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    Broken Spirits-Anaheim

    4.3 (301 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Ella baila cocktail and spinach dip in the background
    Beverly U.

    I really wanted to like Broken Spirits, but unfortunately this visit missed the mark for me. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich and it was very tough -- not tender or easy to bite into at all. The redskin potato salad tasted like straight mayonnaise with little to no seasoning or flavor. The baked potato was honestly disappointing -- just split open with a heavy scoop of sour cream in the middle and no salt, no pepper, no butter flavor, nothing. It felt unfinished and not thoughtfully prepared. The Asian salad was also confusing and came with three huge circular slices of orange that didn't make sense with the rest of the ingredients and threw the flavor balance off. The one bright spot was the spinach and artichoke dip -- that was genuinely good -- but the crostinis served with it tasted stale. My cocktail was very average and didn't stand out. On top of that, the decor and overall ambiance felt strange and not very cohesive, which made the experience less enjoyable. The service also didn't help -- our server felt rushed and somewhat rude, and I didn't feel welcomed during the visit. Overall, it just wasn't the experience I expected, especially with so many great dining options in the area. I probably wouldn't return.

    Fantastic cocktail with pineapple foam
    Jen H.

    Super cute inside and was decorated so well for the theme! We visited for weekend brunch when they used to do it during the Halloween season. Everything was yummy and the drinks were amazing! Obsessed with the pineapple foam! Service was nice and everything was great.

    Shaeli Z.

    Surprisingly, I like this place. Food was great a drinks were amazing. our server was amazing also! She was very attentive and honestly considering it wasn't too busy, we had the best service. I would definitely recommend it's a small world aeperol and also the tacos! I actually was recommended here by someone else and it did not disappoint.

    Brisket sandwich
    Robert H.

    I live in San Diego,so a couple times a year,I go either to Disneyland or Knotts and I decided to check out Broken Spirits for dinner.It is a Disney/Haunted Mansion/Nightmare Before Christmas themed bar and restaurant. The food is very good.Had a brisket sandwich with homemade potato chips.And I was in time for happy hour,so I got 2 cocktails for $12,which was a bonus. Take time to check out all the cool decorations and paintings.

    Crusted warm Brie and jam
    Rachel P.

    Love this place! Everything was so good and I loved the Disney theme! The drinks and food was really good and we were seated in a cute 2 seater table by the front door, next to the window. The staff was really nice and made the experience even better. We started with It's a Small World Aperol and it was so good! Loved the Disney design! Then we ordered the crusted warm brie and jam. OMG, so good! We ordered the ribeye, baked potato, mac and cheese and the bbq brisket pizza. Our meal was fairly priced and a pretty good value. I will say that parking can be tricky. After circling around for a while, we scored parking right in front of the restaurant on the sidewalk. Carve out extra time for parking.

    Pepperoni pizza!
    Yari V.

    This place is so cute and the food is amazing. Place took us in with our reservations and the host was super friendly. Our waiter was so nice and helped us out with some amazing food choices. We didn't get a chance to try the muscles and the pork belly, so we will definitely be going back.

    Brisket tacos
    Angela C.

    It's so easy to miss this place, next to the villains brewery, since it does not look like an actual restaurant and just looks like a random house. They share the same small parking lot, which was fine on a Sunday night but probably challenging on a Friday or Saturday. The decor inside is a bit confusing and seemed not really on point, seemed like someone just threw in a bunch of stuff together. The server was new and didn't know much about the place, but he was very friendly and attentive. The house is huge and not even half was filled so I hope people will find this place. I was really surprised that the food was actually good. The pizza slices are loaded and tall. I got the tacos and it looked not too appealing and kind of oily but honestly, it tasted so good and flavorful, it was delicious, I would go back for those tacos. Other friends also mentioned the food was really good.

    Signature Cocktail - It's a Small World Aperol
    Paul D.

    We loved the Disney theme. The food was delicious. And we definitely loved the Signature cocktail.

