“Exceptional whisky selection, best prices, friendly, too. I walked in without realizing I was entering one of the best stocked whisky shops in the USA. Anything and everything you can imagine at very competitive prices. My jaw dropped several times while browsing.
Great value: Laddie Classic for $40, JD Triple Mash for $20.
Unusual finds: Paul John Peated Cask Strength, $50, Bruichladdich Rye $50.
Allocated and rare: New Riff Sherry Malted Rye, pretty much every Springbank and Pappy imaginable (for a price).
Oddities: Extensive selections of Penderyn (Welsh whisky), Glen Scotia (Campbeltown), and Suntory products (including the Roku Gin, the Haku vodka, the Chita, and even the Kakubin highball blend, which I've never seen in the USA before).
These are just a few of the items that caught my eye. Ask the staff for your favorite or a recommendation at a set price point and soon you will have liquid joy.”
“the owner was so sweet helpful and was trying to give me the best deals possible will definitely come back for the reasonable prices shout out to the owner patel”
“Terrific destination for all your homebrew needs. They also sell kegs and have an interesting selection of beers available as well. We've been visiting off and on for several years now and the place is always buzzing with energy and customers. Very happy to have such a niche place so close and easily available.”
“Stopped here with the guys on a long bicycle ride to get something to eat and resupply water. This stop worked out great, they had ready to eat food ,bathrooms and a place to eat outside. Much easier to please 5 cyclists with different ideas for lunch. The cashier was very friendly also”
“Always an interesting experience shopping here, so many unique items and an incredible variety of foods, decor, clothing, kitchenware, and more from all over the world. Prices are ok, but something in each dept. is always on sale. I shop for one-of-a-kind and hard to find stuff here for gifts and myself lol. Sign up for their free membership to get extra perks ;-) BTW, the associates are always nice, friendly & helpful too which is always appreciated!”
“Mtanos was very helpful to me and has such a great selection of alcohols to choose from. I couldn’t decide what I wanted at first but he was very gracious and patient. Would recommend again. Overall great experience best liquor store near Newport Beach! :)”
“THEY ARE CLOSING PERMANENTLY IN AUGUST : ( This is sad because now all the Gelsons stores are near La (and like 2 in San Diego). Anyways this Gelsons was amazing, you will be missed ?”
“I want to apologize to Julia I said she found rude
She is a top notch person I put my foot in my mouth
I did apologize to her directly I want to righty my wrong.
Again you're an amazing person. And staters is Lucky to have you.
Love ? Brenda, Catherine Ted, the entire staff is great almost like home when I visit. (Daily)
Stay blessed and humble guys.”
“Excellent selection of hard to find spirits. Pricing is very reasonable and shipping is top notch. I'll be buying again and sharing this top secret location with friends!”
“It’s one of the only businesses that I am super comfortable stopping by. This new Bayview Cir location has been such a major upgrade. My friends, family and I have been relying on this one-stop business for everything. They have so many trusted services that range from mail services to gift wrapping. One of my favorite things is that they scan and send you email alerts when you receive packages. Highly recommend!”
“Really enjoyed the food here, everything we tried was great and I’d definitely come back to try more. It’s on the ground floor of an office building, and parking was easy since they have reserved spots for restaurant guests and validate, which was nice. The staff was very friendly and checked in on us often. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating, and the space has a really nice Asian-inspired design. We asked for recommendations and I got the yaki udon beef stir fry while my colleague had the honey ginger salmon. Both were really good.”
“An absolutely wonderful liquor store with a deep/amazing selection, especially of bourbons (my fav), ryes, tequilas, etc. Alex is so knowledgeable and took lots of time sharing perspectives and responding to questions. Thanks!”
“Thank you so much for being the best store in the nation. Seriously. What a great family of people. The meat market, vegetables and choices are excellent!. The merchandising, facing and stocking gives me joy rather than fear after a pandemic of empty grocery store shelves.Try their pre cooked lobster and a ribeye daily.”
“I really love this stater Brothers because it's so close to my home been shopping there for over 10 years if I had anything negative to say it would be the constant barrage of homeless people when you're walking in or out of the store I wish management and the police would do something about it there are a lot of seniors that go in and out of there and it is very dangerous for them”
“Always a wonderful experience enjoying new sake flavors here. They regularly update their menu with new flights and always have new bottles that connect to the seasons. If you're new to sake or well seasoned with the varieties this is destination for you. Great place to take friends for a truly special experience or perfect for a unique gift.
Check their Instagram for the latest hours and events!”
“Excellent liquor store. Convenient location, great stock of premium liquors, cigars, refreshments, snacks etc. The staff are always friendly and professional. Lottery tickets here as well and an ATM. Plenty of parking as well.
