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At Knolls Restaurant, we are passionate about providing a fun, casual environment where you can enjoy quality beers, cocktails and chef inspired casual cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a tremendous selection of locally sourced craft beers. We only use fresh, thoughtfully chosen ingredients to make all of our chef created dishes. Whether you’re looking for the hop-fueled kick of an IPA or the creamy, aromatic head of a porter, Knolls Restaurant takes a lot of pride in making sure that your beer is of the highest quality. Don’t just take our word for it, stop in and order a pint today.
Stylish local chain serving artisan pizzas & New American entrees, plus craft beers & cocktails.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 29971 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 495-1453
Website: http://knollsrestaurant.com/
Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Will Billups
If I could give Knolls Restaurant more than five stars, I would—without hesitation.
From the moment you walk in, Lauren, the owner, makes you feel genuinely welcomed in a way that’s incredibly rare these days. Her hospitality is next-level. There truly aren’t enough words to describe how she makes you feel like you’re not just dining out, but sitting at your own kitchen table, surrounded by warmth, comfort, and people who actually care. It’s personal, it’s authentic, and it keeps you coming back.
The food? Always on point. Every. Single. Time.
The best way I can describe the menu is like a mini Cheesecake Factory—but done right—inside a local, family-owned restaurant. From chicken wings to lobster and everything in between, they somehow do it all, and they do it exceptionally well. No matter what you order, it’s going to blow your mind.
And just when you think it can’t get any better—there’s the live music. It’s the cherry on top of the icing on top of an already amazing cake. The vibe, the energy, the food, the people… it all comes together perfectly.
If you haven’t been to Knolls yet, you must go. It’s not just a restaurant—it’s an experience, and one you’ll want to relive again and again.
… moreFrom the moment you walk in, Lauren, the owner, makes you feel genuinely welcomed in a way that’s incredibly rare these days. Her hospitality is next-level. There truly aren’t enough words to describe how she makes you feel like you’re not just dining out, but sitting at your own kitchen table, surrounded by warmth, comfort, and people who actually care. It’s personal, it’s authentic, and it keeps you coming back.
The food? Always on point. Every. Single. Time.
The best way I can describe the menu is like a mini Cheesecake Factory—but done right—inside a local, family-owned restaurant. From chicken wings to lobster and everything in between, they somehow do it all, and they do it exceptionally well. No matter what you order, it’s going to blow your mind.
And just when you think it can’t get any better—there’s the live music. It’s the cherry on top of the icing on top of an already amazing cake. The vibe, the energy, the food, the people… it all comes together perfectly.
If you haven’t been to Knolls yet, you must go. It’s not just a restaurant—it’s an experience, and one you’ll want to relive again and again.
George U.
7/25/2026
Had reservations this evening for Knolls in Laguna Niguel after stopping by a garden party in our community. The night was still young and the music at Knolls was calling our names. Lauren the owner greeted us at the door as did Alex R. one of our favorite servers. The place was packed and so many folks were enjoying themselves with great food, music, ambiance and people. We started with drinks and then Alex took our entree order. Lauren even stopped by our table to say hello and I complimented her on the joy and flavor she brought to Knolls as we have been patrons prior to her ownership. She is amazing as are the staff she has helping everyone with smiles and excellent customer service. My wife had a bite prior to coming to Knolls so only had a Caesar Salad and I had the Orange Sesame Salmon with fresh veggies. Oh so good! Lauren always brings in top notch entertainment and offers it 7 days a week plus a killer happy hour from 3pm to 6pm. A great place and highly recommended!
3/21/2025
Great time tonight at Knolls. We had drinks and boom boom shrimp to start. Rocky was our amazing server. We had two BBQ chicken salads and the. Danced while having a few cocktails. Yes Don Julio is a friend for about 4 rounds. The owner Lauren was amazing as well. Great band good times.
Highly recommended.