    Crusted Warm Brie and Jam
    Flor M.

    Came in on two separate occasions to try this place out during end of August and again around mid October. I will say that the difference comes down to how busy they get. If you go in October, there is a wait to get your food and drinks. To me that was not a huge deal breaker as we went in a group and had a great time passing the time chatting away. Versus if you go a different month or when they open it's not as busy. Our server both times was Sierra (hopefully I spelled her name correctly) she is absolutely incredible. Despite being busy she checked in on us frequently and apologized for it being so busy. She's absolutely amazing and made our dining experience memorable. The drinks here are amazingly delicious and will certainly creep up on you. Highly recommend the it's a small world aperol drink, which is the drink with the cool designs. The appetizer are all amazing and you can't go wrong with any of the option. The buffalo chicken dip is spicy and savory. The artichoke spinach dip is creamy. But as a fellow Brie lover my favorite appetizer is hands down the crusted Brie and jam. Definitely worth it. As far as the food goes, my favorite is pepperoni pizza slice. It really hits the spot and is even shareable if you want it as a "appetizer" or just all to yourself. I also tried the smoked brisket grilled chimi-cheese and I will say it was very hearty and delicious. Paired with homemade chips definitely made this dish definitely worth trying. Overall, this place is amazing and definitely worth trying. I will note to avoid sitting under a vent as it can get very cold. Parking here can be hit or miss as it is limited. Other than that, definitely worth checking out. Especially for all the photo ops available throughout the restaurant. And of course for the awesome happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to close!

    Donna L.

    This is an updated review since my last visit last year around this time. Parking was still bad. I checked the small parking lot next to Broken Spirits before proceeding down Water to find parking a few blocks from the restaurant. I see signs encouraging people to take the FRAN to get around, which I had to look up because I do not live in Anaheim and not familiar with it. Apparently it is a public micro-transit that provides people with free rides around the Anaheim Packing District areas. We ordered a slice of the pepperoni pizza, a spinach artichoke dip, a ghost host drink, a mai tai drink, a smoked bbq birria tacos plate, a baked potato, and an ube cheesecake. The spinach artichoke dip came with super chunky pieces of artichoke that I had to cut down a bit more and wasn't as hot (temperature-wise) as I'd like. But other than that, it was tasty.

    Ambience
    Anna H.

    We went to a special chef's 5 course tasting that was advertised on the Resy app for a kid-less date night. The outside is cute and is located right next to villains brewing. Parking is awful! So be prepared to street park or uber. We were offered welcome drinks upon check in and were showed our seats upstairs. The decorations for Halloween was a nice touch. The courses we had: aguachile scallops, stuffed squash blossom, butternut squash ravioli, lamb lollipop, tri tip w/ baked potato, and bread pudding. I wish we sat next to other people who also did the tasting menu to make it more intimate, but we were sat next to regular dinners. The pacing in between meals was a little slow but our server was great. I also wish the chef came out to go through the menu since it's a chefs tasting.

    Nicole E.

    Happy hour is so clutch here! Hubby wanted to grab dinner on a Saturday night so we made reservations. We were pleasantly surprised they had happy hour starting at 9pm. Drinks are buy one get one free on wines and specialty cocktails but must be the same drink. That was totally okay with us! Otherwise they also have happy hour 2-6pm and 9pm to close every day. We started with the tragic kingdom which was delicious, loved the rum and the banana liqueur. As an appetizer we had the spinach artichoke dip. It was delicious but would have preferred chips instead of baked crostini's. My hubby loved the brisket tacos. I just ordered a side of Mac n cheese which was solid enough. Overall, service was on point and kind. Food was pretty good too. I would definitely come back again. The aesthetic of the restaurant is cute too as it is in an old town home in downtown Anaheim with a spooky decor inside.

    It's A Small World
    Raven R.

