Lola’s Restaurant

A unique Faubourg St. John Restaurant with local art decorating the walls. This small, special place doesn’t take reservations. Try to arrive 15 to 30 minutes before opening time and wait in line. If you come later and there’s a mob, don’t be discouraged: Service is attentive and food comes quickly, so your wait shouldn’t be too long, though we’d either not bother on the weekends or bring a book.

They serve incredible Spanish dishes, from various paellas to starters such as garlic shrimp tapas and garlic soup. I recommend the seafood dishes. Don’t forget to bring cash!

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Voted one of the top 50 bars in New Orleans, as listed on their website. This should tell you that their food is not their bread and butter. Etoile once had a great diner menu. It also came with a good chef. Now it is just above bar food. For example I ordered the Hamburger the other day at the bar and it came with a white bun. I can get a white bun at McDonald’s. I also said medium rare and it came way over cooked. The only thing well done at this point was the meat. Ok, bad joke!

I do have to say it is a great bar though. I love the wine list and the bartender Chris is great. Tell him Brent and Tracy sent you and he will take care of you. The atmosphere is right out of a Michalapolous painting. This is because it was designed like a Michalapolous painting because he is the owner. If you like his paintings you will love this place. If you see him, tell him to bring back that good New Orleans food they once had.

I recommend this place as a great wine bar that has food if you are hungry!

This is a local neighborhood restaurant that we visit often. They serve classic Italian food. I always order the Pollo Piccata. The Piccate sauce is very traditional and delicious. It comes with a side of paste and a red sauce. The wine list is above average because not only do they have a nice selection but the prices are excellent.

The waitress’ are so nice. They always are happy to see us and we have a great time with them. I love restaurants like this because you feel like you are dinning at home.

I highly recommend this restaurant because it is affordable and good quality.

BRUSSELS BISTRO

Phone: 1 949 376-7955
Fax: 1 949 376-7965
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A little taste of Belgium. I found this restaurant hidden underground in Laguna Beach. It reminded me of my time spent in Belgium. I lived in Antwerp, not Brussels, which is so much better. Brussels is full of tourist and Antwerp is not. That should tell you everything.

The first image that grabs you when dining at the Bistro is that it is underground. My favorite places in Belgium were underground. Then the next attention getter is the beer. Belgium has the best beer in the world. You don’t have to take my word for it. There are over fifteen hundred beers brewed in Belgium and it is a country the size of Rhode Island. The monks make the best beers. My favorite is Leffe. It is a religious experience in a bottle. All Belgium beer comes in its own glass and Leffe is poured into a glass shaped like the Holy Grail. It doesn’t get much better than that.

I started my evening with the hamburger and Belgium fries. It is to die for. I believe the success of a hamburger first comes with the bread and then the meat. The bread and ground beef on this hamburger was amazing. It also has caramelized endives which add a little sweat bitterness to the burger. The Belgium fries make the dish. Belgium fries are served with mayonnaise. There is no better way to eat fries than with homemade mayonnaise. I topped off the dinner with a few bottles of Leffe Blonde. This is that kind of food that they say “Sticks to your ribs.” It will definitely put a big smile on your face. I opted out for desert because Belgians are also known for there muscles. No not Sean Claude Van Damm but the seafood. They steam them in a white wine sauce and it is better than desert. Wow, I was full but soooo happy.

I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a great Belgian experience.