By the Numbers: Ocean at Main

October 1, 2018

Article by: Laguna Beach Vibe

Laguna Beach’s newest restaurant, Ocean at Main, opens this month in the renovated space most recently occupied by Taverna at 222 Ocean Avenue. Chef/Owner Craig Strong, who was previously the executive chef for Studio at Montage Laguna Beach, has set out to make Ocean at Main an approachable Southern California dining experience — one highlighted by a seasonally changing menu celebrating the local agricultural community and regional purveyors Strong is known for working with.

Get to know Ocean at Main and Craig Strong — a Michelin star-rated chef —
by the numbers:

25: Number of years Chef Craig Strong has worked in the restaurant industry
4,500: Total number of square feet occupied by Ocean at Main
10: In dollars, the cost of items on Ocean at Main’s Kid’s menu
1935: Year Laguna Federal Savings & Loan was first established at 260 Ocean Ave. (the bank eventually moved to 222 Ocean, which is now home to Ocean at Main)
32: In dollars, the mid-range price of Ocean at Main’s dinner entrees
40: Approximate number of people employed by Ocean at Main
2: Number of Ocean at Main’s Speidels Braumeister ceramic beer towers that will dispense local craft beers and house-made cold brew coffee
50/50: Ratio of fish to meat dishes on Ocean at Main’s menu
85: Number of seats in Ocean at Main’s dining room
41: Number of seats on Ocean at Main’s outdoor patio
11: Number hours Ocean at Main is open each day of the week (lunch daily from 11am-3pm; dinner daily from 5-10pm; light bites & flatbreads served from 3-5pm)
40: Percent of Ocean at Main’s 50-plus wine list that focuses on California wines and varietal selections from France, Italy, Australia, Germany and South America