Old things become new, and sometimes they become majestic. Peel Craftbar and Kitchen is in the old Doubletree by the Outlets of Orange, which is now called Hotel Fera, a DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton. That's a mouthful. Basically, it has it's own stylistic name, but is still a DoubleTree Hotel that has DoubleTree standards. Along with the name change, the hotel freshened itself up and in some ways, reinvented itself. Its lobby is brand new and they finally decided to showcase their bar and hotel restaurant. With Peel, the hotel knocked down a meeting room wall to open up preexisting, three-story-high vaulted ceilings which makes for a stunning place to grab drink or food. High ceilings for days. Fully length windows for days. A bar with windows that air out and open up to the wood deck patio. A wood deck patio that has fire pits over looking their lush landscape and flowing stream. In a way, it's paradise. The menu at the Peel is ambitious in that they have dishes from so many cuisines and all are done well. There's flat breads, fish tacos, ahi tuna poke bowls, bucatini, pear salads, pan roasted salmon, fried chicken sandwiches, shrimp and scallop ceviche... Pretty much something for everyone. Agave Summer - Passion fruit, tequila, Ancho Reyes and fresh lime, this blended well together, with the passion fruit playing strongly and letting the tequila just enough room to make itself known. A moderately strong but easy sipping tequila cocktail that isn't overly sweet. Coastline Shrimp and Scallop Aguachile - This was like a ceviche. Fresh chunks of shrimp and scallop with tomatoes, red onions, yuzu, avocados and thick tortilla chips. A light dish that was full of flavor that I couldn't stop dipping into. Recommended. Pei Mussels - If you only get one thing on the menu, get these mussels. These mussels are cooked in a gimme-another-spoonful coconut curry that is perfection and would rival anything you would get in any fine dining establishment. The yellow curry soup is spicy with a kick but not enough to make you sweat. The curry flavors are rich. The toasted, buttery ciabatta slices will not be enough to sop up all of the soupy base. Ask for more bread because, heck, you only live once. Dip and repeat until the bowl is dry. Pear Salad - This dish didn't look that impressive but tasted great. Endives with poached pear, mixed greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese and vinaigrette all played well together. I would order it again. If you get a burger or sandwich, be sure to get the potato chips instead of the fries (well get the fries if you want). Their potato chips are fresh cut and fried in house. They are so, so good. Don't say I never told you so. I was very surprised and impressed with the Peel. They reinvented the lobby bar to make it a destination, but still kept everything in a reasonable price range with wide ranging selections on the menu that are done well. The space is majestic and relaxing at the same time, depending on if you are sitting inside or outside. The servers were great. The good thing is that you can walk over when you are done shopping at the Outlets of Orange. I do not know if they validate for parking. If you are considering parking at the hotel parking lot, check on the fees first. Definitely a cool little spot to show off to your friends. They will ask how you even found the place. Yes, how did you find this place? Hahaha. read more

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It was ok. Too expensive for just "ok" Nice Koi pond to sit next to and good service. Wine was $16 a glass (small glass) . We only ordered a couple of apps. The Brussel sprouts had too much onion and the mushroom flatbread had too much cheese and not Much flavor at all. So eh.... The pictures looked soooo beautiful but we saw nothing like that. We checked out all the food going by us..... read more

The Peel - Brussels - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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We booked our stay at Hotel Farah via Groupon, which included a $40 food credit to use at The Perl. The restaurant has a lot of food selections. I ordered the shrimp and scallop ceviche. It was very fresh and beautifully plated; however, it was kind of bland. I added a touch of salt, which helped, I just expected it to be a little bit more flavorful. The service was very good. Our waiter was super sweet and the overall ambience was very relaxing and scenic. There fire pits outside and plenty of seating. The bar inside is also very beautiful. read more

The Peel - Outside seating - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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This is a good hotel restaurant, but I wouldn't go back if I wasn't staying at the hotel. It's $20 for valet and $10/hour if you self park . The parking fee isn't worth it for the place since there's more restaurants to eat with free parking nearby . Service was nice and the drinks looked nice , but nothing really stood out for me to come back read more

Great place to grab bite to eat especially if you're staying here! We enjoyed a lovely brunch by the pool and found the food and staff perfect. read more

