The Tastiest American in Anaheim

Legend Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.3 (980) • $$

"Love ordering takeout from Legend Chicken. My go-to is either a order of drumsticks or half a chicken. The chicken is super crispy and crunchy and their sauces they coat the chicken in take it to the next level.I've also eaten inside and the service was great when I did! Cool spot to just kick it with friends and eat/drink."

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (966) • $$

"This is our second time eating here and it was just as good as the first time. The food was fresh and hot (even though it was very cold outside on the patio where we sat) and was delivered quickly. I also tried the blackberry limeade mocktail and it was delicious! Even though we waited for 30 minutes for a table (it was a Sunday, after all), our server was attentive and kept checking in with us. Thank you!"

Wilma's Patio Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (952) • $$

"This is a great spot to please a group of people. Some had breakfast and some had lunch. The portions are generous and the food is good quality. It's a cute neighborhood place and I love the front patio. Our server was very attentive handled any request immediately. I always appreciate that!I look forward to coming back when I sm in the area."

Sundried Tomato American Bistro & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.1 (937) • $$

"Stopped in for lunch at the bar. Ordered a Chimay and delicious lamb burger ($19), medium well. Bar is a hidden gem with a wrap around bar top, vibey ambiance and good bartenders. Captain approved."

StillWater Spirits & Sounds

★★★★☆ 4.1 (936) • $$

"Was staying in the area and decided to have lunch here after reading some glowing reviews on Yelp. We were lucky to get parking in the tiny parking lot right in front, were immediately greeted and seated.We shared the blistered shishito peppers appetizer, which was served piping hot on a cute little iron skillet. My husband had the tri tip sandwich and I chose the spicy seafood pasta. Although my dish was not spicy to me, it was flavorful and delicious; with huge pieces of fish, shrimp, calamari and mussels. Portions are large and pricing is reasonable for the area. Service was great as well. Overall had a nice experience!"

Denny's

★★★★★ 4.5 (698) • $$

"We had a funeral reception at this location and I was amazed. We were given the back room which was closed off for privacy. The restaurant accommodated the time frame, which needed to be moved up almost an hour (we called and asked if we could arrive "now" basically). The staff was busy the entire time and very attentive. Props to Johanny our waitress. She was amazing and professional from start to finish. She definitely stood out as a great employee. We usually don't go to this restaurant, (Denny's in general) but based on the staffs desire to treat people like family we will definitely put it on our radar. Thank you again Johanny for doing an exceptional job."

Danny K's Billiards & Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (758) • $$

"There are a lot of pool halls in socal and Danny k is one of the nicest. Also they're the local hq for the apa, American poolplayers association. If you really want to get better, join the apa and they'll put you on a team. Most of the time places will give you discounts on table time if you are a member of the apa.Food wise, expect bar food but better quality than other pool halls."

Ruby's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (790) • $$

"The second my family and I walked in, we were greeted and sat. Immediately. Also, the second we got sat, they asked us what we wanted to drink. Literally perfect service. The vibes were immaculate. The details, down to the lights and the tile in the bathroom is perfect. It's updated 50's and I am so here for it. My little siblings also got toys to play with once they say, and were ecstatic. The host was the sweetest guy ever, and our waitress was so kind! The server outfits are also super cool, resembling the 50's waiter outfits.To my gluten-free foodies: they do have plenty of options, gluten free buns for burgers and gluten free English muffins, and have a FABULOUS Caesar salad with chicken (I should know, I got it lol). Tbh, the chicken Caesar with a Diet Coke was absolute perfection.The kids meals were a pretty darn good portion, and the burgers looked amazing, as my brother and parents got burgers. The service is amazing and overall, a perfect 5 stars. If you need to charge your Tesla or need a bite to eat, this 50's vibe diner is WELL worth your time and money!"

