The Most Delectable Diners in Anaheim

The Classic Q

★★★★☆ 3.6 (476) • $$

"Their zucchini sticks are ! The BEST in town. The pool table rentals are usually easy to get a table and the service is great!"

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."

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!"

The Beachcomber Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"I visited the Beachcomber recently for my dad's birthday and it had been a few years since my family and I have been here. I think this restaurant is in such a beautiful location and the service is great, but I think the food here can be hit or miss. I also had a minor issue with my reservation. I had my reservation here booked 3-4 weeks in advance so I was expecting to be seated immediately but unfortunately despite our entire party being there on time, we waited an additional 20 minutes past our reservation time before we got seated. It could've been worse if we were hungrier and if the view wasn't so nice, but I think that's a bit much of a wait for having reservations.The appetizers we got were solid! We ordered the Ahi Nachos, Mini Brioche Lobster Rolls, Ceviche de Camaron, and Clam Chowder. The Ahi Nachos were so fresh and flavorful, and the texture of the wonton nachos were soooo perfect! The Lobster Rolls were so cute and had amazing flavor and the lobster was cooked perfectly. The Ceviche was also super fresh and limey. The Clam Chowder was a bit salty for me unfortunately. If I had to pick one appetizer though, definitely go for the nachos.As for the entrees, we got the Pan-Roasted Blue Crab Stuffed Salmon, Frutti di Mare, Miso Glazed Butterfish, and the special of the day which was the Swordfish. All portions were generous which is appreciated.I was disappointed by the Frutti di Mare as someone that loves seafood and pasta. I think the flavor was more tomatoey than it was seafoody despite being packed with seafood (and I love tomatoes too). I was most excited for this dish, but it fell kind of flat for me. I just expected a little more flavor and the texture of the sea bass wasn't my favorite since it was kind of firm. But the bread it comes with is delicious, we ended up asking for extra!The rest of the entrees I only had little tastes of so take what I say with a grain of salt. The Blue Crab Stuffed Salmon wasn't my favorite but I think that may just be personal preference. I like both blue crab and salmon but maybe not together. I feel the same towards the Swordfish which was average for me, but that's mainly because I find swordfish to run drier.BUT the star of the show here is 1000% the Miso Glazed Butterfish. This is the one dish I remembered from my last visit here and it continues to be the best entree I've gotten to try here. It's so so so good. Buttery, flaky, juicy. The crust is even better, just perfectly thin and crispy but packed with flavor. I LOVE this dish, it's a must have.Cocktails!! All solid, but beware of the big jars hahaha they're pretty strong. If that's what you're going for though, good bang for your buck. They taste good though! Love the Watermelon Mojito the most.Since it was my dad's birthday, they brought out a warm gooey brownie with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream on top. I swear these simple desserts are always the most unsuspecting but it was delicious. The brownie was PERFECTLY gooey which is just the best paired with vanilla ice cream and that's all I have to say about that :)Loved our server, she was super sweet and attentive. We enjoyed having her for the evening!The ambience is warm, visually, but also literally. I love how they have their heater set up to run up through the ground. You will feel nice and toasty even on the chilliest day on the patio. Love the lighting and the aesthetic here, it's a cute upscale beach shack.A tip if you're a first timer here, park at the Los Trancos Parking Lot ($15) and either take the $2 shuttle or take a short 5-10 min walk to the restaurant. Arrive a little early to enjoy the nice view and take some pictures! I definitely take the beach for granted despite living so close.Overall, my experience at Beachcomber was on the positive side. This place is a good destination type restaurant and has that unique flair, but it's the kind of place I'll only come to every once in a while for a celebration."

Howard's Coffee Shop

★★★★☆ 3.6 (157) • $$

"I really like how comfy this place feels like you're in a quaint little shop. The service is attentive and welcoming. The food is good, especially the potatoes. Instead of cubes of potatoes, they make thin crispy slivers. It's pretty good. I would only really knock down 1 star because of the price. It's a little too steep for diner food."

Woody's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (392) • $$

"Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, Woodys consistently serves up great quality and excellent service! The salads are all super fresh, but my favorite is their loco moco for breakfast and fajitas for dinner. Their shakes and desserts are also to die for. We enjoy going to Taco Tuesday in their bar area. We usually sit out on the patio and they turn on the heaters when it's chilly. The tacos and condiments are all delicious and a great deal at $1.50 per taco. They also have a full bar and make wonderful cocktails."

Arthur's Coffee Shop

★★★★☆ 3.6 (538) • $$

"La comida en general esta muy rica todo es preparado en el momento , fresco y la attention es unica uno se siente como que esta en casa Recomendado 100%"

Woody's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (270) • $$

"After a bike ride down PCH this past weekend, my wife and I stopped by Woody's Diner in Sunset Beach for a bite--and we're so glad we did!She ordered the Eggs Benedict, and I went with the Texas Burger. Both were fantastic! The Eggs Benedict had perfectly poached eggs, a rich and creamy hollandaise, and a nicely toasted English muffin. My Texas Burger was everything you want in a burger--juicy, flavorful, and stacked with BBQ sauce, crispy onion rings, and bacon. It hit the spot after the ride!The diner has that classic beachy, laid-back vibe that makes you feel right at home. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly despite it being a busy weekend morning. Definitely a solid spot for breakfast, lunch, or just to soak in that Sunset Beach atmosphere.We'll be back for sure!"

