15 Best Cocktail Bars in Orange

“For a first time in Anaheim I'd say they have a wonderful selection. As a vegan I got the charred broccoli pasta and would HIGHLY recommend it. The pasta was deliciously seasoned, lightly oiled, and had freshly roasted garlic and tomatoes to compliment the charred broccoli. If you told me you could make something charred taste that good I'd think you were joking but the chef manages to not just make a good dish but an excellent meal. The noodles are a large portion but do not overwhelm the dish.

Jordan was our server and Diego was our bartender, they were both incredibly welcoming and friendly. Jordan was able to tell me clearly what was suitable for my diet and I never had ask for anything. They both had amazing chemistry with the folks who came in and made the atmosphere even better.

Amazing staff, a warm atmosphere and a real good chef means you're guaranteed to have a great time. If youre in town you would be doing yourself a disservice by not stopping by.“

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

“If you are into dive bars, this is a good one. It's actually really chill inside and the patrons that come here are just looking to have a good time and maybe chat with some cool bikini bartenders.
We usually stop in after a game for some pool and drinks and have always had great service and not too long of a wait for a game of pool. Drinks are average to good prices and the girls are quick with the service.
Solid 5 stars for the atmosphere and service.“

“I was at The Richland for the ASID Gala & thoroughly enjoyed the venue. The space is lovely & uniquely laid out with multiple areas & rooms. The food & service were terrific.“

“We were walking in old town orange and we randomly chose this restaurant for an early dinner. The wait time was 10 min on a Saturday. The staff is friendly and fast! The cocktails are good. And the food is amazing! We ordered carnitas nachos, mahi mahi tacos, chicken tacos, chipotle chicken sandwich, Peggy’s sandwich. The prices are great! We spent $120 for four people with cocktails and appetizers! You can’t beat that! This place will definitely be on our rotation from now on. Definitely recommend!“

“What a night! UNFORGETTABLE EVENT OF 2026!!!!

Last Thursday, our ULI CFL Foodies gathered for a truly memorable evening at Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen in Orange -- with an exclusive private dining experience for 10 in The Cellar (Ki Hanal + Lounge). Such great 5 star service by our server, Jess!!! Thank you Mr. Don Domingue (Restaurant Manager).

- The Yucatan inspired dishes were life alteringly good
- The salsa was seriously addictive (carmelized onions in the salsa??? who knew it would be so mind blowing!)
- OMG the skirt steak was cooked to perfection sitting on a corn medley served with hot fresh house made flour/corn tortillas
- Their cocktails were vibrant, fresh and packed a punch!

A converted wine cellar featuring an intimate bar and lounge and a dramatic private dining table reminiscent of King Arthur's Court, the space was unlike anything we had experienced before. The furnishings were rich with history, character and unique design. For a few hours, we literally felt transported.

But as special as the setting was, the people made the evening.

We celebrated a birthday , career milestones , and had the opportunity to get to know members of ULI CFL Cohort 2 on a more personal level.

A special CHEERS to Judson B, whose thoughtfulness and efforts truly made this evening special. Thank you, Judson, for taking us on such a wonderful Mexican culinary adventure!

Great company + great conversation + great food & beverages = the trifecta of a great night out exploring what Orange County has to offer!

And with that, we officially pass the ULI CFL Foodies torch to Karen A., who will be leading us on our next culinary adventure this Fall (Oct/Nov). Details to come!

Until then... happy eating and CHEERS!“

“One of the secret gem in Orange. Delivering the finest Spanish and Italian cuisine. The cocktails and food are out of this world. Friendly service, and always on top of their game. .“

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“The Hangar Steak was delicious as was everything“

“Old classic American steakhouse. Bartenders are outstanding and pour a good drink not your standard 1 oz. . The Owners Jeff and Steve have greatly improved the place the last several years. I've seen their business increase. The food is very good and competitively priced. Some comments I read earlier that it was overly priced they must go to Denny's a lot. The weekends get packed. Sometimes 1-2 hour wait for dinner. They have entertainment on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. They also have great Happy Hour specials M-F. I'm just another happy customer that has been coming in for years.“

“Woody's Diner is one of my favorites and I'm coming tonight to order BBQ Chicken Salad (my favorite) and bringing 2 friends with me to order too sometime around 5Pm“

“Great place and excellent service. Thanks Rosie!!“

“My first time here at your location in Puente Hills CA. My waiter Jesus is a very awesome waiter. Thank you for attending me with excellent service.“

“Excellent, we enjoyed bringing our staff to celebrate the Christmas Holiday“

“Great atmosphere, great service. Great food. I wish they had a little more to choose from as the menu is pretty small. Tortas would be a great addition. I had the tomatillo chilaquiles with steak and it was delicious. The beans were really good and I imagined them being spread on a torta's bolillo or telera bun.
Either way, will be going back soon.“