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What a pleasant little spot located inside DoubleTree by Hilton. The bar does give off a welcoming and cozy feel. Only came here in hopes of good drinks, which there were! My girl and I ordered the Dragon Fly and Como La Flor cocktails. Both were slightly strong but delicious. Knowing how we get a little snack-y while drinking and catching up on life, we opted for the beef sliders and Peel fish tacos. Both tasted well. Our server was really well-mannered and checked up a few times to see if everything tasted alright or if we needed anything else. read more

The Peel - Beef Sliders - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

The restaurant is located in a hotel, so you have to park either in the parking lot right outside of the hotel or in the parking structure (get your ticket validated at the end so it's free to park). You walk right in and you see the restaurant, so it's easy to find. We had a reservation for 7 PM on a Saturday night and the restaurant wasn't very busy, so I think you won't really need reservations to get seated right away. I ordered the French butterfly cocktail, which was really tasty, and the salmon for dinner which was also very very good, but the restaurant really gets five stars because of the service. Our waiter was named Alberto and he was awesome the whole night. There was an older couple who asked to change tables because they got a little cold where they were sitting, and he immediately moved everything for them to another table where there was warmer seating for the couple. Thanks Alberto for the outstanding service! read more

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Was looking for a nearby place to eat with the bf and found this spot on open table. With some mixed reviews i decided to give it a try. We pulled up to valet and they were so kind to direct us to self parking. 2 hr parking validation. We were sat rather quickly and our server alessandro was so attentive to our orders and with bringing us drinks. We sat down by the tables. The aesthetic of the place is not bad. This is def not a dress fancy spot many ppl were in joggers, sweatshirts, jeans. This is on the first floor of the Fara hotel. I ordered the como la flor drink and i give it a good 9/10. It was sweet and a very good mix probably the infused tea. My bf had the agave summer it def had a good kick and he gave it a good 9/10 as well. Good soicy margarita. (We ended the night adding The fera, because it looked so pretty and someone next to us had ordered it, Id give it a 6/10. ) For food i ordered the peel burger and id like to say it was a good 8.5/10 burger. If i had to choose between this burger and in n out id choose this one. The fries were rather average. Some crispy some more bland. My bf ordered the prosciutto flatbread and that was delicious it has some lime citrius. it was very good. 8.5/10 for me. We came on a Thursdays and it was not busy at all. Overall great spot, id def come back since i live so close and it def had shorted wait than others down at the Block read more

The Peel - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

One word: Benji One of the best cocktail makers out there. His attention to detail and the care with how he crafts the drinks. Simply amazing. His service was top notch, the highlight of our hotel stay. read more

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This hotel really stepped up their game, even the restaurant. Everything we ordered on the menu was good. My son loved the ceviche and ordered it 3 nights in a row. Parking is expensive at $33 a night so I had to give it a four star. :( read more

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton, is adjacent by UCI Medical Center and has this small boutique style restaurant/bar called the Peel on the first floor. Upon parking in the garage, you'll walk towards the front of hotel passing the front check-in counter and will eventually spot this well lit contemporary bar area. I spotted the host stand as it was awkwardly facing away from me and towards another door. The hostess named Grace walked towards us to welcome us and checked us in to our booth/table. She noticed we had a little one and commented that they had kids items. After a brief wait, a waiter introduced himself and took our order. We asked about kid items, and he responded that they didn't have any. It was conflicting what the hostess had mentioned. He suggested I order the Fade to Black and I agreed. Hat Trick: $19 (5/5) Duck Fat Washed Whiskey, Amaro, Demerara, Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters. While you can taste the richness of the duck fat, the drink was well balanced with the bitters and syrup. Nice stamped clear ice. Fade to Black: $18 (4/5) Knob Creek Old Fashion, Walnut Bitters and Cinnamon-Infused Simple Syrup. It was smoked and slowly uncovered by the waiter. While I do like the show, the smoke over powered the complexity of the bitters and syrup. Nice stamped clear ice. PEI Mussels $17: (3/5). White wine, coconut curry, garlic, Fresno chili, grilled ciabatta, Spanish chorizo, Toasted Bread. The mussels and coconut curry were a great pairing. However, the toasted bread was completely burnt and ruined the experience of soaking the broth. Skuna Bay Salmon: $35 (3/5) Pan-roasted salmon citrus emulsion, roasted butternut squash, quinoa, brown rice, local seasonal vegetables. The salmon was cooked well and not dried out. Unfortunately, the salmon was over seasoned and the brown sauce around the salmon overpowered the salmon flavors. I did not think it was a citrus based sauce. While we did appreciate the local baby vegetables and brown rice/quinoa mixture, the extremely small food ratio will be leaving you hungry. If I worked by UCI and wanted to grab a drink with a co-worker for a special occasion, I would definitely consider coming here. These drinks are expensive but they are made with care. As for the food, I did not think it was spectacular and the other menu items listed were mediocre. Since I do not live close by, I don't believe I would be returning here. If you are a tourist and staying here for Disneyland or Anaheim Ducks, I would consider finding other places to eat. Drinks (5/5). Food (3/5). Service (4/5). read more

