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Shop till you drop in downtown Huntington Beach, the trend-setting mecca of surfing fashion and beach wear you buy all times of year. Huntington Beach downtown stores sell swimsuits, shorts, t-shirts, sandals, and all the attire that people come to Surf City to acquire. The weather is great all times of year, so shopping for beach gear and clothing is ideal in the downtown shopping area that runs along Main Street and 5th Street at the Strand.

 

DOWNTOWN HUNTINGTON BEACH DINING & MORE

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2nd Floor, Food, Art, Drinks 126 Main St. #201 (714) 969-9000 2ndfloorhb.com

25 Degrees - 412 Walnut  (714) 960-2525  25degreesrestaurant.com  
25 Degrees specializes in hamburgers and popular American faire in a friendly, downtown HB atmosphere.

Aloha Grill  221 Main  (714) 374-3327 alohagrill.com
Aloha Grill is a mainstay on Main Street HB. It is a 2nd story restaurant with elevator access. Outdoor patio space affords views and the fresh ocean breezes, while indoor dining is tropical themed, with a great bar serving tropical drinks.

Avila's El Ranchito 318 Main (714) 960-9696 avilaselranchito.com
1st Floor, front & center Main Street dining with a full cocktail bar, open air Main Street view seating, and a very casual HB atmosphere. This is a family-owned and operated restaurant known in Orange County for decades. There are several locations throughout Southern California.

Baguetier Artisan Bakeries 120 5th St. #120 (714) 317-1814 baguetier.com

Banzai Bowl 222 5th St. (714) 594-3220

Baskin Robbins 201 Main #B (714) 969-0600
Who doesn't enjoy and ice cream dessert on a warm Surf City beach' B&R is one of the original ice cream shops in downtown HB and on hot summer days, people line up around the block to buy their tasty treats such as cones & shakes.

Beachfront 301 301 Main  (714) 374-3399
If you're looking for affordable food and cocktails, look no further than this spacious restaurant and bar on Main Street and Olive. The menu offers a full range of favorites, outdoor tables provide views of Main Street action, and the big screens provide sports action.

BJ'S Pizza & Grill  200 Main (714) 374-2224
BJ's is a Huntington Beach-based chain pizzeria and brew pub that wins awards for its crafted beers. This 1st floor restaurant is a local favorite for families, offering burgers, pizza, and a great location at 200 Main Street in the Promenade building with subterranean public parking.

Black Bull Chop House  300 PCH (714) 969-6700  blackbullchophouse.com
Black Bull Chop House with the mechanical bull in the huge dining area and cocktail bar is one attraction in the popular dinner house. Night time rocks with action at Black Bull, where the food is great and the crowd is alive.

Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Cafe 501 Main (714) 969-9500
Vegetarian restaurants are not plentiful in HB so Bodhi Tree draws tourists from far & wide to dine in or outdoors on the patio facing Main Street. The soups are exceptional, dishes are hard to tell from their real meat counterparts, and prices are affordable.

Bomburger 200 Main St. #114 (714) 969-2662 joinbomburger.com

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf  200 Main St. #109 (714) 960-1582  coffeebean.com

Cucina Alessa 520 Main (714) 969-2148  cucinaalessa.com
It's not just Italians that rave about this downtown dining favorite serving Italian faire and some Continental cuisine, as well. Occupying the former Shorehouse Cafe space, the two story restaurant has a great vibe and many satisfied customers seeking something special.

Sandy's at the Beach 315 PCH  (714) 374-7273 dukeshb.com
Sandy's can't lose--it's owned by Duke's that sits upstairs at the beach. Sandy's is the beachfront view option where a fabulous bar, appetizers and meals all appeal to the tourists and locals who love the beach. The restaurant is extremely popular with special events planners, too.

Coach's Mediterranean Grill  221 Main (714) 969-2233
Coach's Mediterranean Grill is the staple of downtown dining with great recipes in sandwiches and meals, full cocktail bar, and Main Street views in one of the best locations on the street. Its first floor dining offers both indoor and outdoor patio seating, plus meeting space for groups. Coach's also owns the popular Coach's Deli on Olive, about a block away from the Main Street restaurant.

