What was once a beautiful speakeasy has now become a trend spot. My wife and I came here yesterday and it was so bright. There was no atmosphere. It was also very loud. Everyone was loud, even the bartenders. Just seemed like it’s become a dive bar decorated as a speakeasy. Drinks were good at least though. The waiter also never came to check on us after we put in our drink order. All around, not the best experience as when we came the first time. I just wish the dim lighting was there, a lot less loud and more enforced, as well as maybe have a dress code. Everyone was dressed way too casual for what this place should be
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
Curt Faust
2 stars for service due to having 3 dinner items we did not order totalling almost $150 added to our bill on top of the 3 dinner items we did order. That being said, the server was very personable and helpful with drink selections and did remove the extra charges.
I probably won't be going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
DAKINE
Started the new year off here with an early pre-dinner outing. Hostess was kind and welcoming. Georgina was an excellent server with great recs. Bartenders made the drinks just right, not too strong and not too juice forward. Fried olives were tasty! Not too loud inside. Lighting was okay. Not too dim. Such a neat experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Dunn
Been here a few times each time has been great. Menu changes great way to keep things fresh. All stay is chill and helpful at explaining menu n choices.... Just make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Yeates
I ordered the alfredo, it was terrible and expensive. My daughter ordered the other pasta they had, also terrible. My granddaughter ordered the flourless chocolate cake, it was dry and just awful. They couldn't even get the carbonation right in their drinks. The chairs are lawn chairs, uncomfortable. The waitress could seriously care less about her job. AVOID the place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Naomi Takara
Its a cute, small establishment but going on a Sunday evening was the best choice we could've ever made. We were the last ones in our seats, so we weren't in a rush to get out, so we enjoyed the decorations & the cleverness of the bar itself. Drinks were so creatively named and Grinch themed for the holiday. They said they're only keeping it up for the next week, so make a reservation ASAP to experience the whimsical environment that they have created in there. The energy is unmatched & love what they do with a place like this behind the wall! I did not buy food, so I have no opinion on that.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Carl Wilson
The atmosphere was great, the service was a little slow, but the food was good. A little pricey but a very good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Explore_With_Me
Nice experience here going on a Friday night.. place offers good cocktails, gives speakeasy vibes.. small place inside, there can be a wait
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tia Edema
Sam & Ted - honest hosts, kind, attentive and talkative. They have been great hosts for the night and have served our group swiftly. I would recommend you come in to say hello and provide them with custom!!
Cody Pham
I’ve always wanted to try The Blind Rabbit. Last month, I heard through the grapevine that they were doing a Harry Potter theme, which finally pushed me to book a reservation. Our reservation was at 9:15 pm on a Saturday night, so we had dinner beforehand in the Anaheim Packing House. At 9:15, we walked over to the hostess stand to check in, but we were told that the kitchen was running behind. We would have to wait for a text to call us back. Around 20 minutes after our reservation time, we were finally allowed inside.
The inside of the speakeasy was stunning. Above, the ceiling was charged with the lightning of mystical storm clouds. And underneath, the soft, warm glow of the bar made me feel like I was standing outside an English pub on a rainy night. It was as if I was standing in Hogsmeade itself on a particularly magical night.
Our server Georgina quickly made amends for our delayed seating time by delivering a tray of Cosmopolitan shots on the house. All was forgiven. The Cosmo shots, although strong, were refreshing and delicious - and for $0, they were great value.
My favorite drink of the night was the Lovegood Sour. I’m a sucker for tropical fruity flavors, and combining the pineapple with heavy spiced flavors such as the rye and cinnamon worked well and just made sense. The drink was served on a quirky wooden platter that looks exactly like something Luna Lovegood would pick.
