The Most Delicious Bars in Anaheim

Hollingshead's Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (911) • $$

"It's Sandwich Saturday and I was craving an Italian sandwich super hard! Hollingshead popped up via Yelp and what's super crazy is I knew exactly where that was. I've seen it a lot being in my hometown, but I've only gone past it. This is my first time going inside and having their food! #mindblowingOf course -- out of curiosity -- I asked what their most popular sandwiches were. It was the Great Scott, which I plan to have next time! But back to the main event -- my delicious-ness photos of the Little Italy! It... hit... the... spot!!! It was so good! I wanted extra meat and cheese, thus making it a Double. The mild peppers with the artichokes was perfection! A masterful delicatessen moment for my taste buds! I'm a huge fan of mortadella. This sandwich had the perfect flavor pairing with the zest from the artichokes, pepper, and vinegar. Texture was good as well. The French roll served well with the meats, cheese, and vegetables. Something else bomb about this place is that it's a sports heavy, especially towards Cheeseheads (Green Bay Packers). You can watch the game here and get a beer! There are so many beers to select from. They even have soda pop for those non-drinkers. Hank's is one of the best soda pop companies. Yum! Going back to the Packers -- it is definitely decked out with a lot of green and yellow. It looks cool and has personality. There are Green Bay Packers memorabilia and merch hanging from all corners of the place. It makes sense since the original founders are from Wisconsin!A very cool and unique style the restaurant has is instead of calling out orders with numbers, like most places... they will give you a card of a beverage. Your que to get your order is when they call out your drink name! How different is that!?I do move supporting traditional mom-and-pops. This one was established in 1963! That is unbelievable! Again, I'm born and raised in this area and cannot believe it was my first time today. Better late than never, I guess! Besides, they have one of the best potato chips -- Zapp's Voodoo! The first best chip ever is the purple bag called Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips in Sweet Maui Onion. Parking wise -- I can see that it may become an issue. The strip mall that it's in can get packed due to the number of businesses located there. Next time, I plan to come with my boyfriend. He will get soda pop and ill have a beer while trying the Great Scott!"

StillWater Spirits & Sounds

★★★★☆ 4.1 (936) • $$

"Was staying in the area and decided to have lunch here after reading some glowing reviews on Yelp. We were lucky to get parking in the tiny parking lot right in front, were immediately greeted and seated.We shared the blistered shishito peppers appetizer, which was served piping hot on a cute little iron skillet. My husband had the tri tip sandwich and I chose the spicy seafood pasta. Although my dish was not spicy to me, it was flavorful and delicious; with huge pieces of fish, shrimp, calamari and mussels. Portions are large and pricing is reasonable for the area. Service was great as well. Overall had a nice experience!"

The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (971) • $$

"As usual, Yelpers have it right. Gorgeous view, good service and vibe. I would love to come back for happy hour and see how they pour. My dessert was satisfying for such a hot day but I had to melt the rock hard, pre-scooped ice cream with the warm cobbler. The mint was a refreshing touch but wanted it to meld with the other flavors (maybe a quick torch to the mint and cobbler crumble topping might do the trick?). Extra points for the choice, tart rhubarb which I personally love.Very pleased with our servers. Thank you."

A Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (878) • $$$

"One of my very favorites time after time. Top notch service, excellent food and such a cool and relaxing vibe. The pot pie on Friday nights is delicious and the hottest food you will ever have! The steaks are perfect and the sides are amazing. Mac and cheese is super creamy and yummy. Asparagus is great as well. Always a fan of A Restaurant!"

Palmilla Cocina y Tequila

★★★★☆ 4.4 (735) • $$$

"Food overall was okay. Filet Mignon tasted better than Asada. The Shredded Beef taquitos appetizer is very good. Guacamole not impressed. Ceviche way over priced $25 for 3 very small portions. Tacos were okay, tortillas were way too greasy. Transferred to flour tortillas. The green salsa is very good and tasty!Ambiance for Sat night after 5pm was great. Super busy for small place and great music and choice of music. The bar was full and no empty space.Service was decent. Did not clear plates enough especially for very small tables. Reservation for sisters bday of 8 people and they awkwardly place one square and one round table together. Not convenient, or logical."

