Guidebook for Garden Grove
Food Scene
Long wait times so go early. They open at 7am. All breakfast dishes are good and portions are big.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Scratch Room
2415 Lincoln AveLong wait times so go early. They open at 7am. All breakfast dishes are good and portions are big.
Dim Sum. Go early to avoid lines. Servers will roll carts with daily selections around.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seafood Cove 2
9211 Bolsa AveDim Sum. Go early to avoid lines. Servers will roll carts with daily selections around.
Go early to avoid lines. Their french toast and smoked salmon on bagel are 2 popular dishes. Closed Sundays.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana
410 W 4th StGo early to avoid lines. Their french toast and smoked salmon on bagel are 2 popular dishes. Closed Sundays.
The Smoking Ribs
14211 Euclid StBaby Back Ribs
Blueberry Corn Bread
Mac n Cheese
Angus Beef Ribs
Pizza and sandwiches. Try their meatball sandwich!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cortina's Italian Market
2175 W Orange AvePizza and sandwiches. Try their meatball sandwich!
Casual dining, lots of dishes to choose from. Try their tamales and carne asada nachos.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sabroso! Mexican Grill
13129 Harbor BlvdCasual dining, lots of dishes to choose from. Try their tamales and carne asada nachos.
XiaoLongBao (Juicy Dumplings). Located near Sears. Good for breakfast or lunch. Go early or during non-peak times to avoid lines.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Din Tai Fung
3333 PlazaXiaoLongBao (Juicy Dumplings). Located near Sears. Good for breakfast or lunch. Go early or during non-peak times to avoid lines.
Food cafeteria with a variety of cuisines. Try sandwiches at the Kroft or hot pot at The Rolling Boil.
284 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdFood cafeteria with a variety of cuisines. Try sandwiches at the Kroft or hot pot at The Rolling Boil.
Viet/Peruvian Fusion. Food is really good, order to share. Check in on yelp to get free watermelon juice.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Vox Kitchen
16161 Brookhurst StViet/Peruvian Fusion. Food is really good, order to share. Check in on yelp to get free watermelon juice.
Parking is bad in this plaza but you can valet. Their pastas are house made and their pizzas are really good. Try the prosciutto bruschetta to start. RSVP recommended
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Italia
2957 Michelson DrParking is bad in this plaza but you can valet. Their pastas are house made and their pizzas are really good. Try the prosciutto bruschetta to start. RSVP recommended
Chinese Restaurant, family style. Service is not the best but they are known for their house special lobster with garlic noodles. Make RSVP for large groups.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tan Cang Newport Seafood
4411 W 1st StChinese Restaurant, family style. Service is not the best but they are known for their house special lobster with garlic noodles. Make RSVP for large groups.
Korean BBQ a la carte ordering. Meat quality is high. Order the brisket and short rib or one of the combos. Go for early or really late dinner. The wait gets very long for large groups.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mo Ran Gak Restaurant
9651 Garden Grove BlvdKorean BBQ a la carte ordering. Meat quality is high. Order the brisket and short rib or one of the combos. Go for early or really late dinner. The wait gets very long for large groups.
Nice restaurant for special occasion. Try their butterfish and chocolate souffle (ask the server to have it undercooked so it will be perfect).
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roy's Restaurant
321 W Katella AveNice restaurant for special occasion. Try their butterfish and chocolate souffle (ask the server to have it undercooked so it will be perfect).
Very trendy restaurant for dinner and drinks. Start with their seafood tower or their manila clams for smaller groups and try their chilean seabass.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Water Grill South Coast Plaza
3300 Bristol StVery trendy restaurant for dinner and drinks. Start with their seafood tower or their manila clams for smaller groups and try their chilean seabass.
Nice steakhouse for special occasion. Start with the customizable seafood tower and try their bone in ribeye, lobster mash, creamed corn and end it with their buttercake. All can be shared. Make RSVP.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mastro's Steakhouse
633 Anton BlvdNice steakhouse for special occasion. Start with the customizable seafood tower and try their bone in ribeye, lobster mash, creamed corn and end it with their buttercake. All can be shared. Make RSVP.
Dinner and show. Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
7662 Beach BlvdDinner and show. Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space.
Los Cotijas Taco Shop
11951 S Euclid StTry their fish tacos
Blaze Pizza
667 E Colorado BlvdCustom individual pizzas
Double Double, Animal Style and their real ice cream shakes
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In-N-Out Burger
600 S Brookhurst StDouble Double, Animal Style and their real ice cream shakes
Vietnamese sandwiches (recommend the BBQ pork) and egg rolls.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tan Hoang Huong Bakery & Deli
15972 S Euclid StVietnamese sandwiches (recommend the BBQ pork) and egg rolls.
Order your pho with Oxtail on the side. Go during non-peak hours to avoid the wait.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho 79
9941 Hazard AveOrder your pho with Oxtail on the side. Go during non-peak hours to avoid the wait.
Order your pho with Oxtail on the side. Go during non-peak hours to avoid the wait.
