Great clean and beautiful rooftop bar on top of the Mariott hotel. It is valet only, but I heard there is free parking across the street. I only tried the drinks here and they were all great. Service was great and attentive, and overall I enjoyed my time and view here! Great place to chat and lounge around. read more

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This was my second time visiting this restaurant -- my first visit was years ago -- and I came back to celebrate a friend's birthday. Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere were great, but unfortunately the hostess experience kept it from being a full 5-star night. I had a 7:30 reservation and arrived at 7:35, but waited nearly 10 minutes before being acknowledged. The hostess was quite rude and told me we had lost our table because we were "late," even though I had been standing there waiting to be helped. She eventually seated us at a dirty table and the overall interaction felt unprofessional and unwelcoming. Thankfully, our server Omar completely turned the night around -- he was kind, attentive, and very helpful. The manager Dave was also amazing and made sure we were taken care of. The food and drinks were excellent. The cocktails were delicious, the hummus with warm pita was fantastic (definitely ask for extra bread!), and the melted cheese with toasted bread was a highlight. The fries were uniquely cut and perfectly cooked, and the calamari was top-notch. The view and ambiance make this a great place to relax with friends over tapas and drinks. I would come back again for the quality of the food, the beautiful setting, and the wonderful service from Omar -- but I do hope management addresses the front-host experience, as it really sets the tone for the evening. read more

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This place gets a 10/10 on everything for me! Food was great, service was good, atmosphere and view were beautiful, and it was such a good place to have drinks and apps with friends! The sweet potato fries were thin and crispy, (my absolute favorite) topped with honey, and served with an aioli sauce. The fries were so good I ordered another order just to go home with and truthfully, I'm SO picky with fries. We will be back! read more

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You gotta love this rooftop bar in Irvine at the top of the Marriott hotel. It's so cute! I came here earlier to check it out and the views are incredible! The drinks look amazing. This is a great place for an after work gathering or a date or a group event or just to hang out by yourself enjoying the ambience and excitement read more

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Always nice views up here. Lots of seating area and you can reserve fire pits or view seats for an extra charge. Service was great tonight. Very attentive. I would have liked all the heaters on since it was pretty cold out, but they only had the fire pits on. Food choices are good for small bites. We had some fries (huge) and some hummus. Really tasty. And, the drinks were good - had a bees knees in a bear glass. This is a go-to place for nice drinks and nice views! read more

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Had dinner and drinks here recently to catch up with a friend. It was a Saturday night so we expected it to be busy, nothing out of the ordinary. But something that was, I'm pretty sure our server was drunk. His attitude towards us was just completely unprofessional, his words were slurring, and at one point he even asked my friend "You got a problem or something?" when we tried ordering more drinks. He stopped coming to the table all together which made the rest of the evening difficult having to flag him down for the check or something else. The view is nice, the food is good, the environment of the restaurant is cool, but the service single handedly is preventing me from going back. We had the corn dip, the sidewinders, and the sliders. read more

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The rooftop bar is at the top of a Marriott hotel. Parking for the hotel/bar is valet only but you can park across the street for free. My friend and I came here with a reservation starting right before sunset. It wasn't busy when we came but ended up being packed toward sunset/after. We started off with some drinks. They're around $15-20 each. We shared the sliders that come with 3. They're good but overpriced. There was a little thing on the menu that said if you join Marriott rewards you can get complimentary sweet potato fries. Those were very good. Overall, it was a good view but overpriced food and drinks. read more

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Stopped by for a drink after attending an event at the hotel. What a great view and ambiance! Since I only had cocktails, look forward to coming back to try their food. read more

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This place has a beautiful view and is the perfect place to catch the sunset. I went last night and 1/3 of the place was reserved for a private party, 1/3 was closed off for no reason and the other 1/3 was where they wanted all the people to gather. It was a small area near the bar and elevator and we had no view, so we asked to get seated elsewhere and they said there was nothing available. I was a bit confused since people kept walking in and getting seated elsewhere. For drinks, I ordered champagne and it came in the worst glass I have ever seen (pictured below). For $18, I want a better presentation. My friend got a tequila drink with chamoy and it was soooo sweet and was mostly ice for $23. I won't be back. read more

