http://www.thisisthecrosby.com After a long battle with the city of Santa Ana to finally get the Crosby up and running, former Weekly cover boys finally managed to sort through all that red tape and got this gem to shine right in the middle of Santa Ana's Artist Village. Serving a vegan-friendly menu well into the wee hours, the Crosby attends to nightlife-lovers with a myriad of drinks and talented DJs filling the void. Live music and heady libations, sure, but the secret is the stellar kitchen: the Crosby's jerk carnitas sandwich was one of OC Weekly's Top 100 Dishes of 2010, and the cream of cilantro pesto pizza is a vegetarian's dream. The coolest detail: during the daytime, beats sometimes blast through a multitude of ghetto blasters lining the walls. More >>
125 N. Broadway Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-835-8840
http://www.gypsyden.com Hipster Orange County's favorite place to ogle progressive waitresses. The menu is still filled with an eclectic collection of healthy post-hippie sandwiches; and the decor is almost identical, from the earthy walls to the funky art. More >>
An Irish pub in the middle of Santa Ana, Malone's features a full liquor selection and two types of wine (both kids: one white, one red). They also serve 12 bottled brews and four on tap including: Bud light, Shock Top, Stella and Newcastle. There are two pool tables, a dartboard, jukebox and three arcade games tucked to one side of the room. A large stage is in the back, with plenty of tables and chairs surrounding the dance floor in front of it. A lounge with tables and couches sits atop a second-floor loft, overlooking the dance floor and stage. The outdoor patio is large and spacious, with plenty of tables and chairs. Malone's features hip-hop nights on the weekends and live bands; occasionally, the bar hosts a fetish night (bondage, suspension, Furries). More >>
http://www.originalmikes.com This spacious place has something for everyone: karaoke, two separate bars, an outdoor patio with live music, and a quieter dining room in which to enjoy classic American fare such as burgers, shakes and steaks. Don't place your drinks on the classic cars lest a burly bouncer yells at you! More >>
