A tiny cute little place that serves rather more manly portions. The proprietors seem especially proud of the ribs, but it's the sides that get most people talking. Pretzel bread, baked beans and s... read more
Essentially, everything's good here. But might as well check out the crepes, since they seem to be a specialty. Keep it simple with lemon and sugar, or go big with chicken and mushrooms. Not feelin... read more
Seal Beach couldn't be more perfect for strolling and browsing and oohing and ahhing. This gallery epitomizes all that. And luckily, it's not as expensive as it could be (read: you may walk away wi... read more
Though the biggest scene happens on Tuesday nights (oh Tuesdays, what would Mexican restaurants do without you), it's always packed with seafood lovers. And people who just want big-ass burritos, t... read more
First things first: there's an outdoor smoking section for diners lighting up. Rare down here. For everyone else, it's white linens and leather booths inside. Coming for lunch or sitting at the bar... read more
Ariel shops here when she's feeling nostalgic for undersea life. The shells range from tiny penny sizes to enormous artifacts that once held the sea creatures of nightmares. Many are painted, glitt... read more
A surfer girl classic steps from the beach. It's been around forever (in California terms) but it's always catered to the ladies. Which is nice, as the scene is usually such as boys' club. Everythi... read more
It seems like it's been around forever, even though it did close for a bit after the original owners moved north. But they eventually made it back and brought their hippie sensibilities: organic pr... read more
The staffers here are famously good-looking, but turns out they're not just eye candy. They know their ish. Newbies welcome, and self-regarded experts better really know the business. Custom-made b... read more
Merrilee herself was an OG hippie in Huntington's more free-flowing...
Designer with a pedigree (rare in Laguna, perhaps) has gone appoint...
At the bar, in the lounge, or amongst the flora, service is great a...
In Orange County, there's no shame in a mall location. Especially i...
So, you've heard of photobooths. But these here are a whole differe...