The best restaurants in Lake Elsinore
359 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Barrio
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian eatery for housemade pasta dishes, meatballs and other dishes.
Barrio
RestaurantsCasa Bianca Pizza Pie
RestaurantsModest, popular place serving signature thin-crust pizzas, plus pastas & other Italian standards.
Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
RestaurantsSushi Zo Downtown Los Angeles
RestaurantsOmakase menu highlighting fresh, flown-in seafood from Japan & beyond served in a sleek restaurant.
Sushi Zo Downtown Los Angeles
RestaurantsWhata Lotta Pizza
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, in a low-key setting.
Whata Lotta Pizza
RestaurantsCinco de Mayo Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-style, clean eatery serving burritos, tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican staples.
Cinco de Mayo Restaurant
RestaurantsLas Villanas Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Mexican eats such as menudo and chilaquiles, plus dessert and coffee.
Las Villanas Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Villa
RestaurantsModest Mexican-American eatery with classic plates, breakfast, burgers & ribs in diner surrounds.
La Villa
RestaurantsROL Hand Roll Bar - Irvine
RestaurantsCasual eatery for sushi and hand rolls served one at a time, along with beer and wine.
ROL Hand Roll Bar - Irvine
RestaurantsPizza Pirates
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving pies, plus wings & cheese bread, in a casual setting.
Pizza Pirates
RestaurantsCarnitas Express
RestaurantsFamily-run Mexican restaurant for hearty eats and drinks, with friendly service.
Carnitas Express
RestaurantsDiPiazza's
RestaurantsCasual setting for live rock music, with a lunch & dinner menu that includes pizzas & burgers.
DiPiazza's
RestaurantsPuesto Park Place
RestaurantsFamily-owned option for tacos and other classic Mexican eats, plus margaritas, beer, and wine.
Puesto Park Place
RestaurantsSOL Mexican Cocina
RestaurantsStylish local Mexican chain serving mesquite-grilled steak & seafood dishes, plus margaritas.
SOL Mexican Cocina
RestaurantsPanxa Cocina
RestaurantsTrendy, warm bar/eatery offering seasonal Mexican fusion plates, top-shelf tequila & weekend brunch.
Panxa Cocina
RestaurantsLa Bufadora Baja Grill Mission Grove
RestaurantsRelaxed, quick-serve stop serving Baja-style Mexican grub such as fish tacos, ceviche & burritos.
La Bufadora Baja Grill Mission Grove
RestaurantsCasa Fina Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsWarm, bright eatery for classic Mexican cuisine such as homestyle fajitas, tacos & tequila drinks.
Casa Fina Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsGuisados
RestaurantsUnpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.
Guisados
RestaurantsThe lowkey poke joint
RestaurantsCheerful eatery specializing in custom poke bowls (Japanese-Hawaiian cuisine rolled in bamboo rice), plus sushi burritos.
The lowkey poke joint
RestaurantsEl Cholo
RestaurantsLocal Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.
El Cholo
RestaurantsPizzeria Bianco
RestaurantsTrendy Italian eatery known for serving handcrafted wood-fired pizzas in rustic-chic quarters.
Pizzeria Bianco
RestaurantsRafael's Pizza (Rafael Kitchen + Pizza)
RestaurantsCreate-your-own pizzas come in several sizes at this basic take-out spot also dishing pasta & salad.
Rafael's Pizza (Rafael Kitchen + Pizza)
RestaurantsLa Torta Loca
RestaurantsTacos, burritos, and other traditional Mexican eats served in a casual, family-friendly restaurant.
La Torta Loca
RestaurantsPietro's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsLong-standing outfit in a strip mall preparing pizza & other classic Italian dishes in relaxed digs.
Pietro's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsCash-only Mexican eatery offers counter-serve Mexican fare & fountain sodas in a basic setting.
Tequila Jack's Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsRefined dining rooms serving Mexican fare & cocktails with harbor views & a waterfront deck.
Tequila Jack's Restaurant & Cantina
RestaurantsSecret Pizza
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve known for New York and New Jersey-style pies and vodka slices.
Secret Pizza
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsAn array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBrio Italian Grille
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian chain eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, plus wine & cocktails.
Brio Italian Grille
RestaurantsSUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
RestaurantsCelebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
RestaurantsPizza Boy
RestaurantsPizzas by the slice or pie are served in a basic space along with sandwiches, salads, wings & more.
Pizza Boy
RestaurantsMomi Sushi
RestaurantsSmall, family-run spot featuring fresh, traditional sushi rolls and noodle bowls.
Momi Sushi
RestaurantsMarcello's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches in a low-key setting.
Marcello's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsPIZZANISTA! DTLA Arts District
RestaurantsNew York-style thin-crust pizza made with artisanal toppings in an edgy, rehabbed old building.
