I tried Qua for the very first time to celebrate the anniversary of two very dear friends ~ and for…read morea date night with the hubby. Qua is one of Kei Concepts' latest innovations, serving contemporary Chinese cuisine, and I was so excited to finally experience it! The spacious interior is modern and chic while still paying homage to its traditional roots. The service was on-point from start to finish. And our private dining room? Intimate, elegant, and absolutely gorgeous. I was obsessed with the theme and aesthetics! But what I was really excited about was the food--and boy, did it NOT disappoint! My friend hand-picked the menu so every guest could get a taste of everything Qua had to offer..and trust me, no one was leaving hungry! We started with General Tso's chicken wings, salt and pepper calamari, and crispy fried tofu. Then came the crispy shrimp red rice roll, which was unlike anything I'd had before--so unique and packed with flavor. Next up: XO fried rice with char siu, dan dan noodles, and steamed cod with black bean sauce. Every dish just kept getting better! And just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite, dessert arrived. Egg tarts, strawberry shaved snow, and mango sago pudding brought the night to the sweetest ending. Good food, beautiful ambiance, and celebrating people I love--what an unforgettable night! A total RxFoodie recommend!!!

I came to QUA for the second time specifically because I wanted to try their afternoon tea…read more Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were informed that the reservation I made was for the restaurant and not the afternoon tea itself. I was pretty disappointed because I had used the reservation link they posted on their Instagram Story and planned my schedule around coming here specifically for the afternoon tea experience. As for the restaurant itself, the food is decent, but in my opinion, it doesn't stand out as much compared to some of the other Kei Concepts restaurants. As someone who is Chinese and grew up eating both Chinese and Vietnamese food, I personally think Kei Concepts really excels when it comes to Vietnamese flavors. Their Chinese dishes aren't bad by any means, but considering the prices, I would probably go elsewhere if I were specifically craving fried rice, noodles, or dim sum. Customer service can vary, but I did appreciate that the manager came over personally to apologize and explain that they unfortunately didn't have any availability for afternoon tea. The reservation mix-up wasn't necessarily their fault, but I appreciated that he took the time to speak with us. The space itself is absolutely beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. I especially love the layout with the bar right in the heart of the restaurant--it really makes the space stand out. I'd still love to come back and actually experience their afternoon tea! Just make sure you're booking through the correct afternoon tea reservation link so you don't make the same mistake I did. Parking: Free and plentiful.

Part of Capo Craft Brewery, very nice bar. With both bar seating and regular seating in open…read moreshared space. Where you can get foods from other stalls and drinks here and enjoys over music (live DJ per scheduled). Drinks are great and well made. Friendly & nice staff. Great place to relax or chat up with your friends or family over great drinks.

So cool! This is my jam. I would move to the area just to be able to patronize them more often!…read more It's like a food court Nirvana with this bar as its anchor. There's a live DJ spinning energetic, sick tunes. And the food options are amazing, both in the bar and all around it. Onigiri. Japanese Curry. Thai food. A steak place. A ceviche bar. Tacos. Amazing dessert places, and so much more! The bar itself has two dozen libations on tap, many of which are amazing beers that they brew on site! And they have so much more going on: an attentive and friendly staff, unique and tastey cocktails with unique flavor profiles, and unique eats like smoked birria tacos and shrimp aguachile. I'm in love!

