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    Broken Spirits-Anaheim

    4.3 (304 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Upstairs dining area
    Lisa W.

    Unique place! The outside looks like a regular house but it's a two story restaurant in a house and a brewery in the back. I came here with some friends (group of nine) for dinner on a Sunday night. There's some interesting decor outside and inside, mainly Disney and Nightmare before Christmas. There's a good variety of food from pizza to tacos. There are also plenty of drink options including mocktails. I ordered Passin' me by for my drink and birria tacos for my meal. The tacos were surprisingly good! I really didn't know what to expect but they were great. My drink was also good. It wasn't too sweet or overly fruity but had that refreshing lime flavor. The best thing about this place is the prices! Prices are absolutely reasonable and the food and drinks were solid. It's not easy to find a good restaurant with good food and decent prices these days and Broken Spirits absolutely delivered. Our server was also friendly and a lot of fun.

    Alyson G.

    This resturant has been on my "want to go" list forever and I finally had the chance to go! I was so impressed by the decor. Its a mix of spooky and Disney. The drinks are great! For their version of the espresso martini, id recommend to ask for it chilled. Ours were quite warm. The spinach artichoke dip was the best I've ever had! Absolutely delish. I will definitely be back

    Amy M.

    The food and drinks were amazing. My only concern was the wait time before our server came over to take our order. Other than that, we had a great experience

    Ella baila cocktail and spinach dip in the background
    Beverly U.

    I really wanted to like Broken Spirits, but unfortunately this visit missed the mark for me. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich and it was very tough -- not tender or easy to bite into at all. The redskin potato salad tasted like straight mayonnaise with little to no seasoning or flavor. The baked potato was honestly disappointing -- just split open with a heavy scoop of sour cream in the middle and no salt, no pepper, no butter flavor, nothing. It felt unfinished and not thoughtfully prepared. The Asian salad was also confusing and came with three huge circular slices of orange that didn't make sense with the rest of the ingredients and threw the flavor balance off. The one bright spot was the spinach and artichoke dip -- that was genuinely good -- but the crostinis served with it tasted stale. My cocktail was very average and didn't stand out. On top of that, the decor and overall ambiance felt strange and not very cohesive, which made the experience less enjoyable. The service also didn't help -- our server felt rushed and somewhat rude, and I didn't feel welcomed during the visit. Overall, it just wasn't the experience I expected, especially with so many great dining options in the area. I probably wouldn't return.

    Fantastic cocktail with pineapple foam
    Jen H.

    Super cute inside and was decorated so well for the theme! We visited for weekend brunch when they used to do it during the Halloween season. Everything was yummy and the drinks were amazing! Obsessed with the pineapple foam! Service was nice and everything was great.

    Crusted warm Brie and jam
    Rachel P.

    Love this place! Everything was so good and I loved the Disney theme! The drinks and food was really good and we were seated in a cute 2 seater table by the front door, next to the window. The staff was really nice and made the experience even better. We started with It's a Small World Aperol and it was so good! Loved the Disney design! Then we ordered the crusted warm brie and jam. OMG, so good! We ordered the ribeye, baked potato, mac and cheese and the bbq brisket pizza. Our meal was fairly priced and a pretty good value. I will say that parking can be tricky. After circling around for a while, we scored parking right in front of the restaurant on the sidewalk. Carve out extra time for parking.

    Shaeli Z.

    Surprisingly, I like this place. Food was great a drinks were amazing. our server was amazing also! She was very attentive and honestly considering it wasn't too busy, we had the best service. I would definitely recommend it's a small world aeperol and also the tacos! I actually was recommended here by someone else and it did not disappoint.

    Crusted Warm Brie and Jam
    Flor M.