The Yellow Chilli Tustin

★★★★☆ 3.9 (892) • $$$

"I came here to celebrate Lunar New Year after a recommendation from my coworkers and wow they did not disappoint!Their happy hour is a generous time of 5-7pm Monday- Thursday. We made a reservation on open table but we didn't need a reservation on a Wednesday around 6:30pm. They get really busy around 7pm.We got served by the owner and she gave us the background of the restaurant and how their recipes are based on a celebrity chef back in India. The appetizers are a decent size- we LOVED the crispy cauliflower and it had a kick. The chili paneer was good too (and on the happy hour menu). They have so many curries to choose from whether you like meat or veggies. At the end of our meal, the owner insisted we couldn't finish our Lunar New Year meal without a dessert so she sent one out on the house and even wrote Happy New Year on it! What a nice touch. 10/10 will be coming back for the good food and even better hospitality."

Beachfire Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (841) • $$

"I found this restaurant on Yelp, I am a little familiar with San Clemente. It is a nice city to visit, shop and dine. The shops and restaurants are not "big" chain stores, but rather, nice boutiques and owner-occupied businesses. Beachfire is open 7 days a week and have it all! Happy Hour specials Monday thru Friday; entertainment like karaoke (Monday) Taco Tuesday, and live bands on the weekends. The service was impeccable, Nick has been the bartender for over 20 years. He came out to greet us on the patio and take our order. Most bartenders stay back, but he was out in the patio "multi-tasking" and greeting customers. Edgar came by to check on us, I thought he was the server or maybe the manager. He is actually one of the owners. He asked where we were from and welcomed us. We ordered an Ahi Tuna sandwich and a chicken habenero flatbread. The sandwich had a generous portion of tuna and seasoned perfectly, topped with avocado. It was plated perfectly $19. The flatbread was delicious, the chicken was grilled, the spice level was medium. It had red onions and pineapple bits and a drizzle of Ranch dressing that added a nice and tasty sweetness $15.The restaurant has an upstairs level, a patio in front, and another outdoor patio at the rear entrance. This is a casual place, but not fast food, they actually service quality food with fresh veggies. Every time I come to San Clemente, it has been a wonderful experience. So many unique stores to explore. I think you'd be pleased too. Relax, enjoy, shop and dine here and don't forget to tell 'em that Rosemary sent ya!"

Bayside Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (917) • $$$

"First visit, and we were with a group of 15. Wonderful ambiance, and very nice views of the bay, boats, and waterfront homes from inside, as well as the covered patio. They offer free valet parking (tips appreciated). We were there to take advantage of their Brunch menu.SERVICE: Larry waited on us, and the service was excellent, including all of the staff who assisted him. He was kind enough to provide separate checks for our group, and they didn't add a mandatory tip, as many restaurants do with larger parties. I suggest asking about this upfront, so there's no miscommunications.DRINKS: The brunch menu offers two options for bottomless mimosas: the Wycliff Sparkling Brut ($15), and the Le Chemin du Roi Brut ($30), along with orange, cranberry, and grapefruit juice mixers. The sparkling wines were tasty, as our party ordered both, and I was able to sample each. I, on the other hand, had a The Spicy Southern Bloody Mary ($16), which was loaded with bacon, olives, and a giant celery stalk. I also tried the Olé Fashioned with mezcal ($17). I thought that both cocktails were well made.FOOD: For a group of our size, all of the orders came out quick, hot, and the portions were plenty. My wife and I thought that the food was okay. Nothing was terrible, but nothing "wowed" us either. Could have used a little more seasoning all the way around. We tried the Bayside Continental ($24), which included a stack of three, very fluffy pancakes, two eggs, bacon, and breakfast potatoes. The Bayside Benedicts have an option of smoked ham ($26), crab $29), or sautéed spinach ($24). The crab was in need of a little more seasoning. Finally, I had the Meat Lovers Omelette ($25), with bacon, Italian sausage, onion, mushroom, gruyere cheese, and a side of breakfast potatoes. A little salt and pepper, and this was good to go. I heard that the Chicken Barley Soup ($13) was very good, and the Lobster Salad Sandwich ($34) served open face, was okay.Overall, a nice brunch experience, and great service. I would definitely come back and give Bayside another try, maybe for dinner next time."

OPAH Seafood Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (779) • $$

"I go to 230 quite a bit one of my favorite restaurants. This one has a very similar menu and taste the same. I've had nothing but a good experience coming here, I did just get told that Mark is no longer The owner. Hope the new owner does not change the recipes, and only adds if you knew good items."

Ouzo & Feta

★★★★★ 4.5 (555) • $$

"Our friend took us to this restaurant to have dinner and listen to the live band, unfortunately the live band is on vacation this month. This place has a cool vibes to it. It has some beautiful pictures of the Greek Isles on the wall and in the bathroom wall. Our server was good. We ordered Mousaka, Stuffed Bell Pepper, Greek Salad with Gyro. Every dish was delicious! The Gyro was tender and moist. The Mousaka was well seasoned. Definitely will come back. This is one of the better Greek restaurant in OC."

