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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
M & M Donuts
1614 W Katella AveBlueberry donuts made to order but there might be a wait during peak times. Only available at night.
Cream Pan
602 El Camino RealJapanese bakery with amazing strawberry croissants.
Many different flavors of Italian ice and soft served ice cream
37 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StSeasonal donuts! Try their huckleberry with stump town coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Kitsch Bar
891 Baker StSmall intimate bar. Locals usually come here for drinks.
Time Nightclub
1875 Newport BlvdPopular DJs usually spin here
Entertainment & Activities
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrDowntown Disney District
1580 Disneyland DrRestaurants and shops
Knotts Berry Farm station
Aquari del Pacífic
100 Aquarium WayZoo de Santa Ana al parc Prentice
1801 E Chestnut AveEstadi 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!
Museu 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 residents recomanen
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrAmazing views here outside of the Getty museum. Great artwork display
Parks & Nature
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierThere is always something going on at HB pier. There are great boutique shops and lots of restaurants around.
372 residents recomanen
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
845 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Els Outlets a 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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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