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    The BESTA-WAN PIZZA HOUSE

    148 Aberdeen Dr

    Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007


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    Featured Items

    • 16" Build Your Own Cheese

      16" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $20.00
    • 16" Besta Wan

      Ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, poblano peppers, mozzarella, onions, and mushroom
      $30.00
    • 12" Build Your Own Cheese

      12" Thin Crust Tavern Style Pizza
      $17.00

    Beer & Other Alcohol

    Bottles & Cans

    • Donna's Pickle Beer

      $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 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

      $50.00
    • Sea Cove Sav Blanc BTL

      $48.00
    • Hendry Albarino BTL

      $50.00
    • 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
    • Vignerons Pinot Noir Liter

      $64.00
    • Broadley "Pinot" BTL

      $56.00
    • I Love Pizza Blend BTL

      $46.00
    • Jasci Montepulciano BTL

      $50.00
    • Saumur Cab Franc BTL

      $55.00
    • Sella & Mosca Cannonau BTL

      $55.00
    • Binario Tempranillo BTL

      $48.00
    • Loren Crossing Cabernet BTL

      $59.00
    • Cote du Rhone BTL

      $50.00
    • Mary Taylor Gamay BTL

      $46.00
    • Vino Noble Salcheto BTL

      $59.00

    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
    • Side Foccacia

      $2.00
    • 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

    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

    Weekly Specialty Pizza

    La Brava red sauce, beef chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, pepperoncini, fresh tomato, green onion valentina crema drizzle Available in our thin crust tavern style or pan style detroit pizza
    • 12" Weekly Specialty Pizza

      La Brava red sauce, beef chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, pepperoncini, fresh tomato, green onion valentina crema drizzle
      $25.00
    • 16" Weekly Specialty Pizza

      La Brava red sauce, beef chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, pepperoncini, fresh tomato, green onion valentina crema drizzle
      $30.00
    • 8" x 10" Pan Style Detroit Weekly Specialty Pizza

      La Brava red sauce, beef chorizo, mozzarella, cheddar, black olives, pepperoncini, fresh tomato, green onion valentina crema drizzle
      $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

    • Whipped Feta & Yogurt Dip

      Whipped Feta & Yogurt Dip creamy feta, greek yogurt, ricotta, lemon zest, pistachio, shishito pepper & green onion relish, hot honey, toasted crostini
      $15.00
    • Blackened Cherry Snapper Sandwich

      Blackened Cherry Snapper Sandwich fermented chile & citrus tartar sauce, iceberg lettuce, avocado, toasted brioche bun
      $20.00
    • 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.
      $11.00

    Brunch

    For the Table Brunch

    • Burrata & Spring Strawberry

      Burrata & Spring Strawberry creamy burrata cheese, local strawberries, basil, balsamic, pistachio, toasted baugette
      $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
    • 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
    • Brunch Dirty Wan Tots

      Dirty Wan Tots shredded ropa vieja beef, ranchero salsa, pico de gallo, cheddar & jack cheese, lime crema, green onion
      $12.00

    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

    Good Toast

    • Avocado Levain Toast

      Avocado Levain Toast toasted rustic levain bread, smashed fresh avocado, poached eggs, chile flake, dorati tomatoes, hemp seeds
      $15.00
    • Egg & Brioche

      Egg & Brioche thick toasted brioche, shaved tavern ham, smashed avocado, two poached eggs, citrus hollandaise
      $14.00
    • Superfood Toast

      Superfood Toast rustic levain bread, almond butter, banana, blueberries, strawberries, chia seed, wildflower honey
      $12.00

    Brunch Handhelds

    • The Wan Breakfast Burrito

      Large flour tortilla, three eggs, mexican chorizo, bacon, salsa fresca, tater tots, jack and cheddar cheese's, hot sauce crema Add 1/2 avocado for $2.50. Add sour cream for $1.25.
      $15.00
    • My Corona Breakfast Sandwich

      Grilled sourdough topped with two fried eggs, American cheese, bacon, tomato and served with your choice of potatoes.
      $15.00
    • Detroit Breakfast Pizza

      Our Detroit Breakfast Pizza breakfast sausage, brick cheese, mozzarella, scrambled eggs, ranchero sauce
      $22.00
    • The Breakfast Burger

      The Breakfast Burger dijonnaise, caramelized onion, two smash patties, smoked bacon, new school american cheese, brioche bun, sunny-side egg, chives, truffle & parm tots
      $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
    • Besta Burger

      Our almost famous smash-burger served with bread & butter pickles, red onion, American cheese, Besta spread, and a toasted brioche bun
      $19.00

    Worth Waking Up For

    • Americana

      Two eggs, choice of potatoes, and Toast. Add 4 Bacon strips or 2 sausage links for $3.55
      $14.00
    • The Old Fashion

      French toast or Pancakes, two eggs, bacon or sausage
      $16.00
    • Rise & Shine Rancheros

      Crispy corn tortilla, two eggs, ranchero salsa, black beans, smashed avocado, salsa fresca, sour cream, cilantro
      $16.00

    Brunch Bowls

    • Italian Chop Chop

      Chopped iceberg & radicchio along with pepperoni, salami, chickpeas, provolone cheese, peperoncini, tomatoes, red onion, and our house peppercorn oregano vinaigrette
      $13.00+
    • Cardiff Cobb

      Romaine lettuce, avocado, crispy bacon, egg, tomatoes, roasted chicken, blue cheese, and our addictive ranch dressing
      $14.00+
    • The Coastal Bowl

      choice of a 56 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
      $25.00

    Brunch Sides

    • Side Pancake (2)

      $6.00
    • Side Avocado

      $2.50
    • Side Boiled Egg

      $2.50
    • Tots

      Truffle Pecorino +3
      $5.00
    • Reg French Fries

      $6.00
    • Truffle & Parm Tots

      $7.50
    • Side Fruit

    Kiddos

    • Kids Pizza (9" Individual)

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

      Sliced Brioche spread with peanut butter and jelly and served with fries, tots or watermelon
      $8.50
    • Mickey Mouse Pancake

      $8.50
    • Scrambled Egg Breaky

      $8.50
    • Kid Burger

      $8.50
    • Macaroni

      Macaroni pasta tossed in your choice of butter, butter & parmesan or house marinara sauce
      $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
      $8.00
    • Besta Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream

      $4.00
    • Root Beer Float

      $7.00

    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

    Pizza (test)

    Build Your Own Pizzas (Test)

    • BYO Tavern 9"

    • BYO Tavern 12"

    • BYO Tavern 16"

    • BYO Detroit 8" x 10"

    Besta's Specialty Pizzas (Test)

    • Besta Wan Special Tavern 9"

    • Besta Wan Special Tavern 12"

    • Besta Wan Special Tavern 16"

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    12" Half/Half Specialty

    $0.00

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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

    Directions