Why you should experience Poppy & Seed in Los Angeles, California.
Poppy & Seed is a greenhouse restaurant where California sunlight, garden herbs, and the rhythm of open-fire cooking turn dinner into a living, breathing landscape of flavor.
Situated inside Anaheim's Packing District near the historic Anaheim Packing House, the restaurant unfolds beneath a soaring glass greenhouse that fills with natural light by day and glows warmly after sunset. The moment you step inside, the atmosphere feels alive. Plants spill from planters, herbs perfume the air, and the open kitchen hums with the steady choreography of chefs tending wood fire and fresh ingredients. Designed by chef Michael Reed and chef Kwini Reed, the space merges garden and kitchen so seamlessly that diners feel like participants in the process. Plates arrive layered with seasonal vegetables, grilled meats, and energetic sauces that reflect Southern California's produce-driven cuisine. Conversations drift easily between tables while servers move through the greenery carrying dishes that look almost too beautiful to disturb. It is a restaurant that captures the optimism of California cooking, fresh, bright, and rooted in the idea that good food begins with what grows in the soil.
What you should know about Poppy & Seed.
Poppy & Seed was created by chefs Michael Reed and Kwini Reed as a culinary expression of California's farm-driven dining philosophy.
The restaurant first gained national attention when the couple launched a temporary greenhouse dining concept during the pandemic, creating private dining spaces that quickly became one of the country's most talked-about outdoor dining experiences. That experimental moment eventually evolved into the permanent restaurant now standing in Anaheim's Packing District. The greenhouse design remains central to the character of the space. Glass walls flood the dining room with daylight, while living plants and herbs weave through the architecture, creating a setting that blurs the boundary between restaurant and garden. The menu follows the same philosophy. Seasonal produce anchors many of the dishes, allowing ingredients to shift throughout the year as farmers harvest new crops. Wood-fire cooking adds another layer of character, giving meats, seafood, and vegetables a smoky depth that pairs naturally with fresh herbs and citrus. Diners often encounter dishes that highlight California's agricultural abundance: roasted vegetables brushed with olive oil, seafood brightened with lemon and herbs, and meats prepared simply so their natural flavor remains the focus. The result is a restaurant that feels contemporary yet grounded, a reflection of the broader California movement toward ingredient-driven cuisine.
How to fold Poppy & Seed into your trip.
Poppy & Seed becomes a memorable centerpiece for an evening exploring Anaheim's energetic Packing District.
Plan the visit as daylight begins to soften, when the greenhouse fills with golden evening light and the energy of the dining room slowly builds. Begin with cocktails or wine while taking in the greenery that surrounds every table. The menu rewards curiosity, so consider sharing several plates to experience the range of flavors coming from the kitchen. Seasonal vegetable dishes often reveal the restaurant's creativity, while wood-fired meats and seafood bring warmth and depth to the table. Each course arrives with the visual elegance of a garden harvest arranged for celebration. After dinner, step outside and wander through the nearby Anaheim Packing House, where food stalls, music, and the hum of evening activity keep the district lively well into the night. The walk offers a gentle transition from the glow of the greenhouse back into the rhythm of the city, carrying with it the lingering impression of a meal shaped by sunlight, soil, and fire.
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