Seabutter

The best option for (somewhat) affordable sushi in Laguna Beach, Seabutter is where we’d send someone looking for an unstuffy date night spot or a slightly chaotic group dinner involving sake flights and draft Sapporo. The more over-the-top items tend to be the best things here, so we suggest leaning into flashy rolls and colorful sashimi plates rather than basic nigiri. The restaurant is somewhat hidden on the third level of a business mall and can be slightly tricky to find, but the top-floor coastline views from the outdoor patio are worth the hassle.