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    Wax Social

    4.4 (61 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Love and Happiness. Delicious milk and tea infused riff on a boulevardier.
    Todd B.

    Four of us went for drinks. It's a fairly small space with a lot of character. The music was excellent. Definitely part of the vibe, but not so loud that we couldn't talk. The drinks were all great. Good selection of classics and originals. The food menu is mostly small plates, but they're all substantial. The sliders are gigantic. The rockfish tacos were tasty. The service started off attentive and helpful, but seemed to get spotty when it got a little busier. Everyone was friendly, things just took some time. Would definitely recommend for a night out, and it'sa unique bonus if you happen to be staying at the motel. Parking out front is very limited, but there's a larger lot around back.

    Basque strawberry cheesecake
    Jana S.

    Incredibly delicious small plates. Braised pork gnocchi to die for. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server had a bit if a tough start but got better as she figured out her stride (turns out her coworker went home and she was struggling but didn't say anything, just acted super pissy. Drinks were good. Only real complaint is the music. For a speakeasy, don't plan on conversing with the people you can with. It is migraine-inducing loud.

    Yaya S.

    Saw this pop up on my phone, and felt spontaneous. I usually go places to study/do some work on my computer, and this felt like a good vibe with good food and drinks. It's nothing like what you expect to find around this area / part of town. I was super pleased, and will be returning as a repeat customer. The service can be a bit slow at times if they get busy, but trust me, its worth the wait. The menus rotate seasonally, and I opted for the poke nachos (I wasnt that hungry, but they were really nice to accommodate my request to get the chips separate, since I knew I would be packing some home) I expected the quality to be not so great, considering my experience with other restaurants and bars but this exceeded my expectations by alot. I look forward to coming back to visit again, whether it be for a study/work session, or with more reinforcement to try all of their dishes!

    Kate O.

    "Hidden" inside the Best Western on Canyon, this unique, speak-easy-ish room is such a treat. Drinks: excellent, inventive and well-priced. Our party was super pleased, but I will say, the Dreamweaver was missing the lemongrass advertised flavor that I was excited about, but still a wonderful drink. We really loved that they show what type of glass it's served in, what a nice touch. As sometimes drinks can be over or underwhelming. Food: nice menu, something for everyone. The rolls with corned beef ($13) were packed with brisket, but could use more sauerkraut--maybe a side would be good there. The Poke! The Poke! ($15) Omg, sell me a bucket. The fish is fresh, wontons on point and the dressing, and I'm usually not a sauce lady, ate every bite. This could be $25 and i'd still want one for myself. Steak bites were just okay at ($16). Cauliflower at ($11), nice to have a veg, but not a must get. Flat bread, nice flavor at ($14). I was nicely surprised at the portion sizes, plenty to share and you won't leave hungry. I'm coming back for those deviled eggs! Atmosphere: top notch and while a small thing, look at these napkins and flatware. Someone knows how to entertain here. Service: not sure if a hard rule, but for larger groups, make sure all or most are present to seat. We had a very nice person helping us, parties of 5+ can be challenging, and we had all the questions as first-timers. Sometimes ya just don't hit it off right away...But in the end, it was a party and it all worked out :). Thank you for your patience.

    Wax Social: Dancing Queen mocktail
    Chiemi N.

    This is such a cool space that plays great music! It has great ambiance with that speak easy feel. The cocktails are well crafted. The first time I had a mocktail, Dancing Queen. I was just doing reconnaissance to find a place for Valentine's Day for my friends. The second time I had Light My Fire. It called to me when I read the description. I really like sweet and spicy, and the server said that would be my drink. The cocktail was really well crafted, and I loved it! A friend tried both mocktails, and the cucumber mocktail was really good, liked it better than the Dancing Queen. My friends really liked the food. In my circle of friends, there were two omnivores and a vegetarian. For me, if they had vegan options, I would bump this place to 5 stars. No reservations, but we got there a little after 5 and was seated right away. It filled up really quickly. Great ambiance and great service!

    Drink specials
    Chris C.

    This place is all about ambiance. Cool lounge feel tucked away in the best western. The drinks are unique and offer a new play on traditional drinks. Though the food menu is limited, the small bites are more than enough for a light dinner on a night out. Service is good too.

