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
Lump Crab Cakes with Panko Crust
Maryland style hand made lump crab cake with our special sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Four jumbo shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce and lemon.
Nachos
Chili, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole.
Homemade Hummus
Served with cucumbers, tomatoes, warm pita bread.
Korean Steak Tacos
Tender New York steak, marinated Korean style.
Fresh Garlic Fries
Fries covered in fresh garlic.
Spicy Chicken Wings
Crispy fried wings tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce.
Chicken Pot Stickers
Seared chicken pot stickers served with Ponzu sauce.
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Baked creamy Mac n Cheese with chopped lobster.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
With pulled pork, cole slaw. Served with fries or salad.
Chili Verde Mac N Cheese
Slowly cooked pork in a spicy verde sauce.
Stacked Hawaiian Poke
Ahi stacked on greens, ginger and Asian sauce with mango and avocado.
Crispy Fried Calamari
Crispy fried calamari served with marinara sauce and a French aioli sauce.
Crab and Shrimp Ceviche
Crab, shrimp, and fish in our house lime sauce with avocado.
Beef Cheeseburger Sliders
Melted brie or cheddar cheese, choice of fries.
Hand Made Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes
Served with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Red Neck Fries
Topped with Mac N Cheese and pulled pork with BBQ sauce.
Fried Zucchini Slices
A basket of fresh hot zucchini slices served with ranch and our special chipotle mayo sauce.
Mac N Cheese Balls
Perfect bar bites. Served with two favorite sauces.
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Finely chopped mango, avocado, red onion and cucumber stack served with mouth watering Thai chili sauce.
Baked Brie and Fig Flatbread
Baked Brie and mozzarella over fig spread baked on our honey pizza flatbread.
Garlic Parmesan Bruschetta Bread
Chopped tomatoes and basil served on a hot toasted pizza crust.
Shrimp Ceviche
Chopped cucumbers, red onion, celery, avocado and our special house sauce served with tortilla chips.
Shrimp Scampi
Served with capers, diced tomatoes, Parmesan and a lemon garlic butter.
Grilled Cheese Quesadilla
Assorted cheese grilled in a tortilla with guacamole.
Minestrone Soup
A taste of home stewed Italian comfort, made with beans and fresh vegetables.
Tuscany Soup
A creamy blend of potatoes, sausage, kale and a delicious blend of spices.
Cup of Soup
Soup of the day.
Bowl of Soup
Soup of the day.
Cup of Chili
Bowl of Chili
Soups
Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
Classic style romaine in a creamy Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan and homemade croutons.
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Fresh mixed greens, Gorgonzola cheese, shaved pears, candied walnuts, served with our balsamic dressing.
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.
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.
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.
Signature Cobb Salad
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, avocado, eggs, Gorgonzola cheese, hot grilled bacon served with our creamy ranch dressing.
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.
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.
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Fresh mixed greens, tender grilled chicken with rosemary, cranberries and goat cheese served with our honey mustard dressing.
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.
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.
Calamari Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, topped with crispy calamari, sliced avocado and tossed with honey mustard dressing.
Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, almonds, crispy Asian noodles, mandarin oranges and carrots with sesame Asian dressing.
House Special Salad
Fresh mixed greens, carrots, tomato, cucumber, candied walnuts and raisins served with our balsamic dressing.
Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Honey Mustard Salad
Mixed greens, warm slices of grilled chicken, Mandarin oranges and avocado with our honey mustard dressing.
Grilled Romaine Salad
Grilled romaine wedge and chicken breast served with our delicious pico de gallo and avocado ranch dressing.
Pan Seared Salmon
Pan seared salmon served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Orange Sesame Salmon
Salmon with an orange glaze sauce served over rice pilaf and asparagus.
Braised Short Ribs
Slowly braised short ribs served over mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Steak Diane
Prime cut top sirloin sauted in a creamy mushroom sauce. Served on garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Filet Mignon
8 oz. tender cut filet mignon with a peppercorn wine reduction sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.
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.
Chicken Breast Filet
Tender chicken breast sauted in a creamy mushroom sauce. Served over a bed of rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Crispy beer battered cod. Served with coleslaw, steak fries, tartar sauce and lemon wedge.
Bone In Rib Eye Steak
16 oz. rib eye served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
French Cut Pork Chop
12 oz. double cut pork chop with a homemade butter sauce, potatoes and asparagus.
Herb Lime Chicken
Half a chicken sauted in a citrus lime herb sauce. Served over mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Seared Ahi Tuna
Served with a sweet Thai chili sauce, steamed vegetables and your choice of potato.
Diablo Chicken
Half chicken grilled and sauted in a spicy pepper sauce. Served over garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
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.
Pan Roasted Chicken Picatta
Pan roasted chicken topped with lemon caper cream sauce. Served with saffron rice and fresh green beans.
