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    Shady Nook

    4.3 (139 reviews)
    Closed 1:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SHADY NOOK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box

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    Craig Y.

    Located off Kraemer Bl in Brea. Parking is shared with the other businesses in the plaza. Stopped by here to hang out with some Yelp friends before meeting up with more Yelp friends. This bar is pretty nice has two pool tables , a pinball machine and they also do Karaoke but we didn't see when that happens probably a night thing. They have TVs all around as well. The bartender Diane was really nice and friendly. We just got non-alcoholic drinks and some popcorn. Overall a nice bar to hang out at.

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    Vanessa G.

    Not too many dives in Brea, so I definitely had to check this place out. It was a good spot for a couple of drinks and to play some tunes on the jukebox. Crowd was a little iffy. The bartender was nice. I may come back again if in the area.

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    Erica Y.

    Epic place to drink and make your friends do the splits. 3 dudes won $600 on scratchers, not kidding. 10/10

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    7 months ago

    One of my fav sports bars in Brea next to a delicious Italian restaurant. Happy Hour specials are the best and the staff are so friendly.

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    Very clean upscale dive bar. The bartenders are very nice and they even make delicious cocktails.

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    1 year ago

    This place was great. Super clean, fairly priced and low profile. Me and my coworkers loved it. Darts and pool table

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    Friendly staff, cool patrons, and great drink prices. The accept cash and card. The also have a BBQ vendor that parks outside sometimes.

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    Ask the Community - Shady Nook

    What night do you feature karaoke?

    Thursday nights, 9:00pm to 1:00am.

    What day and time for Karaoke?

    It is Thursday nights, from 8pm to midnight. Thank you.

    Do they play dodger games on the TV? New to the neighborhood and looking for a spot to sit and watch.

    We don’t have the baseball package from Direct TV; so we do show the games that are available. We do carry NFL Sunday Ticket...week 1 games start Sunday, 9/9/18. Thank you.

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    3.5(1.8k reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    My husband and I stopped in for dinner. There was a long wait for the dining room so we sat at the…read morebar rail. We were greeted right away by one of the bartenders and got our drinks pretty fast. I had the smash burger with curly fries and my husband had the Reuben with a salad. My smash burger came out juicy and flavorful and my curly fries were hot. The Reuben came out stuff with corned beef and was also very flavorful. The atmosphere here is fun. There are tvs everywhere and had the World Cup games on. There was music playing and the employees we interacted with were all very nice. We will go here again if we are in town. This place is kid friendly.

    My husband and I were in town to celebrate our 17th year anniversary. Everyone at this location…read morewas very welcoming. The waitress cheerful and friendly. She informed us of the menu which helped us decide our purchase. When she brought the drinks, she forgot to give straws...no worries. We are close to the bar and the bartender is approaching near. I replied, "excuse me"...NO RESPONSE. No worries, maybe he didn't hear me. I replied again, because he was MUCH CLOSER THIS TIME... STILL no response. So I took this as he didn't want to speak to a certain demographic of people. Why? Well we walked in the door, no welcome, from that guy, but groups of caucasian customers walked in MULTIPLE TIMES. They were GREETED every time. Now I hated to take this stands because our server and some of the other female staff were AMAZING! Food was great and this negative experience won't stop our reason for being here to be tarnished.

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    4.0(669 reviews)
    13.6 mi
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    Last night, we grabbed some dinner and a few beers at Shipmates in Cerritos, and I absolutely loved…read morethis place. I can't wait to come back! A friend of mine is a Cerritos local, and this was our second visit. First and foremost, the staff was amazing. The gentleman working the front door was incredibly polite and welcomed us with a smile, even wishing us a great time as we walked in. The two bartenders were outstanding. Unfortunately, I didn't catch both of their names, but their level of customer service was exceptional. They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the night. For food, we ordered the lumpia and the pepperoni flatbread pizza. Both were absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend trying them. We also enjoyed a couple of ice-cold beers. I ordered a glass of water as well, and my water was refilled almost immediately every time it was empty--a small detail that really stood out. The DJ kept the atmosphere fun and lively, and we were able to catch the MMA fights on their multiple flat-screen TVs, which made the experience even better. My buddy Jason says this is the best dive bar in Cerritos. After this visit, I'd have to agree. In fact, the customer service we received here was better than what I've experienced at many upscale, "bougie" establishments. Outstanding food, excellent drinks, incredible service, and a great atmosphere. Job well done, Shipmates! I'll definitely be back.

    We came here to watch the Korea vs. Mexico World Cup match, and it turned out to be a great spot…read morefor game day. The location is a little hidden and was somewhat difficult to find at first, but once inside, everything was well organized and easy to navigate. The staff did an excellent job throughout the event--friendly, attentive, and impressively fast despite the crowd. I also appreciated that they limited the number of guests, which kept the atmosphere lively without feeling overcrowded. It was nice that this wasn't strictly an adults-only environment, as we were able to bring our child along and still enjoy the experience. The food was good, the service was great, and the overall setup made for an enjoyable afternoon of soccer. We'll definitely be back during football season to catch a few games.

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    3.5(950 reviews)
    11.8 mi
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    Absolutely phenomenal! The food was scrumptious, bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and…read moreserved in generous portions. We enjoyed the ceviche tostadas, caldo de camarón, potato taquitos, café de olla, and Mexicafé. Every dish exceeded our expectations. The best part of our visit was Molly! She delivered exceptional customer service, friendly, attentive, charismatic, and genuinely caring. She made wonderful recommendations, anticipated our needs, and made us feel truly welcomed. Molly elevated an already amazing dining experience into an unforgettable one. If you visit Ola Restobar, ask for Molly. You'll be glad you did! We can't wait to come back with family and friends.

    The experience at Ola was extremely disappointing, and the biggest reason was the poor management…read moreby Jorge. When we arrived, the line was already very long. Jorge came outside multiple times, clearly saw how many people were waiting, and even recorded the crowd on his phone three different times for social media. Knowing the capacity of the restaurant, he could have easily informed everyone that the remaining people in line would likely not get in. Instead, we waited over three hours with no communication. While we were waiting, I repeatedly watched people call Jorge. He would come outside, greet them, and bring them straight inside. I personally saw this happen at least six different times. When it was finally our turn to speak with the host, we were told there were no seats left, that we would have to stand, and that we wouldn't even be able to order food. I confronted Jorge about letting those other groups in ahead of everyone else. His response was that he knew them personally and that they were friends of the restaurant owners. That explanation only made the situation worse. My wife had just finished a 14-hour hospital shift, and we came here hoping to enjoy the game together. Instead, we spent three hours waiting only to be treated as though our time didn't matter. What was most shocking was Jorge's attitude. He literally told me, "They won't do anything to me if you post this. I'm friends with the owner." If that's the mindset of management, it's no surprise customers are treated this way. It truly felt like only friends and family received special treatment while everyone else was left waiting without honesty or respect. I have no issue waiting when things are busy, but I do expect transparency, fairness, and professionalism. Unfortunately, this experience showed none of those qualities.

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