PIZZANISTA! DTLA Arts District
RestaurantsThe Italian Homemade Company (Long Beach)
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery specializing in fresh pasta and sauces.
The Italian Homemade Company (Long Beach)
RestaurantsHana Sushi
RestaurantsSimple ambiance for traditional Japanese cuisine including sushi, tempura, noodle dishes & teriyaki.
Hana Sushi
RestaurantsMama Roscoe's Pizzeria
RestaurantsRelaxed, clean eatery, specializing in pizza by the slice and featuring beer and wine.
Mama Roscoe's Pizzeria
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsAn array of sushi & other Japanese dishes drifts past diners on a conveyor belt at this simple spot.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsPizza Twist
RestaurantsFamily-run eatery specializing in pizzas and wings infused with Indian flavors like paneer and curry.
Pizza Twist
RestaurantsMario's Place
RestaurantsUpscale Northern Italian spot offering a classy patio-enhanced atmosphere & late-night weekend jazz.
Mario's Place
RestaurantsTokyo House Ramen & Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsRamen, sushi and udon restaurant with a menu of lunch specials and rolls served in casual surroundings.
Tokyo House Ramen & Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsD'Caesaro Pizza & Italian
RestaurantsCozy, low-key Italian restaurant offering pizza, pasta, sandwiches & salads for dine-in or takeout.
D'Caesaro Pizza & Italian
RestaurantsEl Unico
RestaurantsFamily-run chain serves classic Mexican staples like carne asada and burritos, plus tacos and other traditional dishes.
El Unico
RestaurantsEnrique's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsA big menu of all the classics pairs with a limited bar in a simple space lined with paintings.
Enrique's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Trigo Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming, family-run eatery offering homestyle Mexican food, including handmade tortillas.
El Trigo Restaurant
RestaurantsAzao sushi
RestaurantsCozy Japanese restaurant featuring a varied sushi menu alongside sashimi and salmon dishes.
Azao sushi
RestaurantsCasual, counter-service sushi restaurant in an airport business center supplying specialty rolls, sashimi, and entrees.
El Patroncito Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsEasygoing outfit with traditional decor serving tacos, burritos & ceviche, plus other standards.
El Patroncito Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsAmagi Sushi
RestaurantsSmall, relaxed sushi bar with a menu of classic rolls and other options like poke bowls and fried gyoza.
Amagi Sushi
RestaurantsEl Patrón Downtown Riverside
RestaurantsEnchiladas, quesadillas & other Mexican favorites presented in an enduring locale.
El Patrón Downtown Riverside
RestaurantsRivera's
RestaurantsLocal chain serving traditional Mexican dishes, beer & wine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Rivera's
RestaurantsMain Street Pizza & Cafe
RestaurantsFamily-friendly Italian eatery serving staples including pizza, pasta & sandwiches.
Main Street Pizza & Cafe
RestaurantsSushi Ok riverside
RestaurantsCasual eatery in a strip mall provides a wide array of sushi & classic Japanese entrees, plus sake.
Sushi Ok riverside
RestaurantsOOTORO LITTLE TOKYO
RestaurantsCasual sushi joint, also serving sake, that's popular for lunch specials, as well as for dinner.
OOTORO LITTLE TOKYO
RestaurantsRamiro's Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant serving classic favorites such as enchiladas and tamales for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Ramiro's Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsHabanero | Mexican Grill
RestaurantsMexican cuisine & imported beer served in a narrow, relaxed space with a warm vibe.
Habanero | Mexican Grill
RestaurantsYume Japanese Restaurant Long Beach
RestaurantsJapanese fusion choice with a range of sushi rolls, teriyaki & drinks in vibrant surrounds.
Yume Japanese Restaurant Long Beach
RestaurantsLola's Mexican Cuisine-Bixby Knolls
RestaurantsMexican fare made with farm-fresh produce & organic meats served in upbeat digs with a cool bar.
Lola's Mexican Cuisine-Bixby Knolls
RestaurantsRiverCrust Deli
RestaurantsDeli known for sandwiches including a popular Philly cheesesteak, plus pizzas and salads.
RiverCrust Deli
RestaurantsLos Compadres
RestaurantsLocal chain of festive restaurants featuring an extended menu of south-of-the-border classics.
Los Compadres
RestaurantsHako
RestaurantsDeep-fried pork and seafood cutlets, plus noodles and sushi rolls.
Hako
RestaurantsSushi West
RestaurantsCasual Japanese cafe & sushi bar offering a long menu of rolls, donburi & curries, plus combo deals.
Sushi West
RestaurantsMariscos Chinola and Mexican Food Restaurant
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery featuring seafood dishes, tacos and ceviche, plus beers and cocktails.
