I have lived in or near Fullerton for most of my 30+ years as an adult and have always wanted to…read moretry this place. But now I don't live near fullerton so I thought I would check it out the next time I was close by. I finally got around to it on a weekend afternoon and immediately I loved the vibe. They do a great job placing you in a comfortable spot with the nostalgic furniture, the sports memorabilia, the local news article clippings. The bartender met me w a greeting as I walked in and quickly I found out he would be the host, waiter, bartender, and busser. I never had an empty glass of beer because he never allowed me to have one, the food came out piping hot, and it was easy to pay the check right away and all done by the same guy! So besides the nice vibe and great service they had some very good bbq and side dishes. The chicken and the pork ribs were solid choices. Both moist and tender and glazed with a really nice bbq sauce. I will definitely be here again when I am in the area again.

Brian's is a good friendly neighborhood sports bar. They have specials most days of the week. I've…read moreeaten twice her very recently, so it's time for an update. The first time, I came for the Monday night burger and beer special for $10.95 after 4pm. The burger was very good with a nice sized patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a wheat bun. The beer pour isn't just a glass, it's larger-sized schooner. Specialty beers on tap are an extra $2. The burger doesn't come with a side, but a tasty burger and a large beer for under $11 is a great deal. The following week, I came back for the Tuesday night BBQ special. Their BBQ chicken and ribs dinners are 30% off, and come with two sides and a fresh dinner roll. I got the full slab of ribs which was only $21 after discount. They definitely do not skimp on the ribs, as the plate came with two large half slabs stacked on top of each other. The ribs were cooked well, and the BBQ sauce had a good mix of tang and sweetness. I had coleslaw and fries for my sides. The other options for sides are Beckett's beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, and pasta salad. A half slab and the fries filled me up, and I took the other half and the coleslaw home. This is also a great deal for only $21. Other special days include Wednesday $3.50 schooner night from 5pm to 7pm, Friday night $10.95 fish taco plate, and Saturday and Sunday breakfast specials from 10am to noon. They have a pool table, darts, and many TVs with various sports playing. Service was timely and friendly.

Came here with group of friend. It's decent bar lots of selections beer + spirit and plenty of…read moregames which was plus. Not a lot of IPA choices though, I ended up settling with space dust. The place is smaller than i thought and there only one restroom per gender. The service was great and the staff was really nice. They also have happy later in the night which awesome. The only thing was that table were messy and there are no trash cans. The tables were littered with bottles, glasses, and pizza boxes. We had to move aside pizza boxes and bottles to get a table. The staff didn't bother coming by to clear up the table at any point through the night which was really weird. The parking lot is pretty big but then again at night only the bar and liquor store are open in that shopping center.

Day drinking in Brea,California…read more.. We originally wanted to visit Shady Nook for an hour of karaoke, but we ended up just chatting, having soft drinks, and munching on complimentary popcorn! We didn't want to disturb the other customers with our singing... haha! We could have played pinball or billiards, but we just wanted to hang out together and enjoy the calm, air-conditioned environment at opening time. We didn't have a reservation. We were the first customers of the day. Diane was our friendly server/bartender. She was cheerful and made us feel welcomed. I admired her for opening up the shop, taking our orders, paying attention to each patron, serving everyone, and cleaning up after us! She's amazing! I think we should return on karaoke night... then we can blend in... haha! We also would take another photo at the Photo Booth... and get our picture via email!

Lots of options for a burger! Beef. Chicken, vegetarian, etc…read more Hey, beer is vegan too! Great shakes as well! I love that they support locally made independent breweries

Greasy, bland, and overpriced…read more Came here with my girlfriend, I ordered the garlic onion ring burger and she ordered the hawaiian burger, we ended up sharing a side of onion rings. First of all, burger places should not make you buy a side... sides should come with the burger, especially if youre charging 16-20 dollars per burger. Potatoes arent expensive, stop price gouging customers. Second of all, upon receiving my burger I noticed that It was dripping in oil, I had to deconstruct it and dry it , my hand almost turned see through. It was literally dripping. Burger was also bland. I had to drench the burger in ketchup in order to be able to taste something. Onion rings were not any better, the crust was drenched in oil. There was so much crust and a little small sliver of onion. I could feel my arteries start clogging up after the second onion ring. The dips were bland as well. This meal left such a bad taste in our mouths. It honestly felt like someone dipped the buns in oil and that's all that I was tasting. I paid 45 dollars for 2 bland greasy burgers and a side of onion rings drenched in oil. I never write reviews but I had to after eating at this restaurant. Extremely overpriced, bland food, and greasy as well. If even one person reads this and does not give this establishment money then I will feel like I have made a difference. Spend your money elsewhere, for 45 dollars you can go to INNOUT and get so much more for way less, have enough money to buy fireworks, and still have enough money to fill up a gas tank for 4th of July. Total shame, service was really good. Ambiance was decent.

