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Whitehouse of Laguna Beach

  • August 6, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by stvchin from Tustin, California
Whitehouse of Laguna Beach

White House is located on Coast Highway just south of Forest Avenue opposite of the beach. It's a narrow restaurant with a dining side, bar side with stage, and patio. (The White House Restaurant in Laguna Beach doesn't appear to be affiliated with the Anaheim White House Restaurant.)

I went with 2 friends for Sunday brunch. We waited a few minutes. It was a busy restaurant, but the turnover was going at a good rate. The atmosphere is bustling and a bit noisy, but happy.

My friends ordered decafs, and then we ordered our brunch. My only real complaint is that the menu is a bit small, and doesnt have pancakes, but that's just my personal preference. My friends ordered the eggs Benedict and Wyland's Omelet. I ordered the White House Bacon Burger.

Our orders came out about 10 minutes later and they all looked good. My friend said the eggs Benedict were tasty, but slightly overdone. She likes the egg yolks runny, but they were cooked somewhat solid.

My friend's Wyland Omelette was pretty good. It's a 3 egg omelette with bacon, mushrooms avocado, jack and cheddar cheese, and salsa on the side.

My White House Bacon Burger was big and delicious. It's a half pound beef patty with a sesame seed bun. It comes with lettuce, tomato, bacon, thinly sliced red onions, smoked Gouda cheese, and avocado slices. The patty is slightly crispy on the outside, and the red onions aren't overwhelming.

Our total bill came out to $30 including tax, 3 brunch entrees, and 2 coffees. The food is good, the atmosphere is active. It's also a good place to people watch as you dine.


I also went to White House the previous Friday for dinner with a friend. The atmosphere was busier, as Laguna Beach is a very popular destination these days. Definitely a good place to people watch.

We had several glasses of wine, a house salad and Caesar salad, and shrimp scampi and fish of the day (seared ahi.) Our total bill for dinner was $75 including tip. The food was excellent, and portions were big.

There is live music during the evenings. For Friday evening though, they simply had a DJ. On Sunday and Mondays, there is supposed to be live reggae music.

People tell me the White House is one of the most popular restaurants in Laguna Beach. I can definitely see why. Good food, good entertainment, and great location.

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