by far, one of my favorite places to come to in Santa Clarita. Parking is sometimes a bit of a…read morechallenge and it's street parking so be prepared for that. I love the whole vibe from the moment you walk in to watching the bartenders, making their drink drinks to enjoying every part of the meal. We were there on a Saturday night and they had live music, he was amazing playing the saxophone and just a great personality. I can't say what my favorite thing is because I love everything I've eaten here.

I have been here twice. My first visit was pretty good. Nothing exceptional about the place, but it…read morewas definitely an experience. Our second visit was this Saturday and it was not planned. They had an open table for about an hour and a half between reservations which was more than enough time for us. All we really went in for was a couple drinks and snacks. We were a party of six and all ordered cocktails and grilled cheeses to share. Four of us ordered Old Fashions, including myself. I was incredibly disappointed by my drink as it tasted completely watered down. Although the grilled cheese was the star of the show for us last time, all of us couldn't have been more disappointed by this time. Great presentation but zero flavor. To be completely honest if you're charging $20 for a grilled cheese sandwich it should taste amazing. Sad to say six cocktails and three grilled cheeses later, with an over $200 bill, we left incredibly disappointed. I've had far better dining experiences for much less. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

I decided to be local and went to this dive bar. They do Alonsito about every drink uou could think…read moreof. I first tried their zombie drink. Amazing! I think it's like pineapple juice and two choices of rum. Tasted amazing. The two bartenders are nice, very conversational. I can see why they get regular bar attendees. This bar isn't bad. I will definitely come back if I'm looking for a local buzz. Maybe get a buzz here and walk to the movie theater.

We visited The Cove after seeing it all over social media. The photos made it look rustic, upscale,…read moresuper cute and very spacious with amazing drinks and a great menu. We even got dressed up because the vibe online felt fancy and elevated. Unfortunately, the experience was very different in person. The space is extremely small and overcrowded, to the point where you can barely move, let alone order a drink. We squeezed our way toward the back just to find a little breathing room, but it was constant "excuse me" in every direction. With how packed it was, the bartenders seemed to be moving at a slow pace with little sense of urgency, which made getting to the bar nearly impossible. After waiting about 10 minutes without being able to place an order, we ended up leaving. It was disappointing, especially after driving out excited to try the drinks we saw online. The photos make the space feel much bigger and more relaxed than it actually is, which created a very different expectation. Overall, the experience didn't live up to the hype and first impressions fell flat.

I've been here a couple times for my fiancé's birthdays and gatherings we love the food and the…read moreservice. Everything's great.

Love this place! Everything was so good and I loved the Disney theme! The drinks and food was…read morereally 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.

Drinks were okay, took a minute to be served but it was a busy night. Typically we love supporting…read morethe businesses when we come into Wrightwood. Coming to the Wrightwood Inn for the first and last time this weekend, wasn't a great way to end the night. Vibes were definitely off with the way one server was treating certain people. As the night went on it got worse. Ive never seen anyone treated so horrible as I witnessed Jessica scream at someone, kicking them out. The other people did nothing and just walked in as she noticed them and yelled at them "to get the f*** out" in their face multiple times, her hands up. Doing that in their face all the way till they simply walked out. Completely out of line. Instead of handling the situation with grace she went over board. We left shortly after. I cannot support a business with workers that treat people in that way. Unacceptable and I wont want anyone I care for treated that way so it definitely wont be a place I suggest to anyone.

My favorite dive bar in Wrightwood. The ladies that work here are mostly friendly. They even do…read morefood, mainly frozen pizzas and frozen wings in High Speed oven. Don't expect any type of a dining experience, but when you're fayded-it does the trick! The decor is pretty cool, with a vintage mountain ski vibe and pool tables up stairs. Plenty of locals come through here while it's the only place that stays open late. The drink selection is pretty basic, with simple selections of beer and basic cocktails. The prices are slightly above average. If you are looking for a place to grab a few in this mountain this town, check it out!

My wife and I went to the Yodeler last weekend in Wrightwood CA, and it was great as ever. I have…read morebeen here since the late 1970s and throughout the years have seen different menu changes, but the building has stayed relatively the same. My children like this place, my wife likes this place and obviously lots of other people do. My wife and I shared the poutine, and we had some chicken wings as an appetizer. She likes Guinness draft there and I had Sour Monkey Triple draft. The poutine was good and it was the first time my wife had tried it--she loved it. I thought there could have been a little bit more of the cheese curd, it was fried, but I know every place makes theirs a little different. The atmosphere is great; it reminds you of a cabin on the inside and of course you're in Wrightwood CA so it's a perfect mountain hangout. The tables are clean, the area swept up and a very inviting indoor environment as outdoor environment. This is a rustic environment, so don't expect four-star accommodation. Again, as I said, it is perfect for this area, and I would expect nothing less. The service was great, we had two or three different servers, and they were always polite, knew their menu well, and offered upgrades. Had a great conversation with this server and he had been coming up there for years himself before working there. His daughter and wife were outside, and he would periodically chat with them which made us feel like it was a great family environment. The menu is varied and they have some excellent hamburgers; I have had the patty melt in the past. There is something about being 5000 feet above sea level, having a cold drink, and hot food; it's amazing. If you happen to be up in the Wrightwood area stop by at this place you will not regret it the food is hot and tasty, the beer is cold and the service and ambience is excellent,

