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33 Must-Try Orange County Restaurants

Updated March 26, 2024
McKenna Mobley
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The author, McKenna, drinking the “Hale the Kale” green juice at Rutabegorz in Fullerton

Orange County restaurants stack up considerably against the top restaurants in all of California. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to grab after your surf sesh or want a 5-star candlelit establishment to celebrate something big, Orange County has it all! As a Southern California local, I’ve eaten at hundreds of OC restaurants. In this guide, I’ll recommend 33 of my favorite places to eat in Orange County. Before you go, make sure to bookmark my guide the the best attractions in Orange County as well. Let's get started!

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McKenna Mobley is an avid adventurer, traveler, mountaineer, and writer from Southern California. Her goal is to climb some of the world's highest mountains and visit as many countries as she can. She loves Latin America and has been to almost every Latin country. She also has a thirst for solo adventuring and has hiked 400 consecutive miles by herself through the Arizona desert. She is the author of Budget Travel 101, Your Practical Handbook for Exploring the World on the Cheap.