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RECENT PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
June 7, 2026: LOCALE Magazine: Best Oceanfront Restaurants in Orange County
Roundup of Orange County’s premier waterfront dining destinations featuring The Deck on Laguna.
March 15, 2026: Fast Food Club: 13 California Outdoor Patio Restaurants With Views Worth Staying For
Roundup of standout California patio dining destinations featuring The Deck on Laguna.
November 12, 2025: Greer’s OC: Pendry Newport Beach Hosts Annual Chefsgiving Dinner
Feature highlighting Chef Rainer Schwarz among Orange County’s leading chefs participating in Chefsgiving.
October 27, 2025: Greer’s OC: Sip & Shuck Returns to Laguna Beach to Benefit CASA
Coverage of Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck on Laguna’s annual Sip & Shuck fundraising event benefiting CASA of Orange County.
August 11, 2025: ICONIC LIFE: Sip, Savor & Soak Up the Views: Orange County’s Hottest Rooftop Dining Spots
Orange County dining feature recognizing The Deck for its exceptional coastal views and outdoor dining experience.
February 2, 2025: LOCALE Magazine: How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Laguna Beach Like a Local
Destination guide recommending The Deck on Laguna as a must-visit beachfront dining experience.
November 7, 2024: Orange County Register: Every OC Restaurant Featured in Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18
Feature highlighting The Deck on Laguna as one of the Orange County restaurants showcased during Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County.
August 31, 2023: Time Out: The Best Restaurants in Laguna Beach
Dining guide naming The Deck among the best restaurants in Laguna Beach.
March 20, 2023: SFGATE: Things to Do in Laguna Beach
Travel guide recommending The Deck as part of the quintessential Laguna Beach visitor experience.
August 22, 2022: LOCALE Magazine: The 9 Best Tequila Cocktails to Sip in Orange County
Cocktail feature spotlighting The Deck’s Silver Surfer cocktail and oceanfront patio experience.
January 29, 2021: Surfrider Foundation: Ocean Friendly Restaurant Spotlight: Driftwood Kitchen, The Deck and Hendrix
Recognition of The Deck’s participation in sustainable and environmentally responsible restaurant practices.
November 2017: OC Weekly: Chardonnay, Shucking and Sake: It’s Your OC Grub Guide!
November 2017: Greer’s OC: Sip & Shuck to Benefit CASA
October 2017: Laguna Beach Independent: It’s Time to Sip & Shuck
October 2017: OC Foodies: Sip & Shuck
October 2017: Passenger 6A: The OC Where to Live After Reaching the American Dream
October 2017: Stu News: Driftwood Kitchen- Peaceful ocean-close oasis with plentiful delicious dishes
September 2017: The SoCal Food & Beverage Professional: Dining at the Beach
July 2017: OC Register: Operators Behind Driftwood Kitchen, The Deck Head South with Hendrix in Laguna Niguel
June 2017: Sauté Magazine: Grilled Spanish Octopus
May 2017: Southwest Airlines: Orange County
March 2017: OC Mom Blog: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play in Laguna Beach
March 2017: Laguna Beach Magazine: Copper Mug Creations
March 2017: OC Weekly: The A Duo of Drink Masters: Interview with Dave Anderson and Dylan Pugh of The Deck and Hendrix
March 2017: Culture Trip: The 14 Most Stunning Restaurant Settings in the U.S.
March 2017: Laguna Beach Magazine: The Moscow Mule Gets A Modern Mix-Over
February 2017: Culture Trip: The 14 Most Stunning Restaurant Settings in the U.S.
January 2017: Saute: Some of the Best Grilled Cheeses You Can Get Your Hands on in OC
January 2017: Only In Your State: The 11 Places You Should Eat In Southern California In 2017
August 2016: SoCal Pulse: Top Orange County Restaurants With Rooftop Dining
June 2016: Operators Behind Driftwood Kitchen, The Deck head south with Hendrix in Laguna Niguel
June 2016: Expedia’s 20 Must-Visit Outdoor Spots in SoCal
February 2016: Chamber Announces ‘Spirit’ Winners Read more.
February 2016: 2016 Orange County Valentine’s Day Guide. Read more.
February 2016: Laguna Beach Magazine – “Sip & Shuck” Read more.
September 2015: KX 93.5 FM Interview w. Chef Rainer Schwarz (Taste of Laguna) Download
July 2015: Sentinel restaurants featured in the new Laguna Beach Travelers’ and Residences’ Guide, available for purchase here. Read more.
July 2015: The Deck on Laguna Beach has an incredible ocean view and a new menu. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz has introduced a new seasonal menu that showcases the freshest seafood brought to life with a vibrant array of seasonal ingredients. Read more.
