50 Best American Restaurants near Anaheim Hills

“Make reservations on Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s otherwise it’s a long wait.“

“First time here. Came on a weekday at 10am and it was packed! I got sat right away and got my coffee (which was delicious!) right away. But then waited about 15 minutes for my server to come back and take my order. But once she did, my breakfast arrived quickly. It was hot, fresh, delicious and packed with flavor!

I’ll definitely be back but as a single diner, would probably sit at the counter for faster service. Yum!“

“This place is kind of a flagship of all the Denny’s in our area. Should be held up as the example for all others! The food was good and plentiful. Our server Caesar was a wonderful host. He kept checking up on us to make sure that we were well served and happy with our experience. It’s a pleasure to become a regular of Denny’s once again with this kind of treatment!“

“The food is amazing here. Always excellent. Always made the same consistent way each time we have been here. The staff is SUPER friendly and they have a beautiful dog-friendly patio. It does get really busy at lunch on Saturdays so be prepared if you come that day. Weekdays tend to be a lot slower. It quickly has become my favorite place to eat and is my go-to place now. The food is just as good delivered as well. Cannot go wrong here. Especially with the Chicken Club. Delicious. Fries are really good too.“

“Wonderful service 👏 Angel helped us. His great customer service and attitude was refreshing. Cheeseburger so delicious! Fries brought me back to the past. Just wish fries came with meal instead of add on. My husband had the greek salad with salmon. He was very happy. This place even has a selection of craft beers 🍻. Can't wait to come back and try the chicken sandwich. I HAVE to come for fries!“

“Went with my parents for an early Christmas dinner and service was great… food was delicious… and atmosphere was on point!“

“My wife and I, plus my daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Breanna were very much please with our dinner last night. Michael our server came out and created us, by saying it was so nice to see you here again. Michael remember our drink order and promtly brought it out to us. The job Michael did from start to finish was amazing. From getting our order out on time and the desert was perfect for my granddaughter Breanna and my wife's as well. Always asking if everything came out right and if we needed anything else. What a perfect evening and servers like Michael make us want to eat here often. Thanks again to you Michael for giving us a beautiful evening.“

“Excellent food here! Glad it is still here after all these years.“

“My daughter and I ate there yesterday for the first time! The chicken was very tender and tasty… I recommend the chicken club sandwich. My daughter got the Cobb salad and the portion was huge! Their specialty lemonades are really good too! I tried the strawberry and basil! Yum!“

“After twenty years of driving past Keynote’s in Anaheim Hills, we finally decided to give it a shot this week after three separate recommendations. Best decision we made. We arrived early Saturday morning with our two kids, and from the moment we sat down, we knew we’d made the right call.

Our server Ramon was exceptional — warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about his job after thirty six years with the restaurant. He kept our waters filled and made sure the kids were comfortable throughout the meal.

The food was outstanding. I had the Belgian waffle with egg whites and sausage, and it was absolutely perfect — easily a ten out of ten. My daughter devoured the kids chocolate chip pancakes and hash browns with her chocolate milk. My son ordered the chicken and waffles, and here’s a pro tip: ask them for chicken strips instead of the whole breast. The strips are so much easier to eat and actually feel like proper chicken and waffles.

We’re already planning to make this a regular spot — at least once or twice a month. If you’ve been driving past Keynote’s like we have, stop second-guessing yourself and go. You won’t regret it.“

“Had a great breakfast Chicken fried steak and eggs,huge portion of hash browns ,toast We also had a Our server he was great Huge portions We will be back“

