Laguna Beach's Harvest At The Ranch Reopens To Diners Friday

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The Ranch at Laguna Beach will reopen its signature Harvest Restaurant for indoor dining on Friday, March 19.

"The beloved canyon restaurant will be open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with reduced seating in accordance with health guidelines," a spokesperson for The Ranch said.

Casual outdoor dining will also be offered on The Porch from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily, they say.

The reopening of Harvest at The Ranch at Laguna Beach is in accordance with state and local guidelines, as Orange County moves into the less restrictive red tier permitting limited indoor dining at 25% of capacity, a spokesperson for The Ranch at Laguna Beach says.

"Harvest will serve its complete menu of California farm- and hook-to-table cuisine, marrying the bounty of the season with the atmosphere of Laguna Beach," they said in a news release. "Guests can savor seasonal dishes, featuring herbs and produce sourced from The RanchLB’s organic Harvest Garden, alongside innovative cocktails, world-class wines, and 18 craft beers on tap."

Harvest will offer reduced seating to allow for distancing while following strict procedures for safety and sanitization. Face coverings are required and enforced, and reservations are strongly recommended due to limited indoor seating.

The Porch offers scenic seating area and serves up grab-and-go items, picnic-style provisions, pastries, desserts, cocktails, coffee, craft beers, and classic California coastal wines.

The Porch is open for takeaway service from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, and transitions to traditional outdoor table service from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. every evening. Face coverings are required and enforced. Reservations are not required, and seating is based on availability.

Harvest is open 7 a.m.-10p.m. for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

Reservations are strongly recommended due to limited seating. To reserve a table, call (949) 715-1376 or visit www.theranchlb.com/dining/harvest.

The Ranch at Laguna Beach has implemented rigorous cleanliness, distancing, and sanitization procedures for guests and staff to allow for a safe dining experience at Harvest and The Porch. These include:

• Tables and chairs removed in the dining room to limit restaurant occupancy to 25% and allow for physical distancing without detracting from the ambiance.
• Tables and chairs reconfigured on The Porch for increased physical distancing while maintaining canyon views.
• Distancing is monitored and enforced on The Porch to prevent crowding or large gatherings.
• Restaurant hosts guide physical distancing at entrances, waiting areas, and queues. Floor distancing markers are in place to guide distancing.
• All surfaces sanitized at least once per hour by a member of the resort’s dedicated Sani-Czar team
• Menus are single-use, disposable and printed on recycled paper.
• Menus are revised to reduce back of house density, while still providing the fresh, seasonal California comfort cuisine guests know and love.
• Silverware is sanitized and rolled in napkins, straws are individually wrapped, and plates will be covered with cloches when leaving the kitchen.
• Glass partitions installed at host stands for staff and guest safety.
• Table-turn times are increased to ensure proper sanitation protocols.
• Hand sanitizer is abundant and readily available to guests.
• Team members will wear gloves and masks or face shields, with daily wellness checks to ensure their wellbeing.
• Face coverings are required and enforced for staff and guests.

The Ranch at Laguna Beach is Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide. This seal of approval is granted to hotels that uphold more than 360 health, hygiene, and safety standards to keep guests and staff safe while maintaining an exemplary guest experience.

To view the full range of sanitization, cleanliness, safety, and wellbeing practices at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, www.theranchlb.com/wellbeing-practices. For more information on The Ranch at Laguna Beach and its dining offerings, visit www.theranchlb.com.