50 Best Wine Bars near Orange

“Glass of Cab, they have an excellent selection, and a charcuterie board, absolutely fantastic! The staff is super helpful. Did I mention they have beer too?!?!?? On tap! Self serve!!!! Great place“

“Ordered skirt steak, sea scallops and oysters and all were excellent!“

“This is the best place to get a prime rib always fresh and this restaurant is open every day �“

“Wow. What a cool spot. This place has some hard to find beers and wines and some really good looking bites to eat. I was impressed with their coffee bar and their service. Sara helped me to find an obscure white wine for a gift and showed me some of their draft beers. They have a great Russian River selection! I set up shop here and worked for a bit on their free WiFi. This might be my new office away from the office.

This place is rad. I’ll be back for sure.“

“We’re frequent patrons of Postino Wine Cafe on South Broadway, San Antonio, TX. Love the ambiance, food, wine & service. Last night we experienced them at their finest! Ray & Mark went above and beyond in making our daughter-in-laws 50th birthday celebration special. The 50th balloons, cake accessories, & gift card were unexpected & appreciated. This is a place to go for a special celebration! Chef Joseph prepared a variety of delicious boards & more. They truly give top notch attention to detail & service. Highly recommend!“

“Nine Social is a new wine bar in downtown Brea. It is not just another wine bar. The decor and setting have many unique elements. According to Tom, the owner, they had 9 people contributed to the creation of this business. Tom is a serial entrepreneur with talent in business, art and technology. He is the guy playing the keyboard in my photos. When he was not playing the keyboard, he carried his dog and chatted with customers. The bar is his pet project. Kelly is the main server and bartender. She has a warm smile. I stopped by on a Friday evening. The music, drinks and the charcuterie board were fair. This is a place to relax and enjoy some wine or cocktail with friends. I will be back.“

“Absolutely love this place!“

“delicious korean pub food! with natural wine by the glass. soju cocktails. highly recommend the pork belly.

don’t let the interior fool you. parking can be tough with the kbbq spot next door but there’s residential parking nearby.“

“Great atmosphere, food, and drinks...and sometimes has live music too!“

“Jay is very knowledgeable about the wine list and got me to fall in love with an exquisite Sauvignon Blanc. The Sancerre La Raimbauderie got better with every sip and I am not even a white wine person!! The oysters were amazing, the lobster bisque was so flavorful and the seafood risotto was superb. Peaceful and enjoyable early dinner experience with jazz music playing before the live pianist came.“

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“I literally stumbled in to WIP or waiting for some service on my car. I feel fortunate to have found this perfect spot. Obviously more than a coffee joint - it’s smart, stylish and engagingly current. Populated by an intriguing, vibrant and smart crowd.“

“This spot has been here for 15 years! I’m still shocked. My wife and I popped in for a drink on a lazy Sunday. I had the Hazy, which was delicious, and she had Rose. It’s a cool spot. We’ll be coming come back to enjoy their food next.“

“Great hidden spot - delicious small plates and fabulous drinks. Debra the bartender is the best! Perfect spot for a break from the crowds!!“

“stopped here 2 days ago at my arrival to john wayne and again when leaving today. Having a wine place at the airport is amazing, coming from someone who lives in wine country. also great vegetarian options. cannot wait to come back to OC to fly into john wayne and stop here. Staff is very friendly..big shout out to them. hard workers.

Vegetarian options: lots of options for vegetarians!“

“Great little shady spot for some adult quiet time.“

“Let me start by saying I love filemignon... so at date night, I start my search at filemignon near me, depending where I am at that time... this place is definitely a diamond in the rough 8 oz. Filet Mignon for $38!!! The mashed potatoes could have been more buttery or flavorful in some other way., but the truffle Mac and cheese was fantastic! I was also happy that they had Caymus by the glass, which I cannot get pretty many places. The icing on the cake was my wife had the Chilean sea bass and compared it to mexico's & demolished the whole plate (which is rare)!!! Also, the Tar Tar was epic with a little spice (ask for more won tons).
Service is great and surprisingly, there was many sitting available. We'll definitely be back.“

“Great craft beer selections, great sandwiches, warm sunny patio.“

“We had an awesome time there. The bartender was great! She really made us feel at home.“

“I only sat here to enjoy food and drink I got elsewhere“

“Season's 52 never disappoints. We drive up from San Diego to meet our friends here on special occasions. The food is wonderful and plentiful. The service is top-notch and all the staff are accommodating. Wonderful dining experience. The food is not overly salted, like some restaurants. Can't wait for our next special event at Season's 52.“

“great food. friendly service“

“It was a great time for me and my hubby. Great date night. Karen the owner, was very hospitable and so talented. She teaches and gave me techniques to ‘correct’ my paintings. I’m a sweet wine drinker so the moscato was so yummy! We will be back for sure to do another!“