Sandbar Cocina y Tequila

★★★★☆ 4.2 (632) • $$

"Here's the low down on Happy Hour which runs until 6:30pmEXCELLENT- House Margarita (high quality; only $1 to make it a large- Birria Taco (packed full of flavor; big: amazing value too)- Chicken Wings (honey BBQ; nicely breaded)GREAT- GuacamoleGOOD- Wings (Habanero)- Queso Fundido (with Chorizo)- Quesadilla Parilla (hit or miss depending on day)AVERAGE- Wings (Buffalo)MEH- Beef Taquitos (flavorless stew meat; better get Birria)- Potato Taquitos (flavorless; helped by Tapatio)BONUS- side of corn cake- extra bean cheese dip for the chips"

The Bistro K

★★★★☆ 4.3 (595) • $$

"Great service, atmosphere and food! The prices are very reasonable. My favorite is the quiche."

Soju Belly

★★★★☆ 3.9 (674) • $$

"Came here for a night out with friends and had so much fun. The ambiance with the fluorescent lights were so nice and it genuinely felt like a club at some points with how loud it was. We ordered the Tteokbokki, Corn Cheese, with the Pineapple and Watermelon Soju Bowls. It all tasted so good but the standout was the Pineapple Soju Cocktail. I kept going back for seconds and thirds. Love this place!"

Coach's Mediterranean Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (582) • $$

"This is a solid spot on Main St with a huge menu. They have a large dining room with a classy feel to it, but it's not a fancy place by any means. My coworkers and I came for lunch and sat on the patio, each of us ordering from the lunch menu. The portions were substantial and the prices were fair. They seemed a little short staffed but we had everything we needed. There were people that simply popped in for a drink at the bar as well. The menu is mainly Mediterranean but they also have items like pizza or pasta. I had the Gyro Pita which was very tasty. The fries were basic though, the frozen kind that come in a bag. I can definitely see myself coming back here frequently now that I work in the area again."

Domenicos on the Lake

★★★★☆ 4.2 (479) • $$

"Had a great first experience here! The staff was so welcoming and nice. Nikki was our server, and she was amazing! The food was delicious. I had the pasta with sausage and tomato cream sauce. They gave a lot of sausage! They give focaccia bread with your meal with a side of creamy balsamic. Amazing!I look forward to coming back and trying other dishes :)"

Campus JAX

★★★★☆ 4.3 (427) • $$

"*****Wow!*****Shame on me for not finding CJs (Campus Jax) sooner! The ambiance reminds me of the old Jazz clubs but newer, updated and clean. Another difference is the food. Don't expect dishes you would find on cooking shows but they have a decent menu with food that is good. They also have happy hour prices.If you know where SNA (John Wayne Airport) is, this is a minute down the road. Easy parking and a relaxed vibe makes me a fan. What makes this place "as good as it gets" is the people running the place. Everyone here is a class act in my book. Everyone is super nice and friendly. Seating here is intimate and cozy but not too cozy where you don't have breathing room. I was super comfortable. Bathrooms are clean. The other customers are friendly. The live bands and music...wow. Thank God for social media because if all those addicted to the screen realized listening to real music in person is this good, I would never find a seat here. Leave your 'tude at the door, pull up a chair, sit back and then relax.... this is THE spot.My new favorite place."

Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (537) • $$

"I strolled into Bourbon St. on Sunday. A few gents were watching a playoff game on TV. Jacob, the bartender, kept the bar clean, took orders promptly, and engaged occasionally in congenial conversation with what appeared to be the regulars for a Sunday afternoon.Jacob took my order shortly after I sat down. His demeanor and self presentation were well suited for this bar & the line of work. I don't drink much, so I simply asked for a pineapple juice. Jacob poured the glass, served the glass, and took my money more expediently than most bartenders--even during a slower time of night. The juice kept me loose too.5 stars. A solid & sufficiently staffed bar."

