Hive and Honey Rooftop Bar

Great venue with decorations and lighting that they clearly put time into. The menu is small, but everything that we ordered was tasty. The cocktails were strong. The view was amazing at sunset and we were able to move closer as well.

Feels like you’re in a NY loft bar and privileged to have the only rooftop view of south Orange County. Bartenders are top notch and make you feel welcome. Food is well planned with a cultured menu emphasizing the Asian diversity of the area. I cannot get enough of the calamari and the Spectrum Sunset cocktail. Also, a lovely hostess named Sasha greets you upon arrival which just sets the mood.

Nice views from the rooftop. Quite a few seats were blocked off, unfortunately. But they do have overhead infrared heaters. Tuna poke was very tasty and fresh. Ordered an old-fashioned with Buffalo Trace and watched bartender pour Bullet, which is basically alcohol infused dirty dish water. Oddly, they don’t accept cash. And even more oddly, if you are staying in the hotel, you have to go down to the lobby and catch a different elevator to the rooftop bar.

This rooftop is at the top of the Marriott hotel. The music, ambiance and the view are amazing. I wasn’t impressed with the appetizers, the presentation was nice but the Burrata salad was bland and the chicken and waffle appetizer was small and not as good as I expected. Overall is a nice place to get drinks and have a good time.

My wife made reservations for a Saturday night and was advised that we would have a 90 minute time limit. Once we arrived to the Marriot hotel, they only offered valet parking service. Be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes due to the influx of cars and the cost is $18.00 for 3 hours with validation. Once inside we made our way across the lobby to the elevator. The rooftop bar offers a nice view and I would recommend taking a pair of sunglasses and a jacket. The food portions are quite small, but the mixed drinks are great! Our server Antonio was on point and the entire staff is hospitable. They had a good music selection being played as we sipped on our alcoholic beverages and enjoyed the California sunset.