A speakeasy at night, hidden within a diner during the day. So far, I've been to this speakeasy 3…read moretimes (different years). The vibes are still intimate and drinks are still strong which is AWESOME. I noticed they expanded the space a bit toward the back recently to offer a little more seating. I usually recommend a max party of 4 but cool to see they could now accommodate a group of 9 in the back room without issue. They take reservations in advance and walk-ins may go on a wait list. It's great so that each patron/party has a comfortable, undisturbed experience. It's not a crowded, loud, or messy type of bar. Love that they initially provide us with water before we order. Old Fashioned was fragrant and smooth. Orange peel scent was pleasantly present throughout the drink - they used a spray instead of zest - impressive! My partner prefers his whiskey with stronger flavor than the default Makers Mark though he might ask for a different whiskey next time. *RATED 8/10 Fuzzy Navel was sweet and flavorful just as I like it. Major points for the foam being vegan-friendly as is. The foam texture is fun and very peach forward. Would order again. *RATED 10/10 Cheong Soda (price unlisted on the menu) was a nice finishing, non-alcoholic drink to sober us up. The Cheong (Korean fruit preserve) is apparently different sometimes - this time, it was blueberry. First time taking my boyfriend here and he LOVED the experience. We'll be back!

A true hidden gem. The cocktails here are unlike anything you'll find at a typical bar--creative,…read morewell-crafted, and full of surprises. Every drink feels thoughtfully designed, with unique flavors and beautiful presentation. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, making it a great place to slow down and enjoy the experience. The staff are passionate about what they do and happy to guide you through their creations.

Had a fantastic time at Fable and Spirit with my fiancée. I went with the Fable burger and she had…read morethe crispy chicken sandwich, both were amazing, no notes. Service was on point, the inside has a great vibe, and the whole place just looks fantastic. Easy recommend, and we'll definitely be back.

While vacationing in California, this restaurant was on our must try list…read more The restaurant is located in a really beautiful spot by the marina in Newport. The inside is elegant and charming. We started with the Wood Fire Octopus - 10/10. It was outstanding. So flavorful! The potatoes and shishito peppers were a nice touch. For my entree I had the Fish and Chips - 10/10. This was delightful. It was paired with fries, peas, and a curry remoulade - omg sooo good! I loved the peas. For dessert we had the chocolate budino - this was a hazelnut streusel paired with some caramelized bananas. This was also a 10/10 - so delicious. Our waitress was wonderful! She gave us some great recommendations and was very friendly. Overall, we had a lovely dinning experience! Everything was exceptional! A note for parents: they had a high chair and a kids menu. The place was kid friendly. I appreciate this so much!

I went to Joey yesterday to celebrate my birthday with friends, and Madelyn made our time there…read moretruly unforgettable. I'll always remember her warm smile and wonderful service. Thanks a lot, Madelyn!

Katarina was excellent! Food wise The Joey was great! we even had bubbles while we were waiting for…read moreour tables. The vibe was pretty chill, it eas busy but no one was rushing. All in all-must come back when i visit New port again!

Classy, clean, pretty, and unpretentious bar, and by unpretentious I mean they give you a bottle of…read morewater instead of putting you on the spot and asking, "Expensive or toilet?" The giant pretzel is amazing (we know, because we had a bad one at a German restaurant the night before)- it was soft and buttery and filling, with a rich cheese sauce. The truffle fries were great. And the chicken sandwich has great breast. The buffalo chicken eggrolls are good, but they taste more like macaroni and cheese than buffalo chicken (needs more wing sauce maybe). But their side salad is weird, full of blueberries and oranges. Beh! Don't order too much- there's no fridge in the room. And, if there's no ice machine in case you are thinking you can just turn the drawer into a cooler, uh, like my friend.

Valentine's Day is super happening here at the bar and so many fancy cars waiting to be parked…read more It's definitely a scene and be seen. lol super entertaining to watch everyone interact. I love my crudo and Moët champagne. We had a great time here tonight with my son and his adorable girlfriend and will definitely be back with my daughter next week. They need some smoked almonds as bar snacks but other than that, super cool hang in Newport Beach!

Jereny was amazing serving us this weekend, and the manager Tawny took hospitality to the next…read morelevel with her attentiveness and enthusiasm. The ambiance was like stepping out of OC and into a setting out of a fantasy- intimate, rustic, and romantic. The food was delicious and the cocktails were refreshing. Will be coming back for more memories with the girlfriends!

Love coming here for any excuse! It's perfect for a romantic dinner, love their romantic vibe of…read moredim light with candles and they usually welcome you wit a small Sample of rose! If it's your anniversary they do a little cute message in the table for you with Fake rose petals! Make it's more special night! My favorite dish!! Rum pepper shrimp , it's just perfect! Their cocktails were on the sweeter side for me, but all depends on how you like your cocktails! They always have the best fast service and easy to book a reservation online! Parking could be a little bit complicated since they don't have valet!

