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    The BESTA-WAN PIZZA HOUSE

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    Open now3PM - 8:30PM
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    Featured Items

    • 16" Build Your Own Cheese

      16" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $20.00
    • Italian Chop Chop

      Chopped iceberg & radicchio along with pepperoni, salami, chickpeas, provolone cheese, peperoncini, tomatoes, red onion, and our house peppercorn oregano vinaigrette
      $14.00+
    • Besta Burger

      Our almost famous smash-burger served with bread & butter pickles, red onion, American cheese, Besta spread, and a toasted brioche bun
      $20.00

    Beer & Other Alcohol

    Bottles & Cans

    • Donna's Pickle Beer 12 oz. Can

      $5.00
    • Coors Banquet BTL 12 oz.

      $4.00
    • Stone Delicious 12oz BTL

      $6.00
    • Athletic IPA NA 12 oz. CAN

      $6.50
    • Athletic HAZY IPA NA 12 oz. CAN

      $6.50
    • Corona N/A 12 oz. BTL

      $5.00
    • White Claw Black Cherry CAN

      $7.00
    • White Claw Mango CAN

      $7.00
    • Ashland Blackberry Lemonade 12 oz. CAN

      $8.00
    • Juneshine POG 12 oz. CAN

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.50
    • Juneshine Midnight P-Killer 12oz. CAN

      $8.50
    • Juneshine Grapefruit Paloma 12 oz. CAN

      $8.50
    • Schilling Mango Excelsior Imperial Cider 12 oz. CAN

      $9.00
    • Schilling Local Legend Cider 12 oz. CAN

      $7.00

    Wine

    White Wine Bottle

    • Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc BTL

      $44.00
    • Diatom Chardonnay BTL

      $55.00
    • Esprit Rose BTL

      $51.00
    • Sea Cove Sav Blanc BTL

      $48.00
    • La Marea Albarino BTL

      $55.00
    • Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin BTL

      OUT OF STOCK
      $44.00
    • Getrank Gruner Veltliner BTL

      $38.00
    • J Roget Sparkling BTL

      $28.00
    • JCB No 21 Brut Sparkling 1/2 BTL

      $39.00

    Red Wine Bottle

    • Cote Mas Syrah/Grenache Liter

      $40.00
    • Broadley "Pinot" BTL

      $58.00
    • Rochebin Pinot Noir BTL

      $56.00
    • I Love Pizza Blend BTL

      $46.00
    • Jasci Montepulciano BTL

      $50.00
    • Saumur Cab Franc BTL

      $55.00
    • Binario Tempranillo BTL

      $48.00
    • Loren Crossing Cabernet BTL

      $59.00
    • Cote du Rhone BTL

      $50.00
    • Mary Taylor Beaujolais BTL

      $55.00
    • Vino Noble Salcheto BTL

      $59.00
    • Carillo Pinot Nero BTL

      $59.00
    • Sella & Mosca Cannonau BTL

      $55.00
    • Marchelle Old Vine BTL

      $70.00

    Main Food Menus

    For The Table

    • Reg French Fries

      $6.00
    • Truffle & Parm Fries

      Truffle & Parm Frites Our house shoestring fries dusted with parmesan and truffle oil & served with our roasted garlic aioli & Besta-Wan’s famous ranch
      $13.00
    • Besta-Wan Deviled Eggs

      Local Hiliker’s Ranch eggs filled with our deviled egg mixture, chives and topped with chicago caviar (giardiniera relish) (vegetarian)
      $9.00
    • Crispy Brussels

      Crispy Brussels, Chili Crisp, Fresh Basil, Parmesan, Wildflower Honey
      $9.00
    • Sicilian Style Meatballs

      Sicilian Style Beef Meatballs Natural Angus Beef, Garlic, Breadcrumbs, Marjoram, Parsley, Romano Cheese, Rustic Tomato Sauce & House-Made Garlic Bread
      $15.00
    • Spinach and Artichoke Dip

