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TABU GRILL Style: Upscale | www.TabuGrill.com VALHALLA TABLE Style: Contemporary Urban | www.ValhallaTable.com T abu is a Tongan word that promotes optimism, inspiration and enthusiasm and this restaurant has plenty of that. The inspiration that comes from the word definitely plays a big role not only in Tabu Grill's food, but also in the eclectic surroundings as they try to empower and influence all those who are graced with its charm. Recently expanded, Tabu Grill is nearly twice the size, decorated with beautiful multi-color flags that hang from the ceiling. With a near perfect Zagat rating of 29 out of 30, Tabu Grill is a foodie heaven with delicious dishes including Tabu-style Yellowfin poke mixed with avocado, mango, sesame, and mint and served with crispy taro chips or their world famous scallops grilled and smothered in a tangerine beurre blanc sauce over potato purée and covered with citrus baby greens. The menu of Polynesian and Asian influenced dishes mixed with Western signatures like big steaks and amped up flavors is a chemistry that is unrivaled in Southern California and is sure to keep customers under their spell for some time to come. V alhalla Table is touted as "where urban warriors gather to feast on curiously unique, house-made and all natural sausages, chef influenced street food along with other great grub fit for Odin". This place has great craft beer and embodies a spirit that is all for the purpose of reviving the body and mind in preparation for life's next adventure. Serving a selection of unique house-made sausages from the grill, such as Duck bacon & jalapeno or Wild boar Balinese, along with Belgium fries Valhalla Table offers a unique taste without the huge bill. TABU GRILL 2892 South Coast Highway | Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | Phone: (949) 494-7743 HOURS: Monday - Sunday: 5:30pm - 9pm VALHALLA TABLE 2981 Bristol Street | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | Phone: (714) 549-2960 HOURS: Soft Opening: Sunday - Wednesday: 11am - 9pm • Thursday - Saturday: 11am - 10pm Cuisine: Contemporary Californian | Average Ticket: $30 - $50 Offers: Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Private Room, Good for Groups Cuisine: Contemporary House Made Sausages | Average Ticket: $10 - $15 Offers: Beer, Wine, Vintage Soda, Good for Groups, Good for Kids, Flatscreen TVs, Private Lot LIVEMAGS.NET AUGUST>>10 39 LIVE OC EDITION | RESTAURANT GUIDE