From the time you drive up to the valet, you know your experience at the Anaheim White House is going to be something special. This Italian Steak House is situated about a five to ten minute drive from the Disneyland Resort. It is fine dining to the 10th degree. The restaurant received the 2025 Restaurant of the Year from The Los Angeles Tribune as well as other honors through the years.
The restaurant used to be a mansion for over 50 years then in 1987 it became a restaurant and has been a favorite among foodies ever since. It is now an historical landmark.
The decor is elegant. White with gold accents and frescos throughout. It is not difficult to imagine the rooms in the actual White House in Washington, D.C. They are that beautiful.
Besides the many rooms inside the house, they have outside seating in an elegant courtyard, and a second building decorated with the same white and gold decor, along with a bar.
So, what is on the menu that is tasty? Everything. They have a wide variety of Appetizers, Caviar, Soup & Salads, Pasta, Pizza, Seafood, Steaks & Meat, and several side dishes. Plus, an amazing array of Desserts. Everything is ala carte.
What did we try?
They start everyone off with some delicious rolls and butter. The bread is wonderful but do not fill up on it as there is plenty more to come.
For our appetizer we shared the Tempura Artichoke Hearts (V and GF). This was amazing. There are four artichoke hearts in a light tempura batter. They’re topped with Burrata cheese and Italian pesto. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Honestly, I could have eaten all four but I wanted to save room for the rest of the meal.
One of our entrees was Pasta Calabrese (V), which is pasta tossed with extra virgin olive oil, artichoke hearts, and seasonal vegetables. This time there was squash and asparagus. All I can say is “wow.”
Another entree was Braised Beef (GF). This consisted of braised beef in a Cabernet Sauvignon reduction. It was served with Horseradish cream and sits on a bed of polenta. Another “wow.”
Dessert was a Banana Tart. It melts in your mouth. Layers of baked puffed pastry, caramelized bananas, chocolate ganache, and Chantilly whipped cream combined to make this a dessert I will happily enjoy again. It is served with crème anglaise and vanilla ice cream with some sliced bananas on the side.
Every dish was plated beautifully. Each dish looked like a work of art. They really go out of their way to make the dining experience something for your eyes and taste buds. Even the napkins are folded to represent the grand experience. They are little tuxedo jackets, however there is no dress code so no tuxedos or black tie is necessary. Just clean, presentable attire.
This is a destination for various parties, special events, banquets, and weddings. It is that grand.
If you are in Southern California and in the mood for an elegant and delicious meal, check it out. And if you are visiting the Disneyland Resort, you might want to go off property for a very special dinner.
And, yes they have a children’s menu for kids 12 and under. Children under 5 eat free with an adult entree purchase.
The Anaheim White House is located at 887 S. Anaheim Blvd., in Anaheim, California. (714) 772-1381.
I highly recommend this restaurant.
Their hours are:
Wed & Thu: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Fri & Sat: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Mon & Tue: Closed
There are too many other dishes to list, however the variety of food is immense. Their menu is on their website. The history of the location as well as their charitable causes are also worth reading on the website.
About the Reviewer
Francine Brokaw has been covering travel, products, and all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 35 years. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites.
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