Strong Water isn't just a place to grab a drink, it is an entire experience from the moment you…read morewalk through the door. We were escorted inside and our hostess immediately started introducing us to the lore of the place: a capsized ship with the space decorated using pieces recovered from the wreckage. The room is VERY dimly lit, and we actually stood near the entrance for a moment while our eyes adjusted, but honestly that just added to the atmosphere. On the way to our reservation in the Captain's Quarters, our hostess gave us a little tour of the main room and even pointed out the bathrooms for later. Once we sat down, we met our bartender, Drew, who was fantastic. He walked us through the different menus, explained the food and cocktails, and really added to the experience throughout the night. I'm normally a whiskey drinker, so I started with the Southeast Spice Trade while my girlfriend ordered the Pineapple Whipped Colada. Both were delicious, but half the fun was watching Drew make them. You could really see the amount of care that went into the craft and presentation of every drink. For food, we ordered the chicken katsu and ahi poke nachos. I was especially excited when the nachos arrived and I realized they were made with wonton chips. I'm a sucker for wonton chips, so those were an immediate win. We obviously couldn't stop at one round of drinks, so next came the Tarobi Colada and Zombie King. Drew told us a little about the history of the Zombie King and gave us a lesson on rum, so I had to try it, plus it came in one of the coolest mugs I've ever seen. The Zombie King was easily my favorite drink of the night. The flavor was fantastic from beginning to end and dangerously smooth. I didn't even realize how much it had hit me until I stood up. Even leaving was part of the experience. We finally checked out the bathroom and the door has what feels like TEN different locks on it. It genuinely felt like I was locking myself inside the bathroom of an old pirate ship. Between the storytelling, incredible atmosphere, Captain's Quarters, food, cocktails, and especially the service from Drew, this was such a memorable night. Strong Water completely commits to its theme without sacrificing the quality of the drinks. Absolutely an experience worth having, and we can't wait to come back.

We have returned to Strong Water several times in recent months, so it's time for an update. We…read morefirst returned in early June since they introduced some new cocktails and food to the menu. The other visits were just because this is by far our number one place. Recently added cocktails: Buzzin' Jungle Bird (Jamaican gold rum, coffee infused campari, dark rum, pineapple, lime, hemp orgeat, cane, Angostura bitters). This is a great spin on a jungle bird, with some complexity and coffee flavor. I'm usually not a big fan of coffee, but it is at a good level. Chi Chi (Whey vodka, pineapple, lime, date, honey, coconut, salt). This has a great creamy texture which I believe comes from the dairy component of the whey vodka. It is well balanced with some sweetness, and I could taste the coconut and date flavors. Lapu Lapu (Asian rum, Jamaican rum, dry curacao, lime, orgeat, demerara). It is juicy, well balanced, and served with a flaming sugar cube on top. This is the cocktail they chose to serve at their booth at Tiki Oasis recently which says a lot, try it! Thai Me Down (Barbados rum, coconut liqueur, papaya, lemon, demerara, Thai basil). It is served old-fashioned style, and was light and perfectly balanced. Those Thai inspired flavors were all noticeable. Demerara Dry Float. They added and took this one off the menu as of now. It was a balanced light citrusy drink which was served with a delicious sidecar of Hamilton 151 rum infused with banana chips. I sipped half of that and mixed the rest into the cocktail. It was served with a beautiful ice shell. I'm guessing it was too labor intensive, and took up a lot of space in their freezers. Recently added food: Ahi Poke Nachos (marinated ahi tuna, masago, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, furikake, green onion). This is such a tasty starter with so many textures and flavors. I love that the nachos are wontons too, and not just chips. Crab & Cream cheese wontons. Nice crisp wontons with a good amount of crab and cream cheese inside. The chili sauce and spicy mayo adds another layer of flavor, and there is a slice of jalapeno on top for a little heat. Pan-Seared Scallops. This was an excellent lighter entrée. The four scallops are cooked perfectly, and even have a little dollop of caviar on top. I liked the mix of veggies and really liked the bed of potato puree underneath. Steak & Eggs (8oz hanger steak, crying tiger glaze, Nam Jim Jaew sauce, sunny eggs, rice). I normally wouldn't try steak & eggs for dinner, but I can't resist a good hanger steak. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and I appreciate that it was pre-sliced. The crying tiger glaze and sauce were so flavorful. There's plenty of rice to soak up any left egg yolk or sauce. Recently added desserts: Dubai Chocolate Lava Cake. This was excellent, but it's definitely sweet and rich. Save some room if you plan on ordering this. Ube Flan Cake. I'm usually not a fan of flan, but I have to try anything with ube and this was good. The cake had nice ube flavor, and I liked that the flan was a little firm since the looser custardy/gelatinous texture is not for me. This is definitely a lighter dessert than the lava cake. It's not a new drink, but I also had the Naval Grog for the first time. (Lost Voyage rum, overproof white rum, allspice dram, lime, grapefruit, demerara, honey). It is boozy with nice spice notes. Other repeat cocktails enjoyed were Tales from the Black Lagoon (my favorite), Missionary's Downfall, Agave Parrot, Singapore Sling, and Serpents Grasp all of which are excellent. Their cocktails, food, ambiance, and service are always top notch. Thank you Ying, Erica, Greg, Jordan, Joey, Iris, Karen, Kyle, Joy, and John for your wonderful hospitality during our visits. We will return again soon!

