I finally got to visit this cozy, dimly lit speakeasy at the Packing District that I'd had…read morebookmarked for the longest time! Reservations are required since it's a small, hidden bar. The space has a Harry Potter theme with spooky decorations, creating a unique and intimate atmosphere. They offer a mix of classic tiki drinks and specialty cocktails. My favorites were the Philosopher's Stone Fruit and Eater of Death #2. Both drinks were creative, unique, and fun to try! We loved the cocktails and would recommend checking this place out!

The Blind Rabbit is no doubt a very neat place and definitely an experience, but the reason for my…read moreone star is because my friend and I were treated absolutely terribly by one of the bartenders. We were there on Sunday, October 3rd around 3pm. We asked who the owners were because we were really impressed with the place and thought they might be the same owners as another location we had visited. There was absolutely no bad intention behind the question. The male bartender told us that no one name drops anymore. I understood what he was saying and was more than willing to move on. But then I asked him if the bar offered whiskey sours and he responded, "You really don't know what you're doing here and what you want." I was honestly so taken back by that comment. I don't normally stay quiet when someone speaks to me disrespectfully, but I was so caught off guard that I didn't even know what to say. Before that, he had also yelled out to the host that she didn't need to worry because we didn't know the owners and that she could relax. The whole interaction was completely unnecessary and made us feel very uncomfortable. We came in wanting to enjoy the atmosphere and have a good time. Instead, we left feeling disrespected and uncomfortable. There is a way to speak to customers, even if you feel they are asking questions you don't like. We did nothing to deserve that kind of attitude. The Blind Rabbit may be a great place, but unfortunately, the way we were treated by this bartender completely ruined the experience for us. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, ours was extremely disappointing.

Words honestly don't express how extraordinary our experience at Strong Water Anaheim was, but I…read morewill try: The drinks and decor were fantastic, but Erica is what made this visit truly special. Her warmth, genuine conversation, and generosity made us feel so welcome as tiki newbies just finding our sea legs. I had the Three Dots and a Dash and Erica's Velvet Banana, while my partner had a Lapu Lapu and a Starward Swizzle. We each tried a Snaquiri, too- and several of these ended up being some of our favorite drinks of the entire trip! Erica sent us off with amazing memories, recommendations, and what was essentially an itinerary and syllabus for our Southern California tiki adventure. We're so grateful for her enthusiasm and willingness to share her love and insight. The only downside was that Strong Water set the bar ridiculously high- it ended up being our best experience of the entire trip O_o If you're anywhere near Anaheim, Strong Water is an absolute must. We cannot recommend it highly enough!

We stumbled upon Strong Water on a random date night, and it ended up being such a treat! We got…read morelucky and were able to get seated because of a last-minute cancellation. Definitely make your reservation well in advance because this place fills up quickly! The cocktails looked incredible and tasted just as amazing. One of the highlights was trying a special liquor called Charanda from Uruapan, Michoacán, which was such an unexpected and special treat! Greg, our bartender, was amazing--super knowledgeable and great at making drinks. He made the whole experience even better. Such a fun hidden tiki bar with a unique atmosphere and incredible cocktails. We can't wait to come back and try more of their amazing concoctions!

A unique & beautifully decorated spot!…read more Spinach Artichoke Dip with mini toasted bread! Brisket Pizza...YUM Décor, Props, theme...really fun Service was excellent: very attentive, respectful & courteous. Will return soon to try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