Cold Stone Creamery  416 Olive  (714) 374-6744
Cold Stone Creamery has the popular stone preparation for cutting cookies, candies and goodies into your ice cream selection of choice. Cones, cups, and waffle cones are some options for containing your ice cream desserts. For ice cream aficionados, this is yummy!

Crabby 's Boat House 200 Main (714) 969-6551
Crabby's Boat House isn't crabby in temperament. It is really a fun place to gather for a beer and chow and enjoy the crowd. Crabby's is quite casual, does include menu items such as seafoods and chowders, and enjoys a loyal fan-base of people who like to meet & mingle by the beach. The small first floor restaurant is just off Main Street, but does feature outdoor tables for enjoying the fresh ocean breezes.

Dairy Queen  102 PCH  (714) 374-4408
Dairy Queen on Pacific Coast Highway near the famous TKBurger is known for its smooth, soft ice cream cones but it also serves a full menu of beach eats -- and it overlooks the famous beaches of Huntington Beach. Great affordable food, good views, and DQ recognized recipes America loves!

Deville  424 Olive devillehb.com (714) 374-4860
Deville is an intimate wine bar just off Main Street and half a block from the Beachfront 301 which is owned by the same family. This small and casual space serves delicious sliders and a favorite BBQ bacon burger with sliced avocado and a side of onion rings.

Duke's Huntington Restaurant  317 PCH   (714) 374-6446
Duke's is THE place for the best ocean views in Huntington Beach. This restaurant would be busy without the excellent pier and beach views, however, because of its menu with fish, chicken, salads and tropical cuisine all served to perfection. Weekends include a taste of the tropics with a smooth guitar and island dancers.

Fred's Mexican Cafe and Cantina 300 PCH (714) 374-8226  
Fred's Mexican Cafe is the downtown cornerstone of great Mexican food, margaritas & beers, and 2nd floor ocean views from the outdoor, enclosed patio where you can see the Pacific Ocean and watch HB's famous surfers.

Gallaghers Pub & Grill 300 PCH  (714) 536-2422
Gallagher's Pub & Grill provides some popular American sandwiches--and some Irish faire such as stews and grilled favorites. The Irish style pub has an amazing events calendar with entertainment nearly every evening. Bands, comedy nights, trivia games and many fun things introduce the happy traditions of Ireland to Surf City Downtown HB.

Huntington Beach Beer Co 201 Main St. #E  (714) 960-5343 hbbeerco.com
Huntington Beach Beer Company is a spacious upstairs (2nd floor) open air dining room with an impressive bar, full menu and plenty of monitors to watch sports favorites. Located on the corner of Main Street & Walnut, the restaurant has peak-a-boo views of the ocean, but who needs it' The action to watch is on Main Street below.

Hurricane's Bar & Grill 200 Main, 2nd floor (714) 374-0500
Hurricane's Bar & Grill is the cool spot. It's where people like to go to hang out and drink, eat, and be entertained. Night time dancing and club night themes transform the restaurant into an adults only space. Located on the 2nd floor above Main Street in the Promenade building, there is public parking in the building and elevator or stair access to the restaurant. Menu & cocktails are affordable and tasty.

IHOP 200 Main Street #116 (714) 374-4553      
You'll be amazed. IHOP restaurants are normally considered value-oriented cafes. This Downtown HB IHOP does serve the same great menu but with a beach location right on Main St. at Olive. Indoor dining booths and tables, or outdoor patio providing street views make this one of the favorites in the IHOP chain of restaurants spanning the U.S.

Jamba Juice  101 Main / (714) 374-3166
Jamba Juice is offers a healthy drink bar and bite-size menu of sandwiches and snacks. From the fresh squeezed orange juice to other beverage favorites, the restaurant is one of the healthiest choices on Main Street next to Jack's Surfboards and just across the street from the beach. You can smell the citrus when you pass by the door. It smells refreshing.