Wrightwood; Older local diner hang out with TVs, plenty of beer choices, full bar & outdoor patio…read more Service not immediate, but efficient enough once I was seated. Decent menu for a small place. Out of the "housed roasted corned beef" Reuben sandwich so I settled on a patty melt which might have been a better decision anyway. Very pleased to have a patty melt cooked perfectly medium. Keep the cook. Tender & juicy beef patty on fresh marbled rye toasted just right. A worthy 4.5 stars for this. My photo was not worthy so no photo. My opinion as a non-local, just been there twice: It's time for a bathroom makeover. Past due. Could use Molly Maid & Mr. Clean. It's tough times for a lot of restaurants these days, but elbow grease with TSP and a gallon of paint would go a long way.

What a neat find at Haven City Market! Located adjacent to Native Son, Raffael's is a step into a…read moreSouthwestern vibe where guests can relax with their drinks away from the lively atmosphere of HCM. One of the coolest things about a speakeasy is the transition into the space. Here, there's a walkway and corner, then turn into the candle and subtle lit space. It's a small thing? But that bit of walk helps distance the mind and feel open to the special space. There is a bar with seating, a long high top, and bench & table booth-ish type seating. The colors are warm, reminiscent of sitting in a western sunset. Music plays - jazzy, alternative, happy music. We were greeted and seated by the friendly hostess, then welcomed warmly by the magic maker himself: the bartender! And what delightfully unique, and dare I say daring, concoctions he made! The cocktails each had a spin, an ingredient, something *different* from the norm, making it challenging for my friend and I to narrow down which delights to try! Even the popcorn was unique, with chili and nutritional yeast savoriness that was the perfect complement to our cocktails. My friend felt the Silver Cloud was quite the adult version of a smoothie dessert! She got ideas...I adored my Last Word. It was refreshing with the green chartreuse and incredibly not-put-down-able. Next up, she had the Bandolier. It was a very unique taste to her, pretty puckery, so the bartender - who checked on us regularly for impressions - added a bit more pineapple. That did the trick! My next was the Boulevardier, which was uniquely and deliciously twisted with the coffee and salt. Absolute yum!!! Even though there's a 90 minute limit, on this Thursday night there was plenty of space between imbibers, and we weren't pressured in any way to move along. Thank you, as we were due for a proper catch up. One thing we did notice, is that once there were more folks chatting and laughing, it became a bit echo-y and harder to hear. On a busier night, I imagine the ambience we first experienced- quieter, mellow, chill vibe - likely changes to more robust and lively. Either way, this place is a feels-far-away retreat worth "traveling" to.

My wife and I visited this place for the first time on a Friday night. The ambiance in this place…read moreis mellow, dim, with music that fits the space. The music isn't too loud which was nice as well. My wife and I tried several drinks between the two of us. All of them were very good. The staff were friendly and personable. Be aware that you may want to use the restroom prior to entering. If you have to use the restroom while inside, you'll have to exit outside and walk back into the market space to use one. This is a bar only, so plan accordingly to eat as there are no food items to order inside. 10/10 would recommend and my wife and I were glad we stopped in. This will be our go to local cocktail bar from now on.

A friend mentioned to me that The Lanai is owned by the same group that owns some of the other…read morepopular tiki bars in Orange County, so we decided to stop by on the way home from a road trip. The Lanai is located in the Cravings food court area at The Station shopping center in Eastvale. There is plenty of parking available. We went inside to the Shuck Oyster bar and entered The Lanai from there. It is actually more of a tiki patio than an enclosed tiki bar. However, the tiki décor is great with plenty of bamboo, carved tiki figures, hanging puffer fish, tiki style signs, and many tropical accents. There are overhead fans spaced around in case it is hot outside. We had one round of drinks and several appetizers. The coconut shrimp and lightly battered Shishito peppers were great and the sauces paired well. We have had these appetizers at Stowaway before and they had the same good quality. She ordered the spicy tofu bites. I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but they were surprisingly really good. I had the Adrian's Mistake cocktail which was well balanced and a little on the strong side. She had the Right Of Passage which was good and had a light fruit flavor and you could definitely taste the mango. The one man show Brandon took great care of us. It was slow at this time of day so we got a chance to chat with him quite a bit and service was fast. They have a weekday happy hour from 4pm to 6pm. Although we didn't specifically order off the happy hour menu, three of our items, including both cocktails were part on it. I give it 4.3 stars but rounded up to five stars. I'm sure the ambience is much better in the evening when it more lively and dark outside. They have a good variety of munchies, and the cocktail menu has a good mix of tiki classics and some originals. I don't think there any many tiki bars in this area, so I hope they do well.

