Came for Happy Hour on a Thursday! Service was impeccable, and everything - from the entrees to the cocktails - were delicious. I will say - the fries were a bit undercooked, but the artichoke dip appetizer made up for that. Location has plenty of parking with ample seating, lush decor, and upbeat music. It looks like they change menu items frequently, but overall, this place primarily serves handhelds (e.g. burgers, sandwiches, dips) with a fun selection of cocktails! read more

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Service A+ Amanda was our server, she was so bubbly and had awesome recommendations for Coctails and food. My husband has a wheat allergy and she was so sweet to help with accommodating him as well as offering tasting when trying to decide between seltzer or a cider. Coctails and Food were A++ I will dream about their Tomato Addiction until i have it again! Bursting with flavors, sourdough was fresh and had the right amount of crunch. Melty brie and the garlicy tomatoes married together perfectly. Will be returning for that alone! Santa Ana Winds was yummy with the perfect amount of coconutty flavor. Nightbloom had a beautiful presentation with a very unique flavor, so delish!! read more

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I've been to this place numerous times and have never had a bad experience. It's easy to find right past the Honda center. The only downside is parking can be a little difficult during lunch time. One of the things I like about this place is when you walk through the door you already have a warm and fuzzy feeling. Almost like you're going into someone else's home for a meal. Lots of wood. Lots of dim lining. The place is very upscale without feeling stuffy. If you are going there for lunch, I highly recommend you get the burger off the menu. I am not kidding. It is one of the best tasting hamburgers I've had in a very long time. They cook it perfectly and their french fries are seasoned to perfection. Wait staff is top-notch, they definitely take care of your table while not hovering over you. One thing of note, they have great iced tea. Bottom line? If you are in town and looking for a good lunch that won't break the bank, I highly recommend public legacy, and make sure you get the burger! read more

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Public Legacy is a convenient spot located in the Katella Town Center, right near the movie theater and with plenty of parking available. It's a great place to grab a bite before a movie or a nearby Angels or Ducks game. The service was quick and friendly, and the menu is a decent size with a few vegan options. The restaurant offers both indoor seating and a bar area, making it a comfortable spot whether you're grabbing a casual meal or just drinks with friends. Overall, it's a convenient, reliable option in the area. read more

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I would be giving this 2 stars, but I'm giving 3 because the cocktails were really high quality. But for some reason, the food was all just really lacking. Everything "looked" really tasty, but was just super meh. The fries looked good, but tasted overcooked. The burger looked really good, but was on the burnt/overcooked side. The tostada appetizer looked really good with great presentation, but the tostada shell itself was stale. Nothing was "bad" necessarily. It just all fell short. I'd come back for cocktails, but I don't think I'd get food here again. read more

Really delicious food! I got the house salad and shared the caramelized fig/onion goat cheese with sour dough appetizer. My friend got the smash burger. I also got a cider and she got a cocktail - both delicious! Our waitress (I think her name was Amanda) was lovely and patient with us. Will definitely come back! The reason for the 4/5 is because I do wish they had more vegan entrees not just the spaghetti read more

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New food menu so good And new whiskeys you have to try. Their menu changes so you have to come in and try this menu before it's gone. Of course Devon bartender is great for mixed drinks. read more

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Pros: -Chilis had a 1.5 hour wait. Public Legacy which is in the same plaza had none. -Does auto charge tip for large parties -Great service. -They kept refilling our bread that we ordered with the fig dip. Kids loved the toast. -Prices were reasonable for the type of restaurant this is. -Portions were decent. -Easy parking. Cons: -My food was pretty oily and heavy. Not what I was expecting for a lemon sauce, and not as good as some paperdelles I've had in other restaurants in the past. -None if the foid blew me away. Rubeun sandwich was okay. Fries were okay. Fig dip was okay. Toast was pretty good but just toast. read more

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Amanda was AMAZING!! We came here for Mother's Day and were treated like royalty. They have a world class bar (not just a bar tender but rather a MIXOLOGIST!!). My wife had the Legacy Smash Burger, I had The Poacher burger. Both were perfectly done with a generous accompaniment of delicious fries. Ambiance was extraordinarily comfortable. It exceeded our Mother's Day expectations!!! read more

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Amanda and Savannah were awesome servers. We had the hot tomato addiction appetizer and it was RIDICULOUS yummy. I ordered the charred broccoli pasta and added shrimp. SO YUMMY! And my man got the coffee crusted rib eye and it was absolutely one of the best steak and mashed potato dishes I've ever had at a restaurant. Highly recommend. Side note, their dessert spoons are perfectly ergonomically correct to the human mouth. read more

PUBlic Legacy - Ergonomically correct dessert spoon with a "licked clean" plate of the banana cream cheesecake. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Visited this place on a Friday night and the drinks were delicious! Service was also super friendly! Definitely going back!

