Such a cool little spot. I really enjoyed the fun creative…read morecocktail selection. I really wish I remembered our server's name, because she was fantastic, great at recommending drinks to our tastes and joking with us. I loved the layout as well, with some areas feeling more "public" and some more tucked away and intimate. Definitely a great date night or small group spot.

Everything about this place was perfect! Cozy ambience, good music, delicious food and drinks! We…read morehappened to be there on a Monday Magic night and had a great experience with the magician doing some personal close up magic. So fun for weeknight date! I will definitely be back. Can't recommend enough!!

We were looking for a place to eat on 4th of July and ventured out to San Clemente. Drift came up…read moreon yelp and had great reviews so we decided to check it out and we are so glad we did! We had to wait like 10-15 min to get a table since we didn't have reservations and it was a holiday but it wasn't a bad wait. My boyfriend ordered a beer (don't remember the name) but he really liked it and was a fan. For food we ordered the loaded tots with pulled pork. It's listed as an appetizer but it is pretty big! It can be a full meal! We loved the tots! The side of bbq sauce was so delicious and we asked for more sour cream which added even more flavor. We are big fans! My boyfriend ordered the pulled pork sandwich and he loved it! We are definitely adding this place to our rotation! The service and ambiance was great too!

This was a fabulous restaurant and distillery! We celebrated our friend's birthday and had the…read morepleasure of having Fernando as our server. Fernando made sure we were well taken care of and brought us the most delicious meals ever! We were fortunate to meet the owner Ryan, who was so pleasant and attentive. Thank you for an amazing experience!

If you haven't visited Cutwater Spirits, what are you waiting for. This place is a must stop,…read moreespecially if you enjoy your cocktails. The ambiance is an entire atmosphere. From decor, to seating, to the outdoors patio seating, it's great. They have a full bar with seating. They take reservations but, depending of the size of your party, there's automatic gratuity. They have viewing tours here and a full purchase area for all their cocktails. The service we received was 5 stars. We were a party of 15 and they were so tentative. They would bring cups of ice with our canned drinks, we didn't have to wait long after ordering, etc. the staff that assisted us needs to be recognized. All the employees working Friday late afternoon who tend the left corner in the front - kudos! We stuck to the cans because we went for happy hour. During happy hour cans are only $5 and their Ssignature cocktail drinks are only $10 instead of $15. Their Happy Hour appetizer menu is great too. The bulgogi loaded fries are sweet with some heat from the aioli. I do wish the meat were chunks like the original bulgogi instead of slow cooked braised beef that's shredded up. I would also ask for the sauce on the side because it can be a bit much if they put too much. The bbq pork sliders were yummy. The bread was soft, the meat had a subtle sweetness, and the coleslaw added a nice bright freshness to the heaviness of the meat. I only wish there was more slaw on them. The habanero buffalo wings were some of the best wings I've have. They were crispy, the meat was seasoned and not just sauce, and the buffalo sauce was chefs kiss. They are spicy so if you don't do spice definitely get another flavor. If you love visiting breweries or just want to try a new place out you have to come to Cutwater. It's amazing and I can't wait to go again

Wasn't impressed. Slow service…read more First time. Never again. Love cutwater. Better at petco park.. I know it was pack. Short on staff. No excuse..

Christina makes a mean margarita! I've had her make me strawberry ones and they are delicious…read more This last visit she had her pre-made batch for a $10 margarita promo. What's better when you are going to have tacos from Mexico City Cuisine. A great Combo & Collaboration if you ask me! She's keeps the area neat and tidy and shares space at the Colab location. *Mango is coming in the near future & I'm so looking forward to trying it when it does make its debut here! One day I'll try Bees Knees too! Cheers

Justin was great! We booked a private cocktail class and tour and it was so great. I can't wait to…read morecome back!

Overall, I really enjoyed my time here. The inside gives off a great hole-in-the-wall vibe, and the…read moreinterior is nicely designed. One tip, the sweet spot seems to be groups of four since most of the tables are set up that way, so that's probably your best bet for a shorter wait. Old Fashioned -- Perfect. I loved the smoky flavor; the bartender actually smokes the wood, which really comes through in the drink. Butterball Whiskey in the best way. Super smooth, you almost don't taste the alcohol at all. Feta Cheese Dip -- Surprisingly really good. The feta and tomatoes gave it a rich, umami flavor. Only downside: I wish they gave more bread because we had way more cheese left over. Goat Cheese Empanadas -- Solid. That classic goat cheese tang/funk, but really well done. BBQ Brisket Sandwich -- Just okay. The brisket itself had good flavor, but the bread was a bit too toasted and it felt like something was missing overall. Definitely planning to come back!

Asian wings - dry Proper Pastrami - flavorless AND dry…read more Brisket Sandwich - no smoke, flavorless AND dry Beer - wet

Randomly stopped by this place after a long day of hiking on the way back to our air bnb. It is…read moreimpressively small for everything going on inside. We were there an hour before closing and it was just us with an employee. He was so helpful, walking us through a tasting (the giant rock gin is phenomenal). We got to try their cocktails, as well as their liquors. Then, he took us through the distillery and told us about their process. It was such a fun experience. Definitely recommend!

Small distillery crafting up limited batches of liquor in Joshua Tree! It's a cozy space that has a…read morehumble charm with it. They do a little tour and explanation of their process in their still room that can hold a small group of about 10 people if it's not busy. They also have some fun swag for sell that makes a great gift. Overall, enjoyed our time with our group here! A good addition to our itinerary.

For some reason, I thought the steak special was on Thursday, but nope--it's actually Tuesday…read more Still ordered the steak because, honestly, why not treat myself? It's $25 at regular price with no Old Fashioned (sad face), but holy cow was it deeeeeelicious! Get the peppercorn sauce. TRUST ME. That sauce deserves its own Instagram account. Seriously, bottle that stuff and call me--I'll buy it by the gallon. Omgeeeee yummmm. My friend's plate? Yeah... a whole different story. The birria was so dry, and no consomé on the side? Rude. Definitely wouldn't recommend or order it again. Also, shoutout to the lone ranger working the restaurant/bar. This guy was taking orders, mixing drinks. When he forgot our drink refills, I was like, "Dude, you've got enough on your plate." Poor guy was straight-up doing the most. Someone give him a raise. Parking was good for a weekday and ambiance was really chill. I'd definitely come again. Come check them out! You can thank me laters!

I ordered the Quinoa Salad with Birria and balanced the sorta healthy salad with a side of onion…read morerings. Both were Delicious. A friend at the table ordered the Zombie Cocktail from Sin Ship Spirits. It was 19.5% ABV but tasted delicious. Dangerous!!! Glad I wasn't drinking lunch that day... I would not have survived. Service was excellent and our food came out super fast. The indoor/outdoor layout made the place feel airy. There were tons of different seating options from bar seats, to booths, counters to stand at. Street parking wasn't too bad either. In addition to the great alcohol drinks, they had a self serve soda machine and a few other nonalcoholic options.