“Michelin-Level Experience at Outback Prices The Wild Artichoke in Yorba Linda is a hidden gem. I was expecting something entirely different — and was pleasantly surprised in the best possible way. We started with the smashed potatoes and endive salad, which made for perfect appetizers: light enough not to spoil our appetite, yet full of flavor to whet it. The portions were ideal for sharing with my wife. For our main courses, we ordered from the lunch menu. I had the Wagyu burger, and my wife went with the tempura fish and chips. I’m not sure how they did it, but every bite was incredibly well-balanced. The fish had a crispy exterior, just the right touch of Maldon salt, and a beautifully firm, flaky interior. The tartar sauce was exceptional — rich, creamy, and unlike any I’ve had before. The burger was a standout. Each ingredient was distinct and purposeful — no unnecessary fillers. Every component worked in harmony to deliver deep, layered flavors in every bite. We ended the meal with the Basque cheesecake, which was beautifully presented. It wasn’t overly sweet, and the perfectly burnt top paired wonderfully with the sweet berry compote. A special treat was getting to meet the head chef. What a pleasant surprise. He shared the story behind one of his dishes and mentioned that every item on the menu has its own story and purpose. That passion really comes through in the food. I’ve dined at many fine restaurants, and I can confidently say the quality here rivals places charging $150–$200 per plate. The value is extraordinary for the caliber of cuisine offered. This is a truly special hidden gem — perfect for a relaxed lunch with friends or an intimate dinner date. I can’t wait to try the rest of their menu!“

“I always like to get some pastries for me and my friends once a week and the worker Bella always helps me out. She’s a very sweet employee who presents herself kindly to me every time and the other customers. She’s always dolled up and smiles whenever I come in. It’s always a great experience when she helps me out !“

“They are very kind to the public.“

“I couldn’t wait to share our experience at Benchmark restaurant in Santa Ana California. Everything about this place is perfection! It was a hot day, but the beautiful outdoor dining area was cool and breezy underneath the beautiful trees. Our waitress was knowledgeable, wonderfully friendly, and attended to all our needs. Each of us ordered a different item on the menu and I had to taste everything. I had the Spanish omelette, which was delicious, the burger seems like a very popular item understandably because that along with the delicious fries was exceptional. Enchiladas with mole were a wonderful treat, and the French toast was probably the hit of the table. This wonderful brunch dish was not exceptionally sweet, which made it so perfect. Some places just overdo it with the sweetness. We will definitely be going back many times to tryout dinners and more of the selections on all of the menus. I will also be spreading the word because this is probably my favorite place in Orange County now. Thank you Benchmark for a fantastic experience!“

“I Love This Place Their Food And Drinks Are Delicious Their Service Is Great.“

“First timer drove all the way from Downey worth the drive. I had the blue cheese bacon burger with garlic fries and of course a Dr. Pepper. Very friendly staff they all help out my daughter had the mushroom burger with onion rings and my son had the bacon cheese burger with tots. A must try the only other thing that caught my eye was the hot wings the table next to us ordered Definitely next time“

“great little family run business“

“The best French Toast around!“

“Old Time diner feel. Breakfast lunch place..Very friendly people...food is pretty good.went in for lunch..they close early I had a sandwich and my friend had the huevos rancheros...he said it was just ok...mine was good. Definitely be back for breakfast“

“authentic and very good - the real deal - homemade“

“I needed something quick to eat for my long trip to San Diego. Found this little place off the Highway and they did not disappoint! Bought the OG and Pastrami Brisket Burritos and it tasted amazing! Probably one of the best places I ate at all week. Great job!“

“Wow…all around! Jeff greeted us, Jackie served us. Everyone…down to earth, personable! They were busy this Thursday nite and yet, very, very attentive. RSVP recommended but we Will fed it & scored the last table. Food options, amazing, drinks, soothing! We are definitely coming back with friends! First place that I'm over the head impressed!“

“This pie shop was a “stomping ground -hang out” while growing up. Always a great home cooked meal. Save room for a piece of their pie!“

“delicious food & great service 😋 💁‍♀️“

“great place for dining....“

“I want to take this time to applaud & complement 2 things. First I want to acknowledge Minnie, the manager in charged during my visit. She was very polite, warm & professional. She made sure my coffee is fresh & super attentive. Also the crews, David & Mari, they were very attentive & polite. Second, the place was very clean & cozy. They did a good job keeping the place well. I had a wonderful lunch here. God bless you all !“

“Ordered skirt steak, sea scallops and oysters and all were excellent!“

“Ate at the Jamboree location in Tustin and cashier Ali was courteous, kind, knowledgeable and very helpful in helping us understand the menu options. Even offered a couple samples to make sure we ordered something we’d enjoy. Great customer service!“