Mariscos Chinola and Mexican Food Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Familia Street Tacos & More
RestaurantsAuthentic Mexican comfort food such as tacos, mulitas, and burritos served in a casual atmosphere.
La Familia Street Tacos & More
RestaurantsBruegger's Bagels
RestaurantsCafe/bakery chain preparing small-batch, New York-style bagels, plus breakfast & lunch sandwiches.
Bruegger's Bagels
RestaurantsOut of the Park Pizza
RestaurantsBuzzy, casual bar & grill offering pizzas & rotating menu of craft beers, plus TVs & pool tables.
Out of the Park Pizza
RestaurantsAntonio Pizza
RestaurantsInformal restaurant offering specialty pies, classic Italian pasta entrees & submarine sandwiches.
Antonio Pizza
RestaurantsOhana Sushi
RestaurantsThis Japanese restaurant serves sushi & nigiri alongside other fare like gyoza & tempura.
Ohana Sushi
RestaurantsPapa Joe's Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-owned pizza joint serving thin-crust pies, wings and sandwiches, with a beer selection. Arcade games and darts are on hand too.
Papa Joe's Pizza
RestaurantsPizzamania
RestaurantsTiny strip-mall spot offering basic pizza, salad & sandwich options, plus daily happy-hour specials.
Pizzamania
RestaurantsRossoblu
RestaurantsSteve Samson’s Bolognese-inspired menu, including handmade pastas and Italian wines.
Rossoblu
RestaurantsBaja Sonora Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsBright, casual Mexican cafe serving a lengthy menu including big burritos plus a salsa bar.
Baja Sonora Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMiches De La Baja
RestaurantsTacos, seafood, and other Mexican dishes served in a relaxed atmosphere with beers and cocktails.
Miches De La Baja
RestaurantsMamma Mia
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in pizza, pasta dishes and seafood entrees, plus beer and wine.
Mamma Mia
RestaurantsRamen Hub & Sushi - Long Beach
RestaurantsSimple counter-serve Japanese eatery with a variety of ramen & poke bowls, plus sushi rolls.
Ramen Hub & Sushi - Long Beach
RestaurantsGuisados
RestaurantsUnpretentious taco spot known for its braised meat & veggie stews atop handmade tortillas.
Guisados
RestaurantsViaje Restaurant
RestaurantsMexican, Oaxacan and Latin-food eatery featuring a selection of ceviches and mole dishes.
Viaje Restaurant
RestaurantsCalaca Mamas Cantina
RestaurantsCasual Mexican option for familiar dishes, cocktails, and margaritas, plus a churro cart.
Calaca Mamas Cantina
RestaurantsItalian Pizza Rosa
RestaurantsSnug, simple joint turning out pizzas with a variety of toppings, plus slices, pastas & subs.
Italian Pizza Rosa
RestaurantsSushi R91
RestaurantsSleek, contemporary Japanese option with a sushi bar, a full kitchen menu, fusion dishes & full bar.
Sushi R91
RestaurantsLola's Mexican Cuisine- 4th Street
RestaurantsFiestalike, bright digs for homey, family-recipe Mexican chow (tacos, flautas) plus sangria & beer.
Lola's Mexican Cuisine- 4th Street
RestaurantsCañadas Grill
RestaurantsInformal, family-owned destination for traditional Mexican fare & American standards.
Cañadas Grill
RestaurantsRubio's Coastal Grill
RestaurantsBeach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees.
Rubio's Coastal Grill
RestaurantsPizza Parlor LB
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery for pizzas (including classics) and salads.
Pizza Parlor LB
RestaurantsAvila's El Ranchito
RestaurantsFamily-owned local restaurant chain offering homestyle Mexican dishes & drinks in a casual setting.
Avila's El Ranchito
RestaurantsLatte Da Ristorante
RestaurantsUncompromising approach to homemade Italian dishes served in a casual, comfortable setting.
Latte Da Ristorante
RestaurantsPizza Factory
RestaurantsOrder-at-the-counter chain serving lots of specialty pies & other Italian basics.
Pizza Factory
RestaurantsLos Compadres Restaurant
RestaurantsLocal chain of festive restaurants featuring an extended menu of south-of-the-border classics.
Los Compadres Restaurant
RestaurantsEXO Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving sushi rolls, sake, and wine, plus happy-hour specials.
EXO Sushi
RestaurantsMomo Sushi
RestaurantsPosh sushi eatery (including sashimi) that offers an omakase menu, as well as an à la carte offering.
Momo Sushi
RestaurantsL'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Belmont Shore
RestaurantsCozy Italian eatery specializing in wood-fired pies and handmade pasta.
