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Chapter One: the modern local

Gastropub, Cocktail Bar, and Whisky Bar$$$$

Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana

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Ranked #3 for burgers in Santa Ana
"Duck fat fries, burgers and beer are damn good."(7 Tips)
"Wine Wednesday... half off a bottle PLUS a free bottle of champaign."(3 Tips)
"Holiday In Cambodia and a California Über Alles, what's not to like?"(2 Tips)
"Yummm specialty bloody mary with bacon bourbon!!"(2 Tips)

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TimonMay 4, 2013
Be careful with the drinks the can really mess them up a Gin Tonic here is not a Gin tonic anywhere else. They have strange drinks here. Don't try the blood Mary way toooo salty!
Stephanie ProosMarch 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Amazing service, delicious food, and great atmosphere! Can't wait to go back!!
Mahal GutierrezMay 13, 2013
Great beer selection. Wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon.
Chris DonabedianMarch 19, 2016
Well, the souffle was delicious.
Vince HoangAugust 16, 2011
good food. expensive. but pretty damn good. the burger and potatoe pear are bomb. Read more
Gregory BayerMarch 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Service industry nights on Sunday and Monday night!!
John OlsenAugust 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great bar with fun food
Justin LeuSeptember 25, 2011
Awesome hipster, trendy spot. Get the moscow mule!
Kris A.June 23, 2012
Panacotta was so so. The ice cream that accompanies it was the star on the plate. They should give a bigger portion of that ice cream.
Ana AguilarApril 3, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything
Kimberly SheltonJuly 31, 2012
Try the Mini Mac & Cheese - I wanted to steal from my child
Kris A.June 23, 2012
Why do they put so much ice in their pitchers? (we ordered a pitcher of moscow mule) Is it so we won't notice that there's not much alcohol in it? Or is it to water it down to make it more servings?
Mike WheelerJune 9, 2012
The Salmon BLT was excellent!
Tanita SlatteryJune 6, 2011
Yummm specialty bloody mary with bacon bourbon!! French onion yummmm!! Feast!
Lindsay StrattonJuly 11, 2012
Meatball sub sure is gooooood!
Harley ChadlyJune 1, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Have a Moscow Mule or any of their tasty libations! Read more
Sarah JohnsonJuly 21, 2016
Duck fat fries made my night.
SusanMay 23, 2011
Come on Sunday and have a $5 bottomless mimosa.
Akiko IOctober 22, 2013
Great drink menu and terrible food.
Carolynne R.February 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I liked the fish & [duck fat] chips.
Gregory BayerMarch 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
1/2 off Bottles of wine Wednesdays!!
Bill JonesJuly 19, 2012
Sinatra Sundays are a must!
CandyJune 9, 2014
Banana Beignets!
Tony GonzalezApril 5, 2013
Been here 10+ times
$3 off pints for happy hour.
Kimberly SheltonJuly 31, 2012
Try the Duck Fat Fries
Melissa PerryFebruary 8, 2015
Mimosas!!!
John OlsenJune 3, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Duck fat fries
Scott AllanMay 19, 2013
Get something with Bluecoat Gin.
Nelly SaltyAugust 12, 2011
Moscow Mule~ house made Ginger beer and vodka.. Mmm
David PondApril 6, 2011
They are off to a great start...loved our dinner here....
Kat StratJune 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Blood Orange Ahi Salad! I'm addicted!
Dj Omar GoodnessSeptember 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
What are you waiting for?
ErwinJanuary 4, 2016
Their cocktails are good, but food is just okay here.
Lori PetriniJuly 23, 2013
We left because the service was horrid
Christine ChoiJune 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Yumm..... Condiments are kind of lacking.. But other than that yum....
Kirill NechJuly 30, 2011
Get the lamb burger!
Jessica IsleyApril 14, 2012
Cool spot.
ila nguyenApril 10, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Duck waffles! That is all.
Antonio NuñezOctober 8, 2017
Found hair in my food
Jeff HallMarch 29, 2011
Only on the very first day of service were there no prices on the menu.
Sharon FainMay 27, 2012
Service is WAY slow.

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