Chapter One: the modern local is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

1. Chapter One: the modern local

8.0
227 N Broadway (3rd Street), Santa Ana, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Santa Ana · 91 tips and reviews

Tanita S.Tanita Slattery: Yummm specialty bloody mary with bacon bourbon!! French onion yummmm!! Feast!

Caroline N.Caroline Nguyen: Great craft cocktails and delicious food!

Akiko I.Akiko I: Great cocktails and Moscow mule. Great drink menu and lots of craft beers and more. Terrible food - just avoid the foods :p

Lola Gaspar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

2. Lola Gaspar

8.2
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

Carol A.Carol Abercrombie: The cucumber bloody Mary is very spicy. Try the bread pudding, yum.

StephanieStephanie: best bloody mary in Santa Ana - they can customize it to be extra spicy & salty

Erica R.Erica Richardson: Such a chill place with yummy interesting cocktails :)

Morton's The Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

3. Morton's The Steakhouse

8.4
1641 W Sunflower Ave (S. Plaza Drive), Santa Ana, CA
Steakhouse · South Coast · 20 tips and reviews

orangecounty.comorangecounty.com: Features a Power Hour which is a late night Happy Hour starting at 9 p.m. Mon-Fri. Discounted prices on food and this location only includes wines, beers, and martini's when you sit at the bar. Read more.

Diane M.Diane McClure: State Street Manhattan

Luis Javier R.Luis Javier Robles: Many sorts of Prime steaks and premium dishes. Excellent wine selection, smooth music. Awesome restaurant with many choices.

Santa Ana Artist Village is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

4. Santa Ana Artist Village

8.3
(2nd Street Promenade), Santa Ana, CA
Art Gallery · Downtown Santa Ana · 13 tips and reviews

David R.David Rance: IDCC Historic walking tour is Saturday. April 28 at 3:00. Several prices, include cocktails, dinner and cookbook. Call Chapter One, restaurant.

Yvonne F.Yvonne Flores: An intimate morning Reading & Book Signing with guest Author, Myriam Gurba~Painting Their Portraits in Winter. An extra special event for the Las Comadres Book Club ~ serving mimosas and tasty bites

Ray W.Ray Wyman Jr: Always teetering on the verge of greatness - downtown Santa Ana isn't quite the place yet. Excellent art venues- fabulous art school - couple of bars and restaurants - but no big hits.

Recess is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

5. Recess

7.6
201 E 4th St (at N Bush St), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 3 tips and reviews

Kristina E.Kristina Elder: Rotating menu of local craft beers. Delicious craft cocktails with fun names.

Rayshawn W.Rayshawn Williams: The lemon creme soda is amazing. I recommend grabbing this to go with any meal within the 4th Street Market.

Aaron M.Aaron M: Rotating tap of deliciousness.

Quattro Caffe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

6. Quattro Caffe

7.4
3333 S Bristol St Ste 1205 (at Town Centre), Santa Ana, CA
Italian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

ViViViVi: The expresso martini is a perfect compliment to the creme brûlée which is so creamy that I could taste the hand whipped eggs in the custard! Ahmazing :)

SS: You can never go wrong with their sundered tomatoes and caramelized onion pizza 👌🏼

Eileen M.Eileen Marie: Try the Giardino Salad w lemon dressing, Lobster Bisque & Margherita Pizza . . . w a glass of wine

Hans' Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

7. Hans' Ice Cream

7.8
3640 S Bristol St (at Callens Com), Santa Ana, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · South Coast · 37 tips and reviews

Christine T.Christine Tirona: This is a great quaint place to have old fashioned ice cream. Love it!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

Daniel B.Daniel Baird: Try the Salted Caramel Icecream - #nom really good. #salty #sweet

StephieStephie: I always forget it's cash only! Rawr! Please make sure to try the Mint Cookies & Cream! I love you, so I tell you to try it.(:

4th Street Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

8. 4th Street Market

8.7
201 E 4th St (Bush), Santa Ana, CA
Market · Downtown Santa Ana · 13 tips and reviews

Angel C.Angel Cadena: Lots of selections. Perfect at any time of the day.

Matthew S.Matthew Smith: Needs more vegetarian options. :/

Rachel L.Rachel L: So many great vendors

VLVT | Velvet Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

9. VLVT | Velvet Lounge

7.3
416 W 4th St (btwn Broadway & Ross), Santa Ana, CA
Gay Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 20 tips and reviews

Yoshi Y.Yoshi Yosuke: I'd recommend this place to friends and have them party here. Good food, music and friendly service. 

Jordan Bennett S.Jordan Bennett S: Go to WWW.VLVTOC.COM and sign up for the vip TXT Read more.

LogoTVLogoTV: Dance, drink and even eat in this fabulous establishment. One of my favorite spots to perform, so make sure you check out the weekly drag shows. - Pandora Boxx, RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race

Wursthaus is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

10. Wursthaus

8.6
305 E 4th St Ste 106 (at French St), Santa Ana, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Santa Ana · 11 tips and reviews

Matthew S.Matthew Smith: Smoked IPA cheddar brat was really good! Great selection of German and Belgian beers.

Rj S.Rj St Thomas: This place is awesome! Great beer and sausages! I recommend the foot long smoked Hungarian sausage and the Wildboar!

Michael F.Michael Fourre: Moody bratwurst joint featuring unique sausages and plentiful topping varieties. Excellent beer selection comprised of mostly European beers, primarily German and Belgian.

Crave is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

11. Crave

8.6
410 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 24 tips and reviews

David U.David Urrutia: Pulled pork sandwich with fruit and coleslaw and the tri tip sandwich dip

Sandy C.Sandy Coronilla: Grilled caprese sandwich is to die for! Cesar salad's great, too.

Lauren W.Lauren W.: The sandwiches are HUGE here so if you're not too famished get the 1/2 Sandwich & Salad. The bread is AMAZING!!

Mission Control is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

12. Mission Control

7.3
515 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · No tips or reviews
Avila's El Ranchito is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

13. Avila's El Ranchito

7.4
2201 E 1st St (btw Tustin ave and Golden Circle Dr), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Deena K.Deena Kaylee: Happy hour has good deals on drinks and food, they also have free apps with cucumbers, celery and carrots with ranch dip

Bridget W.Bridget Willard: The carne asada tacos are amazing! The tortillas are freshly made.

Mark K.Mark Kelley: great Carnitas here!

Hacienda Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

14. Hacienda Restaurant

7.3
1725 College Ave (17th St.), Santa Ana, CA
Breakfast Spot · 3 tips and reviews

Jansen G.Jansen Granflor: Try the Buffet Tri Tip & Salmon - #tamandjansen

Jansen G.Jansen Granflor: Try the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo ( Mexican Prawns)

Missy W.Missy Wokurka: sunday brunch is great

Darya Persian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Santa Ana.

15. Darya Persian Cuisine

7.5
3800 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA
Persian Restaurant · South Coast · 34 tips and reviews

Double D.Double Dee: The Kbab is perfectly cooked. Best Irani restaurant in the spot.

Faisal S.Faisal SD: Warmhearted place 👍

Azzam A.Azzam Alazzam: Don't miss the Chelo Kebab