Helmsman Ale House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (626) • $$

"We loved this place! My family & I came on a Monday (in July) around 3:45. We found parking very easily and got sat right away. The servers were super nice and checked on us multiple times throughout our time there. My family got a few drinks and we all got some food. I got the spicy chicken sandwich (5/5 stars) with sweet potato fries (4/5 stars) and my boyfriend got the wings (5/5 stars) with garlic fries (5/5 stars). We also got fried pickles (4/5 stars). The place itself is very relaxing during the day; it's a perfect spot to go after a beach day. They also have outdoor seating which I want to try next time. Thankfully the outdoor seating is shaded which makes for a perfect lunch. They also have darts to play which hopefully I can learn how to play!"

Harpoon Henry's Seafood Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (906) • $$

"Awesome happy hour. Cozy lounge vibe. Filet mignon sliders were DELISH. Can't wait to go back."

Mimi's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.5 (954) • $$

"It was my birthday and I wanted French onion soup, and Mimi's was the only place in OC I could think of that had it. So yes the soup still hits! Service was great and the rest of brunch was simple good ole brunch. My husband didn't like the pancake camper too much but I thought it was decent and fun to try. Parking available in front and right next tot he Marriott right across Disneyland!"

NORMS Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (995) • $$

"Norms to me, is family. Been coming to Norms since my high school days in the 90s. We went here after football games. In college, we went to Norns after a fun night clubbing. When I got married, norms Was where we had dinner when we were too busy building up our careers. When we had kids, Norms was where we had pancakes after Mass. We have now come full circle. Our kids come to Norms after football and volleyball games. Our favorites: pancakes, the club sandwich, the porter house, t bone steak, the white fish, the liver and onions (until it left the menu) and of course, the gumbo. Double orders of gumbo, always!"

Rey's Little Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (606) • $$

"Got hungry while in King Richard's and luckily the hours for this place on yelp are wrong (open to 4 on weekends)The cinna sticks were so good. Crisp but soft, sweet but not too sweet. Get them."

La Cave

★★★★☆ 3.7 (776) • $$$

"A steak that cuts like butter and terrific cocktails and service. First time and won't be the last!"

IHOP

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (918) • $$

"This location is my favorite! It's super clean, top notch service and the food is always consistently great."

The Point

★★★★☆ 4 (654) • $$

"I was surprised to find Filipino cuisine on the menu. They even serve lumpia! As a Filipino, this makes me really happy. I also ordered tapsilog, but it was more of an American version rather than the traditional Filipino tapsilog. The service and ambiance were just okay."

Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - Newport Beach

★★★★☆ 3.8 (717) • $$

"A Stellar Experience with Ron Behind the Bar!I had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and being served by Ron, and I have to say, it was an unforgettable experience! I ordered an Appletini, and not only did Ron craft it perfectly--balanced, crisp, and with just the right amount of sweetness--but he also took the time to educate me on the drink's history and the subtle art of making a great cocktail.Ron's knowledge and passion for his craft really shone through as he explained the origins of the Appletini and how he puts his own twist on it. It was clear that he takes pride in every drink he makes, and his attention to detail elevated my entire visit.On top of his impressive bartending skills, Ron is incredibly personable, making sure every guest feels welcomed and taken care of. If you're ever at the bar, do yourself a favor and ask for Ron--you won't just get a drink, you'll get an experience!"

Uncle Pete's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (585) • $$

"They were super busy when we arrived but we were seated pretty quickly. Orders took a while to get placed. Once food arrived it was good. Basic breakfast nothing spectacular."

Tableau

★★★★☆ 4.3 (551) • $$

"Great place for pastries and coffee, all day breakfast and dinner. They have an awesome happy hour during the week!"

Angelo's Hamburgers

★★★★☆ 4 (625) • $$

"Food was good and the plates were huge. Bought 3 plates and some sides and was alot of food leftover."

Aunt Cass Café

★★★★☆ 3.9 (655) • $$

"Recently rethemed, but still the same great sourdough if you are looking for it. This location seems to rotate bread pudding, so constantly on the lookout as the recent pumpkin spice one was PHENOMENAL. Yes, ALL CAPS GOOD. Love the ability to mobile order and the staff is always friendly. Lots of outdoor seating, so usually a great area to find a seat to enjoy your food. Definitely a solid quick service option for dining when visiting Disney California Adventure."

