The best restaurants in Whittier
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The Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsGuadalajara Grill
RestaurantsTraditional Mexican dining & margaritas amid festive decor & live mariachi music daily.
Guadalajara Grill
RestaurantsHawkins House of Burgers
RestaurantsPerennial place providing classic burgers & other American comfort foods in an easygoing atmosphere.
Hawkins House of Burgers
RestaurantsDenny's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's Restaurant
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast food chain specializing in chicken sandwiches, waffle potato fries, and breakfast items, with catering available.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsBurritos La Palma
RestaurantsUnassuming counter-service cafe dishing up burritos & quesadillas, plus soft drinks.
Burritos La Palma
RestaurantsEatalian
RestaurantsSpare, industrial setting for thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini & gelato, plus housemade pastries.
Eatalian
RestaurantsEl Cholo - The Original
RestaurantsLocal Mexican chain serving classic dishes and margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.
El Cholo - The Original
RestaurantsClaro's Italian Markets Inc
RestaurantsLong-standing Italian deli selling meats, cheeses, baked goods, and pasta, plus sandwiches.
Claro's Italian Markets Inc
RestaurantsSake 2 Me Sushi
RestaurantsCasual Japanese restaurant offering all-you-can-eat sushi & sashimi, plus noodles & teriyaki dishes.
Sake 2 Me Sushi
RestaurantsTen-Raku All You Can Eat Korean BBQ
RestaurantsFamiliar Korean fare (grilled meats, fried rice) brought by robot servers, alongside a bar with cocktails and beer.
Ten-Raku All You Can Eat Korean BBQ
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
RestaurantsLos Amores de Julia
RestaurantsMexican cooking destination featuring steaks, moles and enchiladas, plus margaritas, in a casual setting.
Los Amores de Julia
RestaurantsThe Boiling Crab
RestaurantsCasual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.
The Boiling Crab
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsStormBurger
RestaurantsAmerican joint dispensing classic burgers and comfort eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
StormBurger
RestaurantsThe Hat
RestaurantsFast-food joint known for its pastrami also serving American standards such as burgers & fries.
The Hat
RestaurantsMcDonald's
RestaurantsClassic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
McDonald's
RestaurantsBroken Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsCheery chain serving all-day breakfast, including Mexican dishes, plus sandwiches & burgers.
Broken Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsRio Picanha Steakhouse
RestaurantsLaid-back venue offering flame-grilled meats, a salad buffet & classic sides, plus cocktails.
Rio Picanha Steakhouse
RestaurantsEl Cholo
RestaurantsLocal Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.
El Cholo
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsSabroso! Mexican Kitchen
RestaurantsThis popular, casual Mexican restaurant is known for its traditional entrees, tacos & tortas.
Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsPanda Inn
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Mandarin & Sichuan entrees, noodles & more in an informal setting.
Panda Inn
RestaurantsCourage Bagels
RestaurantsSnug counter-serve bakery with sidewalk seats furnishing housemade bagels & sandwiches.
Courage Bagels
RestaurantsThe Boiling Crab
RestaurantsCasual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.
The Boiling Crab
RestaurantsTaco Nazo
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery known for its fish tacos & other Baja-style Mexican food favorites.
Taco Nazo
RestaurantsAYCE Sushi HB
RestaurantsEatery offering all-you-can-eat sushi & sashimi alongside sake & beer in a vibrant atmosphere.
AYCE Sushi HB
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsBistro Na's
RestaurantsChinese restaurant serving Manchurian dishes in a relaxed space with traditional decor.
Bistro Na's
RestaurantsJollibee
RestaurantsPopular Philippines-based chain globally known for its famed fried chicken, spaghetti & burgers.
Jollibee
RestaurantsThumbling
RestaurantsMade with fresh ingredients, a variety of handmade dumplings are featured at this casual restaurant.
Thumbling
RestaurantsRoscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
RestaurantsLocal soul food chain serving signature chicken & waffles, Southern sides & more in a casual space.
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
RestaurantsTacos Los Cholos Fullerton
RestaurantsUnfussy, counter-service eatery for tacos and burritos featuring a mesquite grill and a salsa bar.
Tacos Los Cholos Fullerton
RestaurantsBroken Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsCheery chain serving all-day breakfast, including Mexican dishes, plus sandwiches & burgers.