Pancho's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (455) • $$

"First thing I will say is the staff here was on their game, super helpful and attentive. They were nice enough to recommend a few dishes for my toddlers and we now know my 2 year old love chili verde. We got seated right away. While were there it was constant stream of people picking up to go orders as well. Seemed like a good amount of locals in the restaurant. And one of the things you don't find as much in locations as they dropped off two bowls of tortilla chips, and two salsas for a family of four at no charge. The chips were over cooked which is kind of a theme for the tortillas in our visit. However, I really did enjoy their salsa.I thought the beef tacos were solid. The meat was delicious but I will say the shell was way over cooked. The chili Verde I had was excellent. To me the beans were OK but I really like the rice.My wife wasn't a fan of really anything she had the beans and rice, chicken taco, which her shell was also overcooked. My girls worked on their meal they loved it. They had some pork tacos and a cheese quesadilla. And they really loved the beans. Overall, I'm gonna give it a four for the service and some of the food. They were definitely some things over cooked but overall some strong meals and good flavor. I've seen some of the reviews to talk about a bar it does seem like there's a second entrance to the location. So you've got sort of a dining area and then a bar area on the other side of the wall. Decor is a little dated, but hey, you're here for a good meal."

Whitestone Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (336) • $$$

"I hosted my wedding rehearsal dinner here with almost 50 people in attendance. The service here especially for that amount of people was amazing. All my guests were so happy and I'm so happy I got to meet Nader in the process. I never once needed to call for a waiter because they took such good care of us. The food here was also very delicious. We had a variety of seafood and all my guests complimented the quality and the quantity of the food. My favorite was the red curry mussels and the grilled prawns. Absolutely delightful. If im ever in the Dana Point area, I look forward to stopping by Whitestone again!"

Wasa Sushi & Teppan

★★★★☆ 3.7 (420) • $$$

"Wasa has always been consistent for me since coming years ago when I used to work down the street, great food, great service, and the bacon fried rice is amaaazing.Highlights of Wasa include the teppan - delicious food with a mini show. I usually come here for celebrations with friends and it's always a fun time eating around the hibachi grill with a variety of proteins and sides. Learned during my last visit that Tuesday's is Teppan Tuesdays. Only $24 for the steak dinner where we got soup/salad, prawn and scallop appetizer, bok choy (I think this was chef's choice, but honestly the highlight because I love bok choy), steak, fried rice and ice cream. Shout out to Ricky and Jake for taking care of us on the most recent visit! Favorite menu items include: lychee martini, deep fried baby octopus, and of course the bacon fried rice. The lunch specials here are also a great deal, I loved coming here during my lunch breaks because I could get great sushi for a good price near campus. Located in a well traversed plaza with plenty of parking. The interior is nice, clean with tables and the bar in the front, hibachi grill seating in the back. It is SO unassuming on the outside! I saw that they have specials everyday, I definitely recommend for a date night, casual night, celebration, or lunch. I feel like there's something for everyone and every occasion at Wasa."

El Indio Botanas y Cerveza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (267) • $$

"The music is always good here. We enjoyed the tacos and the drinks as well for day of the dead event in downtown Santa Ana. Great for groups and to meet up with friends."

Don Juan Mexican Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (203) • $$

"Stopped in this evening to Don Juan in SJC for some tequilla and tacos. We were surprised that the restaurant was empty as the food and service is quite good. Alex was our server and was terrific. The ambiance was peaceful and positive with some very good Spanish music in the background. We both started with margaritas for our first round with the chicken taquitos appetizer. Chips are fresh and the salsa tasty. We then ordered another round of drinks but this time we both had Don Julio Blanco with pelligrino and three limes muddled with mint. Alex mixed the drinks perfectly. We both decided to order the taco entrees and my wife had the grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos with rice and beans and I had one Mahi Mahi Tacos with one short rib taco with rice and beans. The food was good and I give 4 stars simply due to a few issues that need attention relative to maintenace and detail.Recommended."

Tacos Madre Kitchen & Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.2 (192)

"Don't let the decor fool you... this place means BUSINESS. I was shocked that I never heard about this place or came here sooner. I stopped by with some coworkers for happy hour and the place was empty. It was on a Monday, but still! Everything I had there was delicious (Tacos, Birria Sliders, Beef Taquitos). Pricing was decent, and the drinks were great as well. All I know is Tacos Madre is doing something right, and I will be back here regularly.... So keep it lowkey !"

Back Alley Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (267) • $$

"The Alley has had some popular indie bands playing their scene, to be sure. A nice venue. Wahoo!"

