This place is located inside a gorgeous shopping center in Irvine…read more It's located inside, Bacchus Bar and Bistro. Which, was extremely crowded. They have tons of parking in this shopping center. They share it with TONS of other places. One of my BFFs saw this on an Instagram video and wanted to check it out. *They do take reservations When we came in we checked in with one of the waitresses. She said she would seat us in a minute. To be honest, she did forget about us. A waiter walked up to us and asked us what was going on (we were standing there for around 7 - 10 minutes) and we told him we had a reservation for the speakeasy. He immediately apologized and sat us. This camp themed speakeasy has a couple booths. It's on the smaller sides. Which, speakeasy's are usually small to begin with. I did not get the waitresses name, my friend and I were busy catching up. The waitress was nice, but not attentive. I will say service was a 2/5. However, the actual restaurant, cozy pine is located in, was packed because of the World Cup being on TV. So I definitely was not going to complain The food Our food order did come out extremely FAST. Faster than our drink orders. -the campfire guacamole -BBQ shoestring fries (had bbq seasoning all over them so it tasted like a BBQ potato chip) -Glamping plate (charcuterie board) -steak tacos (one without onion and cilantro -churro affogato Again, the food was VERY fast!! And to be honest it wasn't that bad. I'll say, speakeasy's usually shine in the drink department vs food. Drinks -Lycheed and Loaded Ketel One, lychee liqueur, lemon, elderflower. This was extremely delicious! If you don't like to taste your alcohol? Go with this. It was really refreshing. Hand this to me at a spa and I'd be the happiest gal in the world -Camp Anawanna $17 Graham cracker-infused bourbon, licor 43, chocolate, torched marshmallow (the waitress catches the marshmallow on fire at the table) This one was stronger and I didn't think it was overly sweet despite the ingredients I think they had a good selection, especially for a small speakeasy. I have been to better, so I don't think I'd return. Especially since the service was not that great. We still had a good time and recommend for every speakeasy lovers list.

We arrived on a Saturday night to celebrate my coworkers promotion and birthday. The hostess asked…read moreif we made a reservation before hand which we had not but would be able to seat us in like 15-20mins. We sat at the bar inside for the restaurant but there was a smaller enclosed area which was the speakeasy. My coworker ordered a margarita from the bar. It was mainly ice and the alcohol content was lacking in his opinion. Once there was a table available we were brought inside a cabin themed area. We ordered from the menu: Bug Juice, Devils Postpile and non alcoholic Black Cherry Bomb. The wait for the drinks was around 15-20mins and were prepared by what we believed was the same bar for the restaurant outside. The only difference was the drinks were made themed for the speakeasy. Overall the service was ok. The drinks and dessert were average. My coworkers did feel that their drinks were more on the sweeter side than just tasting much of the alcohol. A cute concept idea but did feel like the overall experience was alittle lacking with food and drinks. Parking wasn't a problem it's in a plaza with other restaurants and shops.

I have been to this restaurant at least five times over the last few years, and I've had a lovely…read moreexperience every single time. My most recent visit was for my birthday dinner with a friend, and we absolutely enjoyed our time at this restaurant. Appetizers: we got the chicken empanadas and shrimp empanadas & both were good. The chicken empanadas are always my favorite--they are so good and the habanero ketchup is really tasty. I get it every single time I go there. For the entrées, we tried the rum pepper shrimp, and my friend had the plantain crusted chicken. Both really good and we enjoyed our meals. For the drinks, we got the piña coladas, and another rum drink & both were really good! Our server was kind enough to put my small cake that I brought to dinner in the fridge & bring it out for us when it was time for dessert. I would absolutely go back again for dinner or even just for drinks. The ambience is gorgeous & feels very romantic. This place is perfect for (solo) dates and large parties alike. I really love sitting in their booths. They also offer mini complimentary glasses of champagne when you check in. Overall, 10/10 every time!

This place has been on the list to try for a while now, and we finally made it. We had a nice early…read moredinner. so they were rather empty, just a few other tables. Really neat interior design and the exterior patio for seating is amazing when they turn on their lights. We sat in one of the booths, which was comfortable. Overall, I would say that service was only OK. there wasn't an extreme amount of attentiveness during our dining experience. but I think the food made up in that lacked area. We ordered one of the appetizers, which was fried calamari shrimp, and supposed to have fried peppers, but there were no fried peppers in it, so that was a little bit of a bummer. For the main course, I got the roasted chicken, which was absolutely delicious. Well cooked chicken, moist and juicy, and very crisp, crunchy skin, overall really good flavor. The buttered rice was pretty good, and the beans were pretty good too. The plantains maybe could've used a touch of salt, but besides that everything was really good. We were too full for dessert, so we didn't get anything on this trip I'm glad we came because it was really good. Far exceeded my expectation on the overall flavor. I will definitely be back to try other dishes and definitely recommend to other diners wanting to eat in some place delicious.

It's a very fun tiki bar experience with some great Hawaiian inspired dishes! We celebrated my…read moreson's 40th Birthday in "the cave" really fun!

I had been looking for an excuse to drive an hour to check out Stowaway tiki bar. I got a…read morereservation and came out on a Thursday night. I was welcomed at the door to confirm my reservation, and I chose to sit at the bar. I felt transported into what felt like walking into the Pirates of the Caribbean Disney ride with a Hawaiian Tiki vibe. Every seating area seemed to have its own distinct feel, so you must take a walk around to see the different cute decorations. Ask to look in the Belly of the Beast that's a bar within the bar sporting a unique Pinocchio whale design. All the food I ordered during happy hour was delicious: Loco Moco, Coconut Shrimp, Wings (Salt + Vinegar), Battered Spam Musubi, Dole Whip (virgin) I had such a fun time here and left with a full belly. The bartenders and staff were all very friendly. I would absolutely recommend checking this tiki bar out...I just wish it was closer to me!

my first visit a couple years ago when they had just opened! I came in with a bit of skepticism…read moresince I wasn't sure if people came here for the vibes or convenience. They're located in one of the busiest plazas

It was my first time going to Postino Park Place last night, and my girls and I had such a great…read moretime. The ambiance, drinks, food, & friendly service were great! Thank you to Jamie who took such good care of us from the moment we sat down 'til the sun went down lol. We'll definitely be back!

Was in the OC area visiting friends and decided to try YNK, a hidden speakeasy located right inside…read morea Marriott hotel. There was a big private party reservation coming in later, but the bartender was super accommodating and let us sit and enjoy a few drinks beforehand, which was a huge relief. The interior is on the darker side, but they have TV screens displaying a skyline view, they also had incense, which added to the relaxing, chill vibe. Even though we were the only ones there at the time, the staff remained genuinely welcoming and attentive. And the drinks were great! I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area!

This is a cute little speakeasy inside the Irvine Marriott off to the right side of the bar in the…read morelobby. You have to SLIDE the door, not pull it, so I didnt think it was open. Someone from the inside opened it for us as my friend said, you have to pull :) Our server was amazing, she was so friendly and fun. The drinks were delicious!!! I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls and they were good, but they were definitely not Philly cheesesteak material. The doors make it so its not fully dark in here, but it does have a nice ambiance. All staff was very friendly and we had a nice time.

Now I don't even need to go back to Korea to enjoy authentic Korean food in Seoul anymore!…read more It tastes just like the real deal back home in Korea. So, so authentic and delicious! I heard the dishes were personally created by a Korean chef who develops menus for over 20 Korean restaurants in Korea. No wonder the food tastes so amazing! By the way, their lunch menu is only available Monday through Friday, from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Great location and ambience. The service and some items on the menu could use some work…read more I like the fun way of presenting the shake kimchi. The meat quality was good. However, the soup was a bit watered down and needs some adjusting. The service was a bit slower to serve a big group of 10ppl so I hope they have adjusted staffs to accommodate busier time.

Finally checked this place off my list after knowing about it for ages!…read moreThe vibe is actually really nice. Didn't expect it to be so packed on a weekday lunch tho. But honestly, every single dish was yum You can literally order anything blindly and it'll be good. Def recommend this spot for brunch in Irvine!

Came here for a small dinner with friends for her birthday! So many amazing selections to choose…read morefrom and do family style. We shared the 14 oz Ribeye, Parker House Rolls, Solstice Salad, and Braised Short Rib Pappardelle. My favorite was the short rib pasta and dipping the rolls into the sauce! Definitely made a filling meal. The steak could've definitely been more tender. Service was great and location was cute especially for a date night or photos! Parking is located in the structure and you can get validation for a certain time off.

We visited Bosscat in Irvine today, and I honestly can't say enough good things about our…read moreexperience. The food was absolutely amazing, the quality was outstanding, and everything was delicious. But what truly made our visit special was the incredible hospitality and kindness of the staff. A special shout-out to our server, Lana, who was fantastic, welcoming, and attentive. Madi and Zella were also wonderful and made us feel genuinely appreciated and welcomed. It's not every day you walk into a restaurant and leave feeling this happy. The combination of amazing food, great service, and genuinely kind people made our day. Thank you, Lana, Madi, Zella, and the entire Bosscat team, for making our visit so memorable. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend Bosscat in Irvine!

The short rib diner is to die for, great short rib that falls apart but amazing sauce and flavor…read more Potatoes were top tier and I was even addicted to the green beans. The fried chicken was ok, the mushroom sauce was good but then putting it on top the fried chicken made the breading soggy. Gets very busy so make sure you have reservations!

Found this place doing research to take a couple friends from church to. No issues making a…read morereservation and seated quickly. Our server was nice and attentive. I felt bad we kept asking what his favorites were and only ordered one of them. lol! He was great to play along and put up with our many questions. The recommendation we did take was I ordered the maple glazed pork chop and it was FABULOUS! So tender and truly cooked to the perfect medium. I made everyone at our table try it! Ended with a classic crème brûlée which was just as they should be. Thank you to The Goldfinch for an excellent evening! P.s. they validated parking which made it only $3.

Love the vibe of this place! Easy parking and the food is good!…read moreThe lobster roll is definitely a must try at this spot! Mahi mahi tacos are good but didn't really enjoy the tortilla they use 9/10 The spicy tuna stack is my favorite 10/10 I do wish they had more side and appetizers options... Overall great chill restaurant with good food

I'll start off by saying the staff was stellar, it was getting busy and they weren't as attentive…read moreas we'd like. My friend booked a table for my birthday, there was just 3 of us. They asked if we were celebrating, but nothing else came of it. By no means an expectation, but something would've been nice. However, this is a beautiful space. We were sat in an area with a fire pit, super cute, but it was 90° out so we asked to move. Manny was wonderful and moved us to another area even though they were getting busy. Our waiter Micah took some beautiful photos of us by the way. Thank you to him! Now for the good stuff. Food and drink were delicious. We got a variety of plates and drinks and enjoyed each of them. You can tell the kitchen knows what they're doing. There was an awesome DJ there the night we went too! All in all, would go back.

We had such a wonderful experience at Hive and Honey Rooftop Bar celebrating our 15th anniversary!…read moreEverything made the evening feel special. First and foremost, the service was excellent. Danny was amazing--friendly, attentive, and made sure we had a great experience. The food was very good, and the rooftop location and beautiful views created the perfect atmosphere for our anniversary. Great service, great food, and a beautiful setting. We had a very memorable night and will definitely be back!