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Love the vibe and the view. Definitely a great date night spot or a place to impress. The food is on the spicier side. At least what we ordered. Our service was excellent! The drinks were delicious and strong. There was a dj spinning some tunes. Parking is valet. We ubered so I'm not sure how much the valet is. read more

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Shout out to Mikah our server who provided excellent service with very detailed explanations on both food and drink and our host who sat us in the best spot to watch the sunset. Came here on a Saturday just after 4pm with no reservation mid-January and were seated right away. Great rooftop chic ambiance. We got the jalapeño margarita, orange beer, blonde beer, and a rose, the sliders, and a cheese bread appetizer. Food was OK. Total was less than $112 before tip. Parking is valet only and $15. This spot is close enough to Spectrum mall so if you're down to walk .4 miles there and .4 miles back you can save on the parking and skip valet. read more

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Service is always prompt and very nice. Out waiter was very nice and professional as well as helpful in ordering when we were ready. The food is always incredible and very tasty and fresh I would highly recommend the wings! The views are incredible even without the premium tables purchased for your reservation! I have been here about 3 times total now and I love every time and will continue to be coming back! read more

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Omar did a great job attending us. As soon as we walked in the environment sink very welcoming and everybody was so friendly. There's a lot of lights and fun music even a fire pit to stay warm in the 360 rooftop bar and restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

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One of very few (maybe only) rooftop bar/lounge/restaurant in the city of Irvine. Went for a light meal and drinks with a couple of friends. Was a nice sized rooftop space and the day was clear and sunny so was very inviting. Heard the view is better at night so may think about stopping by again in the future. On the other hand the food was just so-so. We ordered the beef sliders which were just meh and the beignets which were cold and dry. Maybe we ordered the wrong appetizers. The drinks were also ok. Will have to try again at night. Nice it's close to home but would love to enjoy the food and drinks too. read more

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Drove out from Riverside to try this place. Made reservations for 2 and we each tried a couple drinks. My friend had their espressomartini and "the siren" specialty drinks which I also had and was delish! I also tried the "spectrum sunset" which was okay. We shared the few appetizers bulgogi spring rolls (yummy), sea bass ceviche (needed salt), and achiote skewers (amazing!). Our dinner reservations were at 6:30pm and we arrived on time & seated promptly. The set-up and view is amaIng! .every seat has a great view. We really enjoyed ourselves and our appreciate our waiter Alex's service. It is certainly a more expensive place - 4 drinks & 3 appetizers almost $200 read more

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Love this place! Perched a top of Marriot in Irvine spectrum. This rooftop bar is gorgeous. Views of the city and the aesthetics is top notch! Food is decent, but who goes here for the food anyway? Service is hit or miss but for tonight, they did a great job. Fun place with Dj and music Friday and Saturday. Pro tip they take reservations read more

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Great food, a beautiful rooftop ambiance, and good music that really sets a chill vibe. Perfect spot to relax, enjoy the view, and unwind. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing. The staff made the experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. read more

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Beautiful views nice place to enjoy the sunset and a good drink.. customer service is not to great or it was just the wrong day.. read more

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My girlfriend made reservations for a meetup group event at Hive and Honey. Only 1 elevator goes to the roof and it's not well marked and lacking intuitive operation controls. Reservations are limited to 90 minutes and service was not consistent. By the time we'd all arrived, ordered and finished our drinks and appetizers we were over the 90 minute limit and asked to leave as the following reservation had been waiting for our spot. Drinks were good, food was fair. This wasn't our crowd, mostly in our 50s the rest of the patrons were 40s and younger. Felt like a hipster hangout. Prices are on the top end of reasonable. The views were great. But all things considered i don't see myself returning. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by the ambiance of this place! Aesthetically pleasing, chill with beautiful views. Came for a book club happy hour. We were able to talk comfortably with noise levels to a minimum as tables are spaced well. Got there around 6pm sun was blazing. The area we sat in was very hot. but when the sun set we were much more comfortable. A few things I loved-- Calamari Corn dip Ceviche Panzella salad Oysters Sidewinder fries Wings Sliders Steak skewers Drinks-- Old fashioned -- strong! Paper plane -- made well! Dessert Pot de crème Would not get again--pulled pork tacos. So bbqy. Disliked. Service was good. Our waitress did disappear for what it felt like an hour however other waiters were happy to assist. read more

