Best Restaurants in Huntington Beach (2025)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.