50 Best Cocktail Bars near Garden Grove

“amazing atmosphere! the crowd at the bar is the best in orange county. beat prices in town, great community, all the Regulars make you feel welcome!“

“Excellent food. 👍. Will come back again.“

“This is a restaurant/lounge. Fri and Sat nights they have DJ playing music. This place is opening late till 2am during the weekend I believe and midnight during weekdays. Love their grilled chicken feet better than the kinda steamed ones. Their ribeye not bad at all also the bone marrows. I was there for both brunch/lunch and dinner. But I was never there when the was DJ. Weekday is easier to find parking than weekends“

“I had such a great experience at this bar! The vibe is amazing—fun, welcoming, and just the right atmosphere to relax and enjoy. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the staff really went above and beyond.
A special shoutout to the bar manager, who showed incredible customer service. I mentioned that I had forgotten my debit card, and without hesitation, he told me not to worry and gave me a drink on the house. That simple gesture really stood out and showed how much they value their customers.
I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to friends. Great drinks, great vibe, and truly outstanding service!“

“Service was fast and excellent, the ambiance was fascinating and really makes for a special evening, the drinks were so fun to watch them make, smoked drinks especially. The patio was large and lots of seating. The food was fresh and delicious. Great place for a date or night out with friends !“

“Definitely recommend. Walked in and instantly loved the decor and vibes. The bartender was super friendly and amazing. The drinks were delicious and strong just how I love them. We went on a crafting and karaoke night.“

“We recently celebrated by husband's 40th in the semi private room at this location and it was a fantastic experience. Andrew was incredibly helpful throughout planning stages with regular email exchanges and phone calls to ensure we were aligned in the food expectations and overall experience. The night of the event he was there onsite to ensure we had everything we needed and Savannah oversaw the service. She was impeccable and our 30+ guests were treated with great care and attention. The space was lovely and the overall experience was truly exceptional. Thank you for making this event so special for us!“

“I recently stopped by The Cauldron for drinks and appetizers, and it did not disappoint! The highlight of the evening was definitely the French onion soup—it was rich and flavorful, truly stealing the show. We also tried the Brussels sprouts, which were delicious. The charcuterie board was a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, and the inclusion of black cheese added a fun Halloween touch. Overall, a fantastic experience that I highly recommend I enjoyed it all on the patio.“

“Best bar in California hands down!“

“I was invited to their soft opening and went last night with a few friends. It's a new late night spot with small bites and drinks. Customer service was on point! Ron does an amazing job catering to clientele and providing great hospitality. He is truly interested in making sure customers are happy and open to ideas for any improvements! Drinks were good and strong. We had the Japanese old fashioned and lychee martini. Best part was it was buy one get one free! My favorite food was the wagyu and blue crab hand roll. It was a cool concept, they did a "reverse" hand roll and I especially loved that part because the nori was nice and crispy. Very innovative! Can't wait to return and try more of the menu items. They are going to incorporate bar food in the future and can't wait to see how it comes along. Also, they had good music selection!!!!“

“A dive bar with a pool table and karaoke (most nights). Great place for basic cocktails and beer in the bottle or can. Some nights karaoke is very busy and you'll probably only get one song in. But, I always have a fantastic time! And the staff are all very friendly so make sure to tip well!“

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

“It’s a wonderful place to hang“

“Awesomeness love this bar“

“Just ate the most amazing chicken sandwich and the Best Onion Rings EVER! !!!!!“

“Bartender on Sundays is chill“

“Good times, good drinks, a fun group of people that make it a party!“

“The small restaurants were very good and clean. I also loved the food there! A little overpriced but great food. Overall would recommend to eat with friends“

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“excellent bar keepers and bands!!!“

“Love this place. Great atmosphere and friendly people.“

“Showed up with my boy who was visiting from out of town. Never been to a lounge or bar in Santa Ana before. This is definitely the neighborhood spot, but they made me and my friend feel like regulars.

Claudia hooked it up with the libations. She made it happen. I mean you won’t get Clase Azul here but you’ll get first class food and service.

I had no idea the food was going to be on point as it was and it surprised me. You expect bar food, but this food is on another level. Fresh made tortilla chips served hot with mouth watering and juicy tacos. I had the asada and al pastor. Served hot and fresh.

Claudia and the chef Josh made it real nice for the experience. I highly recommend if you’re in Santa Ana. It’s dark in there so when we came out the doors at 5p you definitely need sun shades or time to adjust.

It’s a perfect vibe in there. Lookout for the baby giraffe!“

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

“Great place for a good time“

“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!“

“Bartender Jonny was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Affordable drinks. Plenty of TVs. 3 pool tables. 1 juke box. Plenty of interesting characters. Give it a shot.“

“Always a good time love this place“

“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.“

“Excelente place , delicious food and cocktails 🍹 Plus the services is a 5 ⭐️ i will definitely go back to el matatan 🙌“

“Last min and just in time for last call both times. Margarita rocks then a shot of Patron to end the night right.. If i had more time i would like to try out their pool table or pinball. Cozy local corner bar. Not too busy for a Sat night. I know just who I'm brining NEXT TIME... ?“

“The food was delicious and our server Ashton was incredible. We will be back soon❣️“

“Bartender (Madlynn?) was very pretty and welcoming. Vibe was what I expect at a sportsbar and plenty of parking. When the Angels game started, I asked and they immediately threw the game on. No Complaints. If it was closer to home, I would be here all the time.“

“Buen ambiente.la música variada, que no paras de bailar..😃“

“Calo K's ceviche is delicious.“

“Great service, authentic Italian food“

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

“Good food and drinks! Reasonable prices. Great service!!“

“I love this place…!!! Been coming here for many years…!!! Never disappoints… tasting menu is a must try at least once… you may try it again and again and never get the same thing… but ALWAYS good…!!!“

“Very delicious food ❤️Friendly staff❤️“

“My daughter and I have eaten twice at this restaurant. Both times the customer service was excellent, and the people taking our order went above and beyond to accommodate my daughter’s special needs accommodations. The food we have ordered has been delicious, too! It was a great place to relax and enjoy a good meal at the airport. We will definitely eat there again!“

“Food was great , portions were huge , quality was top notch , Alaskan king crab legs were massive , staff very friendly and grateful for your business. Will def return“

“Great food. Very nice people“

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

“I was conflicted about whether to give Rol 4 or 5 stars. I’m a sushi and hand roll aficionado. I’d eat it daily and I’ve been to most of the places in SoCal. The fish quality here is very good. I got the lunch special and at $16 for 4 rolls that’s a very good price. But the rolls are very small. Usually I can have enough at 5 rolls to be full. Here I had 6 and I could have still eaten more.

Other than that, I have no complaints. It’s a clean restaurant located right off beach blvd in main part of city. The servers were attentive and nice. I’m just a big eater and I would have to order 7-8 rolls to feel satisfied.“

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“Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Initially took more than 20 min to get a server to acknowledge us and offer beverages. We had to flag someone down. When drinks were finally served not all drink orders were prepared at the same time. Apparently the bartender when on break. Thereafter service got better. Food was delicious.“

“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 👍 👍“

“Came here for the halloween theme —since we were finally able to get a reservation in! First, I personally am very picky with my alcoholic drinks and this place made one of the BEST drinks I’ve ever had. I ordered the pumpkin punch, which I thought was going to be sweet but it was so uniquely sweet without being overpowering. I would recommend this to EVERYONE. Not only were the drinks immaculate but I absolutely loved the vibe & theme they had going for October. Great photo op, vibes, & drinks. If you can land a reservation, definitely check this cute place out.“