So I went to a convention at the hotel. I didn't have breakfast at my apartment before I headed out there because I didn't want to run into LA traffic, so I wanted to have a decent breakfast at The Peel. There was a family of 4 or 5 waiting in front of me for a HALF HOUR and I was turning back and forth and they were still not being acknowledged until the last minute. FINALLY even with FOUR open tables already being there, they were being seated. Another guy at the convention offered to share a table since I'd just met him and we were waiting way too long. He said "Okay, I'm just going to leave in 5 minutes if we can't get service. It's been around a half-hour and so far 3 waiters have just ignored us." I said, "I hope they don't charge us for all the tasty oxygen we just had." Nothing is better than a restaurant that treats its customers really passive-aggressively and has an attitude like "Stfu and make your own meal yourself." read more

The drinks were great! The food was average - nothing spectacular. Ambience was okay - it is inside a hotel. Not a bad place, but it wouldn't be on my list of must returns! read more

Great little spot. I went on a Thursday and the food was great. Bartender was friendly. It was a bit quite which was perfect since I was studying. Would definitely go back! read more

Great bar with tasty cocktails. The breakfast was nice as well. The bartenders were very efficient and knowledgeable. read more

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Went here twice already in less than a month! the food and drinks are gooooooood! Last time i ordered their Parisian steak sandwhich which was really tasty. The steak had really good flavor and the chimichurri sauce that came with it just added that mwha to it! This time I decided to try the burger and I am just a happy camper with it. The burger was perfectly cooked to medium rare and the bacon jam adds the perfect savory but slightly sweet note to it. It went extremely well with the burger. The aguachile and mussels were great starters to the meal! The servers were extremely nice and they gave great recommendations that did not disappoint. I absolutely adore the decor! I will surely be back to try their other dishes and drinks. read more

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So glad we finally tried this spot. Elsa our bartender sure knows her libations! I was pleasantly surprised that they use real espresso brew in the martini. Most places lately just use coffee flavored liqueur. The charcuterie was generously filled with meat & we couldn't finish it all. The ribeye was cooked to perfection and I will ask for the red wine reduction on the side next time. Can't wait to head on back & try their Sunday brunch. read more

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Loved this spot!!! My girlfriend brought me here on a Thursday night! At 8:15pm. We ordered a prosciutto flatbread and The peel burger. The prosciutto bread 8.5/10 the burger 8.5/10. We also ordered a couple drinks Como la flor 8.5/10, The Fera 8.5/10, and agave summer 8.5/10. Over all the drink were delicious. My overall experience was a pleasant one! Food was delicious, came out in a timely manner, waiter took our drink order quick and continuously came by to refill our cup. The atmosphere on a Thursday night was peaceful, not too crowded. My girlfriend and I had a beautiful late night bite. read more

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The restaurant was understaffed in the kitchen and bar on the night we were there and we left after over two hours without getting all we ordered. read more

We had reservations and were staying in the hotel but it was not crowded on a Sunday night. We had great drinks first and shared the salmon which was excellent. We sat by the window which looked out onto the pool/lagoon where people were sitting by the fire pits which lit up the sky. A very nice night! read more

Best bartender ever thanks Robert for a great night and the best drinks ever. Literally live up the street and went here last night for a couple of drinks. Finally found our go to bar. Very cool relax chill bar in the hotel. read more