Really wanted to try this place but when we arrived, we were told the kitchen was out of…read morecommission. We went to another stall that told us they had a gas leak so the building had to be evacuated. We ended up going back to order Painkillers to sit on the patio. They're weren't great. I've had much better. We'll return in winter to try again. We don't live in the area so hoping for a better experience next time.

Came to Sonder for my birthday. Had an amazing experience. From Matt who helped us. To Lamson the…read moreowner who checked up on us. Food was excellent especially the mains. Loved short rib. So much meat. So tender. Flavorful. Pork over fish sauce was also great. Sauce was on point. Not salty or sweet. Drinks were really good. Had the clarified cocktail and another chef special drink. Both so good. Music was so good also. Fun older jams great vibes. Fun spot in downtown Santa Ana to hang out.

We dropped by for a weekend dinner and had a lovely meal in a trendy, moody setting. There was a…read morebit of a hiccup when the hostess tried to insist we sit at two high top tables (with two young children) and seemed displeased when we stated that wouldn't work with us. Once this resolved, the meal proceeded to be more pleasant. We started with the tom yum cucumber - a hit with family with its pungent fish sauce and tang. The dish paired nicely with the crunchy peanuts although we did wonder if the overpowering flavors of this made it hard to enjoy some of the other dishes later. The wings were decent - a generous, slightly Asian variation of buffalo wings. The charred beets were the best beet dish we've had - the smokiness paired with the incredible natural sweetness of the beet itself was such a delightful surprise - they almost tasted like a sweet potato. The fresh wasabi was an excellent subtle pairing for this dish, not at all spicy, just added the perfect herbal undertones Fiddleheads and speck was the most disappointing, it felt like something was missing, perhaps it was the low acidity in comparison to the other dishes. The fiddleheads also had an difficult astringency to them and was essentially 95% fiddlehead to 5% speck. The spring onion pancake was also disappointing - ours was soggy which made the soft on soft falvors with the trout schmear not so appetizing. Flavor was good but we wanted more textural contrast. Iberico pork secreto was delicious - an amazing piece of meat. This, however, could benefit again from a more flavorful sauce. We ended up dipping this meat into the tom yum cucumber sauce above (see other wayward comment above). We finished with the red bean cinnabon dessert hich was tasty - not too sweet, although we wished the red bean flavor came through more. It comes beautifully presented in its own mini skillet. Unfortunately, the pieces that naturally stuck to the side in the skillet had a pretty strong metallic aftertaste that was quite unpleasant. Would not order this again unless the plateware was changed.

Friendly staff. Great crowd. Nice to have a good local bar. they even offer traditional bar food if…read moreyou're hungry.

I like the bar and the bartenders here. Amber is a sweetheart and really makes sure you're taken…read morecare of. My problem here is the food. Why is it every few months they have a new food program and you have to pay it separate from your bar tab? A friend and I went here and ordered food and it was overcooked. The cook gave no napkins, no condiments, and was annoyed when we had to ask him for them.

The service, the food, the beers, and the local vibes were all excellent…read more We dropped in for lunch on a semi-busy Saturday. We were able to find a table for our party of ten inside. We each walked up to the counter and placed our orders. While waiting, we enjoyed the cozy interior and a live band on the patio. We ordered a few sandwiches, huge pretzels, and a cheese flatbread for the kiddos. I ordered the cold 6" Knuckle Sammy, and it was filled generously with deli meats and fresh ingredients. A very satisfying sandwich. Other sandwiches enjoyed included the Meatball, Pastrami Reuben, and Wrightwood Philly. The pretzels were fantastic, hot and soft, and came with a tasty cheese dip. The beers on tap were terrific. I had the Seasalt & Lime Lager, which was cold and refreshing. I got to try Hazy IPA, which was good, and if you like sours, the Plum Sour is worth a try. They also have hard seltzer and non-alcoholic beverages in the cold fridge next to the cashier. The staff was kind, and the service was excellent. They brought out our orders to where we were sitting. Plenty of TV monitors to enjoy some sports. They also have local activities and special menu items on certain days.

Thankful for this place. They stayed open for the firefighters during the Bridge Fire…read more Cool brewery. They have trivia on Wednesdays! Other events pop up here too such as live music. All the beer tastes great. They have a lager, red ale, black beer, and stout. The have other rotating beers and seltzers on tap such as sours. They also have canned beverages. I really like the canned happy dad's. The food is really good. They offer breakfast, sandwiches, lunch sandwiches (Turkey avocado is my favorite), flatbread pizza, and most recently, wings. The lunch sandwiches remind me of My Hero Sub if you're familiar with that establishment in the Inland Empire. So good! All the ingredients on the sandwiches are fresh. They also can make your sandwich into a salad - I have not tried that yet. Great spot. The locals love it. Give it a try if you like laid back breweries. You can eat inside or outside.