The Top 5 Restaurants You Need to Check Out This Summer

Time to put on your stretchiest eating pants.

Pur Bowls

Pur Bowls

Started in 2019 in Fountain Valley, CA, Pur Bowls is a health-conscious restaurant boasting a wide array of nourishing, nutrient-rich superfoods. On their menu, customers can choose between building their own acai bowl or select from other exciting options such as the salty-sweet flavors of Chamoy or the Cacao bowl, a bittersweet treat packed with fresh fruits and chia granola. With increasing popularity, Pur Bowls has expanded branches to include a restaurant in Huntington Beach with additional locations in Los Angeles County and Orange County, CA coming early 2022!

Mala Ocean Tavern

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Established as a Lahaina food scene must-try for nearly two decades, Mala Ocean Tavern is an oceanfront eatery that serves fresh, island-influenced cuisine thoughtfully prepared by award-winning chef Alvin Savella. The restaurant, which was previously voted “Best Oceanfront Dining in Maui,” prides itself on adapting unique dishes from locally sourced fish and seafood complete with an extensive cocktail and wine list. Mala Ocean Tavern continues to push culinary boundaries by exploring new techniques and approaches to food, collecting countless accolades along the way.

Smoke & Fire

Smoke & Fire

After opening three locations within one year, Smoke and Fire Social Eatery has swiftly become a California essential. The family-owned restaurant specializes in classic American comfort food, like their tender brisket grilled cheese or juicy Nashville tacos together with a diverse, craft cocktail menu. Developed by a close-knit family with over 20 years of restaurant industry experience, Smoke and Fire was conceived from a dream to create the ultimate social eatery. After investing all of their savings to evolve the idea, Smoke and Fire made its long-anticipated debut in 2020 in La Habra, CA, rapidly expanding from a 20-person crew to a team of 120 months later. Since opening, the eatery has contributed over $20,000 to nonprofit groups, local high school sports teams and community outreach programs.

Down the Hatch

Down the Hatch

Established in 2015 in Lahaina, HI, Down the Hatch was founded by three childhood friends from Georgia. Featuring locally sourced fish and seafood from Lahaina Harbor, Down the Hatch presents a southern twist on classic Maui cuisine with specialties like shrimp po’boy, chicken and waffles and several other unique seafood dishes. For the 2020 Maui No Ka Oi Aipono Awards, Down the Hatch earned the titles of Gold Best Bar, Gold Best Late Night Dining and Silver Best Happy Hour.

Five Alls

Five Alls

Five Alls is a family-established restaurant that was launched in 1969 and has since cultivated a loyal following over the years. Known for its rustic, romantic atmosphere, the Salt Lake City-staple showcases five fundamental groups correlating to its Old English theme: The King who rules all, The Priest who prays for all, The Lawyer who pleads for all, The Knight who fights for all, and The Taxpayer who pays for all—these roles come together in harmony to create an unforgettable five-course experience.