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3.3 (107 reviews)
Closed 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Juke Box
Divey
Casual
Moderate noise

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Sun cruisers are the BEST
Stacy G.

all I wanna say is this place is my favorite place to come to have fun and good drinks and all the bar tenders are great so I would give 10000 stars

a billiards table and pool tables
Robert F.

Nice place to hang out and have a beer or two!! Dennis, Amy, Caylie and the staff are beyond awesome!!! Pool tables, nice friendly vibe and clean restrooms. Love this place!!!

Full moon
Ian A.

Great drinks. Great prices. Cool people. Pool tables. Juke box. What else do you need?

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1 year ago

Old school HB bar. Cheap drinks. Bartenders have been here a long time and that says a lot.

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2 years ago

Terrible place. Do not waste your time. I would not recommend. Very dirty. Cool bouncers.

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2 years ago

Great locals dive bar with lots of pool tables. Love the staff too! My husband's favorite bar!

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4 years ago

One of the best dive bars in Huntington Beach! Amy is amazing. Drinks are reasonably priced. Pool tables Just a good place

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7 years ago

Went there and lost my phone there called the next morning and said they never saw it bullshit

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4 years ago

Been coming here for years. Everyone is friendly and prices are cheap. If you like pool there tables are always well taken care of !

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Riip Beer & Pizza

Riip Beer & Pizza

4.4(855 reviews)
1.2 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Free WiFi

Absolutely fire pizza. I know it gets super busy around dinner time so my friend and I came around…read more11:20 AM on a Monday and it was pretty empty but around 12 PM more people started filling up the restaurant. We got three of the slices our waiter recommended: Stay loose, Haole, sauce addiction, and mo honey mo problems. We loved that they had Detroit slices as well as the normal thin crust. The crust on the Detroit slice is light and airy even though it looks super thick like a focaccia slice. Although we liked the Detroit slice the thin pies were definitely our favorites. The crust isn't tough and was a good balance of crispy and fluffy. I thought the Stay Loose, Haole was a bit too salty and could have used more pineapple but the Sauce Addiction was amazing. Overall, I will 100% be back to try more slices and their appetizers! Ratings Stay Loose, Haole: 4/5 Sauce Addiction: 5/5 Mo Honey Mo Problems: 4.5/5

I've been coming to RIIP Pizza, Beer & Co. since 2020, and there is a reason this place is always…read morepacked. It is easily some of the best food in Huntington Beach. The Highlights: * The Food: They have some of the best pizza, mozzarella sticks, and even the Coke tastes better here. Even the chicken wings are solid. The taste and quality of the food are consistently high. * The Vibe: The environment is really unique and the service is always cool. It's a great local spot. * Logistics: Parking can be a bit of a struggle, but I've never had a major issue other than the line being long--which just goes to show how popular it is. The Only Critique: My only issue is that something in their ingredients routinely makes me feel unwell. I'm not sure exactly what it is--it's not just standard grease--but every time I eat it after taking a week off, I feel pretty bad for about 3 hours afterward. I suspect it might be a specific chemical or something like monosodium glutamate (MSG), but the food is so good that I honestly end up eating it anyway. Final Thoughts: If you can handle whatever "mystery ingredient" is in there, it's a 5-star experience. I'll keep coming back for the flavor alone!

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Riip Beer & Pizza - Close up of the pizza. The crust, incredible. The bowl pepperoni? Yassssssss please

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Bruno's Sports Bar & Grille - The Bruno Burger with fries

Bruno's Sports Bar & Grille

4.4(105 reviews)
1.2 mi

This place is so nice! I wasn't even sure I was in a sports bar. Even with the rain pouring down,…read morethe food was fantastic, I had breakfast. They were very friendly and accommodating to my dietary needs and modifications. With an extensive collection of alcohols & Liquor paired with an espresso machine at the massive bar, they are willing to make up any drink that you request right in front of you. There was a large dining area with booth and tables, and plenty of room to feast at the bar itself. The owner was present and friendly as well as approachable. He was open to all kinds of suggestions to add to the bars, ambience and entertainment. He let us know that they have karaoke many nights of the week as well as dancing, live music and other events/ parties. We also thought it was cool that the bar is named after the owner's dog. The staff was very friendly and were right there when you needed something. I can't wait to go back and try the tri-tip as I've heard it's legendary. This place is a win in our book. My girlfriend's and I felt very safe and comfortable at this bar and we all feel that this would be a great business to continue and flourish within Huntington Beach. The owner continues to try to accommodate locals and participate in community activities.

