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Best Soul Food Restaurants in Lake Forest

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A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laguna Hills restaurant
4.5
Awesome(301)
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• Soul food • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
Booked 34 times today
Our server Aimee was excellent! She was professional, friendly, and personable. We appreciate her recommendations!
A photo of The Drake in Laguna restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1934)
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• Soul food • Laguna Beach
Booked 70 times today
One of my favorite nights . Celebrated 23 years. The food and entertainment were all 5 stars. Christopher the pianist played one of our requests , which was touching and beautifully played . Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
A photo of Culinary Dropout - Orange restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(513)
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• Soul food • Orange
Booked 49 times today
Great food and service. Perfect place to have dinner on Halloween.
A photo of Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(11783)
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• Soul food • Newport Beach
Booked 77 times today
Best ocean front restaurant ever! We have been going to the Beachcomber for over 30 years and have never been disappointed. The food is fresh and beautifully cooked, cocktails at sunset are amazing, and hearing the waves is always relaxing. A bit of heaven!
A photo of Rancho Capistrano Winery - Ladera Ranch restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(453)
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• Soul food • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Booked 16 times today
We had a great experience at the reopening. We sat at the bar, enjoyed fantastic food and drinks. The staff worked together seamlessly . We we’re so impressed with the manager  
A photo of Oak- Laguna Beach restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1941)
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• Soul food • Laguna Beach
Booked 5 times today
Great menu & friendly service. Nice ambiance & good value!
A photo of Zov's Irvine restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(768)
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• Soul food • Irvine
Booked 4 times today
We always enjoy. The menu is improved. The seafood linguine was excellent. My wife enjoyed her shrimp and angel hair pasta dish. Of course they continue to offer their traditional dishes as well. Excellent service as well.
A photo of Knolls Restaurant - Laguna Niguel restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(157)
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• Soul food • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel
Booked 11 times today
It was awesome love the sweet potato fries!!! So good
A photo of The Tea House on Los Rios restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3827)
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• Soul food • San Juan Capistrano
Booked 57 times today
Desiree and Morgan made our visit amazing. The Cardiff Salad is to die for
A photo of Sol Grill restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(187)
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• Soul food • Newport Beach
Booked 7 times today
We eat at Sol Grill every time we are in town! Always a great dining experience and yummy food!!
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