Strong Water absolutely deserves five stars!…read more The pirate-themed atmosphere is immersive and unlike anywhere else. Every detail is beautifully designed, creating a fun and memorable experience. We ordered the Mai Tai and Zombie King, and both cocktails were outstanding--creative, balanced, and full of character. The biggest surprise of the night was the Ahi Poke Nachos. Absolutely delicious! The fresh ahi tuna, creamy avocado, crisp wonton chips, and flavorful sauces came together perfectly. It's one of the best poke appetizers I've had and a must-order. Excellent service, amazing cocktails, fantastic food, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Strong Water is easily one of the best cocktail bars in Orange County. Can't wait to come back!

They get incredibly busy, and after experiencing it for myself, I completely understand why. From…read morethe moment you walk in, you're transported to another world. The atmosphere is immersive, the attention to detail is unbelievable, and every part of the experience feels thoughtfully crafted. The service was outstanding, the food exceeded expectations, and the cocktails were some of the most creative and well-balanced I've had. Nothing felt rushed, even with how popular the place is. If you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for one of the most unique dining experiences in Orange County, Strong Water absolutely lives up to the hype. Make a reservation well in advance cause it's worth it.

I live in San Diego,so a couple times a year,I go either to Disneyland or Knotts and I decided to…read morecheck out Broken Spirits for dinner.It is a Disney/Haunted Mansion/Nightmare Before Christmas themed bar and restaurant. The food is very good.Had a brisket sandwich with homemade potato chips.And I was in time for happy hour,so I got 2 cocktails for $12,which was a bonus. Take time to check out all the cool decorations and paintings.

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. ‍

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!

Wanted to grab a drink before dinner and found ourselves here! Inside you become transported and…read morethe noise from the outside is drained out which I thought was super cool because it's also loud right outside the bar. Dirty Shirley tasted great! Maybe add more carbonation? I was missing that aspect a bit! Mule, tastes classic! Overall good vibes and drinks came out quick and staff was friendly.

What a cool place! Chapter 4 is the extension of the Les Amis main restaurant so it's a small…read moreseparate section divided by a small hallway. We couldn't see anything from the ch.4 section so it kept this side nice and intimate. It's a small place but when we arrived there was still plenty of seating inside. I love their decor with the dim lights. Even though this side is the speak easy experience you can order food which appreciated very much. We were mentally prepared to eat elsewhere if need be. The food is Lebanese and like any Mediterranean food, delicious! We had the chicken kabob entree and everything was really good! The only thing I was not a super fan of was their pita bread and how it came. It comes in a plastic bag inside a little bucket and it's a thin pita and I usually prefer the thicker pita, but that's just my personal preference. The drinks were really good too! We had a great time chit chatting and right before we left we got to enjoy a couple of songs from live performance. It was a perfect date night and their service was exceptional!

We've had Chapter 4 on our list for a while. A very positive review from a Yelp friend bumped it to…read morethe top of the list, and we visited recently. It is located in downtown Fullerton, next to the Les Amis Lebanese/Mediterranean restaurant. Look for the entrance on the west side of the building with a red entrance and Chapter 4 projection logo on the sidewalk. You can make a reservation on their website. We walked in and were greeted immediately. Seating options include tall chairs at the bar, low booths along the front wall across from the bar, and various tables in the main lounge area. All of the chairs look very comfortable. We sat in one of the booths across from the bar. It has a great vibe inside with a dark ceiling and walls, and is lit on the dimmer side. There was light lounge/soft jazz music playing when we visited. They also have live jazz music on some nights. A bowl of nuts, water, and menus arrived quickly. They have a great menu of house-curated cocktails, their spins on classic cocktails, and a large list of whiskeys and other spirits. They also have several food items on the menu. They have private liquor lockers available to store personal bottles for members Before I continue, I have to say that JC, one of the owners, who greeted us and was our server all evening, provided outstanding hospitality. While researching their bar menu online, we saw the cloud cocktail which had a very unique presentation with a burning ember cloud-like display. We came for my girlfriend's birthday, and she knew that would be her first drink. Unfortunately when we tried to order it, they were out of the gas for it. We noticed that the physical menu was a little different than the online menu. Apparently they had just changed the menu and had not updated the website yet. She wanted the Dirty Dill which wasn't on the new cocktail menu, but they were still able to make it. Dirty Dill (Gin, Vodka, Lemon, Pickle Juice, Olive Juice, Milk Washed & Clarified, $19). We could smell pickle on the nose, but when we took a sip, it was very boozy with little pickle or olive flavor. We asked if they could add some more pickle juice, and JC brought us a big shot glass of pickle juice so she could adjust it to her liking. She liked it once she added some more pickle juice. I started out with the Cococacaocoladaclara cocktail (Cacao-Infused Rum, Orange Liquor, Pineapple & Lime Juice, Coconut Milk Clarified, $18). This wasn't quite what I was expecting, and I had a hard time picking out the flavors. It was definitely strong and boozy. We were finishing our first round when we spotted JC walking towards our table with a cloud! He managed to find whatever it takes to make the effect, and we were very appreciative. I have seen a lot of presentations, and this was definitely a unique one. The birthday shot was very good, and he said the ingredients were mezcal, lavender, and lemon. Old Fashioneds have been growing on me lately. After the great presentation of the cloud, I had to try the Sinatra Old Fashioned (Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select, one dash of chocolate Bitters, $40). It is served in a rotating crystal glass, lit from underneath, with a clear ice sphere. Again, the presentation was great, and it was the smoothest old fashioned I've ever had. She had her eye on the Tuk Tuk for her second drink (Coconut Fat Washed Rum, Supasawa, Pandan Syrup, Mango Syrup, Rice Garnish, $18). She asked if it was very sweet, and he said that it was indeed quite sweet. Instead, she opted for the Firefox (Vodka, Pomegranate, Lemon, Vanila, Rose Liquor, Cherry Bitters, $18). Once again, this cocktail had a great presentation. It's served in a short, wide glass that sits perfectly on top of a piece of petrified-looking wood. You hold the glass with both hands and sip it like a bowl of soup. It was very balanced and smooth, with a nice tartness and light sweetness. JC stopped by again to check on our second round. A few minutes later he surprised us again, and returned with shot sized versions of the Tuk Tuk to sample. It was definitely on the sweeter side with good coconut and pandan flavor. We probably would have tried a third round, but we had dinner and a drink before coming here. Their menu of house-curated cocktails is impressive, and features many uncommon ingredients. We had a good time, but JC went the extra mile for us all night long and made it a great time. We will definitely return again.

