Five Feet Restaurant, Laguna Beach

This restaurant takes its name from the fact that it rests five feet above sea level. Chef Michael Kang serves gorgeous plates of fine, creative, California and French-inspired Chinese cuisine. High ceilings, beautiful artwork, and interesting people are what you will find inside. Without reservations you will be in for a long wait, but the wait is worth it. The catfish is famous and delicious and the wild Irish salmon is also a popular choice. Or just go for the traditional but excellent Kung Pao Chicken. The menu is so eclectic it will be hard to make a decision, and it is constantly changing as Kang perfects it or changes it with the season.