Normita's, C'est Si Bon, Bluegold, Sushi on Fire, Sandbar, Zankou, No Ka Oi, Bear Flag, Black Trumpet, Massimo's, Fritzankotter's, Super Pollo, Crab Cooker, Malarkey's, Brightwater's. 25 Degrees, Fogo de Chao, Norm's, Philly Grille.
My qualifications: grew up in HB, have traveled the world and eaten at Michelin star places and holes in walls. I don’t discriminate. I am a delicious food connoisseur.
You should try Da Hawaiian Kitchen on Adams and Brookhurst. Try their chilli peppa chicken, sub bacon fried rice.
Shima is great…
These are some of my favorites:
Beachwood Brewing Pizza & Beer
Black Trumpet Capone's Italian Cucina Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse Main St Wine Company Red Table
Mazzara Trattoria for the best Italian in town, and Black Trumpet is pretty amazing as well.
Fiesta grill is definitely amazing and if you want bomb donuts check out the donuttery on beach past Slater.
The Black Trumpet in Huntington Beach is a small but nice favorite of mine. Their Tapas is exceptional and their wine bar is fantastic, it’s a little on the pricey side but it is great for date nights!
Just off the top of my head, Black Trumpet off Beach Boulevard is good.
If you're not fixed on HB and like jazz, Spaghettini in Seal Beach is a great spot for dinner and music.
Ola at Pacific City is good and has some really nice views.