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Finally got a chance to try this spot. I remember when this used to be another restaurant called the pint house. Unfortunately I never got a chance to go to that spot, but I'm very glad I got a chance to try this place. First and foremost, they do not share a kitchen with the Prime Cut restaurant, they are completely different. I found a special event online that this restaurant was hosting an Oktoberfest beer experience all weekend long. Parking is ample, and exterior and interior are very clean. Staff are friendly, welcoming and professional. Their food and drink menus are great. Restrooms are very clean. Very happy I got to visit this spot and definitely going back soon.
I was told this place used to be an Irish pub. Service was good. They checked on us a lot. I really enjoyed having the homemade lemonade, which is hard to find nowadays. The steak sandwich was good. The meat was good and tender inside. Pretty heavy garlic, though if you don't like garlic could be too much. The fries were thick, but they were cooked through and very delicious. I did not like the bread on the roll felt like it was too dry and it would fall apart. But it's a great place. It seems like for lunch or after work drinks.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
3 months ago
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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Where do I begin? Our server was Axel, he had the best recommendations, first he started us off with some calamari, was great ton of flavor ! You guys have got to try the picanha sandwich it was just excellent. To finish it off we had the banana pudding cheesecake which was out of this world. Ask for Axel for the best service. read more
8 months ago
We discovered this hidden gem following a concert, seeking a nightcap. The cocktails are exceptional, but it was their extensive tequila selection that truly impressed us. As connoisseurs of tequila, we are frequently disheartened when we continuously see the same 3 tequila brands. This was not the case here. A variety of brands and price points. If you truly enjoy tequila this place is a must. Their staff Arturo, Lorenzo and Diego are not only professional, but also very knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations. We can't wait to come back. read more
7 months ago
The food, the drinks, the ambiance, the service was all top tier! First time here and will definitely be back, we came here for dinner but got full off the appetizers. They are amazing!!!! read more
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Thank you very much for taking the time to share!
9 months ago
Love the vibes and service was good. We ordered an app of tomato with toast (this actually was surprisingly good) and one steak and fries and one big boi steaks...we both agree the big boi steak has better texture and more fatty and tender but the mashed potato was very meh...the fries are not typical skinny French fries that steak and fries really serve but I love the seasoning... Love the vibe here...very chill vibe but nice enough for gathering and price wise is great! read more
5 months ago
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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Only complaint was the steak. It wasn't that good. Drinks were yummy. Loved the pork belly and tomato addiction (it's like warm bruschetta with brie cheese). Would highly recommend these two items. Salad was also yummy. read more
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Great drinks and vibes. The bartender and barbacks were amazing customer service. Great spot to go before an event read more
2 years ago
The vibe is perfect to hang out and enjoy some libation Excellent bourbon selection and beers! Awesome place for food & drinks .... Cheers read more
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11 months ago
The calamari and basque cheesecake were incredible! Everything fresh and our server was a doll. read more
Our group of 18 went on a non-Ducks game night and had a portion of the restaurant to ourselves on a limited menu offering of 3 choices for ease of pay and kitchen prep... well, that did not stop them from 0 for 3 on our side of the table with flavorless burger that looked more like a meatball. My table mate had to return hers because it was raw on the inside. The accompanying steak fries, however, was doused jn salt. so we tried to spread them over the top or stuff under the top bun. The crispy duck wings were too sweet and covered in sauce. The chopped salad was too dressed and soggy midway through the meal. Not conducive for social conversations. We were practically the only group in the restaurant and definitely the largest party, but the two servers needed to be reminded about prior requests for ice, whose tab was covering some drinks, etc. it has nice ambiance and maybe the slow night just threw the kitchen off. The coordinator said Andrew was great with our group's accommodations so that was a plus. read more
