50 Best Cocktail Bars near Corona Del Mar

“I had such a beautiful experience at CDM Restaurant in Corona Del Mar. The atmosphere is stylish yet relaxed, with the perfect coastal vibe that makes you feel like you’re on a mini getaway. The service was warm, attentive, and professional from start to finish.
The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Whether you’re going for a date night, girls’ night, or just a special dinner, this place is such a great choice.
Highly recommend if you’re in the Corona Del Mar area and looking for amazing food and a lovely ambiance. Can’t wait to go back 🤍✨“

“The summer house is a general go to for American food. The prices are on the high side for the food you get. We generally go here for a quick meal. The server we got tonight is little hard on hospitality and same experience we had before from him. I think he has been there a while and regulars get better service and not so short with service at there tables from.what we noticed.“

“Great time! Bartender Trish and Security Chemo make it a great time. I’d be back just for them 😜“

“Great exhibits educated team on floor ! Cool And calm environment ! Lots of refreshing recharge snacks beverages etc“

“Really cute vibey restaurant tucked in a quiet corner. Has a very cute patio. The burger we had was EXCELLENT and especially the French fries were both crispy and airy. They were really tasty. This was on the happy hour menu and really cheap.
They also have dj nights and lots of Argentian wine. Very nice, affordable place. Will come again“

“Bonnie was an amazing waitress. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing. The prices were slightly extreme. But the portions were good for the price. We had a lovely celebration for my daughter‘s 18th birthday. The waitress gave her a nice card at the end, with a little sweet treat. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner to celebrate.“

“It was such a lovely experience to dine at Viamara for our ladies night. The atmosphere was beautiful, warm and welcoming, with a lovely indoor-outdoor aesthetic. The service provided from everyone was excellent, especially from our server Jason. Additionally, we absolutely loved all the dishes prepared by Chef Robert, as they were all so delicious and very memorable. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a nice evening. Definitely looking forward to visiting again soon!“

“I gotta say, Las Vegas Bar takes your mind off of whatever. Santana jente vibe. Chill people. Beautiful girls on their hustle. Gotta speak Spanish though, not even spanglish, espanish. Some where to lay back and get drunk off the girls. I've been just a few times to unwind, switch gears, works every time. No one trippn, buena jente.“

“Topside is such a fun rooftop bar in Newport. I missed the sunset when I went last weekend but the view from up there is still beautiful. They have a DJ playing mellow tunes, low-key and relaxing, though requests are not allowed and the volume stays moderate. The crowd is a nice mix of old and young, giving it a lively yet chill vibe.

We were seated right under the heat lamp so it was surprisingly warm and cozy. The Photo Booth added an extra element of fun to the night. Drinks and snacks were great too, perfect for a casual evening with friends. Definitely recommend checking it out.“

“Great food and service. Thanks for hosting my 23rd!“

“My wife's and I favorite spot in all Laguna, we've been to all the bars, taverns n this saloon by far is THEE BEST...every year we make it a must stop spot.....I'm a photographer at heart and this classic saloon is AWSOME, the coziness, ceiling n decor, flooring, masonry and the patina bar. Nothing else comes close.“

“This is the local spot for me and the hubs. Miguel is an excellent bartender, and all of the staff are welcoming, attentive and kind. We usually come for lunch and their happy hour is also great. Also can't miss the tacos from Fonda moderna next door (their sister spot). When we have a drink our kids can play outside on the patio, hit a ping pong, or ride their scooters in the park. Overall a great spot!“

“Great food. Very nice people“

“This is our favorite place for dinner, cocktails and brunch! We love a date night there but it’s also great for kids too. The food, the cocktails, the atmosphere, the service, etc… I can’t say enough about how wonderful it is!“

“Very delicious food ❤️Friendly staff❤️“

“Everything was amazing. The Seafood Sampler Platter was amazing, and literally every single thing on it was top notch.“

“It's worth your while to come and experience it.“

“Amazing fior, great service, can't say enough positive stuff about this place!“

“What a surprise! The scallop was out of this world! This was such a great surprise! I went in with zero expectations, and, to be honest, enjoyed every bite. I doubled up on the scallop roll because it was unexpectedly the best I have had.“

“excellent food atmophere and service!“

“Greenleaf is the right balance of healthy and delicious... the ideal place to eat when I don't want to have to worry about what I'm eating :)“

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.“

“Beautiful rooftop establishment. My cousin's employer celebrated her
She turned 50. The view, food ,vibe,service was on point. It gets a little chily so dress warm and bring a jacket. There's a bar too. I'm not a drinker but from what I hear it's worth your money.“