Summer 2015: Enjoy delicious food and fun cocktails while you sit at The Deck on the edge of Laguna Beach. They pair classic, upscale beach dining with beautiful views from every table. Read more.
November 2014: The Deck and Driftwood Kitchen’s 2nd Annual Champagne & Oyster “Sip & Shuck” raises more than $10,000 for the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Read more.
October 2014: Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz Wows with Winter Menu at The Deck On Laguna Beach. Read more.
July 2014: Riviera Magazine: The Finest 50: Rainer Schwarz. Dine at The Deck, and your palate will be plied with the freshest fish creations you’ll ever taste. Read more.
June 19, 2014: OC Wino: Happy Hour in Laguna Beach with the OCWino Team. Read more.
June 2014: Orange Coast Magazine: The World’s End – Best Bars in OC. Read more.
June 16, 2014: Stu News Laguna: Big Crowds and Big Time Talent Highlight Laguna Open. Read more.
June 11, 2014: CBS Los Angeles: Best Places for Grilled Cheese in OC. Read more.
June 7, 2014: Laguna Beach Best: 59th Annual Laguna Volleyball Open This Weekend. Read more.
June 6, 2014: Greer’s OC: Historic Volleyball at The Deck. Read more.
June 5, 2014: Where OC: Laguna Open at The Deck. Read more.
June 4, 2014: OC Weekly: Negroni Week at The Deck. Read more.
May 13, 2014: OC Mom Dining: The 59th Annual Laguna Open. Read more.
May 8, 2014: Laguna Beach Magazine: Grilled Cheese, Please! Read more.
May 1, 2014: Much Ado About Fooding: Sunset Dinner at The Deck in Laguna Beach. Read more.
April 15, 2014: OC Weekly: 10 Places for Easter Dining in OC. Read more.
April 14, 2014: OC Register: Hit The Deck. Read more.
February 4, 2014: OC Mom Magazine: Valentine’s Day at The Deck: Beach with Sea, Sunset and Sounds. Read more.
February 4, 2014: Food Enthusiast: Valentine’s Day at the Beach with Sea, Sunset and Sounds. Read more.
February 3, 2014: The Examiner: Top 10 suggestions for a memorable Valentine’s day – your way. Read more.
February 2014: Laguna Beach Magazine: Great Gatsby-style progressive dinner party. Read more.
January 31, 2014: OC Mom Dining: Orange County Valentine’s Day Dining Guide. Read more.
January 8, 2014: CBS Los Angeles: Healthy Dining Locations For The New Year. Read more.
December 30, 2013: CBS Los Angeles: What you’re doing this week: December 30th. Read more.
December 24, 2013: LA Times: New year’s Eve 2013 in the L.A. area. Read more.
December 19, 2013: OC Register: Make your plans to ring in 2014 in O.C. Read more.
December 17, 2013: OC Mom Dining: Laguna Beach Rings in the New Year in Style at The Deck and Bungalows with “A Roaring Affaire NYE 2014”. Read more.
December 12, 2013: Food Enthusiast: The Deck on Laguna Beach Rings in the New Year with “A Roaring Affaire NYE 2014″ Gatsby Inspired Experience. Read more.
December 12, 2013: OC Foodies: The Deck on Laguna Beach Rings in the New Year with A Roaring Affaire. Read more.
December 12, 2013: New Year’s Eve Press Release – A Roaring Affaire at The Deck.
December 5, 2013: Sailor Jerry and Surfrider at The Deck. Read more.
November 6, 2013: Sip & Shuck – Oysterfest. Read more.
October 16, 2013: The Deck on Laguna Beach and The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel will host “Sip & Shuck – Oysterfest”. Read more.
October 10, 2013: The Deck on Laguna Beach unveiled a responsive website. Read more.
October 7, 2013: OC Register Family Magazine writes about the “killer” cocktails at The Deck. Read more.
September 18, 2013: The Deck on Laguna Beach Coastal Cuisine Highlighted at the Chamber of Commerce “Taste of Laguna & Business Expo”. Read more.
Date Not Listed: Yahoo Creators: Summer Vacation Hot Spot: Where to Eat, Play & Relax in Southern California
Travel feature highlighting The Deck as a premier oceanfront dining destination in Laguna Beach.
Date Not Listed: Laguna Beach Magazine: Culinary Works of Art: Local Chefs Reveal the Inspiration Behind Their Signature Dishes
Feature profiling Chef Rainer Schwarz and the inspiration behind one of The Deck’s signature dishes.
Date Not Listed: Laguna Beach Magazine: Alfresco Feasts
Feature highlighting The Deck among Laguna Beach’s premier outdoor dining destinations.
Date Not Listed: OC Foodies: New Dishes Make Waves at Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck on Laguna
Feature on seasonal menu additions, culinary innovation, and guest favorites at The Deck on Laguna and Driftwood Kitchen.