Knolls Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Knolls Restaurant, a lively haven located in Laguna Niguel, CA, where American cuisine meets a vibrant social atmosphere. Specializing in a range of comfort foods, the menu tempts your palate with innovative starters like Signature Boom Boom Shrimp and Lobster Mac and Cheese. Fresh salads, such as the Char Crusted Ahi Salad, offer a light yet satisfying option, while heartier fare like BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders leaves you wanting more.

  • Vegetarian options abound, catering to diverse dietary preferences.
  • The lively ambiance is enhanced by weekly live music, creating the perfect backdrop for your meal.
  • Happy hour specials draw locals, making it a perfect spot for both casual gatherings and special events.

With attentive service and a welcoming vibe under new ownership, Knolls Restaurant is more than just a meal; it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

Starters

Signature Boom Boom Shrimp

Pan seared in our homemade Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

$15.95

Lump Crab Cakes with Panko Crust

Maryland style hand made lump crab cake with our special sauce.

$15.95

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Four jumbo shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce and lemon.

$16.95

Nachos

Chili, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole.

$15.95

Homemade Hummus

Served with cucumbers, tomatoes, warm pita bread.

$10.95

Korean Steak Tacos

Tender New York steak, marinated Korean style.

$13.95

Fresh Garlic Fries

Fries covered in fresh garlic.

$6.95

Spicy Chicken Wings

Crispy fried wings tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce.

$15.95

Chicken Pot Stickers

Seared chicken pot stickers served with Ponzu sauce.

$13.95

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Baked creamy Mac n Cheese with chopped lobster.

$16.95

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

With pulled pork, cole slaw. Served with fries or salad.

$14.95

Chili Verde Mac N Cheese

Slowly cooked pork in a spicy verde sauce.

$13.95

Stacked Hawaiian Poke

Ahi stacked on greens, ginger and Asian sauce with mango and avocado.

$15.95

Crispy Fried Calamari

Crispy fried calamari served with marinara sauce and a French aioli sauce.

$14.95

Crab and Shrimp Ceviche

Crab, shrimp, and fish in our house lime sauce with avocado.

$14.95

Beef Cheeseburger Sliders

Melted brie or cheddar cheese, choice of fries.

$14.95

Hand Made Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes

Served with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.

$13.95

Red Neck Fries

Topped with Mac N Cheese and pulled pork with BBQ sauce.

$13.95

Fried Zucchini Slices

A basket of fresh hot zucchini slices served with ranch and our special chipotle mayo sauce.

$11.95

Mac N Cheese Balls

Perfect bar bites. Served with two favorite sauces.

$11.95

Ahi Tuna Tartare

Finely chopped mango, avocado, red onion and cucumber stack served with mouth watering Thai chili sauce.

$13.95

Baked Brie and Fig Flatbread

Baked Brie and mozzarella over fig spread baked on our honey pizza flatbread.

$11.45

Garlic Parmesan Bruschetta Bread

Chopped tomatoes and basil served on a hot toasted pizza crust.

$10.45

Shrimp Ceviche

Chopped cucumbers, red onion, celery, avocado and our special house sauce served with tortilla chips.

$12.95

Shrimp Scampi

Served with capers, diced tomatoes, Parmesan and a lemon garlic butter.

$10.95

Grilled Cheese Quesadilla

Assorted cheese grilled in a tortilla with guacamole.

$12.95

Minestrone Soup

A taste of home stewed Italian comfort, made with beans and fresh vegetables.

$5.25

Tuscany Soup

A creamy blend of potatoes, sausage, kale and a delicious blend of spices.

$5.25

Cup of Soup

Soup of the day.

$6.95

Bowl of Soup

Soup of the day.

$8.95

Cup of Chili

$6.95

Bowl of Chili

$8.95

Soups

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic style romaine in a creamy Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan and homemade croutons.

$13.95

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Fresh mixed greens, Gorgonzola cheese, shaved pears, candied walnuts, served with our balsamic dressing.

$14.95

Char Crusted Ahi Salad

Char crusted Ahi filet, seared rare. Served with crisp greens, wontons, sliced carrots and avocado. Tossed in balsamic dressing and ponzu sauce. Real Asian flavors.

$18.95

Braised Short Rib Salad

Mixed greens topped with hot tender beef short ribs, topped with a maple glaze and blended with braising liquid. Served with crispy fried onions and wontons in a citrus dressing.

$17.95

Sirloin Steak Salad

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and diced red onions. Tossed in a spicy cilantro vinaigrette and topped with strips of sirloin steak grilled to order, avocado and cucumbers.

$20.95

Signature Cobb Salad

Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, avocado, eggs, Gorgonzola cheese, hot grilled bacon served with our creamy ranch dressing.

