Cute place to enioy a good glass of wine and a scrumptious bite!…read more Staff was friendly and service was great! The star of the show was the bread bowl with melty brie

Awesome place. Wines are great, food is , music is bad ass, service is on point and the vibe is…read moreawesome. 5 stars if the little lady wasn't doing dishes in my face...there's gotta be a counter where they can be done other than at the bar.... We'll be back soon...

This was our first visit to this restaurant. The Moroccan-Spiced Chargrilled New Zealand Lamb Chops…read morewere deliciously seasoned and quite tender even though I had them prepared medium-well. The roasted cinnamon apples and cranberries really added a nice flavor to the Caramelized Brussels Sprouts. And unlike many restaurants, the Brussels Sprouts were roasted and not burnt to a crisp! Our server, Shay, was amazing. Shay was attentive, but not overly so. She was very personable and addressed each member of our party by name. She was also very knowledgeable about the food offerings and wine selections. We also got to meet and talk with the owner, Earnest Ross. Earnest has created a very special place for people to mingle and unwind! His restaurant has a very welcoming vibe with great music playing in the background. We will definitely visit California Vintage Wine Bistro the next time we visit SoCal!

I went to this restaurant with a group of five friends after a Juneteenth event at Downtown Disney…read more The vibe was super classy and dimly lit, very elegant. There didn't seem to be a dress code but people were mostly dressed nice. The service was phenomenal. We were greeted by the owner himself and he made sure that we were seated and comfortable and helped us understand the menu and their wine selection. Our server was amazing as well. She was very attentive in taking our order. For food I ordered the crab cakes, the shishito peppers, and the Atlantic salmon with the chimichurri sauce on the side. I substituted the mashed potatoes for French fries because I don't eat dairy. Everything was delicious and a little different. For the shishito peppers usually these are served with a tangy sauce and the shishito peppers are blistered. With this dish the shishito peppers were still blistered but they were served on a sweet mustard sauce. For the salmon that was also delicious, served with vegetables. The French fries were great. The crab cakes were pretty good. Now if you're from Maryland you are not going to like these crab cakes, of course, because you're from crab cake capital, but for California crab cakes they were good. I would definitely come back here. I didn't get to try the wine but next time I will definitely try some of the wine and some additional food dishes.

This review is a bit overdue as we stopped here in November 2025 to have a glass of wine before…read moregoing to the Anaheim Ducks game. To our surprise, we were so thrilled to see Colony Wine Merchant had a good sized menu with various options to choose from: small bites, appetizers, entrees and dessert. We weren't too hungry so we opted for the daily sandwich of the day and their seasonal soup offering. Every bite from both items was enjoyed so much. The soup had the perfect consistency of creaminess followed by savory tomato flavor. It had some delicious (and I think) roasted potatoes, and the side of roasted sourdough with roasted tomatoes was perfection and really brought the dish together beautifully. The daily sandwich of the day was also fantastic! We remember biting into the sandwich and it melting in our mouth. The bread was beautifully crunchy and the meat with all its toppings inside couldn't have been any better. For our drinks, we opted to do a tasting of whites and reds. The wines were selected by our host (if I recall) and remember enjoying them all. It was fun to taste not only different varietals, but wines from different parts of the world. I was especially excited to see they had a really great selection of wine bottles to purchase in their wine shop. I happened to see one of my favorite ones there. We ended up purchasing a sparkling wine bottle at the end of our experience to have with our thanksgiving meal the following day. The service was A+. Every interaction from when we first walked in the door, being seated, being provided food recommendations, was a great experience. The ambiance is perfectly casual with a slight elevatedness to it. You don't have to wear a cocktail dress or tux to come here but it's definitely a perfect date night place or to come with friends and loved ones and enjoy a delicious meal followed by great wine. We were on a time crunch and wish we would have stayed to enjoy an actual entree but look forward to being back in town and visiting Colony Wine Merchant again.

The entire establishment is nothing short of pure class!!…read more I love CWM! The appetizers, beautiful wine and impressive staff keep us coming back for more.

I've been wanting to come here forever after hearing so many great things and didn't realize how…read morehard it was to get reservations. Had reservations for a party of four (made via online) and was seated right away. Ambiance is dark and intimate but seating was enough to feel like you had room. Drinks were delicious and strong and service was great and quick. You are limited to eating and drinking within a certain time frame but it's not bad as the servers are on it. Drinks 10/10 and food 10/10. I'm still craving their burger, one of the best ones I have had, I can't even compare it to anywhere else. Bathrooms are located outside of the speakeasy.