Broken Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsFour Seasons Buffet
RestaurantsBustling, Vegas-inspired buffet offering a variety of Asian & Mediterranean dishes.
Four Seasons Buffet
RestaurantsShow Sushi
RestaurantsContemporary Japanese strip-mall outfit with an extensive sushi menu & hot & cold sake.
Show Sushi
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
RestaurantsTaco Nazo
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery known for its fish tacos & other Baja-style Mexican food favorites.
Taco Nazo
RestaurantsEl Pescador Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual chain with a seafood-focused menu of classic Mexican food, plus beer & cocktails.
El Pescador Restaurant
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsNORMS Restaurant
Restaurants24/7 chain coffee shop offering generous portions of classic American food in a no-frills setting.
NORMS Restaurant
RestaurantsNEP Cafe
RestaurantsModern Vietnamese cuisine with innovative dishes in an upbeat space with indoor and outdoor seating.
NEP Cafe
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsChris's Burgers
RestaurantsUnassuming locale offering standard American comfort classics in a modest atmosphere.
Chris's Burgers
RestaurantsBlossom Market Hall
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery boasting a variety of Caribbean-inspired dishes, sushi and more.
Blossom Market Hall
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
RestaurantsCabrera's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional family eatery featuring Mexican dishes such as burritos, enchiladas, tacos and flan.
Cabrera's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsHaven City Market West Covina
RestaurantsBuzzing eatery combining casual dining and live music, with global cuisines to choose from.
Haven City Market West Covina
RestaurantsBasil And Co
RestaurantsFamily-owned establishment serving a range of Thai fare, including vegetarian and vegan options, plus beer and wine.
Basil And Co
RestaurantsBoiling Point
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering Pan-Asian hot-pot soups, desserts & tea in a relaxed, chic setting.
Boiling Point
RestaurantsBorreguitas
RestaurantsMexican cafe doling out veggie & vegan tortas, tostadas & stuffed cacti, plus breakfast burritos.
Borreguitas
RestaurantsTaco Nazo
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery known for its fish tacos & other Baja-style Mexican food favorites.
Taco Nazo
RestaurantsNBC Seafood Restaurant
RestaurantsRolling carts of dim sum & Cantonese-style seafood specialties served in a cavernous banquet hall.
NBC Seafood Restaurant
RestaurantsJack's Whittier Restaurant
RestaurantsOld-school diner serving up hearty American classics for breakfast, lunch & dinner since 1933.
Jack's Whittier Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Pescador West Covina
RestaurantsCasual chain with a seafood-focused menu of classic Mexican food, plus beer & cocktails.
El Pescador West Covina
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsKing Taco # 24
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving fast-food Mexican standards (tacos, tamales) in a no-frills setting.
King Taco # 24
RestaurantsMary's Market
RestaurantsLaid-back market with patio seating also offers cafe fare such as breakfast burritos & sandwiches.
Mary's Market
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
RestaurantsOc & Lau
RestaurantsChill, family-owned Vietnamese joint with late hours & TVs offering seafood hot pots & other dishes.
Oc & Lau
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
RestaurantsParadise Buffet Montebello
RestaurantsOver 200 Chinese and American dishes presented in a casual, all-you-can-eat buffet with a sushi bar and Mongolian grill.
Paradise Buffet Montebello
RestaurantsSunday Gravy
RestaurantsModern take on a traditional red-sauce joint with pastas galore & vintage touches.
Sunday Gravy
RestaurantsChili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsTaco Nazo
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery known for its fish tacos & other Baja-style Mexican food favorites.
Taco Nazo
RestaurantsRoad to Seoul Korean BBQ (Western)
RestaurantsDiners dig into all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ from sirloin to squid amid simple surroundings.
Road to Seoul Korean BBQ (Western)
RestaurantsSoup 'n Fresh - Chino Hills
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant serving made-to-order salads and soups alongside pasta dishes, chili, baked potatoes and pizza.
Soup 'n Fresh - Chino Hills
RestaurantsVITA Italian Bar & Grill
RestaurantsSophisticated outpost featuring upscale Italian dishes & cocktails, plus a patio with scenic views.
VITA Italian Bar & Grill
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChain outlet serving comfort food including sliders and chicken sandwiches in a casual setting.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsMariscos Martin inc.
RestaurantsChill spot for seafood & Mexican fare including fish tacos plus other chow in a basic space.
