All the candles are soooo cool…read more The drinks are made with care and the well liquor is high quality. I recommend coming here if you want to experience a drink made by a mixologist. Beyond the mixology, the bar is very approachable and easy for just a regular drink as well. I ordered the vesper: gin and vodka martini with a twist. The good cocktails and super intimate vibe make for a great recipe. There are a couple high quality leather upholstered couches. Along with the couches there are a few high tops and a good amount of seats at the bar. The space would be very fun when crowded but I tend to prefer to have to have the bar to myself. Then I can spend time talking with the person behind the bar (I'm sure I can be very annoying) I was served by Karena. She was super knowledgeable and patient. I wanted to talk about different cocktails and really get the full experience. The whole visit exceeded my expectations. Beyond the drinks, service, and decor; this place is truly something special.

For dinner the pizzas are pretty good. The lure is…read moredefinitely the bar in the back! The service is great and everyone is very friendly.

Great ambience and drinks were great Prices are typical like…read moreany other bar~ Clean place too~ Came on a regular Monday night, had indie Spanish music going. Great spot to go if your looking for quiet night -hang out Also~ Shout out to Juan who gave great service and was very patient towards us

We love Kitsch Bar and have always had a good time here, which is why this was so disappointing…read more The bartender, Sofia, completely ruined the vibe for us. She was rude and came off really disrespectful, and at one point said things that felt degrading. It made my boyfriend so uncomfortable that he actually left and went outside just to get away from it. Instead of calming things down, she got more aggressive and tried to intimidate me and my friend into leaving. She straight up told us to go and wouldn't even let me finish my martini. I had a long week and just wanted to relax, and that moment felt so unnecessary and frustrating. We still love Kitsch Bar, but that experience with Sofia was not okay and definitely left a bad impression. Hopefully it's not something others have to deal with.

What a great little trendy bar hidden away! After the OC Fair we felt like a little nightcap &…read morethrough Yelp found this little gem. The ambiance was so cool with lots of Asian inspired decorations, total eye candy. The line for the drinks was a little long but went pretty fast and we were lucky to score 2 seats inside almost immediately. If not, you can stand around or sit on other little tables on their outside patio. You can view the drinks through a QR code, a wall menu or above the bar. The drinks were really good with fun names, it was hard to decide which I'd make my first! A great place to visit and enjoy a good drink.

A very special bar, from the drinks to the decor. I really like that they are open during the day…read moreand also late at night, with mixed indoor and outdoor seating (though the outdoor seating is a bit worn). Vibes are always good. If you have some time while browsing The Lab during the day, I recommend stopping by for a drink! It's also nice to include in your barhopping itinerary in the evening since there are a number of breweries around too. I've had mixed experiences with the bartenders. Luckily, the gentleman manning the bar during my most recent visit was very friendly. Drinks are always great. I've tried a variety of drinks from the menu here, but my favorites are: -Love in Drunk, a lovely cocktail with cucumber and grapefruit flavors that create a fresh watermelon taste when mixed together -Bee's Knees, short but strong and sweet -London Mule, very herbal thanks to the gin and very refreshing

Finally was able to grab some drinks here with a friend…read more Such a cool speakeasy vibe. Bartenders were super nice and attentive. Tried out the Seoul Rider, which was so unique and savory but fresh. Key notes if flavor were kimchi and fish sauce, but honestly very well blend. Sounds a little intimidating, but honestly was great. I already love Miche's, Bloody Mary's, and dirty martinis. So if you are more of a savory esque person, this drink is fun to try if you adventurous. They garnished with a green onion which I frickn love. Oh So Jaded, a gin crafted drink with notes of kiwi and fresh cracked peppercorn. Ugh, so fresh and good. She Devil, such a great drink if you like Moscow Mules or ginger tasting drinks. Kiss My Hisbicus, such a pretty and fruit drink. Definitely on the sweet side an dangerous cause you don't taste the alcohol at all lol. Great bar to stop by with a friend or two to catch up. Very small and limited seating.

I got curious to try this bar since I always see a line outside, so I was like let's see the hype…read more I guess it being extremely small inside explains the line haha it is very cramped in there. It was still very easy to order at the bar, loved the unique cocktail menu, the drinks were yummy! I am giving it 3 stars since it is very cramped, hard to talk to anyone since it's loud, nowhere really to sit unless you get lucky, and can have a long wait time. Overall not bad if you have time and want to try a more unique cocktail/bar experience.

Always great service from the friendly bartenders. Love that it's in a food hall so I can grub…read morewhile drinking. Happy hour is a good deal - try to go on tuesdays or wednesdays for the best deals. Crowd is a good mix of working professionals / locals. Overall chill vibe.

