Orange County Scoop
Places to Eat · Spring 2026

Where Orange Countyactually eats.

From taco windows on Lincoln to white-tablecloth oceanfront — restaurants, ice cream shops and quiet weeknight discoveries across all 34 cities, vetted by people who live here.

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Lane 01 · Sit Down or Pick Up

Restaurants.

Sit-down dining, fast casual, takeout windows, and every cuisine Orange County has to offer — from chef-driven Mexican on Center Street to weeknight pho on Bolsa.

Mexican & LatinBrowse →
Vietnamese & AsianBrowse →
Coastal & SeafoodBrowse →
Italian & PizzaBrowse →
Japanese & KoreanBrowse →
Brunch & CoffeeBrowse →
Burgers & AmericanBrowse →
Food TrucksBrowse →
El Camaguey Market & Taqueria
MexicanEditor's Pick
Editor's Pick

El Camaguey Market & Taqueria.

A beloved Anaheim institution serving authentic Mexican street food since 1978. Known for their carne asada burritos, al pastor tacos, and homemade salsas. The kind of place locals keep to themselves — but can't help sharing.

1855 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801
Seal Beach Fish Co.
SeafoodFeatured
Seal Beach

Seal Beach Fish Co.

1025 Pacific Coast Highway Seal Beach CA 90740
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Anaheim

The Anaheim Grille

412 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805
Japanese
Irvine

Sakana Sushi & Omakase

2700 Alton Pkwy #123, Irvine, CA 92606
Coastal
Laguna Beach

Driftwood Kitchen

619 Sleepy Hollow Ln, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Korean
Garden Grove

Hwaro Korean BBQ

9702 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844
Lane 02 · Always Room for Dessert

Ice Cream Shops.

Scoop shops, gelato windows, halo-halo bars, soft-serve trailers and the small-batch makers worth the line. Sweet things across all 34 OC cities.

Small-Batch ScoopsBrowse →
Gelato & SorbettoBrowse →
Soft Serve & YogurtBrowse →
Halo-Halo & Asian SweetsBrowse →
Family RunBrowse →
Ice Cream TruckBrowse →
1905 Ice Cream Co
Ice CreamFeatured

1905 Ice Cream Co

Yorba Linda★ 5.01905 Ice Cream Company the premier Orange County Ice Cream Truck Catering company for private and corporate events in all of Orange County. From private parties, company outings, promotional events, to ice cream socials. People have us out to their events because they are looking for something really unique, really customized, and really fun.
Vitaly
Ice Cream

Vitaly

Costa MesaItalian restaurant, cafe, and artisan gelateria at The CAMP, serving house-made gelato and sorbetto.
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Ice Cream

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

San Juan CapistranoCalifornia creamery known for ice cream and inclusions made from scratch.
Gelato Paradiso
24 Flavors

Gelato Paradiso

Newport Beach<p>Real Italian gelato made fresh in small batches every day. Visit our coastal shops or bring the magic to your next event!</p>
Mangiamo Gelato Caffe
Ice Cream

Mangiamo Gelato Caffe

Huntington BeachBologna-inspired gelato cafe near the Huntington Beach pier.
Ice Cream

Stella Jean's - 17th Street

Costa MesaSmall-batch ice cream with globally inspired flavors and vegan options.
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