Mariscos Martin inc.
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
RestaurantsSun Nong Dan
RestaurantsKorean restaurant best known for its 24-hour availability and braised short ribs.
Sun Nong Dan
RestaurantsFlavor Table
RestaurantsCasual restaurant specializing in breakfast and homestyle dishes such as shrimp and grits and salmon croquettes.
Flavor Table
RestaurantsEl Gallo Giro
RestaurantsBasic Mexican eatery, part of a local chain, serving homestyle fare & fruit drinks.
El Gallo Giro
RestaurantsThe Compound by Dirt Dog
RestaurantsRelaxed stop for bacon-wrapped dogs & fries loaded with toppings, plus other deep-fried fare.
The Compound by Dirt Dog
RestaurantsDong Ting Chun
RestaurantsCasual Chinese restaurant specializing in spicy Hunan cuisine.
Dong Ting Chun
RestaurantsBobo's Burgers
RestaurantsSimple counter-serve joint serving breakfasts, burritos & burgers, plus a range of shakes & sundaes.
Bobo's Burgers
RestaurantsFarmer Boys
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for made-to-order burgers & breakfast items, many made with local ingredients.
Farmer Boys
RestaurantsStory Whittier
RestaurantsAll-day brunch spot with California-style eats, coffee, cocktails, and an inviting atmosphere.
Story Whittier
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsTaco Nazo
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery known for its fish tacos & other Baja-style Mexican food favorites.
Taco Nazo
RestaurantsBenihana - Downey
RestaurantsHibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
Benihana - Downey
RestaurantsDan Sung Sa
RestaurantsLate-night, old-school haunt offers Korean small plates, soju drinks & wooden walls to scribble on.
Dan Sung Sa
RestaurantsPomona Valley Mining Co
RestaurantsMountaintop lodge offering hearty portions of American comfort food with sprawling city views.
Pomona Valley Mining Co
RestaurantsThe Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsLazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsPanda Inn
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Mandarin & Sichuan entrees, noodles & more in an informal setting.
Panda Inn
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsLegends Classic Diner
RestaurantsRetro space with surf & bottle-cap decor serves all-day breakfasts, burgers, tacos, shakes & more.
Legends Classic Diner
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsGen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & banchan in a trendy, modern setting.
Gen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsEat Fantastic
RestaurantsFast-food eatery known for burgers, chicken strips and milkshakes.
Eat Fantastic
RestaurantsLos Compadres Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsLocal chain of festive restaurants featuring an extended menu of south-of-the-border classics.
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsGirasol Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving traditional Mexican fare, including tacos, chilaquiles and guacamole, plus coffee.
Girasol Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsKing Taco # 11
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving fast-food Mexican standards (tacos, tamales) in a no-frills setting.
King Taco # 11
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Indian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
X-FISH Izakaya Brea
RestaurantsWarm eatery specializing in all-you-can-eat sushi and ramen, plus izakaya-style tapas.
X-FISH Izakaya Brea
RestaurantsEsther's Taco House
RestaurantsBasic strip-mall cafe offering classic Mexican street snacks & platters, plus beer.
Esther's Taco House
RestaurantsOcean Bo Dim Sum Cafe
RestaurantsRoomy, informal restaurant serving Chinese cuisine with a focus on dim sum; carryout is available.
Ocean Bo Dim Sum Cafe
RestaurantsTOP BBQ GRILL
RestaurantsKorean buffet restaurant offering a variety of ingredients for patrons to cook at their own tables.
TOP BBQ GRILL
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsJollibee
RestaurantsPopular Philippines-based chain globally known for its famed fried chicken, spaghetti & burgers.
Jollibee
RestaurantsAtrium Glendale
RestaurantsAtrium Glendale blends modern and traditional Mediterranean flavors with a California attitude, so think bright herbs, layered textures,…
Atrium Glendale
RestaurantsOzen Sushi
RestaurantsBecause some weeks require a rainbow roll and a hot bowl, Ozen Sushi hits the spot with a deep menu of special rolls, fresh sashimi, crispy…
Ozen Sushi
RestaurantsThe Dive Oyster Bar
RestaurantsCraving cozy Cajun vibes this week? The Dive Oyster Bar pours out briny-fresh oysters and steam kettle dishes loaded with New Orleans…
The Dive Oyster 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
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