1. This Pizzeria Is Straight From The Middle East
Forn Al Hara512 S Brookhurst StAnaheim, CA 92804
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 120 reviews
Didn’t think Arabic-style pizza existed? Meet Forn Al Hara, a hole-in-the-wall bakery and pizzeria serving flatbread pizzas piled with tangy cheese, fresh veggies and tasty grilled meats. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable, making it a favorite spot for locals. And the baklava! Oh, the baklava! You’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven.
2. This Vegan Kung Pao Would Fool A Chinese Chicken Farmer
Thuyền Viên Vegetarian Restaurant1740 S Euclid StAnaheim, CA 92802
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 540 reviews
If the squiggles and shapes in this restaurant’s linguistically bizarre title don’t scare you off, then you’re in for a treat. Thuyền Viên Vegetarian Restaurant is as hardcore as it gets. Awesome dishes like garlic chicken, banana flower tacos and extra spicy lamb are so authentic and flavorful that you hardly miss the meat. Make sure to try the pumpkin curry too!
3. If Anaheim Had A Mafia, Its Head Honchos Would Dine At Ruth’s Chris
Ruth’s Chris Steak House2041 S Harbor BlvdAnaheim, CA 92802
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 694 reviews
This steakhouse is super swanky--it’s the place to go for business meetings, private parties and romantic dinners for two. But am I the only one who finds the name “Ruth’s Chris Steak House” a little odd? What’s the difference between a chris steakhouse and a regular steakhouse?
But when you serve steak this good, I guess it doesn’t really matter. The lobster bisque and rare ribeye are some of the best things on the menu. Finishing up with some melt-in-your-mouth crème brulee will probably require you to loosen a notch on your belt, but it’s well worth it.
4. Pizza & Beer: The Way God Intended It
The Pizza Press1534 S Harbor BlvdAnaheim, CA 92802
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 299 reviews
While the name might make you think of cookie-cutter pizzas being pumped out like newspapers, The Pizza Press is far from a robotic pie assembly line. For $10 you get a fresh-baked pizza with all the toppings you want. But for me, the biggest bonus is the great selection of handcrafted beer to help you wash down your custom pie.
5. If The Bunny Skull And Crossed Carrots Doesn’t Draw You In, The Fries Will
Healthy Junk201 Ctr St PromenadeAnaheim, Ca 92805
Yelp: 4 stars – 263 reviews
Say hello to another quirky vegetarian/vegan eatery. Healthy Junk is a great lunch spot where the health-conscious can grab great sandwiches, some crispy yam curly fries and a frosty organic beer before heading back out to the rat race.
6. Curry Your Worries Away At Punjabi Tandoor
Punjabi Tandoor327 S Anaheim BlvdAnaheim, CA 92805
Yelp: 4 stars – 603 reviews
This is some serious Indian business, people. It might be served in Styrofoam, but the food is high-class and authentic. You’ll be treated with plenty of rice, naan bread, delicious curries and a small rice pudding for dessert. Even if you’re on a budget, you can easily afford the chicken tikka masala or the lamb palak combos.
7. Proof That Disney Food Doesn’t Completely Suck
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki BarDisneyland Hotel1150 Magic WayAnaheim, CA 92802
Yelp: 4 stars – 419 reviews
Theme park restaurants are usually anything but magical. Thankfully, Disney got it right with Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. The décor, cuisine and the cocktails especially transport you to a tropical paradise full of fun and flavor! Favorites like the Shrunken Zombie Head are refreshing, unique and full of liquor-y goodness. The drinks most definitely steal the show, but the food is pretty decent too.
8. “What Art Thou Craving, Good Sir?”
Earl of Sandwich1565 Disneyland DrAnaheim, CA 92802
Yelp: 4 stars – 917 reviews
I’ll be honest--I come here just so that my Facebook shows I’m checked-in at the “Earl of Sandwich.” I love this name. I also love this food. They’ve got a holiday turkey sandwich worthy of royalty and a killer avocado chipotle chicken sandwich that will keep you full for hours.
