Hosted a private dining experience at Bosscat Kitchen and overall had a great time. The booking process with Casey was smooth, professional, and easy from start to finish. The highlight of the evening was definitely the Whiskey Room--a beautiful, intimate space centered around a stunning 100-year-old wood table that really elevated the experience. And Cherise truly made the night. She was a fabulous host--warm, attentive, and created an effortless flow for our group. I enjoyed the food, but the atmosphere and hospitality are what really made this experience stand out. read more

Great vibe, hosted a work event at this location. The food was great, and the drinks were quality. All of the servers were very attentive and communicated very well. read more

Bosscat is a must try spot when visiting the Orange Circle. The service was amazing and the menu is so well rounded, there's definitely something for everyone. For the appetizer we got the maple butter brussels sprouts. They were a tad bit sweet for me still really great. We got a variety of mains to share: coastal white fish, pan seared salmon, 12 hour beef short rib, and bosscat burger. Each dish was spot on but salmon and short rib were the for sure stand outs for me. The salmon was perfectly cooked and crispy on the outside. The short rib was melt in your mouth perfection. read more

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Love the ambiance of this Bosscat Kitchen. Our waitress was great...very attentive and personable. BUT, I was disappointed that the pulled pork sandwich was no longer on the menu, which was the main reason we came there to eat. Nobody's fault I suppose, but my tastebuds had to call an audible and settle for a chicken wrap, which was okay. We did notice the number of items to choose from on then menu seemed to be fewer than a year or so ago. Anyway, nice place to eat at and then stroll through the numerous nearby thrift stores. read more

Came here at the tail end of a work function. Had 15 more minutes left for the happy hour menu and our table. We ordered some spicy wings, korean fried chicken sliders and short rib grill cheese sandwhich. Everything was packed to go for us. I didnt really care for the sauce of the wings. They were too runny and spicy. But my wife liked them. The short rib grilled cheese was good. The bread was well toasted. Good ratio of short rib to grilled cheese. And the Korean chicken slider was also really good. Tender, juicy with a nice crunch. We also had a peice of matcha cheesecake. This thing was decadent and amazing. Soft, moist, good texture. Tasted amazing. I love all the fruit and honey and other extras in there. We sat outside right at the entrance. It was a very nice ambiance. I love the energy here. Everyone having a good time. But no rowdiness. Love the decor. And how you can people watch. I rarely give a 5 star review especially being somewhere cor only 15 minutes. But this place was really good. And I cannot wait to come back here and spend a little more time while exploring more if their menu (food and drink). read more

Came here for my friend's baby shower and it was a perfect spot for both dining and hosting events. We had a private setup on the front patio with unlimited buffet-style food and drinks, and the service was excellent. The staff stayed on top of everything, keeping the food replenished and making sure we were good on drinks. Everything was fresh and served hot, and the cocktails on the menu were all delicious. The fries were perfectly crispy, the sliders were flavorful, the salad was refreshing, and the chilaquiles surprisingly stayed crispy and full of flavor and shredded meat. It's located in downtown Orange and luckily we found street metered parking right in front. Will come here again to dine! read more

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I had finished my last chemo at UCI and wanted to meet up with family that had driven and flown for dinner. Loved the restaurant location and the open atmosphere. Menu was a little limited, but I was very very pleased with the tenderness of my short ribs. So delicious everyone was pretty happy with their meal choices. In addition to the pictures. There was a chicken salad, a burger...but everyone also agreed that the short ribs were the best. We also ordered I forgot what it was called, but it was a purple cheesecake ($17) to go. It was pretty good too, although I think too expensive. read more

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First time here and was a solid choice. They seem to specialize in burgers..but I got the gold medal chicken sandwich with a side salad. The sandwich was a tad salty so I removed some of the bacon. All the ingredients were fresh. Service was good. Dining area is big and open with high ceilings. Has a gastropub vibe... Parking was easy peasy. Plenty of parking in the free public lot about 2 blocks away. Also street parking if you are lucky. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - GOLD MEDAL CHICKEN SANDWICH with salad - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

