La Sirena Grill in Laguna Beach- yum!

Also, for quick mexican food you can't beat Super Mex

The Englander Fish and Chips in Long Beach is good.

The Magic Lamp on 2nd street in Long Beach is amazing. Homemade little pita breads served piping hot to your table. Their chicken tawook, fattoush as well as hummus is to die for. It's across the street from Open Sesame (another recommendation here) but is always less crowded and the portions are bigger.