Hands down the best pretzel in town! I never fail to visit this shop everytime im in newport. This…read moreis the only place that will satisfy my bread cravings. The food is kind and the boss is delicious!

The pretzels are pretty good once reheated but maybe not as good as the similar sounding and…read morelooking chain often at shopping malls. The silver and blue faux foil ultra-thin sacks are lousy. They disintegrate easily. I tried to nuke my pretzel for 20-25 seconds and put it back in the sack for transport to my desk. Nope. It began to fall apart. Next time I will nuke on a stack of paper towels instead. CINNAMON PRETZEL: -- nice balance of cinnamon and sugar -- good softness -- taste is pleasing RATING = A- REGULAR PLAIN PRETZEL w/"STADIUM CHEESE": -- "stadium cheese" is that faux orange cheese popular at ball parks and amusement parks -- similar to the other pretzel in texture -- same 25 second nuke -- learned my lesson on their terrible sacks...found a plate -- stadium cheese works well here as usual RATING = B+

Man, I have been looking at this place and never seemed to go. What a mistake. This is like my…read moreperfect place: sausage, fries and beer! Juan gave me a quick tour. Food is ordered up front and beer is in the back bar area. The beers are all German and Belgian which is a nice change from most places. They have many styles of sausages and you can top them with any of their toppings. There's even vegetarian sausages so no one is left out. Belgian fries cooked 3 times is their other specialty served with a bunch of sauce options. There's an outdoor patio area and the bar area inside where most of the seating is. It took me too long to visit here but I'll be back soon.

Founded in 2014, Wursthaus was created by friends with the idea of bringing a modern European-style…read morebeer hall experience to Orange County. Their concept focused on gourmet sausages, Belgian and German beers, communal dining tables, and a relaxed social atmosphere. We came here with our group our friend and got to feast upon some dogs and wursts. One of the interesting features that have is that they carry exotic proteins such as alligators, rabbit, or rattlesnake in their links; but if you're more of a vanilla eater, than you're probably opt for the beef, pork or chicken flavored. Either way, make sure you pair it with any of their 10+ beers on tap and you'll for sure enjoy every moment of that bite. I ordered their cheddar bratwurst topped with pickled jalapenos and carmelized onions in a pretzel bun. The wurst was kind of the dry side but beer always helps. I do think sometimes that they over cook it which drys out all the delicious fat out of the links but I am here for drinks and a good time. Great spot to hang out for any type of gathering.

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!

Green Cheek lives up to the hype. The beer lineup is strong -- especially the IPAs with those…read moretropical, juicy hop profiles. You can tell they care about quality. The huge outdoor patio is a big win -- plenty of space to relax and hang out, and it gives the place a laid-back, social feel. It gets lively, but in a good way. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Food was great, but you're really going for the beer -- and it delivers.

Went here for drinks on a Friday around lunch and it was pretty packed. The atmosphere was pleasant…read moreoverall. It's a smaller brewery in terms of size, so there wasn't much indoor seating, but they make up for it with a large outdoor seating area in the parking lot, which was a nice bonus. I can't remember the exact beer I ordered, but it was a light, fruity, crisp beer that I enjoyed. In terms of variety, the brewery seemed to focus more on lighter and hoppier beers. There weren't many IPA options or darker beers available. The smash burgers were delicious. I ordered the original smash burger and it definitely did not disappoint. I feel like a lot of places offer smash burgers nowadays but don't execute them well -- either you can't taste the beef or they overload it with cheese and sauce. Here, everything felt balanced. The beef had a great grilled crispiness to it, and the flavors all came through nicely. The tater tots were also really good, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Parking can be a bit difficult. They share a small lot with other businesses, so it fills up quickly. You'll probably need to find street parking nearby, and there isn't a ton of it available either.

Jack, served me. 6:05 on a Wednesday evening after work I went to the beach and splashed in the…read morewaves. First timer here, great service great food, everything was so good. 10/10 would come back! Sorry I didn't take a pic before I recommend the Honey Garlic for wing wednesdays and the long lost apple cider

Wow! Didn't know that there was such a cool lowkey spot in Newport Beach! Came here for a friends…read morebirthday dinner on a Sunday evening. The place had plenty of tables and even had its own parking lot which is pretty nice ! Service was excellent and the food came out quick. Here's what I ordered / got to try: - Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl - Fish and Chips - Brussels - Broccolini - Strawberry Margarita - Margarita Libertalia I really enjoyed both the drinks! Very nice sweetness on both of the margs. The brussels were spicy! Had a good kick to them, while the broccolini was a lot more tame. Fish and chips were nice and crispy and the fries were so good! Clam chowder also very delicious. Also had a bit of the bavarian pretzel and some of a burger and those were both great as well! Saw that they had deals for wednesday, something about 99 cent wings???, would definitely come again.

