Classic American
food with a
fresh and
healthy twist is
what you’ll find
at La
Grande Orange
in Santa Monica.
Open for
breakfast, lunch
and dinner, and
only a stone’s
throw from the
beach, the open
fire house type
atmosphere is
comforting and
fun. Since they
only use what’s
fresh on a daily
basis from the
Santa Monica
Farmers Market,
you can expect
some “straight
from the ocean”
specials along
with the basics
that are as
tasty as they
are good for
you. And you
know it’s fresh
when you find
out their
freezer space is
only large
enough to house
home-made gelato
and ice cream.
Start your day
at the beach
with a Mexican
flare, with as
some would say
the best Huevos
Rancheros in So
Cal, or go
Italian and try
the poached eggs
with prosciutto.
Before your run
on the beach,
have the Skinny
Pancakes or the
egg white
Daybreaker
omelet, or take
the Commuter
Sandwich served
on a housemade
English muffin
and be on your
way.
If breakfast is
a little early
for you, take a
lunch break or
plan on a
relaxing dinner
and enjoy such
favorites as
their signature
soft taco
platters with
made-to-order
tortillas and
premium cuts of
beef, fish, or
chicken and
organic
vegetables. Or
if you’re in the
mood for
something a bit
more
substantial, the
burgers are to
die for. Salads
are not to be
outdone here
starting with
their famous
Brussel Sprout
Salad or Grilled
Asparagus
Caesar. Special
entrée choices
range from
succulent Salmon
Au Poivre to
Dixie Pan-Fried
Chicken to the
hearty
Wood-Grilled
Flat Iron Steak.
To compliment
your meal, try
the housemade
white Sangria,
the ultimate
beach drink as
they say, or
check out their
selected
California and
Oregon wines
available by the
glass or by the
bottle.
Fresh air and
the quality fare
at La Grande
Orange just seem
to be made for
each other. So
whether you live
near-by or drive
in for a day at
the beach, be
sure to stop by
and enjoy at
least one meal
at the LGO.
~ Robbie Troy
Where:
La Grande Orange, 2000 Main
St., Santa Monica
When:
Open daily from 6:30am
Cost:
Dinner: Starters: $9 to $16; Entrees: $15 to
$22; Breakfast: $5 to $15; Lunch: $5 to $16
