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    Johnny's Saloon

    4.6 (966 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    JOHNNY'S SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Christopher T.

    Got pizza to go, but got a drink here while waiting. Still enjoy the place and the staff. The pizza is the bomb, big and reasonably price. They don't make it there but they got it delivered to them. The drinks are great and stiff with great, friendly and funny service. Parking can be a killer but if you lucky and got a spot in the lot, then you're set for the night.

    Nikolai T.

    Johnnys is mine and my friends FAVORITE hang out spot. The drinks are incredible and EXTREMELY decently priced. They hook you up on the booze and the times had here are always so phenomenal. The pizza is the best out there, This place definitely is reputable for its delicious variations of pizza they offer. Each one's them is fantastic, the bar tenders and bouncers are all really nice and welcoming and set the right vibe for the place. There's nothing I'd change about here, I love coming here and will continue to enjoy my experiences here.

    Ken H.

    I need to speed through the obvious to get to the main point of this review. The pepperoni pizza is tops; the bar staff friendly; the decor is all kitschy rocker nonsense. Sure, okay, done. Now, what I need to tell all about is the Dirty Donald ride in front of Johnny's Saloon. At some point in his life, Dirty Donald was a regular Donald Duck ride. This Duck probably had a decent part or full time job at Disneyland. That all changed when this Donald grew a mustache, quit his job, and started hanging out in front of saloons. Dirty Donald's popularity probably peaked at Johnny's, which is why he is still there. I do not know whether he offers free rides to the curious female and male clientele, or they ask him. I do know that plenty of photos exist of people sporting ear to ear idiotic grins as they ride Donald's fuzzy bill off into a blue yonder of bliss. This duck never gets tired, and the coin feeder is broken, so everyone rides the duckstache free of charge. How many hearts has Dirty Donald broken? How many innocent paramours has he led down a wild, brush heavy route? The rule of the road is ride or die. Dirty Donald's only rule is ride or sigh. I hope most still choose backache to heartache, and that Donald stays as dirty as the day the mustache arrived.

    Empty pizza table where the best Schmedium Minor Threat Margarita once stood...... til I ate that sucker!   +   = pure happiness!
    Jamie S.

    Another amazing night at Johnny's! Delicious pizza, cold beer, loud music and great company at the best dive bar in OC! Consistently

    Jessica A.

    I never understood why people wrote multiple reviews for the same place- but here I am. If I could leave Johnnys a 6th star I would. I've had Johnnys now for a couple months and it's consistently amazing. I learned the dough is fermenting for 3 days before being used and that would totally make sense since I don't feel gross after eating a whole pie to myself! Genuinely the best pizza I've had. I might be back for a later review hehe

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    Harrison T.

    A hidden local gem in HB! Johnny's Saloon serves up great drinks and their pizza is fantastic. The service from the staff is fantastic and they are so friendly. I love the atmosphere when you first walk in and you see all the cool memorabilia on the walls and the dim lighting adds to the overall vibe. They have a pool table that you can use later at night and there's plenty of seating available and at the bar. Drinks here aren't too expensive and they have a pretty good whiskey list. I got several of their old fashioneds and they were strong but good. Their pizza is absolutely underrated and I highly recommend ordering one if you are going with a group! We ordered the Another One Bites the Crust and it was delicious. It's freshly made to order and they pack it with toppings. Parking is available but a little tight and I recommend parking next to Donuttery next door!

    Humberto C.

    Johnny's Saloon never disappoints the customer service here is top-notch, everyone treats you like family from the moment you walk in. And the pizza? Easily some of the best I've ever had. Perfect crust, amazing flavor, and always fresh. I live up in North Orange, but I still make the drive down as often as I can because it's just that good. Whether you're coming for a chill night, great vibes, or that unbeatable pizza, Johnny's is the place to be.

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    Natalie C.

    Just recently discovered Johnnys Saloon in Huntington and have now been a handful of times. It's a hidden gem with lots of Hollywood memorabilia including signage, old photos, movie props and more. As soon as you walk in your eyes need to adjust to the dark lighting inside, but then you are overcome with all of this cool stuff hanging on the walls and ceiling. The service is always friendly and helpful with recommendations or questions. There's a pool table to play with friends and plenty of bar seating and table tops for eating/drinking. They have plenty of drinks and shots to choose from, decent prices too. If anything, go for the pizza!!! My favorite part about the menu are the names to all the pizzas. I'm sure anything you pick will be just as delicious! It's a secret where they get the pizza from, but trust that it's always fresh and tasty to enjoy!