Been wanting to try this place ever since it opened and finally got the chance to do so…read more Located at the packing district, expect to park hella far away or prepare to valet. Not sure if reservations are required, but this speakeasy is pretty tiny so I can't imagine it can accommodate walk ins. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday night. The door is very well hidden, I thought it'd be in a basement around the corner or something. The space is really small, so big groups are not advised. I had the niña fresa, a strawberries and creme type drink. Delicious! If you like sweet drinks, otherwise do not get it. I had the Saturn afterwards. Still a little sweet, but mostly sour. The server came by to say that we only had 25 min left, so we hurriedly ordered a last drink. But when he delivered it, it magically became 5 min! I chugged my drink and was ushered out the door. Overall it was pretty nice but I didn't enjoy having to rush at the very end.

What a gem. Our party of 4 had the best time enjoying the food and wine at Maison Fox. Knew nothing…read moreabout natural wines but David, our server and sommelier, provided the lowdown of the wine list and steered us in the right direction after listening to our preferences (how he managed to juggle multiple tables and large groups ALONE should also be noted and applauded). The food options are not plentiful but definitely was enough for our group to order every item on the menu and leave feeling more than satisfied (closer to stuffed). David was telling us that they are still in the process for getting permits approved for a true kitchen since Maison Fox was just a wine bar prior to being Benchmark (whose restaurant in Santa Ana is highly recommended). Pretty impressive the chef was able to create these dishes in what essentially is a makeshift kitchen. The space? Chic on the inside, charming and so inviting. I guess the patio area was not dog friendly before but it is now according to David. I'm eager to come back with our pup and enjoy more of their wonderful food and wine. Well done!

My favorite place of all time the ambience is lowkey and perfect to talk about anything. Grab a…read moreglass and enjoy conversation with light music in the background, ideal for a date night or date day! I've been here multiple times and the severs are always kind and insightful, the world of natural wine is new to me but this place is a must try and go to! Food is always amazing Service is even better

No line! How about…read morethat! What in the world? When do you go to Disneyland and not have a line? lol That NEVER happens! lol Well... Except when you come to Mendocino wine Bar! This hidden gem is tucked away behind Wine Country Trattoria and below the Magic Key Terrace. They have a QR code to scan for the menu so you can see what they have, then step right up to order! Pretty great system.

Disney California Adventure HIDDEN GEM!…read more While the other bars in the park often have long lines and minimal selections, Mendocino Wine Bar is tucked away to the left of the Wine Country Trattoria restaurant and offers a wide variety of high-quality wines. Mobile order pick up is available almost immediately, and if you walk up there often isn't a line. There are a few tables available to sit at while you sip, or you can walk around the park with your beverage.

Did the candle making with wine tasting for Valentine's Day with some of my girls and it was such a…read moregreat experience! Chris and Gebby are both amazing. Chris was incredibly responsive before the reservation and a was able to add one of my friends. Chris is also the wine maker and has won several OC Fair awards for this wine. He was interactive and friendly while still letting us do our thing. Gebby was very friendly and efficient and such a delightful person. The candle making was well explained and great scents. The wine was so good. The last wine was a port which I normally find too sweet and just too much and this port was the best I've ever had and would drink again! Thanks for a great experience!

We've known Chris since his days at Klinker Brick Winery in Lodi, Ca. He has come in to his own…read morewith a delightful tasting room in Orange, Ca, where you can taste awesome wines and make candles at the same time. His wines are spot on, I got two bottles of Albariño. You gotta go!

Looks like the outside they are working on the place but it was still open…read more Fun ambiance, twinkle witchy theme. You can hear others and music but wasn't too loud. Server Allie was nice and helpful. They have a gluten free menu which is nice. They also have happy hour. Garlic parm fries were cooked well. House salad was typical and decent for the happy hour price. Beef bourguignon was pretty good, very rich flavor.

I cannot recommend The Cauldron Spirits & Brews enough. Making the short trip up from Huntington…read moreBeach to Buena Park was completely worth it for this unique experience. The 17th-century witch-themed decor is beautifully immersive, with its dark, cozy seating and bubbling cauldron fireplace offering a relaxed environment that is a wonderful change of pace. While the French-inspired comfort food and creative craft cocktails are fantastic on their own, the true highlight of our visit was our server, Kaylee. She was incredibly friendly, polite, and attentive without ever being overbearing--which is exactly the kind of welcoming hospitality that makes a dining experience genuinely comfortable.