Our first visit to The Blind Rabbit was absolutely fantastic! I've known about this spot for a while, but reservations were always tough to get. When I saw they were hosting a Grinch-themed pop-up, I jumped at the chance. The ambiance was wonderful, with festive Grinch-themed decor that really set the mood. We tried three of the Grinch-themed drinks, and each one was amazing. We also shared the steak frites, and I can't stop thinking about the fried olives—they were incredible! The service was excellent, adding to the overall great experience. I will definitely be back and can't wait to see what other pop-ups they have in store. Brunch is next on my list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monica B
Went for Grinch. a little annoyed that the people seated before us were not to asked like we were to leave . we had to down our last drinks because the hostess told us we and to leave because the next reservation was there. The bartender was fabulous!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jony Ortiz
THIS BUSINESS CANNOT accommodate to the customer demand & I will tell you why. We visited this establishment around 7PM and were informed by the person at the front that they could accommodate us, with a current wait time of about 2 hours. We were fine with this, so we explored nearby areas and received a text message confirming our walk-in. However, when one of us returned to inquire about our reservation status, we were unexpectedly canceled. The staff member then added us back to the waitlist. We returned to enjoy the same areas, but upon our next visit, we were told there was no more availability and that they cancel walk-ima s if they suspect guests have left. This raises concerns about how such determinations are made, especially since we stayed around for over 2 hours specifically to visit this bar. We urge higher management to address this issue to ensure a better customer experience. As this totally was unacceptable.
The manager Georgi mentioned that there was no higher management and she did not offer any relief or customer-focused assistance. As a business owner myself, I am absolutely frustrated because a business should recognize when they are wrong and make sure that customers have the right expectations set from the start instead of being told they are canceled due to their staff “thinking” they left.
Please reach out to me directly if as a business establishment you take your customer basis serous. I would be more than happy to explain the entire scenario.
Don’t add people to a walk in wait and NOT provide proper expectations… specially cancel folks based of whatever thought, idea you may think off.
Alicia Jaramillo
We put our phone number down for the “wait list” and I wish the hostess would have just been honest and said we are booked and we are only taking reservations so we would not have wasted our time waiting.
Rishi Rao
Overpriced Cocktails & Boring Ambiance.
Small location inside Packing District bottom level. Did not feel like a Speakeasy rather a bar tucked away inside a food court. Drinks were a bit Meh, ordered the Saturn & Greenpoint. Wish the ambiance was more exclusive & better cocktail options. Also, 3 drinks came out to nearly $80.
What was once a beautiful speakeasy has now become a trend spot. My wife and I came here yesterday and it was so bright. There was no atmosphere. It was also very loud. Everyone was loud, even the bartenders. Just seemed like it’s become a dive bar decorated as a speakeasy. Drinks were good at least though. The waiter also never came to check on us after we put in our drink order. All around, not the best experience as when we came the first time. I just wish the dim lighting was there, a lot less loud and more enforced, as well as maybe have a dress code. Everyone was dressed way too casual for what this place should be
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
2 stars for service due to having 3 dinner items we did not order totalling almost $150 added to our bill on top of the 3 dinner items we did order. That being said, the server was very personable and helpful with drink selections and did remove the extra charges.
I probably won't be going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Started the new year off here with an early pre-dinner outing. Hostess was kind and welcoming. Georgina was an excellent server with great recs. Bartenders made the drinks just right, not too strong and not too juice forward. Fried olives were tasty! Not too loud inside. Lighting was okay. Not too dim. Such a neat experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been here a few times each time has been great. Menu changes great way to keep things fresh. All stay is chill and helpful at explaining menu n choices.... Just make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the alfredo, it was terrible and expensive. My daughter ordered the other pasta they had, also terrible. My granddaughter ordered the flourless chocolate cake, it was dry and just awful. They couldn't even get the carbonation right in their drinks. The chairs are lawn chairs, uncomfortable. The waitress could seriously care less about her job. AVOID the place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Its a cute, small establishment but going on a Sunday evening was the best choice we could've ever made. We were the last ones in our seats, so we weren't in a rush to get out, so we enjoyed the decorations & the cleverness of the bar itself.
Drinks were so creatively named and Grinch themed for the holiday. They said they're only keeping it up for the next week, so make a reservation ASAP to experience the whimsical environment that they have created in there.
The energy is unmatched & love what they do with a place like this behind the wall!