Everything was really great here, plenty of parking, seating inside and outside and the service was…read morewonderful! I got the misty mermaid IPA which had the perfect amount of hops and it was so smooth. It was also priced reasonably at $8.50 for a full glass. They also had a little taco stand in front of the brewery which was a nice snack/dinner option to have with the drinks. Great vibes and drinks, would come again!

By far one of the best breweries! The staff is super friendly--Hector is amazing and always on top…read moreof it. They have a great variety of beers and seltzers, so there's something for everyone. They always have the games on, which makes it a fun spot to hang out. One of my favorite things is that they bring in a different food vendor every day--from wings to tacos--so I definitely recommend checking their Instagram for the weekly lineup. They also host trivia night on Thursdays and yoga on Saturdays, which adds to the experience. Overall, it's a great place to meet up with friends or grab a drink after work!

A good spot for soft pretzels that's very consistent with the rest of the chain. This location is…read morefairly close to one of the parking structures but does require a little bit of a walk to get there. There's no seating available inside of the business but the shopping center has shared outdoor seating outside. The staff are friendly and the line moved quickly. I definitely recommend having the app downloaded ahead of time because there are deals and coupons that appear. The pretzels are soft and they are very consistent with the rest of the chain.

This is one of the better locations of Wetzel's Pretzels…read more The pretzels are always fresh and chewy. I like the cinnamon sugar and my husband likes their plain butter flavor. The place always smells so good so we can't resist and always walk inside the store to get some fresh bread when we're at the Irvine Spectrum.

Great place to hang out, grab a bite and a drink! Lots of parking, just need to get your ticket…read morevalidated. Came on a Friday night and there was live music! However it was extremely crowded and needed seats to open up (All tables are first come first serve, but you can call in and make a reservation for 20+ people). The beers and drinks are really good! They also have a full bar so you can order cocktails and shots as well. I will take off a star because the food is decent, ordered the smash burger and carne asada fries. Burger was good but nothing to write home about, came with fries. I do like that they have a wide menu for food, the carne asada fries didn't hit, I do recommend the burgers, but I would definitely come back to try another dish. Overall great place to hang out and grab a drink!

Such a cool outdoor area for a brewery. I've only been to the main Hangar 24 in the Inland Empire…read moremany, many years ago, but this was my first time at their newer location in Irvine. It actually may not be that new, but new to me! What's funny is that I used to work in the building that it's behind. It was Washington Mutual. I did notice they removed the beautiful sculpture that used to be in the area, but it's still lovely. They do have happy hour and what I was impressed with was, they have cocktails too! Meaning not just beer, hard alcohol and wine too. Parking is easy, but it's paid parking. I went for a work event so parking was validated for us, so not sure how much it is. But just know, you will be paying for parking.

Some places are just good beer. This was good beer and great people…read more Max behind the bar deserves a shoutout. Friendly, sharp, and somehow making a busy bar feel calm and personal at the same time. You don't forget service like that--it's the kind that quietly upgrades your whole experience without making a big show of it. Karl Strauss already has the food and drinks dialed in, but Max is the kind of bartender who makes you want to come back and sit at the bar specifically. Will absolutely be back.

The cheeseburger at Karl Strauss Brewing Company walks into the room like it knows it belongs there…read moreconfident, polished, paired perfectly with a cold house brew. Visually? Strong. Toasted bun, melted cheese draped properly, solid build integrity. Structurally, it's a well composed burger. But here's the honest take. The patty itself felt like it was holding back. The texture was good juicy enough, cooked properly yet the flavor didn't quite punch the way you expect from a brewery burger. It needed more salt, maybe a stronger sear, maybe even a blend with a bit more fat to bring depth. Right now, it tastes safe. And a place known for bold craft beer shouldn't serve a safe burger. The cheese and toppings carried more personality than the beef did. Every bite had balance, but not enough edge. A sharper cheddar, a house-made sauce with some acidity, or even a slightly more aggressive seasoning profile would elevate it from "good" to "I'm coming back for this." That said, it's not a bad burger. It's dependable. It just hasn't stepped fully into its potential. In a brewery setting where flavor is the brand, the cheeseburger should taste like it belongs next to a flagship IPA not like it's auditioning for it. Room for improvement? Definitely. Foundation to build on? Absolutely

Decided last minute to go out for wings and beer last evening…read more Had buffalo and garlic parm wings with sweet potato fries. Food was great. Good choices of beer. Service and atmosphere relaxing. Try it if you haven't!

One of the best burgers and fries I've ever had. I hope their business doesn't suffer because of…read moretheir complete lack of knowledge in the service sector. The two worker/owners woman and man are very intimidating, cold, don't greet or acknowledge. I walked in to a near empty restaurant made eye contact with the long hair woman but she doesn't react. The long bearded man made eye contact and the same. They were the same with my husband when he came in. However when we actually engaged with them and asked for a togo box at the end of the meal they were actually nice. They just don't come off as nice. I hope they do well.