The Drake in Laguna Beach Menu (Update 2025)

At The Drake in Laguna Beach, the menu is a delightful tapestry of New American cuisine, perfectly blended with fresh local flavors. Guests can indulge in the Bucatini Pasta with Italian sausage and oven-dried tomatoes for $26, or opt for the vibrant Tuna Poke at $19, which features fresh ahi tuna paired with cucumber and avocado. For a creative touch, the Chili Lime Crusted Steelhead Salmon steals the show at $35, served with jasmine rice and mango salsa, all embodying a culinary depth that speaks to both tradition and innovation.

  • Autumn Salad: A refreshing mix of red grapes and Maytag blue cheese ($14)
  • Chef's Soup: A daily creation that surprises and delights ($12)
  • Signature Dessert: Don’t miss the salted caramel budino, an unforgettable sweet treat that garners rave reviews.

Each dish is expertly crafted, reflecting the chef's passion for flavor and presentation. Patrons rave about the cozy ambiance combined with live music, making each dining experience at The Drake not just a meal, but a treasured occasion.

Our Menu

Crab Louie

Louisiana Jumbo Lump Crab l Baby Heirloom Tomatoes l Avocado Toast Tiny Garden Greens

$22.00

Tuna Poke

Ahi Tuna Cucumber Avocado Pickled Ginger Furikake Sriracha Vinaigrette

$19.00

Lamb Lollipops

Spiked Hummus Pickled Teardrop Peppers Vadouvan Tzatziki

$19.00

Tiger Prawns

Pernod Parsley Chili Black Garlic Bruschetta

$19.00

Smoked Salmon

Santa Barbara Smokehouse Lemon Grilled Baguette Spring Onion Creme Fraiche

$19.00

NY Fries

Thick Cut Bearnaise Dip

$10.00

Chefs Soup

Daily Creation 16 oz

$12.00

Beets

Whipped Honey Goat Cheese Strawberry Garden Greens Glazed Walnuts Balsamic Reduction

$16.00

Burrata

Baby Grape Tomatoes l Speck Prosciutto l Basil Parmesan Grilled Baguette

$17.00

Caesar

Heart of Romaine Parmesan Dressing Boquerones Croutons

$13.00

Autumn Salad

Red Grapes Toasted Pistachios Maytag Blue Cheese Champagne Vinaigrette

$14.00

Bucatini Pasta

Italian Sausage Oven Dried Tomatoes Onion Grana Parmesan Parsley

$26.00

Thai Coconut Curry

Jidori Chicken Bell Peppers Green Onion Fresh Herbs Jasmine Rice

$28.00

Chili Lime Crusted Steelhead Salmon

Jasmine Rice Mango Salsa Kaffir Lime Leaf Emulsion

$35.00

Maine Diver Scallops

Chorizo Bilbao Spring Pea Puree Piquillo Pepper Saffron Emulsion

$37.00

Pork Chop

Heritage Duroc Apple Balsamic Glaze Brussels Sprout Slaw Dried Cranberries Walnuts l 14 oz

$28.00

Venison Loin

Durham Ranch Poached Pear Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Honey Port Wine Reduction 8oz

$46.00

Rib Eye

Double R Ranch Thick Cut Fries Red Wine Reduction Bearnaise Dip l 16oz

$47.00

Filet Mignon

Double R Ranch Potato Trio Peppercorn Sauce 8 oz

$46.00

Charred Broccolini

Chili Flakes Garlic

$12.00

Charred Green Cauliflower

Sweet Honey Glaze White Raisins

$12.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Spring Onion

$10.00

Confit Yukon Gold Potatoes

Italian Parsley l Sea Salt

$10.00

Pan Roasted Mushrooms

Shiitake Mushrooms l Garlic l Parsley

$15.00

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Caramelized Banana Vanilla GelatoPairs well with Amaretto Disaronno 12

$10.00

Salted Caramel Budino

Whipped cream Crisppearls

$10.00

Belgian Dark Chocolate Pot De Creme

Dark Chocolate I Milk Chocolate White Chocolate I StrawberryPairs well with Sandeman Tawny or Ruby Port 11

$10.00

SOPHISTICATED LADY 14

Skyy strawberry vodka, fresh lemon juice, honey dipped Edible Buzz Szechuan Flower

POMEGRANATE COSMO 14

Ketel One Vodka, Pomegranate, Cointreau, Lime

SAVAGE MANHATTAN 18

Basil Haydens Dark Rye whiskey Cinzano 1757 sweet vermouth, bitters

CHEEK TO CHEEK 14

Don Julio Blanco, Aperol, Lime, Squeeze Fresh Orange

ESPRESSO MARTINI 16

Vanilla Bean infused Titos vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, Espresso

SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITA 14

Serrano pepper infused agave tequila, pineapple, lime juice, Cointreau

BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 14

Knob Creek Whiskey, Black Walnut Bitters, Frangelico Liqueur, cinnamon stick

MAPLE BOURBON SOUR 14

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Lemon, Egg White

COLTRANE 14

Grey Goose Pear, fresh lime juice, St Germain, soda water

MAMBO FIVE 14

Bacardi 8 Rum, muddled mint, fresh lime juice, mint foam, bitters

SIR DUKE 14

Johnnie Walker Black, Drambuie, Lemon bitters

START ME UP 14

Empress Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, lime juice

WINTER MULE 14

Titos Vodka, Winter Citrus, Cranberry, Ginger beer

MEZCAL PALOMA 14

Xicaru Mezcal, grapefruit juice, soda water

Beverage Menu

Take Out and Delivery Menu

Crab Louie

Louisiana Jumbo Lump Crab l Baby Heirloom Tomatoes l Avocado Toast Tiny Garden Greens

$22.00

POKE BOWL

Ahi Tuna Cucumber Avocado Steamed Rice Furikake Sriracha Vinaigrette

$24.00

LAMB LOLLIPOPS

4 Lollipops Spiked Hummus Pickled Teardrop Peppers Vadouvan Tzatziki

$38.00

Burrata

Baby Grape Tomatoes l Speck Prosciutto l Parmesan Grilled Baguette

$17.00

CAESAR

Heart of Romain Parmesan Dressing Boquerons Croutons

$13.00

Beets

Whipped Honey Goat Cheese Strawberry Garden Greens Glazed Walnuts Balsamic Reduction

$16.00

Autumn Salad

Red Grapes Toasted Pistachios Maytag Blue Cheese Champagne Vinaigrette

$14.00

NY Fries

Thick Cut Bearnaise Dip

$10.00

Bucatini Pasta

Italian Sausage Sweet Peppers Onion Reggiano Parmesan

$27.00

Classic Italian Bolognese

American Wagyu Beef Fettuccine Pasta Parmesan

$26.00

Chicken Stroganoff

Jidori Chicken Breast Shiitake mushrooms Mashed Potatoes

$27.00

TIGER PRAWN COCONUT CURRY

Sweet Peppers Green Onion Jasmine Rice Fresh Herbs

$29.00

CHILI LIME CRUSTED STEELHEAD SALMON

Mango Salsa Kaffir Lime Leaf Emulsion Jasmine Rice

$35.00

PORK CHOP

Heritage Duroc Pork Apple Balsamic Glaze Brussels Sprout Slaw Dried Cranberries Walnuts 14oz

$28.00

Filet Mignon

Double R Ranch Potato Trio Peppercorn Sauce 8 oz

$46.00

RIB EYE

Double R Ranch Red Wine Reduction Bearnaise Dip Thick Cut Fries 16 oz

$47.00

DAILY SPECIAL

Chefs Creation Of The Day

ROASTED MUSHROOMS

Shitake Garlic Olive Oil

$15.00

CHARRED BROCOLLINI

Chili Flakes Garlic

$12.00

Charred Green Cauliflower

Sweet Honey Glaze White Raisins

$12.00

Confit Yukon Gold Potatoes

Italian Parsley l Sea Salt

$10.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Spring Onion

$10.00

BLACK GARLIC BREAD

6 Pieces Black Garlic Spread

$9.00

FRENCH BAGUETTE

Warm Whole Loaf Salted Butter

$10.00

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Kahlua Mascarpone Lady Fingers Coco Powder

$10.00

SALTED CARAMEL BUDINO

Whipped cream Caramel Crisppearls

$10.00

MANGO RASPBERRY SWIRL SORBET

One Pint

$10.00

VANILLA GELATO

One Pint

$10.00

SOPHISTICATED LADY 14

Skyy strawberry vodka, fresh lemon juice, honey dipped Edible Buzz Szechuan Flower

WINTER MULE 14

Titos Vodka, Winter Citrus, Cranberry, Ginger beer

CHEEK TO CHEEK 14

Don Julio Blanco, Aperol, Lime, Squeeze Fresh Orange

THE DRAKE OLD FASHIONED

Large Ice Rock, Bourbon, simple, bitters

$14.00

POMEGRANATE COSMO 14

Ketel One Vodka, Pomegranate, Cointreau, Lime

ESPRESSO MARTINI 16

Vanilla Bean infused Titos vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, Espresso

SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITA 14

Serrano pepper infused agave tequila, pineapple, lime juice, Cointreau

SAVAGE MANHATTAN 18

Basil Haydens Dark Rye whiskey Cinzano 1757 sweet vermouth, bitters

SIR DUKE 14

Johnnie Walker Black, Drambuie, Lemon bitters

MEZCAL PALOMA 14

Xicaru Mezcal, grapefruit juice, soda water

COLTRANE 14

Grey Goose Pear, fresh lime juice, St Germain, soda water

MAMBO FIVE 14

Bacardi 8 Rum, muddled mint, fresh lime juice, mint foam, bitters

START ME UP 14

Empress Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, lime juice