What a view! Super nice bar to of Lido House! It opens after…read more4 o'clock. Great bar! Great bar menu, good service good food selection on menu. The feta was creamy, savory and delicious!

Loved the ambiance here! We didn't have reservations but they have a section for walk ins with high…read moretop tables/chairs which was nice! They also let us bring a dog & baby in. Great views and vibes. Drinks are just a little pricier which is to be expected. The devil to pay was really good and a little smoky.

We made a reservation at Pioneer and really enjoyed this little spot! It's tucked inside a diner,…read moreso it can be a little hard to find at first, but it's just inside the back patio area with a cute wooden saloon-door entrance. The space is small, cozy, and intimate with just a few tables. Our waitress was super friendly and took the time to explain the menu and different options to us. - Guava Y Queso (4.5/5): I loved this! It was really unique with the cream cheese topping, but the combination worked so well. Definitely a fun spot for cocktails and something a little different!

Lets try this again since my original review was removed…read more The night was going great. We just had dinner near by and decided get drinks here. We've been here a few times before and always thought it was decent. So, we made the last minute reservation online and got here 15 minutes early. When we arrived, there was a short line, but per the reservation instructions, one of my friends went in to check in while we waited outside. Friend: Hi, I'm checking in for a reservation. Bartender: What time is your reservation. Friend: 10 Bartender: What time is it now? Friend: 9:45 Bartender: Then I'll see you at 10pm. Friend came back annoyed and explained what happened. The bartender didn't say it in a joking way, but with attitude and annoyance. Most staff would respond "Thank you for checking in, we will let you know when your table is available." We weren't going to let this ruin our night, so we waited and were seated by the hostess. The bar itself is dimly lit and very tight. The music was loud enough that we had to almost yell to hear each other. The waiter came by soon after and was extremely friendly. We said we'd been here a few times before, but it's been a while. He refreshes our memory by saying they specialize making variations of classics. They want customers to focus on the flavors and that's why the menu doesn't list the spirit in their drinks. Also, they only make drinks on the menu because their drinks are prebatched/premade. We ask for recommendations which he was happy to give. We each order a drink and a snack for the table. As we're talking (very loudly so we can hear each other), we lose track of time before we realize that it's been 20 minutes and we haven't gotten our drinks yet. For something that's prebatched, it shouldn't take long. Before we can flag down the waiter, he comes by and apologizes that they lost our order and had to put it back in. We appreciate the honesty and say it's no problem. 5 minutes later, our drinks and food arrives. He again apologizes for the wait and has a second order of our food that he's including for free. Honestly we were ok with just the apology, but extra food too? Hell yea. Sounds like it was turning around. The drinks were okay. Not amazing, but definitely above average 3.8 / 5. The snack, bread and butter, were surprisingly good. 4.5 / 5 When we asked for the check, the waiter brought the credit card reader and told us we can swipe our card any time and left it on our table. We look at the bill and realize the waiter not only gave us the 2nd snack for free, but comp'd 2 of the drinks also. We all agree this waiter is GREAT. So why the 2 stars? Well first let me say, I would leave it at 1 star, but the waiter definitely earned them another. We wanted to pay cash, so we waited for him to come back. Instead, the original rude bartender comes by and realizes we haven't paid yet. We ask if we can pay with cash. He explains that they don't accept cash. Friend: Are you sure? *Proceeds to try to insert cash into the chip reader slot* Bartender: You're pretty stupid, aren't you? Friend: Maybe if I swipe it instead *Doubles down and proceeds to swipe the cash through the magnetic strip reader* Bartender: Wow, you really are stupid. My friend is a 100% a goofball and having fun with the bartender. It was OBVIOUS that he was joking. Was it funny? A little. Was it stupid? 100%. But for the bartender or ANY customer service staff to call a paying customer "stupid", that's simply unacceptable. We're all pretty pissed at this point and simply swipe the card and the bartender leaves. As I said earlier, we've come here a few times. We don't live especially close, but when we're in the area, we would always consider coming here. Now, there's no chance. For any business, even if your drinks and food are great, customer service can easily DESTROY your experience and that's exactly what the bartender did. Note to the male bartender with no hair: You really shouldn't be interacting with customers. You were rude from the start and have no sense of humor. Could you be having a bad day? Sure, but that's not an excuse to be rude to customers. I know management saw my original post because it was removed, probably because I referred to the bartender by his hairstyle (or lack thereof) multiple times. If they rather remove my post than deal with their bartender, that's another sign to avoid this place.