Public Legacy is located in the Stadium Promenade center a few blocks east of the Honda Center. I don't think they take reservations, but they do have a Yelp live waitlist. There are several large parking lots on each side of the restaurant, but they do get near capacity on weekends or when there are events nearby. Seating options include booths and tables in a few different dining areas, at the bar, or outside on the patio. They also have a separate semi-private room behind the bar that can host events. We sat in a booth in the main dining area which provided a nice view of the bar. The lighting is subdued and the space has a nice cozy feel. We started out with a round of cocktails. I had the French 74 (blueberry goat cheese washed gin, ginger syrup, lemon, Champagne, fruit pearls, $17). This came with an interesting garnish of some large boba on top of a lemon peel. I wasn't sure what to do with it, and our server said some people just eat them, and some people toss them in the drink. I just ate them so they wouldn't interfere with the flavor of the drink. This was the second drink listed on the menu and I immediately stopped and ordered it when I saw "blueberry goat cheese washed gin" as the first ingredient. I kept taking sips, and unfortunately all I could taste was the champagne and nothing else. When our server came by to ask how the drinks were, even though I had sipped almost half of it, she offered to take it away and remove it from the bill. I didn't expect that, what great service! I took another shot with the Ghost Ship cocktail (Mijenta reposado, Amaro Nonino, Doctor Bird pineapple rum, rosemary orgeat, lychee, lemon, orange bitters, tiki bitters, $20). This was a great tiki style drink, with a light sweetness and some complexity. The rum and tequila paired well. Her first cocktail was the Tia Mia (milk clarified, Flor de Cana rum, Doctor Bird Jamacian rum, Nostros mezcal, Cointreau, ube, orgeat, lime, $20). This was a good clear and silky cocktail with light smokiness and a subtle ube flavor. Next came some appetizers. The Shishito peppers ($8) were a good serving size. I love it when a restaurant includes a slice of lemon to squeeze over the peppers as it makes them so much better. The sauce was also tasty to dip the peppers in. Pablo No's Spinach & Arti Gratin ($17) is definitely an elevated spinach and artichoke dip. It arrived hot and stayed hot in a cast iron skillet. It was creamy and very flavorful. It is a generous size and eight slices of lightly toasted sourdough bread were not enough. Our server was happy to bring us more. This is probably the best spinach and artichoke dip I've ever had. Next came another round of cocktails while we waited for our entrees to arrive. I had the Smoking Geisha (Los Vecinos mezcal, citrus sake, Lo-Fi dry vermouth, blackberry, grapefruit, lemon, mint, $17). The mezcal smokiness is at a medium level, and I tasted light berry and citrus notes in the background. She had the Fernita Applerum (Ron del Barrlito rum, Fernet Branca, green Chartreuse, green apple syrup, ginger, lime, egg white ($18). This had herbal notes with a light sweetness, and expected bitterness. Bonus points for the foamy top. My main entrée was the Yukon Steak ($39) - Perfectly grilled medium-rare New York strip that is pre-sliced. The meat was very flavorful and I loved the chimichuri sauce on top. The red pepper sauce was also very good for dipping both the steak and potato wedges in. She had the Chimi-Caesar salad ($18) which she really enjoyed. It had a great variety of ingredients and textures. We were stuffed, but still decided to try the Magix bar dessert ($12). It was actually not as heavy or sweet as we thought it might be. It had a great mix of chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and pretzel graham cracker that all went together very nicely. And who doesn't like toasted marshmallows on top of a dessert! Five stars all the way for our server Savannah. She had great knowledge of the food and cocktail menu as we had several questions before ordering. She checked on us frequently at just the right times. I really appreciated her taking my first drink, which didn't really do it for me, off the bill. A manager also stopped by our table to make sure we were happy with everything. Great food, great drinks, and great service. We will definitely be back. read more

