The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Los Angeles | Orange County

1. • Strong Water 78

   • Shipwrecked Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 270 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Knife Pleat 75

   • Elegant French Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

   
   

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   • 3333 Bristol St, Unit 3001, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Marche Moderne 70

   • Modern French Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

   
   

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   • 7862 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Heritage Barbecue 70

   • Authentic Central Texas BBQ Shop
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Daniel Castillo | Nominee

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

   
   

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   • 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA | Orange County
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Napa Rose 56

   • Elegant Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Forbes Travel Guide
      4 Stars

   
   

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   • 1600 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
   • Website

6. • Raya 55

   • Stunning Pan-Latin Hotel Restaurant
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Forbes Travel Guide
      Recommended

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA | Orange County
   • Website

7. • Truly Pizza 46

   • Artisanal Californian Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. 50 Top Pizza
      50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #9

   2. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

   
   

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   • 24402 Del Prado Dana Point, CA | Orange County
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen 45

   • Funky Indian/Pakistani/Afghan Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

   
   

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   • 229 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA | Orange County
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • CHAAK Kitchen 45

   • Modern Mexican (Mayan) Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

   
   

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   • 215 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA | Orange County
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Poppy & Seed 45

    • Modern American Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Michael Reed | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 350 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Fable & Spirit 45

    • Modern Irish Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3441 Via Lido, Unit A, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Hana re 41

    • Etherial Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Sushi Ii 41

    • Upscale Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 100 W Coast Hwy, Unit 202, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Selanne Steak Tavern 41

    • Classic American Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1464 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Omakase by Gino 41

    • Intimate Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 304 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA | Orange County
    • Instagram

16. • Vaca 41

    • Rustic Spanish Tapas Bar
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 695 Town Center Dr, Unit 170, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • The Cellar Restaurant 28

    • Elegant French/American Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 305 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Hobbit Restaurant 28

    • Unique Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2932 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA | Orange County
    • Instagram

19. • MoonGoat Coffee Roasters 28

    • Chic Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, Glen Ackerman | #3

    
    

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    • 3609 W MacArthur Blvd, Unit 803/804, Santa Ana, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • MoonGoat Coffee Roasters 28

    • Chic Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, Glen Ackerman | #3

    
    

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    • 980 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • MoonGoat Coffee Roasters 28

    • Chic Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, Glen Ackerman | #3

    
    

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    • 1985 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • MoonGoat Coffee Roasters 28

    • Chic Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, Glen Ackerman | #3

    
    

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    • 7200 Acacia Ave, Garden Grove, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Bourbon Steak Orange County 26

    • Flashy Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Nardo 25

    • Authentic Southern Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #24

    
    

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    • 21022 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Ramen & Tsukemen TAO 25

    • Careful Japanese Ramen Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 10488 Valley View St, Unit 3, Buena Park, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Lola Gaspar 25

    • Tightly-Edited Mexican Gastropub
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 211 W Second St, Santa Ana, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • R|O-Rebel Omakase 25

    • Creative Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 361 Forest Ave #103, Laguna Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Phở 79 Vietnamese Restaurant 25

    • Authentic Vietnamese Pho Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 9941 Hazard Ave, Garden Grove, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • THE RANCH Restaurant 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1025 E Ball Rd Extron Building Anaheim, CA | Orange County

30. • Koi Japanese Cuisine 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 600 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 100, Seal Beach, CA | Orange County

31. • Chiang Rai 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 608 E First St, Tustin, CA | Orange County

32. • PhởHolic 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 14932 Bushard St, Westminster, CA | Orange County

33. • LSXO 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 21016 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit D200, Huntington Beach, CA | Orange County

34. • Bello By Sandronardone 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1200 Bison Ave, Unit C2, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County

35. • Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 141 S Glassell St, Orange, CA | Orange County

36. • Taira Sushi & Sake 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 8851 Garden Grove Blvd, Ste 113, Garden Grove, CA | Orange County

37. • Kaori Sushi - Fullerton 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 133 W Chapman Ave, Unit 103, Fullerton, CA | Orange County

38. • Oliver's Osteria 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 853 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA | Orange County

39. • Populaire Modern Bistro 20

    • Modern French Bistro
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3333 Bristol St, Unit 2601, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Phởholic 20

    • Traditional Vietnamese Pho Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 14932 Bushard St, Westminster, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Nok's Kitchen 20

    • Authentic Lao Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 9361 Bolsa Ave, Ste 108, Westminster, CA | Orange County
    • Website

42. • Shootz 20

    • Creative Asian/Hawaiian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 31856 Paseo Adelanto, Ste 105, San Juan Capistrano, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Nep Cafe 20

    • Modern Vietnamese Eatery
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 10836 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

44. • Mayfield 20

    • Modern Californian/Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 31761 Camino Capistrano Suite 5-6, San Juan Capistrano, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Tacos Manuel 20

    • Fantastic Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • Mabury St, Santa Ana, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

46. • Terrace by Mix Mix 20

    • Refined French/Italian/Filipino Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3333 Bear St, Unit 316, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar 20

    • Sophisticated Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2647 Park Ave, Tustin, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Mario's Butcher Shop 20

    • High-End Sandwich Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1000 Bristol St N, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • Vibe Organic Kitchen & Juice 20

    • Healthy Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1000 Bristol St N, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

50. • Yigah 20

    • Authentic Korean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 8562 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • Kahani 20

    • Modern Indian Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    3. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA | Orange County
    • Website

52. • Hook & Anchor 20

    • Creative Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

53. • Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar 20

    • Modern Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 190 S Glassell St, Orange, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

54. • Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana 20

    • Sublime Neapolitan Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 101 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • Kareem's Falafel 20

    • Legendary Mediterranean Falafel Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1208 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • Fermentation Farm 20

    • Probiotic-Fueled All-Day Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1125 Victoria St, Suite R, Costa Mesa, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

57. • Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens 20

    • Rustic Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona Del Mar, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

58. • Brodard Vietnamese Cuisine 20

    • Traditional Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 16105 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • Alta Baja Market 20

    • Laid-Back Mexican Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Albaraka Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Palestinian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
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    • 413 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
    • Instagram

61. • Adya Fresh Indian Flavours 20

    • Creative Indian Street Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Orange County Restaurants

    
    

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    • 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Unit 201, Anaheim, CA | Orange County
    • Website
    • Instagram

62. • A&J Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Northern Chinese Dim Sum Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
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    • 14805 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA | Orange County
    • Instagram

63. • A Restaurant 20

    • Sophisticated New American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
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    • 3334 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA | Orange County
    • Website

64. • Katella Bakery-Deli-Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Jewish Deli/Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
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    • 4470 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA | Orange County
    • Instagram