Montage Resort is truly a treasure
Dave and Diane Connell
Well, we just got back from a lovely dinner at the Loft Restaurant at
the Montage Resort and thought we would share the experience with our
fellow Lagunans.
Following the dedication ceremony of Art in Public Places at the
Montage Park we enjoyed a beautiful sunset from the park area.
After dusk, we went up to the main lobby and were very impressed
with the view of the illuminated surf on the reef from that vantage
point.
How great that the planners of this resort figured out how to
layout the buildings and pool so that windows from the lobby sitting
area look out straight across the magnificent pool to the reef. The
bright lights shining on the surf, breaking on the reef was
fantastic.
Our compliments to all who so carefully planned these structures
and parks so carefully.
After enjoying this magnificent view, we went to the Loft for
dinner. We were given a window seat and we had a similar view of the
illuminated surf on the reef. Much to our surprise we were happy to
discover that the meals were priced about the same as in any of
Laguna’s other fine restaurants. The service was prompt,
knowledgeable and polite and my salmon was excellent. Diane’s prime
rib was also excellent.
Needless to say, we were impressed with the Art in Public Places,
the total layout, the planner’s skill of taking full advantage of the
ocean views and the ambience and food quality of the restaurant.
Incidentally, the whole place was very alive with people enjoying
the lobby area and the restaurant. We thought on a Thursday night we
would find things very quiet, but it was just the opposite.
Again, our compliments to those who have so carefully planned and
executed this treasure for Laguna.
* DAVE AND DIANE CONNELL are Laguna Beach residents.
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