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PUBlic Legacy has been a go to for my husband and I when in the area for their delicious burger and amazing craft cocktails, especially their bourbon based options. Inside it offers a very relaxed yet upscale vibe that is very moody and inviting. The bartenders are always very friendly and knowledgeable. We decided to have a Christmas Party here for a group of about 30 and it was FANTASTIC! the GM Andrew who I communicated with via email a couple months before the party, to button up the details, was so nice and helpful the entire time. He was always available to answer any questions and accommodated many requests such as personalized menus, entree substitutions and extensive bar menu. Our server Savannah was also awesome, she was very friendly and accommodating to our very thirsty group! Comparatively to other venues the price for the amount of space, food, drinks and awesome service was unparalleled. We had a cocktail hour with appetizers where everyone mingled in the back space called the Library. The Library offers a private bar as well as beautiful velvet tufted booths that sat our party of 30 comfortably. A detail that was offered that I loved was a sit down dinner as opposed to buffet. Everyone chose their seats and gave their name and the wonderful staff brought out everyone's food accordingly. All of the dishes were delicious and lastly a dessert bar was set up and we were able to continue enjoying the space. If you have an event and this location works for your party I would HIGHLY recommend you contact Andrew to get more details. You will not regret it. read more

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We've been here four times now...before and after Ducks games. It's crazy how busy other restaurants near the Honda Center are on game nights, but PUBlic Legacy is dead. This place is too good to be this empty. Swanky interior. Mood lighting. Anaheim Ducks specials pre-game. Friendly staff. Vegan options. Food isn't amazing, but pretty good and inventive. Wine list is lacking, you should opt for one of their boozy cocktails instead. If you're in the mood for a more elevated dining experience than Lazy Dog or Sauced, try PUBlic Legacy. read more

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First off this is between a 3 and a 4. We were lucky to get a booth, very crowded due to the Ducks game coming up. Our server was Savannah, she was excellent. I made the mistake of getting an Old Fashion with their house Buffalo Trace. Not too good, some I switched to Woodford Reserve, much better, $6 more. I had the Pesto chicken, pesto was very mild. I didn't get much chicken, loved the veggies, but I was still hungry. My husband had the Short Rib Peppardelle, not much meat. So we both wished that we might have ordered something else. W don't eat allot sand usually have leftovers, but not his time. They do have an extensive liquor display. The place inside was somewhat comfortable, high tables and chairs are not for us. read more

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Great selection of whiskey, and beers on tap. I came in during happy hour and had an old fashioned which was made really well. Tried a couple beers on tap, good stuff. The smash burger and fries are not bad at all! Would definitely come back! Service was great as well, bartender were kind and attentive. Come try it out yourself! read more

Went here on a Monday night for girls night with my coworkers. I would say it's pretty decent place. It was a quiet night, so we got our food quickly. Our server was super sweet and service was great. Starters-Brussels and cranberries, calamari and hummus. Main - salmon, Chinese chicken salad and Reuben. All very good. We'd probably come back and try other things in the menu. read more

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My husband and I found this little gem last year and we have yet to be disappointed. This establishment has such a good vibe. The employees are always friendly, the interior decor is cute and cozy and it's not like other restaurants where there are TVs everywhere; you can actually hold an intimate conversation with the people you're there with. Plus the food is amazing!!! Fresh, delicious, and unique! Shout out to our favorite waitress Jordan! She's amazing and if you get her she completes the experience with her charm. read more

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Great place to have a drink before catching a late night film. Service was awesome and the bartender made sure we were well taken care of. I had the Absinthe Minded cocktail. First time actually trying absinthe and it was strong, but just the right amount to take sips. It was pleasantly good as I took little sips. We ordered the lemon pepper wings that were soooo good. Just the right amount of sauce and not overly drenched. It was the perfect compliment to our cocktails. We also ordered the Tomato Addiction appetizer. This was by far the star of the hour. It was a perfect night cap to our cocktail hour together. This is definitely a place to hit up again. read more

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Where do I even start, service was great and Axels food recommendations were top notch and really knows his stuff! Totally recommend this spot for their food and drinks ! I got the legacy smash and chipotle calamari and they were great choices. Finished off with the banana cream cheesecake. Boy what an experience read more

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PARKING (4/5): Gets busy on weekends, might have to walk a little, but you'll always find parking. FOOD $34 YUKON STEAK: this was a great price for how amazing the flavor was! NY strip steak cooked perfectly and topped with chimmichuri accompanied by thick cut fries fried to a golden brown. Perfectly crispy with a bell pepper coulis. AMBIANCE (3/5): I wanted an upscale meal at a semi-casual gastropub environment. It's a whiskey bar so no TV's here. I loved the decor, however, it was EMPTY on a Sunday night around 8pm. The place is pretty big, so it felt weird being this empty. SERVICE (5/5): There was only a few people other than me and I was at the bar so service was phenomenal. She kept checking to make sure I was good. They said they get busy on FRIDAY & SATURDAY dinner service and during hockey season since it's right by HONDA CENTER. read more

