Best Restaurants in Huntington Beach (2025)

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From oceanfront Vietnamese and pier-side seafood to surfer-favorite breakfasts and German beer hall classics, these locally rooted spots capture Surf City’s flavor and community.

LSXO

Vietnamese restaurant · Pacific City

A 28-seat Vietnamese spot hidden inside the Bluegold space at Pacific City, LSXO appears in the Michelin Guide and earns steady praise for soulful dishes, ocean views, and a lively soundtrack.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/us-huntington-beach/restaurant/lsxo
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Sugar Shack Cafe

Breakfast restaurant · Downtown

Family-run since 1967, this Main Street institution fuels surfers and locals with classic breakfasts and Surf City lore. Recognized by the Los Angeles Times and celebrated by food writers for deep community roots.

https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2022-08-05/sugar-shack-owner-michele-turner-among-three-immortalized-in-surfers-hall-of-fame

Pacific Hideaway

Restaurant · Downtown

Inside Kimpton Shorebreak, Pacific Hideaway riffs on Pacific Rim flavors with a breezy terrace. Eater LA and Orange Coast Magazine spotlight its vibrant Cal‑Global cooking and cocktail program.

https://orangecoast.com/2017/coastal-cal-global-fare-pacific-hideaway
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Captain Jack's

Seafood restaurant · Huntington Harbor

Since 1965, this waterfront landmark draws generations for hot Alaskan king crab legs and prime rib, plus live music in the lounge. A classic Surf City splurge with a loyal local following.

https://captainjackssunsetbeach.com/

Cucina Alessá

Italian restaurant · Downtown

Longtime Main Street trattoria known for house‑made pastas and tiramisu. Orange Coast Magazine notes it remains a neighborhood darling, serving comforting Italian classics and solid wines.

https://orangecoast.com/news/rediscovery-cucina-alessa
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Broad Street Oyster Company

Seafood restaurant · Townlot

At the very end of the pier, this seafood specialist serves lobster rolls, oysters, and standout fish‑and‑chips with sweeping ocean views. Covered by the Los Angeles Times and Eater LA.

https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2023-08-23/new-restaurant-at-the-end-of-huntington-beach-pier-opens-for-business
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Biergarten @ Old World HB Restaurant & Bar

German restaurant · North Huntington Center

A Bavarian village in HB since 1978, serving schnitzel, sausages, and steins alongside Orange County’s long‑running Oktoberfest. A gathering place that keeps German community traditions alive.

https://www.oldworldhb.com/
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Red Table Restaurant

American restaurant · Northwest

Neighborhood gastropub in Huntington Harbour where locals share creative comfort food and craft drinks. Included in Orange Coast Magazine’s dining guide for Huntington Beach.

https://orangecoast.com/ocdining/the-dining-guide-october-2024

Harbor House Café

Diner · Huntington Harbor

Open 24/7 since 1939, this diner is steeped in movie memorabilia and beach‑town stories. A beloved late‑night and dawn patrol stop for big breakfasts, pies, and coffee.

https://www.harborhousecafe.com/

Calico Fish House

Seafood restaurant · Huntington Harbor

From chef Andrew Gruel, this Sunset Beach spot sources locally and updates seafood classics. Profiled by the Los Angeles Times for its community‑minded, full‑service approach.

https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2023-02-14/calico-fish-house-a-new-creation-for-huntington-beach-chef-andrew-gruel
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