“The Reaper chicken.
That's what I've been seeing on social media.
I got it. It was hot, but not as hot as everyone made it seem.
Don't get me wrong, it was delicious and very spicy. But it's not for the weak. 👍“

“Food is delicious and service is great!“

“Wonderful time with grandson“

“They have a patio area to hold and event. Check them out it's amazing here.“

“Found this place when looking for a lil brunch spot on a Sunday afternoon. Me and the wife swung by, great service. I got a breakfast burrito. Pretty good flavor just wished it was a bit bigger. But it was 9 bucks so I was happy about that. My wife got their basic breakfast food and she thought it was great. Similar to norms or dennys level of breakfast. Overall, we will be back soon!“

“Wonderful hidden gem for live music“

“Coconut shrimp - so good!“

“Great food !! Had no chance to take a picture of the food but I got the chipotle rice bowl! Delicious, big portions. Dad got the pull pork he said it was yummy ! The desserts were AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back out next trip to Cali. You will also see the owner greet every table, I think that’s amazing! Makes you feel well taken care of. Thank you !“

“This is a surprisingly nice restaurant inside Nordstrom's. The server was excellent. We were not rushed but he appeared the moment we needed something. The food was very good. I have had the burger and another time, the fried chicken sandwich. My friends had the salad nicoise which was delicious and filling. For the evening, the cocktails are good as well. The window seating is lovely since until the weather is warm enough for their terrace seating. Take the elevator to the 5th floor, and you won't be tempted by the January sales.“

“Great service nice servers“

“wonderful service. great food! Hawaiian burger and sweet potato fries!“

“The food was good but pricy at ~$15 for a burger combo which resulted in us paying well over $30 for two to eat here. I'm guessing you can get creative by ordering one combo and al a cart extra burgers and share the fries and drink to save money.

The service was fast and professional and the atmosphere was by far the best part of our experience.“

“Good service and nice employees“

“Ian came back for sure , I loved this restaurant. Grate servicios, very clean.“

“Went with my parents for an early Christmas dinner and service was great… food was delicious… and atmosphere was on point!“

“I came with my friend for the prefix valentines dinner for a 4:45pm reservation, over all the ambiance was great and the check in staff were nice. I'm not sure if it was the busy evening ahead but sadly we felt extremely rushed throughout the evening. The mains came almost immediately after the appetizers and our server kept grabbing our plates asking if we were finished, almost picking them off the table before we had a chance to say no we weren't. Given the romantic setting, because we were two women we were suspecting maybe this is why we were given a little lackluster service and somewhat of a brush off. The server was very knowledgeable and accommodating despite the rush. The food was fine. We both had the filet, no choice of how it's prepared which I understand but each of our steaks were cooked differently which I thought was odd. The desserts were clearly prepared in advance but the creme brulee we ordered had almost no crusting on top. I think for such a busy event, these things are understandable but because we had such an early reservation before the crowd came in I was caught off guard by feeling rushed.“

“Excellent food and service! Fresh, home style cooking. Great coffee too! It’s on the first floor of the business building. Ordered a egg & chorizo burrito and a Carmel Macchiato with Almond milk and both were excellent! Wish I worked in the building. I’d be here all the time.“

“It is a lovely zoo. It is small. Perfect for small children. I loved the monkeys.“

“Good food and child friendly. Cool Halloween decorations. Our server was great. I recommend this place!“

“Para mí es unos de los restaurantes más mejores y a tienden bien .“

“There was an event earlier in the morning and I got a coupon for a free 2-pack cinnamon rolls so it was perfect that I was planning to go for dinner that same day! Cinnamon rolls were yummy and I love the fact that the icing comes separate since I’m not the biggest fan of sugary icing. I tried a different dish, Pasta primavera and added grilled chicken. This was good and would recommend it. Their side salad was yummy, had all the good toppings and at the end, my family ordered peach pie and sadly they ran out! This is a seasonal item so they were very disappointed. But it just goes to show you that it’s popular and to reserve it once you get seated because my family actually called ahead and asked if it was available and it was but after we ate, they sold out!“