Cicada Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

When: Saturday, October , . Doors Open : PM - Showtime : PM. Dine and dance to the finest tunes of the s and 's as Dean Mora and his haunted musicians take you on a ghostly musical journey back in time to the lost days of Hollywood's most famous nightclubs of the past including The Coconut Grove, the Mocambo, the Trocadero, Ciros and many more!

When: Saturday, November , . Doors Open : PM - Showtime : PM. From Swing to Swank, The Wiseguys Big Band Machine is dedicated to keeping great music alive. The Wiseguys features a screamin' horn line, talented vocalist, exciting soloists, and a roarin' rhythm section. Their repertoire includes the swingin' vocal tunes of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, and big band favorites from Glenn Miller, Perez Prado, Count Basie, and Buddy Rich. If you caught their show you know The Wiseguys keep audiences on the dance floor with their Big Band Vegas Sound... BET ON IT!

When: Saturday, November , . Doors Open : PM - Showtime : PM. Lizzy and The Triggermen, All-Star -Piece, Prohibition Jazz Band. The hot jazz band all of Hollywood is talking about comes to the Cicada for a night of PROHIBITION JAZZ for your dining and dancing pleasure!

When: Saturday, November , . Doors Open : PM - Showtime : PM. Direct from England - Your Ticket to The Jazz Age. Alex Mendham and his Orchestra are widely celebrated for their spectacular shows, combining jazz and swing music of the s and s with the modern energy and passion of their youthful years. They epitomize Hollywood's golden era. When it comes to evoking the sound, charm, and white-tie elegance of vintage Hollywood, Mr. Mendham's Orchestra is without parallel. Formed under the leadership and direction of charismatic musician and singer Alex Mendham, this hand-picked show orchestra presents a unique combination of dance band music and film scores from Hollywood musicals.

When: Saturday, November , . Doors Open : PM - Showtime : PM. The Les Elgart orchestra is one of the few remaining famous big bands from the s and s that is still in demand! Their popularity gained them their tagline "The Band with THAT Sound!" At prestigious venues like The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, The Savoy Hotel in London, The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, and The Rainbow Room in New York City, they have delighted audiences both nationally and internationally. The orchestra has also performed for proms at many of colleges and universities throughout the United States. They've also had the honor of providing dance music for US Presidents and Governors. Brazilian, British, and European performances by the Les Elgart Orchestra have taken place all over the world in addition to performing on the Norwegian Cruise Lines, the famous Mississippi Delta Queen, and the Holland America Cruise lines. Les Elgart wrote "Bandstand Boogie" which became the well-known theme song for Dick Clark's television program "American Bandstand." In surveys conducted by Variety, Billboard, and Cashbox in the s and s, the Les Elgart Orchestra was chosen as the Number dance band, among other honors and distinctions. The orchestra also recorded over fifty hit albums with Columbia Records. The Jackie Gleason Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and a Peter Marshall-hosted edition of "Big Bands at Disneyland" are just a few of the popular television programs where they have made appearances. The band was also featured in the popular movie "Senior Prom." In West Palm Beach, Florida, Les Elgart was admitted to the Big Band Hall of Fame in . Les Elgart's wife Joerene carried on his legacy through his music after his death in . Joerene Elgart sadly passed away in . Both of their presences are truly missed. The Les Elgart Orchestra to this day is dedicated to keeping Mr. & Mrs. Elgart's memory alive by preserving the unique sound and style that has stood the test of time. The "Elgart Sound" lives forever!

When: Friday, December , . Doors Open : PM - Showtime : PM. Maxwell Demille Presents the Johnny Holiday Show Holiday Spectacular! Dine and Dance to Big Band music by The Johnny Holiday -PIECE DANCE ORCHESTRA featuring the Honey Taps Dancers. A night of fabulous performers, great music, surprises, and Holiday Cheer you won't want to miss. Johnny's Photo Album of Guest Stars from Past Shows! Johnny Holiday spent a bit of time on television starting in but mostly worked nightclubs and hotels, opening for the headliners such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Jerry Vale, Dick Haymes, Nancy Wilson, Johnnie Ray, Eddie Fisher, Don Cherry, John Gary, Tony Martin, Frankie Laine, Mel Torme and many others. He sang with various bands including four years with Ernie Hecksher in The Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel a top Nob Hill in San Francisco, The Beverly Wilshire, The Hollywood Roosevelt, Eden Roc, The Deauville, Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis in NYC, The Fountainbleu, The Everglades Club, and other Hotel's and Resorts throughout North America, Canada, and two tours in South America. Mr. Holiday worked for bandleaders Ralston Ayers, Lawrence Welk, Ronnie Kemper, Dick Jurgens, Bobby Thomason, Dutch Deutch, Alan King, and many others. He sang for dancers, debutante balls, and parties. This was at a time which really was the last gasp of what was called, "Cabaret Society" . Working activly for charities and fundraiser, he raises money for several worthwhile organizations such as The USO, Operation Gratitude, and The Good Works Program of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Johnny is the toast of Hollywood society and invites you to his featured nights at the World Famous Cicada Restaurant and Lounge with "The Johnny Holiday Show" offering great dance music featuring the -piece Johnny Holiday Orchestra with John Rodby, music director and a galaxy of guest stars!

When: Saturday, December , . Doors Open : PM - Showtime : PM. Dean Mora and his Orchestra bring in the year one night early with great dance music from the s through the s. DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES Set One s - s; Set Two s - s; Set Three s - s; Happy New Year! One Night Early.

The Soup Of The Day

Arugula, Shaved Parmesan

In-House Smoked Salmon, Caper Berry, Celery, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon

Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette

Italian Ham and Melon

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil

Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Radish, Ginger and Garlic Sake Sauce

Heart of Romaine and Endive, Arugula, Gorgonzola Cheese, Housemade Potato Chips, Basalmic Vinaigrette

Grilled with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Veal Scaloppini with Lemon, Caper Sauce and Roasted Vegetables

Braised Short Ribs, Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Au Jus

Chicken Breast with Artichoke, Sundried Tomatoes and Roasted Potatoes

Grilled Swordfish, Sweet Peas, Rapini, Orange and Fennel Sauce

Light Tomato Sauce, Olive Oil, Garlic

Fusilli with Smoked Chicken, Asparagus, Chipotle and Truffle Oil

Ravioli, Wild mushroom, Brown Butter Sauce

Sauted Salmon and Leeks, Red Wine Reduction, Black Pepper

Striped Bass, Dry Vermouth, Grilled Onions, Spinach, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Vanilla Cream Cheese, Strawberries

Chocolate Ganache, Hazelnuts

Assorted Fresh Berries Topped with a Mint Leaf

Hendrick's Gin, Mint Leaf

Sloe Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Club Soda, Lemon, Orange Wheel

Rye, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Bitters, Orange Peel

Bourbon, Carpanan Antiqua, Bitters

Bourbon, Absinthe, Bitters, Sugar Cube

Castillo Silver Rum, Pineapple Juice, Cherry Liqueur

Champagne, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Mint

Fresh Mint, Pimm's No. Liqueur, Lemon, Ginger Beer

Dewar's Blended Scotch, Domaine De Canton, Laphroaig, Lemon

Vodka, Ginger, Lime

Champagne, Sugar Cube, Bitters

Gin, Honey, Lemon

Maker's Mark, Ginger Ale, Bitters