Great rooftop bar with view of Disney California Adventure. Located at top of JW Marriott. Bar and…read morepatio seating. Decent food options - got the sliders and the panini. Parking free for two hours at Garden Walk (about five min walk) with validation. Booked on Open Table, but there was seating around dinner time on Friday. Happy Hour was limited to cocktail list, and not published. Published for Tues/Wed. I would go back and bring visitors.

I just wanted to share my experience from yesterday…read more I called the front desk at the Marriott and asked if the rooftop would be open that evening. The young woman who answered hesitated and asked if I had a reservation. I told her I didn't and that I was just planning to stop by the bar area with one other person. She then told me that reservations were completely full and that I would more than likely not find anywhere to sit. Despite that, I decided to stop by anyway, and there was actually plenty of seating available. This type of response is not only inaccurate but can also discourage potential guests from visiting. If I had taken her advice at face value, I never would have come in. I believe this is harmful to business, and I hope the staff receives additional training so future callers are given more welcoming and accurate information.

A unique & beautifully decorated spot!…read more Spinach Artichoke Dip with mini toasted bread! Brisket Pizza...YUM Décor, Props, theme...really fun Service was excellent: very attentive, respectful & courteous. Will return soon to try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

Food: Decent Drinks: Good…read moreHappy Hour: Great deal! Decor: Perfect for spooky lovers Ambiance: Could use some music to match the theme Service: good & attentive waitress I actually ended up here by accident. I was trying to go to Villains Brewery. I didn't realize I was at the wrong place until I looked at the menu. The two spots are right next to each other, have similar aesthetics, and are easy to mix up. Since I was already there (and starving), I decided to stay. The spooky decor is totally my vibe, so I was happy to give it a shot. The food was decent not bad by any means, but it didn't have that wow factor. I've definitely had better steaks and mac & cheese, but everything was cooked fine and tasted good. The drinks were solid, and I liked the cocktail selection. What really impressed me was the happy hour. BOGO drinks plus two free sides with the steak is a pretty great deal these days. The steak was a little pricey for the quality, but honestly, what isn't expensive anymore.... Service was good. My waitress was attentive, though to be fair I was the only customer there at the time. My only real complaint is that the place felt a little quiet. With the spooky theme, some music would really help set the mood and elevate the atmosphere. Overall, this ended up being a pleasant surprise. I'd recommend it for food and drinks, and I personally enjoyed it much more than Villains Brewery (you can read my review on that one... no bueno). Not sure if the two businesses are connected, but I had a good experience at one and a bad experience at the other. ‍

This review is for the Trader Sam's mixology seminar. I haven't visited during regular hours yet…read more The inside of Trader Sam's was closed for a few months for renovations earlier this year. They have mixology seminars periodically, and I snagged spots for a friend and me a few days after they reopened. The cost is ~$180 per person and it is held inside the main bar area. They will also validate your parking. Arrive at least fifteen minutes before the start time at the check-in sign near the entrance. When it's time to enter, grab any available seat at the bar or any of the tables. Everything for making the drinks is set up ahead of time. You mix and garnish a cocktail and a mocktail. Kelly Merrell who is well known in tiki/cocktail circles guided the seminar. For an introductory mixology seminar, the format was great with a lot of basic cocktail education and interaction with the attendees. I've been making cocktails at home for a while and even picked up some helpful tips. The "Barrel of Mischief" cocktail we made had six different spirits, which was perfect for describing the different characteristics and some background on each. After mixing up the cocktail, you garnish it however you like from various options provided. The cocktail was very good. Even with all those different spirits, it was very balanced and not boozy and had some complexity. We also made a basic mocktail with lemon, simple syrup, and elderberry tonic. It was even garnished with a cute Mickey Mouse cucumber slice. Apparently, bars have been paying a lot more attention to mocktails lately, which is great for people who don't drink but still want to get the same experience. Once the seminar inside has completed, there is a reception for attendees across from the entrance in the Tangaroa Terrace outdoor patio area. The area was reserved and has tables, a large fireplace, and live music. We were served ahi tuna bites, Hawaiian fried rice, and a Taiyaki waffle fish filled with ice cream. We were also served a Miehana cocktail. Kelly and other Trader Sam's staff mingled with guests. Each attendee also received a Trader Sam's 15th anniversary mug a few weeks before its general release. I had a great time, learned a few tips, and I finally got to see the inside of Trader Sam's. Since reopening, they are now walk-in/waitlist only and no reservations, and they said it's actually easier to get in now. I'm looking forward to returning during regular hours for food and cocktails.

