New American Restaurants near Garden Grove, CA

“We dined at Amarith Table last night for the first time and can't wait to tell all of our friends about what a Great Restaurant it is. There is literally something on the menu for everyone. The food is delicious ontop of being all organic. The service was top-notch: friendly & efficient. Every staff member came to our table to introduce themselves and to see how things were. When we left we felt like we were part of The Amarith Family. We cant wait to Come Back...Woohoo!“

“Small place, but deceptively good. The food was on point and our waitress was nice, helpful and attentive. Will definitely eat here again when I am this way.“

“Had lots of fun, at the Chinese New Years festival“

“This restaurant inside the hotel was a great place for breakfast. The longer breakfast hours were very convenient during our stay. The food was fresh and delicious every time we visited, with a good variety of omelets, waffles, fruit, pastries, and drinks. The staff was always friendly, and the restaurant was very clean and well maintained. Overall, one of the best hotel breakfasts we’ve had.“

“This is a restaurant located inside Great Wolf, so they appropriately offer a kids' menu and coloring activities to keep children entertained. We visited during the weekend and waited about 10 minutes without a reservation, but we were not bored thanks to the small shows happening around us. The food was affordable and decent in taste, and the atmosphere was enjoyable.“

“We had a great experience! Food was really good and the service was great. Jesus really made our breakfast pleasant! He was so funny and great with our kids. He deserves some recognition from management for just being an all around good human and also being very good at customer service.“

“This restaurant deserves A MILLION stars the gentleman and the team that served me that particular day I placed my order went above and beyond. The teams customer service is on point and Im definitely going back the food was scrumptious & delicious. I Can’t wait to go back!xo Thank you guys for fixing the order for Uber!! It was Uber eats fault! Ugh.“

“If you're staying at Great Wolf Lodge, this will be your main option for dinner and breakfast, it's a typical American style buffet with lots of choices for kids even the most picky eaters, including flatbreads, chicken nuggets, Mac n cheese, but also a few items that adults can enjoy such as chicken parm, salmon, salad, roast veggies and soup. The food was not the best quality, not as good as buffets at Disneyland but a better buffet than what you might find at Legoland. If you're vegetarian/vegan you will still have a few options which is not bad. The dessert selection was just okay and drinks are not included, but considering the price, it's a decent value.

Special shout out to our server Cristian who was more attentive than we normally get at typical buffets, positive, helpful and we got an extra treat for our daughter's birthday, making it a very special time.

Also, wanted to recognize Lisa C at the pasta station who was extra helpful and hospitable, and cooked up one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time, you can choose exactly what you want in it so really appreciated.

Compared to numerous other theme park restaurants and buffets we've been to, we found this to be one of the better experiences. Most of the time at places like Legoland, or Knotts you never see your server and people don't seem so happy, but at Loose Moose we appreciated how good the staff are.

Dinner is not as busy as breakfast and I think it's a better value. If you show up too late for breakfast, expect less attention and possibly a wait for a table. In the past, we used to see the wolf theme characters visit tables, kind of like Disneyland, but that doesn't happen here which is a little disappointing but that's not a deal breaker. We would still come back if we're staying here.“

“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!“

“YUMmmmmmmm & thank you!!! Burnt out single mama here, that has prepared way too many meals for myself and my son 😅 & needed something wholesome! The avocado burger & fries wow, & the quinoa avocado bowl with beets, pickled onions, cabbage & some kind of yummy sauce de-fu€king- licious! 🙌💛🙌“

“Went for lunch with reservation. Server was attentive, knowledgeable on menu and friendly. Everything came out timely from appetizers, to main course, but desert seemed to take a little longer. Shared PESTO CHICKEN AND FRESH MOZZARELLA FLATBREAD, PHILLY CHEESESTEAK FLATBREAD & CHARCUTERIE BOARD. I didn't try charcuterie which looked good, flat read was good but not to die for. Main course had the BRICK-OVEN ROASTED CHILEAN SEA BASS which was also very good, cooked excellent and left me satisfied but not full. Moved on to desert and couldn't decide on KEY LIME PIE (1 MINI) & BLUEBERRY AND LEMON (1 MINI) so got both - have to say I was surprised the key lime pie was not tart enough for liking and the pie crust crumbles fell as I scooped out of the dish with my spoon, the blueberry and lemon was excellent and highly recommended! I would return to this location for lunch or dinner, would love to have had a drink during happy hour to complement the meal.“

