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Harley debuts in Laguna Beach, taking the place of the former Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink space. Greg Daniels kept the space the same, but the vibe is significantly changed up and the design is now mid-century modern. The menu features “New American Small Plates,” explaining that he’s designed this menu with dishes that are “simple but approachable.” Daniels’ menu items are only sourced from organic farms, ranches and rod-and-reel enterprises. Harley offers dinner seven days a week and is open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Osteria Mare e Monti, an Italian restaurant, will be opening in the former Ivory Restaurant space, located at The Hive in the Civic Arts District.

Ocean at Main After serving nine years as executive chef at award-winning Studio restaurant, Chef Craig Strong has opened his own restaurant, Ocean at Main, in downtown Laguna Beach. Strong, who presently lives in Laguna Beach with his family, warmly envisions the 126-seat, 4,500-square-foot Ocean at Main as a welcoming establishment in this idyllic Southern California community. To help achieve his goal, the restaurant has undergone a physical refresh by Laguna-based Laurie Alter of Tuvalu Home and a rebranding spearheaded by Strong. Dylan Cloughen, who worked with Strong previously and was most recently with the Mina Group, serves as general manager. It is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Lost Pier Café, operated by The Ranch at Laguna Beach, is a new beachfront dining venue located at the site of the former Aliso Creek Pier. The landmark diamond-shaped pier, built in 1971, became an extension of the Aliso State Beach for surfing, fishing and exploring the Pacific. 15 years later, a wave of El Niño storms crushed the existing structure and when engineers were brought in to rebuild it, they found the underwater canyons and powerful currents would make it difficult, if not impossible, to reconstruct and history would likely repeat itself.

Blk DOT Coffee opened in the Boat Canyon Shopping Center in North Laguna. Offering a selection of espresso classics, fresh brew, specialty sandwiches, pastries and breakfast items. Be sure to try their signature drink, the VTM Coffee, a slow dripped Vietnamese craft coffee.

In 1926, a liquor store and a hardware store opened on the corner of Pearl Street and Pacific Coast Highway, and in 1946 it became its current namesake The Seahorse. For many years, it operated as a secret watering hole for the local gay community until it was eventually turned back to retail as Laguna Auto Parts. It recently reopened and today, they celebrate diversity and inclusion, and welcomes everyone.

Laguna Beach Beer Company offers a variety of brews on tap, as well as growlers to-go. Enjoy shareable plates, flatbreads, salads and more. Catering is also available.

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Terra Laguna Beach opened in Summer 2018 on the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters grounds. Executive Chef Jenny Messing features a distinct and vibrant collection of sophisticated and fresh dishes with a focus on California cuisine infused with international inspiration and world-class taste. The restaurant operates during the summer months in cooperation with the art festivals, and September through June as a special event venue.

Slice, a fast-casual restaurant, opened on Forest Avenue in October 2017 and offers personalized pizzas, salads and a slice of the day special. Beer and wine also available.

Roux Laguna brings a touch of New Orleans to Laguna Beach, taking over the space where Cafe Zoolu was, a 24-year dining fixture. The menu features their 1855 New York Steak, Atlantic Salmon, Catfish Orleans, Seafood Gumbo, and more – all reminiscent of the French Quarter.

Oak officially opened its doors on August 2nd and brings a rustic yet modern menu and environment, rich with coastal favors and local inspiration, to Laguna Beach. oak’s coastal California comfort food menu starts with small plates to share including the Local Albacore Stack, South-of-the-Border Ceviche, Fried Green Tomatoes and Crispy Duck Drums. Seasonal soups and fresh salads are available for the lighter fare. Burgers and Daily Taco offerings include the signature Oak Burger, Chef Z’s Hot Chicken and Sandra’s Pork Shoulder Tacos.

Kitchen in the Canyon is a neighborhood café where enthusiastic food lovers can come together and eat delicious food and enjoy Kean coffee. They also offer on and off-site catering services, and a Home Chef Program featuring an extensive assortment of cooking classes for individuals, small groups, and corporate events such as team building and cooking for a cause.