Black Bear Diner - Santa Ana

★★★★☆ 3.5 (811) • $$

"Came for morning breakfast since a friend highly recommended it. I'm glad he did! Love the cosy cabin vibe. Unfortunately, it was quite a busy morning on Saturday. One person was working the whole side of the restaurant. I love the newspaper menu. Although it did take awhile to flag down the waitress, once we got our order in, the food came out relatively quickly. Got the bear choice with 2 sausage links, over easy eggs, hashbrowns and 2 pancakes. It is a great deal considering the average price of a meal nowadays. My buddy spoke highly of the biscuits and gravy. So he got that and I swap a pancake for his biscuit and holy moly are the biscuits HUGE! Its enough to KO you! The pancakes are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. One of the best pancakes I've had. I wasn't able to finish my meal, but got to have 2nds later that day.Definitely would come again!"

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

★★★★☆ 3.5 (801) • $$

"I came here during my lunch because I was craving their bottomless fries and the the variety of dipping sauces. I was immediately seated upon walking in. (I came during Tuesday afternoon AFTER the typical lunch time.) My server was Jess. She was so sweet, helpful and often checked up on me. I ordered their southern charm. It is on the heavier side and definitely greasy. I was worried it'd be dry because of the lack of tomatoes and lettuce. (There was lettuce that came with the burger but a lot of locations just put a salt bae amount of it on their burgers). Nope! This burger was juicy, the bun was fluffy and had a nice toasted outer layer. Overall, one of my better experiences at a Red Robin!"

Jeff's Inviting Food and Spirits

★★★★★ 4.6 (445) • $$$

"This place is a real treasure in Orange. The service is exceptional, and the food is consistently flavorful and tasty. Jeff is a true professional, warmly welcoming and seating every guest. It's a wonderful spot that I highly recommend."

Papa Z's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (519) • $$

"The food is yummy and high quality. The staff were great. Recommend the California club with bacon."

Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar - Buena Park

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (947) • $$

"Came here yesterday with my wife for their Valentine's Day special. Haven't been here in like 15 years and it looked good on the website. Place is a little outdated but like in a good nostalgic way. Service was quick and friendly, he was also very attentive. I ordered my steak medium and they sent out a medium rare steak, but I'm not one to send stuff back unless it's completely the wrong order (this is why I left 4 stars). Their twice loaded baked potato was amazing! All in all it was a great meal."

Sammy's Stackhouse

★★★★☆ 4 (564) • $$

"the service was great, we got seated right away even for it being kind of busy. our waitress oliva was so sweet and attentive! i'm currently 9 months pregnant & really needed my bacon to be extra crispy, oliva had no problem making sure my bacon was perfect!! on top of the good service, our food was sooo yummy! make sure to order the pancakes they are super fluffy!"

Geezers

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (727) • $$

"Came here a few weeks ago to celebrate my friend's belated birthday. We ordered flatbread sourdough pizza (I believe) and a few other food items but the pizza was my favorite! We also ordered margaritas and DAMN those things are huge! It was a Thursday night so it was busy because there were a few football games going on but our server was fantastic! I'd come back here again."

Denny's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (768) • $$

"Stopped in before heading home from a day at Disneyland. Our server, Humberto was fast and friendly as well as patient with our little ones. The food was great and well priced. Fun fact: this location recently passed Las Vegas as the busiest Denny's in the world."

River Belle Terrace

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (814) • $$

"We loved the bold and tangy flavor of the BBQ sauce on the loaded fries. 10/10 would get again. The chicken pot pie soup did not come out hot.. maybe Luke warm at best. However, their biscuits in the center really make the soup taste good. I loved the buttery mash potatoes so I wish I got one of those meals instead. I got lucky and was brought inside to eat for my reservation and it really keeps the noise out so you can really refresh from Disneyland and get a second wind for the rest of your day. Get the 2 or 3pm reservation to recharge !The servers are really attentive and super nice.I wish there was a restroom in the building - just doesn't make sense to me not to have one for guests eating in at these type of restaurants."

