Five Crowns

This week’s restaurant recommendation is Five Crowns. Fine dining in an Olde English style restaurant, this restaurant is part of the Lawry's Prime Rib in Beverly Hills. Five Crowns is located on Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar.

If any of you have ever eaten at Lawry’s in Beverly Hills, then you know that they are known for their prime rib. Although Five Crowns also specializes in prime rib, my recommendation is based on their Sunday Brunch Menu. Everyone is always asking me what I would recommend the best Sunday brunch restaurant to be? My answer is, Five Crowns without a doubt.

If you are my friend, and are reading this blog, then you know and understand how much I hate buffets. It seems that every Sunday brunch I have ever eaten at has always been set up buffet style. You end up paying $25-$35 per person and realize that all you’ve really had is an omelet that you could have easily made at home. Well, Five Crowns is not that kind of place. Because you can choose off the menu, prices can range from $16-$25 per person, and I guarantee you price is not reflective of the quality.

One of the things I love about this place is that brunch is not what you would normally expect. It’s better than what you would expect. You can choose from several selections off a menu. Champagne, unlimited champagne is included. My girlfriends and I make this one of our favorite girls day out event. Of course with a designated driver, trust me you’ll need one.

Freshly baked goods are set on the table along with your first glass of champagne. I always start off with the first course of Tortilla Lime Soup. They have several starters to choose from, I happen to love the Lime Soup, it has a familiar taste and smell that reminds me of home. I then follow up with Lawry’s Roast Beef Hash; it's by far one of my favorite things to eat here. The Hash is served with a poached egg, vegetables and potatoes.

I hope the next time you are thinking of Sunday brunch you’ll visit Five Crowns. I know it will become one of your favorites as it is mine.

Five Crowns

Location: 3801 E. Coast Highway Corona del Mar, California 92625

Phone: (949) 760-0331

Sunday Brunch: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm