Darkroom is such a special restaurant and over the past year-and-a-half since they opened, it has…read morebecome my wife any my favorite restaurant in Orange County. That is not an easy title to acquire; we're really lucky to have wonderful restaurants all over OC. But Darkroom simply does it differently. The flavors and textures that we experience every night we go are always so unique and playful while also remaining balanced. No dish is ever just dropped at the table, it is presented and described in detail, which is very helpful because each dish utilizes techniques and ingredients that are surprising and yet work perfectly together. The ambiance is immaculate, with tunes playing from a vinyl station that is showcased in the restaurant. And the most important part: everyone that works here makes every night feel special. They are all so wonderful and really make Darkroom stand out.

So many great things to say about my recent visit, dinner for two…read more Service is always top notch. Quality ingredients. Fun vibe. Great place to get an atmospheric change from the day to day. You will love their cuisines!

Did the candle making with wine tasting for Valentine's Day with some of my girls and it was such a…read moregreat experience! Chris and Gebby are both amazing. Chris was incredibly responsive before the reservation and a was able to add one of my friends. Chris is also the wine maker and has won several OC Fair awards for this wine. He was interactive and friendly while still letting us do our thing. Gebby was very friendly and efficient and such a delightful person. The candle making was well explained and great scents. The wine was so good. The last wine was a port which I normally find too sweet and just too much and this port was the best I've ever had and would drink again! Thanks for a great experience!

We've known Chris since his days at Klinker Brick Winery in Lodi, Ca. He has come in to his own…read morewith a delightful tasting room in Orange, Ca, where you can taste awesome wines and make candles at the same time. His wines are spot on, I got two bottles of Albariño. You gotta go!

It was Mother's Day morning when my daughter came home after picking up the flowers she had…read morepreordered, along with a cup of milk tea and a bag of chocolates. Smiling, she said, "Let's celebrate with Spanish tapas." So the beautiful day began with milk tea and chocolate before we headed to the newly opened restaurant Fat of the Land for their Mother's Day brunch, conveniently located on North Main Street in Santa Ana. I later found out it was a special Sunday brunch created just for Mother's Day. Thanks to my daughter's reservation, we were seated right away. The menu selection was smaller than usual, probably because of the special brunch menu, but every tapas dish sounded delicious. We ordered the Castelvetrano olives, Galician smoked paprika octopus, French steak tartare, and Basque cheesecake, paired with a Fiero Spritz and Red Sangria. Both the octopus and steak tartare were outstanding. The Galician smoked paprika octopus was tender, flavorful, and carried just the right hint of spice. The French steak tartare was served on crispy toasted bread with cheese sprinkled on top -- a creative and delicious twist on a classic dish. Fat of the Land truly feels like a hidden gem, and I had such a wonderful time celebrating Mother's Day with my daughter there.

Came in for Mother's Day, my mom has been wanting to try this place for a long time…read more We ordered a variety of different tapas, and decided on sangria. The sangria was super delicious, not overly sweet, which we liked. We ordered the arepo plate which was devoured instantly. - good appetizer to start. Next up was the octopus, pork peppers, shrimp and cheesecake. The shrimp tasted fishy and not my favorite. Octopus was good... decent. Mushrooms were fine. Cheesecake was passable. Over the sangria, arepo plate and pork peppers were the best thing of the night. Staff was very friendly, the setting was intimate. Overall good dinner.

The food was amazing! I love the beautiful decor and the atmosphere. Bobby was amazing and…read moreattentive. Our food came out fast and tasted delicious. Would definitely come back.

Postino is always one of my favorites whether it's a Wine Wednesday by yourself, girl dinner with…read morefriends on the weekend or date night. Cecil took great care of me while here on a Wednesday night. Thank you for being attentive, helpful with suggestions, and friendly all around!

Cute little spot to get a glass of wine in the camp. Love stopping by and getting a tasting flight…read more You tell them what you like and then you get a small flight in little beakers. The cheese boards are good too love how they change seasonally. The owner is always in and he's so nice and knowledge of wine he has or is coming in. Always a good time at the wine lab.

Always a stop if I'm in the area, I usually go with the suggestion of the staff-they are all very…read moreknowledgeable and kind. I have done the wine tasting a few time and that is super cute as it is served in wine glasses. I believe they serve charcuterie boards but I have not tried yet!

A much needed return visit and another hit. We recommend the Smashburger ($25) and Brisket Barbacoa…read moreTacos ($16). The Smashburger reminded me a one of the best cheeseburgers ever. It was ground fresh and had lots of flavor. The Barbacoa has kick. Note to wine lovers: we opted for the $25 bottle of "Summer Love" Pinot Noir wine. It's not what you'd expect from a Pinot Noir. This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Sauvignon Blanc. As such, it's light and funky. We enjoyed it while the table next to us sent theirs back.

