This restaurant was originally constructed as The Arches, a restaurant and service station, in 1925. Since then, the highly recognizable building has gone through many incarnations, with A Restaurant being the most recent. Lead singer of the band Sugar Ray, Mark McGrath, is a co-owner of this restaurant which regularly attracts celebrities as well as locals and tourists. The menu is a mixture of classic American dishes as well as more contemporary and internationally inspired dishes like chicken pot pie and beef Stroganoff, not to mention the prime steak selection. The bar offers its own selection of bites, as well as a great selection of original, signature cocktails.
Pieology Pizzeria isn't your typical grab-a-greasy-slice pizzeria. Pieology is a fast-casual pizza concept where you create your own custom pizza and its made right in front of your eyes and in your mouth in record time. To order, simply step up to the counter and choose one of their combination pizzas or create your own combination of sauces and toppings and you'll have your pie in just five minutes. Choose from three sauces, four cheeses and over 20 different toppings. Pieology also has salads and herb butter or cinnamon sugar strips. Pieology also has gluten-free crust options.
Sushi on Fire boasts a cosmopolitan cool from its central location in Huntington Beach, an elegantly minimal dining area and trendy bar creating a hip atmosphere. A la carte sushi is the main focus of the menu here, although a somewhat secret menu of twelve artisan sakes makes this restaurant a destination in itself. Knowledgeable servers can assist you in making the perfect sake choice to accompany the incredibly fresh fare on offer. Overflowing with California cool, Sushi on Fire is a hot item in the Huntington dining scene.
Just down the road from Knott's Berry Farm is this dinner and show extravaganza. In this combination time capsule and restaurant, costumed knights compete in jousting and sword fighting, while you dine without utensils on chicken and dragon soup. It is a great place for kids, for whom it doesn't get much better than watching sword fights while ignoring table manners. Admission price includes both the dinner and show. Reservations are required.
Pescadou Bistro offers tasty French food for everyone. The hospitality is fantastic, and the cozy decor uses rich colors and soft materials. People from Newport Beach and Southern California love this place, from the elite to trendsetters. The menu has classic bistro dishes like lobster bisque, Bouillabaisse, sardines in mustard sauce, frog legs, foie gras, rack of lamb, and sauteed vegetables. You'll find beer and wine mostly served by the glass. This is a great place to enjoy delicious French cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Family owned and operated, Ristorante Rumari has been a Laguna Beach favorite since it opened its doors in 1990. Their vine covered patio with ocean views sets the scene to indulge in their extensive menu featuring traditional Italian fare highlighted by regional seafood specialties such as Cioppino and Risotto al Mare. The wine list is lengthy and includes not only Italian selections but excellent Californian and French vintages as well. Of course desert is not to be missed, and make sure to top off your meal the Italian way with a frothy cappuccino.