From red-sauce legends to simmering pho and mariachi-fueled nights, here are Ontario’s best independent, culture-rich restaurants—open now and rooted in the community. Go hungry, ask about daily specials, and savor the stories behind each plate.
Best Restaurants in Ontario CA (2025)
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From red-sauce legends to simmering pho and mariachi-fueled nights, here are Ontario’s best independent, culture-rich restaurants—open now and rooted in the community. Go hungry, ask about daily specials, and savor the stories behind each plate.
Vince's Spaghetti Ontario
Restaurant
Family-run since 1945, this Route 66-era institution is Ontario’s red-sauce time capsule—huge spaghetti dinners, meatballs, garlic bread, and a lively, intergenerational crowd. Featured by SFGATE for its enduring appeal and scale of pasta prowess.
Bone & Broth - Vietnamese Pho Cuisine
Vietnamese restaurant
Local owners simmer a rich, layered broth for pho, pair it with crisp wings and shaken beef, and keep lines moving with friendly service. Recognized by Eater LA among standout Inland Empire spots for value and Vietnamese flavor.
Get Sum Dim Sum
Dim sum restaurant
A small, independent crew steaming dim sum to order all day—siu mai, har gow, rice rolls, soup dumplings—served fresh and fast. Fans praise the no-shortcuts approach that brought handmade Cantonese classics to Ontario in a compact space.
Zeke's Eatin' Place
American restaurant
A Western-themed diner beloved for biscuits and gravy, wagon-wheel pancakes, and hearty breakfasts served all day. Highlighted by Eater LA as a worthwhile Ontario stop for classic American comfort on the I‑10 corridor.
Donahoo's Golden Chicken
Chicken restaurant
Cash-only and intensely local, this Ontario counter serves made-to-order fried chicken, steak-cut fries, and soft rolls. Eater LA spotlights the Ontario outlet as the place carrying forward the region’s old-school fried chicken tradition.
Home Pie Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
A small, family-operated bakery-cafe near the airport known for savory pot pies, meat pies, and seasonal fruit pies. Cited by Eater LA for its from-scratch pies—perfect preflight sustenance or an Ontario-made edible souvenir.
Gloria's Cocina Mexicana
Mexican restaurant
Family-run and lively, with Mariachi nights and a sports-bar energy, this downtown spot serves Jalisco-leaning combo plates, molcajetes, and cocktails that draw locals for celebrations and late dinners. A community anchor with festive spirit.
Casa Sanchez Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Longstanding, independently owned favorite for menudo, enchiladas, and classic plates made from family recipes, with a friendly dining room that feels like an extension of home. Praised by local diners for consistency and hospitality.
Alina's Lebanese Cuisine
Lebanese restaurant
A family-owned counter known for kebabs, shawarma, falafel, and creamy garlic sauce, with catering trays popular at neighborhood gatherings. Loved by locals for honest flavors and value; a go-to for takeout mezze and mixed grills.