I've walked by this restaurant numerous times when in Old Town Orange, but since it was a little later than usual, I thought I'd catch brunch this morning. They offer both indoor and covered, somewhat outdoor seating. There are tables and cushioned bench seating, but it's a little crowded. They have great booth seating on the right hand side, but that's set aside for parties of six. I didn't even ask. The atmosphere is casual. The menu is divided into food on one side and drinks on the other. There were couples and groups, including children, enjoying Sunday brunch. I could hear Sabrina Carpenter and Smash Mouth playing on the overhead speakers. I ordered a mimosa from the classic $5 cocktail menu. It was good and strong. For my main meal, I ordered the short rib chilaquiles, which comes with a side of sour cream. I added an egg for $1.99. It was delicious. The meat was shredded and mixed in with the tortilla chips. My egg was over medium as requested. I finished the entire thing. All the staff were friendly and efficient. Parking: Free, street parking. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Short rib chilaquiles - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Bosscat Kitchen is a fun Gastropub located right off of the Orange Circle. What you will find here is a really nice selection of creatively created food items. And, of course, libations. In terms of their food, all of the items are seemingly created with very fresh ingredients, and they arrive at your table with a very nice presentation. From my experience, the food here all tastes really good, In association with food, they also, of course, offer beverages. As this is a Gastropub, many of these are alcohol orientated drinks. One of the interesting/curious things I find about this place is that the price of a cup of coffee is the same price as a mimosas. This is quite unusual, I believe. Mostly, mimosas tend to be fairly expensive when you order them at a restaurant. Here, the price of a cup of coffee is five dollars and the price of a mimosa is five dollars. Thus, if you're looking to catch a little morning buzz,, this is a great way to do it. The staff here all seem super nice. They're happy to help you out with whatever you need. The service here is really good. And, they take care of the customers very well. This restaurant is very well designed, and, for the most part, they're seating is well spaced. The one thing I'm not personally in love with is their tables for two. For example, if you go in there with just one other person, they're probably gonna stick you at the small tables that are designed to seat just two people. I don't know, they should do better than that. The tables are very small. And, in some ways, it's kind of hard to enjoy your meal, when it's all stacked onto the table, and there's not much room to move around. That's just me. You can make your own conclusions about that situation. If, on the other hand, you come in there with three or four people, you will be given a much nicer table. And, if you come in there with even more, you're gonna be given one of their very nice boots. I think the way this place is set up, they should really do more for the couples. Because, many times, couples come to a Gastropub, like this to enjoy a little bit more leisure with their meal and drinks than is provided. Overall, if you're in Orange, near the Orange Circle, this is a great place to grab a meal and/or a drink. read more

Had a great first visit to Bosscat Kitchen and Libations. Came on a Thursday night around 8 p.m. and my friend and I were seated almost immediately, which was a perfect start. The ambiance was perfect with low lighting, a great crowd, and an overall pleasant vibe. Our server was very sweet and helpful. When she learned it was our first time, she shared some favorites across entrees and shareables. Everything sounded so good that we decided to go with a few shareables instead. The spicy chicken and cheese dip was salty, rich and flavorful. The pig candy was one of my favorites, and the maple butter Brussels sprouts were incredible and perfectly sweet. We paired everything with white wine and had an excellent experience from start to finish. Looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Maple Butter Brussel Sprouts and Chicken + Cheese Dip - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Solid place for food and drinks! We came on a Friday around 6 pm as a party of 5 and were able to get seated right away on the patio. It started to get a little packed shortly after that. Sadly we had just missed happy hour (3-6 pm), but the drinks were good. I liked the zero proof mocktail which had fall vibes of apple, cranberry and ginger. The Bosscat wedge fries are super thick and pretty yummy. Highly recommend the mac & cheese. The burger was basic but still good, although I asked for it to be well done and it was a bit under. Overall, this is a good spot for date night or catching up with friends! read more

Came here for brunch twice recently and they have changed their brunch menu from before. For one the options to select from seem smaller than before. Bummed they took away the fruity pebble French toast and the steak sandwich off the brunch menu. First time we went since the change I got the steak and eggs plate (which was really good) bc it was either that or the basic breakfast plate since nothing else really called to me. My partner got the breakfast sandwich which he said was okay. Second time we went since the change I again got the delicious steak plate and my partner got the breakfast burrito which he did not care for and stated there was more egg than anything else in there. We will say that the cinnamon roll that's croissant based was ridiculously good and probably our favorite dish we've had recently. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Steak and eggs plate - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