9. Taking Teriyaki To The Streets
Ninjas With AppetitesAnaheim, CA 92801
Yelp: 4 stars – 60 reviews
Ninjas With Appetites is your one stop shop for teriyaki on the go. This traveling smorgasbord of Asian fusion cuisine serves steaming rice bowls, teriyaki tacos, bursting burritos, nachos and quesadillas. Check out their website to find out where the truck will be on any given day.
10. I’m Not Sure I Can Say The Name Of This Restaurant Without Laughing
Wok Holic3012 W Lincoln AveAnaheim, CA 92801
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 14 reviews
Okay, that name? Is hilarious. As for the food, well that’s not half-bad either. This revamped Korean restaurant now serves a very authentic spread of Asian cuisine, as opposed to the more Americanized versions sold elsewhere. If you like it hot, then try the spicy noodle soup. Wok Holic is usually packed, so try and get there before the lunch and dinner rush hours.
11. The Stallion Of Mexican Food In Anaheim
Los Alazanes Mexican Food 980 S Knott AveAnaheim, CA 92804
Yelp: 4 stars – 180 reviews
This Mexican restaurant caught my eye due to its not-so-typical name, which translates as “The Cinnamon Colored Horses.” (Yeah, it’s a rough translation. You’re lucky my Spanish extends beyond “uno burrito” and “mas cervezas.”)
The loaded Carne Asada Fries will probably clog your arteries, but you can probably balance that out with some super fresh condiments at the salsa bar, right? Oh, and did I mention they do breakfast? Los Alazanes is the only place in Anaheim where you can get awesome homemade Mexican without doing the dishes afterwards.
12. Mas’ Chinese Islamic Restaurant: Seemingly Contradictory But Definitely Delicious
Mas’ Chinese Islamic Restaurant601 E Orangethorpe AveAnaheim, CA 92801
Yelp: 4 stars – 590 reviews
I haven’t quite decided if the name “Mas’ Chinese Islamic Restaurant” intrigues me or frightens me. But I crave their food like a hipster craves Diet Coke. They have the best Honey Walnut Shrimp I’ve ever tasted, and don’t get me started on the sesame flatbread. It might seem strange to mix Chinese with Middle Eastern food, but I promise you the combination is wonderful. If you can get past the chaos of the crowd that swarms through the doors each day, then you will definitely find yourself as hopelessly addicted as I am.
13. Meat & Moonshine Make For A Man’s Meal
Walker’s Liquor & Deli1841 W Lincoln AveAnaheim, CA 92801
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 22 reviews
In addition to the awesome liquor selection, their menu is full of sandwiches made with top-shelf ingredients. They use Boar’s Head meat exclusively and have their own carefully concocted chicken and egg salad recipes. If you’re a sandwich lover who happens to hit the moonshine every once in a while, then this might be just the place for you.
14. Never Underestimate The Power Of A Corn Dog
Corn Dog CastleBountiful Valley Farmers Market1313 S Harbor BlvdAnaheim, CA 92802
Yelp: 4.5 stars – 227 reviews
The corn dog may be one of America’s greatest accomplishments. The happiest place on earth is made even happier by this awesome addition. Disney did good. You can go for the regular battered and fried hotdog on a stick or test your taste buds with a hot link. I won’t spoil the surprise, just go and get one. Now. Do it.
15. If You’ve Never Wished You Were German, You’re About To
Jagerhaus German Restaurant 2323 E Ball RdAnaheim, CA 92806
Yelp: 4 stars – 366 reviews
Brace yourselves. We’re wrapping this list up with one of the greats. The Jagerhaus German Restaurant may not look like much, but it’s the closest you’ll get to Germany without spending $2,000 to fly there. So, head down to E Ball and introduce yourself to the joys of German cuisine. I’m talking about bread, beer and bratwurst. It’s all here, and it’s all delicious. The best desserts from the motherland and a large selection of meat and starch-filled plates will ensure multiple visits.