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One of my favorite spots in Irvine for happy hour or a girls' night out! This rooftop bar is located inside the Marriott near Irvine Spectrum. The rooftop views are stunning, especially during sunset and the atmosphere really comes alive on Friday nights with live DJs. The staff and bartenders have always been super friendly and attentive every time I've visited. I usually make a reservation ahead of time. Im not sure if they accept walk-ins, so I'd recommend booking in advance just to be safe. Keep in mind, parking is valet-only at the hotel. The food is decent and great for sharing with a group. I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries and the poke nachos. I recommend the Bees Knees or the Wasp Nest for drinks. Overall this is a great spot for drinks and good vibes. read more

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5 stars all around!! I'm happy my friend recommended this place to me! My friend and I had so much! The views were bomb! Located at the Marriott in Irvine! They have good customer service good bites and a full bar! We had the pleasure to have Alex as our server and he was amazing!!!! So cool and recommended good options! We wanted dessert so we tried the cinnamon roll and it was bomb! Come here for summer and it will be sooo fun!! The parking is only $15 and after two hours $10 more. I will for sure come back here and I cannot wait! -Marshay D. read more

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My friends and I were looking for a place where we could dance and have some drinks - but didn't want to go to a club. After searching around, someone recommended this place and we thought it might be fun. When we got here on a weekend evening, it was packed. After roaming around and talking to a few staff members, we found out that while the tables are reserved, after a certain time (10?), if a table was unattended (either no one showed up or the people left), they were up for grabs. We got some drinks and and roamed around some more - took some pictures, admired the views, thought about who lived in the buildings across from the rooftop bar and tried to dance (the dance floor itself was small, but plenty of space around tables and everywhere to dance). After a little bit, a table opened up and we took a seat. We ordered some food, my friends ordered another round of drinks and we caught up. The drinks were decent - my friends liked theirs and I enjoyed my lemonade. The food/snacks that we ordered were good - I'd like to try more items from the menu if we go back. Of course, since it IS a bar with dance music, it was loud. We could hear each other over the music, but having a deep conversation would have not been feasible. The views were amazing and obviously the photo ops. We did valet park, so also account for that if planning to come here. Overall, a nice place to hang out, listen to music (and possibly get some dancing in) and enjoy the views. read more

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I've been here a few times with some friends , once to celebrate a birthday and the others to just grab a cocktail and soak in the ambiance of rooftop scenic views in the evening. Not too bad if you're afraid of heights. The service is usually nice too. The mini sliders here are also pretty delicious. The fire pit is also an ideal seating place for a peaceful small gathering. read more

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Stunning views great DJ last night beautiful roof top great service there corn dip was so good read more

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Hive & Honey is one of those places that never gets old. The view alone is worth the visit, it's absolutely beautiful, especially around sunset when the sky lights up and you can see the whole city from above. It's my go-to spot when I want to grab a drink, relax, and just take it all in with friends. The drinks are always pretty good and and the food is solid too. Everything is served as small plates, which makes it fun to order a few things and share. Service could have been a little more attentive since no one really checked on us much after our first two rounds of drinks, but it wasn't enough to ruin the experience. There's also a staff charge added for parties of six or more, which is good to know ahead of time. Even with that, the overall ambiance and vibe make it totally worth it. The atmosphere feels modern but relaxed, the drinks are consistently good, and the view is honestly the best part. Hive & Honey is the kind of spot you bring friends from out of town to impress them, or go to when you just want a chill evening or a cozy little date night spot. read more

Went there for a 2nd date, and the server there annoyed us every 5 minutes, screwing up the vibe, wow, never again.. horrible!!!

My boyfriend and I went there for the first time last night and our experience wasn't that good. The venue itself is beautiful and the views are amazing. The food was also very good, but the service was not. Our waitress never checked up on us once, after we got our food. It literally felt like we had to keep flagging her down to come help us or bring us new drinks. Even as we closed out she apologized for not being so attentive and mentioned how another party/group had her running up and down. This, I understand. However, it sucks that it took away from our own experience cause we were also paying customers. read more

Beautiful view, delicious cocktails, insanely overpriced though! Came for a friend's birthday, it's really the only true rooftop thing locally- and it's nice! The decor is great, really feels like a great celebration/special event type place. There were lights thay doubled as heat-lamps, which was perfect because it was freezing out. The service was GREAT! I wish I could remember his name: will update if I can find it. Drinks: Pom-Springs - perfect balance, fruity, not too sweet Vamos a la Playa - great tropical drink, also not too sweet Wasps Nest - love a good mezcal, good smokiness Spectrum Sunset - nice but meh Food: Sweet potato fries AND truffle fries: crunchy, perfection, great sauces and extremely flavorful. Would be my go-to Calamari- crunchy, flavor was fine, but the AMOUNT for the PRICE is a crime. It was a pittance of calamari. A plate that makes you say, "that's it??" After it comes out. PB&B Sliders - great if you need more if a meal/filling, soooo meaty, spicy for me though! That gochujang hits Tuna Poke - pretty good! The Mallow - Delicious dessert Overall, you come for the vibe and to look and feel beautiful with some friends/date, but for me this would be a fries and cocktails only kinda thing. The other food to price/flavor doesn't really cut it imo. Really beautiful and fun night though! read more

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Last week my friend introduced me to Hive and Honey Rooftop. The rooftop is located at the Marriott in Irvine. The space offers plenty of room with great views of Irvine. The service was extremely friendly, if you know my write ups, it's the most important thing to me; aside from the meal itself. We were serviced by Sterling, he made the experience that much better. The drinks came out fast, our food did too, and it was so tasty. We had the Hummas, Pork Belley, Sliders and fries. I appreciated that the employees engaged with the patrons. They set the ambiance and the energy of the evening. They made it easy to hang out for a long while. Thank you to the staff and Sterling! We will return! read more

Pros: Amazing 180° view on a clear day! We could see all the way to San Pedro to the north, SA mountains to the east were so clear. Great selection of craft cocktails and good wines. Beer too, i imagine. Food was better than expected. The Boursin cheese with baguette, the poke, and beef sliders were very good. The bulgogi egg rolls were meh. Cons - I reserved "preferred seating" and didn't read the fine print - the $50 fee was just for the seating area. It did not go towards our bill. Kind of a rip off IMO. Service was OK, not top notch for having to pay $50 just for seating area. Will go again but will opt for free seating at a high top table. read more

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I was humiliated and threatened with police after asking to speak to a manager. This experience happened on 8/1/25 with server Adriana. I had a Preferred Seating reservation at Hive & Honey on August 1st, which cost $100 just to secure a table. About an hour in, a server told us we had 15 minutes left because of a "90-minute policy." This policy was never disclosed at the time of booking - only texted the day of the reservation. I politely asked multiple times to speak to a manager. On the fourth request, I stated more firmly that I needed to speak with someone now, and explained that I was pregnant and unable to stand for long periods. Instead of assisting me, the server led me to security - not management. The security guard told me that if I didn't come downstairs, they would call the Irvine Police Department. I had done nothing wrong - I wasn't disruptive, I wasn't yelling - I was just standing my ground and asking to be treated with respect. Eventually, I was forced to leave the rooftop and wait in the hotel lobby. Only then did a manager come over to apologize and offer a refund, which I accepted - but the damage was already done. This was publicly humiliating, emotionally distressing, and felt discriminatory after disclosing my pregnancy. I have since submitted formal complaints to Marriott and didn't get any response. This is not the kind of experience anyone should go through - let alone at a luxury property. read more

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Avoid this place at all costs. I made reservations to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was not worth it. The food was bland, the service was inattentive, and worst of all they charged my card additional times after I left. Once the next day, then once more two days later. The waitress took my card away from the table to run it anow I know why. I looked at other reviews and saw dozens of people reporting the same scam. This isn't a mistake it's a pattern. I left a 20% tip despite the customer service being subpar. I was told that someone would "reach out" to me to fix this but I'm sure this is pretty standard as there are many other people saying they were charge without their authorization. There are plenty of rooftop bars that won't steal your money. Go literally anywhere else. read more

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Dope rooftop near Irvine Spectrum Logistics: on top of the Marriott. Valet parking only $15. Walked in and was told only bar service as tables were reserved. However I opened my phone and made a reservation (plenty listed) and immediately got a table. So make a resy! Vibe: DJ on Saturday night great. Hip hop/throwback R&B. Few people started dancing once the evening went on. Mainly at the second bar. Still lots of room at the other bar. Drinks were good. Did not try any food. Limited menu. $20+ dollars for French fries. read more

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My friends and I came here on a Sunday night & ordered a couple drinks & appetizers. We had to make a reservation beforehand. It does get cold out there but the heaters helped a lot! I got the "Nectar of the Gods" & it was so good. One of the best cocktails I've had-- the flavors mask the alcohol so well! We also ordered the wings, which were a little too sweet for my preference because they had honey on them. We also ordered the brownie which was small, but amazing! The waiter was also helpful! read more

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I'm really disappointed with my experience at this bar. I've visited twice, and both times I was charged twice for my purchases. At first, I thought it might have been a mistake or a one-time issue, but after it happened again on my second visit, it's clear there's a serious problem with how they handle transactions. Being double-charged once is frustrating--having it happen twice is unacceptable. It makes me question the reliability and honesty of their billing process. I shouldn't have to double-check my bank statement every time I go out just to make sure I wasn't overcharged. read more

Hive and Honey...my other favorite HH besides "Happy" and "Hour". Cool place, great view, awesome vibe. H&H is always worth an absolute visit when staying at the Irvine Spectrum Marriott. To be honest, it's my stay at the hotel which guarantees my stop at H&H. Apparently, it's a very popular spot amongst non-guests of the hotel. You can try your luck at reserving a timeslot online or via walk-in. But when trying those options, I have very slim luck. However being a guest at the hotel helps when you are unable to snag a reservation. Come at sunset and grab a craft cocktail or two. Dine at a high-top table or cozy up near a firepit...you can't go wrong either way. Service is okay considering you are at a busy rooftop bar. I find that the servers are more attentive in the bar near the hotel lobby. Parking options include valet and if you're lucky, there "may" be parking at an empty lot across the street of the hotel (fingers crossed). read more

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The bar added their own tip amount to my bill AFTER I signed my receipt. I found out from my credit card statement. Very disappointed. TIP: Save an image or actual receipt, and check your bill! read more

Hive & Honey is located in the Marriott on the 16th floor. It's a gorgeous space & lots of great spots to socialize & space heaters to keep warm during the colder parts of the night. They also have cute fire pits (the seating is super uncomfortable). The bartenders were professional & the drinks I ordered were consistent & really good. I opted for a Whiskey Sour as my drink for the night & asked for the Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon as recommended by one of my friends in the group I went with. We tried a few apps & the sliders were really good. I also tried a little bit of the skirt steak skewers. The reason for the low score is the price for valet. 2 hours with validation is $15. Without is $22. After that is $55 dollars (the price you pay if you stay the night at the Marriott. We literally got there at 8 & stayed until last call (11:45). I think the price is ridiculous especially when you are spending easily over $100 per person to eat/drink there. They also told a few people in our party that it was "Valet only." But others had parked at the self park at the courtyard. There are so many gorgeous restaurants/bars in Orange County that Hive & Honey is competing with. I just don't see how they would have returning patrons & maybe just count on the ones that are staying at the hotel specifically to be their main crowd. Anyway, it was a cutie vibe but I don't see myself going back read more

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The view, our server, the guitarist, and the corn dip were the only things we liked. The duck tacos and fried ravioli were awful. We came at noon today and were the only customers the entire hour we were there. To top it off, their draft beer system was down. We left two plates of food and the server who was covering for ours (who was on break) didn't ask if we liked our food or wanted a box. It would've been a "no" to both, but still felt a bit odd that they didn't ask. read more