PUBlic Legacy - $34 YUKON STEAK: great price for the flavor! NY strip steak topped with chimmichuri accompanied by thick cut fries fried to a golden brown. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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This spot has great potential! Their drinks are delicious and the service is great! They don't have a/c from what I could tell, but the fans work well enough for you to not completely get drenched in your own sweat during the summer hah. The food was very tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the appetizers which included hummus, Caesar salad, tomato dish and more! The Wagyu burger and the steak was cooked to perfection. Definitely check them out! read more

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We usually have our annual holiday party here. It has a cute and warm ambiance although the tables are spread out so it is hard to socialize with my coworkers here. We were served the GOAT AND FIG DIP- 4 stars, GOCHUJANG HUMMUS- 5 stars for our appetizers. The goat and fig dip is hot herbed goat cheese, with figs, along with carmelized onions and a buttery sourdough bread. The gochujang hummus is a unique take on hummus and delicious, perfect with the toasted naan. I got the NORTHSIDE SALAD with chicken- 4 stars and LEGACY SMASH BURGER- 2.5 stars. The chicken salad is a large portion and very fresh, with grapes, strawberries, and a strawberry vinaigrette. The Legacy smash burger is a little dry and not very flavorful, and the fries were thick-cut and a little soggy. You just have to know what to order as their items are hit or miss. Service is good here and the staff is on top of everything. read more

PUBlic Legacy is a fantastic spot whether you're meeting friends, planning a romantic dinner, or just stopping in for expertly crafted cocktails. We spent Valentine's evening there and enjoyed every bite -- the Tomato Addiction was fresh and flavorful, the Big Boi RibEye was perfectly cooked and incredibly satisfying, and the Caper Salmon was deliciously balanced. We ended the night with their warm, fresh Carrot Cake, which was the perfect sweet finish. The service was stellar, and the upbeat ambiance made the whole evening feel special. Highly recommend! Our thanks to Andrew and his team. We will be back. read more

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The service was excellent but the burger was so greasy and fries were undercooked. The ambiance was nice but will not go back because the food was below average. read more

Came to this place after Graduation at Angel Stadium. It was super close to the stadium and was not packed. We arrived around 4:30pm in a Tuesday and it was a group of 9-10 of us and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was super sweet and made delicious recommendations. To start we had the spinach and artichoke dip that came with sourdough bread and it was amazing! I've had my share of dips and this one was really tasty. My mother also ordered a starter that had pork belly and zucchini. It had this sweet but spicy sauce on it and it was delicious. For the mains, we ordered a mix of things. I tried them all tho lol. The smash burger was a 10/10 the fired were good too. The Yukon steak was BOMB 10/10 for me. The dish I ordered was shrimp and salmon Thai dish with rice noodles and that was also a 10/10 for me . Everyone was completely satisfied with their food and drinks. I would highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area. They also brought out a funfetti cheesecake in honor of my graduation which I thought was super sweet! I'm not big on cheesecake but the one they gave us was BOMB lol read more

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Drove all the way here for dinner and drinks and was excited to try it for it to be CLOSED. Their yelp page said they were open. We were so confused and disappointed. read more

They have an interesting drink menu if you're into try fun new things. 3 of us ordered the smash burger and thought it was so so so good. The ginger chicken salad was good, the chicken was just okay but the salad itself was great. Service was a bit slow but the waiter was friendly and went out of his way to try and turn on the outside heaters for us. This is a great location near the Honda center, we parked here for a concert, had a great dinner and drinks, then walked over to the venue. read more

PUBlic Legacy - Lychee Martini (asked if it could be made and they obliged) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orange, California

I'm bumping my previous 4 star review to 5 stars! This has become one of my favorite restaurants. I am addicted to the tomato addiction. The happy hour is also fantastic. I love the rose wine. I also love the wings and hummus. The fries are the best in town. The bartenders are always friendly and I love the elevated vibe. Sometimes its nice to sit at a bar with no tvs. You can really focus on the the consumption and conversation. I can't wait until my next visit. read more

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Drinks are excellent, bartenders are nice, food is great. One of our go-to's for date night.