$17.95

Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce, sweet corn, cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla strips, BBQ chicken, red onions, diced tomatoes with our creamy ranch dressing.

$16.95

Grilled Veggie Salad

Grilled eggplant, zucchini, onions, roasted corn, sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash and mushrooms. Served hot over a bed of fresh mixed greens with our balsamic dressing.

$15.95

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Fresh mixed greens, tender grilled chicken with rosemary, cranberries and goat cheese served with our honey mustard dressing.

$16.95

Baby Spinach, Chicken and Orange Citrus Salad

Grilled marinated chicken topped with mandarin oranges, sliced almonds and goat cheese over fresh spinach served with our honey mustard dressing.

$16.95

Mediterranean Greek Salad

A chilled salad of cucumbers, red onions, fresh tomatoes and Greek olives, over crisp mixed greens, feta cheese and served with our balsamic dressing.

$16.95

Calamari Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce, topped with crispy calamari, sliced avocado and tossed with honey mustard dressing.

$16.95

Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, almonds, crispy Asian noodles, mandarin oranges and carrots with sesame Asian dressing.

$16.95

House Special Salad

Fresh mixed greens, carrots, tomato, cucumber, candied walnuts and raisins served with our balsamic dressing.

$11.95

Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Honey Mustard Salad

Mixed greens, warm slices of grilled chicken, Mandarin oranges and avocado with our honey mustard dressing.

$13.95

Grilled Romaine Salad

Grilled romaine wedge and chicken breast served with our delicious pico de gallo and avocado ranch dressing.

$14.95

Pan Seared Salmon

Pan seared salmon served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.

$26.95

Orange Sesame Salmon

Salmon with an orange glaze sauce served over rice pilaf and asparagus.

$26.95

Braised Short Ribs

Slowly braised short ribs served over mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

$28.95

Steak Diane

Prime cut top sirloin sauted in a creamy mushroom sauce. Served on garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

$30.95

Filet Mignon

8 oz. tender cut filet mignon with a peppercorn wine reduction sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.

$42.95

Lobster Carbonara

Chunks of lobster and bacon in a butter white wine sauce, mixed in pasta and cheeses. Topped with a sunny side up egg. Delightful.

$26.95

Chicken Breast Filet

Tender chicken breast sauted in a creamy mushroom sauce. Served over a bed of rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.

$22.95

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Crispy beer battered cod. Served with coleslaw, steak fries, tartar sauce and lemon wedge.

$25.95

Bone In Rib Eye Steak

16 oz. rib eye served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

$44.95

French Cut Pork Chop

12 oz. double cut pork chop with a homemade butter sauce, potatoes and asparagus.

$30.95

Herb Lime Chicken

Half a chicken sauted in a citrus lime herb sauce. Served over mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

$26.95

Seared Ahi Tuna

Served with a sweet Thai chili sauce, steamed vegetables and your choice of potato.

$25.95

Diablo Chicken

Half chicken grilled and sauted in a spicy pepper sauce. Served over garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

$26.95

Short Rib Pasta

Short rib meat sauted with garlic shallots, mushrooms and special sauce. Tossed in a penne pasta, Parmesan cheese and fresh Italian parsley with garlic bread.

$22.95

Pan Roasted Chicken Picatta

Pan roasted chicken topped with lemon caper cream sauce. Served with saffron rice and fresh green beans.

$24.95

Blackened Seared Ahi

Ahi steak served with saffron rice and fresh green beans. Topped with a house made mandarin avocado relish.

$19.95

Baseball Cut Prime Sirloin Steak

Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

$19.95

Pan Roasted Chicken Marsala

Pan roasted chicken topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh green beans.

$16.95

Entrees

Pastas

Fettuccine Alfredo with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Fettuccine noodles covered in our creamy Alfredo sauce, with sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, assorted cheeses in a chardonnay cream sauce.

$20.95

Chicken Penne Pesto Pasta

Sliced chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms made in our creamy wine pesto sauce with garlic bread.

$22.95

Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage

A creamy tomato sauce accompanied with assorted bell peppers, Italian sausage and mushrooms tossed with penne pasta.

$14.95

Goat Cheese Chicken Fusilli Pasta

Tender chicken and spinach in creamy pesto sauce topped with goat cheese and Parmesan cheese.

$14.95

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Homemade meatballs and our chef's special Bolognese sauce.

$13.95

Mac and Cheese

Penne pasta served with our creamy cheese sauce.

$14.95

Grilled Chicken and Brie Sandwich

Fresh tender chicken breast with melted brie, lettuce, tomato and avocado.

$17.95

Slow Roasted Pork and Ham Cuban Sandwich

Slow roasted pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on a brioche bun.

