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With the world-famous Disneyland® Resort attracting tourists and the Anaheim Convention Center and surrounding meeting venues drawing business travelers, the Anaheim Resort district is at the heart of the city. The restaurants here in the sprawling, vibrant 1,100-acre district satisfy the appetites of all visitors, making it a great place to begin any feast. ANAHEIM GARDENWALK
This 460,000-square-foot outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment plaza a few blocks from Disneyland® Resort and the Anaheim Convention Center features evening lounges and popular upscale chains for family-friendly and business-casual meals. Here you’ll find P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, California Pizza Kitchen and The Cheesecake Factory, among others. 321 W. Katella Ave.; anaheimgardenwalk.com
naheim is in the belly of Southern California and its 20 million residents. It’s also a leisure capital that attracted a record 22 million visitors in 2015. With so many sophisticated palates to please, the city serves up not only familiar national chains but also a selection of independently owned restaurants that will please even the most particular foodie. These local artisanal eateries, bistros and cafes deliver innovative chef-driven concepts and farm-to-fork menus to take you on a gustatory adventure.
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Adjacent to the Downtown Disney® District, inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa, this award-winning restaurant features Executive Chef Andrew Sutton’s menu of farm-to-table fare paired with regional wines. Head to the Napa Rose Lounge for beverages and small bites. 1600 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim; 714-635-2300; disneyland.disney. go.com
At this upscale steakhouse in the Disneyland® Hotel, guests savor premium cuts of meat paired with wines from the cellar and a slice of the signature 24-layer chocolate cake with Nutella. 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim; 714-778-6600; disneyland.disney. go.com
Situated near Angel Stadium of Anaheim, The Catch offers local brews, seafood, steaks, and upscale pub bites in the dining room. More casual bites like sliders, nachos and wings are available in the lounge and alfresco patio. Diners also find a special menu with a tamale cart on Angels game days. 2100 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim; 714-935-0101; catchanaheim.com
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FiRE + iCE Grill + Bar
Ú This Mongolian-style grill and bar has all-you-can-eat options that allow you to create custom Italian, Asian, American and Latin dishes. 714-808-9757; fire-ice.com
Ta n g e r i n e G r ill a n d P a tio The breezy bistro serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and small plates. It recently welcomed Dustin Taylor, winner of TV’s “Cutthroat Kitchen,” as executive chef. 1030 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim; 714-772-1186; tangerinegrilland patio.com
Z o v ’s For nearly 30 years, Zov’s has been serving its unique fusion of contemporary cuisine with authentic Eastern Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy signature cocktails, thincrust pizzas, salads, burgers and pitas. The restaurant also hosts cooking and etiquette classes. Service includes lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and happy hours. 1801 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim; 714-280-9687; zovs.com
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Ú This favorite for seafood and classic American cuisine offers signature margaritas and virgin cocktails, a happy hour menu and decadent Southern comfort food classics. 714-635-4867; bubbagump.com