mark met us at the door and when i mentioned we were early addressed us by name. It was a nice touch that only gave a glimpse of the evening. Mark came by the table a few times to check on us and to tell us stories of his life and career it was nice but not intrusive. The restaurant is small yet did not seem crowded. The noice level seemed a bit loud but that could be because the walls seem to be made of cinderblock and they reflected the sound. Overall i liked the place and we would be back."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Fantastic find. I've now been four times and I like it more and more each time. Juan is the best waiter I have ever had and my group of friends tonight decided we want to have this be our "Cheers". Love this place and hope it is around for a long time"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Unbelievable evening at an unbelievably low price. Ahi tower puts many others to sham. Service was very personable and Mark, the owner just adds to the greatest. Get there early as the place is small and good luck during the summer."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"This was a first visit for all of us, but we will be back! The owner and chef, Mark, was out and about, talking, visiting, advising. The food was fabulous-3 of us shared 5 dishes, and it was perfect. Each dish was delicious. Service was great."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We went to ReMark's for dinner before attending the Laguna Playhouse. Abel, our waiter, was attentive and friendly and made suggestions for drink and food. The Pear Salad and Chicken Curry were amazing. The three of us shared about six plates and were pleasantly satisfied with everything! We will definitely go again!
Mark, the owner, came by and checked in with us to make sure everything was okay! Attention to detail was perfect!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"ReMarks's is a great Laguna Beach restaurant. The food is excellent and very moderate considering the level of quality being served. They listen to the patrons as they will now be adding sorbet to their dessert menu...Yummy! Every time we've been there, the owner has been warm and always thanks every guest as they leave the restaurant. This has become one of new, favorite restaurants in the area."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Food was great, especially considering the price. Service was outstanding - friendly and efficient without being overbearing. They do need to improve the wine list - maybe a few more selections by the glass and an improved quality in the moderately priced wines."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
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"The theme at Remarks is great. Smaller portions of exceptionally well prepared dishes. The place is small but comfortable. Service was excellent and the pricing is bery reasonable. Laguna Beach can be difficult to find parking however that is not an issue at Remarks. All in all a great dining experience."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Mark has done an amazing job on re-opening his restaurant in a new location. Laguna Canyon Road is an interesting place to dine. Service and food are excellent. Salads to small dishes to entrees all amazing. We've dined there now a few times * it's been perfect. Can't wait for the weather to warm up and sit outside on the patio."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Mark DePalma has really hit this one out of the park. Not only is his food superb, but the serving sizes and prices, wine included, make ReMark's the kind of restaurant that my wife and I will return to often. The strip mall location is not particularly inviting, and is the ONLY somewhat negative factor, but that is a minor factor. Ample no-cost parking just outside the door is a definite plus for Laguna Beach diners. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This is our 2nd visit to ReMark's. Our 1st visit (about 3 weeks ago) was very good. Unfortunately, our 2nd visit was just OK. For our 2nd visit we invited another couple to join us as we raved about the restaurant. Our server (Able) was probably the problem. Our drink orders took about 10+ minutes at 6:30pm. It should take 10+ minutes if the restaurant was busy. It was about 1/3 full (not busy at all). Our friend ordered a Grey Goose Pear martini. It did not taste correct. Our other friend ordered Cajun Chicken, she got Curry Chicken. They were out of Chorizo Mac & Cheese. The waiter recommended Chorizo Fettuchini, we go just fettuchini. Our server came back and said it was a mistake and if we just wanted fettuchini."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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"I really like the new menu and lower prices. The dishes were prepared beautifully. The wait staff were just the right amount of attentive. I don't know if they treat everyone so nicely but we were with someone they "know". Lucky for us! We stopped going to the old "Marks" after having made a reservation we were told we would have to wait 45 minutes. They didn't even appologize. We left and never returned. We are hopeful that this incarnation of Remarks skips the need for an attitude adjustment because we would love to become "regulars"!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Booked a table for 6 which included a jet-lagged 6 year old. We arrived 45 min early (not intentionally) and they were so accommodating and helpful, especially with our son. When the rest of our party arrived, the fabulous service continued. Extremely reasonable pricing, great atmosphere and really good food!!! Kudos to ReMarks. The owner was at the door greeting every guest. Makes for a nice evening!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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"We are so happy that Mark's has reopened as ReMark's in the same lovely space. It is one of our neighborhood favorites. The food is excellent, the ambiance is welcoming and the already low prices have been reduced. On half price Mondays everything on the menu is a steal. The service is especially friendly and Mark is a wonderful host."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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"ReMarks was a pleasant surprise. Very nice menu of a variety of dishes that are well executed and portions that are reasonable. The pricing on their dishes is outstanding. This basically a bar atmosphere but the dishes are more bistro-esque. We went expecting a fine dining atmosphere and found ourselves in a much more casual environment which was a concern at first. But once the dishes came out we were very pleased. We had two appetizers green fried tomatoes and tuna tartare. Both were great. Our main course were chicken curry and salmon. Again both were very good."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Celebrated Valentines, and meet another couple for Monday night special pricing last week. Feels like eating with friends, since Laguna locals fill the place. Pricing is excellent, and drinks are reasonable. We will go back. I recommend ordering a salad with dinner, well worth the price. Mark is a fun guy and his ReMark is a fun place...see you there."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I can't find fault the quality of wait staff or the food and we have been several times now. Fried Green Tomatoes were great and the portion size is just perfect (as is the price). love the Fillet and short ribs. It's a great place to go to, and Mark makes it very personable, greets everybody, watches the tables, like an owner is supposed to do. It makes all the difference. We are going back this week with other friends who haven't been there for a while. Bar side is generally louder than the kitchen side IMHO."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Excellent food and a romantic atmosphere. We tried the lobster bisque, the fried green tomatoes, the bacon mac and cheese and the tacos. The lobster bisque was creamy and delicious with a good amount of flavor and balance. The fried tomatoes were out of this world with the smoked chipotle sauce. The mac and cheese wasn’t memorable but had a fair amount of bacon and was ultra hot. The filet minion tacos were seriously the best thing we had. We finished our meal with the pumpkin bread pudding which was a nice finish to a stellar meal. A+"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"We had our Valentine's Day dinner there and it was wonderful. Food, Service and wait staff were great. Mark (the owner) came by several times during the evening to check that everything was perfect."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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"I am so glad to see Mark re-invent this place as ReMark"s. The menu is familiar from the original Mark's, but it has been downsized in portions, but they were fine. However, they also downsized the pricing! When does that ever happen? The really good thing is the food quality and taste is just as good as it ever was, and that's great!
Service was very fast and friendly. We were quite happy and left very satisfied. We will be back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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"My wife and I were looking for a new place to try. We were pleasantly surprised to find ReMark's on OpenTable. The plate sizes are smaller than normal, but so so are the prices. The owner Mark stopped by each table greeting everyone. We had dinner and a bottle of wine and spent less than $100. Looking forward to going back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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