$17.95

Grilled Cheese with Braised Short Rib Sandwich

Tender short rib, sharp cheddar and jack cheese on toasted sourdough.

$18.95

BLT and Avocado Sandwich

A traditional favorite, bacon, lettuce, tomato with avocado on toasted sourdough.

$16.95

Seared Ahi Sandwich

Seared Ahi filet, with wasabi mayonnaise on a toasted brioche bun.

$18.95

Philly Steak Sandwich

Tender Philly steak, grilled peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese, chipotle aioli on French roll.

$18.95

Turkey, Brie and Pear Sandwich

Sliced turkey, melted brie cheese, marinated pear with honey mustard on a toasted French roll.

$16.95

Grilled Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Bacon Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, goat cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato on ciabatta bread.

$17.95

Sourdough Pastrami

Thinly sliced pastrami topped with melted Swiss cheese. Stacked on toasted sourdough with tangy coleslaw and Dijon mustard.

$17.95

Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, goat cheese, avocado, tomato, red onion and lettuce with honey mustard sauce and choice of fries or salad.

$12.95

Meatball Sandwich

A generous portion of meatballs topped with marinara sauce, provolone and Parmesan cheese. Served with fries.

$9.95

Oven Roasted Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

Topped with a creamy basil pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, provolone cheese with choice of fries or salad.

$11.95

Signature Burger

Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, roasted pepper aioli and avocado with your choice of fries or salad.

$13.95

Club Sandwich

Turkey,ham,tomato,avocado,bacon on toasted sourdough bread

$16.95

Favorite Sandwiches

Hand-Crafted Gourmet Burgers

Classic Beef

Ground New York Strip Steak. Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.

$18.95

Kobe Beef

Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.

$19.95

Turkey Burger

Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.

$16.95

Veggie Burger

Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.

$15.95

Chicken Breast Burger

Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.

$16.95

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$6.95

Sauteed Vegetables

$6.95

French Fries

$6.95

Sweet Potato Fries

$6.95

Small House Salad

$10.95

Small Caesar Salad

$10.95

Sides

Kids Menu

Kid's Cheese Quesadilla

$8.95

Kid's Mac and Cheese

$8.95

2 Mini Burgers with Fries

$8.95

Grilled Cheese with Fries

$8.95

Chicken Tenders with Fries

$8.95

Fish N Chips

$8.95

Kids Beverages

$1.00

Kids Fettuccine Alfredo

$8.95

Kids Buttered Noodles

$8.95

Classic New York Cheesecake

$10.00

Chocolate Lava Cake

$10.00

Creme Brulee

$10.00

Bomba

Spumoni ice cream ball dipped in chocolate

$10.00

Desserts

Flatbreads

Braised Short Rib and Cheddar Flat Bread

$15.95

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Flat Bread

$13.95

Baked Brie and Fig Flat Bread

$13.95

Pepperoni, bacon and Tomato Flat Bread

$13.95

Bruschetta and Basil Flat Bread

$12.95

Chopped Sirloin Steak and Cheese

$15.95

Pear and Gorgonzola Flat Bread

$13.95

Garlic Chicken and Pesto Flat Bread

$13.95

Caprese / Margherita Pizza

Basil infused red sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, parmesan and fresh ba

$13.95

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

Fresh pepperoni, mozzarella and basil infused red sauc

$13.95

Knolls Famous White Pizza

Creamy white sauce, grilled chicken, crumbled sausage, zucchini, and mozzarella

$16.95

Sausage, Pepperoni and Mushroom

Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, mozzarella and basil infused red sauce

$15.95

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Marinated BBQ chicken, red onions, mozzarella, chopped tomatoes and cilantro.

$16.95

Grilled Chicken Pesto

Grilled chicken, mushrooms, red onions, fresh herbs with creamy pesto, red sauce and mozzarella

$16.95

Veggie Light and Healthy

A combination of fresh vegetables, yellow squash, peppers, zucchini, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, black olives, and mozzarella

$15.95

The Hawaiian Island Pizza

Canadian bacon, fresh roma tomatoes, bacon pieces topped with pineapple slices and mozzarella

$16.95

Knolls Signature California Pepperoni

Pepperoni, spinach, bacon pieces, sliced roma tomatoes and mozzarella

$16.95

Pesto Mushroom Pizza

Covered with meaty portabella and button mushrooms, sundried tomatoes with creamy pesto sauce

$15.95

Meat Lovers

Pepperoni, Italian sausage, chopped meatballs, Canadian bacon, bacon pieces and mozzarella

$16.95

Grilled Chicken and Sausage Pizza

Grilled chicken breast sliced with crumbled sausage mix of chee

$16.95

Create Your Own Pizzas

Choose up to 5 toppings of your choice from any ingredients in the above pizzas

$15.95

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