“The mazemen is really good, especially the Saitama one and for any of the mazemen it’s so cute that they give you a small scoop of rice after you finish your noodles to finish up the leftover sauce in the bowl. The shop runs on the smaller side, but still has decent amount of seating, including outdoor seating.“

“This is my favorite restaurant! I loved it back when it was on Bristol, but I have been back to the new Red Hill location twice now and it is even more of a special dining experience. Massimo has come out to explain the history of the wine and food and the sources of his ingredients. He tells wonderful stories with a great sense of humor, and his daughter who helps serve is also very knowledgeable and delightful. I feel transported and hosted in a way I have never experienced in a restaurant. The food is amazing. The fresh handmade pasta melts in your mouth. We have eaten every dessert and they are all spectacular. Every wine and appetizer we have tried has been extraordinary. I couldn't recommend this place more.“

“straight to the point. this place is outstanding from the food to the service to the ambience 100% satisfied special thank you to our server gracie. she did a excellent job“

“The girlfriend and I just moved here and checked this place out as it was close to home and had great reviews.

I had the smash burger and she had the chicken sandwich; both were delicious and the fact that they offer sweet potato fries is a plus. Extra points for the ranch, which was some of the best I’ve had and I never have ranch with anything.

Bartender didn’t have what I wanted but suggested an alternative and we both liked it.

The place is a vibe and definitely worth checking out.“

“We had such a lovely time dining here as a family. It's rare to find truly authentic Northern Italian cuisine in Southern California, so this was a real gem. So many Italian places in Southern California feel pretty Americanized, so this was a refreshing change. The lobster ravioli with black truffle was unforgettable—rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. For dessert, the cheesecake was the best I've ever had, and the tiramisu was perfectly balanced. The cozy, quiet atmosphere made the whole experience even more special. We're already looking forward to our next visit!“

“Great happy hour and good food. We went here while staying at the hotel for our Disney trip and it ended up being our groups rest spot after a long day. If you're going to get a specialty cocktail, the Smoky Sparrow was really smooth and the aromatics were wonderful. The server/bartender Zaira was really attentive and kind to our group with toddlers.“

“Always a great time at Colony Wine Merchant! Mike & Sonja do such a great job with everything! 🍷👍🏻“

“We will be back. Good food love it. 😍“

“Amazing Valentine’s weekend dinner! Six courses made for a most Indulgent Aphrodisiac’s menu created by Chef Tony. The plating was exquisite, service very attentive, and relatively low-carb, very copicetic with my diabetic precautions. The French Chardonnay we had enjoyed was lovely, paired well particularly with the scallop crudo, oyster and lobster dishes. It was also a pleasure to meet and chat with Yassmin, the co-owner and wife of Chef Tony. We are planning to dine here again, next time for The restaurant’s High Tea, which is offered on Sunday afternoons.“

“Went for my first time every to celebrate my fathers birthday. Everything was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. The goat cheess artichoke dip was amazing. It is expensive, about $100-160 per person, but it's well worth it. Its valet parking only, it cost $8. The staff and valet are wonderful people. They are all polite, respectful, and genuine.“

“Saw this place on instagram. Since im always going to Disney & look for new fun places to eat before I get to Disneyland. I decided to try this place.

This place is amazing. You can actually see the place taking off & landing. It’s decorate on point. The tables have an activity board perfect to keep kids busy while waiting for the food. The food is amazing cooked to perfection. The 1.99 mimosas are perfect. It’s reasonably price.

The reason I took of a star, because I’m not sure if they were understaff but I waited a good 20min for a table when you could clearly see there were plenty of tables available as I was waiting two more parties came & they had them wait as well. When I finally got seat the server was not to friendly she never checked up on us never asked me if I wanted a refill on my coffee I actually I had to wave her down a few times. The times she would acknowledge me, she would take her sweet time coming over to my table. I wish I would have gotten her name. Girl if you are working as a serve you need to be more friendly smile more.