Tonight was the third time I've been to public legacy and it NEVER disappoints. Food and service is always good. I'm not lying when I say this, my favorite bourbon drink is served here it's called This Is The Way. It's literally incredible. They serve it smoked table side and it's like camp fire in your face. It tastes so good. We've gotten multiple food items from here but our go to appetizer is the play on poke. The vibe is always nice and the servers are great. Most recently we had Jordyn and although the place was packed because of an event the Honda center, she crushed it and still provided excellent and timely service. We will definitely be coming a 4th and 5th time. read more
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"Join us for an unforgettable experience! Our menu features exceptional cuisine, paired with outstanding beverages. Plus, our Happy Hour is unbeatable! Come and indulge in the fun - we promise you won't be disappointed!" read more
1 year ago
First time visiting this place. There are a lot of parkings. I love the decors atmosphere and environment here. The service was great....love it when the staff gave me a heads up on things not work or ran out before started to order. All the food my friends and I ordered from the menu were good and satisfied. Especially the Tomato Addiction $15.00 Herb-seasoned tomato, crushed garlic cloves, balsamic reduction, cambozola cheese, toasted house sourdough. I highly recommended! It looks simple , but it was so addicting and so good! I also love the Seafood Pasta $32.00 Mixed Seafood over Angel Hair Pasta with a White Wine Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce. read more
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Thank you very much Kerri G. ! We really appreciate you…
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Russ F. Thank you for sharing your experience... Appreciate you!
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Quite impressed by the service, vintage ambiance and all the food/drink. We came for my husband's birthday just yesterday and had a great experience. It's the perfect place to host a dinner party or just a casual hangout. We saw some folks rent out a part of the restaurant for a themed event (flapper and dapper looking peeps, which was very creative). Food wise, we got the Mac n cheese -super good! Also their fries are $7 but comes in a huge bowl (enough to share tbh). For entree we got the big boi steak...wow the meat was so tender and even the veggies were well cooked. My son surprisingly ate lots of green beans and asked for more. They have a huge selection of whiskey which is my husband's thing. I ordered the ube drink (not on the menu but they can still make it). Next time I'd ask for it to be a little stronger and less ice. The ube taste actually came through and I totally wanted another one! The waitress was really great with our table and was very attentive. They let us bring a cake in and usually there is a $20 storage/cutting fee but we ended up cutting our own cake so....we did not have to pay it. Thankfully. We had a great time and would definitely come back. read more
1 year ago
I met a couple of my girlfriends here for dinner on a Thursday evening around 6pm. I had only looked at the menu prior to going, and that's why I chose it. Upon arrival I was taken aback by the design and vibe in the restaurant. It felt up scale, yet accessible to anyone. The server not only gave us her food recommendations, but also her drink recommendations. It was a nice touch. We got grilled artichoke to share. I had the orange is the new black chicken. It was delicious. I wish there had been a little more sauce though. One friend got the pink pepper pork chop and it was huge! She said it was really good. She took half home for leftovers. My other friend got the fish special, which was salmon. She literally ate every bite off her plate. Needless to say it was good as well. I'd definitely go bank and try other foods and cocktails. Great location too. Not far from Angel Stadium, The Honda Center or Disneyland. It's also in the same center as a large movie theater. I think we got lucky with it not being packed. read more
6 months ago
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1547 W Katella Ave
Ste 102
Orange, CA 92867
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I need to change my 7pm reservation for tonight to 7:30pm?
Do they have live music?
I have never known them to have live music, but they DO have great music playing (bartender's choice, so it will vary from visit to visit). I always ask the bartended about the playlist, then head to Spotify so I can enjoy it at home. One weekend…
At around 11-11:30 is the brunch menu and other menu available every day?
We open at 10.. full menu plus brunch till 2
Do they require reservations?
Reservations unavailable (I believe) but they do use Yelp Waitlist!
But is there a true happy hour? My husband and I are locals and frequent the other establishments in the center for happy hour. A true answer would be helpful.
We don't discount if that what "True Happy Hour" is to you. I can say you get what you pay for
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