      Oven Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip, baby spinach, caramelized shallots & garlic, artichoke hearts, parmesan & cream cheese, house fried corn tortilla chips
      $13.00
    • Burrata & Vine Ripe Tomato

      creamy burrata, local vine ripe tomatoes, olive oil, basil, pickled red onion, pistachio dukkah, hot honey
      $14.00
    • Cheesy Garlic Bread

      Garlic Bread topped with mozzarella cheese and served with house marinara
      $7.00+
    • Calamari Fritti

      Lemon, red sauce, and caper aioli
      $15.00
    • Calabrian Shrimp Scampi

      CALABRIAN WHITE SHRIMP SCAMPI Calabrian Chili Butter, Lemon, Parsley, Garlic Bread
      $14.00
    • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

      four or eight pieces, marinara & ranch
      $9.00+
    • Bar Chips

      House Fried Potato Chips served with our addictive ranch dressing
      $5.00
    • Tots

      Truffle Pecorino +3
      $5.00

    Bowls

    • House Salad

      romaine, cucumber, tomato, cheddar & jack cheese, red onion, crouton, choice of ranch, blue cheese, Italian, caesar or oil and vinegar
      $9.00+
    • Tijuana Caesar

      Romaine heart, reggiano cheese, and garlic croutons
      $11.00+
    • Besta Salad

      Mixed greens tossed with feta cheese, anjou pears, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette
      $12.00+
    • Italian Chop Chop

      Chopped iceberg & radicchio along with pepperoni, salami, chickpeas, provolone cheese, peperoncini, tomatoes, red onion, and our house peppercorn oregano vinaigrette
      $14.00+
    • Cardiff Cobb

      Romaine lettuce, avocado, crispy bacon, egg, tomatoes, roasted chicken, blue cheese, and our addictive ranch dressing
      $15.00+
    • The Coastal Bowl

      choice of a 5 oz Wild Isle Salmon or 8 pcs of harissa marinated and sauteed shrimp served with brown rice, baby spinach, chili crisp cucumber, fresh avocado, hemp seeds and a green onion & teriyaki mirin sauce
      $26.00

    Wings

    • 4 Pcs Chicken Wing

      House-brined and fried jumbo wings, choice of Buffalo, Daytona (Buffalo & BBQ, Sweet Chili or Peanut
      $10.50
    • 8 Pcs Chicken Wing

      House-brined and fried jumbo wings, choice of Buffalo, BBQ, Sweet Chili or Peanut
      $18.00

    Sandwiches

    • Besta Burger

      Our almost famous smash-burger served with bread & butter pickles, red onion, American cheese, Besta spread, and a toasted brioche bun
      $20.00
    • "The Italian Job" Hero Sandwich

      “The Italian Job” Our Play on a Classic NY Hero Mortadella, Salami, Tavern Ham, Sopressata, Tomato, Iceberg & Radicchio, Pepperoncini, Dijonnaise, Oregano Vinaigrette, Turano Roll Choice of Fries, Tots or House Salad
      $18.00
    • Chronic Burger

      Bacon, Avocado, Grilled Onions, Mushrooms, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Seeded Brioche Bun
      $21.00
    • Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap

      A flour tortilla wrapped around our house caesar salad with crispy chicken, avocado puree and garlic croutons.
      $17.00
    • Chicago Italian Beef

      garlic & herb roasted beef, spicy giardinera, peppers & onions, toasted turano roll
      $18.00
    • Adult Chicken Strips

      $13.75

    Pastas & Plates

    • Rigatoni alla Vodka

      Rigatoni pasta served with our home-made vodka sauce and served with fresh basil parmesan & garlic bread
      $20.00
    • Penne Bolognese