    This place has a fun, dark Disney vibe that's perfect for spooky season. The staff is very welcoming and we were seated right away. We started out with drinks. They have a variety of themed cocktails so expect some difficult choices. We got the It's A Small World and Ghost Host. For food, we got pepperoni and mushroom pizza and baked brie and jam It's A Small World- I gotta say, they are generous with alcohol. This drink has an aperol base with strawberry and lime flavors. Strong and refreshing! Love the artwork on it as well. Ghost Host- This drink comes with a tarot card so enjoy your reading! The main flavors are hibiscus and lime. It has a smoky finish that complements the strength of the cocktail. Pepperoni Pizza- This is sicilian style pizza so it comes in a thick, square cut. It has a cheesy base with a generous amount of meat. Mushroom Pizza- Base crust is crispy with a good amount of gooey cheese and earthy mushrooms. The flavor is enhanced with greens. Topped with creamy burrata and finished with fried onions. Baked Brie and Jam- Brie is served warm and gooey. The flavor is indulgent and buttery. The jam adds a contrast of sweetness. Served on crunchy crostini. Great experience overall!

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    Ask the Community - Broken Spirits-Anaheim

    The hours say 5:30pm and onward, wanted to know if they had a weekend brunch and how to make reservations?

    Broken spirits is connected to Villains and there is a brunch served in the space between the two facilities. No brunch reservations through Broken spirits, check out Villains website. Also call about the hours because both places have posted hours… 

    Is the Haunted Mansion decor still there ? Or was that only for Halloween?

    Its still there that is the central theme of the restaurant

    Is it handicapped accessible?

    Yes, the first floor is accessible. There is a ramp to enter.

    Do we need reservations?

    No but recommended

    Is it kid friendly?

    It is, as long as the kid is well supervised. The brewery next door is even more kid friendly however for those littles that periodically need a little time out of their seat.

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    I think this is on everyone's speakeasy list!…read more Make sure you make a reservation It is very packed. They offer bar seating and booth / table Follow the wall from Randy's donuts and Look for a wall of Japanese sake/beer barrels and head towards the restaurant - the rolling boil. There will be a check in host and stand there and wait (it will be located up against the wall with a big secret door right next to the hostess station) It's very New York inside. When I first came in Spring with the amazing, Karen, the menu and everything was great Now, I took my friend who was in town from Nashville and it was a brand new theme. It's the great Gatsby. Even our waitress, Jasmine was dressed for the occasion. I would say this place is known for Absinthe. They have cocktails featuring it or you can get one of the huge apparatus (huge and glowing green) which, if you are into it? I highly recommend. Just one of the huge apparatus makes one regular drink. Or, what Karen and I did, was split it and make it into a shot for the both of us. The waitress comes out and shows you how it works and goes over everything. Karen, who I came with, was a pro and knew her way around it. She showed me the ropes lol. Honestly, if you are here? When in Rome. Go all out and try it, since it's where they shine here. They took off a few menu items and added some themed drinks. ( a couple new champagne themed drinks) They have big entree items but I suggest small bites and sharing and mostly coming for the drinks. There's no bathroom inside, so you do have to leave the bar and go to the closest one (over behind Randy's donuts) and then enter the speakeasy again Both times coming here I've never had an issue. It's a small, packed place. And yet they still have the cocktails flowing and the food coming out in a good time. So the food and drinks are good Atmosphere is lovely. Service is good. Especially for it usually being very busy in here This place is located inside the Anaheim packing district. So I suggest hitting up a couple other spots before or afterwards for some more food or drinks P.S. it is very dark In here. They never cared if we used our light to look at the menu. However, they do not want flash photography They also do not strictly enforce a dress code (my friend from Nashville asked) however, they suggest dressing business casual and not too underdressed

