News Summary
Poppy’s Restaurant has officially opened at the Hilton Anaheim, offering a fresh and local menu that highlights California’s rich culinary heritage. The restaurant is part of a multimillion-dollar renovation commemorating the hotel’s 40th anniversary. Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan has crafted a diverse menu that emphasizes seasonal dishes and sustainability, supporting local farmers. Located near the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort, Poppy’s aims to enhance the dining experience for hotel guests and visitors alike.
Anaheim
Poppy’s Restaurant has officially opened at the Hilton Anaheim, showcasing California’s rich culinary heritage through its fresh and local menu offerings. Nestled next to the Anaheim Convention Center and within walking distance of Disneyland Resort, Poppy’s is part of a multimillion-dollar renovation commemorating the hotel’s 40th anniversary, enhancing its overall food and beverage options.
The new dining experience, designed by Hilton’s StiR Creative Collective, features a menu that emphasizes seasonal dishes made from California’s agricultural bounty. Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan, with nearly two decades of resort experience, has crafted a lineup that includes standout items like the California summer salad, which features grilled peaches, heirloom tomatoes, frisée, toasted sliced almonds, feta cheese, and poppyseed vinaigrette. Alongside it, guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
Menu Highlights
Poppy’s offers a diverse array of menu options catering to different meals throughout the day. For breakfast, California staples include avocado toast served on poppyseed multi-grain bread and warm breakfast grain bowls made with quinoa, beluga lentils, and soft poached eggs. The dinner menu features premium selections such as Imperial Wagyu filet and tomahawk steak accompanied by black garlic butter.
Dessert options are designed to complement the dining experience, with highlights such as a warm poppy seed cake served alongside orange blossom lemon curd and vanilla bean ice cream. Poppy’s atmosphere is further enhanced by its bar, which showcases a California-driven beer and wine program, plus innovative craft cocktails like the “Gold Rush, Golden Hour.”
Commitment to Sustainability
Poppy’s Restaurant is dedicated to sustainability, aiming to support local farmers by sourcing ingredients from the surrounding California communities. This commitment is a core aspect of the restaurant’s philosophy, which aligns with the broader renovation goals of Hilton Anaheim.
Background of Hilton Anaheim
Opened in 1984 to coincide with the Los Angeles Summer Olympics, the Hilton Anaheim has grown to become Orange County’s largest hotel property, boasting over 1,500 guest rooms. The recent renovations not only mark its 40th anniversary but also serve to improve the hotel’s overall dining and guest offerings, which include additional venues like Hansen’s Market and Saltflower Pool Bar & Grill.
The establishment of Poppy’s Restaurant shows the Hilton Anaheim’s commitment to providing guests with memorable experiences and high-quality dining options. So far, the restaurant has received positive feedback for its fresh, seasonal, California-centric dishes, and Chef Prathapan has expressed his ambition for Poppy’s to become an integral part of guests’ stays. Reservations for dining at Poppy’s can be made through OpenTable, ensuring easy access for those looking to experience the new culinary offerings.
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Hilton Anaheim Unveils New Restaurant Poppy’s
Additional Resources
- Los Angeles Times: Poppy’s at Hilton Anaheim
- SoCal Thrills: Poppy’s a Culinary Gem
- Orange County Business Journal: Hilton Anaheim Opens New Restaurant Poppy’s
- Travel and Tour World: A New Culinary Gem at Hilton Anaheim
- Wikipedia: Hilton Anaheim
Author: Anaheim Staff Writer
Anaheim Staff Writer The Anaheim Staff Writer represents the experienced team at HEREAnaheim.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Anaheim, Orange County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as major conventions at the Anaheim Convention Center, including NAMM and VidCon, exciting games at Angel Stadium and Honda Center, and developments at Disneyland Resort Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and Visit Anaheim, plus leading businesses in hospitality, entertainment, and innovation that power the local economy As part of the broader HERE network, including HERECostaMesa.com, HEREHuntingtonBeach.com, HERESantaAna.com, and HERELosAngeles.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Southern California's dynamic landscape.