      Our House-Made Three Meat Bolognese served with organic lumache (snail shell) pasta, beef, veal, pork, pancetta, tomato, garlic, onion, fresh thyme & parsley, grana padano cheese, garlic bread
      $23.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      The Wan’s Spaghetti & Meatballs All-beef meatballs, slow-simmered red sauce, toasted garlic, fresh basil, Parmesan, whipped ricotta, herbed garlic bread
      $23.00
    • Steak Con Frites

      8oz Prime Steak Frite crispy house fries, sauteed spinach, chimichurri, garlic aioli
      $26.00
    • Salmon Con Frites

      5 oz Wild Isle Salmon pan seared and served with sauteed baby spinach, crispy house fries, chimichurri & roasted garlic aioli
      $25.00
    • Brick Chicken Con Frites

      Two Crispy Skin Boneless Brick Chicken Thighs served with sauteed baby spinach, crispy house fries, chimichurri & roasted garlic aioli
      $23.00
    • Rigatoni Pomodoro

      Rigatoni pasta tossed in our homemade pomodoro sauce, fresh basil and parmesan. Served with our house-made garlic bread
      $16.00

    Kids

    • Macaroni

      Macaroni pasta tossed in your choice of butter, butter & parmesan or house marinara sauce
      $8.50
    • Grilled Cheese

      Sliced Brioche griddled with cheese and served with choice of fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      2 chicken tenders breaded and fried until golden brown and served with choice of fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50
    • Kids Pizza (9" Individual)

      Choice of cheese, sausage or pepperoni
      $8.50
    • PB&J

      Sliced Brioche spread with peanut butter and jelly and served with fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50
    • Kids Burger

      A single patty griddled and served on our brioche bun along with choice of fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50

    Sweets

    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $3.50
    • Besta Wan Brownie

      A fudgy gluten free chocolate brownie made in house and finished with powdered sugar and caramel sauce
      $3.50
    • Sundae

      a warm chocolate chip pr peanut butter cup cookie, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, flaky sea salt & whipped cream
      $9.00
    • Bumpmisu

      A summer collab between Bump Coffee & The Wan It’s our take on tiramisu layered with rich whipped mascarpone, toffee bar crunch, cocoa powder & Bump Coffee cold brew-soaked ladyfingers olive oil, and toasted pistachios.
      $9.00
    • Besta Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

      $4.00
    • Root Beer Float

      $7.00

    Build Your Own Pizzas

    Build Your Own Pizza

    • 9" Build Your Own Cheese

      9" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $11.00
    • 12" Build Your Own Cheese

      12" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $17.00
    • 16" Build Your Own Cheese

      16" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $20.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Style Build Your Own Cheese

      8" x 10" Pan Style Detroit Pizza
      $17.00

    Specialty Pizzas

    1/2 & 1/2 Specialty Only

    • 12" Half/Half Specialty

    • 16" Half/Half Specialty

    • 8" x 10" Detroit Half/Half Specialty

    Monthly Specialty Pizza

    • 12" Weekly Specialty Pizza

      The Firebird red sauce, italian sausage, poblano peppers, red onion, garlic, mozzarella & provolone, calabrian oregano
      $25.00
    • 16" Weekly Specialty Pizza

      The Firebird red sauce, italian sausage, poblano peppers, red onion, garlic, mozzarella & provolone, calabrian oregano
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Pan Style Detroit Weekly Specialty Pizza

      The Firebird red sauce, italian sausage, poblano peppers, red onion, garlic, mozzarella & provolone, calabrian oregano
      $24.00

    Abe Froman

    • 12" Abe Froman

      Italian sausage, button mushroom, yellow onion, and wild oregano
      $25.00
    • 16" Abe Froman

      Italian sausage, button mushroom, yellow onion, and wild oregano
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Abe Froman

      Italian sausage, button mushroom, yellow onion, and wild oregano
      $25.00

    Alla Vodka

    • 12" Alla Vodka

      house-made vodka sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, cherry peppers, herb pesto
      $25.00
    • 16" Alla Vodka

      house-made vodka sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, cherry peppers, herb pesto
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Alla Vodka

      house-made vodka sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, cherry peppers, herb pesto
      $25.00

