The Drake

Food and drinks are outstanding!Service is on point!Live music is great!Setting is warm and cozy!

Came here on a Friday night after making a last minute reservation for 2.To our surprise it was a phenomenal experience all around. 1.The Filet and lollipop Lamp chops were out of this world. 2. Excellent service 3. Food was served very quickly on hot plates that allowed the steak and mashed potatoes to melt. 4. Nice jazz band (I don't even like jazz)Highly recommend!!

We decided to have Christmas Eve dinner here with my in-laws. I made the reservations for 7 pm on OpenTable pretty easily. We were excited to have dinner and live music. They have live music most evenings but check the schedule to make sure you catch the act when they are performing. It's hard to get a table in the main room, but we had a table in the bar area which worked out since they projected a view of the stage on the wall near where we were sitting. The outdoor area was enclosed with a direct view of the stage and had heat lamps so it looked fairly warm if you're worried about being outside. For Christmas Eve, we were presented the menu and ordered: lamb chops, chicken, NY fries, salmon, and pork chop. The food was really good and the service was great. My husband really enjoyed the lamb. The fries were perfectly crisp. The salmon was tasty and the pork chop was juicy. The music wasn't as disruptive as the in-laws thought it'd be. The vocalist sang a mixture of jazzy holiday tunes. We had a great time conversing and enjoying the ambiance. The restaurant has a lot of art deco elements which really add to the atmosphere. We also ordered the limoncello tiramisu for dessert. Our server, Taylor, was awesome. Parking on the street can be difficult to find. They offer Valet service for $7 so we took advantage of that.

Went the day before Valentine's Day. Loved the live music, must go for the ambience! The food and drinks were all delicious as well. Would definitely recommend to others!

Made reservations for this place well in advance for my dad's 60th birthday celebration. We called because we were running about 10 minutes behind, but they said it wasn't an issue which we were very appreciative of. The hostesses at the front were a little interesting. Their vibes felt kind of robotic, not gonna lie. They weren't mean or anything, but it was kind of a weird interaction. Some things to note. The place isn't that large so the seating where the "live music" is is definitely a little tighter than I was expecting. Not that big of a deal, but I will say that they hand out huge menus here, and for 4 people sitting at a standard size table, there wasn't even anywhere to put our menus.. especially as appetizers and drinks came out. Our server, Tim, was friendly although also his vibes were interesting and a little different than what we are used to lol. In general, our interactions with both the hostesses and our server were just weird which we all noted as a party. Onto the food... my dad liked his filet mignon, which was the most important. My partner told me the white rice was overcooked that came with my mom's chicken dish. He ordered the halibut and said it was good but on the drier side.The wagyu appetizer was pretty good, although you can tell it's not A5.I actually enjoyed the pasta that I ordered. I appreciated that Tim asked if I wanted chili flakes to add to it since I love spicy. Another comment I have is about the live music. I really did book this place because of the fact that live music is played here on a lot of nights. The group that was up there were great, however my complaint is that I think they needed to do a sound-check because we couldn't hear the vocals that well. Lastly, I did want to point out that they added $40 to our check for the live performance. Considering our reservation was for 5:45, and the group doesn't start playing until shortly after 6:30, it's kind of waste in my opinion since you're not there long enough to really enjoy a good portion of music while dining. We were gone around, so I found that to be a bummer. ALSO, maybe this is my fault, but I don't think they should include the $40 in the subtotal before the tip option because then you're just tipping the server more than you need to (off of the $40 with it included in the check). I'd rate everything as a whole a 3.5/5 here.

The Drake in Laguna is such a vibe!! This beautiful restaurant is a bit of a hidden gem, located a bit further south than the busier parts of Laguna where most of the restaurants, hotels, and tourist crowds are.From the moment you arrive at the valet, the hospitality is top notch. On arrival we were warmly greeted by the lovely hostess, Jess, who showed us to our table and went over the specials. We were sat in the "patio" which was fully enclosed, very cozy, and next to the beautiful fire. Also a great spot to enjoy the live music! The entire restaurant is so intimate, I don't think there is a bad table in the house. Literally the perfect spot for a nice date night!Our server was Emily, and she was just amazing. Very friendly, personable and attentive. She shared some of her personal favorite menu items, and we couldn't resist and tried several of them... so glad that we did! Ok now the food...WOWZA! I can't even begin to describe how perfectly prepared and flavorful their menu is. Props to the chef!! Lamb lollipops: Must try! Cooked to perfection and honestly didn't taste very "lamby", if that makes any sense. Jumbo Garlic Shrimp: Holy smokes! The garlic toast beneath those bad boys.... the most yummy bread I have ever tasted in my life. Do not sleep on the garlic toast hiding underneath those shrimp. Filet Mignon: Ordered medium-rare and cooked to perfection. Did not disappoint. The mashed potatoes in the side were also very nice. Chili Lime Salmon: I generally don't care much for salmon but I really enjoyed this dish. It was tender, flaky and flavorful, and I loved the mango salsa it was topped with. The warm bed of jasmine rice was also a perfect compliment. Overall, I highly recommend The Drake for their excellent service, delicious menu, and cozy, romantic ambiance. Can't wait to go back!

What an experience! Incredible live band, Great service, food, and company? What else could you possibly want!?Beautiful restaurant incredible decor and service. We were seated right next to the band, which was a memorable experience. Tiger prawns 8/10Filet mignon 10/10Guacamole and chips 7/10Fig salad 10/10Sorbet 10/10Salted caramel budino. 10/10

Wow, what an incredible experience for my husband and myself last night. Our sever heather was wonderful, kind and passionate about her job. There is nothing better than that. She recommended some amazing items for us and gave us some background story on the chef, his family and the restaurant itself. Thank you, Heather for making our first getaway from the kiddos so special. The food, absolutely AMAZING. It was such a treat to experience the ambiance and quality food here. The live jazz was a perfect touch to such a wonderful night. We will absolutely be back.

Came here on a Friday night for the live music- great as always. Service is wonderful, and the food is always prepared impeccably. It adds up here- and it's a pricey night out- but totally worth it if it's in your budget. Brought friends who had never been and they enjoyed their time as well. A special mention for decor- it's is gorgeous. A modern and classy take on Art-Deco style.

We went late on a Tuesday night. Things I loved: 1. No wait2. The band3. The lighter Expresso Martini4. Didn't have to pay the band fee (although we tipped $20) 5. The dessert with the crunchy balls on it. Things I did not like at all1. Parking Valet2. Waitress was nice but disappeared for long periods and we were just there twinkling our thumbs because the food comes from the kitchen. She had no reason to return back to the table once our order was in.3. Super loud near the band. It's a small place so people voices are loud and trying to talk over the band! Food: Crab Guacamole: I thought it was okay- Hubs loved it. Filet mignon: he ordered, medium rare the fillet came out rare.Jumbo Shrimp pasta- the sauce and the noodles a-maze-balls. I ate very few of the overcooked Jumbo Shrimp. They chop them up into chunks- I left 99% of them on the plate. They did not taste good. The waitress did ask me if I wanted to take them home...I politely declined. I had a Temptress wine I believe- it was good, but the expresso martini was deeee-vine!!! The staff is kind of ooey gooey polite, but not genuinely nice. It seems like they have to put on a front or get in trouble. It is hard to explain- kind of Stepford Wife-ish...Overall- pretty good spot. Would I eat there again? Hellllll to the naaaawwwwwwwww. Drinks and music + dessert helllll to the yeah! Great date night spot for drinks and lil jazz music dancing.