Don't waste your time. In theory, this place is really cool, but unfortunately, I would not…read morerecommend it based on our experience. We had reservations for 7:45 p.m. on a Friday night and arrived about 10 minutes early. There was no signage or communication letting us know that we were supposed to wait outside before being seated. After standing outside for about 15 minutes with no one coming to check on us or explain what was going on, I finally went inside to ask. Waitress was a bit rude and said to wait outside which again how were we supposed to know? We were seated about five minutes later. Once seated, we waited another 15-20 minutes just for our waitress to come over and take our drink order. She didn't ask if we wanted appetizers or if we were ready to order food. We then waited another 15 minutes for our drinks to actually arrive, and unfortunately, both were watered down and didn't taste anything like they were described. Table next to us ordered the fun drink with the design yet she got no design. At this point, it had been over an hour since our 7:45 reservation, and no one had even taken our food order. I literally had to ask our waitress when she was going to take it. She was nice and apologetic and explained that they only had one bartender working. I understand that wasn't her fault, but I really don't understand why a restaurant would staff only ONE bartender on a Friday night, especially when they're accepting reservations. We ultimately decided to leave because the service was just too slow, and we figured we were better off going somewhere else. The two other parties sitting near us also ended up leaving after ordering drinks because of the slow service, so we clearly weren't the only ones having this experience. The concept and atmosphere have a lot of potential, but management seriously needs to address the staffing and service issues. A reservation shouldn't turn into more than an hour of waiting without even getting the chance to order food.

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.

Chapter 4 is celebrating Halloween with a Phantom of the Opera theme, which includes décor and four…read morelimited time cocktails with a menu that looks like a show ticket. You can make a reservation on their website. My first cocktail was the Blood & Ink (Cynar 70, onion skin syrup, pomegranate, $18). It drinks on the bitter side with some light sweetness. She liked this a lot and ordered it as her second drink. Her first cocktail was the Sweet Intoxication (Lemon Hart 151, Fernet, falernum, cold brew, $20). This drink had some good complexity with bitterness and good coffee notes. It has a mole foam on top with a cinnamon sprinkle. You get a little of the foam with each sip which tones down the 151 and adds some additional flavor and texture. We were in the mood for some food, so we ordered a few items. Their food menu is more small bites than full entrees. If you are looking for a full meal, dine next door at Les Amis before your visit to Chapter 4. I had the Steak & Fries ($20). The steak was seasoned well, is pre-cut, and there were some onions and peppers in the mix. I would guess its three to four ounces of meat, and it comes with a good garlic sauce. The round-cut fries were good, and there were a lot of them. This was the perfect plate since I wasn't hungry enough for a full entree. She had the quesadilla with chicken ($17). It is made using pita bread, and is filled with chicken, cheese, and some veggies. It was good and filling. Next, I had the Black Garlic Old Fashioned (bourbon, black garlic demerara, bitters, smoked, $22). This has a great presentation as the drink arrives smoked in a tall glass container. First the smoke is poured into the glass, followed by the cocktail. It drinks very smooth with some light sweetness. The garnish is a roasted garlic clove. I ate it, and it was surprisingly sweet with only a light garlic flavor. We had one more round from the regular menu. I had the Prophet and Loss (pandan, coconut rum, velvet falernum, bright citrus, silky mango pineapple foam, $18). The grassy flavor from the pandan stands out with coconut underneath. The foam top is a little sweet, and I actually liked the drink better as more of the foam mixed in to the rest of the drink. Maybe I'd stir it a bit next time. She had the Pasilla & Banana (mezcal, pasilla syrup, banana liqueur, pineapple, lime, chocolate bitters, $18). It drinks mezcal forward, but not too much, with banana and a subtle heat underneath. Service was great, friendly and prompt. Even the owner, JC, was helping out with service on a busy Saturday night. We enjoyed the food and drinks. I really like the cocktail program here. They offer a wide selection of original cocktails, they actively add new drinks to the menu, and they use a great variety of spirits and ingredients you don't often see. We will be back soon!

This was a fun find - my wife suggested it when we had a free evening for a date night. It's…read moredelightfully decorated, relatively quiet, and they have an extensive menu. We mostly enjoyed some small bites and some drinks. The server was fine - the lone bad mark on the evening was that he sort of disappeared on us for a while... and there were no other tables in the whole place except us... we were the lone little two-top. But the hummus plate was my favorite! And I tried a flight of beers here, too. That was a nice surprise!

