Must-see restaurants in Orange County

  • Laguna Beach Farmers Market

    Laguna Beach

    Local farmers and merchants sell their wares each Saturday, an ever-changing seasonal selection of both produce and prepared foods.

  • Café Orleans

    Disneyland Resort

    This Southern-flavored restaurant is famous for its three-cheese Monte Cristo sandwiches at lunch. Breakfast served seasonally.

  • Taco Loco

    Laguna Beach

    Throw back Coronas with the surfers while watching the passersby at this been-there-forever Mexican sidewalk dive. Taco, quesadilla and nacho options seem…

  • Earl of Sandwich

    Disneyland Resort

    This counter-service chain near the Disneyland Hotel serves grilled sandwiches that are both kid- and adult-friendly. The 'original 1762' is roast beef,…

  • Carnation Cafe

    Disneyland Resort

    Near the Disneyland entrance, this old-timey, wood-built spot serves baked potato soup, sourdough bacon cheese melt, meatloaf and gravy, fried chicken and…

  • Park Bench Cafe

    Huntington Beach

    Sometimes Fido likes to order too. In a dog-friendly setting with shady outdoor picnic tables, try this casual outdoor restaurant in Huntington Central…

  • Felix Continental Cafe

    Orange County

    Longtime downtown favorite serves spiced-just-right Caribbean, Cuban and Spanish dishes, most accompanied by a hefty serving of plantains, black beans and…

  • Pacific Wharf Cafe

    Disneyland Resort

    This counter-service collection of restaurants shows off some of California's ethnic cuisines (Chinese, Mexican etc) as well as hearty soups in sourdough…

  • Thien Dang

    Orange County

    Simple strip-mall vegan shop and restaurant making banh mi sandwiches, salads, noodle soups, rice bowls, clay pots and more with vegan mock meats…

  • Romano Cucina

    Huntington Beach

    For hearty Italian fare, follow the twinkling lights to this cozy, homey trattoria, known as much for its ripped waiters as for the thick slices of…

  • Citrus City Grille

    Orange County

    Artsy and sophisticated yet casual Cal-Mediterranean bistro. It whips up creative modern classics like wild-mushroom penne, bacon-wrapped blue-cheese…

  • Healthy Junk

    Anaheim

    Vegan snacks like yam wedges with ranch dressing, veggie burgers, Tex-Mex and big salads are served in this fun counter service shop in a little food…

  • Mother’s Market & Kitchen

    Huntington Beach

    Get your organic, health-conscious groceries here. A deli and take-out cafe caters to all diets (eg vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nondairy). Juice bar…

  • Chicken-to-Go

    Orange County

    Take-out shop for Mrs Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant.

  • Bodhi Tree

    Huntington Beach

    Just north of downtown, this 100% vegetarian and vegan pan-Asian joint has a huge and varied menu, including mock-meat delights like pho noodle soup and…