I came across a YouTube video about Le Hut Dinette a couple weeks ago, and finding out that it was…read morethe sister restaurant of Heritage Barbecue, it was a must try since I loved Heritage at the times I went. So, I came here on a Saturday night with a reservation for 5 people and it was an interesting experience to say the least! I really liked the retro diner vibes and the place looked pretty sleek. However, when it came to ordering (which I was eyeing the beef ribs for 2), and the first thing our server told us was that it was sold out. For peak dinner hours, to run out already on a popular dish at 7:30 is disappointing to say the least. So, I had to audible to the tri tip roast, which was good at least, but it was not like the beef ribs that I have tried from Heritage Barbeque a while back. It was also weird that they also ran out of chicken too, which one of the couples at the that table wanted, so they had to switch to the pork belly. Luckily, the dishes we ordered were all good...but it just felt weird to me that they ran out of some food already and it wasn't even near closing. That's like me going to In N Out wanting a double double, only for them to be like "sorry, you are going to have to opt for only a hamburger" instead. I would like to give Le Hut Dinette another chance since I have tried Heritage in the past and the barbecue is bomb, but I honestly did not expect them to have inventory issues at prime dinner hours. The server apologized for the issues due to their early afternoon rush and for how busy they were, but that still didn't really make up for the unavailability of the beef ribs. Perhaps I'm salty because I legit drove an hour down from LA to the OC for a product that I didn't even get to try (with a reservation!) So the final verdict, food was good and the service was nice, but not being able to order the beef ribs and some other dishes unfortunately made what could have been a 5 star experience into something of a 3-3.5 star experience.

Went here a few days ago with the hubby. First time here. The man who greeted and sat us was so…read morekind and helpful. Immediate great first impression. The place is small and quaint but not busy (even for a Saturday evening!) very cozy environment with a great music playlist. There was a very large group of people sitting near us, and I was very aware that I could barely hear them. I noticed how the walls had the acoustic paneling all over it. I am very sensitive to restaurants that are overly loud. They did such an incredible job soundproofing the space so it wasn't overwhelming. Especially with the high ceilings. The vibe and aesthetic was so nice. Okay and the FOOD!!! The Brussels were insane. (That sweet-savory Yum -chefs kiss)! The lamb chops were incredible. The Hamachi was perfect. And the charcuterie board was a dream. Everything was amazing!! Will absolutely be coming here again.

This was my first time here. Certainly convenient to Griffis and a great place to stop by before…read moreand after any event at Angel's stadium. The weather was perfect for an afternoon on the patio. We sat at the fire pit. Vanessa, our server, was attentive without being overbearing. We snacked on the truffle fries while enjoying a 4 wine sample. GO HERE. HAVE FUN!

The Blind Rabbit is one of the coolest speakeasies I've ever been too. I've had some of the most…read moredelicious drinks of my life here -- Each cocktail is hand-crafted with care and expertise. The food is also fantastic. If you love seafood, I highly recommend the scallops The bar is EXTREMELY small, with less than like ten tables plus a few more seats at the bar. So reservations are key if you want to visit, especially during a busy time or one of their specialty themed seasons.

Went there with my daughter on a Thursday night, and overall it was just okay. The ambiance is…read moredefinitely unique and has a cool speakeasy vibe, but the space is extremely small and surprisingly loud -- even without music playing. Because it's so cramped, every conversation echoes throughout the room, which made it hard to relax and enjoy the experience. The drinks were expensive and very small, and honestly didn't feel worth the price. The food was the same way. We ordered the scallops and the cheeseburger -- $36 for three scallops with rice and $26 for a mediocre burger and fries felt really overpriced for the quality and portion sizes. Unfortunately, the whole experience felt more like a rip-off than a special night out. I don't think I'd return, and I probably wouldn't recommend it to friends.

From the moment you walk in, the service sets the tone, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely…read morewelcoming without feeling overbearing. The natural wine selection is outstanding. You can tell it's been thoughtfully curated, and the staff really knows how to guide you through it. The pairings are intentional and elevate the entire experience, not just an afterthought. The ambiance is top-notch, effortlessly stylish, warm, and the kind of place that works just as well for a date night as it does for a relaxed night out with friends. And the food... the pork belly taco was absolutely mind-blowing. Perfectly balanced, rich without being heavy, and executed with real attention to detail. This is one of those places where everything, from service to wine to food; comes together seamlessly. Definitely a standout.

Initially, I made a reservation for two through Resy, but wanted to change it to three. For some…read morereason, you cannot book a table for three. but you can book for two or four. Instead, I called them and they were able to accommodate that change. Since, Bar Tinto is in WIP, we know that parking here sucks. So come early for parking, luckily they were able to hold our table. This review is for Jonathan Garcia's menu. Kushi oysters were served with a lime mignonette already in the oyster shell. Oysters tasted fresh and good quality. The ribeye vampiro was served on a corn tortilla, with a sheet of cheese, and balanced salsa. I was expecting nice thick chunks of ribeye, but it was a thin crispy slice. I enjoyed the dish, but I was hoping for more. I tried my friend's pork belly taco and it's delicious. The fattiness was decadent. I wish I ordered one for myself. In addition, as a wine bar I would expect a wider variety of wines. They are knowledgeable about the 5 wines on the menu. It's ironic facing a wall of wines, but only able to sip on 5 varietals and some spritz options. However, the desserts were delicious and I recommend saving room for both of them. Unfortunately, I would not return here. The customer service was attentive, but kitchen is slow. If you do decide to come here, then I suggest you practice patience or come here on a date with someone you really like. Also, check their IG for an updated menu, since it probably changes often.

My husband and I went to Pali for a date since we know it is a great place to enjoy a nice glass of…read morewine with a great ambiance. We had a fantastic server who made it even more enjoyable. Shania was very attentive and even seemed to know what we needed, before we asked. She was Amazing! Thank you, Shania! We love the wine selection here (especially the Huntington Pinot) and the charcuterie board paired well with our wine, as well. It really was a wonderful evening! Nate and Debbie

This was my first time at Pali Wine & it was such a nice experience…read more Parking was a bit insane on a Saturday as Pali is right next to Anaheim Packing District but so worth the trip. They have a bunch of reds and whites, flights & food as well. I got a Tuscan wine on tap, the pour was super heavy. Great service, lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Few individuals brought their kids, great vibes