Given that this year has proven to be a contentious one thus far, politically and otherwise, skipping the masses to watch sky-high pyrotechnics during America’s annual celebration of itself sounds like a far better plan. And what could be more perfect than al fresco dining with prime views of Orange County fireworks displays up high?
Hungry? Sign up for The Eat Index, our weekly food newsletter, and find out where to eat and get the latest restaurant happenings in Orange County. Subscribe here.This year, you will find a handful of eateries where you can enjoy the fiery spectacles lighting up the coastline. Plus, included are a couple of new additions in Anaheim; rooftop spots ideal for dining while checking out the fireworks from the Disneyland Resort and beyond.
As always, make haste and book a reservation sooner rather than later, as these sought-after spots fill up quickly.
Calaca Mama’s Cantina, Anaheim: Guests can watch Disneyland fireworks from the patio of this family-owned eatery offering organic Mexican-fusion fare. In addition to the fiery acrobatics up high, homemade churros will be served tableside on a tiny rolling cart that comes with a lit sparkler. Calaca Mamas Cantina, 1550 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
Chart House, Dana Point: The cliffside restaurant high atop Dana Point Harbor holds an annual July 4th fireworks viewing spectacular for $150 per guest. The three-course prix fixe dinner, held outside, includes such surf and turf fare as lobster bisque, roasted prime rib, New York strip, surf and turf, lobster tails, lava cake, key lime pie and more. Seatings start at 5 p.m. The interior of the restaurant will also be available for a la carte dining, with some seats offering views of the Pacific. Fireworks will shoot off from a barge on the water, located off the Doheny State Beach coastline. Chart House, 34443 Street of the Green Lantern, Dana Point
Fireworks explode over Lake Mission Viejo on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Photo by Lauren Loizides)Hacienda On the Lake, Mission Viejo: This lakeside Mexican spot will welcome spectators on a first-come, first-served basis for the fireworks above Lake Mission Viejo. Menu highlights include enchiladas, tacos (beef, shrimp, chicken), calamari, cocktails, beer, wine and more. Hacienda On the Lake, 27792 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo
Huntington Beach House, Huntington Beach: Alicia Cox’s Huntington Beach House, in addition to her other beach concessions (PCH Tacos, Sahara’s Sandbar & Pizza, SeaSalt Honky Tonk and more) will be open until 10 p.m. on the Fourth of July. Menu items here include Hot Mess Fries (loaded with carne asada, chicken or bacon, cheese and onions), taquitos, poke nachos, tacos, burritos, burgers, beer, wine, cocktails and more. Fireworks will launch just off the pier tentatively starting at 9 p.m. Huntington Beach House, 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
Offshore 9, Huntington Beach: At this 21-and-over affair, guests can enjoy aerial views of Huntington Beach’s annual fireworks show from the pier, with a live DJ setting the score, from 4 until 10 p.m. General admission costs $59 and gets you access to the rooftop lounge and a “Glow-in-the-cloud” sparkler cocktail. Guests of six or more can purchase a table for $245 per person, which gets you said cocktail, a seafood tower, one bottle of champagne, seafood chowder tots and a fire tabletop. A special holiday menu with all-American themed fare will also be available. Offshore 9 at the Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway., Huntington Beach
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The outdoor patio at the Orange Hill Restaurant provides an excellent vantage point for July 4 fireworks. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)Orange Hill, Orange: Before taking the fireworks, enjoy an a la carte meal with a barbecue brisket special. Guests who want to check out the pyrotechnics in the sky can opt for patio seating for $35 (price does not include food and beverage). Orange Hill, 6410 East Chapman Ave., Orange
Parkestry Rooftop Bar overlooks the Anaheim GardenWalk and Disneyland and is a great spot to view fireworks. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)Parkestry Rooftop Bar, Anaheim: Located atop the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, this rooftop lounge offers light bites like queso fundido with chorizo, loaded nachos, a charcuterie board, individual pan pizzas, tacos, kobe beef sliders, croissant bread pudding and more. Libations include local beers (Boat Shoes, Aurora Hoppyalis) and wine. There’s also a kids menu featuring spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders, a cheeseburger, cheese quesadilla, ice cream and cookies. Disneyland’s annual “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” fireworks show begins around 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Parkestry Rooftop Bar, 1775 S Clementine St., floor 11, Anaheim
The Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland can be seen from Top of The V Restaurant & Bar atop The VIV Hotel in Anaheim, CA, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)Top of The V, Anaheim: This is the third entrant in this guide for those who really want to check out Disneyland’s Independence Day fireworks fete without having to enter the park. For $160, each guest gets access to a three-hour beer and wine package (cocktails available for purchase) and a buffet featuring Iberico ham sliders, gazpacho oyster shooters, surf and turf paella, lemon and herb grilled chicken, and summer market salad. Top of The V at the Viv Hotel, 1601 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim
View and Edge Bar, Newport Beach: Once again, View and Edge Bar, the VEA Newport Beach hotel’s dedicated restaurant and watering hole, respectively, will offer its regular menu at both venues for Independence Day, but the resort will also host a barbecue on the lawn with sweeping views of the fireworks show. (Barbecue menu items will be sold a la carte.) View and Edge Bar at VEA Newport Beach, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
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