    Banks

    canadian bacon, sausage, jalapeños, pepperoni & pineapple
    • 12" Banks

      $25.00
    • 16" Banks

      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Banks

      $25.00

    Beardown

    • 12" Beardown

      Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, jalapeños, onion, black olives, and mushroom
      $25.00
    • 16" Beardown

      Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, jalapeños, onion, black olives, and mushroom
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Beardown

      Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, jalapeños, onion, black olives, and mushroom
      $25.00

    Besta Wan

    • 12" Besta Wan

      Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, poblano peppers, mozzarella, onions, and mushroom
      $25.00
    • 16" Besta Wan

      Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, poblano peppers, mozzarella, onions, and mushroom
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Besta Wan

      Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, poblano peppers, mozzarella, onions, and mushroom
      $25.00

    Eat Your Veggies

    • 12" Eat Your Veggies

      Artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, and tomatoes
      $25.00
    • 16" Eat Your Veggies

      Artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, and tomatoes
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Eat Your Veggies

      Artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, and tomatoes
      $25.00

    Kraut-Za

    red sauce, mozzarella, italian sausage, pepperoni, sauerkraut, chile flake
    • 12" Kraut-Za

      $25.00
    • 16" Kraut-Za

      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Kraut-Za

      $25.00

    Primo's Pie

    • 12" BBQ Chicken

      $25.00
    • 16" BBQ Chicken

      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit BBQ Chicken

      $25.00

    Savannah White

    • 12" Savannah White

      olive oil, white onion, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, ricotta & mozzarella cheese's
      $25.00
    • 16" Savannah White

      olive oil, white onion, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, ricotta & mozzarella cheese's
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Savannah White

      olive oil, white onion, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, ricotta & mozzarella cheese's
      $25.00

    Spicy Sgt Pepper

    • 12" Spicy Sgt Pepper

      red sauce, fresh basil, pepperoni, mozzarella, chile flake, hot honey
      $25.00
    • 16" Spicy Sgt Pepper

      red sauce, fresh basil, pepperoni, mozzarella, chile flake, hot honey
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Spicy Sgt Pepper

      red sauce, fresh basil, pepperoni, mozzarella, chile flake, hot honey
      $25.00

    The Cheef

    • 12" Cheef

      roasted Italian beef, red sauce, mozzarella, spicy giardiniera, wild oregano, pecorino romano
      $25.00
    • 16" Cheef

      roasted Italian beef, red sauce, mozzarella, spicy giardiniera, wild oregano, pecorino romano
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Cheef

      roasted Italian beef, red sauce, mozzarella, spicy giardiniera, wild oregano, pecorino romano
      $25.00

    You Bacon Me Crazy

    our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
    • 12" You Bacon Me Crazy

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $25.00
    • 16" You Bacon Me Crazy

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit You Bacon Me Crazy

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $25.00

    Calabrian Crush

    red sauce, italian sausage, calabrian chili, fresh basil, burrata cheese & hot honey finish
    • 12" Calabrian Crush

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $25.00
    • 16" Calabrian Crush

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Detroit Calabrian Crush

      our famous ranch, fresh jalapeno, smoked bacon, mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese's, green onions
      $25.00

    Specials

    Daily Specials

    • House Chips & Onion Dip

      House Potato Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip greek yogurt, onion, garlic, chives
      $10.00
    • Truffled BLTA Sandwich

      Summer BLTA Sandwich truffle aioli, heirloom tomatoes, smoked bacon, romaine lettuce, rustic toasted levain bread
      $18.00
    • Bumpmisu

      A summer collab between Bump Coffee & The Wan It’s our take on tiramisu layered with rich whipped mascarpone, toffee bar crunch, cocoa powder & Bump Coffee cold brew-soaked ladyfingers olive oil, and toasted pistachios.
      $9.00