I can't ever get Wingstop or any other chicken wings joint when The Bench has $1 wings every…read moreWednesdays. My friends and I have been going here religiously every Wednesday for the past two months. We love Chris he's the coolest server and we always love chatting with him when we come. Cant wait to try other deals for other days!

Great food and very good specials too! Friendly servers and a plethora of big screen TV's…read morethroughout the place. Clean bathrooms too!!

I came here with my girl and Michelle is the best bartender ever she's the reason why people come…read moreback here I'll come back for her !

Says closes at 7. Pull up at 6. They close the door in my face. We're closed. Wasn't even a…read moreworker. Get out of here! How are yall even still open for business.

It is a standard breakfast/cafe menu. There are some definite highlights on the menu. They make…read moretheir own soups and offer two per week. The cost for the food and the drinks are well priced. It is packed on a Saturday night with one of their strong bands playing. It is interesting looking...on the divey side, but the crowd is friendly, the staff is great and it is a fun place.

Great place on a saturday night. Wasn't crowded either. Live music and good fried zucchini.read more

Chill dive bar. A little dark, pool tables, TVs on the wall to watch a game, stiff drinks at decent…read moreprices. All the things you look for in a dive. No food but there's some restaurants within a block or two if you want to grab a bite before or after. Service was good. The bartender was really nice. Easy parking in the shopping center lot.

Went into TJ's after talking to some friends that love this place. The bartender was great and made…read moregreat drinks!! The inside has pool tables and darts going. What a great little find. We will be back for sure!

I've been going to The Hive since it first opened. Like any new business, it had a few minor…read moregrowing pains at the beginning, but it has truly grown into a standout spot in the Anaheim Hills sports and live music scene. The venue features numerous screens throughout, making it a great place to catch all your favorite local teams--especially during playoff season. The atmosphere is energetic and welcoming, perfect for fans and families alike. I'm there most often for the live music. Harry, the owner, does a fantastic job booking a wide variety of bands, particularly on weekends--that's usually when my group and I head over. There's a spacious dance floor, and it's always a fun night for everyone who attends. The food is excellent with a solid variety of options, though I'd still love to see a big, classic hot dog added to the menu someday (hint, hint, Harry!). The service is consistently great, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. If you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend stopping by to catch a game or check out a local band on the weekend.

Hi Melene Thank you for your response. I want to acknowledge…read morethat I did eventually sit down without being seated, and I understand that doing so was not consistent with your normal process. For that, I take responsibility. However, I believe your description leaves out important context that contributed to the situation. I waited in line like every other customer and spoke directly with the hostess. She was preparing to seat me, but then informed me that because I did not yet have all four members of my party present, I could not be seated. I explained that some members of my party were still looking for parking while others were on their way, and asked whether I could simply be seated as a party of one while I waited. I had driven a considerable distance specifically for this event and intended to purchase food and drinks. I was told that I could not be seated or served until the rest of my party arrived. What made this especially confusing was that the event had been advertised as first come, first served. Based on that advertising, I reasonably expected that arriving early and waiting in line would secure a place. Instead, I was told I could not be seated or served despite having arrived and waited my turn. Out of frustration, I briefly sat down hoping to get a drink of water and order food while waiting. When I was told I could not sit there, I immediately got up and left the table. I then asked whether there was anywhere else I could at least get food and water while waiting for my friends. Both the hostess and the manager informed me that I could not be served unless my full party was present. What further added to my frustration was watching a party of two get seated shortly afterward. Whether there were circumstances I was unaware of or not, it created the appearance that the policy was being applied inconsistently. My concern is less about being denied a table and more about the inconsistent messaging and customer experience. Had I been clearly informed in advance that "first come, first served" was subject to a full-party seating requirement, I would have planned accordingly. While I can acknowledge my role in the interaction, I believe there is also an opportunity for your business to reflect on how situations like this are communicated and handled. Customer dissatisfaction often comes not from the existence of a policy, but from inconsistent application and poor communication of that policy. Given the number of reviews expressing similar concerns, it may be worth considering whether there is a pattern that deserves attention. I wish your business success and appreciate you taking the time to respond.