I think this place is more of a bar than a restaurant. I come here because the images of their pork chop on yelp looks delicious. I arrived at peak dinner time and noticed there were only a few tables seated. The bar on the other hand was full. I ordered the poke, tomato addition and the pork chop. The poke is probably the wort I've ever had. The flavor and texture were off. It tasted like there was olive mixed into the poke. The tomato addiction wasn't bad, but it's not something I would order again. The worst part of the meal was the pork chop. I asked the waitress how it's cooked and she said they recommend medium rare, which is exactly how I like a thick cut pork chop. However, when it arrived it was plated as two thin pork chops, cooked all the way though. It's was as dry as you can get a piece of pork. It was also strange that only one side of each pork shop was grilled, the other side was completely white. I think they knew it was already overcooked and didn't want to cook it any longer on the other side. read more

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This popped up under a brunch search and I remember seeing the restaurant before, so I went one morning right as they opened. They do not have brunch. They do have amazing drinks and food! The service was nice and we sat at the bar and watched some college football. This really felt like a hidden gem!! It would be good to bring friends and/or watch sports here. read more

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10/10 experience. We visited on a Sunday night with a large party of 8. I made a reservation through their website. An associate, Andrew, contacted me the same day through email. They were flexible with a time change of 30 mins the day of which was helpful for the surprise we had planned. The apps were amazingggg. Highly recommend the baked goat cheese and caramelized onions w/ sourdough bread. I was hesitant about getting the vegan bolognese but I'm so happy I did. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. Drink selections were great as well. It seems like they have a changing menu because there were different items from what's posted on yelp. I personally appreciate that because it shows that the kitchen cares about food! Just beware you might not get what you saw online. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful! A great vibe overall. We will back read more

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Our waitress was DEVON & ART, Devon was great and very helpful since I'm allergic to a lot foods she helped switch things up for me. the pasta was amazing!! Marie had the smash burger she loved it. Nice clean restrooms The seating is very nice and roomy. We can't wait to come back. I wanna try the salads you have. This was our 1st time here Devon is a great waitress and Art was a great waiter thank you to you both we will back. Everyone should come on in and enjoy great food great people you won't be sorry and prices are great too. read more

Small selection of items and the food was not that good. Rather go the King's fish market across the way.

Tried Public Legacy for the first time and it was not a good experience. Let's start with the positive: Jordyn our server was very attentive, helpful, and friendly. The stars are all for her. The restaurant was clean and decent atmosphere. Now the food: DISAPPOINTING! We got two NY steaks and the presentation was outstanding! We were very excited and the first bite I took was just awful!!! The steak was as tough as leather shoes and it had zero seasoning and flavor. To make it worse, the side potatoes were complete raw inside even though the outside look nice and brown. We tried hard to eat and by second bite both my husband and I could not force ourselves to eat another bite. We ask our server if we could order anything else, she was very attentive and confirmed it was OK. Not having much confidence we decided to order simple and "safe" foods; a burger and salad! We got the food after a while and the second dishes were better but still had issues. The burger was good but the fries were completely raw again inside. The salad was drenched in salad dressing and the chicken next to it was dry, had zero seasoning, and pan fried with an oily flavor. It was awful. Our server asked if our food was ok but we didn't want to complain again, so we ate the food and knew we'd not come back again. What was even more surprising is that the manager never came to our table to acknowledge the bad food experience which is usually the etiquette in nicer restaurants. read more

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Went on a Friday afternoon was sat immediately. Aesthetic was very classy, service was quick and helpful and the food was amazing! Highly recommend. read more

Very cute date night! The bar is stunning, dimly lit ambience (with a well lit area in the corner). We got: Miso bubbly (4/5): yummy pretty drink that's refreshing and not too sweet French 74 (2/5): cute presentation with popping bubbles on a lemon peel to start off with. However the drink itself tasted like cough syrup Spinach artichoke dip (5/5): came out pipping hot with crispy bread pieces. Really creamy, good chunks and would definitely get again Yukon steak (5/5): perfectly cooked medium rare with crispy potatoes + flavorful chimichurri sauce - would definitely recommend and get again! Pesto chicken (4/5): chicken itself had the leg bone in it so a bit hard to cut around with not much pesto flavor. Dish was more veggies than chicken but didn't mind because the cherry tomatoes, artichoke, broccoli were nicely cooked in a nice sauce. Would try another dish next time read more

PUBlic Legacy - French 74 (pass) + miso bubbly (great) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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My Stepdad got the Big Boi Steak and he loved it! I got the Legacy Smash Burger and it was also really good! I had never had dry rub bbq wings before and it surprisingly delicious! My servers, Savannah and Amanda, were really sweet and helpful. The vibe of the place is very warm and relaxing. The carrot cake is some of the best I've had! read more

Really good food and a fun and creative list of drinks and beers. Great friendly servers and bar tenders too. Highly recommend. read more

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