VUE Bar + Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (182) • $$

"We had family visiting and were staying at the Long Beach Holiday Inn, so we decided to dine at the restaurant on the top floor, which offers great city views. It was definitely crowded on a Wednesday evening, but we were seated promptly. Our group of 20 appreciated the separate checks, and it's worth noting that the restaurant is cashless, accepting only credit cards.The bar area had TVs, which was a nice touch for those interested in catching up on sports or news. I ordered the burger wrapped in lettuce with onion rings, and both were good--the onion rings were nice and crispy. My cousin had the Sarasota Shrimp Scampi, while other family members enjoyed dishes like Spaghetti Primavera, Linguine Alla Scampi, Chicken Parmigiana, and Chicken Piccata. Everyone enjoyed their meals.Service was good, and the combination of city views (forgot to take a picture) and delicious food made for a pleasant experience. I will definitely return."

Monarch Bay Beach Club

★★★★☆ 3.9 (157) • $$$

"You have to be a hotel guest or a beach club member to come here!!!I was a hotel guest and was so happy to have the opportunity to come here. We had to have the tram take us down and I love that you are right on the private beach overlooking the beautiful ocean. I highly recommend coming here. They also have games for kids to play and adults the corn hole game. Food, drinks and service was fantastic.It was a great experience for sure and I would come here again."

Next Round Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (60) • $$

"Hands down the best place I have been in a while. Wouldn't miss it even on a Thursday!"

The Rosemary Room

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"The atmosphere is very nice and contemporary.The service provided by Justin and Erica is World class customer service.My server recommended the Chashu Hash Skillet - crispy potatoes, maple soy glazed Long Beach mushrooms, pickled Fresno chiles, and two sunny side eggs. The food tasted amazing you definitely will not be disappointed!The coffee was pretty good too, they have espresso and variety of flavor syrups."

Ziings

★★★★☆ 3.6 (16)

"I've been here a few times and let me say the security always has everyone's back! I love how spacious everything is. They always play really good music. They serve good pizza from what I hear (I'm vegan). Highly recommend for a fun night out."

Chapter One: the modern local

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$

"The food was so amazing! We haven't been here in a while because the quality of the food was not great. They've made some amazing improvements! We went for a brunch and both had the steak and potatoes. The hollandaise sauce was amazing, and it wasn't overwhelming. Next time I'll ask for an additional side of the hollandaise. The potatoes were beautifully seasoned with lots of spices. I cleaned my plate, it was so good!! We'll be coming back more often. Our waiter was so busy but regardless, attentive. Enjoyed that lots of natural light came in from the windows.Again the food was so good! We bought the back a round of beers."

Wild Goose Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Great place for food and fellowship! Food is good, ambience is great! Great prices for food."

Lola Gaspar

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"First time here.Our party of 4 made a reservation for Friday at 7 pm. We were excited to try this restaurant.Started off my dinner with an old fashioned. It was perfect with a tiny bit of spice. If you like flavorful food that is of good quality and attention to detail, you have to try Lola.Service: Amazing Food: Delicious and amazing attention to detail.Location: Park along the street with metered, structure, or neighborhood parking down the residential streets.Loved this place and come hungry!"

Bar Louie - The District

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"We came here for a date night because the both of us had a long day and I needed a drink. It was a Thursday night and around 8:00 PM. It was not packed which I was glad we got seated right away. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. She recommended some great choices for us. I went with a whiskey sour and it was very good not too strong, but it got the job done. I also ordered tater tots and it was nice and toasty perfectly well made. It was not soggy or too hard. This location is huge. It's perfect for date night or girls night.If you're in the area, I would definitely recommend to stop in."

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"I love Cha Cha's! We come here every so often and I pretty much always get the same thing - short ribs. They are so tender and flavorful. They have a bit of a kick to them. It's a good portion size too. Highly recommend.Another dish I really like is the three seafood enchiladas. I think it comes with crab, shrimp and one other thing (can't remember off the top of my head!). It's so good that I tried to recreate it at home but couldn't live up to Cha Cha's version.They have nice cocktails here too and a variety of seating options. There's indoor, patio and bar seating and they have heat lamps for when it's cold. It's a great mid- to nice-level Mexican/Latin restaurant and it's one of our regular rotations!"

Parkers' Lighthouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$$

"We went here for my moms birthday! It was simple tomake a reservation online and you can put any special requests or messages and I put we were celebrating a birthday and everyone greeted my mom when we got there which was great. Our server was also super helpful with suggestions of the menu. They give complimentary sourdough bread w butter which was delicious. We started off with calamari which was crispy and yummy. I got the salmon which was paired with gnocchi and corn SO GOOD! The salmon piece itself was big enough where I could take it for leftovers. We didn't ask but they ended up giving us a little cake w ice cream and a candle for my mom's birthday which was super sweet."