Just a chill place. We came for UFC & loved it. Had nachos, wings & a bucket of beers or 2…read more Definitely recommend. Got to meet Bruno himself! Staff was amazing & nice.

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Bruno's Sports Bar & Grille - Mango Habanero Wings - good. Homemade ranch!

Mango Habanero Wings - good. Homemade ranch!

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Kenwood's Kitchen & Tap - Taps

Kenwood's Kitchen & Tap

4.4(642 reviews)
3.9 mi
$$

We were looking for a light, quick meal before a local concert, and our friend suggested this…read moreplace. It fit perfectly for us! It was a beautiful day, and we were given our choice of patio dining. Our server, Grace, friendly and efficient, was exceptional at checking on us which doesn't always happen when outdoors. She brought our drinks and meals quickly. One friend ordered sliders which she really enjoyed. She commented that it was the perfect size and tastes that she was looking for. Another friend and I split a steak salad. Sharing a salad off a plate can be an awkward feat, but they offer a split-plate up-charge for avoiding that! The salad was simple: steak, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce, but chopped fries were an unexpected addition. Overall, a great fit to get our night started off right!

I had seen this place multiple times on my way and around Southern California. Specifically the…read moreCosta Mesa Newport Beach area but never stopped by. Today. My friend had to go shopping and so we decided to grab a bite to eat at kenwoods. From the outside, the windows are so darkly tinted. I couldn't tell if they were open or not. But upon opening the door there were people scattered throughout the place. So we just walked into the bar area and got a high top table. Server came up to us, asked us for drinks and handed us menus. He came back shortly after we gave him the order. I had a chicken Caesar salad and a space dust double IPA, my friend just had a cup of coffee. The chicken Caesar was really good, and the beer was as expected. The first cup of coffee that he brought to the table was cold so we had to send that back to get a fresh cup. Now it wasn't that busy so I would think that the server would take a moment to check to see that the coffee was warm, but apparently that didn't happen. I got my food and started digging in and the coffee came out a few minutes later. The salad was good, had a nice size chicken breast on top and the dressing was really tasty, not overpowering. I was a little bit stunned at the bill when it came to the table and it was $35 plus dollars, I guess the food and grocery hikes still surprise me, although they shouldn't. The dining experience was okay, it wasn't stellar by any means, but it was adequate, I didn't felt neglected or rushed in any way. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because of the coffee incident. Having been a server in the food industry. That's definitely one of the things you look for. Bottom line, I would probably come back again. But there are many other places in Costa Mesa to try.

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The Golf Bar

The Golf Bar

4.6(46 reviews)
4.1 mi

What a great place for a date night! My husband and I made reservations to come here on a Saturday…read morenight and had a wonderful evening. Everyone is welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The food is delicious! Especially the chicken bacon ranch sliders! The games are so fun. I especially liked the zombie dodgeball and soccer. Great time!

Poor first impression given they didn't answer their phone twice in the middle of the day on a…read moreSaturday. I had called because their online reservation system was messed up and kept failing when trying through my phone. Luckily I was at home and could complete it on my computer, but it was an annoying process and I would've been screwed if I wasn't home at the time. Toward the back of Bella Terra close to the movie theater and Cheesecake Factory. Loud and lively atmosphere. Friendly service! You can walk-in, but reservations recommended. There's bar seating and high top tables if you're not in a rented stall. You can rent stalls for varying times. Each rental comes with a bag that includes a baseball, dodgeball (soft foam), football, and soccer ball. I believe you also get one golf club and a golf ball if you want, but if you're there to play golf, bring your own clubs or rent a full set. There are tons of other games to play such as baseball pitching, football precision passing and field goals, soccer penalty kicks, carnival games, darts, and even bocce ball. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that our kids may have tripped the sensors, but I felt everything was wildly inaccurate. I'd physically hit the targets (ball straight to marker on the screen) and then the game would say I missed by a mile! Frustrating for me, but since my kids are too young to care, they had a blast! Food-wise, we were influenced to go because we got a coupon in the mail for a free cheese pizza with an hour or more rental. We also got ranch chicken bacon sliders (comes with 3), some tots, and 2 beers. All tasted great, but not the biggest servings. The 1-hr rental, food, and drink ran us right around $110 including tax and tip as of Apr 2026, but would've been closer to $125 without the coupon.

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