My. Goodness. I am going to be dreaming of the ahi lettuce wraps for the foreseeable future. The mezcal was good, the food was good, the service was amazing. The music is loud, but not unbearable. Definitely recommend this establishment for anyone in Orange. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Ahi lettuce wraps. Doesn't look like much, but oh my yum! - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Once again Bosscat did it again! I came to Bosscat again after the amazing food and experience I had last time. Let's start with the service. We had an amazing server, I couldn't remember her name, but she was super sweet, attentive, and quick to offer recommendations on menu items including appetizers, entrees, and drinks. Let's move onto the drink. Our server recommended the pineapple sage elixir described as espolón blanco tequila, pineapple, sage, citrus. She shared that this drink tasted like a dole whip. When it came out, it was the perfect balance of bold, sweet, but flavorful. This drink was on the sweeter side, but you could also taste the tequila. And onto food! For an appetizer we ordered the male butter Brussels which were roasted brussel sprouts, crisped, tossed with a maple sauce, candied pecans and blue cheese. And all I have to say is WOW. The flavors in this dish were remarkable. For our entree we went with the same as last time, the short ribs as they did not disappoint. The short ribs once again were tender enough to cut with a fork. The sauce in top was a peppercorn sauce which was a nice addition of flavor. The garlic mashed potatoes were also amazing! Finally, the environment. This time was different as we brought a dog. The perk of Bosscat kitchen and libations is that they are pet friendly on the patio. The patio wasn't crowded and we were far enough away from other tables so we didn't feel crowded. I can't wait to come back for another great experience! I will add, since we came closer to the holidays the restaurant wasn't as busy and had plenty of parking on a weeknight. read more

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Great Sunday brunch, good food, drinks and atmosphere. Affordable drinks and food this particular Sunday they had a DJ playing outside which made for a great atmosphere. read more

Great time at Bosscat, MicoGozilla came by to perfect the cheese topping on the Ham-Azing croissant. The atmosphere was great, our server Michelle informed us about good options of the brunch menu And the gas pumps were dancing to the music which wasn't too loud. The Tator tots were protesting but that's happening where ever you go. read more

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We came in as a group of nine and had already started ordering drinks when one of the staff members addressed my brother in a really rude way. Instead of just letting him know politely that he was being loud, she spoke to him in a way that felt unnecessary and disrespectful. Honestly, it made the whole group feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. I get that it can get busy, but when you work in a place like this, there's an expectation to handle situations with a little more patience and professionalism especially with a large group of customers. The interaction just wasn't handled well at all and it definitely impacted our experience. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

If you get a chance to come here for brunch, you will not be disappointed! We ordered the "Ham-azing" and the "Gravy Train," and wow -- both were incredible. The croissant was so flavorful and perfectly flaky. The ham was delicious and not fatty at all, which I really appreciated, and the cheese was a mild white cheddar blend with parmesan that tied everything together perfectly. The Gravy Train was just as good -- two biscuits topped with boneless fried chicken and smothered in gravy. It was rich, comforting, and absolutely hit the spot. The portions were generous, so definitely bring your appetite! Between the food, the vibe, and the friendly staff, this place is a must. We'll definitely be back! read more

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FYI they close between lunch and dinner from 2:30pm until 3pm. After 3pm that you can order happy hour and the full menu. The service is always great, and the drinks and food are consistent. The maple Brussel sprouts with blue cheese were scrumptious. read more

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Natalie gave great service for my friends 21st birthday! She accommodated our large group so well. She was so kind and informative, definitely made the experience amazing :) thank you Natalie! I will definitely be back read more

Although they had recently changed the menu, majority of the food was really good. I wished that they made the starters bigger since we wanted more. The wings and the tostadas that they recommended us, I wanted more! The original sandwich that I got though, was salty but was able to switch it out for about burger and was able to redeem itself. Big shout out to Hayley for having a positive attitude when I gave my thoughts about the sandwich. She was very attentive and gave me great recommendations since it was my first time. Appreciate that they were and to offer us a military discount as well. read more

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Super friendly staff, awesome vibes, this place is a must! I'll start with the cons: Be prepared to walk as parking spaces during peak hours are scarce. If you have a large group you may get seated on their little patio (Hear all the cars and traffic, no AC and the heater for colder days may not be enough) The good: everything else!! Food is amazing. I had the 2 appetizers on the pictures the Ahi Tuna wraps- make sure to get avocado- which was fresh and delicious! Its a little tangy so if you don't like spicy you'll be fine but if you want spicy then ask for hot sauce on the side. The burger smachies are delish. The bread bun is like a mixture of a pretzel and freshly made bread. The meat had such a good flavor, even after reheating it. I took 2 with me because I was too full from the tuna. We came in as a large group 20+ and they had a space for us within 30mins. The checks were split per table. We decided to have 1 person pay and Zelle them after. Tip will be included on the total FYI. Overall will definitely come back! read more