The Local Spot

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Food was great, atmosphere was awesome. Ambience was good, however it was pretty windy. Service was a let down, we waited 20-30 minutes to get our order in. Eventually a nice lady came and helped us (she was not our server). Portions are huge, coffee is alright."

Ruby's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (292) • $$

"I'm so sad... this place has changed so much. I usually door dash, but today we dined in. All the things I've loved about Ruby's are no more. No juke boxes at the tables, bottomless fries, or what's going on with their cinnamon roll French toast (see image) that has always been a go-to favorite. I've never seen a skinner French toast, it was more like a crepe. I came here with someone who is not from the US, hoping to give them a classic American diner experience and it was a disappointment :( I know it's not their fault, but came for good food, and a full 1950's theme, but no waitress in their cute uniforms and food was mediocre I'll definitely try again, hoping it was just an off day. I will add that I appreciate that they still have the paper cars for the children, the gum ball machine, and the train operating on the ceiling track."

Scotty's Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (765) • $$

"Are you craving some good old fashioned breakfast or lunch? This is the place to eat. Great service with a smile the entire time from all staff. Nothing fancy, nothing flashy, just good'ol tasty food."

Johnny Rockets

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (229) • $$

"The turn around time for the food was quick! The staff was kind and made sure we had all we needed."

Paul's Place

★★★★☆ 3.9 (514) • $$

"Lots of cozy booths..they serve brisk fast lunch and dinner always...I had chicken taquitos ..it was complimented with salad, rice, salsa, sour cream and cucumber slices. My sister had roasted chicken (like half of the chicken was served...with rice and salad.. A very nice time..stayed as long as we wanted..staff took your orders upfront and called your name to pick up...seat yourself."

Black Bear Diner - Buena Park

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$

"I've been to this Black Bear Diner location + their Signal Hill location several times in the past, but for some reason my recent visit wasn't as appetizing as previous visits. I couldn't tell if it's because I ordered an underwhelming dish (I got the tuna melt) or if others felt this way, but my other guests who also frequent the Diner agreed that something was missing in the food. Their portions are consistently huge but the flavor was lacking...maybe new recipes? I would also love to see more vegan options from the diner besides oatmeal! Besides the food, our waitress and the rest of the staff were friendly and patient for my party of 8. I've never had issues with staff here and they always have a smile on their faces!"

Spirit of Texas Craft BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (143)

"SomeOf the best BBQ I have had since I used to cook and grill for the old Robins Restutant in Pasadena. Great pulled pork, the portions are generous and the beans are killer! Also love the soda fountain!"

NORMS Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (630) • $$

"Great breakfast food!!I came in the morning and ordered a four duces and my partner ordered a sandwich. The food came out hot so it tasted great. The waiter was amazing and so attentive. The staff were sweet. Since we went in the morning there were a lot of families around so that was nice. Would come again!"

Woody’s Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (171) • $$

"Woody's is a restaurant that tries to create a retro diner's ambiance, but its interior reflects a mixed theme. There are surfboards hanging from the ceiling but the shelves above the booth partitions display homey traditional decorations. It's nice to have more than half a dozen TV's showing a handful of games as well as a full bar. But then it gives the place more of a sports bar feel.We ordered a couple of burgers. The classic cheeseburger was fine. It came with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onions, and thousand island dressing.However, the fries were disastrous. They were hard, stale, and tasteless. They tasted exactly like cold, leftover fries getting reheated in the frier.The Hawaiian burger came with a slice of ham, pineapple, and cheese. There was so much teriyaki sauce that it was dripping all over the place and also made the bun very soggy. The sauce was so sweet that it completely overwhelmed the flavor of the burger.Another annoying experience is that this restaurant felt like a dinosaur that was moving backwards in time. In the year 2024 when the World is moving toward cashless transactions, Woody's charges a 3% "processing fee for non-cash payments".Will not be back."

Denny's

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (304) • $$

"The food there is amazing it's really tasty. Employees are really respectful to me. The pictures inside the place look really nice, seats are good."

Johnny Rockets

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (435) • $$

"I have always been a fan of the 50's inspired diners. I love the music, the decor, and the whole feel. The only thing I don't like about this chain, is that the entrees do not come with a side. That costs extra, and the extra is a bit extra. Although the sides are good sized. It just ends up costing almost $30 for a meal with drink after adding tax and tip. The good news is that you a free burger for your birthday. I will always go in to redeem that deal!"

