Let me tell you why I keep coming back here…read more It's not just the beer, although Bootleggers has plenty of that. It's the patio. There's something about the outdoor space here that makes Bootleggers feel like a little beer oasis tucked just far enough away from the hustle of downtown Fullerton. There are plenty of covered tables, lots of shade, and a large, permanently covered section with a giant TV showing sports and other important television events. When they have live music, it's usually the kind that actually improves the atmosphere rather than taking it over, you know, good musicians, good music, but still chill enough that you can have a conversation. And, of course, there's the beer. They have a really solid and diverse selection, with several IPAs, stouts, seltzers, and other options usually available, plus a selection of beers from other local breweries. It's hard to imagine coming here and not finding something you like. If you can't you're just an openly hostile person. Consider meditation. There's a food truck parked along the side that has basically become part of the Bootleggers landscape. And while outside food is no longer allowed, that's not really a hardship because the food is actually pretty damn good. The sandwiches, salads, and other offerings are all solid, but the fried pickles are the real reason I keep coming back. They're cut lengthwise, breaded just right, and fried until they're perfectly crunchy. Basically big, tart, crunchy submarines of fair food fun. I have a difficult time going to Bootleggers without ordering them. Every. Single. It's close enough to downtown Fullerton to walk to, but just far enough off the beaten path that the patio feels removed from the usual bar scene chaos. The street is nearby, but you barely notice it. It's just a nice place to sit outside, drink a good beer, listen to some music, watch a game, and hang out for a while. Sometimes you don't need another crowded bar with loud music and a $16 cocktail. Sometimes you just want a good beer, some shade, and a plate of ridiculously good fried pickles. Bootleggers does that really well.

Thank you Bootleggers! We hosted a couple's bridal shower…read morefor our son and his fiance a few weeks ago, and it was absolutely perfect! The on site staff and chef were fantastic, the food was incredible, and of course the drinks were delicious. It honestly was the perfect place to "shower" the happy couple with family and friends!

Great vibes, Friendly staff (Brian is RAD), awesome atmosphere, delicious brisket and bottomless…read moremimosas! Does it get any better? We Will definitely be coming back and bringing our friends & family!! (Need LIVE music BTW)

Love it here. Great atmosphere. Liza is a total vibe. Will definitely make this a stop every time…read moreI'm in town.

I mean.. just a few more spots before they take over the entire lot…read more We went here with my cousins on a self guided brewery tour. This was our first stop and it did not disappoint! We arrived at opening and were their first few customers for the day. My cousins have been here before and love their extensive selection of stouts. I went with a flight to get a feel of their menu - stand outs for me were the viejo and son of nectron. There was ample seating inside and out. They offer a different food option each day. There was a pizza truck when we went, but by the time they set up it was time for us to head to our next stop.

I hate when people ride on others' coattails...but in this case, I am THAT person. You see, my…read morefiancé has a 'Reserve' membership to Bruery and there are tons of perks to it...one of them being a bottleshare in their barrel room. If you've never done a bottleshare (like me!), it's a fun concept: A big, deep table full of ice full and everyone brings something to share. Simply put your bottle(s) in the table and make friends! Their Barrel Room is very spacious- they hold all sorts of events here. From what I gather, their bottle share events are once a quarter. So fun!

We had a great time at Brewery X in Anaheim! We tried the sour beer, mango beer, Mexican lager and…read morethe slushy, so there was definitely something for everyone. They also have X Eat on site, and we ordered the barbecue chicken pizza and chicken tenders. The barbecue chicken pizza was honestly one of the best barbecue chicken pizzas we've had! The chicken tenders were also good and made for an easy option to share. It's a fun spot to grab a few drinks, get some food and hang out. I'd definitely come back to try more of their beers and food!

Brewery X is a perfect example of how great marketing can build a brewery into a recognizable…read morebrand. They've done an excellent job with advertising, visibility, events, and getting their name all over Orange County. Unfortunately, I don't think the beer itself lives up to the popularity. Nothing I've tried has been outright bad, but very little has been memorable either. The beers are generally drinkable and approachable, but when you compare them to some of the genuinely great craft breweries around Orange County, I find the quality and creativity pretty average. To me, Brewery X feels like a brewery that became popular because they're exceptionally good at marketing themselves, rather than because the beer demanded that kind of attention. Three stars because it's still a fun place to grab a beer and they clearly know how to build a brand--I just wish the beer stood out as much as the Brewery X name does.

Went for dessert...it was fabulous! Consisting of the blueberry peach cobbler! Wish I could have…read morepurchased an entire cobbler!

