Sandbar Cocina y Tequila

Excellent food, very good live music, excellent service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I could not believe how good the food was. Such an amazing spot in the center of Huntington Beach

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great old fashioned good environment very clean and great staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The place is always poppin but the brews are overpriced and the Mexican food is quite possibly the worst I’ve had at a restaurant even though it looks good, tortilla was dry and the sauce was too overpowering to taste anything. The only saving grace was the side of chips lol. Service also took awhile

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Great place to have a drink

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

honestly, the food and service were super good & so was my drink. I was surprised because mostly downtown HB is crappy bar food for drunk people with no fine dining experience but sandbar truly pleasantly surprised me. The only downside was.. I got Norovirus after visiting here (but probably because it was around crowded Fourth of July time)

A looooooot of people move through this bar but for good reason. Dance floor was going off and vibes were good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were very disappointed in the hostess/manager at Sandbar...we were a group of four with reservations at 5:45 with standard seating and were seated at high tops....asked if we could move to booth....the restaurant was half full and tons of booths open and were told NO! Then three people can and were seated at the booth behind us etc.... There were two booths empty the whole time. Won't return.... I rather spend my money and time at a restaurant that values me and my friends. Emma was great, five stars to her!

Terrific Tuesday tacos tavern, tasty tacos, best beer, super service, amiable ambiance, pleasing prices with weekly street market in front & one man musician inside.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Disastrous experience.
Unacceptable Service – A Ruined Memory and No Accountability

I had a truly upsetting experience at Sandbar Huntington Beach that I feel compelled to share. While the food was good, the service was shockingly poor — and it completely overshadowed the meal.

A runner spilled salsa all over my hair and top, completely ruining a special item I had bought while traveling abroad. My hair was red everywhere and smelly. My Italian top was wet and stained. It wasn’t just clothing — it was a meaningful souvenir tied to a memory with my mom, and now it's gone.

What makes this worse is that I was sitting still — I still can't comprehend how salsa ended up on the top of my head and clothes. There was little apology until I brought it up.

This level of carelessness and lack of customer service is not acceptable for any restaurant, let alone one in such a busy, well-known location. Serious improvement is needed in both staff training and guest care.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Food was great. Service was pretty but super slow and inefficient.

Loved our first time at the SandBar! Loved the ambiance and great beachy feel. Our service was great, the cocktails amazing and the food was delicious! We'll definitely be back!

Clearly labeled vegan section. Vegan taquitos, vegan tostada, vegan salad, vegan soft tacos, and vegan enchiladas

We love the brunch here, especially the papas rajas hash with carnitas! And I very much enjoy the bottomless mimosas with my meal! The complimentary chips, salsa, and bean dip are great as well.

Great food, excellent service. The only thing that I wasn't crazy about were the TVs. If you are wanting to watch a sports event while you eat, you'll be pleased, but I was there with my family and couldn't get my kids to quit watching the TVs. Otherwise, everything was great! Really nice and welcome staff, and delicious food and drinks!

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Sandbar, and a huge part of that was due to the exceptional service from Lacy! From the moment we sat down, she was attentive, friendly, and genuinely enthusiastic about ensuring we had a great time.
The ambiance at Sandbar is truly something special. The vibrant, cool crowd created an energetic and enjoyable atmosphere, and the location is just unbeatable. It's the perfect spot to soak in the city vibes.
And let's talk about the food! Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and perfectly prepared. It was clear that the kitchen puts a lot of care into their dishes. What's even more impressive is how affordable everything was, especially considering the prime location.
Lacy's outstanding service elevated the entire experience. She was knowledgeable about the menu, offered excellent recommendations, and made us feel incredibly welcome. We will definitely be back, and we hope Lacy will be there to make our next visit just as memorable! Highly recommend Sandbar to anyone looking for great food, a cool atmosphere, and top-notch service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Chips & House Salsa