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We came for the cinnamon roll after seeing it online and decided to make a morning of it! We didn't know this ahead of time, but they only made 10 cinnamon rolls and 8 croissants every Saturday and Sunday morning. So make an effort to be there sooner as to later. We got there at ~10:30a on Sunday and were able to get one. Definitely shareable and a top sourdough cinnamon roll without a doubt! My husband and I also split the Short Rib Chilaquiles with 2 eggs and the avocado add-ons. I'm not always the biggest fan of chilaquiles, but these are some of the best I ever had! The chips stayed crisp, the meat and sauce were immaculate, and the eggs were super fluffy. My husband is a bit of a chilaquiles connoisseur and he said they were more like super saucy nachos and therefore not his fav chilaquiles ever. But this is my review, not his, so I'm not taking a star away for that nonsense! Our waitress was Sophia and she was so nice, helpful, and funny! Was super attentive without seeming like she was interrupting or hovering. The location and building are really cool! My husband and I really loved the music and volume. Might be worth noting that they play the explicit versions of songs... which again, we loved! But we also weren't there with children or a big group / trying to talk to people a couple seats away. Parking was easy to find, which isn't always the case in OC. We will definitely be returning for some day drinking sometime soon with friends! read more

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Me and my girlies checked out Bosscat during the Street Fair! We sat at the bar, and they pulled two tables together for us. My friends got some cocktails (they reported that the drinks were weak haha), and we tried the nachos (Asian- super unique!) and flatbread. Everything was good, I would describe it as elevated bar food. Overall fun vibe to hang with friends. The stand out was our server- she was so lovely!! Better service than I expected, especially during the event. read more

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What a great dinner we had!! This place is always so busy, so we found a Thursday night when it wasn't too crazy, and we had three wonderful menu items. We started with the "Country Bread" which are fresh baked rolls with a sweet topping, with whipped butter. Entrees were "Shrimp + Grits" with creamy gouda cheese grits that would have been great even without shrimp. Also the "Shaved Pork Chop Sandwich" was something I never thought to do, cut thin deli slices and add pork belly plus their own barbecue cabbage slaw on top of a sesame pretzel bun. Anxious to return and try a more of the enticing items on the menu (and go for brunch sometime, too.) read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - SHRIMP AND GRITS - The image shows a serving of shrimp and grits topped with a savory sauce, accompanied by a slice of toasted bread, all presented on a black plate. The dish appears to be a Southern-style comfort food, with the shrimp in a seasoned sauce and the grits as a base. The setting suggests a restaurant environment, with a wooden table and a person partially visible in the background. - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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A fan of this place since they opened back in 2014. I have been to all 3 locations here in CA. First location in NB was very nice with 3 patios. They closed the NB location and moved to Irvine. However; the Orange location is my favorite, Service is always excellent, food and drinks are always on point. Their staff work as a team, they all help each other. Management is always making sure guests are having a good experience. Lately, i have seen the owner (very tall person), helping is staff and interreacting with guests. Whether you come in for Brunch Lunch or Dinner, this place is excellent. And if you have a Birthday, Business meeting or a family reunion. They can also accommodate you and provide the best possible hospitality. If you decide to have dinner at the bar, Mo, Ashly, Tony or Kira will take good care of you. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Beautiful place really good Music we came to get lunch on the day of Easter the food was delicious reasonable price everything fresh and delicious the vibes was really good thank you Jessica for the best service read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Had a wonderful solo date experience here but it's a nightmare to find parking, as expected in Old Town Orange and even on a weekday! Servers were friendly but generally left me alone, which I appreciated. Food and drink arrived speedily. My Paloma was strong and sweet. I also had a great time eating the 12-hour short rib. You really don't need a knife to eat it. It's beefy and melts in your mouth. The sauce is rich and complements it well. I also really enjoyed the small side of veggies, potatoes, and fried onions. Overall, I had a very good experience dining here. read more

We just hosted a baby shower for our son and daughter in law at Bosscat. Everything was amazing from the food and drinks to the accommodations. Shout out to Michelle and Jessica who served us and helped to make this event a wonderful experience. If you're looking for an event space or just a place to dine or have a drink, give Bosscat Kitchen a call!! Thanks for everything!! read more

