BISTROS
French 75 Bistro
and Champagne Bar
1464 S. 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 S. 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. $$
Mama's Bakery
& Lebanese Cafe
540 S. Coast Highway. (949) 376-9904. Unique Middle Eastern fare
and fresh baked goods for lunch and dinner. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
daily. $
Sorrento Grille
and Martini Bar
370 Glenneyre St. (949) 494 8686. An American bistro featuring
wine-country style cooking and classic American Martinis. Private
parties and full-service catering available. Open 5-10 p.m.,
Monday-Sunday. $$$$
Vertical Wine Bar
and Restaurant
234 Forest Ave. (949) 494-0990. Contemporary American gourmet
served in appetizer-sized portions with an extensive wine selection.
$$
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. $$
Mark's
858 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-6711. Dinner nightly and full-bar
service. Open 5-10:30 p.m., daily; open until 11 p.m., Friday and
Saturday. $$$
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. $$$
The Terrace
at Hotel Laguna
425 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-1151. Serving lunch, dinner and
brunch on Sunday. Full-bar service. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily.
$$
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. $$$
Z Pizza
30902 S. Coast Highway. (949) 499-4949. Serving great pizza, beer
and wine. Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to
10 p.m., Friday-Saturday. $$
ITALIAN