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) a salt shaker with 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.

Currently a Pixar overlay but I love the theming and decor. Gorgeous layout, wasn't busy when I…read morewent on a Friday at 5pm. Appetizer focus here but I ate at Club 33 so I can't speak on the food. The complimentary trail mix was a nice touch with drinks if you don't want to get food. Staff were very attentive and very polite. I appreciated the historical fun facts they shared. If you have the ability to go, take it all in!

Food and excellent service The art deco decor set the…read moreambiance that was just unique Well worth the membership

Thank you to Calvin & Allie Linh and Thinh..! with aum for the great hospitality…read more The wings and the margarita flights are recommended, delicious overall . Good music and great vibes !

Aum Beer House is an Asian restaurant and bar in Garden Grove. It's located on the historic Main…read moreStreet with parking in both the front and back. There are TVs throughout the restaurant playing a variety of sports games. AHI TUNA TARTARE ($15.75) - the dish only came with three chips for the entire dish which was crazy to us. Also, the seaweed salad was an interesting addition. We were not fans of this. 2/5 FRENCH FRIES ($8.40) - they have different seasonings and we chose the Cajun one. We liked that they were skinny fries and they were addicting. I especially liked the spicy aioli dipping sauce. 4.5/5 GARLIC NOODLES SHRIMP ($23.10) - we thought it could've been saltier and used more garlic. The shrimp add-on was $12.60 which was not really worth for 5 pieces of shrimp. They were big pieces of shrimp though although not the easiest to peel. 2.5/5 ANGUS BEEF RIBEYE ($50) - this was cooked well and had good flavor. It came with mushrooms, asparagus, and a dipping sauce that we didn't care for. We would've liked some flaky sea salt on top to add more savoriness. 4/5 For drinks, the aum fashioned ($16) was a standard old fashioned and the heart shaker ($13) was pretty good. They have happy hour 3-7pm Monday to Thursday but unfortunately not on Fridays or the weekend. It's a little alarming that my favorite dish was the fries. This looks like a fun place in the evening so I would come back for a night out.

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!

I had been looking forward to coming to this bar for a long time, so unfortunately, the experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. We arrived about an hour after opening, and the bar already felt completely unprepared. The bartender was eating food at the bar while we were there, and after getting our initial drinks, we were essentially left on our own. She never checked back with us, and not once were we asked if we wanted another drink. For a place I had been excited to finally visit, this was easily one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had. The service was inattentive, the atmosphere felt unprofessional, and the overall experience left a very bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

Amazing good, drinks, and ambience! This place has it out. It really throws you off because it's…read moretucked in a normal food plaza, but when you step inside, the mood is set instantly. Everything is very upscale. It is on the smaller side but surprisingly the restaurant was mostly empty. I have had this restaurant bookmarked since it opened but never had the chance to go. Happy I got to give it a shot, and I will definitely be coming back! Service was great. Very attentive server, busser, and bartender. Drinks 5/5: They have a full bar and they drinks are very well crafted. I ordered the Blue-Eyed Girl and the bartender mentioned the blueberry syrup being made from scratch. FOOD: Keep in mind that all of the dishes come with portions of 3 pcs - SPICY TUNA ON PUFFED RICE 5/5: So flavorful, not too much eel sauce as some places, and I loved that it was served on a rice cracker. Light and airy. - TRUFFLE POMME FRITES 5/5: Served piping hot and so fresh with just the right amount of truffle. - WAGYU SLIDERS 4.5/5: Tender and so flavorful. The buns were very slightly on the dry side but not very noticeable. - CAVIAR CONES 5/5: 3 cones for $18 is a steal! The creme fraise paired so well with the caviar. - HAMACHI CRUDO 5/5 - RAW OYSTERS 4.5/5: These were dressed very well. - BONE MARROW BIBIMBAP 5/5: Came out hot, crispy, and so good! The server was so sweet and brought us an additional bone marrow because our original piece barely had any. We were celebrating two birthdays and they offered two choice desserts on the house: - BANANA MISO CAKE 5/5 - CIR SORBET 5/5: The sorbet was so refreshing Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed everything here and on top of that, the menu was very decently priced. I am definitely coming back.