2/15/25
What an amazing evening at Knolls. The ambiance was positive and the place was hopping. Alexander was our amazing server and was not only professional but kind and personable. We met Lauren the new owner and what an amazing person with a smile that lights up a room and the personality to match. We started with drinks and the boom boom shrimp. We had Don Julio Blanco with pelligrino and three limes muddled with mint and they were fantastic. For dinner my wife had the Ceasar salad with chicken and I had the short rib pasta. The food was amazing. We ordered a pizza and sliders and took most of it home. The coffee and cheesecake were awesome as well. The band was crossroads and played some awesome tunes including steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, the double brothers etc.
Great place, great people and food.
Thank you.
Highly recommended.
9/28/2024
Great spot. We stopped by this evening and sat at the bar as the class of 84 was having a party. Enrique was our bartender and server. We stated with chicken wings which were very good. The band was fantastic with an awesome sax player. My wife had the boom boom shrimp and I had the chicken linguine. Both dishes were excellent. We heard the news that Vee sold the restaurant and I am sure this place will continue to flourish. Good peeps, good service and good food. Highly recommended
1/12/24
Had a great time at Knolls tonight. The ambiance was perfect and the band fantastic. Garrett is our favorite server and bartender and was amazing. The lovely owner, Beata, stopped by a was very welcoming and kind as well. Such an amazing ace and the drinks, food, and service are top shelf. The dance floot.has been expanded and the band area as well. We both had the orange salmon and several drinks and joined our friends their as well for a wonderful evening. Garrett is a true professional and made the evening that much better. Highly recommended.
5/6/2023
Had a terrific time this evening at Knolls celebrating my wife’s birthday with friends. The staff is always amazing and the food is very good as well. Luis was our server as we requested him as he is very attentive, remembers his guests’ drinks, likes and dislikes, and makes the evening special every time.
The band was quite good and played a variety of quality tunes. A great hidden gem. The bartenders are also seasoned and experienced and mix a mean cocktail. The calamari, salmon, and shrimp special and other food items were perfect. Luis planned a special dessert birthday dish for the entire party and made the evening that much better!
Highly recommended and ask for Luis as he will truly take care of you!
… moreHad reservations this evening for Knolls in Laguna Niguel after stopping by a garden party in our community. The night was still young and the music at Knolls was calling our names. Lauren the owner greeted us at the door as did Alex R. one of our favorite servers. The place was packed and so many folks were enjoying themselves with great food, music, ambiance and people. We started with drinks and then Alex took our entree order. Lauren even stopped by our table to say hello and I complimented her on the joy and flavor she brought to Knolls as we have been patrons prior to her ownership. She is amazing as are the staff she has helping everyone with smiles and excellent customer service. My wife had a bite prior to coming to Knolls so only had a Caesar Salad and I had the Orange Sesame Salmon with fresh veggies. Oh so good! Lauren always brings in top notch entertainment and offers it 7 days a week plus a killer happy hour from 3pm to 6pm. A great place and highly recommended!
3/21/2025
Great time tonight at Knolls. We had drinks and boom boom shrimp to start. Rocky was our amazing server. We had two BBQ chicken salads and the. Danced while having a few cocktails. Yes Don Julio is a friend for about 4 rounds. The owner Lauren was amazing as well. Great band good times.
Highly recommended.
2/15/25
What an amazing evening at Knolls. The ambiance was positive and the place was hopping. Alexander was our amazing server and was not only professional but kind and personable. We met Lauren the new owner and what an amazing person with a smile that lights up a room and the personality to match. We started with drinks and the boom boom shrimp. We had Don Julio Blanco with pelligrino and three limes muddled with mint and they were fantastic. For dinner my wife had the Ceasar salad with chicken and I had the short rib pasta. The food was amazing. We ordered a pizza and sliders and took most of it home. The coffee and cheesecake were awesome as well. The band was crossroads and played some awesome tunes including steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, the double brothers etc.
