RESTAURANT LISTINGS

Prices are based on an average dinner (or lunch, when applicable) for

two.

$ -- Up to $10

$$ -- $10 to $25

$$$ -- $26 to $50

$$$$ -- more than $50

BISTROS

French 75 Bistro and Champagne Bar

1464 South Coast Highway

(949) 494-8444

A Parisian-style bistro and champagne bar featuring traditional and

contemporary French bistro cuisine. Private rooms and full-service

catering available. Piano jazz from 7-10 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday;

8:30-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Open 5:30-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday;

5-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. $$$$

Hennessey’s Tavern

213 Ocean Ave.

(949) 494-2743.

Laguna’s only Irish tavern serving burgers and sandwiches including

full bar service. Open 7-2 a.m., daily. $$

Laguna Beach Brewing Co.

422 South Coast Highway.

(949) 499-BEER or 494-BREW.

Award-winning brews, very fresh food and an ocean view. Open 11:30-12

a.m., Sunday-Thursday; and 11:30-2 a.m., Friday-Saturday. $$

Mama’s Bakery & Lebanese Cafe

540 South Coast Highway.

(949) 376-9904.

Unique Middle Eastern fare and fresh baked goods for lunch and dinner.

Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. $

Sorrento Grille and Martini Bar

370 Glenneyre St.

(949) 494 8686.

An American bistro featuring wine-country style cooking and classic

American Martinis. Private parties and full-service catering available.

Open 5-10 p.m., Monday-Sunday. $$$$

Vertical Wine Bar and Restaurant

234 Forest Ave.

(949) 494-0990.

Contemporary American gourmet served in appetizer-sized portions with

an extensive wine selection. $$

CALIFORNIA CONTEMPORARY

Cedar Creek Inn

384 Forest Ave.

(949) 497-8696.

Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Full-bar service. Validated

parking. Fireplace & patio dining. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily. $$

Mark’s

858 South Coast Highway.

(949) 494-6711.

Dinner nightly and full-bar service. Open 5-10:30 p.m., daily; open

until 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. $$$

The Sundried Tomato

361 Forest Ave.

(949) 494-3312.

Featuring an upstairs outdoor wine bar and patio dinner. Open for

lunch 11:30 am to 2:30 p.m., daily. Open for dinner 5-9 p.m.,

Monday-Friday; and 5-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. $$$

The Terrace at Hotel Laguna

425 South Coast Highway.

(949) 494-1151.

Serving lunch, dinner and brunch on Sunday. Full-bar service. Open 11

a.m. to 10 p.m., daily. $$

230 Forest Avenue

230 Forest Ave.

(949) 494-2545.

A sidewalk cafe nestled in the heart of downtown. Offering an

innovative menu and full bar. Open for lunch 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.,

Monday-Sunday. Open for dinner 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m., daily. $$$

Z Pizza

30902 South Coast Highway.

(949) 499-4949.

Serving great pizza, beer and wine. Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.,

Sunday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday. $$

ITALIAN

Partners Bistro

448 South Coast Highway.

(949) 497-4441.

Live music every Sunday, open 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. $$

Romeo Cucina

249 Broadway.

(949) 497-6627.

Serving lunch and dinner with full-bar service. Featuring contemporary

Italian music performed by with Italian singer-songwriter, Nino Cuomo

starting at 6 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday. Salsa dancing with The Ivan

Marcello band starting at 8 p.m., Saturday. Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to

2 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. Open for dinner 5:30 p.m., Thursday-Sunday. $$$

Villa Romana Trattoria

303 Broadway, Suite 101.

(949) 497-6220.

Featuring Martini Monday & Music where any martini of your choice is

$4.50. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. No cover charge and free parking.

Open at 5 p.m., daily. $$

Gina’s Pizza & Pastaria Since 1975.

Two locations: 1100 South Coast Highway. (949) 494-4342. Boat Canyon,

610 North Coast Highway. (949) 497-4421.

Specializing in home-style Southern Italian cooking for dine-in,

takeout or delivery. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Thursday and Sunday;

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Delivery stops half an hour

before closing. $

MEXICAN

Chubasco’s Michoacan Grill

610 North Coast Highway in Boat Canyon/Pavillions Center.

(949) 376-7436.

Enjoy authentic, family-owned recipes from Southern Mexico. Takeout,

dine-in and catering available. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday;

close at 8 p.m. on Sunday. $$

Javier’s Cantina & Grill

480 South Coast Highway.

(949) 494-1239.

Serving lunch and dinner with full-bar service. Open at 11:30 a.m.,

Tuesday-Saturday; 10 a.m., Sunday. $$

Olamendi’s

1100 South Coast Highway on the second floor of the Village Faire

Building.

(949) 497-4148.

Serving authentic Mexican food with full-bar service and a champagne

Sunday brunch. Free parking. Catering for special events. Open 11 a.m. to

10 p.m., daily during the summer; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily during the

winter. $$

TRADITIONAL/AMERICAN

Canyon Lodge American Grille

31106 South Coast Highway

(949) 499-2663.

Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch with full-bar service. Ample

free parking available. Entertainment and dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. on

Thursday; 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Open 11 a.m., daily. Closed

Monday.

The Cottage Family Restaurant

308 North Coast Highway

(949) 494-3023.

Free parking in rear. Open for breakfast and lunch, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

daily. Open for dinner 4:30-10 p.m., daily. $$

Dizz’s As Is Restaurant & Bar

2794 South Coast Highway at Nyes Place

(949) 494-5250.

Full bar. Open for dinner at 5 p.m., daily. Closed on Monday. $$$