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Belmont Shore
RestaurantsSushi Times
RestaurantsJapanese dishes (sushi and sashimi included) are served at this casual eatery, along with ramen, tempura, curry and beer.
Sushi Times
RestaurantsCielito Lindo
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant offering comfort food, late-night hours, and live music.
Cielito Lindo
RestaurantsIguana's Mexican Food
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring traditional Mexican fare such as burritos and tacos, plus breakfast tacos.
Iguana's Mexican Food
RestaurantsHawkins House of Burgers
RestaurantsPerennial place providing classic burgers & other American comfort foods in an easygoing atmosphere.
Hawkins House of Burgers
RestaurantsStadium Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back, sports-themed pizza joint serving traditional pies along with pasta, salads & sandwiches.
Stadium Pizza
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsBeach Sports Grill & Bar
RestaurantsSports bar serving American grill fare & drinks in an upbeat space with TVs, pool table & DJ nights.
Beach Sports Grill & Bar
RestaurantsTaco Nazo
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery known for its fish tacos & other Baja-style Mexican food favorites.
Taco Nazo
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsEl Gallo Giro
RestaurantsBasic Mexican eatery, part of a local chain, serving homestyle fare & fruit drinks.
El Gallo Giro
RestaurantsBobo's Burgers
RestaurantsSimple counter-serve joint serving breakfasts, burritos & burgers, plus a range of shakes & sundaes.
Bobo's Burgers
RestaurantsBombshelter Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsPool-adjacent hangout at Skydive Perris with a vintage skydiving theme, beer & sandwiches.
Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsNORMS Restaurant
RestaurantsThis week, NORMS Restaurant nails the SoCal diner vibe with hand-cut steaks, fluffy hotcakes, and all-day breakfast made to order. Grab the…
NORMS Restaurant
RestaurantsLittle Beast Restaurant
RestaurantsLittle Beast Restaurant is serving seasonally inspired New American plates with lively craft cocktails and mocktails, plus a thoughtful…
Little Beast Restaurant
RestaurantsAll That Barbecue
RestaurantsWhen the meat mood hits, All That Barbecue brings 30+ grill-it-yourself proteins to the table, from filet mignon and brisket to beef belly…
All That Barbecue
RestaurantsHIMALAYAN TASTE INDIAN CUISINE
RestaurantsHimalayan Taste Indian Cuisine in Temecula serves authentic Indian cuisine from tandoori to vegetarian, chicken, lamb and seafood entrees,…
HIMALAYAN TASTE INDIAN CUISINE
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Bar
RestaurantsLong Beach’s Home for Brunch since 2002, The Breakfast Bar serves up family recipes with big-hearted hospitality that feels like your cool…
The Breakfast Bar
RestaurantsAZA SUSHI & BISTRO
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving clean, ocean-fresh nigiri or a roll with tradition-meets-modern flair, Aza Sushi & Bistro keeps it precise and super…
AZA SUSHI & BISTRO
RestaurantsKoreana Grill
RestaurantsSometimes you just want straight-up tasty Korean BBQ without the scene. Koreana Grill in nearby Riverside keeps it simple with…
Koreana Grill
RestaurantsnFuse Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
RestaurantsnFuse Restaurant, Bar & Lounge gives California comfort a fresh twist with locally sourced ingredients, bold seasonal dishes, 28 taps of…
nFuse Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
RestaurantsGladstone's Long Beach
RestaurantsCraving a salty breeze with your shellfish fix? Gladstone's Long Beach pairs waterfront vibes with the good stuff like lobster rolls,…
Gladstone's Long Beach
RestaurantsVino e Cucina is an authentic trattoria turning out fresh, traditional Italian plates made daily, plus an outstanding wine list that…
Best Brunch Long Beach
RestaurantsBest Brunch Long Beach is serving weekend party brunch at Nigel's iconic Pink Palace, with a DJ, artisan coffee, a mimosa cart,…
Best Brunch Long Beach
RestaurantsEastside Italian Deli
RestaurantsHumble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.
Eastside Italian Deli
RestaurantsNEP Cafe - Irvine
RestaurantsRelaxed venue for creatively reimagined Vietnamese food, along with cocktails, beer and wine.
NEP Cafe - Irvine
RestaurantsMimi's Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.
Mimi's Cafe
Restaurants715
RestaurantsOmakase sushi joint with an ever-evolving menu, served in a cozy room.
715
RestaurantsSesame Dinette
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery dishing up the French dip and banh mi sandwiches, plus noodle bowls and bowls of pho soup.
Sesame Dinette
RestaurantsBobber on The Lake
RestaurantsBar and restaurant at the Launch Pointe RV Resort serving burgers, BBQ, and more in a casual setting with lakeside seating and live music.
Bobber on The Lake
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