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Best Places to Eat in Orange County California

June 30, 2017 by Modern Honey Leave a Comment

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I have lived in Arizona most of my life. Since most Arizonians make a mass exodus to the beach in the summer, I consider California my second home. We usually visit at least 2-3 times a year but I have already hit that mark and it’s only June! It’s definitely my happy place.

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You know I do a ridiculous amount of research on food. Is that normal? Don’t answer that. 🙂 Life is too short to waste your calories on mediocre food! It’s my quest to find the BEST food wherever I visit. This usually entails a lot of research online, reaching out to friends, and asking the locals.

After so many years of visiting the beaches of Orange County and eating my fair share of food, I have compiled the a list of the Best Places to Eat in Orange County California.

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This list includes the best places to eat in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Corona del Mar, and many more! I would LOVE to hear your favorites.

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Burgers in Orange County:

  • Hopdoddy Burger Bar — Newport Beach, Tustin (excellent burgers, milkshakes, and green chili queso and fries)
  • TK Burgers — Newport, Costa Mesa
  • Slaters 50/50 Burgers — Huntington
  • GD Bro Burger — Santa Ana (used to be a food truck. Innovative burgers and shakes)
  • GrinderZ — Huntington
  • Bunz Burgers — Huntington
  • Stacked — Huntington
  • Beach Barrell — Newport
  • Rockfire Grill — Santa Ana, Mission Viejo (brick wood fire made bread)
  • Burger Boss — Mission Viego (custom make your perfect burger)

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Sandwiches + Pizza + Italian in Orange County:

  • Lemonade — Huntington, Newport, Irvine (fresh salads, sandwiches, protein served cafeteria style. Try the lemonade, tiajuana sandwich, and pineapple coconut green beans)
  • Bruxie — Huntington, Irvine (fried chicken in a waffle sandwich. Need I say more?)
  • Mama’s D’s Italian — Newport (popular stop for authentic Italian)
  • Beach Barrell — Newport (sandwiches, burgers, pizza)
  • Mendocino Farms — Costa Mesa (straight from the farm, fresh salads and sandwiches)
  • Sessions West Coast Deli — Newport Beach (fresh ingredients, yummy sandwiches and salads)
  • MOD Pizza — Huntington, Irvine, Laguna Hills (custom made-to-order pizzas, berry lemonades)
  • Ramos House — San Juan Capistrano (serves breakfast and lunch in charming setting)
  • Beachcomber — Crystal Cove (beautiful setting right on the beach)

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Mexican Food in Orange County:

  • Taco Mesa — Newport Beach (order-at-counter, salsa bar, authentic mexican)
  • Adolfo’s Mexican — Laguna Beach (try the machaca beef enchiladas with fried egg and tacos)
  • Red O — Newport
  • Javier’s — Crystal Cove (gorgeous setting on the water, pricey Mexican food)
  • Carmelita’s Mexican — Laguna Beach
  • Slapfish Tacos — Newport, Huntington, Laguna (known for their fish tacos)

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Healthy Food in Orange County:

  • Blue Bowl — Orange (custom acai bowls. Try the layered acai, pitaya, and chia bowl)
  • Lemonade — Huntington, Irvine (fresh salads, sandwiches, protein served cafeteria style. Try the lemonade, tiajuana sandwich, and pineapple coconut green beans)
  • Milk & Honey — Costa Mesa, Huntington (known for their M & H special — shaved ice, frozen yogurt, fresh fruit)
  • Active Culture — Laguna Beach, San Clemente (rice bowls, acai bowls, healthy foods)
  • Whole Foods — Newport Beach, Tustin (salad bar, fresh lunch ideas, smoothie + juice bar, healthy snacks)
  • Farmer’s Markets — check the local city to find ones in your area

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Seafood in Orange County:

  • Bear Flag Fish Co. — Huntington, Newport (known for their fresh poke)
  • Slapfish — Newport, Huntington, Laguna (fish tacos – visit during happy hour for great deals on tacos)
  • North Shore Poke Co. — Huntington, Costa Mesa (fresh poke)

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Breakfast (see doughnuts and bakeries below as well) in Orange County:

  • Stack’s Pancake House — Huntington, Dana Point, Irvine, MJ (unique pancake flavor combos)
  • Sugar Shack — Huntington Beach (try their pancakes!)
  • Beachcomber — Crystal Cove (right on the beach)
  • Cafe Anastasia — Laguna Beach (fancier breakfast place with attention to detail)
  • Blackmarket Bakery — Costa Mesa (try their egg sandwiches)

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Ice Cream in Orange County:

  • Cauldron Ice Cream — Santa Ana
  • South Swell Hand Dipped Ice Cream — San Clemente
  • Scoops n Scoops — Irvine
  • Rollin Creamery — Huntington Beach/FV
  • Gelato Paradise — Newport Beach & Laguna Beach
  • The Straw: Modern Milkshakes — Costa Mesa
  • Afters Ice Cream — Costa Mesa, Irvine, FV

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Bakeries + Doughnuts in Orange County:

  • Sidecar Doughnuts — Newport Beach
  • The Donuttery — Huntington Beach
  • Seaside Bakery — Newport Beach
  • Susie Cakes — Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel
  • California Cookie Dough — Huntington Beach/FV
  • Paris Baguette — Aliso Viejo
  • Savour Bakery — Mission Viejo
  • Paderia Bakehouse — Huntington Beach/FV
  • Sprinkles Cupcakes — Corona del Mar
  • Blackmarket Bakery — Costa Mesa

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I hope you love this list of the best places to eat in Orange County. Share some of your favorites in the comments below or on my Modern Honey Instagram @modern_honey.  Have a fabulous vacation! xo

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