Jan's Health Bar 501 Main (714) 536-4856
Jan's Health Bar includes sandwiches, salads, and soups you'd expect to see at a healthy place. Ample use of veggies on sandwiches, protein shakes, fresh fruits, and a line out the door make this Main Street restaurant a one-of-a-kind tradition. There are only a few small tables inside and a few outdoor patio tables overlooking Main Street for dining. Many like to order and take-out.

Sanchos Tacos (formerly Java Jungle)  602 PCH   (714) 969-9697
 

Java Point Coffee 300 PCH (714) 374-9256
Fresh muffins, desserts, and sandwiches are served at the in-store coffee shop of Huntington Surf  Sport on the corner of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway. There are a few small tables inside and out to munch down your tasty meals and snacks. A local favorite for those who like surfing culture, you can sit among surfboards and cools pictures, soaking up not just a bowl of soup, but an amazing vibe.

Johnny Rockets The Strand 120 5th St. (714) 960-9011
The closest thing to Ruby's Diner on the HB Pier, Johnny Rockets is a retro-diner with the checkered, tile flooring, vinyl booths, and malts! The beach favorite serves hot burgers off the grill, fries, sandwiches, salads, and offers views of Pacific Coast Highway.

Ka Shabu Asian Fondue  301 Main kashabuhb.com

Killarney Pub & Grill  209 Main  (714) 536-7887
Killarney Pub & Grill features Main Street bustle with indoor Irish pub atmosphere and outdoor patio dining overlooking Main Street. The food includes sandwiches, soups, and meals, and there's a full bar with great beers on tap, plus all the Irish whiskey drinks, and trend cocktails, as well.

Longboard Restaurant & Pub  217 Main (714) 960-1896
Longboard Restaurant & Pub offers some of the most affordable hot meals and sandwiches in a casual, comfortable indoor restaurant that also features Main Street patio dining or the back patio, ideal for gatherings. With views overlooking a water fountain where people park their bikes, Longboard is the heart & soul of downtown HB dining and restaurants. Big screens line the walls for those who come to watch the ball games and participate in the restaurant's fun events and outings.

Luigi's Ristorante  221 Main (714) 536-2234
Luigi's Ristorante is small and charming Italian bistro on Main Street with indoor seating or patio dining overlooking the busy downtown. Do you love the aroma of garlic sizzling in olive oil and fresh-baked breads and rolls as they come out of the oven' If so, you may want to try Luigi's.

Main Street Wine Bar 301 Main
Main Street Wine Bar is the "Cheers" of the wine crowd. The quiet bar turns up the heat as people gather after work to sample the house favorites and featured wines, or try something new in a California or import wine by the glass. Of course you can buy it by the bottle and take home some gifts with you... or back to your hotel room at the Shorebreak, Hyatt, Hilton or Best Western in Downtown Huntington Beach.

My Hero Subs 126 Main St. #102 (714) 969-5907 myherosubshb.com

No Ka Oi   215 Main (714) 960-8300
No Ka Oi is one of the local favorites for salads, sandwiches, and tropical dining along Main Street. The restaurant features indoor table seating and a beautiful bar, plus outdoor patio dining overlooking the 2nd block of Main Street near the beach. There is also a back patio for outdoor dining away from the busy street where people and cars pass by. A full cocktail bar serves designer cocktails or brews, and the restaurant imports the exclusive Black Lava Java coffee from Hawaii, which they serve and sell to customers. Try it in the cocktail made with Kalua, Malibu rum and topped with whipped cream! OOOOH.

Mangiamo Gelato Caffe  122 Main,  (714) 514-6265  www.mangiamogelatocaffe.com
Mangiamo sells fresh-made gelato--some of the best you'll find anywhere. If you're not convinced, drop by for a sample. You will get an idea of what you're up against. The taste is so fresh & smooth that you might want to stick around and order more.  Non-gelato fans will learn what Europeans have known and treasured in this amazing dessert. It goes down way too fast & easy!