Pop's Café

★★★★☆ 3.8 (799) • $$

"It was a nice small place but very comfortable. The workers were so warm and friendly. The positivity and energy of the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. I mentioned about the temperature and immediately my words were taken to heart and I got what I needed immediately. Such a nice casual place with a beautiful family atmosphere. I just loved everyone. The atmosphere was actually so nice that it did help open me up better to fellow diners and we all had such beautiful conversations. So i would recommend social . Food Ohoo at breakfast diners I usually order the same thing which is breakfast burritos. It was unique to me be a most breakfast burritos I had would contain chorizo which can be a bit to heavy for me and too salty and yes beans. This was nice and lighter. They also had home made salsa . I'd recommend it. Prices were very nice ."

Frisco's Carhops

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"Son said the Frisco Fire burger was ok. He wasn't too happy with the bread being chewy. The classic cheeseburger was underwhelming. The best items were the zucchini and onion rings. We place our order at the front and it was brought to our table by an employee on skates. We enjoyed the 50's themed decorations."

Goldenwest Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (311) • $$

"Food was very tasty. The place needs some TLC for sure. Staff were friendly and attentive. Overall I would go back."

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!"

Fairview Char-Broiler

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (68) • $

"I had a surprising experience at Fairview Char-Broiler! If you're a fan of juicy, flavorful hamburgers, this is the place to go. Their charbroiled hamburgers are pretty good and I loved that they have a lot of meal options. I also tried their breakfast burrito, and it got the job done. It's clear that they use high-quality ingredients, and everything was made to order.The cashier Joanne was friendly and attentive, which really made the experience even better. One thing to note: Sunday mornings get really busy, so I recommend arriving early if you want to avoid the wait. But trust me, it's definitely worth it. I'll definitely be back!"

Cucina Alessa

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Absolutely obsessed with this place, especially their happy hour!!! When I first discovered it I was mad it took me so long. Every single thing I have eaten here has been incredible!!! The bar area is small but it's a lovely atmosphere and the staff makes you feel like family. I go out to eat alone a lot and being here makes me happy."

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."

Mel's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (277) • $$

"The absolute best hash browns I've ever had!! Biscuits and gravy were delicious, service was great!!"

The Filling Station Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"We need to come back here more often! We came on a Tuesday around 12pm and were sat right away. We sat inside as most people did because of the heavy wind.Our sever was very polite and we got our food pretty fast. I got the eggs Benedict and hash browns which were delicious, my cousin got the machaca and eggs, and my boyfriend got the buffalo chicken salad (not on the website but still on the menu). Most tables have a nice view of at least a few of the Old Town Orange buildings which I think give it a cute, trendy, cozy vibe."

Denny's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (412) • $

"I had an amazing experience at Denny's today, and I just had to share! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The food was fantastic--cooked to perfection and served piping hot. But what truly made my visit unforgettable was my waiter, Lupe. Lupe was not only attentive but also incredibly friendly, making sure I had everything I needed without being intrusive. Their suggestions were spot-on, and they even checked in to make sure I was enjoying my meal. It's rare to encounter such great service, and Lupe went above and beyond to make my dining experience memorable. Highly recommend both the restaurant and Lupe! #TopNotchService #GreatFood #ThankYouLupe"

Victory Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (579) • $$

"I've been meaning to write a review for this place for a while now, and I'm so glad I finally took the time to do it. From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a great experience. The customer service at is truly second to none. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always goes above and beyond to make sure you feel like a valued guest. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, they make you feel at home.Now, let's talk about the food--absolutely amazing! The burgers are hands down some of the best I've ever had. The patties are juicy, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The variety of toppings and sides makes each visit an exciting experience, and everything is served fresh and hot. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cheeseburger or something a little more adventurous, they've got you covered.Every time I visit, I'm blown away by the combination of great food and top-notch service. If you're craving a delicious burger and want to be treated with the utmost care, this place is a must-try!Highly recommend! I can't wait to come back again !"

Wings Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (343) • $$

"Un lugar hermoso un oasis La atención al cliente es fantástica, la comida es excelente y deliciosa me gustaría recomendar este lugar a las personas que andan de vacaciones visitando Disney o Knott's berry farm sería un extra para sus niños."

Sea Salt Japanese Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (386) • $$

"Came in with a couple girlfriends for dinner a couple weeks ago and we ordered the tuna tataki special and edamame to start which were delicious. Had an iced green tea and put in our orders of Jessica Alba specialty roll and two spicy tuna rolls and a rainbow roll. They were all delicious loveee the Jessica Alba roll!! Fresh sushi and everything was so yummy. Server seemed a little frazzled and was a little short wasn't that busy but overall had a great dinner"

Denny's

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (242) • $$

"There kids pancakes are amazing they have good food and fast service they will never mess things up and kids eat free on Tuesdays"

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!"

Woody's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.7 (355) • $$

"Visited Woodys for brunch with our running crew. The service was great. Our waitress was friendly and attentive to our table. The wait for the food was about 20 min but all our 6 meals were brought out together. I had the biscuits and gravy and it was 10/10. The eggs and bacon with hash brown was also tasty. Very clean restaurant and friendly staff. Will be coming back when in the area."