Good Dining in Anaheim?

Ghoulish Delight · 11-05-2007, 11:01 AM

Storytellers at the Grand Cal is a good choice. DCA has some good on-the-go food places. Award Weiners in Hollywood Pictures Backlot is good for a hot dog, Corndog Castle in Paradise Pier has (duh) corndogs, spicy corndogs, and cheese dipped in corndog batter. For more meal-like food in DCA, there's a Mexican food window service place attached to the tortilla factory (you know the tortillas are fresh), and Boudin's across from that which serves pretty good salads and soups in sourdough bread bowls.

In terms of sit down dining, options are limited inside DCA to either the Golden Vinyard winery or the Tratoria. Golden Vinyard is spendy multi-course dining with the option of wine pairings. Fantastic last time I went. TheTratoria just below it (they're near the Tortilla factory) with Tuscan style sandwiches, pastas, and other faire. It's been literally years since I've eaten there. At one time it was very good, but the last couple of times we were there the service sucked and the food had taken a turn for the worse. Don't know if things have changed for better or worse since.

Alex · 11-05-2007, 11:13 AM

I'd disagree with Storytellers. I always find the food unimpressive and several times bordering on bad and with poor service. But generally the lines aren't too bad so that is a point in its favor.

The Doubletree is by the Convention Center, right? If you've a car driving another half mile that way down Harbor you'll get to strip malls that have a number of the standard chain restaurants (Red Robin, Outback, Buca di Beppo, etc.).

If you're looking for a quick bite then take a look at the grill at Whitewater Cafe in GCH. Their breakfast stuff is large, their nachos are huge (but seem to vary widely in quality by preparer) and it isn't too expensive.

11-05-2007, 11:01 AM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Storytellers at the Grand Cal is a good choice. DCA has some good on-the-go food places. Award Weiners in Hollywood Pictures Backlot is good for a hot dog, Corndog Castle in Paradise Pier has (duh) corndogs, spicy corndogs, and cheese dipped in corndog batter. For more meal-like food in DCA, there's a Mexican food window service place attached to the tortilla factory (you know the tortillas are fresh), and Boudin's across from that which serves pretty good salads and soups in sourdough bread bowls. In terms of sit down dining, options are limited inside DCA to either the Golden Vinyard winery or the Tratoria. Golden Vinyard is spendy multi-course dining with the option of wine pairings. Fantastic last time I went. TheTratoria just below it (they're near the Tortilla factory) with Tuscan style sandwiches, pastas, and other faire. It's been literally years since I've eaten there. At one time it was very good, but the last couple of times we were there the service sucked and the food had taken a turn for the worse. Don't know if things have changed for better or worse since. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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11-05-2007, 11:13 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'd disagree with Storytellers. I always find the food unimpressive and several times bordering on bad and with poor service. But generally the lines aren't too bad so that is a point in its favor. The Doubletree is by the Convention Center, right? If you've a car driving another half mile that way down Harbor you'll get to strip malls that have a number of the standard chain restaurants (Red Robin, Outback, Buca di Beppo, etc.). If you're looking for a quick bite then take a look at the grill at Whitewater Cafe in GCH. Their breakfast stuff is large, their nachos are huge (but seem to vary widely in quality by preparer) and it isn't too expensive.
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