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DINING & NIGHTLIFE

TIMELESS CLASSICS
REVAMPED AND REMODELED RESTAURANTS PRESERVE FAVORITE
DISHES FROM THE PAST WHILE ADDING MODERN TWISTS.

T

he first restaurant in Laguna Beach, the White House (called Bird's White
House), was established in 1918, and like the rest of Laguna's storied
culinary history, has transformed with the times over the past century.
Popular with Hollywood stars, notable athletes, reporters and politicians, here
are some of the establishments that have withstood the test of time.
refreshed. The Moltenis have
crafted an entirely new menu to
delight guests. From sashimi and
grilled octopus appetizers to fresh
salads, buttery lobster and bone-in
osso buco, there are a variety of
offerings to choose from.
Soon after relaunching, when
diners could only visit with a reservation, Royal Hawaiian rolled out
a weekend brunch menu; a bar
menu filled with small plates is in
the works as well. (949-715-1470;
royalhawaiianlb.com)

Las Brisas

THIS PAGE, TOP: FOOD AT THE
NEW ROYAL HAWAIIAN FIRE
GRILL; BOTTOM: OYSTERS FROM
LAS BRISAS; OPPOSITE PAGE,
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
MAIN STREET; PESTO GENOVESE
WITH CHINESE PRAWNS FROM
DIZZ'S AS IS; WHISKEY SELECTIONS FROM THE BAR AT THE
MARINE ROOM

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Royal Hawaiian
fire grill
Since first opening in town in 1947,
this eatery has been a staple of the
local dining scene. Although it has
undergone many changes over the
years, the most recent is one of the
most impressive yet. Now deemed
the Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill, this
traditionally Polynesian restaurant
is getting some Argentine flair with
the help of renowned chefs Maro
and Martin Molteni.
Taking over ownership and operation of the classic restaurant, the
brothers have refreshed the interior
with a modern renovation in early
2019. A beautiful navy blue setting
with gold accents, the new Royal

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Hawaiian incorporates a variety of
totems repurposed from the last
reincarnation of the business.
But the inside of the eatery
isn't the only thing that has been

Stepping into the newly remodeled Seaside Cantina at Las
Brisas, the space feels fresh and
modern, with expanded seating,
updated decor and sleek TVs
showing sweeping aerial views of
Laguna Beach as captured by a
drone camera. Located in the historic Victor Hugo Inn building, the
restaurant is just steps from the
gazebo in scenic Heisler Park.
Naturally fallen eucalyptus
branches decorate the ceiling above
the bar, which is made of Hawaiian
koa wood, also gathered after it fell.
A lineup of bar bites is available



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