Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay Nirvana Grille serves California Wine Country inspired cuisine in the heart of Downtown Laguna Beach, between Main Beach & the Historic Festival of Arts.
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Market Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
(Lunch)11:00 am-2:00 pm
(Dinner) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Special Hours:
Oct 7, 16 & 23 — Open for Lunch (11 AM–2 PM); Closed for Private Events in the Evening We are a neighborhood female owned restaurant by Laguna Beach Native Executive Chef Lindsay Smith. Our main focus is to feed our guests the way chef chooses for her our own family, in a warm and inviting atmospher

e, just as if she were welcoming friends and family into her home. We take pride in sourcing the freshest ingredients available when creating our menu with Free Range & Organic Poultry, 100% Sustainable Seafood, Meats Free of Antibiotics & Hormones, Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef & Seasonal, Local and/or Organic Produce we strive to source within 300 miles. Being conscious about the food we serve, the impact of our waste to lessen our environmental footprint & supporting the local community we are within, is of the utmost importance to Chef Lindsay. We are able to meet the needs of even the most discerning guests with dietary concerns including Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto Diets. Thank you for the opportunity to cook for you. It is our pleasure to serve you. Executive Chef Lindsay & The Nirvana Grille Family

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

✨ Winter Menu Debut at Nirvana by Chef Lindsay ✨Our new Winter Menu launches Jan 13–17 (Tues–Sat) for lunch & dinner—and...
01/14/2026

✨ Winter Menu Debut at Nirvana by Chef Lindsay ✨

Our new Winter Menu launches Jan 13–17 (Tues–Sat) for lunch & dinner—and we’re celebrating with a foodie-favorite special!

🥂 BOGO 50% OFF
Buy any item, get a second of equal or lesser value 50% off
✔ Good for everyone at the table
✔ Use it multiple times per meal & all week
(Alcohol not included)

From meat & fresh seafood to creative veggie-forward dishes, our farm-to-table, seasonal menu is designed to highlight the best local ingredients—fresh, organic, and full of flavor.

Bring a date, your family, your neighbors, or your BFFs. Dine tonight or take something home for tomorrow.

⏰ These menu debut weeks fill fast—reservations recommended!

🎄 CHRISTMAS DINNER TO GO 🎄Let us take care of Christmas dinner — so you can truly enjoy the day, stress-free.Our Christm...
12/21/2025

🎄 CHRISTMAS DINNER TO GO 🎄
Let us take care of Christmas dinner — so you can truly enjoy the day, stress-free.

Our Christmas Dinner To Go features Chef Lindsay’s fresh, clean, organic, seed-oil-free holiday dishes, thoughtfully prepared and fully cooked, ready for you to take home and heat. Perfect for family gatherings, intimate celebrations, or anyone who wants a beautiful Christmas meal without the cooking.

🗓 Order by: Monday, December 22 at 9:00 AM
📍 Pickup: Wednesday, December 24 | 1:30–2:30 PM
📍 303 Broadway, Laguna Beach

Mix & match our à la carte options to create the perfect Christmas feast for your group size — whether it’s just a few or the whole family.

✨ Limited quantities available
✨ Heat for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day

Skip the prep. Skip the cleanup. Savor the moment.

👉 Pre-order now — link in bio
www.NirvanaLaguna.com



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303 Broadway Street
Laguna Beach, CA
92651

Opening Hours

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

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