Would I recommend this place yes but hope you don’t get the same server as I did. Because honestly this place is amazing. I’m not sure if I would come back. Service needs to improve in order for me to go back.“

“My husband and I absolutely loved it. great atmosphere, friendly people and the bartenders are wonderful. candy is beyond sweet she made me feel entirely welcome as if i knew her for years. Definately will be coming back.“

“A new experience. Many wine & craft beer choices. Mellow adult atmosphere. Friendly bartender.“

“Excellent restaurant the wine was amazing in the ceviche so delish thank you we will be back“

“The food was good and the service was very good“

“We always eat here before the theatre. Food is great, service is great, and very convenient. I like dining and then walking over to the theatre.“

“12/11/2024

Very interesting time. The wine was good and the servers were really sweet and took good care of us. There was a local chap, let's call him Mr Surfer Manbun, who loved to talk to everyone. It didn't bother me that he could be coarse but I could imagine some could take offense. I think the staff handled him best they could and it gives me a story to tell but it did overshadow the rest of the experience a little.“

“The most incredible bar inside a grocery store I have ever been to. This place has a rotating selection of 30 beers and a spacious seating area. The service was great and all the beers were from the area/west coast, I believe. I can't wait to go back and see what they have on tap next time.“

“Very accommodating! Delicious! Beautiful plates and great service! Emily was great!“

“Food was delicious, great service😍 we really enjoyed everything!!! Thank you!😍“

“For a hotel restaurant and bar. It's done very well. Moving on.

The staff is extremely nice and professional. The options are great for quick bites, lunch or dinner.

The food tastes fresh. The drinks are great.

Upon walking up to the bar area I was greeted immediately. Staff immediately gave me a menu. And mentioned a special that day. They also let me know that there was a happy hour. Happy hour!? Can't go wrong there can we lol.

I've had the club sandwich, wings and burger.

Club sandwich. Pretty much your average club sandwich. However the ingredients are fresh. Yes it's processed turkey slices. But that's ok. They're good quality ones at that. And they don't skimp. It was a very large well proportioned sandwich.

Wings. Alright these are the star of the show.
Simple but done right. You know when you just want something good? And everywhere just over does it trying to be different? Not these. Simple hot wings cooked to perfection. Highly recommend.

Burger.
Ok this is actually insanely good with the bacon.
And their fries are nice and crispy tasty freshness.

So would I recommend this place? Most definitely.
And if you're staying here. No need to go off site for food. The food here is legit.

Enjoy!“

“I drive 2 hours on Saturday just to come to this amazing restaurant. The atmosphere is so elegant, the staff is wonderful and the food is exquisite . I can guarantee that the nasty comments are from commies. Please visit this amazing restaurant and decide for yourself.“

“Tried calling to increase number from 2 to 4. Voicemail not set up. Once open I called and talked with someone about going from 2 to 4. Couldn't find my reservation. Said she'd leave a note. Arrived to find no note left and our original reservation was in system...for 2. Thank goodness not busy. And that $50 per person cancellation fee??? Wow I know 3 couples who've quit going at all. What about illness?“

“Beautiful restaurant, amazing and creative food and wonderful service. It’s the best Thai food I have ever had! Please support this lovely and authentic restaurant so it will continue to serve the Irvine community. You won’t be disappointed!“

“🌟 Welcome Experience
From the moment we stepped into Ruin Bar, we were transported into a world of moody vibes and cool underground energy. The lighting, the music, and the crowd created an atmosphere that felt both electric and intimate—like we’d discovered a local secret. It was the perfect place to unwind and sip something special. 🎶🕯️

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🍸 Delicious Drinks
Every cocktail was a work of art! The Rye Old Fashioned was bold and smoky with just the right touch of sweetness—classic perfection. The Inca Ruin brought a creative twist that had us intrigued with every sip, while the Bees Knees was light, citrusy, and oh-so-refreshing. Each drink was balanced, flavorful, and made with serious craftsmanship. 🍯🍋🍹

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🙌 Outstanding Service
Huge shoutout to Kim and Jess, the dynamic duo behind the bar! These two bartenders were absolute legends—welcoming, fast, and full of personality. They mixed drinks like pros and made everyone feel like regulars, even if it was their first time there. Their good vibes truly elevated the whole experience. 🙏💫

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💬 Final Thoughts & Recommendation
Ruin Bar is more than just a bar—it’s a vibe, a flavor, and a memory all rolled into one. If you’re craving cocktails with character, crafted by two of the best bartenders around, Kim and Jess will take great care of you. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or just out for a good time, this spot is a must-visit. Cheers to unforgettable nights! 🥂💃🌙“

“Their wine dinners are incredible!“

“I love this place! I don't eat red meat too often so when I do eat I want to make sure it is good. This place never disappointed me.
1. Space: From bar to dining area (even bathroom) this restaurant is always clean!! When you pull your chair out no surprises (piece of food from previous customer).
Silverware, plates, and linens --always perfect. I hate restaurants with dirty silverware and glassware!
2. Food: I usually order filet mignon or filet mignon with lobster tail. I like my stake
medium-rare. They never dropped the ball on cooking my stake. Their side is always tasty too. I order asparagus or sometimes crab cakes.
3. Service: If you go to the
restaurant this level you do expect them to have good attitude and service. Servers are all people too and probably do have a bad day--but they never dropped the ball for me. Always friendly, quick to get what customers want and need, professional in every way.“