4 Best Restaurants in Orange County and Catalina Island, California

Chef and owner Bruno Serato is one of the most beloved chefs and philanthropists in Anaheim. He is known for his fine-dining Italian restaurant where standout dishes include lobster ravioli, Italian gourmet pizza, and his signature steamed salmon "chocolat" served with Belgium white-chocolate mashed potatoes. Grilled hanger steak dazzles with a green chimichurri sauce, and the Angus beef filet mignon is served with a savory Italian porcini sauce. Save room for the Jackie O showstopping dessert platter for four people. 

Each morning this gelato shop, located in back of the charming Peppertree Lane shopping center, makes fresh small batches of artisanal gelatos and dairy-free sorbettos in a variety of appealing flavors.

This intimate family-owned eatery is a local favorite for Italian food. Try one of the homemade soups or gnocchi classico—Grandma's homemade potato dumplings with marinara sauce. If you don't have a reservation, be prepared to wait at the bar with a glass of one of the many reasonably priced Italian wines.

This elevated sit-down restaurant with a full bar offers a variety of flavorful American, Spanish, and Italian fusion dishes. They're complemented with craft cocktails, wines from around the world, and a variety of beers. With the success of their smaller restaurant NDMK Fish House at 109 Claressa, the owners took over the second floor space and outdoor terrace overlooking the Green Pleasure Pier, Harbor, and Casino.