North Shore Poke Co 214 5th St. (714) 960-6700 northshorepoke.com

Papa Joe's Pizza 414 PCH (714) 969-2553 papajoepizza.com
Papa Joe's is an HB favorite on Pacific Coast Highway. Serving value oriented pizzas, Italian, and sandwiches, the cafe style dining is enjoyable and you can drop by from the beach to eat.

Pete's Mexican Cafe
Small indoor seating and a few tables outdoor for 5th Street dining (street 1 block from Main that runs parallel and is part of The Strand), Pete's serves plentiful portions and tasty Mexican food standards from burritos and tacos to enchiladas and quesadillas.

Perq's Nite Club  117 Main  (714) 960-9996  perqs.com (no food served)
Perq's Nite Club serves beverages --that's all. It's a bar. Live bands and entertainment include classic jams with rock & blues. Once was considered home-base for Walter Trout, the blues king.

Pizza Lounge 310 Main St. #107 (714) 373-0200 huntingtonbeachpizza.com

Ra Sushi, 355 5th St, The Strand : (714) 536-6390 rasushi.com
Very popular at night, the sushi craze has no sign of fading at the first floor indoor restaurant overlooking Pacific Coast Highway near the Huntington Beach Pier. Dark lighting and decor in wood-tones, black & red, offer intimate appeal. It's the beach so you can come casual or dress up in your best jeans.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory   200 Main (714) 969-0795    Coupon for cookies

Ruby's Diner 1 Main St (714) 969-RUBY rubys.com Ruby's continues to serve the tourist crowd from their primo HB pier location with two story dining--and views nearly everywhere in the house. Great burgers, malts, french fries. Everything is fresh cause they get lots of people passing through the door daily. Head to the end of the pier and there she is!

Sancho's Tacos 602 Pacific Coast Hwy. (714) 536-8226 sanchostacos.com

Sertino's Cafe 150 5th St. #110 (714) 969-4888 sertinoscafe.com

Sharkeez 211 Main  (714) 960-5282 Sharkeez is a baja cantina--a throwback to the Mexican style entertainment venues with dining, cocktails and things to watch. People watching on the front  - Main Street patio is a favorite. Food is pretty good--tacos, Mexican, plates, dishes, salads, varied menu pleases lots of picky eaters.

Spark Woodfire Cooking 300 PCH  (714) 960-0996
Spark Woodfire is a 2nd story restaurant in the Pierside Pavilion overlooking Pacific Coast Highway, the beach, Huntington Beach Pier and Pacific Ocean. Indoor seating and an enclosed patio with conversation firepit provide a cozy atmosphere for an excellent selection of wines and cocktails served at the intimate bar. Foods are prepared on in a woodfire over for extra flavor and range from smoked chops, chicken & fish, to pizza. Upscale beach casual and private dining areas are ideal for parties and small events.

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2nd Floor (formerly Silvera's Steakhouse) 126 Main   (714) 969-9000   2ndfloorhb.com
2nd Floor corner views of Main Street and Walnut in restaurant featuring great sound system, cocktails and faire ranging from tacos to burgers and more.

Subway  300 PCH  (714) 374-1916
Subway is known for its affordable, lean sandwiches. Located on Pacific Coast Highway in the Pierside Pavilion building overlooking the beach, the store is small but has a couple tables with seats. The prices are affordable, and food predictably Subway fresh.

Sugar Shack  213 Main  (714) 536-0355
Sugar Shack is Huntington Beach's downtown establishment serving the local community and international surfers & travelers for decades. Family owned and operated, the restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. It includes cozy cafe indoor dining, a back patio and Main Street al fresco service overlooking Main Street. Don't be surprised to see surfboards stationed next to a table. The family owning it includes world class surfers and film-makers.

Starbucks Coffee  221 Main #A (714) 536-3228
Starbucks is located on Main Street at the corner of Main & Olive. It has several indoor tables and outdoor outdoor chairs & tables overlooking Main, as well. The place is usually busy and sometimes there 's a line going out the door. Serves beverages, snacks, muffins, salads and sandwiches seasonally.

