Anaheim and Orange County are top destinations for culinary delights, offering beautiful dining spots and exciting food festivals. Here's a guide to the top foodie favorites in Orange County this season.

Outdoor Dining Options

Poppy and Seed in Anaheim is a Michelin-recognized farm-to-table restaurant with a lush outdoor patio, featuring dishes that incorporate SoCal citrus flavors and sustainably sourced ingredients. Las Brisas in Laguna Beach offers classic California-Mexican fare with panoramic coastal views from its al fresco seating area. The Ramos House Cafe in San Juan Capistrano is a quaint cafe in the historic Los Rios District, ideal for breakfast, brunch, and lunch under a century-old Mulberry tree.

Food Festivals in Orange County

Taste of Japan in Anaheim (June 21-23) features over 50 Japanese food vendors, live music, and art exhibitions at STC Anaheim GardenWalk. Taste of the Town in Fullerton (June 14) showcases top local restaurants with unlimited samples and complimentary drinks. Midsummer Foodie Fest in Anaheim (July 20) offers diverse culinary delights at Downtown Anaheim's Center Street Promenade. The 40th Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off in Tustin (June 2) is the largest one-day chili cook-off in the U.S., featuring various chili recipes, entertainment, and activities.

Specialty Food Halls and Markets

Anaheim Packing House in Anaheim is a chic food court with over 30 local vendors in a refurbished 1919 citrus-packing facility, offering diverse foods and a speakeasy. OC Kosher Market in Tustin serves New York deli-style lunches and Middle Eastern products. Indo Ranch Restaurant & Grocery in Lake Forest is the only source for imported Indonesian foods in OC, featuring a grocery store and restaurant with over 50 unique dishes. SteelCraft in Garden Grove hosts a variety of local eateries and offers special events and live entertainment.

A Foodie's Paradise