    Oswaldo C.

    If you're looking for the perfect combo of punk rock vibes, amazing pizza, and well-priced cocktails, this place is it. Hands down the best pizza in California--the dough is perfection, and the ingredients are as fresh as it gets. I got the Make It Funky pizza, and it was next-level--sweet, spicy, and savory all at once, with real fresh pineapple, onions, and jalapeños that actually bring the heat. The cocktails? Surprisingly well-crafted and affordable, which is rare these days. The whole place just nails it--great energy, solid service, and a killer playlist. Whether you're here for the food, drinks, or just the vibe, you won't be disappointed. 5 stars all the way!

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    Xuan C.

    I went to Johnny's Saloon because I saw the reviews on Yelp the delicious Pizzas they make. I wanted to test it so I brought my mother with me to try it. The Saloon was hard to find because it was in the corner passed the Chevron gas station right behind the UFC store. When I walk inside the atmosphere seem kind of dark. I was thought it was Halloween theme. I ordered the 5 Topping option called 9-5 with Pineapple, HoneySmoked Canadian Bacon, Jalepeno, Italian Sausage and Pastrami. The kind server Johnny was really nice gave me two glass of water for my and my mother and told us it would be 40-min to an Hour Wait. That has been longest I've waited for a Pizza but it was delicious, No Complaints. Definately go back for the pizza again. It was so big we had the rest of it to go.

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    1 month ago

    It's always been 5 stars. Best old fashioned, best amazing pizza, fun eclectic environment, amazing staff!!

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    I think they're closed. Called a few times on a Saturday and no one answered. I'd say to look elsewhere.

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    5 months ago

    Great little corner bar. They make an excellent manhattan and have a good whiskey list. If you're hungry, you can order in good pizza too

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    Great local whiskey bar! If you ask for advice, all the bartenders are there to assist. They even own a pizza shop and will deliver there.

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    This place isn't just a bar, it is Seriously the Best pizza ever!! You won't be disappointed in any pizza you order. So good!

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    Ask the Community - Johnny's Saloon

    Do you have live music?

    No live music

    Are kids allowed to eat in there or in general?

    I’ve been going here for awhile and never have seen a kid. They do serve pizza but it’s a bar 21+, the owner is super cool but the scene doesn’t seem right for kids but you could always call and ask :)

    I would have liked to order a pizza but no way to do it. There is no phone number. Next?

    You have to order In Person at the Saloon Wed-Sun 5pm-11pm. 21 and over to enter

    How do you order a pizza? I've seen both takeout and delivery. Or it says you can't do either and have to eat it there. One place says to text the order in. Says Uber Eats delivers but another says a pizzeria employee delivers it to your door.

    You have to text in your order. They have 2 different numbers, 1 for pick-up and 1 for delivery. They don't do Uber eats and if you go to the Saloon and order, you get served first!!

    Is this pizza related to the Pavich pizza is San Pedro? It's pretty rare to see delicious Croation pizza in SoCal.

    Did they stop taking text orders? I went on their website to pick what pizzas we wanted and the website was updated to say no takeout or delivery.

    You have to order In Person at the Saloon Wed-Sun 5pm-11pm. 21 and over to enter

    Is this location open for Indoor dinning?

    Yes it is! Stop in! :)

    There is a pic on yelp that shows your hours open at 4:17pm but above it says 3:17pm. Also saw a pic that said your pizza takes 40-50 minutes to be made, any of these true…

    The bar opens at 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Pizza is available beginning at 3:17 p.m. everyday. It takes about 50 minutes from the time you order your Pizza from the bartender until it arrives. It's… Read more

    How do I order pizza ?!

    You have to go in, they don't take phone orders.

    Is this the place that used to be Surf City Saloon? Do they still have live bands there? The pizza seems highly rated but the crust looks rather thick, can they do thin crust?

    The pizza is amazing. You should experience for yourself.

    How many pool tables?

    One from what I recall

    Where is the pizza made?

    The pizza is made at their own off-site facility down the road and delivered to the bar.

    Any hands you have gluten free options?

    Yes we do!!!

    What is the age range of the patrons?

    When my husband and I went in April most of them were probably LATE 40s maybe at the youngest...

    Is it open on 4th of July?

    Sorry. Both the Pizzeria and Saloon are closed today. We will be back open tomorrow

    Any line dancing here?

    No

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