From fast-casual to fine dining, Anaheim’s neighbor Garden Grove is a hidden gem for foodies. Just a few minutes from Disneyland® Resort, Garden Grove hosts flavors from around the globe. Here are 12 Garden Grove restaurants you must try to believe.

Barrio Garden Grove

Consider this your official invitation to gather and graze. Steelcraft Garden Grove is a vibrant communal food hall, built out of refurbished shipping containers. One spot you won’t want to miss is Barrio, serving up Filipino and Korean barbecue. 

The casual street eats-inspired menu offers pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu skewers with in-house sauces. You’ve got a choice of kimchi or atchara (pickled mango, carrot, and daikon).  Plates come with two skewers, but make sure you leave room for a side order of lumpia. 

BOBAN Boba & Bánh Mì Cafe

Blend curated cups of coffee, Vietnamese baguettes, and community. BOBAN Boba & Bánh Mì Cafe has crafted a menu made of authentic sips and sandwiches.  The Vietnamese cafe offers a variety of coffees, matcha, and milk teas to enjoy while jumpstarting your day.  Hungry? Enjoy authentic Vietnamese baguettes, called bánh mì, which are filled with options like pho beef, barbecue pork, or sweet chili tofu.

Claws & Cream

What will you pick first? Claws & Cream offers a sweet menu and a claw machine arcade in Garden Grove.  You might start with a winning matcha or coffee drink. Perhaps you’re in the mood for a Dubai Chocolate swirled soft serve. You can have those, plus a savory snack like Bulgogi Fries, Korean loaded fries with beef bulgogi, green onions, kimchi, and spicy mayo. After, try your hand at the numerous claw machines stuffed with adorable plush. It’s a playful outing that will leave you smiling.

Firefly Burger

Take burgers to the next level. Halal burgers at Firefly Burger are bringing the heat and the cheese. Take a seat surrounded by rustic decor as you await a juicy burger, wings, fries, and more.  Your menu choice also includes the complimentary smokey essence with use of their signature smoking gun or an injection of molten cheese directly into your burger. It’s a mouthful you won’t want to miss, but if you have more mouths to feed, you’ll love knowing that kids get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of two adult meals.

Smoke Queen Barbecue

Things we get fired up about: our favorite foods given a new spin. Head to Smoke Queen Barbecue for Chinese-Texas barbecue that’s totally new and totally droolworthy.  Fusing flavors of her Chinese and Malaysian heritage with American smoking techniques, chef Winnie Yee is serving up new classics like Pork Belly Siu Yuk (crispy skin pork belly) and Pork Belly Char Sui, plus Texas-style brisket.  Sauces and rubs are made from scratch and each cut is perfectly cooked over a live fire.

Flappy’s Wings and Bar

Hot wings and cold beer are a legendary combo. Find them at Flappy’s Wings and Bar where they’re serving up wing flavors like OC Buffalo, Chinese Chili Crisp, and Hawaiian Yaki. Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Stop into Flappy’s for  $1 Wing Wednesdays. Then wash your wings down with a draft beer, soju, or sake.

Henry’s Bar & Grill

There’s something about a neighborhood bar that makes you feel right at home. Henry’s Bar & Grill is a women-owned neighborhood hotspot that will make you feel like a local with a menu and tap list filled with your favorites including pizza, burgers, and wings.  Catch a game and make a few friends in the relaxed and welcoming watering hole.

Jerusalem Roastery

Sweeten your visit to Garden Grove with a stop at Jerusalem Roastery. The shop is owned by two brothers who desired to bring the warmth and flavor of their homeland here to the US. Stroll the cases of sweets, chocolates, Turkish delights and Halal gummies.  For snacking and cooking, there’s also a wide selection of nuts and spices. 

Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen

Food feels like home when you’re enjoying recipes passed down from one generation to the next at Sabroso Mexican Kitchen!.  Start with homemade chips and bold salsa while perusing Chef Tito’s menu of dishes inspired by his parents’ hometown of Guerrero, Mexico like Chamorro, a tender beef shank in smokey guajillo sauce approved by Guy Fieri himself. Each dish is prepared without preservatives or processed ingredients so you get the freshest Mexican flavors.

NOVA Kitchen and Bar

Looking to make an impression? Asian fusion cuisine inspired by the elements is on the menu at NOVA Kitchen and Bar. Upscale dining includes sushi in perfect harmony with rolls named after popular K-Pop groups like BTS and Black Pink to add a dash of personality to the polished menu. Each plate is an experience like their Floating Garlic Noodz that defies gravity showcasing that food is a feast for all of the senses. Turn a night out into an event at NOVA.

Urban Punjab: The Royal Kitchen

Let’s eat like royalty and savor dishes from the heart of Punjab. Urban Punjab: The Royal Kitchen brings aromatic spices, time-honed traditions, and beloved recipes to the table in Garden Grove. Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Shrimp, and Palak Lamb are just some of the lunch and dinner options from their extensive menu that also includes vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

West Grove Pizza Company

Looking for New York-style thin crust pizza in SoCal? Grab a slice from West Grove Pizza Company where you can sample their specialty pizzas like the Brooklyn Bridge topped with meatballs, three types of pepperoni, and Italian sausage. The pizzeria is also known for its wings tossed in either Sriracha or Memphis-style barbecue sauce.  No visit to West Grove is complete without a scoop (or two) of housemade gelato.

And Much More!

OC Restaurant Week is the perfect time to explore Garden Grove’s diverse dining scene, try something new, and savor limited-time menus you won’t want to miss. Whether you're discovering a new favorite or revisiting a beloved local spot, there’s never been a better time to dine out.

Looking to keep your culinary adventure going? Be sure to browse other OC Restaurant Week listings nearby, including delicious offerings in Anaheim and throughout Orange County. Explore the full list here.