I did not buy food, so I have no opinion on that.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere was great, the service was a little slow, but the food was good. A little pricey but a very good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Nice experience here going on a Friday night.. place offers good cocktails, gives speakeasy vibes.. small place inside, there can be a wait
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sam & Ted - honest hosts, kind, attentive and talkative. They have been great hosts for the night and have served our group swiftly. I would recommend you come in to say hello and provide them with custom!!
I’ve always wanted to try The Blind Rabbit. Last month, I heard through the grapevine that they were doing a Harry Potter theme, which finally pushed me to book a reservation. Our reservation was at 9:15 pm on a Saturday night, so we had dinner beforehand in the Anaheim Packing House. At 9:15, we walked over to the hostess stand to check in, but we were told that the kitchen was running behind. We would have to wait for a text to call us back. Around 20 minutes after our reservation time, we were finally allowed inside.
The inside of the speakeasy was stunning. Above, the ceiling was charged with the lightning of mystical storm clouds. And underneath, the soft, warm glow of the bar made me feel like I was standing outside an English pub on a rainy night. It was as if I was standing in Hogsmeade itself on a particularly magical night.
Our server Georgina quickly made amends for our delayed seating time by delivering a tray of Cosmopolitan shots on the house. All was forgiven. The Cosmo shots, although strong, were refreshing and delicious - and for $0, they were great value.
My favorite drink of the night was the Lovegood Sour. I’m a sucker for tropical fruity flavors, and combining the pineapple with heavy spiced flavors such as the rye and cinnamon worked well and just made sense. The drink was served on a quirky wooden platter that looks exactly like something Luna Lovegood would pick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Our first visit to The Blind Rabbit was absolutely fantastic! I've known about this spot for a while, but reservations were always tough to get. When I saw they were hosting a Grinch-themed pop-up, I jumped at the chance. The ambiance was wonderful, with festive Grinch-themed decor that really set the mood. We tried three of the Grinch-themed drinks, and each one was amazing. We also shared the steak frites, and I can't stop thinking about the fried olives—they were incredible! The service was excellent, adding to the overall great experience. I will definitely be back and can't wait to see what other pop-ups they have in store. Brunch is next on my list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for Grinch. a little annoyed that the people seated before us were not to asked like we were to leave . we had to down our last drinks because the hostess told us we and to leave because the next reservation was there. The bartender was fabulous!
Food: 5
Service: 5
THIS BUSINESS CANNOT accommodate to the customer demand & I will tell you why. We visited this establishment around 7PM and were informed by the person at the front that they could accommodate us, with a current wait time of about 2 hours. We were fine with this, so we explored nearby areas and received a text message confirming our walk-in. However, when one of us returned to inquire about our reservation status, we were unexpectedly canceled. The staff member then added us back to the waitlist. We returned to enjoy the same areas, but upon our next visit, we were told there was no more availability and that they cancel walk-ima
s if they suspect guests have left. This raises concerns about how such determinations are made, especially since we stayed around for over 2 hours specifically to visit this bar. We urge higher management to address this issue to ensure a better customer experience. As this totally was unacceptable.
The manager Georgi mentioned that there was no higher management and she did not offer any relief or customer-focused assistance. As a business owner myself, I am absolutely frustrated because a business should recognize when they are wrong and make sure that customers have the right expectations set from the start instead of being told they are canceled due to their staff “thinking” they left.
Please reach out to me directly if as a business establishment you take your customer basis serous. I would be more than happy to explain the entire scenario.
Don’t add people to a walk in wait and NOT provide proper expectations… specially cancel folks based of whatever thought, idea you may think off.
We put our phone number down for the “wait list” and I wish the hostess would have just been honest and said we are booked and we are only taking reservations so we would not have wasted our time waiting.
Overpriced Cocktails & Boring Ambiance.
Small location inside Packing District bottom level. Did not feel like a Speakeasy rather a bar tucked away inside a food court. Drinks were a bit Meh, ordered the Saturn & Greenpoint. Wish the ambiance was more exclusive & better cocktail options. Also, 3 drinks came out to nearly $80.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
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