We really enjoyed our dining experience here. The vibes were great, service was so attentive and…read morefriendly, and the music provided by a live dj mixing the tracks were hits! I wish the dj would come play at some of the clubs back home! Food was great. We really enjoyed everything. The only thing that we probably wouldn't get again was the spicy tuna on puffed rice. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. However, everything else was wonderful and the staff made great conversation. Great place for a date night! We wanted to take some pictures but it's quite dark inside and the flash would definitely light up the whole interior. Would definitely consider coming back here the next time I'm in the area!

When I said "Bar" and "Santa Ana" in the Yelp search - of course it said "Club 616" in the first…read morespot - OF COURSE IT SAID 616!!! I was lucky enough to stumble across this gem of the center of OC when they first opened - and I am proud to be a regular here. I don't know how to go somewhere else - because I feel like the staff are giant gems in this jewel of a spot. Winters is a curator of boozy information that has helped me learn about "gin" and "root beer whiskey" so I can sound like an adult-ish purveyor, when really I know close to nothing except being a willing student to his creations. Dan the Man and Jacob always see me raise my hand in the corner of the bar, like the student I am, and have been willing to fill in the blanks for me when I know I am of thirst, but do not have the words for what to order. Every person working in the well has treated me with kindness - they have taken the time to get to know me, and I will be forever appreciative of how they have taken care of me over the years. But the real joy has been the transformation that this spot has for building a community of people in Santa Ana for real recognizing real. I have been bringing my Dad with me to play pool for the past few years. Sometimes people ask me if he plays professionally, I am terrible, and my skill incline is slow, he is patient and plays with the same level craftiness that the staff offer the cocktails. My Dad is always stoked when we have time to go have a few hours of games at 616 - especially now that there are regulars on 4th street that are excited to see that he is there playing - and they rush to write their names on the chalkboard to challenge him - or beat him in a game they really earned the W. On lazy Sundays, I watch couples sit with their drink, listening to Jazz, and watching my Dad whoop my ass while making amazing shots. I am forever grateful to Memo who sometimes takes a break from his shift behind the bar to give my dad an actual challenge - which allows me the chance to watch my Dad enjoy fellowship around the table. Knowing the table was a relic of the bars former self, and knowing the history that this spot has in Santa Ana is a reminder that so much around us can change - but it is those moments of the crack of the rack, the cheer of getting the combo shot, and the shake of hands when it's over that shows that it's not just about the pool table - but about the energy of a place that is welcoming and curated by people who care about what they do - and care about who comes through their doors. Thank you Jason and Mike B to bringing this to 4th St and supporting the community that was already here - and for building a community for the future. Thank you to Christina and Brandon for always having amazing pictures, decor, and fun events at 616 that help introduce new folks into this great spot. Time is short. Learn about Root Beer Whiskey. Write your name on the Chalk Board. No one lives forever.

I love the vibe here. It's about the energy and atmosphere for sure. Reminiscent of the bars /…read moreclubs in Baja California or Mexico in general, it's lively with a back patio area and even like a taquero there, at least on weekends. The drat beer selection is solid and the cocktails are well crafted. Highly recommend this spot. One of my favorite it's Downtown Stabba Ana

Cool & fun bar. Didn't know what to expect since walked by this place so many time and finally…read morewent in. If you're into 80s/90s games, arcade games, pinball machines, and console games both retro and current. Locate on the historical Main Street and with cool vibe. There's a bar in the middle of the room and surrounds by games and tables plus movies posters plus other on the walls. There is patios seating in the back for smokers. Games are cheap to play, a quarter or two and it was blast from the past. There're cocktails and snacks to purchase and you got to be 21yo to get in. Drinks are okey, not great and not bad either..for the prices, can't complaint. Service is friendly and chill. Had a fun time and relived some past game times.

What a vibe! Popped in with some friends to play some arcade games but we ended up just chatting…read moreover our seltzers. It's quite lively and loud and there's lots to look at. Their fried snackies and pizza look tempting so mayhaps another evening I'll tear up some chicken wings and garlic parm fries.