Roman's Mexi-Cali Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (410) • $

"Good food and friendly service for this area. It's a good place to get it to go while working around here. Cash is preferred otherwise a fee for using the card.Make sure to let them know , no cheese on the burritos if you are lactose intolerant like myself"

In-N-Out Burger

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (660) • $

"An obligatory stop for anyone visiting Cali. Cheap and affordable (arguably more inflated than I remember), it really is a decent fast meal on the go. While the burgers are good, the fries are still questionable (bland). There's a two lane drive thru line at this location, but it does go slow still.Since I haven't had it in many years, I made the rookie mistake of not realizing to ask for a plain burger without the spread sauce, due to an egg allergy in the family. Although the cashier was completely unaware that anything mayo-based has eggs, the manager generously offered a burger without extra charge despite my mistake."

17th Street Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (545) • $$

"If you are looking for a local breakfast spot, I got you. You must try the pork belly benedict. A former menu item, this legend has stayed alive in the hearts and minds of regulars who refuse to allow it to fade into obscurity. The service is great, our coffees are kept warm and refilled often. The staff is attentive and friendly. We are never left hanging waiting for creamer, sugar or to go boxes. Food comes out quickly, or within a reasonable amount of time based on how busy they are. While I have remained true to my love, the pork belly Benedict, my husband has ordered most of the breakfast menu, and there have been no complaints so far. The restaurant clean, bright and comfortable. This local spot is a gem. If you are in need of regular breakfast situation, 17th Street Grill would be my first recommendation. Love the food. Love the staff. Truly can't recommend them enough."

Huntington Beach Beer Co.

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (766) • $$

"We decided after walking around to eat here and shared a pizza.We did the half half for $19 and picked the bbq and Thai chicken, it actually wasn't bad ! The pizza is thin crust but has so much on each slice, the pizza was delicious.It's a nice spot to hangout and sit near the window to people/ car watch since everyone has such interesting cars in Huntington Beach."

Knolls Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (593) • $$

"BEHAVE or BEWARE, BECAUSE KNOLLS is NOT YOUR TYPICAL NEIGHBORHOOD BAR...KNOLLS RESTAURANT, Laguna Niguel, California! If you Don't Know KNOLLS, then you're Missing Out! It's Smack in between a Mexican Restaurant and a Hair Salon in the Laguna Niguel Plaza!It's Definitely not your Normal Neighborhood Hot Spot, and the Owner, Beata (Bea "B") is Not your Average Restaurant Owner, Lol!My Husband & I have been coming back to KNOLLS since they opened in April 2018! They have a Great Social Hour Menu from 3-6pm 7-days a week! Their is plenty of seating around their large wrap around Bar & Enrique will Gladly hook you up with some Devine Craft Cocktails! Their Food is American Casual Cuisine, with so many choices! From Delicious Appetizers, to Healthy Salads, and you'll want to order their No Joke Hand-Crafted Gourmet Burgers & Sandwiches! They have Fresh Seafood, Hearty Steaks, Pizza & Pasta Dishes, Too! Our Favorites are their Signature BOOM BOOM Shrimp Appetizer~Pan Seared in their Special Homemade Thai Sweet chili sauce!Their Fresh Hawaiian Poke is AhhiMazing! And if your Hangry, their Red Neck Fries will not disappoint~pulled pork, Mac n Cheese, topped with their Tangy BBQ sauce.As for their Main Entrees, some Standouts are their French Cut 12oz. Double Cut Pork Chop with their homemade butter sauce!I Love their Healthy Grilled Salmon! And their Chilean Sea Bass rivals some of the Best out there! The Chefs Absolutely know what they're doing! Not to mention, their Slow Cooked Braised Short Ribs are Fall Off the Bone Tender & Tasty!When you visit KNOLLS, it's clear that it's a Beloved Locals Bar! The Restaurant is Always All Decked Out for the Holidays! And It's a Fantastic place to Host a Large Party! And I'm happy to share, they just recently expanded their Restaurant space in October 2023! They now have more room to host their Nightly LIVE BANDS starting at 6pm & Dancing! They even have a Private Large Back Room to Reserve! We keep coming back to KNOLLS because of their Service, Live Music & their Good Food puts us in a Good Mood! If you're in the area, be sure to Check it Out!"