Sushi on Fire 301 Main  (714) 374-8885
Sushi on Fire is a popular Main Street restaurant with sushi bar, cocktails, and full menu of tasty Asian dishes. Overlooking busy Main, you can eat inside at the nicely decorated sushi bar or at a table, or outside on the sunny patio.

Thai Wave Restaurant 522 Main (714) 960-0219
Great fast Thai food for take-out or indoor seating on Main Street includes five types of curry and the usual thai menu to get you fix of sweet coconut or peanut flavored sauces on vegetables, with meats, rice and noodles.

The Scoop on Cookies 126 Main (714) 264-1244
Choose your cookie, choose your ice cream flavor, and chomp into some sweet pleasure. Located on Walnut near the corner of Main Street one block from the beach and Huntington Beach pier, the "sandwich" shop provides an affordable dessert priced at just a couple bucks.

Tuna Town 219 Main  (714) 536-3194
Tuna Town features teppan and sushi. Known for a great sound system and cocktails, the nicely decorated restaurant and bar includes memorabilia from the band, Korn. The restaurant is on the 2nd block of Main Street with trendy indoor seating at tables and booths, in the bar, at the sushi bar, or at outdoor tables overlooking Main St. Tuna Town comes to life at night!

T.K. Burger  110 PCH  (714) 960-3238
T.K. (stands for "the kind") burger comes from a once popular saying heard at the beach, "the kind" which meant it was the best. T.K. Burger has a large local fan-base and plenty of young surfers and students who love the stickers all over the place and the affordable, cooked-fresh hamburgers and french fries. Located on Pacific Coast Highway next to Dairy Queen, T.K. Burger overlooks those beloved waves and surfing conditions diners crave.

Wahoo's Fish Tacos  120 Main  (714) 536-2050
Wahoo's Fish Tacos features fresh recipes with food bowls, burritos and the famous fish tacos served with soft corn tortillas and slices of lime. Surfer-themed cafe on Main Street features videos and sports movies, tables for dining and a back patio away from Main Street traffic. Affordable and fresh a la carte options make this a top choice just half a block from the Huntington Beach Pier.

Zack's Beach Catering  405 PCH (714) 536-0215 beachfoodfun.com
Beach snack bar & catering includes fresh hamburgers, french fries and sodas, plus salads and sandwiches to keep you replenished during your visit to the beach. The location is the best for beach-watching. It is north of the Huntington Beach at Pier Plaza where you'll find public parking. They also rent bikes, buggies, and beach gear.

Zimzala (at Shorebreak Hotel) 500 PCH (714) 861-4470 shorebreakhotel.com
The hotel restaurant is located on the 2nd floor in beach casual comfort, or outdoor patio seating you can share with your pooch, if you like. Sliders are a popular option and bite sized menu items give light diners great options. Full bar, Sunday brunch buffet, and dinner with fish, chicken, flatbread meals, salads, and small bites.

Restaurants, Dining & Clubs 

 
Baskin Robbins 201 Main #B (714) 969-0600
Coach's Deli 221 Main, #D (714) 969-2929 Coupon
Coach's Mediterranean Grill 221 Main (714) 969-2233 Coupon  
Fred's Mexican Cafe and Cantina 300 PCH (714) 374-8226  Offer 
Hurricane's Bar & Grill 200 Main, 2nd floor (714) 374-0500
Java Point Coffee 300 PCH (714) 374-9256  Coupon 
No Ka Oi 215 Main (714) 960-8300 Coupon 
Papa Joe's Pizza 414 PCH (714) 969-2553 papajoepizza.com  Coupon 
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 200 Main (714) 969-0795  Coupon
Thai Wave Restaurant 522 Main (714) 960-0219 Coupon 
Zack's Beach Catering & Concessions 405 PCH (714) 536-0215  zackshb.com  Coupon