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Open for Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner Happy Hour , Weekdays 3-6pm Weekend Brunch 8am Nightly Entertainment
Menu and entertainment schedule available at whitehouserestaurant . com 340 S . Coast Hwy Laguna Beach 949-494-8088
NORTH LAGUNA
Beachcomber at Crystal Cove , The 15 Crystal Cove 949-376-6900 thebeachcombercafe . com Located in historic Crystal Cove , Th e B e a c h c o m b e r i s a q u a i n t cottage-turned-restaurant positioned right on the beach . Choosing from breakfast , lunch and dinner menus , patrons can fi n d d i s h e s ra n g i n g f ro m b r i o c h e French toast to calamari .
Gina ’ s Pizza 610 N . Coast Hwy . 949-497-4421 ginaspizza . com With two Laguna locations , Gina ’ s Pizza is a quick and casual option for lunch or dinner . Order salads , pastas , sandwiches or pizza , whole or by the slice .
Husky Boy Burgers 802 N . Coast Hwy . 949-497-9605 huskyboyburgers . com A drive-in-style burger joint that serves the ultracasual crowd , Husky Boy Burgers is known for its namesake burger , which includes pastrami atop a beef patty with cheese . Plenty of other burgers , sandwiches and breakfast items populate the menu ; for something sweet , try the classic banana split .
Las Brisas 361 Cliff Dr . 949-497-5434 lasbrisaslagunabeach . com Serving Mexican-inspired , California coastal cuisine , Las Brisas offers diners some of the best views in town . Popular for weekend Champagne brunches , the Las Brisas menu is seafoodheavy with signature dishes such as the Frutas Del Mar ( half a lobster tail with shrimp , scallops , mahi mahi and crab claws ).
Madison Square & Garden Cafe 320 N . Coast Hwy . 949-494-0137 madisonsquare . com Have breakfast , lunch or a
glass of wine in the garden surrounded by whimsical and exotic decor also available for purchase . Classic menu items include pancakes , omelets , salads , sandwiches and more . Owner Jon Madison also keeps a dog treat or two in his pocket for four-legged guests of this pet-friendly establishment .
Mandarin King 1223 N . Coast Hwy . 949-494-8992 Open for lunch and dinner , Mandarin King serves Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine free of MSG . Since 1984 , this cozy and casual restaurant situated on Coast Highway has been a go-to for Chinese food favorites such as orange peel chicken , kung pao dishes and other signature items .
Project Juice 1100 S . Coast Hwy . 949-484-0239 projectjuice . com Visitors and residents alike can have a new addition to their daily ritual with this organic juice shop in the Village Faire Shops . Project Juice , formerly Ritual JuiceBox , carries bottled cold-pressed juices , madeto-order smoothies and other wellness products .
242 Cafe Fusion Sushi 242 N . Coast Hwy . 949-494-2444 fusionart . us Restaurant owner , chef and artist Miki Izumisawa ’ s cozy and casual sushi spot on Coast Highway blends her passions for sushi , art and fun . Open for dinner only with seating for little more than 20 people , the restaurant offers both fusion rolls and more traditional nigiri .
Zéytoon Cafe 412 N . Coast Hwy . 949-715-9230 zeytooncafe . com A Laguna favorite for Mediterranean-inspired dishes , Zéytoon ’ s seasonal menu includes delicious items such as the meatless stuffed grape
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