    Came in on two separate occasions to try this place out during end of August and again around mid October. I will say that the difference comes down to how busy they get. If you go in October, there is a wait to get your food and drinks. To me that was not a huge deal breaker as we went in a group and had a great time passing the time chatting away. Versus if you go a different month or when they open it's not as busy. Our server both times was Sierra (hopefully I spelled her name correctly) she is absolutely incredible. Despite being busy she checked in on us frequently and apologized for it being so busy. She's absolutely amazing and made our dining experience memorable. The drinks here are amazingly delicious and will certainly creep up on you. Highly recommend the it's a small world aperol drink, which is the drink with the cool designs. The appetizer are all amazing and you can't go wrong with any of the option. The buffalo chicken dip is spicy and savory. The artichoke spinach dip is creamy. But as a fellow Brie lover my favorite appetizer is hands down the crusted Brie and jam. Definitely worth it. As far as the food goes, my favorite is pepperoni pizza slice. It really hits the spot and is even shareable if you want it as a "appetizer" or just all to yourself. I also tried the smoked brisket grilled chimi-cheese and I will say it was very hearty and delicious. Paired with homemade chips definitely made this dish definitely worth trying. Overall, this place is amazing and definitely worth trying. I will note to avoid sitting under a vent as it can get very cold. Parking here can be hit or miss as it is limited. Other than that, definitely worth checking out. Especially for all the photo ops available throughout the restaurant. And of course for the awesome happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to close!

    Donna L.

    This is an updated review since my last visit last year around this time. Parking was still bad. I checked the small parking lot next to Broken Spirits before proceeding down Water to find parking a few blocks from the restaurant. I see signs encouraging people to take the FRAN to get around, which I had to look up because I do not live in Anaheim and not familiar with it. Apparently it is a public micro-transit that provides people with free rides around the Anaheim Packing District areas. We ordered a slice of the pepperoni pizza, a spinach artichoke dip, a ghost host drink, a mai tai drink, a smoked bbq birria tacos plate, a baked potato, and an ube cheesecake. The spinach artichoke dip came with super chunky pieces of artichoke that I had to cut down a bit more and wasn't as hot (temperature-wise) as I'd like. But other than that, it was tasty.

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    Anna H.

    We went to a special chef's 5 course tasting that was advertised on the Resy app for a kid-less date night. The outside is cute and is located right next to villains brewing. Parking is awful! So be prepared to street park or uber. We were offered welcome drinks upon check in and were showed our seats upstairs. The decorations for Halloween was a nice touch. The courses we had: aguachile scallops, stuffed squash blossom, butternut squash ravioli, lamb lollipop, tri tip w/ baked potato, and bread pudding. I wish we sat next to other people who also did the tasting menu to make it more intimate, but we were sat next to regular dinners. The pacing in between meals was a little slow but our server was great. I also wish the chef came out to go through the menu since it's a chefs tasting.

    It's A Small World
    Raven R.

    This place has a fun, dark Disney vibe that's perfect for spooky season. The staff is very welcoming and we were seated right away. We started out with drinks. They have a variety of themed cocktails so expect some difficult choices. We got the It's A Small World and Ghost Host. For food, we got pepperoni and mushroom pizza and baked brie and jam It's A Small World- I gotta say, they are generous with alcohol. This drink has an aperol base with strawberry and lime flavors. Strong and refreshing! Love the artwork on it as well. Ghost Host- This drink comes with a tarot card so enjoy your reading! The main flavors are hibiscus and lime. It has a smoky finish that complements the strength of the cocktail. Pepperoni Pizza- This is sicilian style pizza so it comes in a thick, square cut. It has a cheesy base with a generous amount of meat. Mushroom Pizza- Base crust is crispy with a good amount of gooey cheese and earthy mushrooms. The flavor is enhanced with greens. Topped with creamy burrata and finished with fried onions. Baked Brie and Jam- Brie is served warm and gooey. The flavor is indulgent and buttery. The jam adds a contrast of sweetness. Served on crunchy crostini. Great experience overall!

    Nicole E.