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Pretty drink that are not strong. Good food that wasn't toxic badly priced. Good service from Alan!!! He was super sweet about photos, birthday candles, moving tables around for us!! Nice decor and busy area! The bar/restaurant is inside the Fera Hotel! Our favorite was the Prosciutto Flatbread, Brussels, and steak. read more

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Cocktails are AMAZING!! Ordered the Ohtani and it was GOOD! On the sweeter side, great balance of flavors and goes down smooth. I can drink those all night. We had the Fish tacos and it was good. Great balance of flavors, semi-soft tortillas that held together till the last bite (important) and fish you can actually taste. The dish was well done and it's presented well. Came with red salsa, guacamole, and 3 lime wedges. Also has the Korean wings, these are dangerous because they are delicious and spicy, I def had the sniffles after two wings and I have a high tolerance (one chip challenge completed with ease), worth every bite. Great flavor without being overly saturated in sauce. Chicken flavor comes through nicely and a great balance of crunch and tenderness throughout. Skin had the perfect texture as well. I highly recommend if you can hang - I dare you. Ceasar salad was good, dressing was a little heavy, could do with a table spoon less. I like to taste the veggies without consuming needless calories on dressing. The dressing was good, tasted homemade and not out of a bottle. The veggies were fresh and tomatoes plump. Simple yet satisfying. read more

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Went to the bar to have a drink & the bartender Benji made me the best Espresso Martini. I had to record how much attention he put into my drink he also made a margarita with tajin rim that was so good. I ended up going back the next day for another before I had to hit the road. read more

The Peel - Outside enjoying the scenery & my martini - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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Such a bad experience. The only good thing, were the drinks. We made reservations 3 hours in advance and were traveling from LA with a tourist from Nevada. We waited 10 mins for them to set a table of 6, when we asked about our reservations they said it just secures your spot not your table. There was a table, which we wanted, a booth, they said it's taken. We were there for an hour and that table was still empty it wasn't taken by anyone. Half the tables food came and there was hair in one of our orders. The most simple things we ordered, a side of fries and fried cauliflower took over 10 additional mins to arrive after everyone else's food. Then they said we will remove the order with hair from your order as if we were going to pay for HAIR IN OUR FOOD? Update: they brought bill, and did not deduct the food with hair. And said we didn't communicate to have it be minuses. Update: we went to in n out after. read more

Where to start!?! Absolutely blown away at the level of professionalism, dedication and care shown by the staff at The Peel and FERA Hotel this past weekend. Our baby shower was held on Saturday and not only was it beautiful it was taken to a whole other level with the attention given by the staff. Everyone was very attentive, patient and THE FOOD was DELICIOUS! The cocktails were OUTSTANDING (I had mocktails but even those were made to perfection!) I cant wait to go back after baby is born to have the alcoholic version of the drinks we had that day because they really were a treat. Not too sweet not too strong just perfectly made and refreshing. Thank you to Danushka, Vinolie and the whole team for such a spectacular event. read more

Came to town for a child's birthday party. We stayed at Hotel Fera and came down to the bar at about 4pm. Robert took the best care of us. Made the best drinks and even knew what drink I was trying to describe and recreated it- except better. He was friendly in the most sincere way and helped us pick some things for dinner. Nice ambiance but he is what made the experience. We're headed back tonight! read more

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We recently had a girl's night here and we had so much fun. We stayed for a few hours! The food was all so tasty, the drinks were so fresh and delicious. Our server was excellent and was so sweet and accommodating to us. We even moved from a table to a cozy little spot with a fire when it got a little chilly out. So fun! I want to go back so for a date night with my husband read more

Went here last night on a whim with a few friends, convinced by the good reviews. The drinks were amazing... beautiful, well thought out, and taste exceeded expectations. The service was lackluster unfriendly however. It's a bit brightly lit too for the vibe, but it is in a hotel lobby. Would probably be back, hoping for better service next time. The outside seating with fire pits was pretty, but not sure if you receive service out there, or have to come up to the bar. We only saw one staff member while we were there at the bar, except people running food out from the kitchen. read more