My husband and I sat out on the patio with our small dog. The staff was friendly and even offered a…read morewater bowl for our dog. It was nice to sit outside and people watch, and the food was delicious!

Such a great find! Everything we ordered was SO good, and honestly, the prices are very reasonable…read morefor the quality and portions. We tried the pork belly BLT, loco moco, crispy chicken sandwich, calamari, cracked pepper bucatini, and the crispy edge sourdough pancakes, and there wasn't a bad dish in the bunch! The crispy chicken sandwich and calamari were standouts for me, but that bucatini was seriously incredible. And the pancakes were the perfect way to end the meal. Our server Damien was also fantastic! Super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Great food, great service, and reasonable prices. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

I've been here for more than seven times had an amazing experience, Sarah, Matt, and a lot of other…read morepeople they're super great. They feel super welcome. It's just an amazing spot just to come and relax and make sure you have a reservation! It's easier peaceful and vibes

Such an amazing time having brunch at Joey. Jack had a great rapport with the table and was very…read moreattentive.

I'm my friends' DD and kind of always have been. So, people that are DDs reading this, you will…read morepark at a leveled parking garage where you will pay and then walk up unless you want to valet your car. When you enter the hotel, you are going to automatically love that you can watch basketball, lounge, or socialize around a pretty cool group of bartenders. I usually order a coke with a splash of Henny or Jack. The ambiance here has trendy music and cool folks. It is a mix of 20 somethings up to 50 yr olds. I usually sit outside far from the random social smokers and vapers. Outside is real chill on their patio areas.

Girls, stay away from this bar…read more We came here after celebrating a birthday at SET, where our group spent around $1,000. My friend, a petite 5'3", 110-lb woman, sat quietly at the bar on her phone and hadn't even ordered a drink. Within five minutes, THREE security guards came to remove her. She wasn't aggressive, disruptive, or resisting. When we asked why, we were told they were "not obligated to give us a reason." The amount of force and intimidation was completely unnecessary. It was humiliating, disturbing, and completely ruined our birthday celebration. Absolutely unacceptable. We will never return!!!!!!!!!!

The atmosphere and decor is lovely. The service was on…read morepoint, helpful. The food was very delicious! We will definitely be back for their drinks and food AND the music

We visited Habana around 12:40 pm on a Tuesday and were seated almost immediately. Parking at The…read moreLAB can be a different story though, and honestly may be harder than getting a table depending on when you visit. We ordered the Cheese Empanadas and El Churrasco. I originally wanted a different empanada, but one of the ingredients conflicted with an allergy and couldn't be removed. The staff was welcoming and helpful in pointing out which dishes and components contained it, so we went with the Cheese Empanadas to be safe. The food came out within about 10 minutes. I really liked the pastry on the Cheese Empanadas because it was light and airy, although the cheese filling itself was a little heavy for my personal preference. The El Churrasco was good overall. I enjoyed the chimichurri, corn, and rice, but the skirt steak itself was just okay compared to others I've had. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. Overall, Habana is a solid option for Cuban food and everything we tried was good, but nothing particularly shined for me. I'd still be interested in coming back and exploring more of the menu.

Rating 5: the view of the marina; very attentive service; fish tacos; chicken wings and boutique…read moreshop Rate 1: drinks & the chicken pot pie Bonus points: a perfect little double cut slice of chocolate cake for my friend.

A + O means Anchors and Oceans which is located in Newport Beach where the pretty boats are docked…read more Found this just by searching on Yelp. I called ahead of time to ask about patio seating and whether they allow dogs, and they said yes! So we came with a party of six people and one furry friend. Overall it was a pretty busy weekend brunch. The food and service here were great! I would for sure come back. I ordered the fish tacos which came with three big pieces of fish and were overall tasty! Also tried a bite of the lobster roll and that was also a must order, fries are also crispy and the inside tasted like fluffy potato. We had a fun time and just overall a great experience here. This was our first time here and it gave all of us the impression that we would come back!

