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. $$
Dizz’s As Is Restaurant & Bar
2794 South Coast Highway at Nyes Place
(949) 494-5250.
Full bar. Open for dinner at 5 p.m., daily. Closed on Monday. $$$
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