Blackened Seared Ahi
Ahi steak served with saffron rice and fresh green beans. Topped with a house made mandarin avocado relish.
Baseball Cut Prime Sirloin Steak
Served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Pan Roasted Chicken Marsala
Pan roasted chicken topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh green beans.
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.
Chicken Penne Pesto Pasta
Sliced chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms made in our creamy wine pesto sauce with garlic bread.
Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage
A creamy tomato sauce accompanied with assorted bell peppers, Italian sausage and mushrooms tossed with penne pasta.
Goat Cheese Chicken Fusilli Pasta
Tender chicken and spinach in creamy pesto sauce topped with goat cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Homemade meatballs and our chef's special Bolognese sauce.
Mac and Cheese
Penne pasta served with our creamy cheese sauce.
Grilled Chicken and Brie Sandwich
Fresh tender chicken breast with melted brie, lettuce, tomato and avocado.
Slow Roasted Pork and Ham Cuban Sandwich
Slow roasted pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on a brioche bun.
Grilled Cheese with Braised Short Rib Sandwich
Tender short rib, sharp cheddar and jack cheese on toasted sourdough.
BLT and Avocado Sandwich
A traditional favorite, bacon, lettuce, tomato with avocado on toasted sourdough.
Seared Ahi Sandwich
Seared Ahi filet, with wasabi mayonnaise on a toasted brioche bun.
Philly Steak Sandwich
Tender Philly steak, grilled peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese, chipotle aioli on French roll.
Turkey, Brie and Pear Sandwich
Sliced turkey, melted brie cheese, marinated pear with honey mustard on a toasted French roll.
Grilled Chicken, Goat Cheese, and Bacon Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, goat cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato on ciabatta bread.
Sourdough Pastrami
Thinly sliced pastrami topped with melted Swiss cheese. Stacked on toasted sourdough with tangy coleslaw and Dijon mustard.
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.
Meatball Sandwich
A generous portion of meatballs topped with marinara sauce, provolone and Parmesan cheese. Served with fries.
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.
Signature Burger
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, roasted pepper aioli and avocado with your choice of fries or salad.
Club Sandwich
Turkey,ham,tomato,avocado,bacon on toasted sourdough bread
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.
Kobe Beef
Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.
Turkey Burger
Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.
Veggie Burger
Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.
Chicken Breast Burger
Includes your choice of french fries, garlic fries, sweet potato fries, salad, or cole slaw.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Vegetables
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Small House Salad
Small Caesar Salad
Sides
Kids Menu
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
Kid's Mac and Cheese
2 Mini Burgers with Fries
Grilled Cheese with Fries
Chicken Tenders with Fries
Fish N Chips
Kids Beverages
Kids Fettuccine Alfredo
Kids Buttered Noodles
Classic New York Cheesecake
Chocolate Lava Cake
Creme Brulee
Bomba
Spumoni ice cream ball dipped in chocolate
Desserts
Flatbreads
Braised Short Rib and Cheddar Flat Bread
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Flat Bread
Baked Brie and Fig Flat Bread
Pepperoni, bacon and Tomato Flat Bread
Bruschetta and Basil Flat Bread
Chopped Sirloin Steak and Cheese
Pear and Gorgonzola Flat Bread
Garlic Chicken and Pesto Flat Bread
Caprese / Margherita Pizza
Basil infused red sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, parmesan and fresh ba
Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Fresh pepperoni, mozzarella and basil infused red sauc
Knolls Famous White Pizza
Creamy white sauce, grilled chicken, crumbled sausage, zucchini, and mozzarella
Sausage, Pepperoni and Mushroom
Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, mozzarella and basil infused red sauce
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Marinated BBQ chicken, red onions, mozzarella, chopped tomatoes and cilantro.
Grilled Chicken Pesto
Grilled chicken, mushrooms, red onions, fresh herbs with creamy pesto, red sauce and mozzarella
Veggie Light and Healthy
A combination of fresh vegetables, yellow squash, peppers, zucchini, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, black olives, and mozzarella
The Hawaiian Island Pizza
Canadian bacon, fresh roma tomatoes, bacon pieces topped with pineapple slices and mozzarella
Knolls Signature California Pepperoni
Pepperoni, spinach, bacon pieces, sliced roma tomatoes and mozzarella
Pesto Mushroom Pizza
Covered with meaty portabella and button mushrooms, sundried tomatoes with creamy pesto sauce
Meat Lovers
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, chopped meatballs, Canadian bacon, bacon pieces and mozzarella
Grilled Chicken and Sausage Pizza
Grilled chicken breast sliced with crumbled sausage mix of chee
Create Your Own Pizzas
Choose up to 5 toppings of your choice from any ingredients in the above pizzas