The view is the best and the main attraction of this restaurant. We have visited several times over…read morethe years, and it is always so nice to sit outside with a view of the water, boats. Our server was fantastic and checked on us regularly, making sure our water glasses were refilled and our cocktails delish. The food was fine. Not the most amazing meal but it is more than made up for with the views and the staff!

TLDR; Pretty sure this spot used to a pretty crappy brunch buffet spot. Decided to come and see…read morewhat the new spot is like. Advertised live dj on sundays when we made reservations and there was no live music. Food is overall bland as hell, steak was chewy and dry and unsalted it seems. Chicken and waffles board was probably the worst chicken and waffles I've had, and all the sides that came with it seemed random as hell. We were excited to try a newish brunch spot out and to get a bottle of champagne for mimosas. Little did we know, that the mimosa would be the best part of the meal. This spot replaced a super crappy brunch buffet, that was one of the saddest buffets I've ever been to. Saw that they opened a new concept and saw that they advertised live DJs on sundays for brunch. So we decided to try it. We sat down and ordered the chicken and waffles platter and steak and salad plate. The chicken and waffle plate was really not that good, not a single item on the platter was good. Waffles, you can tell they tried to make it fancy, but just tasted weird and dry. The syrup, looks like they make in house also, not sweet enough and bland. The chicken was the least bland item out of everything, but it's not worth it at all. The steak was one of the chewiest, dry steaks I've had in a while also under seasoned, maybe even no salt. The chicken platter also had random items on it, that made no sense. Random sprigs of rosemary, marshmallow amongst other items. Nothing seemed to gel and it looked like they were just trying to fill the space with easy things. The mimosas that came with the chicken and waffles platter was the star of our meal. Honestly, I'd say it's hard to make food taste this bland and whatevers. With what they are charging, the steak shouldn't be dry and chewy, let alone not seasoned. Everything was under seasoned like we were in a cardiatric ward in the hospital. You can make better food following any recipe on YouTube. 2 stars for the mimosa and the server was very friendly, service wasn't anything to write home about though. Not busy at all, and a lot of workers just standing around. We didn't get checked on much throughout the meal. Oh and the valet was free at least.

Fun little quirky bar with a lot of eclectic decor where you can enjoy some really novel drinks…read more Went here on a Saturday night and although there is a long line to get drinkservice was still very good despite the amount of people that were there. I ordered the halo halo and was not disappointed by the garnishes and was impressed by the amount of work involved in making that one drink.

A very special bar, from the drinks to the decor. I really like that they are open during the day…read moreand also late at night, with mixed indoor and outdoor seating (though the outdoor seating is a bit worn). Vibes are always good. If you have some time while browsing The Lab during the day, I recommend stopping by for a drink! It's also nice to include in your barhopping itinerary in the evening since there are a number of breweries around too. I've had mixed experiences with the bartenders. Luckily, the gentleman manning the bar during my most recent visit was very friendly. Drinks are always great. I've tried a variety of drinks from the menu here, but my favorites are: -Love in Drunk, a lovely cocktail with cucumber and grapefruit flavors that create a fresh watermelon taste when mixed together -Bee's Knees, short but strong and sweet -London Mule, very herbal thanks to the gin and very refreshing

Small servings but just right to satisfy ones hunger Simple…read moremenu but with interesting taste that transports one to the land of where the fresh ingredients used Chilled drinks Beautiful interior that looks classy Prompt and friendly service Server Annie served as a slice of cheesecake after discovering its our anniversary...a nice touch Of course, will come back to try their other items

Absolutely loved our experience here! Make a reservation though, cause this place gets busy! They…read moreare also good for big party, family gatherings as well. My party arrived here at 12 for a 12:15pm reservation on a Saturday and was pleasant to be seated early. Otherwise, there's some outdoor shaded space for you relax with your party before getting seated. We were here with our toddler, and the Qua team accommodated by not only offering a high chair, but also plastic utensils, plates, and even a plastic mat to avoid mess at the table. We were overwhelmed with the options available, but narrowed down to a few. They offer anything from dim sum, appetizers and the typical carb and meat dishes available at any chinese restaurants. Good thing is that their plates tend to be on the smaller side so you can over order slightly without feeling too guilty. A few dishes to highlight: - Crab roe noodles - it's traditionally eaten with noodles but they do offer it with rice. I like that it's not as oily or as pungent as the ones I've had in China, it feels a bit less heavy/healthier. - Siu mai - somehow, the texture of the ground pork inside is different. It taste more like shredded meat than ground meat, which is interesting (not better or worse) - Fried rice was amazing We also ordered the crab and egg glass noodle (forgot exactly what it's called), but found the noodles to be too dry. It has good wok hei, but the glass noodle soaked up all the moisture in the dish and it was too dry to eat. Overall, amazing experience. If it weren't over an hour drive to get here I'd come back more often!