The Sandwich Society
2031 E First StOrder your pho with Oxtail on the side. Go during non-peak hours to avoid the wait.
Pastries, cakes, sandwiches. Everything is delicious here. Must try the potato balls (warm). Great place to get a cake without pre-ordering.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach BlvdPastries, cakes, sandwiches. Everything is delicious here. Must try the potato balls (warm). Great place to get a cake without pre-ordering.
House Coffee (add extra shot of espresso if you like it strong). Go early for strawberry croissants delivered from famous Cream Pan bakery. Their popcorn chicken and garlic fries are delicious.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
7 Leaves Cafe Garden Grove
13481 Euclid StHouse Coffee (add extra shot of espresso if you like it strong). Go early for strawberry croissants delivered from famous Cream Pan bakery. Their popcorn chicken and garlic fries are delicious.
Paris Baguette
8899 Garden Grove BlvdFresh pastries and cakes
Kups Italian Ice
9348 Westminster Blvd.Italian Ice and custard
Nitrogen Ice Cream made to order. Try one of the flavors in a puffle cone
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cauldron Ice Cream
1421 W MacArthur BlvdNitrogen Ice Cream made to order. Try one of the flavors in a puffle cone
Tastea
10189 Westminster AveTeas and smoothies. Try their peach me sweetea or their lychee freeze.
Blueberry donuts made to order but there might be a wait during peak times. Only available at night.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M & M Donuts
1614 W Katella AveBlueberry donuts made to order but there might be a wait during peak times. Only available at night.
Japanese bakery with amazing strawberry croissants.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cream Pan
602 El Camino RealJapanese bakery with amazing strawberry croissants.
Many different flavors of Italian ice and soft served ice cream
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe's Italian Ice
2201 S Harbor BlvdMany different flavors of Italian ice and soft served ice cream
Blue Bowl Superfoods
363 S Main StAcai bowls
Honey & Butter Macarons
633 Spectrum Center DrSuper cute and yummy macarons
Seasonal donuts! Try their huckleberry with stump town coffee
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StSeasonal donuts! Try their huckleberry with stump town coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Small intimate bar. Locals usually come here for drinks.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitsch Bar
891 Baker StSmall intimate bar. Locals usually come here for drinks.
Time Nightclub
1875 Newport BlvdPopular DJs usually spin here
Entertainment & Activities
Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrDistrito Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland DrRestaurants and shops
Knotts Berry Farm station
Acuario del Pacífico
100 Aquarium WayZoológico de Santa Ana en Prentice Park
1801 E Chestnut AveEstadio Angel de Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayHonda Center
2695 E Katella AveArts & Culture
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StGreat place for kids!
Great place for kids to use their imagination
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Infantil de Pretend City
29 HubbleGreat place for kids to use their imagination
The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
18001 Yorba Linda BlvdAmazing views here outside of the Getty museum. Great artwork display
2309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrAmazing views here outside of the Getty museum. Great artwork display
Parks & Nature
Muelle de Newport Beach
1 Newport PierThere is always something going on at HB pier. There are great boutique shops and lots of restaurants around.
372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierThere is always something going on at HB pier. There are great boutique shops and lots of restaurants around.
Laguna Beach is beautiful. Cute boutiques and restaurants all around
846 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is beautiful. Cute boutiques and restaurants all around
Great quiet hiking trail. Bring a hat, it's not completely shaded. Sometimes we are lucky and can see a family of deers roaming around us.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Natural Whiting Ranch
27901 Glenn Ranch RdGreat quiet hiking trail. Bring a hat, it's not completely shaded. Sometimes we are lucky and can see a family of deers roaming around us.
Great hikes here for beginners and intermediate. Great views of the coast as well
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Cove
Great hikes here for beginners and intermediate. Great views of the coast as well
Shopping
Outdoor mall featuring several high end stores. Many restaurants to choose from as well. Dave and Busters is also located in this mall.
382 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd WOutdoor mall featuring several high end stores. Many restaurants to choose from as well. Dave and Busters is also located in this mall.
Indoor shopping center. Several restaurants including California Pizza Kitchen, Lucille's BBQ and Applebee's.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Main Place Mall
2800 N Main StIndoor shopping center. Several restaurants including California Pizza Kitchen, Lucille's BBQ and Applebee's.
Nice outdoor shopping center with many restaurants. Try Honey and Butter macarons here (kids will love it).
554 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irvine Spectrum Center
Nice outdoor shopping center with many restaurants. Try Honey and Butter macarons here (kids will love it).
High end indoor mall with 250 boutiques and 30 restaurants including Capital Grille, Anqi, Hamamori Sushi, Morton's Steakhouse, Water Grill, Din Tai Fung, and Lawry's Carvery.
790 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StHigh end indoor mall with 250 boutiques and 30 restaurants including Capital Grille, Anqi, Hamamori Sushi, Morton's Steakhouse, Water Grill, Din Tai Fung, and Lawry's Carvery.
Beautiful outdoor mall with many restaurants to enjoy.
719 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrBeautiful outdoor mall with many restaurants to enjoy.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10912 Katella AveTarget
101 S Euclid StEssentials
Ralphs
915 S Brookhurst StFood 4 Less
1616 W Katella AveCostco Wholesale
11000 Garden Grove Blvd