“We had a great dining experience at Urban Plates in Long Beach. Mariana explained the menu choices in a very unrushed manner, and we decided on the steak. I ordered the Chimichurri grass-fed steak with balsamic brussel sprouts and herb-roasted potatoes. All of it was delicious ( and healthy too!). The deserts were absolutely killer too. We will definitely eat here again next time we're in Long Beach.“

“Came across this restaurant somehow. So I have decided to give it a try. It’s a small, cozy restaurant. Surprisingly food was good, and the restaurant very generous with the bottomless mimosa on a Sunday brunch. The champagne pour into the glass till it’s almost full. Leave only a little bit room to add the juice of your choice which was pineapple, guava, orange juice I forgot 1 more with just $19.99. It’s so cheap compare to other restaurants that offer bottomless mimosa starting at least $22 and up. Our server Gustavo was very nice, very attentive. There’s some parking in front and there are some in the back. I was there at 12pm so I found it ok. Not difficult at all. Not sure about dinner time. They do offer dinner menu as well on a Sunday brunch if you are interested you can ask for both menu to decide. For us, we ordered everything on dinner menu. lol.“

“i've been a big fan of yardhouse happy hour since i started going to it back in 2021 in Long beach. now that i dont frequent the one in LB, this costa mesa location is the closest. the happy hour here is probably my #1, great selection choices, and overall, great beer selection too. highly recommend the chicken tenders, pizzas, and poke nachos!“

“Love love love Finneys! Right in the heart of the orange circle! Great prices! Excellent happy hour snacks! Love the games and the fun stuff! Misters outside when its hot . Great service! And fun for a date because you can walk around the orange circle and look at all the antique stores ! During prime time parking sucks on the circle. Thats the only bad thing .“

“Great atmosphere and great service and good value.“

“Excellent restaurant the wine was amazing in the ceviche so delish thank you we will be back“

“We stopped in from Ohio and ate, and it was the best chicken parm we have ever had. We got the chicken parmesian poutine and the Philly cheese steak sandwich and split it, and there was more than enough for two people. I would definately return here.“

“Great food and easy going vibe“

“great place for dining....“

“Have been a very satisfied regular @EatChow CM for several years. The menu varies seasonally, selections are plated attractively & are always delicious; love the fried green tomatoes😋. Eric & his crew are cordial with the right balance of attentiveness. Undoubtedly authentic, consistently never fails to please & a local, late night favorite🧘🏻‍♀️“

“First timer says really good need to go back and try something other than the lobster roll, just for a variety😋“

“I love going to BJ’s, it’s my favorite place to enjoy a good meal. Service was excellent. Food was outstanding and I love the atmosphere here. Everyone is always so engaging and nice.“

“when we want a tasty meal, we come here. always delicious“

“Nice place and recommend this anyone.. two thumbs up and five stars.“

“My brother and his family came into town for his birthday. We took him to Social for his birthday dinner. The atmosphere was fun and lively! The poor server was the only server on the floor that Saturday night because of a sick call. He was swamped and I’m sure stressed out but you couldn’t tell! He made sure the bussers and hostess checked on us throughout the evening to refill drinks, bring out food, and boxes. It really showed the teamwork between all employees that night. The teamwork alone was impressive to me! The Nutella Espresso Martini was soooo good!!! The food was amazing! As busy as our poor server was he still managed to bring out cake with a candle and sing happy birthday to my brother! I definitely plan on going back to Social!“

“We had an incredible dining experience! The food was outstanding—every dish featured refined, sophisticated flavors with ingredients that complemented each other perfectly. The service was top-notch, truly attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back!“