    Happy hour is so clutch here! Hubby wanted to grab dinner on a Saturday night so we made reservations. We were pleasantly surprised they had happy hour starting at 9pm. Drinks are buy one get one free on wines and specialty cocktails but must be the same drink. That was totally okay with us! Otherwise they also have happy hour 2-6pm and 9pm to close every day. We started with the tragic kingdom which was delicious, loved the rum and the banana liqueur. As an appetizer we had the spinach artichoke dip. It was delicious but would have preferred chips instead of baked crostini's. My hubby loved the brisket tacos. I just ordered a side of Mac n cheese which was solid enough. Overall, service was on point and kind. Food was pretty good too. I would definitely come back again. The aesthetic of the restaurant is cute too as it is in an old town home in downtown Anaheim with a spooky decor inside.

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    Angela C.

    It's so easy to miss this place, next to the villains brewery, since it does not look like an actual restaurant and just looks like a random house. They share the same small parking lot, which was fine on a Sunday night but probably challenging on a Friday or Saturday. The decor inside is a bit confusing and seemed not really on point, seemed like someone just threw in a bunch of stuff together. The server was new and didn't know much about the place, but he was very friendly and attentive. The house is huge and not even half was filled so I hope people will find this place. I was really surprised that the food was actually good. The pizza slices are loaded and tall. I got the tacos and it looked not too appealing and kind of oily but honestly, it tasted so good and flavorful, it was delicious, I would go back for those tacos. Other friends also mentioned the food was really good.

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    Ask the Community - Broken Spirits-Anaheim

    The hours say 5:30pm and onward, wanted to know if they had a weekend brunch and how to make reservations?

    Broken spirits is connected to Villains and there is a brunch served in the space between the two facilities. No brunch reservations through Broken spirits, check out Villains website. Also call about the hours because both places have posted hours… 

    Is the Haunted Mansion decor still there ? Or was that only for Halloween?

    Its still there that is the central theme of the restaurant

    Is it handicapped accessible?

    Yes, the first floor is accessible. There is a ramp to enter.

    Do we need reservations?

    No but recommended

    Is it kid friendly?

    It is, as long as the kid is well supervised. The brewery next door is even more kid friendly however for those littles that periodically need a little time out of their seat.

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    Strong Water isn't just a place to grab a drink, it is an entire experience from the moment you…read morewalk through the door. We were escorted inside and our hostess immediately started introducing us to the lore of the place: a capsized ship with the space decorated using pieces recovered from the wreckage. The room is VERY dimly lit, and we actually stood near the entrance for a moment while our eyes adjusted, but honestly that just added to the atmosphere. On the way to our reservation in the Captain's Quarters, our hostess gave us a little tour of the main room and even pointed out the bathrooms for later. Once we sat down, we met our bartender, Drew, who was fantastic. He walked us through the different menus, explained the food and cocktails, and really added to the experience throughout the night. I'm normally a whiskey drinker, so I started with the Southeast Spice Trade while my girlfriend ordered the Pineapple Whipped Colada. Both were delicious, but half the fun was watching Drew make them. You could really see the amount of care that went into the craft and presentation of every drink. For food, we ordered the chicken katsu and ahi poke nachos. I was especially excited when the nachos arrived and I realized they were made with wonton chips. I'm a sucker for wonton chips, so those were an immediate win. We obviously couldn't stop at one round of drinks, so next came the Tarobi Colada and Zombie King. Drew told us a little about the history of the Zombie King and gave us a lesson on rum, so I had to try it, plus it came in one of the coolest mugs I've ever seen. The Zombie King was easily my favorite drink of the night. The flavor was fantastic from beginning to end and dangerously smooth. I didn't even realize how much it had hit me until I stood up. Even leaving was part of the experience. We finally checked out the bathroom and the door has what feels like TEN different locks on it. It genuinely felt like I was locking myself inside the bathroom of an old pirate ship. Between the storytelling, incredible atmosphere, Captain's Quarters, food, cocktails, and especially the service from Drew, this was such a memorable night. Strong Water completely commits to its theme without sacrificing the quality of the drinks. Absolutely an experience worth having, and we can't wait to come back.

