LJ’s Lounge has opened at Triangle Square, bringing elevated Southern-inspired comfort food and a vibrant music experience to Costa Mesa. LJ’s Lounge serves dinner on weekdays and brunch on the weekend in a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere. The restaurant will transition to offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily in the coming weeks.
LJ’s Lounge is black and veteran-owned by Orange County native Kenneth Jackson and inspired by his mother Linda Jean. LJ’s has a signature weekend brunch, Soul to Sole, where a DJ plays old-school music on Saturdays, and on Sundays, guests will be entertained with live music — gospel and jazz early in the day, then transitioning to reggae in the evening. The full entertainment calendar will become available in August.
The menu – created by Jackson and chef Justin McNeil – features elevated Southern-inspired food presented with warm, soulful hospitality. Many of LJ’s dishes also reflect a California coastal twist with bright citrus accents that add a slight sweetness to roasted potatoes in the signature salad, and deepen the layered flavors of the restaurant’s gumbo…