The 18 Best Restaurants in Orange County, CA (2024)
The Orange County dining scene is constantly in a state of flux. Many restaurants shut down during the pandemic, with new replacements sprouting up seemingly every week. But some OC restaurants are like a rock in a raging sea—they’re here to stay!
Check out our list of some of the most iconic Orange County restaurants.
North Orange County
El Farolito (Placentia, CA)
Summit House (Fullerton, CA)
Cortina’s (Anaheim, CA)
Orange Hill (Orange, CA)
Anaheim White House (Anaheim, CA)
Blue Bayou (Anaheim, CA) - Disneyland Resort
South Orange County
Marche Moderne
Honda Ya (Tustin, CA)
Gabbi’s Mexican (Orange, CA)
Las Brisas (Newport Beach, CA)
DTTN 2.0 (Santa Ana, CA)
Membership only
Javier’s (Newport Beach, CA)
The Beachcomber Cafe (Newport Beach, CA)
The Ramos House Cafe (San Juan Capistrano, CA)
Our guide on The Ramos House Cafe explains the historic legacy of this popular brunch destination.
Habana (Costa Mesa, CA)
Read our article on Habana to learn how they’ve remained a cherished establishment in OC community for nearly 30 years.
Crystal Cove Shack (Corona del Mar)
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