Claes Restaurant

LAGUNA BEACH. For seafood with an Asian flair, locals head to this charmer, which sits right on the beach and serves deliciously sinful portions of Manila clams with cha soba noodles, rock shrimp linguini with chili-lemon pasta, Cajun-style tilapia, and Mediterranean bouillabaisse. The scene, ideal for a romantic dinner, features panoramic views of the Pacific – a setting even more picture-perfect as the sun sets in the evening. Look for an elegant brunch as well.