Great way to get turned onto smaller wine producers & traveling for wine. After going to a few of…read morethese- you want the full experience and you just might end up in Napa or Paso on your next trip! Also has great recommendations for the areas when urs time. Fun atmosphere!

I love wine and going wine tasting! I'm by no means an aficionado, but I love learning about wine…read moreand try to get into wine country as often as I can.....but it's not always easy to get away, which is where VinoPop comes in. Pop-up tastings with the winemaker in Orange County? Where all I have to do is drive to a local restaurant with yummy food with my peeps? Yes please! Aside from the fact that they have somehow managed to get so many amazing winemakers to come share their knowledge and ply us with delicious wine right here in Orange County, I love that VinoPop has created a community of wine-loving peeps from all walks of life who get to come together and geek out over their favorite grapes. Whether you are new to wine or have a seasoned palate, you will not be disappointed!

One of my favorite food and spirit festivals. We came sober and left full and drunk. There were…read moreso many different tastings. My favorite was affogato and vodka. The food was all really good. We came in an uber. The dock next to the yachts was pretty cool with caviar tasting. We will be back next year. Happy Yelping!

This event is super luxurious! Where else are you going to try out 90+ wines, drink $50+ Wisky,…read morefollowed by seafood tastings such as scallops, foie gras, and melt in your mouth beef dishes with live jazz playing in the background and have the opportunity to become a home version of the Top Chef? Wait there's more. The all inclusive ticket also lets you mingle with Star Chefs such as Hubert Keller, Rick Bayless, and Rick Noonen. You also get your very own Riedel wine glass for the tastings. Joseph Phelps, Pipillon, St. Supery? These aren't second labels and also if you scour carefully, there were some boutique wineries present that had stunning wines! Of course there were tons of food, love Anqi's crab dish, Driftwoods Porchetta, B candy's rainbow bright mini cake, braised beef cheeks from chef JoJo from the Honda Center, Buttercake from Mastros, Clubster roll from SlapFish....tons of rediculous good stuff! You get to lounge on oversized sofas overlooking the swirly building that of the Civic Center. There were also beer/vodka/tequila/non alcoholic drinks available. Super fun event, would HIGHLY recommend taking people who enjoy food and wine pairings to the next level.

More accurately the the "Newport Beach Wine and Spirits Festival". I admit to being pleasantly…read moresurprised by how much I enjoyed this event. Parking was free, crowds were light, and no waiting at the dozens of vendor tables offering tastes of their wines, tequilla, vodka, whiskey, etc. Vendors were set up in several rooms and also outdoors which helped keep people from being bunched up; I always felt like I had plenty of breathing space. I'm mostly a wine drinker and tried many different wines; it was difficult not to overdo it as there were such a variety of tastes. There were definitely a larger number of "spirits" on hand and I couldn't resist sampling some tequila in a room full of vendors and also some whiskey from a vendor with a special tasting area. The event had tables of appetizers and finger foods to complement the booze, things like sliders, egg rolls, gyoza, little sandwiches, nuts, crackers, etc. For the most part I thought the food was surprisingly good. This was an excellent event but I must admit that my strong rating is influenced by the acquisition of free tickets. If I had paid the full price I still would have given at least 4 stars though.

Thanks to Hayley and Yelp, we scored two tickets to this year's Newport Beach Wine and Spirits…read moreFestival held at the beautiful Balboa Bay Club Resort! It was amazing! We arrived a little early and drove right up for complimentary valet parking. Staff was ready and waiting to welcome us in! Throughout the event area were tables of food, wineries, and distilleries, all for a day of tasting! I tasted quite a few very good wines, had a shot of Casamigos Anejo tequila (wow!), and tasted a Kettle One margarita. Then, we visited the Macallan area for a tasting of their 12 year and 15 year scotch whiskey! All the while listening to the live music and filling ourselves up with yummy bites from food stations positioned throughout the event areas. The bay side setting gets you up close to the harbor and boats. It's the perfect setting for this fun event. Now back to reality and life in Temecula! Thank you Hayley and Yelp for treating us to this fabulous event!