“First time at The Belle. The ambience was lovely. Kyle our server and bartender was excellent! He was very attentive and checked on us frequently. He ensured our needs were met the entire time, from drinks, appetizers to desserts and fresh ice. We will definitely return with friends and family. Skyler and family“

“Awesome food :) I would definitely recommend“

“Swordfish is amazing, highly recommend“

“Amazing food and atmosphere. We sat at the bar and have to give our bartender/waiter Jake a huge shout out. He was the best! Definitely going back again.“

“Omg the food. 1st time in and I’ll definitely be back. Loved the outdoor seating option.“

“Good foo, nice people and the food was made quickly even though they were busy AF.“

“It's worth your while to come and experience it.“

“Love the Brussels sprouts!!!“

“Great to meet you Mike! Wonderful food & drinks! We will be back!“

“Celebrated my friend’s birthday here and everyone loved it. Service was excellent, the atmosphere was vibey and not too loud even with the music playing (vinyls-only is a nice touch!). The food was creative and delicious and my NA drink was excellent too. I’ll mention standout dishes even though the menu is constantly changing—my group really loved the maitake mushroom dish that was smoky and full of umami that it was surprisingly reminiscent of steak?! We guarded the hamachi crudo sauce after the fish was finished to dip their perfectly fluffy and crunchy focaccia into after. Same with the scrambled egg agnolotti, the sauce was incredible and the agnolottis themselves truly surprised us. The ricotta donuts were chef’s kiss as well. I really appreciated the warm welcome and introduction made at the beginning of our meal. I spent a long time looking for creative restaurants doing something different and interesting to celebrate my friend’s birthday in OC and DARKROOM nailed it. I also loved the creative touch with the bill trays :) What a gem!“

“They are very kind to the public.“

“Great vibes, great service, especially Daniel! the food for brunch, lunch and Dinner is what keeps us thinking of our next visit !this place is about to go off!“

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“Variety of international influences…. Gluten Free items (limited), Vegan dishes limited, fresh ingredients (most likely), folks flocked to individual specialty food spots on Saturday & Sunday! If handicapped beware……. Steps, elevators, crowds & elbow room a bit daunting.“

“Amazing!! Just 10/10!! Staff is so kind and fun, the owner walks around and talks with everyone inside! I had such a wonderful time, it is a place I HAVE TO GO TO whenever I am back in California!

Food is to die for, the drinks are inventive/scientific/fun!! Absolutely blown away by this place! Just AWESOME!!!“

“My friends and I tried this place for the first time and everything was SO delicious! We started with the cesar salad, and it was one of the best I've ever had.
We tried the branzino, and we loved the lemony sauce that complemented both the fish and side of brocolini!
The pork jowl dish was so tender and packed full of flavor, and it came with lettuce that made each bite refreshing.
We also got the miso carbonara which was creamy, perfectly seasoned yet not too heavy.
Service was very nice and fast, so overall we had an amazing dinner!“

“Delicious healthy food. I highly recommend this restaurant“

“I have been to the Sessions in Newport beach a few times and I love everything about the place, great food, great service, and the owner greeted me personally! I would 100% recommend this place for a great family meal!“

“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.“

“First time here, great service and yummy food. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone had a warm smile to welcome us in. We will definitely be back“

“I had such a wonderful lunch here. The food was fresh, vibrant, and incredibly flavorful. Every bite was genuinely enjoyable.

I was especially impressed by the attention to detail, even with the presentation of the sides. The salad paired with my sandwich featured perfectly crisp greens and toasted pecans that added a great crunch. It is rare to find a place that handles the small details so well.

Everything felt high quality from the coffee to the table setting. I really appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the meal. I am already looking forward to my next visit to this spot in Tustin.“

“Heroes, especially this one in particular, might just be my favorite restaurant! I've been going here for a span of 20 year's & I've never had a bad meal! The go to right off the bat for me & my family of course are the the nachos insider hack add chicken, but that's just the beginning. Do yourself a favor & pull up. You won't be disappointed.“