Best Restaurants in Anaheim (2025)

Anaheim’s splashiest steakhouse pairs farm-grown produce with live-music saloon energy. Listed in the Michelin Guide and praised by local critics for serious chops, deep whiskey and wine lists, and meticulous service that still feels neighborly.

A greenhouse restaurant in the Packing District where chef Michael Reed cooks seasonal SoCal dishes with finesse. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and spotlighted by critics for bright flavors, thoughtful sourcing, and a relaxed, garden-party vibe.

Chef Bruno Serato’s landmark Northern Italian steakhouse remains a community pillar, known for refined pastas, steaks, and philanthropic outreach. Recognized nationally as a leading independent restaurant and celebrated by local media for its legacy.

This nautically themed spot is far more than cocktails: a serious, Asian-Pacific-leaning menu (think mapo tofu and a wagyu loco moco) anchors the experience. Featured by the Los Angeles Times and lauded by awards watchers for its beverage program.

A cherished local for halal Northern Chinese dishes—sesame scallion bread, lamb warm pot, hand-cut noodles. Celebrated in the Los Angeles Times by Jonathan Gold and beloved by families and groups for generous, shareable plates.

Kareem's - Review - Anaheim - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

You’ll find falafel on just about every restaurant menu in Little Arabia, but if you want the best of the best, it’s at Kareem’s. The homey  counter-servicer spot has been in business since the mid-90s and is still cranking out crunchy, cilantro-heavy falafel that’ll make you realize how much mediocre falafel you’ve eaten over the years. Absolutely come to Kareem’s and get the falafel a la carte, but we prefer ordering them as a falafel bowl with lettuce, rice, avocado, hummus, croutons, and pickled onions. For $13, it’s one of our favorite quick lunches in town. - Brant Cox

One of Little Arabia’s earliest shawarma and falafel shops, still carving and frying late into the night. Frequently recommended by The Infatuation and noted by journalists for its long-standing role in the neighborhood’s food culture.

Chef Shachi Mehra’s Indian street-food kitchen helped set the tone for the Packing House. Lauded in the Los Angeles Times for a decade of inventive chaat, curries, and vibrant sauces, and celebrated during the market’s 10-year anniversary.

A mother-daughter team serves soulful Southern comfort—fried chicken, shrimp and grits, gumbo—in a lively Packing House space. Recognized by the Los Angeles Times for shaping the food hall’s identity and for enduring neighborhood support.

Serving Anaheim for decades, this family-run Mexican restaurant is known for generous combo plates and extraordinary community work. Covered by ABC7 for its long-running Thanksgiving efforts that fed thousands and galvanized local volunteers.

A family market-pizzeria since the 1960s, cherished for scratch sauces, deli meats, and classic pies. Featured by Eater LA among Orange County’s essential pizzerias, it’s a go-to for locals seeking unfussy, satisfying Italian comfort.