Our somm made my birthday celebration a fun, informative, and incredible memory! I have received so…read moremany compliments from friends and family about their enjoyment of the wine pairing experience! Thank you Lexie!

The Wine Fundamentals tasting class, which included old and new world wines, was very informative…read more Karen was knowledgeable, fun, and offered great cheese and food pairings aswell.

The sommelier guided wine tasting was definitely one of the highlights of the Newport Beach Wine…read moreand Food Festival (9/20/14-9/21/14) as shown by the packed house on both days. Jörn Kleinhans, a sommelier expert himself, did a great job moderating the sessions in such a way that they were both educational and entertaining, but also didn't feel too rushed even though we were covering 6 wines with 4 panelists in only 45 minutes. There were several times that the entire room was laughing (panelists included), which gave the sessions a nice, fun atmosphere. People left with a smile on their faces not only because they learned something, but also because they had a good time.

We registered for a well-advertised wine and cheese tasting from this organization via Meetup.com,…read morepaid $85 each, and showed up promptly along with other guests. Except Joey never showed up. Someone called him and he said he knew nothing about an event. He didn't seem apologetic about wasting our time (considering that we blew a valuable Saturday afternoon getting ready, driving in traffic, parking, etc.). Very disappointing and amateur. Waiting for a refund.

Visited here for lunch with a client. Great personality and dedication towards his craft. This club…read morehave some exquisite art pieces and internal decor. Love the library and waiting room vibe. While I had expectations on the food offering, which is usually standard, it was rather delicious and thought out. Good flavors with every bite. Service is definitely expected here and they were stellar. Would love to come back and enjoy another meal while trying out their private selections of wine.

I came to the Pacific club for a business event, and the food exceeded my expectations. The salad…read morewas delicious! They brought out a quarter chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The chicken was very moist and melted in my mouth! The mashed potato's were buttery and delicious! The dessert was yummy and light!

I found Boat & Bottle when looking for a memorable experience to take my wife on for our first…read moreValentine's Day as a married couple, and I am very glad I did. Captain Sebastian was super friendly and a fantastic communicator, making sure we had all the information we needed to make it to the launch ramp on time (directions, parking, etc.). We got lucky and caught a SpaceX launch from the boat, which was surreal to see. We opted for the V-day package which included flowers, chocolates, and balloons and really added to the ambience. Overall it was a magical night, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique date night.

I booked a boat and bottle for my sister's birthday. Captain Sebastian was kind, communicative, and…read morean all around amazing host! We will definitely be booking again!!

This year's 6 to 6 event at the Orange County Fairgrounds seem to have less vendors both on the…read morefood side and on the product side. The plus side this time around is that they have a completely covered area to eat your food. Picnic benches are laid out with a full awning. Parking is still great. Prices have gone up for both the tickets and parking so be prepared to pay $15 for parking and $15 to get inside. Services dependent on what vendor you buy your food from some will accommodate the request and others will not. Of course if there's no accommodation to the customer, they've lost my business.

So FoodieLand acquired 626 Night Market in October 2025 and this was my first time visiting since…read morethe new corporate ownership. [Parking]: $15 per vehicle for on-site parking just to enter the OC Fair & Event Center. [Admission]: Our party purchased the same-day tickets and paid a $16 per person entry fee. [What to expect]: The market was approximately half food vendors and half arts / crafts / gift vendors. There were solid craft and gift vendors, but not too many art vendors. The food was extremely overpriced ... a simple appetizer = at least $15+ & a filling meal = at least $25. The only real positive? There was a mahjong area that offered free lessons. The performance stage was alright. [Food]: Our party ended up getting only 6 pieces of soup dumplings (aka XLB) from Dumpling Dream for $14 and a cup of gelatea from Boutcha for $7.20 (one of the most affordable and best item to get at the market). [Conclusion]: If I ever come back to 626 Night Market, I would probably stick with the Arcadia location as parking is free and the admission fee is slightly cheaper. I am still having a hard time digesting the fact that getting into the market cost $30+ before even buying any food if I come here alone and I would also need to spend another $25+ just to feel like I had eaten a legit meal. I am good with this one-and-done visit.