    Date night for mom and dad away from the kids type of night. Very mellow and chill. Small but cozy…read more I loved the Gatsby decor. We chose to be seated at the bar. Service was decent. I really liked the clarified strawberry drink, similar to strawberry and cream. I ordered a drink after that unfortunately forgot the name (photo attached with a tall glass) but there was no special cocktail craft taste to it. Just hard liquor taste and undrinkable :( the bartender kindly offered another drink. Unfortunately none of the food was the least bit good. Steak and fries was ordered medium rare and cooked to medium well with what seemed like no seasoning was on there at all. Crab cake was just ok and the slaw beneath it was drenched in a vinaigrette that was just sour and unpleasant. And the Mac and cheese, as we were very hopeful and looking forward to, was probably the blandest Mac and cheese we ever had. We asked the lady bartender for salt and she handed us, no exaggeration (and you guys will probably think I am) 10 grains of salt in it and said "looks like there's a lil something you could still get out of there" My jaw dropped. But yeah. The shredded meat on top of the Mac and cheese was cooked beyond the point of edible. That one was unfortunately sent back bc we just couldn't eat it. We were bummed over all mostly about the food.

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    Had a lovely time on Saturday after lunch at the Anaheim Packing District. I had always passed by…read morethis place and never went in, even though the outside looked so cool and fascinating. When we entered, the inside felt like we were in the inside of a train, there were various train themed decoration scattered throughout the walls and floors. My girlfriend got the sex in this city cocktail and I opted for the painkiller cocktail. Both were stunning and delicious. Lots of different photo ops for you and your loved ones as well as movies playing behind the bar. We also loved our bartenders, who made our drinks with ease and were knowledgeable in the different drink items. Overall, would definitely visit again!

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    We love Puesto and always enjoy our food, but last night was one for the record books. Not just…read morebecause the food was delicious, as usual, but because we had the incredible fortune of having Scotty as our server. Scotty took what was already a great date night and made it truly memorable. Not only was he the best server we've had since we started dining at Puesto, but I'd go so far as to say he was one of the best servers I've ever had anywhere. Scotty had a calm, understated demeanor that was part of his charm. He was genuine, attentive, extraordinarily kind, and somehow managed to keep my Diet Coke with lime full the entire evening. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and was always there at just the right moment. Best of all, he laughed at my dad jokes. While the food was outstanding, Scotty made the experience even better. His service elevated an already great meal into an exceptional evening. We will absolutely be requesting Scotty's section every time we visit Puesto Anaheim.

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    It was 5 o'clock somewhere lol…read more This bar has prime real estate inside the great, Anaheim packing district. (The Anaheim packing district has private parking and it's easy to find a spot during the week. On the weekend, it's another story) You basically run right into the hammer bar when you enter from the main entrance. It's nothing fancy, gives off hipster vibes and is cool without trying to be cool. The two bartenders Josh and Xavier were amazing I came here around prime lunch time. I went and asked one of the bartenders, since they do not serve food if it was ok to bring some pastries inside and eat them with my drink. (There's a pastry place right next to the hammer bar) They said since it was a weekday and not busy I could bring something in. So I went and grabbed some food and sat there while drinking my drinks. They have bar seating and then they have hightop tables as well I asked them for some recommendations. Josh and Xavier both recommended The zombie (kept warning me that it was extremely strong. So I stayed away from that. Even though I'm confident I could handle it) The banana clip The pool noodle (I told them I needed it to be pretty / cool looking too, lol) I went with the pool noodle -Plantaray Pineapple Rum, Rhum J.M. Agricole, guava, apricot, lime and cava. AND, let me tell you, this was delicious AND looked amazing 10/10 Then I went with the banana clip- Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon, banana, mandarine, cinnamon, pineapple and lemon. 10/10, I loved it To be honest all the drinks sounded great. If I wasn't planning on going to other places and walking around the packing district, I would have just stayed at this bar and had a few more lol. Prices were extremely reasonable as well The service that Josh and Xavier provided was phenomenal 10/10. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They answered all the questions I had They also have mocktails, beer and wine. I highly recommend coming here for a drink if you are coming to the Anaheim Packing district. Or stay here for a while. I could have definitely stayed longer and tried more. I'll definitely be back next time I am in the area (On the menu it says they offer gift cards. So it would be perfect for any friends that live by this place and appreciate a cool bar)

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