David Wilhelm’s famous fried chicken.Īnd for Cedar Creek Inn fans, a selection of best-sellers and fan favorites from that restaurant, including the Monte Cristo Sandwich and Coconut Cake, will continue as menu mainstays. Guests can look forward to some of Wilhelm’s signature Southwestern creations, including his Maine Lobster and Corn Crepe ‘Burrito’ with chipotle cream sauce.

The menu at Tavern at the Mission will focus on California’s multicultural history, drawing inspiration from Mexican, Spanish, and European cuisines. Guests can now enjoy Wilhelm’s popular New American cuisine and comfort food classics. Wilhelm has already revamped the food menus, drink and wine lists at Cedar Creek Inn. “Our town has a uniquely rich history, and I couldn’t be more excited to share a concept that reflects my own history as a chef and restauranteur with my community.” “As a San Juan Capistrano resident, I’m personally invested in maintaining the community’s historic charm,” said Wilhelm, who’s lived in San Juan Capistrano for nearly five years. The reimagined space will include changes to the dining rooms and bar and an enhancement of the large outdoor patio including the addition of live music. In November of 2022 they entered into a purchase agreement with the owners of Cedar Creek Inn.Īccording to press information, extensive renovations are planned but the duo is committed to preserving the location’s historical integrity and old-town charm. Wilhelm and his business partner Gregg Solomon are both longtime residents of San Juan Capistrano. The addition of the San Juan Capistrano restaurant makes sense. Now at the helm of the kitchen, Wilhelm has revamped the menus at Cedar Creek Inn as he gears the restaurant up for a remodel and relaunch as Tavern at the Mission early next year. Wilhelm has purchased Cedar Creek Inn in San Juan Capistrano’s historic Mission Promenade. Now, Wilhelm is expanding his Tavern House concept to San Juan Capistrano, which has become the new darling of the dining community.

If you haven’t tried his fried chicken yet, it’s among the best in OC.

The menu reflects Wilhelm’s greatest hits (including his famous French 75 onion soup) along with many new dishes. On the heels of those successes, in 2019, Wilhelm opened Tavern House Kitchen & Bar (where 3Thirt圓 once held court) overlooking the Newport Beach Marina. Other notable local restaurants that were Wilhelm originals: Kachina, Bistro 201, Barbacoa, Diva, Sorrento and Sorrento Grille, Savannah Chop House, and Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern.

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