{"id":272856,"date":"2026-04-17T17:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/272856\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:19:08","slug":"4-new-restaurants-opening-in-orange-county-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/272856\/","title":{"rendered":"4 new restaurants opening in Orange County \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite a handful of notable closures as of late, including O Sea<\/a> and Dizz\u2019s As Is<\/a>, several new restaurants are poised to open across Orange County this spring, including a ramen spot that recently reopened. From a legacy bagel chain expanding its footprint to a buzzy pizzeria heading north, here\u2019s a look at four spots to watch.<\/p>\n

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\nEinstein Bros. Bagels (Orange)<\/p>\n

With more than a handful of locations across Orange County, Einstein Bros. Bagels will open a new outpost in Orange.<\/p>\n

While not part of the recent bagel boom<\/a>, a la Rise Bagels<\/a> and PopUp Bagel<\/a>, the longtime chain has been a steady presence since 1990. Its lineup leans toward such flavors as asiago cheese, everything, cheddar jalape\u00f1o and apple cinnamon, alongside plain, onion and other de rigueur staples.<\/p>\n

The brand, along with Bruegger\u2019s Bagels and Noah\u2019s New York Bagels, falls under Panera Brands. This marks Einstein\u2019s second Orange location; another operates near Chapman University.<\/p>\n

Scheduled to open late spring\/early summer.<\/p>\n

Find it: 2094 N. Tustin St., Orange<\/p>\n

Jimmy B\u2019s (San Clemente)<\/p>\n

Taking over the former Daily\u2019s Sports Grill space, Jimmy B\u2019s<\/a> is slated to open May 1 in San Clemente.<\/p>\n

The concept leans fully into the high-energy sports bar playbook. It\u2019s the brainchild of Jim Bellino (a familiar name to fans of \u201cThe Real Housewives of Orange County<\/a>\u201d) and centers on a sprawling, illuminated bar top and a wall of screens, including eleven 100-inch flat screens.<\/p>\n

While the menu hasn\u2019t been revealed, the existing location in Palm Springs offers a preview of what\u2019s possibly to come: crowd-pleasing fare like eggs benedict, breakfast burritos, wings, burgers, salads, crispy chicken sandwich, steaks, cocktails galore and more. Big-game viewing on the aforementioned screens will also be a draw, especially on game days.<\/p>\n

Find it: 204 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente<\/p>\n

\"RamenRamen Akimoto in Fountain Valley, CA, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\nRamen Akimoto (Fountain Valley)<\/p>\n

An already-beloved name in Orange County\u2019s ramen landscape, Ramen Akimoto<\/a>, formerly located in Yorba Linda until late 2025, has quietly reopened in Fountain Valley.<\/p>\n

Ramen Akimoto is most noted for its chicken paitan ramen, often thought of as tonkotsu\u2019s neglected sibling, featuring a rich, milky broth (paitan translates to \u201cwhite soup\u201d in Japanese). It also focuses on mazemen (broth-less ramen), cuka soba (soy-based ramen), tsukemen and a limited quantity of ultra-rich, ultra-fatty and ultra-tasty jiro ramen.<\/p>\n

This is yet another welcome addition to the Brookhurst corridor, already dense with Vietnamese and Japanese dining options, and continues to evolve into one of the area\u2019s most compelling dining stretches.<\/p>\n

Ramen Akimoto opened in early April.<\/p>\n

Find it: 18050 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, ramenakimoto.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TheThe crispy pepperoni pizza at Truly Pizza in Dana Point on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register\/SCNG)
\nTruly Pizza (Laguna Beach)<\/p>\n

After opening its first location<\/a> in Dana Point in 2024, which helped nudge the coastal enclave into destination-dining territory<\/a>, Truly Pizza will debut its second outpost in Laguna Beach on May 7.<\/p>\n

As with the original, the menu will center on (award-winning<\/a>) square and round pies care of pizzaiolo Chris Decker. Standouts include the crispy pepperoni with cup-and-char slices, basil and pecorino Romano; an umami mushroom pie layered with onion and garlic sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, toasted sesame oil and bonito flakes; and a sweet-and-spicy number finished with hot soppressata, stracciatella and Mike\u2019s Hot Honey.<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s the soft serve that should never be skipped<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unlike the Dana Point location, the Laguna Beach outpost will introduce a full bar and cocktail program. It takes over the former Number Three Restaurant space along Coast Highway.<\/p>\n

Truly Pizza was founded by Donna Baldwin, John Arena, Chris Decker and Michael Vakneen.<\/p>\n

Find it: 320 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, trulypizza.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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