    Theresa C.

    A nice speakeasy bar located on the mezzanine level of the Best Western on SW Canyon Road. If you grew up on the west side, you'll remember Shilo Inn. Where this little gem is located. Nice ambiance, comfortable seating, and attentive staff. Which is always a plus. They offer full beverage service focusing on specialty drinks, craft cocktails, beer, wine, and mocktails. Prices range from $5 for a beer to $46.00 for a bottle of Argyle Brut. Their appetizers range from $10 to $15. Quite a selection from Steak bites, Sicilian flatbread, Heirloom tomato bruschetta, etc. Definitely a nice addition to the area. Service charge is automatically added to parties of (5?) 6 or more.

    Doctor my eyes
    Rashi T.

    Definitely wasn't expecting to have a good time in a motel but here we are . This is a Speakeasy that truly is a Speakeasy and not just a fancy bar pretending to be one . There was a little bit of fun finding it which I truly appreciate because that is one of the point of a speakeasy . Plush seating and foot tapping music greet you when you walk in . They play vinyl's and the owners are passionate about the art , which is refreshing to see. We each ordered a cocktail and loved what we got . They stopped the music to wish someone a happy birthday and the owner walked to every individual table to let all of us know and join in which was extremely sweet in my opinion. I would definitely be down to try more of their cocktail menu and also listen to some kick ass music.

    Sliders
    Lydia T.

    A friend invited me and another girlfriend to Wax Social, and it was my first time visiting after seeing it pop up on social media as a cute little speakeasy. You head upstairs, slip behind a door, and the bar appears. We were immediately greeted and seated, which was a great start. The vibe was fun and cozy, especially with the holiday decorations adding to the ambiance. One thing worth noting was the temperature--it was noticeably cold at times, with the air blowing between cold and warm, which made it a bit less comfortable than it could've been. We enjoyed some cocktails and ordered several appetizers to share. The Poke nachos and sliders were really good. The owner, Shawn, stopped by to check on us and was incredibly nice and personable. We ended up chatting with him for a bit, and he even gave us a tour. As a sweet surprise, he also comped us a chocolate lava molten cake, which was amazing. Overall, it's a really cute spot, and I'll definitely be bringing friends back--possibly even hosting a work event here. I'm especially excited to come back for some live music.

    Jidapa A.

    Whoa, this bar is seriously awesome! The vibe is so good, cool decor, nice lighting, and they even have dj on vinyl with great songs. The cocktails are super tasty (so many to try!) and the staff are really friendly. It's a new spot on the 2nd floor of the Best Western Hotel. I really hope more people find out about it soon, it totally deserves more love. I'd be so sad if it ever closed. Definitely one of my new favorite places!

    Deviled Eggs
    Wesley R.

    There are restaurants with great food, and there are restaurants with great vibes. Wax Social delivers both at a high level. I've worked through most of the menu, and every single dish lands. I kept expecting at least one to miss, but it never did. I'm not usually a seafood person, but their fish tacos and Ahi Poke nachos completely changed my mind. If seafood always tasted like that, I'd order it every time. The deviled eggs might be my all-time favorite appetizer. The steak bites are perfectly cooked and tender, and the white cheddar onion dip is rich, savory, and hard to stop eating. What really puts it over the top is the experience. The owner is incredibly welcoming, the staff is attentive without hovering, and the whole place has an elevated but relaxed energy. With the live DJ, it feels like the perfect spot for a date night or a fun night out with friends. If you're deciding where to go next, put this at the top of your list. Can't wait to go back!

    Simply Sarah’s A.

    I surprised my husband with a date here, and as soon as we pulled in, he asked, "Are we staying at a hotel tonight?"which already set the tone for how unique this place is. What an incredible speakeasy. The food was top-notch, and the drinks were absolutely delicious. From the moment you step inside, it feels like you've been transported to another era. The 1920s Art Deco vibe, complete with dramatic lighting and music, creates such a fun and immersive atmosphere. One of my favorite parts was sitting at the bar. You get a front-row seat to all the creativity behind the drinks, and it's so fun chatting with the bartender learning what they're making and how everything comes together. Such a memorable experience we'll definitely be back.

