Owner was very sweet to my dog and gave great recommendations for mezcal. Will definitely be back…read moreto try other mezcals. Really unique and complete selection of interesting options and open until a great hour for weekends.

This place is well stocked with a nice selection for a small liquor store. They are the only liquor…read morestore within miles that are open til 2am. Most other stores are closed by midnight. They have limited park spaces in their lot located on the side street but there's plenty of street parking available. Best of all, the owner is OK with my dog. That's a huge plus right there! I visit Newport Beach several times a year, this is my after-hours liquor store.

Last time my review was not good because of customer service…read more This time, I want to leave five stars. This review is for staff member Michael (I hope I got his name correctly from his name tag; he is from France ). My brother is visiting from another country and wanted to buy a few bottles for his wine club. We know Hi-Time has a great selection. He asked a staff member for a specific wine bottle and he said they didn't have it. They spent a few more minutes talking and the staff member left without any convincing recommendations for my brother. My brother kept looking and then Michael showed up. Not only he found the wine he was looking for initially, but he also made some other great recommendations. The whole interaction was polite, friendly, interesting, and enjoyable. My brother walked out of Hi-Time with a smile. Thank you, Michael!

This place is my kind of wonderland. You can find everything from beer, wine, cocktails, bar tools,…read moregifts, and so much more. They also have tastings and pairings so check out their schedule. I love going in and asking the staff for their recommendations. They are super nice and informative. I have walked out with many bottles of whiskey that did not disappoint.

Got 2 sandwiches on the deli this morning and the young guys there where awesome treat you like…read morefamily and welcome you with a smile. Great employees. Coming back again soon and bringing my co-workers.

Bristol Farms is a great spot to come for lunch…read more The sushi and poke bar is amazing and always feels super fresh and healthy. It is one of my favorite quick lunch options. The sandwiches and soups are solid too, and they have a really good selection of protein bars and specialty items. That said, this is a very expensive grocery store, so I would not come here for my weekly grocery shopping. It is more of a premium stop for prepared foods and specialty items than an everyday market for me.

The turkey sandwich here was really tasty & healthy at the same time, which is awesome. The guy…read morerunning the store was super personable and very hard-working filling multiple (as in, all of them) roles by himself. The vibe was super charming on the Balboa Peninsula and some people that eat here act unassuming and then walk into cars with the futuristic doors and speed away. It's a very unique spot here with really good food!!

It was a cute little market but I wouldn't get a sandwich from here again. We both got the turkey…read moresandwich bread was dry and stale and the sandwich didnt have much going on. I mightve ordered the wrong thing on the menu so it's worth trying something different, but I wouldn't crave the turkey sandwich again!

$66 for two for lunch…read more Counter order then they bring food to your table. Chipotle chicken sandwich. Was very nice. Side was split pea soup with potatoes. Fine taste but a bit thin to my liking. Lincoln Pilsner was very nice on a warm day. Avocado toast had lots of avocado. Very tasty. Service was fine.

We enjoyed our breakfast here. The burrito was delicious service was fast and the outdoor seating…read morewas very nice and quiet considering the area. Nice indoor and outdoor seating.

Rude and disrespectful cashier, older Hispanic gentleman mocking me for simply inquiring about…read morecashback so I can use the ferry Go somewhere else

I've been coming to Balboa Island for 19 years and walk by this market on a daily basis. My family…read moreand I have made purchases here many, many times over the years and have always been treated well...until today. I had a lottery ticket I needed to cash in (I won $10 and 2 free tickets) so my Dad and I walked in and I handed the ticket to the gal behind the counter. She told me I'd be getting $10 cash. To which I said, "$10 AND 2 tickets, right?." She responded by saying, "No! $10 is all I'm giving you." So I pointed to the ticket where it clearly said 2 Tickets. She then showed me the print out and said VERY rudely, "do you see what it says? It says $10 and that's all you're getting!" So I took my ticket back and told her, "ok, well then I'm going to take this somewhere else." As my Dad and I were walking to the door she said, "oh my god, you're such a fu*king bit*h." Now I understand the market is going out of business later this month and maybe they no longer care about their customers that have kept them in business for all these years, but I couldn't let this slide without saying something. This cashier had a rotten attitude from the second we walked in the door. I probably could've dealt with that and shrugged it off but being called a f'ing bit*h by her is not only grossly inappropriate, it's extremely offensive and beyond unprofessional. I will never go back in there or give a dime of my money to them again. If i could give them 0 stars, I would.

Great location! Right by the beach; fresh air and sunshine in the patio…read more Received warm complimentary chips with warm beans and salsa; so good! Beans taste homemade and traditionally made. Salsa had a little kick to it but not too spicy. Ordered the parrillada; the chicken was tender and moist. The shredded pork carnitas were crispy yet juicy. The steak was perfectly medium rare and tender to eat. Shrimp was cooked beautifully and firm. The corn was cold but it was still good! Came with a side of onions and jalapenos. The flour tortillas were taco sized. Great shareable plate for 2-3 people. Had the virgin margarita and it was one of the best virgin drinks I've had. Not just a bunch of sugar and soda water like other mocktails. It had freshly made syrups and with chunks of cucumbers. So refreshing!

We drove about 25 minutes to Carmelita because the posted hours said they were open until 10 PM. We…read morearrived around 9:30 PM, but the doors were already locked and we weren't able to get in We completely understand if the kitchen closes early or if there are reasons for closing before the posted time, but it was disappointing to make the drive only to find the restaurant closed 30 minutes before the listed closing time At the very least, it'd be helpful if the hours were updated to 9:30 so customers don't make the trip unnecessarily

Super friendly staff, great prices, and good deals. I love the BOGO for 5cents promotion they have…read more They have a great beer selection and they're always bringing in new and interesting stuff. They have plenty of cold ready to drink cocktails by the front. Definitely a one stop shop.

Ok, this is a place you need to go to if you enjoy spirits. Also, if you need recommendations for…read morea gift to bring to a party, or for the host of party, this is the place to go. What I liked here is they made suggestions that made sense? I didn't get offered things I wasn't looking for. Great service!