Great place, great people and food.
Thank you.
Highly recommended.
9/28/2024
Great spot. We stopped by this evening and sat at the bar as the class of 84 was having a party. Enrique was our bartender and server. We stated with chicken wings which were very good. The band was fantastic with an awesome sax player. My wife had the boom boom shrimp and I had the chicken linguine. Both dishes were excellent. We heard the news that Vee sold the restaurant and I am sure this place will continue to flourish. Good peeps, good service and good food. Highly recommended
1/12/24
Had a great time at Knolls tonight. The ambiance was perfect and the band fantastic. Garrett is our favorite server and bartender and was amazing. The lovely owner, Beata, stopped by a was very welcoming and kind as well. Such an amazing ace and the drinks, food, and service are top shelf. The dance floot.has been expanded and the band area as well. We both had the orange salmon and several drinks and joined our friends their as well for a wonderful evening. Garrett is a true professional and made the evening that much better. Highly recommended.
5/6/2023
Had a terrific time this evening at Knolls celebrating my wife’s birthday with friends. The staff is always amazing and the food is very good as well. Luis was our server as we requested him as he is very attentive, remembers his guests’ drinks, likes and dislikes, and makes the evening special every time.
The band was quite good and played a variety of quality tunes. A great hidden gem. The bartenders are also seasoned and experienced and mix a mean cocktail. The calamari, salmon, and shrimp special and other food items were perfect. Luis planned a special dessert birthday dish for the entire party and made the evening that much better!
Highly recommended and ask for Luis as he will truly take care of you!
Emile Bayle III
Shawn Jones lives on a Sunday afternoon. Good service and cold beer. Hard to beat.
… moreTomas Cortijo
Great neighborhood restaurant with an awesome bar. Live music on a Wednesday night!. Their margaritas are spot on and our favorite dish from the menu was the Hawaiian Poke, it comes with chips that are just perfectly crunchy and delicious. It has a patio with heaters and a fireplace.
… morePhilip Stein
The new owners have done wonders for this place and Lauren is awesome! The food, entertainment, service and atmosphere are greatly improved. First Wednesdays for Jazz is wonderful with Leo Vigil and the band. Bottles of wine are half price, and the happy hour Menu has some excellent choices, too.
… moreBob Faw
It’s a friendly place with good food, but a little pricey for my taste—especially the appetizers and drinks.
It’s in a large Strip Center timer and has wheelchair access. It has a Bandstand and good service the people are friendly. The place is DOG FRIENDLY.
Two of us split a large meat lovers Pizza pizza.
… moreIt’s in a large Strip Center timer and has wheelchair access. It has a Bandstand and good service the people are friendly. The place is DOG FRIENDLY.
Two of us split a large meat lovers Pizza pizza.
Diana Erickson
We went to Knolls last Friday for Happy Hour and it was fantastic, great selection of food and drinks at reasonable prices, and great service. Not busy at all. I posted their pokey stack and sliders.
… moreMia W
Went to see a band play and was pleasantly surprised. Was seated very quickly. Our server Javier was very friendly. I only had a ceasar salad and the man crab cakes. Both were fine but baby let me tell you about the drinks. I had a chocolate martini. When it came it looked suspect but it was very delicious. The ambiance outstanding. You won’t be disappointed.
… moreJenn E
Great cocktail list and a wide range of food offerings that are a little all over the culinary map. Service was a slow and scattered. I know a lot of places are having difficulty staffing, but ordering an appetizer and having neither it or the server come back for 25 minutes is a little much. Seemed like there were a lot of regulars being catered to. I’m a local and might have considered coming back, but I think I’ll stick to my normal spots. With that said, it definitely pulls in a crowd and they have live music so it’s fun, but definitely a much older crowd.
… moreJose Garcia-Fernandez
Great place american bar and restaurant many snacks and combo plates to enjoy and dance with friends and family, Live music every day.
… more