Love the ambiance and the music on east coast vs. West coast specialty music night. The food was…read moredelicious and the ingredients fresh and natural. From the importard Japanese ice cubes to the marigold infused Brieno detail was overlooked. I asked for a bubbly drink and was given the Elvis. It was so good the perfect mix of sour and sweet. We were lucky enough to learn the story of how the bourbon was created and it was so cool. We got to see the owner pull wiskey from the barrel and bottle it for a guest. The overall experience was unique and super cool. I highly recommend.

This is a fun place across the street from the Packing District. The music theme is done very well,…read moreand blends into the drinks (no pun intended). The whiskeys are literally infused with music, and you're invited to taste the difference between batches in which the only difference was the music that was played through the cask. It's a very interesting and novel approach. But the important thing is how the whiskey tastes- and they're all pretty good. Personally the Jazz Fusion is my current favorite. The food is the big star here. I've had quite a few different dishes here, and they all have been very well made and delicious. The service is good, and you can tell that the people are proud of the food and drinks they make. Catching a chat with the chef, distiller, owner, or bartender, they share their pride in their work. This is a great place to enjoy dinner and drinks.

Joel was the man, super engaging, hospitable and funny. The place is a vibe for sure. If you're…read moreseeking a nice drink made with love and an inviting staff try it out, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for the vibes!

Amazing drinks with amazing service!…read more OpSek has turned into our regular Thursday night spot when they have cigar night. Since our 1st visit, Emily has been an amazing bartender, very friendly and makes a mean old fashioned. Another one of my fav drinks is The War Machine. OpSek has a great vibe, drinks and service, what more is needed? They also let you order pizza from the spot a couple doors down and let you bring it in.

It was 5 o'clock somewhere lol…read more This bar has prime real estate inside the great, Anaheim packing district. (The Anaheim packing district has private parking and it's easy to find a spot during the week. On the weekend, it's another story) You basically run right into the hammer bar when you enter from the main entrance. It's nothing fancy, gives off hipster vibes and is cool without trying to be cool. The two bartenders Josh and Xavier were amazing I came here around prime lunch time. I went and asked one of the bartenders, since they do not serve food if it was ok to bring some pastries inside and eat them with my drink. (There's a pastry place right next to the hammer bar) They said since it was a weekday and not busy I could bring something in. So I went and grabbed some food and sat there while drinking my drinks. They have bar seating and then they have hightop tables as well I asked them for some recommendations. Josh and Xavier both recommended The zombie (kept warning me that it was extremely strong. So I stayed away from that. Even though I'm confident I could handle it) The banana clip The pool noodle (I told them I needed it to be pretty / cool looking too, lol) I went with the pool noodle -Plantaray Pineapple Rum, Rhum J.M. Agricole, guava, apricot, lime and cava. AND, let me tell you, this was delicious AND looked amazing 10/10 Then I went with the banana clip- Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon, banana, mandarine, cinnamon, pineapple and lemon. 10/10, I loved it To be honest all the drinks sounded great. If I wasn't planning on going to other places and walking around the packing district, I would have just stayed at this bar and had a few more lol. Prices were extremely reasonable as well The service that Josh and Xavier provided was phenomenal 10/10. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They answered all the questions I had They also have mocktails, beer and wine. I highly recommend coming here for a drink if you are coming to the Anaheim Packing district. Or stay here for a while. I could have definitely stayed longer and tried more. I'll definitely be back next time I am in the area (On the menu it says they offer gift cards. So it would be perfect for any friends that live by this place and appreciate a cool bar)

Great spot on the 2nd level of the Anaheim Packing District. Friendly bartenders, but they have…read moreseating around all sides, so they might take a little while to get you your drink. They were playing some great 90s tunes and watching them make drinks, talk a little shit, and have fun was great to watch! I only had a single beer (local lager that the bartender recommended) as I was waiting for a reservation at another spot, but I'll definitely stop here again the next time I'm in the area.

Currently a Pixar overlay but I love the theming and decor. Gorgeous layout, wasn't busy when I…read morewent on a Friday at 5pm. Appetizer focus here but I ate at Club 33 so I can't speak on the food. The complimentary trail mix was a nice touch with drinks if you don't want to get food. Staff were very attentive and very polite. I appreciated the historical fun facts they shared. If you have the ability to go, take it all in!

Food and excellent service The art deco decor set the…read moreambiance that was just unique Well worth the membership