The Peel - Gene Autry - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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Found this spot on yelp and the pretty drinks pulled me in lol. It's located inside the Fera hotel. You can park in the structure and get your ticket validated at the front desk. First off the bar is beautiful. They also have a really nice outdoor seating. Customer service was great. I think our server was Dylan. He gave us a few recommendations. Food came out pretty quick. I got the fish tacos. It was so good. I liked they it came with guac and salsa on the side. read more

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Over the last two days, I have enjoyed their sliders and pepperoni flatbread! What I really appreciated was the bartenders willingness to learn how to make a blueberry press and both did quite well. Friendly staff, good food, and beautiful ambience! read more

The Peel - Blueberry press while seated at another outdoor location. - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

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A hidden spot near the Outlets of Orange on Chapman & St College. We ordered ceviche & the Ahi Tuna Poke. Delicious! I'm planning to go back for their libations & the mediterranean charcuterie board & also the hummus. I'm told their ribeye is a favorite as well as the smash burger. The menu has something for everyone & is definitely a spot to consider for family or a date. Parking is validated. read more

The food and drinks did not disappoint (as recommended by the server). I booked a reservation but there was sufficient availability for a Friday evening. Definitely trying other menu items next time! read more

The Peel - Agave Summer & French Butterfly, soooo good! - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Great place to grab some bites and drinks after work with some coworkers or friends. On a friday after-work evening, the restaurant was fairly empty but got filled up as the night came. Overall, the service was ok but we often found ourselves looking for the server whether it be to place an additional order or just get a water refill. The server delivered our order wrong a few times. This was always corrected without charge but became a bit annoying. Our experience with the food and drinks were good. I enjoyed the pepperoni flatbread and the Agave Summer. My fiance enjoyed the Dragon Fly cocktail. Overall, there are some solid hits on the menu for everyone. The vibe is chill with seating next to the pond, string lights decor, and relaxing patio furniture with fire pits. We did notice a good amount of spiders creating webs on the string lights above. They should probably maintain those more often. The outside seating is near the hotel pool so you may see people in swim wear passing by. Parking can be validated at the hotel counter. read more

Once I realized this was inside the Hotel FERA you can tell it's a newly redone hotel and do the restaurant inside The Peel is a new restaurant too so I'm sure they are still working on things. Overall, the trendy colors and lights structures make it a nice ambiance and the server was very nice. The pizza flatbread was ok, the Brussels sprouts was amazing I really enjoyed that. My steak sandwich was good but I felt like could have used more flavor or chimichurri kick. My friend got the fried chicken sandwich and she said it was good but didn't stand out WOW. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their brunch options but overall it was decent and something to say I've tried. Casual and comfy too. read more

Wow. What a refreshing experience particularly for a hotel restaurant. The dinner was quite tasty. Their craft cocktails were amazing. I watched for an hour. They care about what they are doing. High marks for food and drinks. read more

The Peel - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

The revamped bar set up inside the Fera hotel by double tree is magnificent! The decor is modern and trendy, and the service is amazing, along with the tasty cocktails and foods! I recommend any of the mezcal or reposado craft cocktails (some are seasonal) and the aguachile which was like ceviche! The wings were also delicious and a great portion to have as a meal or appetizer for sharing! The restaurant will validate the parking structure if needed I believe! read more

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Had a great Christmas dinner at The Peel. Food was fantastic, they had an option for a PrixFixe menu that we chose. The burrata appetizer was to die for, I wish it was on the regular menu. And the pork chop was cooked perfectly, followed by the cheesecake. I can't wait to go back to try the regular menu. After we did a drink at the fire pit outside, you'd never know it was at the Outlets of Orange because it feels secluded on the patio. Thank you to our server Maya who was super sweet and did a great presentation with our bubble cocktail. read more

The Peel - Cheesecake was delicious. - Bars Near Me - Orange, California

Very nice set up. Food was exceptional, very fast service, always asking if we need anything, good recommendations, very courteous and professional. Over the course of 2 days, Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner, I was more than satisfied with these waiters: Dylan, Carlos, Diego, and Jocelyn. Thank you guys they deserve a raise or something very special. read more

Great wine pairing event! The food was excellent, and the chef even customized our two entrees as we are vegan. Attention yo detail and great service makes for the perfect combo! read more