    Brown Eye'd Girl
    Michael I.

    What a cool little speakeasy place hidden in the Best Western on Canyon. Super good service with a friendly staff and the food was excellent and the drinks unique and good. The ambience was a cool exclusive vibe. I loved the environment and the size of it feeling cozy and fun.

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    “If you are wondering if you are in the right place, as you stare at the lobby of the Best Western, you are.”

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    Came in on a Friday evening around 5 pm. Sat at the bar and Kalani the bartender took good care of…read moreme. Ordered the $12 non alcoholic spring break fauxever and some oysters. They had a happy hour deal for $2 oysters. Great ambiance, friendly staff clean, good food and drinks. Will be back.

    In summar: YES! As…read moresomeone who frequents plain chain restaurants and has admittedly eaten more frozen taquitos than I care to admit, coming to Canard for. Absolutely lunch was a wonderful change of culinary pace that I am excited to try again soon. This restaurant was recommended to me by some friends I hold as having excellent taste. All they mentioned was French inspired or French fusion, and knowing I haven't been to many of those my wife and I went here without looking at the menu. Looking at the menu, I'll tell you that it was not what I expected so much so that I forgot to take pictures of it because I spent all my time trying to decide what I wanted. I think not looking anything up was probably the best decision I could've made because that led to us choosing some dishes that I think we normally wouldn't have ordered. We tried to steam cheeseburgers, the steak, tartar, garlic, fries, foie gras dumplings, and gnocchi. Also got some specialty drinks. Service was amazing, if I was really nice, did not take too much time at all to get food, and the food itself was special. (Specials is the best word I can use to describe discovering new flavors, my age ) Two thumbs up, will be coming back again, and excited to try everything on the menu! Also, note that they do have some parking in the front of the building so if you're going for lunch, try there first instead of worrying about parking blocks away.

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    I don't generally like Mediterranean food but I had lunch there today and it was simply fantastic…read more There is not other adequate description. Very cozy little bistro with every table full. The staff was wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. They have great coffee as you'd expect from a Mediterranean bistro but the owner kept my cup full. They do need Splenda or Stevia. No one drinks the saccarin. The menu was varied with many good choices. I had saffron chicken kabobs with ztetziki. Delicious. My friend had a huge Greek salad. Money looked better. I would never have considered this small bistro. Now I will go out of my way to go there again. Soon. It's fun to see a small restaurant that gets it right. Well done guys!!!

    Flying solo tonight...gotta make a 8:00 concert downtown and on my way figured I'd try somewhere…read morenew to me. Saturday, about 6:30pm, arrived to a pretty packed house. The only seating available was the bar but hey that's fine with me. If you're a party expect a bit of a wait, didn't look too bad. Ordered their lamb gyro, fries, 8oz beer on the side. The lamb was great, marinated nicely and grilled to perfection. Tzatziki was delicious and complemented the gyro nicely. Tasty and relatively fast (I was in and out in 30 minutes, and it was pretty busy). Fries were limp...single fried, meh. May have been sitting around a bit; unimpressive. In all, great little place to swing through and only a couple minutes off 217/26. Lots of other good stuff on the menu to try next time I'm back.

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    Went to the other Loyal Legion location a few years back and absolutely loved it! I was raving…read moreabout it for weeks after my trip because of the beer selection and smashburger quality and price. I was super excited to visit this one a few years later, and sure enough the beer selection was still amazing, and though it did cost more than last time, the food pricing was still pretty good. Unfortunately where it feel short was the food execution. The food took about 45 minutes to come out, and some of the items came a bit staggered. The corn dog spent too much time in the fryer and came out pretty crisp, not the shade you want to see your corndog. The Super smashburger we ordered didn't actually have smashburger patties, just regular, and then the Mcloyal that was ordered did have smashburger patties. So it wasn't a case of these don't seem like smashburgers, since we were able to compare the two. It was a Thursday night of a holiday weekend and it was pretty crowded, so the kitchen fell behind, not sure if it's always like that here. It's still a cool spot, they've got plenty of seating inside and out, all sorts of beers, and a full bar with a good cocktail menu. They're also kid and animal friendly, at least earlier in day/evening.

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