    Sides

    Sides Sauces

    • Ranch 2.5 oz Side

      $0.85
    • Mayonnaise 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Cabo Ranch 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Au Jus 3 ozs Side

      $1.00
    • Au Jus 6 ozs Side

      $2.00
    • Hot Honey 2.5 oz Side

      $3.00
    • Marinara 3.25 oz Side

      $1.50
    • Marinara 6 oz Side

      $3.00
    • Balsamic Dressing 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • BBQ 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Besta Spread 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Blue Cheese Dressing 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Buffalo Sauce 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Caesar Dressing 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Hollandaise 2.5 oz Side (available Saturday & Sundays Only from 9am-1:15pm)

      Only available on Saturday & Sundays from 9am-1:15pm
      $2.00
    • Italian Vinaigrette 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Maple Syrup 2.5 oz Side

      $2.00
    • Peanut Sauce 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Pizza Sauce 3.25 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Sweet Chili 2.5 oz Side

      $1.00
    • Ranch 16oz. Deli

      $8.00

    Side Proteins

    • Side Burger Patty

      $5.00
    • Side Boiled Egg

      $2.50
    • Side Sliced Beef

      $6.50
    • Side Pepperoni

      $3.00
    • Side Anchovies

      $3.50
    • Side Italian Sausage

      $4.00
    • Single Meatball

      $3.50
    • Side 6 Calabrian Shrimp

      $9.00
    • Side 5 oz Wild Isle Salmon

      $14.00

    Veg & Fruit Sides

    • Side Sliced Tomato

      $1.50
    • Side Lettuce

      $1.00
    • Side Sauteed Mushrooms

      $2.00
    • Side Sauteed Peppers & Onions

      $2.00
    • Side Avocado

      $2.50
    • Side Celery

      $1.50
    • Side Artichokes

      $3.00
    • Side Jalapeno

      $1.00
    • Side Grapes

      $2.00

    Side Breads / Chips

    • Side Garlic Bread (2pcs)

      $2.75
    • Side Burger Bun

      $4.00
    • Side Sourdough

      $3.00
    • Side English Muffin

      $3.00
    • Side Levain Bread

      $3.00
    • Side Croutons

      $1.50
    • Side Garlic Cheesy Bread (2 pcs)

      $4.00
    • Pizza Dough Ball

      $5.00
    • Large Side Tortilla Chips

      $4.00
    • Small Tortilla Chip Refill with Spinach Dip

    Sides Cheese

    • Side American Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Blue Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Cheddar Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Feta Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Mozzarella

      $2.00
    • Side Parmesan Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Pepper-jack Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Provolone Cheese

      $2.00
    • Side Romano Cheese

      $2.00

    Retail

    Hats

    • Foamy Low Brim Red

      $20.00
    • Navy / Navy Patch Hat

      $28.00
    • Navy / White Patch Hat

      $28.00
    • Black / White Patch Hat

      $28.00
    • Manmosa Flat Bill Camo

      Black Camo Classic Yupoong
      $28.00
    • Foamy Black "The Wan"

      $20.00

    Hoodies

    • OG Papa Hoodie Gray

      OUT OF STOCK
      $50.00
    • Navy Sea & Palm Hoodie

      $50.00

    Stickers

    • Big OG Besta Wan

      $2.00

    Glassware

    • The-Wan Wine Glass

      $8.00

    T-Shirts

    • Light Grey Endless Pizza

      $10.00
    • White Cardiff by the Sea

      $10.00
    • Charcoal Grey Cardiff by the Sea

      $10.00
    • The Wan All Black

      $30.00
    • Dark Navy Papa Pouccini

      $30.00
    • OG Besta W/Papa

      $30.00
    • Dark Grey OG V-Neck

      $30.00
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    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:15 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    A Cardiff Staple Since 1965 serving tavern style American & Italian favorites with a side of cool So Cal 70's vibe!

    Location

    148 Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

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