Came here during the food and wine festival. This is a great place to sit and eat and drink. You…read moreare in the heart of California Adventure, so you could bring your trays to this area a relax. It is nice and covered in certain spots if you need a few minutes to unwind and relax. A lot of really tempting things to buy to drink. Plus it is close to some kiddie rides in case the kids get board and want to wander off close by. During the festival they had more substantial food in this area. Instead of the small tastes they had full meal size portions. We tried the impossible burger gyro. It was absolutely amazing! Honestly, you could not tell it was vegetarian. It tasted exactly like gyro meat. Plus the pita was soft and fluffy and the toppings were spot on, so good! I am not sure if it was vegan or if there was real yogurt on this meal, but it was honestly one of the best gyros I have ever had outside of Tarpon Springs! So good in fact that I had to try to recreate it back at home for dinner.

Radiant Brewery is a Hidden Gem! #beer #slushie . That's what drew me in! AND they have #softserve…read moreBEER! I haven't tried it but definitely will! Located in an industrial area on Lincoln and Loara in Anaheim. A definite #musttry #highlyrecommended From their website... A beer slushie is our beer served from a frozen slushie machine. Think of it like a Slurpee, Icee, or frosé, but that base is actually beer, chilled to perfection. Our slushies are typically just straight beer, but as some styles can change flavor once they are super cold, we may add agave syrup or additional purees to some slushie releases to achieve a frozen flavor that is closer to how the beer would taste as a regular draft pour. .

I already loved Radiant for the great beer, creative concept, and welcoming atmosphere, but this…read moreexperience took my appreciation to another level. Radiant made my dad's celebration of life truly unforgettable. Caitlin Mikasa, the General Manager, was kind, responsive, accommodating, and wonderful to work with from start to finish. She helped plan every detail, and our guests repeatedly praised the delicious food, excellent beer, and outstanding service. Kane, our bartender, was warm and welcoming and struck the perfect balance between respect for the occasion and celebration of a life well lived. I would highly recommend Radiant for any special event. The space, food, beer, atmosphere, and staff were all exceptional. I'll always be grateful that we were able to honor my dad--a TV director, guitar player, classic car collector, and very cool guy--in such a fitting place.

I'm a sucker for a great beer flight, and I was super impressed by Bottle Logic. We ended up…read moreordering a few rounds of flights to share. The beer selection is pretty large and delicious. One of the beers we got is the Tropical Hideaway, which really reminds me of the pineapple Dole whip at Disneyland. It's a smoothie-style beer with lots of tropical flavor. Tons of tables outside to hang out, and when we went there was a food truck with great smash burgers outside. And the bartenders are super knowledgeable about the beer -- we got some great recs. Lastly, they sell canned beer to take home. I got the She Shot First IPA (which has a very Rosie the Riveter meets Star Wars vibe), and it was phenomenal. Definitely a great place to spend a Friday night!

Bottle Logic is a great family-friendly and pet-friendly brewery in Anaheim!!! It's such a…read morelaid-back spot to come with the family, enjoy some good beer, play games, and just have a fun Sunday Funday... They always have a great selection of their own beers on tap, and we've really enjoyed the ones we've tried. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff is always friendly and helpful... There's a nice, shady outdoor patio that's perfect for enjoying your beer while the kids have some space to hang out... If you're sitting inside, they also have the football games playing, which makes it a fun spot to catch a game while enjoying a drink... The brewery is clean, kid-friendly, and pet-friendly, and they sometimes have food trucks outside, which is a convenient option if you're hungry... We enjoy coming here on Sundays with the family... If you haven't been to Bottle Logic yet, it's definitely worth checking out!!! ‍‍‍

Super chill vibe and food is amazing but the chocolate milk was out of this world…read more Make sure Nicole makes it! Just the right amount of sweet! And she was super helpful, definitely coming back.

This place was just okay. I ordered the lunch special, and while the portion was decent, the food…read morewas pretty bland. The drinks were also underwhelming and nothing to write home about. The highlight was definitely the atmosphere. They had multiple TVs throughout the restaurant, which made watching the World Cup easy and fun. The servers were also friendly, attentive, and professional, so I have no complaints about the service. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just didn't do it for me. There are better spots in the area, so I probably wouldn't come back.

After paying $55! for two beer flights at Breury down the street we went to Juniper and Morgan. We…read moremet an owner, Kathy. She apologized for not having the full selection (the parent company in San Diego controls the beer distribution) but she had 10 different beers for our experimental flights. I like the Golden Ticket, a Porter that's almost a Stout with no special flavors like chocolate or oatmeal. Could drink it all day. Then Kathy comes out a gives my newly 21 son a growler of Rice Lager called Mahjong on the house to celebrate his birthday. What a great place!

If you ever want to chill, watch a game, drink some good beer and have nice locals around you, then…read morethis is the place to go! Cathy was the sweetest and gave a solid recommendation on their sour ale that I'm so glad she told us about. The overall vibe of this place was just great, from the cute dogs to the friendly folks around us. I felt immediately welcomed. Even got a free homemade cookie from Cathy on the house! This place is such a gem, you gotta check it out.

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!