I love coming here for brunch! Their Country Fried Steak is easily one of the best I've had in the area. Other standouts include the Steak and Eggs, the Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich, and the Chile Verde Breakfast Burrito; you really can't go wrong. The cocktails are fantastic and unique; my personal favorite is the "Breakfast in Bed" shot. It's a simple but punchy mix of bourbon, OJ, and bacon. I've booked the Whiskey Room for group brunches a few times, and the staff is always incredible at taking care of us. Vanny tip: The venue is a cool repurposed liquor store, and the facilities are spotless. Parking is a breeze with a free structure just two blocks away, though you can usually find street parking nearby. read more

We dine here often and decided to celebrate my bday here and reserve the whiskey room. Casey was great to work with and answered all of my questions. Our server Jessica was patient and attentive. The whiskey room was a vibe and we all loved it. Food was so delicious our entire party said all of their meals and drinks were delicious. We had steaks, chicken, pork, bread (omg the bread is the best, warm, moist, with butter is ), banana puddings, lemon beignets & more. Currently craving it again... read more

My new favorite place!!!!!! Great food and atmosphere. The ambiance is rustic cool. Delicious food!!!! read more

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Very good portions of food for the sharables!! Service was friendly, place was clean although had some issues with a couple of flies buzzing around our table even though we were 3-4 tables in from the outdoor seating. Food was tasty, though the nachos had wayyy too much sauce for my liking. Overall decent place for a group outing or to take friends or coworkers. read more

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Had drinks and dinner here to celebrate my friends birthday. Nice selection of Burbon, and drinks. There was a magician came tk thr table which was also altering going to the Magic castle. Good service, food and drinks. Ive been to the Irvine location and the same applies and would recommend this place to others to checkout, as a good trendy place.. read more

Ohh Noo‼ They took the Butter Burger Off the Happy Hour Menu! Guess they don't want us there anymore! It was the reason we did Happy Hour there! So Sad to see them take it away! We've been regulars since day one. Revision update, after JT's response: The 1 Star is for this menu change to the Happy Hour menu. We're still fans otherwise! read more

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I retired from my job on Thursday and my wife took me to Bosscats for dinner and drinks. We had a couple old-fashioned's and the short ribs! My two favorite things! We were halfway through dinner and John the owner came over to check on us. He found out I had just retired and he sent over a fried apple pie for dessert. Wow, It was amazing as was the entire evening! They never disappoint! read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Lunch at Bosscat was amazing! I was at the Orange Circle on a weekday afternoon and feeling those hunger pangs. I walked into Bosscat and immediately liked the vibe. The decor is ornate but retro...I'm not sure how to pin it down...but they have a bar, plenty of indoor seating and a covered patio. I chose to sit inside. Hayley was my server and provided personable and perfect service worthy of the Waitress Hall of Fame. I started with some bubbly mineral water before deciding on a glass of wine - Pessimist, a red blend from Napa (a good choice). They had a few lunch specials which weren't on the main menu and I gravitated toward one of those - a BLT with housemade chips. It was later in the afternoon, past the time most people have had lunch, so my order came out quickly. The BLT was magnificent. It's such a simple sandwich but everything on this was perfect. The toasted sourdough bread was tasty and held together well. The lettuce and tomato were fresh with vibrant flavor. The bacon was plentiful, crispy, and exploded with bacony flavor. Plus they had some sort of sauce that elevated the whole thing to make it maybe the best BLT I've ever had. The accompanying chips were fantastic too, the kind you just can't stop eating. I was impressed with how wonderful my lunch was in every respect. read more

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First time here and definitely not my last! My sisters and gfs decided to come this past Saturday for happy hour! Yes happy hour on a Saturday evening! We had the best service and the food and drinks were amazing! Our server Jacob was always checking in on us and to our surprise the owner came over to greet us too! This restaurant is perfect for a date night. Location is perfect and we ended with complimentary sharable desserts. Highly recommend. read more

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations - FRIED APPLE PIE and BEIGNETS on the house! - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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Absolutely the best service and good! The ribeye and salmon is to die for but the best part was Timmy and his custom made old fashioned and amazing service. I've never had a better old fashioned in my life! He even switches out the liquor and will Taylor it to your pallet. 10 out of 10! read more