50 Best Wine Bars near Santa Ana

“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!“

“I brought my Mami here for Mexican Mother’s Day and they treated her like a Queen! When we got to our table, the hostess pulled out the chair for my mom and wished her happy Mother’s Day in Spanish. The server was great at making recommendations for drinks and making sure we were well taken care of throughout our dinner. The pear martini and sangria were refreshing and the pasta plates (pappardelle al sugo di manzo and the Spaghetti a la pescatora) were a great portion size and delicious. All the staff we interacted with made us feel welcomed, thank you!!“

“I really only drink cold coffee drinks. I tried an amazing Cold Brew coffee with Vikram, their cold brew specialist, at Avatar Coffee Roasters and was absolutely blown away. The texture was unbelievably creamy. The best way I can describe the experience was like enjoying a coffee flavored pastry without the pastry (extra calories). Last time I buy a Starbucks cold coffee drink! I highly recommend the experience.“

“Excellent If only once in your life’s journey, place this on your list ❤️‍🔥💕💗‼️“

“The best Mexican place in Orange County. Food is delicious, friendly environment, great customer service, you can get your favorite meal along with your favorite drink! Simply the best !“

“Nick took care of us from the moment we walked in! The menu was innovative and ingredients tasted very fresh. Really enjoyed our lunch; hoping to fit in one more visit before heading home to GA. And excited to know there is a location in Atlanta!“

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“Absolutely love this place!“

“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.“

“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.“

“We came for our 1 year wedding anniversary dinner. Beautiful restaurant! Amazing atmosphere/ setting. Workers are attentive and polite. Quick on serving food from the time you order it. Every 6 months rotating menu. Next rotation in 1-2 months. Honest opinion will definitely recommend and come back again!“

“I threw a small private event here (a baby sprinkle) and it couldn't have gone better. I brought in all of my own florals, balloons, table settings, etc. It was so easy. Honestly you don't need much since the venue is already so cute. I reached out and McCade got back to me very quick and we booked the date. He gave me some great tips and was super great to work with. They are across the way from the restaurant (Molo) who catered the food. I can't wait to do it again soon!“

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

“Warm, friendly vibe with holiday cheer and decorations! On Tuesdays, Pasta Mark only: Lemon Ricotta Ravioli pasta, pomegranate salad, and focaccia were very well presented, very tasty, fresh flavors, well-balanced; lemon sauce brought back memories of the Amalfi coast. Wine flights had a generous pour.“

“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.“

“The wine selection, cocktails, food, and atmosphere at this establishment are all great! Highly recommend! Definitely a new hotspot to enjoy the Huntington Beach area right next to the beach and lively downtown.“

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

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

“The staff is great, attentive. Food was delicious. Not a ton of seating so keep that in mind when deciding what time to go. Price is not cheap considering the quantity of food, but the quality was on point.

The speak easy is a cool idea, has a camp site vibe to it. Super small, a bit shoulder to shoulder“

“This place is awesome, one of the only wine bars I’ve seen in SoCal that has an emphasis on natural wines and skin-contact wines. Our server was amazing, she had a ton of recommendations and was super friendly! The tinned fish plate was also bomb they have great sardines“

“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“

“Great service, amazing atmosphere and delicious food.“

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

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

“Really enjoyed my visit to Season 52! The food was fresh and seasonal, and the vibe was relaxed but still nice enough for a special night out. Service was good too, Michael recommended the pork chop which I rarely get, but as he said it was an explosion of flavors, very moist with a perfect cook to it! A must try!!“

“Exelent servís the food is exelent“

“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!“

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

“The food was delicious every bite of it 👍😄🥰“

“I came early around 5:15pm for a weekend dinner. There is more parking than i expected behind the building. The waiters were attentive in refilling my water and checked in to see if i was doing ok. Otherwise, the food (vegan mazemen) was filling and they provide some rice to top off with the sauce. I would definitely come here again.“

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

“The food & service were great“

“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.“

“Fabulous dinner and ambiance plus the he most delicious Rocklet!!!“

“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 will be back. Good food love it. 😍“

“Alas, a local place with unique charm, expert staff and a creative menu. We will be back often.“

“Really nice place hometown. Feel clean restrooms and the bartenders are amazing. No matter which shift I have went in on the still had really good service and treated like they were really appreciative to have my business. Keep up the good work. Highly recommended

Parking: Lots of lots of parking easily accessible“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Absolutely Awesome!! This location has a great atmosphere and the employees are very attentive and friendly. The food came out fast, hot and fresh!! AND they are open 7 days per week !!! EVERYDAY!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Good stuff good stuff goo“

“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.“

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

“It’s a little gem in the area. The food is delicious and vibe is friendly but a bit noisy during lunch. They have two dining section and we are seated on the newly remodeled area which I like it a lot. It’s a nice place for friend gathering.
Parking is free and easy. There is street parking and underground parking in the same building which save time to find a parking space.“