    We have returned to Strong Water several times in recent months, so it's time for an update. We…read morefirst returned in early June since they introduced some new cocktails and food to the menu. The other visits were just because this is by far our number one place. Recently added cocktails: Buzzin' Jungle Bird (Jamaican gold rum, coffee infused campari, dark rum, pineapple, lime, hemp orgeat, cane, Angostura bitters). This is a great spin on a jungle bird, with some complexity and coffee flavor. I'm usually not a big fan of coffee, but it is at a good level. Chi Chi (Whey vodka, pineapple, lime, date, honey, coconut, salt). This has a great creamy texture which I believe comes from the dairy component of the whey vodka. It is well balanced with some sweetness, and I could taste the coconut and date flavors. Lapu Lapu (Asian rum, Jamaican rum, dry curacao, lime, orgeat, demerara). It is juicy, well balanced, and served with a flaming sugar cube on top. This is the cocktail they chose to serve at their booth at Tiki Oasis recently which says a lot, try it! Thai Me Down (Barbados rum, coconut liqueur, papaya, lemon, demerara, Thai basil). It is served old-fashioned style, and was light and perfectly balanced. Those Thai inspired flavors were all noticeable. Demerara Dry Float. They added and took this one off the menu as of now. It was a balanced light citrusy drink which was served with a delicious sidecar of Hamilton 151 rum infused with banana chips. I sipped half of that and mixed the rest into the cocktail. It was served with a beautiful ice shell. I'm guessing it was too labor intensive, and took up a lot of space in their freezers. Recently added food: Ahi Poke Nachos (marinated ahi tuna, masago, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, furikake, green onion). This is such a tasty starter with so many textures and flavors. I love that the nachos are wontons too, and not just chips. Crab & Cream cheese wontons. Nice crisp wontons with a good amount of crab and cream cheese inside. The chili sauce and spicy mayo adds another layer of flavor, and there is a slice of jalapeno on top for a little heat. Pan-Seared Scallops. This was an excellent lighter entrée. The four scallops are cooked perfectly, and even have a little dollop of caviar on top. I liked the mix of veggies and really liked the bed of potato puree underneath. Steak & Eggs (8oz hanger steak, crying tiger glaze, Nam Jim Jaew sauce, sunny eggs, rice). I normally wouldn't try steak & eggs for dinner, but I can't resist a good hanger steak. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and I appreciate that it was pre-sliced. The crying tiger glaze and sauce were so flavorful. There's plenty of rice to soak up any left egg yolk or sauce. Recently added desserts: Dubai Chocolate Lava Cake. This was excellent, but it's definitely sweet and rich. Save some room if you plan on ordering this. Ube Flan Cake. I'm usually not a fan of flan, but I have to try anything with ube and this was good. The cake had nice ube flavor, and I liked that the flan was a little firm since the looser custardy/gelatinous texture is not for me. This is definitely a lighter dessert than the lava cake. It's not a new drink, but I also had the Naval Grog for the first time. (Lost Voyage rum, overproof white rum, allspice dram, lime, grapefruit, demerara, honey). It is boozy with nice spice notes. Other repeat cocktails enjoyed were Tales from the Black Lagoon (my favorite), Missionary's Downfall, Agave Parrot, Singapore Sling, and Serpents Grasp all of which are excellent. Their cocktails, food, ambiance, and service are always top notch. Thank you Ying, Erica, Greg, Jordan, Joey, Iris, Karen, Kyle, Joy, and John for your wonderful hospitality during our visits. We will return again soon!

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    Strong Water Anaheim - Lapu Lapu cocktail

    Lapu Lapu cocktail

    Strong Water Anaheim - Rum Runner cocktail

    Rum Runner cocktail

    Strong Water Anaheim - 3 Dots & A Dash and Tales from the Black Lagoon

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    3 Dots & A Dash and Tales from the Black Lagoon

    BXCR Underground - Atmosphere

    BXCR Underground

    4.3(251 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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.

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    BXCR Underground - Espresso martini

    Espresso martini

    BXCR Underground - Lost Luggage, Penicillin, and Paper Plane

    Lost Luggage, Penicillin, and Paper Plane

    BXCR Underground - Fuego En Jalisco. Nice mix of tequila and mezcal, pomegranate, and a kick of habanero.