We stopped by this bar after dinner one night. Love it! The decor all over is neat! They have an…read moreoutdoor area and more seating inside along with the bar. Seats are limited. There's a tree right in the middle inside. The decor is best described as eclectic. I love it! The drinks were great! My guava martini was delish! We also had the espresso martini and that delish! The service was great! Everyone was super nice! They are open late! We stayed until midnight which was closing time on Sunday but we would have definitely stayed later! We are definitely coming back!

What a great little trendy bar hidden away! After the OC Fair we felt like a little nightcap &…read morethrough Yelp found this little gem. The ambiance was so cool with lots of Asian inspired decorations, total eye candy. The line for the drinks was a little long but went pretty fast and we were lucky to score 2 seats inside almost immediately. If not, you can stand around or sit on other little tables on their outside patio. You can view the drinks through a QR code, a wall menu or above the bar. The drinks were really good with fun names, it was hard to decide which I'd make my first! A great place to visit and enjoy a good drink.

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!!!

We started off by getting Fantuans Saturday for breakfast. We got the vegetarian and the taiwanese…read moresausage combo with milk tea. We ordered to go and the fantuans were ready and they made the milk tea fresh. The fantuans are huge and look cool with the purple rice, however we both agreed that getting them in Taiwan with regular white rice is better as the purple rice clumps and falls apart. Part of the fun with fantuans is re-molding it as you go and you couldn't really do that very well with these. The flavors inside were pretty good and definitely reminded me of Taiwan, but everything was big pieces- from the pickled veggies to even the large strips of tofu. This made eating it difficult. Chopping things up would have made for a better experience. We then had afternoon tea on Sunday. They gave us 2 tea pots for 4 people and refilled them once. We are used to each person getting to choose their own tea. Unfortunately, this made for a disappointing tea experience, however the food was really really good. It should be called afternoon tea treats with some tea. The server was also very nice, and was able to accommodate (with the help of theor mamager) a last minute vegetarian swap out for one of us - we didn't remember having the option for this, or a place to put a note during the reservation, so something to look out for next time.

The absolute best speakeasies are transportive, sending the guest into an immersive state of…read moresuspended reality for a while. From the sign as you enter, through the teeth, to the throaty-red textured walls, The Belly of the Beast encases guests in the whimsical journey down the whale's gullet. Who knew getting "swallowed" would be such fun? Keeping with the throaty theme, the space inside holds a few tables. It's an intimate space with ambient lighting and cheery Hawaiian/beach music. Puppets hang here and there, as well as other thematic, decorative details. My friend and I shared a few mouthwatering apps and imbibed a few delicious concoctions. Our wonderful bartender frim "outside" even came in with us, which made our experience even more personalized. We especially appreciated the complimentary shots! Our food was delicious and plentiful for apps: spam musubi, edamame, sliders, and shishito peppers. Now this is a big deal: my friend has celiac disease. She needs to be very cautious when ordering food. She self-advocates but much relies on the knowledge of servers. Our wonderful bartender, now our server, was very diligent and knowledgeable, and double checked ingredients with the chefs. Accommodations were made. Good times rolled on! Extra heaps of thanks on that! We fully enjoyed every minute of our (generous+) 90 minute time slot here. The service was amazing, the food delicious, and the cocktails made with magic. It was worth the drive, and one I'll gladly make again at next opportunity.

The Belly of the Beast - Pinocchio Speakeasy at Stowaway Tiki Bar, Tustin…read more The Belly of the Beast is a Pinocchio-themed speakeasy tucked inside Stowaway Tiki Bar in Tustin, and it's definitely a fun experience. You actually enter through the mouth of a whale, which immediately sets the tone. The decor and theming are really well done, with plenty of unique details that make the space feel immersive. The atmosphere is more intimate and private compared to the main tiki bar, which makes it a nice change of pace. The food menu is limited, but what we tried was good. The drinks were definitely the highlight. I had the Farewell Jimmy, Smoke the Monster Out, and Geppetto's Last Words--all three were great. Smooth, tropical, flavorful, and definitely potent. Service was okay, but nothing particularly stood out. Overall, The Belly of the Beast is a cool place to check out if you enjoy themed bars and unique experiences. For me, it's probably more of a one-time experience rather than somewhere I'd regularly return to. Still, the creativity, decor, and cocktails make it worth experiencing at least once.