DINING Dining Guide (Continued from Page 29A) beer in the world with 250 taps, The Yard House offers a fantastic menu ranging from steaks, seafood, pizza, salads and great appetizers. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with the full menu available until 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Open for brunch on weekends. $$
Argentinian GAUCHO GRILL 200 Pine Ave. 590-5000 Serving high quality meat cuts of all kinds, a variety of sausages, morcillas, mollejas, chicken, fish and steaks are sizzled on the grill to make a seemingly endless feast accompanied with a wide selection of Argentine boutique wines by the glass. Vegetarians options. Open 7 days a week from11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. $$
Californian FORA 5730 E. Second St. Naples 856-9494 Chef and proprietor Hans Till spends much of his time selecting the best organic, high quality and freshest ingredients. Combined with his vast experience and
December 1, 2011 | GRUNION GAZETTE | Page 31A love of food and wine, you will taste a difference. Dinner Tuesday through Sunday. $$-$$$ NICO’S 5760 E. Second St., Naples 434-4479 Nico’s is one of the best fine-dining spots in Long Beach. Great bar area now made better with an amazing late-night small-plate menu. Friendly service and creative menu choices make it a local favorite.. Valet parking available. $$—$$$ UTOPIA 445 E. First St. 432-6888 Located in the East Village Arts District, this European-style cafe offers a variety of salads, pasta, seafood and chicken dishes creatively prepared and served in an intimate setting. Work of local artists displayed. Open from noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Wine bar. www. utopiarestaurant.com. $$
French DELIGHTFUL CREPES CAFE 1190 Studebaker Road 594-9400 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Savory and dessert crepes plus sandwiches, soups, pastas and salads. Kids’ menu also available. Full coffee and tea menu, smoothies. Catering and delivery. $
Greek ATHENS WEST 303 Main St., Seal Beach 431-6500 Are you paying too much for Greek food? Then you haven’t tried Athens West in Seal Beach where items are $10 or less. Offering Greek favorites like lamb chops, spanakopita & homemade avgolemono soup. Seafood kabobs and vegetarian favorites like falafel & humus are also on the menu. Heated patio. Greek beer and wine served. Open 11 a.m. daily 7 days a week. Athenswest.com $
GEORGE’S GREEK DELI 135 Pine Ave.; 437-1184 5316 E. Second St.; 433-1755 Offering a variety of traditional Greek dishes, superb service, award-winning wines, Friday night slow-roasted lamb special, Saturday night belly dancing, banquet room and catering. Hours for Pine location: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun.Thurs.;10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Hours for Shore location: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat. $$
Indian KAMAL PALACE Marina Pacific Mall 493-0255 Behind the AMC Theaters on the lower level, Kamal Palace offers a large selection of Tandoori, curries and vegetarian dishes. Open all week for lunch and dinner. A daily luncheon buffet is $8.95 and features more than 20 items. $$
Irish CLANCY’S 803 E. Broadway 437-1836 The original Irish pub in Long Beach. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage and daily specials. Harp, Bass and Guinness on tap. $
Italian DOMENICO’S 5339 E. Second St. 439-0261 A tradition in the Shore since 1954, Domenico’s features traditional Italian food. A star is the original Domenico’s salad and famous creamy garlic salad dressing. Lunch, dinner all week. $$ FRANCELLI’S 3404 E. Fourth St. 434-3441 Francelli’s has been family owned and operated since 1969. They offer tra-
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