“Good vibes only! Good foods! Good friends!“

“Great service, authentic Italian food“

“Everything was excellent! Service was top notch as well.“

“Good stuff good stuff goo“

“Love the Brussels sprouts!!!“

“Nice place to enjoy some food and drinks… Loved it’s ambiance and service.“

“Food was so delicious recommended for who hasn’t tried it , and great service as well my first time. I would come back, but I’m too far. I’m from San Antonio Texas. Thumbs up 👍 👍“

“Very few places are as "on task" as these guys. If you're looking for executable innovation this might be your place.“

“Fresh homemade pasta. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service 😍“

“I’ve been coming to Que Vida Tacos HB for over a year since I discovered they were in Beach Blvd in Morhers shopping center. Their food is excellent and their service is exceptional. They are very kind, friendly and always go out of their way for me and as am eating, I notice them asking other tables, how they like their food and if there is anything else they need. I would give more stars, if I could because Que Vida Tacos is bringing back the genuine old school service that is rear to find. Edwin Jess, Big T, everyone is awesome.“

“Love it here! Music is always on point m! 😍“

“Great service, authentic Italian food“

“Our whole experience was exceptional! Tony greeted us as we arrived and was so kind, funny and took care of us. Jay, Kyle and the rest of the wait staff provided excellent service. The food was outstanding. I had a wonderful birthday dinner. Thank you to all of you at Henry's Coastal Cuisine. We will be coming back and bringing our friends :)“

“A good friend recommended that I visit the Wet Dog Tavern for the first time, and I was immediately blown away by the interiors. Everything was clean and modern, and I kept telling my friend about how I liked that the front windows were big and unobstructed by signage. I like being able to see inside of a bar from the patio, otherwise I feel disconnected from what's happening inside. Being able to watch the Karaoke going on inside is a huge plus, and I think it's a smart way to attract foot traffic into a bar too. Everyone inside was so happy too!“

“The is was our second trip to NEP and was as good as the first! Both the shrimp salad app and the squid and mango salad were so well balanced and tasty. The garlic noodles and shaking beef were sooo good. Nothing was too spicy but really flavorful. The shaking beef was so good we ordered another one! The cocktail that night was a raspberry sour and too was perfectly prepared. For a casual restaurant, these guys really put out the effort. Oh, and the sticky rice/mango desert was the topper. Not too sweet and the mango was perfect! Will be back sooner than later. Well done NEP.“

“Great to meet you Mike! Wonderful food & drinks! We will be back!“

“The food and cocktails were great. There was a lot to choose from on the menu. The service was great, the atmosphere was nice and the prices were a good deal. I highly recommend. Definitely a repeat restaurant“

“This is my go to place afterwork with my colleagues! We love the food, ambience and to top it off , the owner is a Dodger fan so he always has the game on. They have a great happy hour. I need a place like this closer to home but till then, love coming here.“

“The restaurant also has complimentary bread 🥖 with olive oil.“

“Amazing atmosphere. Great service. Amazing people.“

“Tremendous meal, first timers. Although they had a multi course Valentines menu that evening, we wanted to explore more of the menu. Three of us, one being my 83 year old mother-in-law, had 5 appetizers and salad, and three entrees. Hit it out of the park on everything. We had the charred cabbage, broiled marinated carrots, short rib chili(killer), beet and feta cheese salad, and house made olive oil bread and whipped butter. Every dish great attention to detail, delicious and varied saucing. We could have stopped there, but we continued on to the trout, hangar steak, and 12 oz pork chop. The sauce on that baby was tremendous, and I’m currently finishing the left overs in my hotel room for breakfast covered in that remarkable sauce. Service was spot on, timing was appropriately spaced out. Definitely put Verde on your map.“

“First night for dinner was AMAZING!! Food was on point!!! Second night…. Both our steaks were cold“

“Great food! Great vibe! Great time!“

“My wife and I love this place! It's tucked into a corner of the strip mall and attached to a number of food options. It's windows are usually open so it's a great stop on a nice afternoon. Omar is an upbeat, fun bartender with creative drink ideas and a joy to hang with. Good music, nice vibes and a cherished secret in a sea of corporate offices.“

“The cheeseburger was AMAZING!!!“

“We tried yuzu for first time, and it was very busy as usual . We had the calamari, the beauty roll, and laguna beach roll, and all were very good. A friend had the chicken teriyaki and it was great. Overall very good, but the signature rolls were pricey“

“Great food, especially for the price in Laguna.

This Finneys location is particularly enjoyable, being one of the only 'watering holes' in Laguna, comprised of 30% locals every night.

They have great bar tenders overall, however there is high turnover. You'll be lucky if Kelsie is at the bar to serve you. The group of locals that rack it up 6-7 days a week were extremely disappointed to learn that she is temporarily only working 1 day per week. She contributed greatly to building the community here and its unfortunate that I won't be seeing as many locals as a result.“