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    Fuego En Jalisco. Nice mix of tequila and mezcal, pomegranate, and a kick of habanero.

    Puesto Anaheim

    Puesto Anaheim

    4.4(2.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    We love Puesto and always enjoy our food, but last night was one for the record books. Not just…read morebecause the food was delicious, as usual, but because we had the incredible fortune of having Scotty as our server. Scotty took what was already a great date night and made it truly memorable. Not only was he the best server we've had since we started dining at Puesto, but I'd go so far as to say he was one of the best servers I've ever had anywhere. Scotty had a calm, understated demeanor that was part of his charm. He was genuine, attentive, extraordinarily kind, and somehow managed to keep my Diet Coke with lime full the entire evening. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and was always there at just the right moment. Best of all, he laughed at my dad jokes. While the food was outstanding, Scotty made the experience even better. His service elevated an already great meal into an exceptional evening. We will absolutely be requesting Scotty's section every time we visit Puesto Anaheim.

    Food was so good! We basically tried everything. We had the salsa and guacamole flight. Loved their…read morechips too! We had the chicken taquitos, potato flautas, short rib enchilada, steak taco, fried fish taco, carnitas and the chicken tacos! The only thing that took away a star because we had to stand and wait for 15 minutes to be sat. We had a reservation that I made five days ago. They say other parties before us and we had to still stand and wait even with a reservation The restaurant itself is so beautiful! Great spot for dinner with the family!

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    Puesto Anaheim - Baja Fish, Verduras, and Filet Tacos

    Baja Fish, Verduras, and Filet Tacos

    Puesto Anaheim - The Main Dining Room set up for a Family-Style Event

    The Main Dining Room set up for a Family-Style Event

    Puesto Anaheim - Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Margarita

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    Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Margarita

    Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar - "Uh-Oa!"

    Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar

    3.9(2.5k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    This place was such a treat! Where many restaurants around downtown Disney if you don't have a…read morereservation, you have to wait in line, here you can put your name down and they will text you. Ultimately they delayed us by 10 mins after returning to the text and they were so sweet and gave us a free dole whip for the error (and yes! Real Disney dole whip not in the park!! What a treat!) Once we sat outside, we were in front of ukelele players performing which was so fun. They even did some songs from Moana which my daughter loved. I popped inside to use the restroom and that was equally enchanting. We got the appetizer plate which we all loved and the short ribs with a side of the mac salad. Everything was delicious! And toddler approved. Overall this was a highlight of our Disney trip- service, food, and vibes included!

    Trader Sam's is always a must for us, and a huge part of what keeps us coming back is the drinks,…read morethe hospitality and the amazing bartenders! Stephanie, Veronica, and Melissa are all fantastic bartenders and we are always sure to grab a drink when we see them at the bar. They consistently make our cocktails perfectly every single time, and you can tell they really know their craft and care about the guest experience. They're incredibly attentive without ever making us feel rushed. They give us time to enjoy our drinks, take in the atmosphere, and decide what we're in the mood for next while still making sure we're taken care of. That balance of great service and letting us enjoy the experience is something we really appreciate. In terms of drinks the Mojitos and specialty cocktails are to die for. They're always perfectly balanced, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Whether we're in the mood for something tropical, fruity, or a little stronger, they always seem to know exactly what to make. What we especially appreciate is that they're just as creative when we don't feel like drinking. They've made us customized mocktails that are just as fun and delicious as the cocktails. It's not just a basic juice or soda thrown together. They actually take the time to create something unique based on what we like. When it comes to food I recommend the pupu platter, salmon and ramen. They are some of my favorites! The pupu platter has a nice variety of foods that can definitely be shared amongst friends. What I especially love to come for though is a late night bowl of Ramen. Their broth has so much depth and flavor, not to mention the noodles are always cooked perfectly. Trader Sam's is always such a great experience for us. Great drinks, great service, great music and bartenders who genuinely care about what they're serving. We always look forward to coming back

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    Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar
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    Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar

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