We found Stone Groove on accident looking for whiskey tastings and WOW DID WE LUCK OUT! Amazing…read moreexperience front to back! The hostess explained their whole shtick: in-house distilled spirits that are infused with music to change the flavor profile. It SOUNDS crazy...until you order a flight and taste their two burbons side by side: same bourbon, different music, different tasting notes. Totally crazy experience! For cocktail lovers, they are doing some really cool stuff there. I got 2 savory cocktails (Mariposa & Aquatinted), the former was more my speed, but I always appreciate when restaurants experiment more in the savories for cocktails. Their signature list has many unique flavor combinations, and I'm looking forward to our next visit to try more! Food-wise: no misses for us. We debated going for a bunch of small plates (easily doable with their menu), but the sea bass was calling to us. Split that + the Wagyu Short Rib. Both were delicious, but the Wagyu was a little under salted for me. The smoked carrot conift actually stole the show on that dish - we're definitely going to try the carrot appetizer next time we're there! Dessert: Both full desserts looked great (their 3rd dessert right now is a cocktail - also cool!), but we opted for the Baked Alaska. DELICIOUS! The dish was stellar, but the cherry sauce with it took it to the next level. Ambiance: Great vibes. They have a live DJ Fridays and Saturdays, and the music was present but not overwhelming for me. The whole space is designed with sound in mind so it was very cozy, very atmospheric, and very chill. Can't wait to come back! Huge shout out to our server/bartender Jimmy who was CRUSHING IT managing so many drink orders. Hope we run into you again next time!

Great customer service and very strong, niche cocktails! I was kinda underwhelmed with the music…read morethat night, but still loved the ambiance! Initially tried August 12, sister of Martini, but it was a lilllll too strong for me. Our AMAZING bartender recommended Tragic Kingdom (^) and it was delish!! He was so accommodating and nice about it, definitely turned my experience around :) Also ordered their Birria Duck Tacos and they were a good size, just a tad dry! Would definitely come back to explore their food menu!

Amazing drinks with amazing service!…read more OpSek has turned into our regular Thursday night spot when they have cigar night. Since our 1st visit, Emily has been an amazing bartender, very friendly and makes a mean old fashioned. Another one of my fav drinks is The War Machine. OpSek has a great vibe, drinks and service, what more is needed? They also let you order pizza from the spot a couple doors down and let you bring it in.

I honestly loved the cocktails here! You can tell a lot of care goes into each drink- the flavors…read morewere so well balanced. I tried a couple different cocktails and genuinely enjoyed every one of them. I'm already looking forward to coming back. Thank you to Joel for the handcrafted cocktails.

Great drinks, great service, and great location. Our bartender Angie was awesome. She definitely…read moremade it a good time. We'll be back.

Great spot on the 2nd level of the Anaheim Packing District. Friendly bartenders, but they have…read moreseating around all sides, so they might take a little while to get you your drink. They were playing some great 90s tunes and watching them make drinks, talk a little shit, and have fun was great to watch! I only had a single beer (local lager that the bartender recommended) as I was waiting for a reservation at another spot, but I'll definitely stop here again the next time I'm in the area.

The food was amazing, service was excellent and the drinks were awesome. I'll definitely be…read morereturning. I wish I remembered my servers name! He was great.

Currently a Pixar overlay but I love the theming and decor. Gorgeous layout, wasn't busy when I…read morewent on a Friday at 5pm. Appetizer focus here but I ate at Club 33 so I can't speak on the food. The complimentary trail mix was a nice touch with drinks if you don't want to get food. Staff were very attentive and very polite. I appreciated the historical fun facts they shared. If you have the ability to go, take it all in!

On a quick stop over from Connecticut, we found this place. This place is a must go to when in…read moreAnaheim! Bartender is amazing. We sat down he made incredible recommendations and we enjoyed everything. From the first sip of wine to the last bite, it was all perfect. Chris makes the experience incredible, the guy needs a raise! You need to try this place, trust the staff to just bring the food, you will be glad you did!

We had an amazing time here.Our server was Chris and he was really cool.We'll be coming back here…read morefor sure