Nationally Ranked Lebanese Food Lands in Huntington Beach

Generous plates, a warm bowl of lentil soup and baklava that regulars rave about are the draw at Wally’s Cafe, the Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant that opened in Huntington Beach in July 2026. Ranked No. 6 in the nation on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2025, Wally’s now has a permanent home in Orange County, and the family could not be happier about it.

The signature dish is the Chicken Pomegranate Plate, a sweet and tangy favorite that put the restaurant on the map. If sweeter flavors are not your thing, the menu has plenty more to love, including chicken and beef shawarma plates, kafta kabobs, falafel and hummus. Portions are generous, so come hungry or plan on leftovers.

Vegetarian and vegan diners are covered too, with falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh and a Veggie Sampler Plate that offers a taste of everything meat-free.

The recipes are the family’s own, passed down through generations. Wally’s imports its spices and olive oil from Lebanon, and the same dishes have been served since the original Emeryville location opened in 2007. Yelp has noticed. Wally’s has made the Top 100 four times, ranking No. 66 in 2014, No. 77 in 2016, No. 16 in 2019 and No. 6 in 2025.

Roni, son of founder Wally, runs the Huntington Beach location as he steps into the family business. It is the third Wally’s Cafe in California, following Emeryville and Rocklin, near Sacramento, which opened in 2017.

Rumor has it that WALL-E may have been inspired by Wally’s Cafe, though it’s likely just a fun coincidence. Pixar is known for slipping hidden nods to East Bay landmarks into its films, so the theory isn’t far-fetched. The original Emeryville restaurant sat near the studio, and Pixar employees were regulars. They gave owner Walid “Wally” Matar a WALL-E poster, which hangs in the Huntington Beach location as a tribute to that friendship

The restaurant has indoor seating and outdoor picnic-style tables. Guests can order online for pickup or delivery, and the cafe also caters office lunches, birthdays, family celebrations and other events across Orange County.

Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Closed Sunday.

Wally’s Cafe, 9842 Adams Ave., Suite 104, Huntington Beach. 833-458-7695
Email: info@wallys.cafe

Sun Day Red by Tiger Woods Opens in San Clemente

Sun Day Red, by Tiger Woods, the golf apparel and footwear brand based in San Clemente, has opened its headquarters store, giving the company a permanent home in the Orange County community where it was built.

The brand is designed and developed locally. Shoppers will find pieces from the collection, including apparel, footwear and accessories, in a space made for the golfers and fans who make the brand what it is.

The location was a deliberate choice. South Orange County has a deep bench of apparel and design talent, and the Carlsbad area is home to many of golf’s biggest brands. Sun Day Red is building its store and its team between the two.

Woods grew up in Orange County. Born in Cypress, California, he has long spoken of the region’s golf roots. He hosts the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, an event he has called his “hometown” tournament. The new store brings that connection home.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

197 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente.

Caymus Wine Dinner at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine Benefits Therapeutic Riding

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine at The Waterfront Beach Resort will host a multi-course Caymus Wine Dinner on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m., benefiting the Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach. Henry’s culinary team is partnering with The Park Club California to pour with purpose, pairing the season’s finest ingredients with wines from Caymus Vineyards against an oceanfront backdrop.

Chef Lewis Butler, director of culinary operations at The Waterfront Beach Resort, and Chef Michael Wilson, chef de cuisine at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, collaborated with Chef Daniel Hohng of The Park Club California to create the menu. The evening begins with an amuse, followed by five courses paired with Caymus wines.

Amuse
Sesame seed-crusted ahi tuna, gochujang romesco sauce, sweet potato fritter

First Course
King crab salad, pickled baby fennel, tarragon, radish, lemon, red watercress, stracciatella
2024 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course
Brioche-crusted branzino, parsnip purée, caviar butter-roasted Bosc pear
2023 Reserve Mer Soleil Chardonnay

Third Course
Roasted duck pastrami, celery root, Bing cherry, Cabernet jus
2020 Caymus-Nurseryman Cabernet Sauvignon

Main Course
Espresso-rubbed dry-aged New York steak, sunchoke dauphine, kale pesto, porcini mushroom, blackberry bordelaise
2020 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert
Honey-roasted figs, vanilla bean macaron, Zinfandel ice cream
2021 Caymus Zinfandel

The one-night-only dinner costs $189 per guest, including tax and service charge. Of each ticket, $50 will be donated to the Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach, which provides therapeutic opportunities that enrich the lives of people with physical and developmental challenges through the healing, connection and power of horses.

Space is limited, and seats must be reserved in advance online.

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine is located at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, with brunch offered on Sundays. For more information about the restaurant menu, hours and reservations, please visit waterfrontresort.com/dining/henrys-coastal-cuisine.