Highly recommended”
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Don't want dyes, sulphates, headaches for wine? Want someone who will work happily with ANY budget? You found it.
If you like high time in newport beach / costa mesa, well, you found our version of High time for south orange county, more specifically san clemente.
As a former food and beer critique, this local haunt has been my go to for 20+ years.
Bob’s Fine Wines in San Clemente is the kind of place that makes you feel like you just stumbled into a secret wine clubhouse—but without any of the snobbery. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with smiles, great conversation, and the comforting realization that these people actually *want* to help you find something you’ll love.
hand selected and hand curated wines, vodkas, beers, tequila, and more.
The selection is incredible. Whether you’re looking for a special bottle to impress dinner guests or just something tasty for a Tuesday night on the couch, they’ve got you covered. And somehow, every recommendation feels spot-on—like they’ve secretly been tracking your taste buds.
The staff is knowledgeable, funny, and refreshingly down-to-earth. No lectures, no pressure—just good vibes and great wine. I walked in planning to grab one bottle and somehow left with three… which I’m choosing to call “excellent decision-making.”
If you’re in San Clemente and like wine even a little bit, do yourself a favor and stop by Bob’s. Your future self (and your wine rack) will thank you. ?”
“While visiting Irvine for a work function, I visited Dimension to buy two bottles of Bingham's Bourbon as Christmas gifts. (Side note, but this is not available on the East Coast and apparently not even all that available outside of Texas!). Super impressed that they had this bourbon and they also looked to have a REALLY large selection of other high-end and maybe even hard-to-get offerings. The guys there were friendly and helpful. When I'm back on the West Coast, I'll be making another stop, for sure.”
“Pacific Park Market is a true lifesaver for cigar lovers! They’ve got a countertop humidor stocked with excellent, fresh cigars at great prices. The selection is solid, the quality is always on point, and the staff is super friendly and helpful. It’s so convenient to pick up a fine cigar while shopping—definitely a go-to spot for a quick, quality smoke!”
“What's not to love about stater Brothers market they have some of the best meat you can get at a grocery store their stater Brothers brands are great I use a lot of them for a lot of my go-to items if you haven't tried stater Brothers give him a shot you will be hooked like me the butchers are very friendly and helpful if you don't see what you want ask them”
“Great selection of fresh produce and meats. They have had the opportunity for years to hire a front of house manager and it continues to be an opportunity for improvement in 2026.”
9AM - 10PM
34215 CA-1, Dana Point
Liquor Stores
“Inge was fantastic! She needs a raise, she went above and beyond in what should be a masterclass for customer service. I had a food and wine paring party. She gave me the perfect wine recommendations within my budget and even wrote down notes for each wine of what each person should expect when tasting the wines. I will definitely come back to see her again.”
“Had to get transfer of title done during this pandemic lock down. The DMV and AAA were closed. Not the friendliest of people but that may have to do with heightened awareness of the current environment. Anyhow, he was helpful and did the transfer of title. It was efficient but wasn't clear on all the fees. Anyhow can't be too picky during this time.”
“Fantastic experience. I am from Texas and was visiting Costa Mesa for business. After seeing a hard to find Tequila on their website, I stopped by the store. Not only did they have the bottle in stock, but their employee (the owner’s son) was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I ended up spending over an hour talking about Tequila with him and one of their distributors. Not the largest selection in town, but what they lack in quantity, they more than make up for in the quality of their selection. This is exactly what a neighborhood wine and liquor store should be.”
“I've been going here for years. Consistently the best selection of beer and liquor in town. For what it's worth, I love the atmosphere TW cultivates as well. It's very quiet and peaceful, and you never feel any pressure to buy, or leave, or anything in between.”
“I’m giving it 5 stars for many reasons. It has a very wide variety of selections for you to enjoy. Staff are very nice and helpful. It is a smaller wine and spirit store but you can move around the aisles pretty good. Also the prices are not that bad off. All in all a good place for your alcohol and beverage needs.”
“Eddie the owner is the best. Always welcoming and helpful every time you stop by. Awesome spot with a strong selection of everything you need. They carry local favorites like Happy Dad, plenty of craft options, and a great variety of spirits. Prices are fair and the store is always clean and organized. One of the top liquor stores in the area.”
“Best liquor store and best customer service the new owners are very friendly they have a great selection of liquor I highly recommend trying it 💯💯💯”
“The Spigot is an amazing location with a wide variety of options. The store is well organized, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the selection stands out. I was able to find my wife’s favorite, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, along with plenty of other great products. The staff is friendly and helpful, and you can tell they take pride in keeping the shelves stocked with quality choices. This is definitely one of the best liquor stores in the area.”