Watertable opened in 2014 and quickly became Orange County’s most sophisticated venue in both design and cuisine, earning Open Table’s Diner’s Choice Award for the Top 100 Best Restaurants in the United States. Watertable’s locally sourced menu and artisanal cocktails have become a staple for South Bay locals. The menu features seasonal American fare in addition to a distinguished selection of world-class wines and artisanal cocktails. We are committed to operating ethically and responsibly, striving to more positively impact our beach communities and the environment.
Team
Manfred Lassahn
Executive Chef
Hospitality industry standout, Manfred Lassahn is the executive chef of the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa and the mastermind behind Watertable, named to Open Table’s Diner’s Choice Top 100 Restaurants in North America. Watertable, the resort’s signature restaurant that opened in Spring 2014 has been featured in USA Today, ABC-7, CBSLocal, Orange Coast, Coast, Modern Luxury, the LA Times, and the Orange County Register Magazine. As a visionary putting a new, creative spin on American-style cuisine, Chef Lassahn continues to evolve the dining concepts throughout the resort with his innovation and passion. Throughout his career, Chef Lassahn has served as executive chef at various high-profile Hyatt properties including the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, where he was recognized as Hyatt Hotels’ Chef of the Year.
Adrian Lagoy
Chef de Cuisine
Adrian joined Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach in 2008 as a Culinary Supervisor and was part of Watertable’s opening team. In 2017 he was promoted to Chef de Cuisine at Watertable and is responsible for creating its seasonal menus and representing Watertable at such events as Newport Beach Food + Wine and Modern Luxury’s Live and Dine event. Adrian attended the Art Institute of California.