Wait time wasn't bad, even after we asked to change our seating from outside to inside…read more The staff was able to make suggestions to our party due to a nut allergy, as all of the listed mocktails included almond. Fun experience overall, with amazing decor.

Steak was amazing. I got the 30 day aged. It was incredible. Don't look at the price. Just get…read moreit. My wife got the prime New York and loved it. Would give five stars but the artichoke was disappointing as we got the weakest artichoke I've ever seen. Also, it was our friends 20th. And nothing was mentioned or even like a little desert for it. Would totally go back. Want to go and sit at bar as it looks amazing.

All the times we have been at Disney and we were never in the area to catch the bar open (it opens…read moreat 4PM) and we finally did! We got a great set of seats at the bar where all the action is. I love sitting and watching the bartenders work their magic with the drinks. The lounge is dark but not so dark you cannot see. It is very relaxing and tranquil actually. The drinks are amazing (I got a vodka martini, ice cold in the prettiest glass with blue cheese stuffed olives). The staff is amazing, very nice and made sure we were doing ok throughout our stay. I believe from 5 on they have live music (jazz) which was pretty cool as well. Plenty of seat whether at the bar or in one of the cozy seats surrounding the bar top. There is a selection of bites as well (but we had just eaten lunch so we'll need to go back to try stuff out). Drinks were tasty, they range depending on what you get (my martini was $20 and worth every penny). My Mom had the brambleberry and really enjoyed it. She said it was light and perfect after all the wondering around we did. Can't wait to go back.

Had a lovely time on Saturday after lunch at the Anaheim Packing District. I had always passed by…read morethis place and never went in, even though the outside looked so cool and fascinating. When we entered, the inside felt like we were in the inside of a train, there were various train themed decoration scattered throughout the walls and floors. My girlfriend got the sex in this city cocktail and I opted for the painkiller cocktail. Both were stunning and delicious. Lots of different photo ops for you and your loved ones as well as movies playing behind the bar. We also loved our bartenders, who made our drinks with ease and were knowledgeable in the different drink items. Overall, would definitely visit again!

I had been looking forward to coming to this bar for a long time, so unfortunately, the experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. We arrived about an hour after opening, and the bar already felt completely unprepared. The bartender was eating food at the bar while we were there, and after getting our initial drinks, we were essentially left on our own. She never checked back with us, and not once were we asked if we wanted another drink. For a place I had been excited to finally visit, this was easily one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had. The service was inattentive, the atmosphere felt unprofessional, and the overall experience left a very bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

Had a great experience at Twisted Tiki! The bartender was incredibly personable and made us feel…read morewelcome from the moment we sat down. I can't remember his name, but he mentioned he was from Virginia, and his friendly service really stood out. The tiki drinks were delicious and had a beautiful presentation--almost too pretty to drink! Their happy hour is a fantastic value, and we also tried the chicken skewers, which were very tasty. The tiki-themed decor is fun, colorful, and adds to the overall atmosphere. Between the great drinks, good food, and excellent service, we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend checking it out!

This was my first time at Twisted Tiki, and I really wanted to like it because I love tiki bars…read more It's a fun little place, and we enjoyed the two drinks we ordered. They were both tasty. I ordered the Zombie, which was really good and came with a cool zombie hand. We also had a nice time talking with the bartenders. Unfortunately, the air conditioning wasn't working that night, and it was really hot inside. We sat in the corner at the bar, and one of the bartenders was nice enough to turn the fan on the bar toward us. I appreciated the effort, but at that point it was basically just moving warm air around. We also ordered French fries, but they never came. We asked about them and were told the kitchen might be backed up. After we finished our drinks, we were ready to leave because of the heat, so we asked about the fries again. They went to check, but there still wasn't an answer as to when they'd arrive, so we canceled the order. I don't want to be too hard on the place because the drinks were good, the bartenders were friendly, and the broken AC may have just been an unfortunate situation that night. We actually went to Twisted Tiki because Mission Control wasn't quite what we remembered, so I'm not sure I would make a special trip just for Twisted Tiki based on this visit. That said, we're fans of tiki bars, so if we're in the area again, we'll definitely give it another try. Hopefully the AC is working and the French fries make it to the table next time!