This place was one of my go to game watch locations for World Cup games. Staff is super friendly…read moreand all in all a fun little atmosphere if you're not looking for an overcrowded noisy sports bar.

One of my favorite wine spots in OC! Wine lab is the in…read morecamp, parking is a hassle here but valet is available in a pinch. Interior is small and cozy. We come here at least once a month. Our favorite is a set of flight where you guess the region and type of wine. I have yet to get it 100% right but it's always fun to guess. The owners here are friendly and great wine section. They also have a small food selection of cheese and meats. Highly recommend for a wine tasting in OC!

Wine was decent, but I refused to try more because of the service. Came here on a Wednesday early…read moreevening to catch up with someone and was greeted in a way that was pretty distasteful. He was an asian bartender that was the only one on shift at the time and lets just say I could tell he was projecting some insecurity in his life cause this man came off so rude lol. We tried asking questions to get a better feel for which wines would work best for us and he came off quite dismissive. I even noticed that as other customers came in, he kept chewing with his mouth full of falafel as he greeted them in. I've been in hospitality for almost a decade now and never in my years have I seen such repetitive terrible service within 30 minutes. It's actually impressive lol. Spend your money at another place that actually cares about your experience.

So we got here at a peak hour on Thursday and the environment and food were amazing but ALEX!! Was…read morethe best I mean he went above and beyond for us!!! They were out of an out of food that night and he still managed to get us an item. Not everyone does that, we shall return for the environment, but most importantly we shall return for ALEX!!!

This wine bar is cute, hip, and chic! I'm so happy we discovered what a neat place this is to hang…read moreout and grab a drink. The parking lot situation can be confusing but thankfully there is ample parking right across the street. Semi Tropic wines is located on an unassuming street but is very beautiful and cool inside. They also have a spacious patio for outdoor seating. I had a sparking wine that was juicy, slightly sweet, and refreshing. There were limited wines options this night but I think that's partly because the menu was "curated." Lots of non-alcoholic options which was a pleasant surprise. Menu is on the pricier side. This night we came because they were hosting the food pop up "Three Pigs" which offered a variety of yakitori skewers. We ordered one of everything and my favorites were the beef, chicken thigh, and cucumber salad. I'd love to come back and try Semi Tropic's house menu, but if they keep up a steady rotation of cool pop ups like this I think that would be an amazing idea too! I'm looking forward to their future events. We arrived early in the night (about 5:30pm) so there weren't many people. By the time we left closer to 7pm. the line to order at the bar was considerably longer and the place was packed. They host live jazz Thursdays and Fridays which I would definitely come back to enjoy for longer! Semi Tropic Wines is a neat place that would be fun for a first date, or a great place to begin your night out (if you're not worried about price). Cheers!

I arrived a little before opening to secure a seating. Once you walk in, there are a couple of…read moretables and around 6 seats at the bar where you can get a close up look at the bartenders making drinks. We were super excited to try this place out since I heard that the bartenders used to work at Detention, a restaurant we really loved. Junichi (4/5): Smooth, and leaning heavier on the smokey side. I personally don't care for smoke forward flavor so thats the only reason I ranked this lower. Butter Milk (5/5): This is a clarified mint chocolate chip ice cream vibe. Definitely on the sweeter side (great as a dessert cocktail), super smooth, and delicious. *the best sip Ms. Wednesday (5/5): A spirit free cocktail that is citrus and pineapple forward. It was little sweet but really refreshing. The drinks did not disappoint! They have so many more drinks on the menu that I am really curious to try the next time I go back as well as trying Naisho, the omakase experience speakeasy in the back of Highball.

I waited in line to get a reservation. There was a single opening for 8pm i was told. I asked the…read morehostess to give me 1 minute to confirm with my partner via phone call. 48 seconds later the hostess gave away the reservation. No warning. No notice. Nothing. There were 2 people behind me so I tried to be cordial and had the hostess help them so as to not have people wait on me. The hostess did not even say she could not hold the slot while i did a quick call. If she couldn't, she should have said so. Otherwise, what is the point of letting me call only to tell me that the reservation was given away after the fact? I didnt think she would give up the slot like that. Poor communication. Absolutely atrocious customer service. Terrible experience. Edit: August 7, 2026 in Response to Business Manager Natasha's reply Your response is completely disingenuous. Your own website https://www.highballcm.com/ clearly states "WALK-INS ONLY" Therefore, how did another guest call in to take a reservation from someone, like me, who took time out of their day to come in person and wait in line as a walk-in pursuant to your website? Not only did you make a mistake and/or fail to exercise decent service, your attempt to cover it up is also completely bogus.