I have the privilege of dining at Club 33 for my friend's birthday and it was an incredible…read moreexperience! Staff first welcomed us in the court of angels (downstairs courtyard area) and greeted us with refreshing chill towelettes. Afterwards, we were given a mini tour of the lounge and dining area. It was Alice in Wonderland themed and the interior was super cute and most importantly, ACed. We got a prix fix dinner with 4 courses: Steak tartare (4/5): pretty good standard steak tartare! Shrimp (4/5): super flavorful. My friends got the lamb porterhouse which was 5/5 and super tender and flavorful without the gaminess. American wagyu ribeye (3/5): the steak itself was pretty tough and lean. I had some difficulty even cutting slices. Would definitely skip this one. Cheese plate (4/5): pretty standard cheese plate. Overall, really great experience! The food itself isn't mind blowing, but the atmosphere, staff, and good vibes made our experience at Disney! Also, the bathroom is super nice to check out (they have personal mouthwashes, floss, and a powder area).

Had the privilege of being invited to dine here. The experience was something I enjoyed and one I…read moream thankful for. Service coming in was very hospitable and the woman who greeted us and walked us into the dining room was welcoming and kind. From there, I did not note any other servers who were as attentive or personable as she was. Regarding food, it's prix fixe and options were extensive in my eyes since our party had a variety of allergies as well as picky eaters. Here is my ranking of what I ordered: Bread rolls: 7/10 doughy but good to hold you over Beef Tartare: 9/10 (Toast was dry and tough to cut through and even had one of our party using their hands trying to eat this dish but overall good flavor.) Lamb Porterhouse: 10/10 (Incredible flavor and cook on this. The only down side was how small this was because I wanted more with how delicious it was) American Wagyu Eye of Ribeye: 7.5/10 (I can make food like this better at home. Was extremely dry on its own and felt like I had to saw through this with my knife. Fava beans were bland and not my favorite component here either. Cheese Plate: 9/10 (Standard and they were very accommodating in switching out the bleu cheese for something else) Overall, the experience was something intriguing since not many people get the opportunity to do. They even had merchandise for purchase but didn't pull the trigger on that. If I were to be invited to return, I think I would go for the vibes with friends but not necessarily because I felt the food was phenomenal (The turkey leg is still so much better and unbeatable at the park). Also prices for drinks were also obnoxious but maybe that's to be expected in this park. Last thing to note for future diners, this place had majority of us freaking out over the dress code but the place seems lax on it since we saw people with disney merch on and mickey ears (which we were informed were absolutely not allowed in).

I'm a little confused about this place, as it's like really weird going to a bar during the day…read morewith children and you're only allowed 2 drinks max in 20 minutes. You have to book on the app, and it wasn't a long line to wait after your time is ready. They do cram like four different parties in one booth. I ordered both the blue milk, non alcoholic drink and the pink milk drink as well; I preferred the blue ones since it came with a cookie. They both were fine. Everyone seemed to get the bread which was tasty like a pretzel and the cheese sauce was very spicy. I enjoyed the music and I appreciate that the service was good. My husband got two free soda waters! .

Oga's Cantina is one of the coolest spots in Disneyland! Found at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, make a…read morereservation just to be safe. It's Disney theming done so well with Star Wars vibes and fun, tasty, very expensive drinks. If you have a Magic Key Disneyland season pass though, you will get a 10% discount so be sure to alert the staff to this. I've tried a bunch of mocktails & cocktails here and they're all exciting and fun. I've also tried some snacks, that I would say the same about. None of either was mind blowingly amazing but they're good and pretty. I actually prefer going for their beers - all special and cool craft brew options. However, they used to have a really cool beer flight with an even cooler souvenir! They don't seem to have that anymore and I wonder if it just wasn't popular with the high $86 price tag for the small tasters of the beer. It was sooo cute though! Most of the beers themselves are low potency, but the $14.75 6.5% Jogan Blossom Hazy IPA is a nice ube flavored brew. The other 3 beers on tap are under 5% and $18.25. Drinks at Disney be pricccccey! 45 minute time limit and 2 drink maximum! Overall, love Oga's Cantina and even if you don't drink, it's a great experience to feel like you are IN one of the cantinas in the Star Wars movies.